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Derbyshire.
in Derbyshire was morally bound to gain in influence and in prosperity . Bro . Woodiwiss , for many years , has worked unceasingly to promote the general interests of the Masouic body , but his intimate friends have not failed to perceive that for the Mark
Degree he has always exhibited a particular fondness . Having served nearly all the Offices and passed through the chair of the Derby Lodge , and obtained the honour of Provincial Senior Grand Warden , Bro . Woodiwiss ' s services received substantial recognition at headquarters , the honour of Grand Master Overseer
being conferred upon him . The Board of General Purposes next claimed his attention , and for some time past he has been an active' member of that body . He has now been chosen to bear a responsibility greater , but that his ability and tact will enable him to give a good account of himself , no one competent to judge
entertains the least doubt . It may be added that the rest of the old Province has been sub-divided , and that Lord Euston , not content with the almost continuous demands made upon his time by the duties of Pro Grand Master of England , has consented to preside over the new Provinces of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire .
Monday ' s installation ceremony was preceded by an ordinary meeting of the Derby Mark Lodge , presided over by Bro . Wm . Cooper . After it had been closed , the Earl of Euston entered , accompanied by a number of Grand Officers , and was received and saluted with the customary formalities .
Lord Euston was supported by Bros . C . Letch Mason Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire ( who acted as Deputy Grand Master in the unavoidable absence of Viscount Dungarvan ) , Colonel Cook P . G . Master of Middlesex ( Senior Grand Warden ) ,
0 . H . Driver P . G . O . ( Junior Grand Warden ) , Charles Belton P . G . O . ( Grand Inner Guard ) , J . B . Cockburn G . D . C . ( Director of Ceremonies ) , and the Bev . W . Trevor Parkin Prov . G . C . ( Chaplain ) .
After the observance of diveis formalities , including the production and examination of the patent of appointment granted by the Prince of Wales to the new Prov . Grand Master , Brother Woodiwiss was admitted into the Lodge , escorted by a group of Past Masters , two of whom carried the various emblems of his
high office . The patent was then read , and the ceremony of installation duly carried into effect by the Earl of Euston , with much impressiveness . In the course of a brief address concerning the nature of his duties and the qualifications of the office to which Bro . Woodiwiss had been appointed , the Pro Grand Master
took occasion to express the pleasure he derived from being present on that occasion . He had followed Bro . Woodiwiss ' s career with deep interest , and had formed the highest opinion of his zeal and ability . That his appointment would be amply justified by results he entertained no doubt whatever .
Bro . Woodiwiss having been formally proclaimed and saluted proceeded to appoint as his Deputy Bro . Edward C . Milligan , Buxton , to whose long and honourable Masonic career he referred in appreciative terms . After the transaction of some further formal business the
Prov . Grand Master proceeded to appoint and invest his Officers in the following order : Bros . John Howell ( Ashbourne ) - - Senior Warden W . Beadon Woodforde ( Derby ) - - Junior Warden J . B . Fielding ( Alfreton ) - - - Master Overseer
Walter Tatam ( Ilkeston ) - - - Senior Overseer A . Wither ( Ashbourne ) - - - Junior Overseer Rev . T . Orrell ( Forcmark ) - - - ) _ , , . Rev . C . W . Groves ( Ripley ) - - / Chaplains Wm . Cooper ( Derby ) - - - Treasurer
Percy Wallis ( Derby ) - - - Secretary Wm . Whittaker ( Derby ) - - - Registrar Geo . Tarver ( Burton-on-Trent ) - - Senior Deacon Diamond ( Alfreton ) - - - Junior Deacon T . Stacey ( Swadlincote ) - - - Inspector of Works
J . H . Orme ( Buxton ) - - - Director of Ceremonies W . Elphinstone ( Shipley ) - - - Assist . Director of Cers . Slack ( Buxton ) .... Sword Bearer
Beardmore ( Ashbourne ) - - - Standard Bearer W . L . Dodd ( Derby ) - - - Organist T . H . ( Harrison ( Derby ) - - - Assistant Secretary Hern Burton-on-Trent ) - - - Inner Guard .
Bro . Woodiwiss expressed his gratitude for the honour conferred upon him . It was an honour , he said , which he had neither coveted or expected , but one he was deeply sensible of . Especially complimented did he feel by reason of the willingness shown by the Pro Grand Master to instal him , and
his presence that day attended by so many eminent Grand Officers . Incidentally , Bro . Woodiwiss alluded to the labours of the late Bro . Kelly , and to the esteem entertained for him . Turning to the future , he invited the co-operation of all Mark Masons in the Province . If they weie to succeed , it must be by
united effort . He had , he believed , secured the support of an able Deputy in the person of Bro . Milligan , but he looked to every Officer and every member of the lank and file to assist him . He paid high tribute to the zeal aud capacity of Bro . Percy Wallis , to whom they ought all to feel inuebted for accepting the arduous position of Provincial Secretary . In
Derbyshire.
conclusion , he said they had done a great deal of work in the past , bnt there was a great deal to be done in the future . He saw no reason why they should not look for the establishment of a Mark Lodge in every centre of population in the county .
Various business comimtees were appointed , and a hearty vote of thanks having been passed to the Earl of Euston and the Officers of fche Grand Lodge for their services , and suitably acknowledged by his lordship , the Lodge was closed .
It ought to be added that the whole of the arrangements passed off admirably , thanks in no small degree to fche skill and assiduity displayed by Bro . Percy Wallis , who , as acting P . G . Secretary , had been actively employed for several weeks past in preparing for the occasion .
Later in the evening the Brethren , to the number of about 120 , dined together in the Athenaeum Eoom , under the presidency of the Provincial Grand Master . An elegant banquet was capitally served by Miss Baker , the manageress of the Royal Hotel , and elicted the warmest expressions of approval . The toast list was a brief one .
In the course of the evening the Prov . Grand Master refer' -cd to the nomination of Bro . Percy Wallis for the office of Grand Treasurer , and having dwelt upon the many claims of that
Brother upon their gratitude aud esteem , urged upon all qualified to vote in Grand Lodge to attend on the day of election , and see that the interests of their friend were not neglected . — " Derby Daily Telegraph . "
" Ye Okie Friends " third annual Smoking Concert ( organised by the Managers of Messrs . Spiers and Pond ) with take place at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street , W . C , on Thursday ,
ith prox ., commencing at 8 p . m . Mr . James Bailey will take the chair , and will receive the support of an influential Committee , including several names well known to the frequenters of this popular firm ' s establishments .
A suggestion has been made that a suitable Memorial should be erected over the remains of the lace lamented Brother Alfred Welch , of Colchester , the cost to be met by voluntary subscriptions . Bro . Welch being so widely known and respected
by Members of the Craft the Committee working in the matter are anxious that all who knew him should have an opportunity to contribute . Wifch this view , the subscription has been
limited to 5 / -, and this amount may be sent to Brother . T . J Balling P . A . G . D . C . Prov . G . Sec . Essex , or either of the following Claude E . Egerton-Green W . M . 51 , Geo . N . Watson W . M . 607
E . Haward Ives M . E . Z . 51 , and John J . C . Turner W . M . 145 Mark .
"A Sprig Of Acacia."
" A SPRIG OF ACACIA . "
THE death of George Pole Britten on Tuesday last , says the " Westminster Gazette , " revives the recollection of a man who had somewhat peculiar notions with regard to the dispensing of charity . The " Times" says he had for some years carried on business in Manchester goods in Friday Street , but ultimately ,
to use Lord Beaconsfield expression , was a man , not who retired from business , but a man from whom business had retired . As a Freemason and member of the old Lodge of Unity , No . 183 , when he became qualified to sit on the Board which gives relief out of the Freemasons Fund of Benevolence , he originated a
system of proposing very large grants , his foundation principle being that , however well off a petitioner had been prior to his misfortunes , the Board should grant him such a sum as would completely reinstate him in his former position . Of course the principle was absurd , but by his proposals month after month ,
and year after year , the grants were larger than they had ever been before , a majority of members frequently adopting Mr . Britten ' s view . The fund , which had for many years been steadily added to annually , had a capital of about £ 52 , 000 , the income being sufficient for the expenditure ; but Mr . Britten ' s
propositions ran away with all the income , and the capital had to be encroached upon . At last , however , he was himself a petitioner , and he received a grant of £ 200 , since which time he never appeared at the Board , and the grants subsequently have
not come up to his standard . Mr . Britten , after his failure in business , was elected to the £ 40 annuity of the Boyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , but was obliged to relinquish it shortly on obtaining admission to the munificent charity of Morden College , Blackheath , where he expired at the age of sixty-eight .
CHEAT respect was shown the memory of Bro . Joseph Johnson , late of Brixham , who died at Exeter on 29 th ult ., in his 79 th year . He was one of the oldest Past Masters of True Love and Unity Lodge , and was borne to the grave by eight of the Past Masters of thafc Lodge .
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Derbyshire.
in Derbyshire was morally bound to gain in influence and in prosperity . Bro . Woodiwiss , for many years , has worked unceasingly to promote the general interests of the Masouic body , but his intimate friends have not failed to perceive that for the Mark
Degree he has always exhibited a particular fondness . Having served nearly all the Offices and passed through the chair of the Derby Lodge , and obtained the honour of Provincial Senior Grand Warden , Bro . Woodiwiss ' s services received substantial recognition at headquarters , the honour of Grand Master Overseer
being conferred upon him . The Board of General Purposes next claimed his attention , and for some time past he has been an active' member of that body . He has now been chosen to bear a responsibility greater , but that his ability and tact will enable him to give a good account of himself , no one competent to judge
entertains the least doubt . It may be added that the rest of the old Province has been sub-divided , and that Lord Euston , not content with the almost continuous demands made upon his time by the duties of Pro Grand Master of England , has consented to preside over the new Provinces of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire .
Monday ' s installation ceremony was preceded by an ordinary meeting of the Derby Mark Lodge , presided over by Bro . Wm . Cooper . After it had been closed , the Earl of Euston entered , accompanied by a number of Grand Officers , and was received and saluted with the customary formalities .
Lord Euston was supported by Bros . C . Letch Mason Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire ( who acted as Deputy Grand Master in the unavoidable absence of Viscount Dungarvan ) , Colonel Cook P . G . Master of Middlesex ( Senior Grand Warden ) ,
0 . H . Driver P . G . O . ( Junior Grand Warden ) , Charles Belton P . G . O . ( Grand Inner Guard ) , J . B . Cockburn G . D . C . ( Director of Ceremonies ) , and the Bev . W . Trevor Parkin Prov . G . C . ( Chaplain ) .
After the observance of diveis formalities , including the production and examination of the patent of appointment granted by the Prince of Wales to the new Prov . Grand Master , Brother Woodiwiss was admitted into the Lodge , escorted by a group of Past Masters , two of whom carried the various emblems of his
high office . The patent was then read , and the ceremony of installation duly carried into effect by the Earl of Euston , with much impressiveness . In the course of a brief address concerning the nature of his duties and the qualifications of the office to which Bro . Woodiwiss had been appointed , the Pro Grand Master
took occasion to express the pleasure he derived from being present on that occasion . He had followed Bro . Woodiwiss ' s career with deep interest , and had formed the highest opinion of his zeal and ability . That his appointment would be amply justified by results he entertained no doubt whatever .
Bro . Woodiwiss having been formally proclaimed and saluted proceeded to appoint as his Deputy Bro . Edward C . Milligan , Buxton , to whose long and honourable Masonic career he referred in appreciative terms . After the transaction of some further formal business the
Prov . Grand Master proceeded to appoint and invest his Officers in the following order : Bros . John Howell ( Ashbourne ) - - Senior Warden W . Beadon Woodforde ( Derby ) - - Junior Warden J . B . Fielding ( Alfreton ) - - - Master Overseer
Walter Tatam ( Ilkeston ) - - - Senior Overseer A . Wither ( Ashbourne ) - - - Junior Overseer Rev . T . Orrell ( Forcmark ) - - - ) _ , , . Rev . C . W . Groves ( Ripley ) - - / Chaplains Wm . Cooper ( Derby ) - - - Treasurer
Percy Wallis ( Derby ) - - - Secretary Wm . Whittaker ( Derby ) - - - Registrar Geo . Tarver ( Burton-on-Trent ) - - Senior Deacon Diamond ( Alfreton ) - - - Junior Deacon T . Stacey ( Swadlincote ) - - - Inspector of Works
J . H . Orme ( Buxton ) - - - Director of Ceremonies W . Elphinstone ( Shipley ) - - - Assist . Director of Cers . Slack ( Buxton ) .... Sword Bearer
Beardmore ( Ashbourne ) - - - Standard Bearer W . L . Dodd ( Derby ) - - - Organist T . H . ( Harrison ( Derby ) - - - Assistant Secretary Hern Burton-on-Trent ) - - - Inner Guard .
Bro . Woodiwiss expressed his gratitude for the honour conferred upon him . It was an honour , he said , which he had neither coveted or expected , but one he was deeply sensible of . Especially complimented did he feel by reason of the willingness shown by the Pro Grand Master to instal him , and
his presence that day attended by so many eminent Grand Officers . Incidentally , Bro . Woodiwiss alluded to the labours of the late Bro . Kelly , and to the esteem entertained for him . Turning to the future , he invited the co-operation of all Mark Masons in the Province . If they weie to succeed , it must be by
united effort . He had , he believed , secured the support of an able Deputy in the person of Bro . Milligan , but he looked to every Officer and every member of the lank and file to assist him . He paid high tribute to the zeal aud capacity of Bro . Percy Wallis , to whom they ought all to feel inuebted for accepting the arduous position of Provincial Secretary . In
Derbyshire.
conclusion , he said they had done a great deal of work in the past , bnt there was a great deal to be done in the future . He saw no reason why they should not look for the establishment of a Mark Lodge in every centre of population in the county .
Various business comimtees were appointed , and a hearty vote of thanks having been passed to the Earl of Euston and the Officers of fche Grand Lodge for their services , and suitably acknowledged by his lordship , the Lodge was closed .
It ought to be added that the whole of the arrangements passed off admirably , thanks in no small degree to fche skill and assiduity displayed by Bro . Percy Wallis , who , as acting P . G . Secretary , had been actively employed for several weeks past in preparing for the occasion .
Later in the evening the Brethren , to the number of about 120 , dined together in the Athenaeum Eoom , under the presidency of the Provincial Grand Master . An elegant banquet was capitally served by Miss Baker , the manageress of the Royal Hotel , and elicted the warmest expressions of approval . The toast list was a brief one .
In the course of the evening the Prov . Grand Master refer' -cd to the nomination of Bro . Percy Wallis for the office of Grand Treasurer , and having dwelt upon the many claims of that
Brother upon their gratitude aud esteem , urged upon all qualified to vote in Grand Lodge to attend on the day of election , and see that the interests of their friend were not neglected . — " Derby Daily Telegraph . "
" Ye Okie Friends " third annual Smoking Concert ( organised by the Managers of Messrs . Spiers and Pond ) with take place at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street , W . C , on Thursday ,
ith prox ., commencing at 8 p . m . Mr . James Bailey will take the chair , and will receive the support of an influential Committee , including several names well known to the frequenters of this popular firm ' s establishments .
A suggestion has been made that a suitable Memorial should be erected over the remains of the lace lamented Brother Alfred Welch , of Colchester , the cost to be met by voluntary subscriptions . Bro . Welch being so widely known and respected
by Members of the Craft the Committee working in the matter are anxious that all who knew him should have an opportunity to contribute . Wifch this view , the subscription has been
limited to 5 / -, and this amount may be sent to Brother . T . J Balling P . A . G . D . C . Prov . G . Sec . Essex , or either of the following Claude E . Egerton-Green W . M . 51 , Geo . N . Watson W . M . 607
E . Haward Ives M . E . Z . 51 , and John J . C . Turner W . M . 145 Mark .
"A Sprig Of Acacia."
" A SPRIG OF ACACIA . "
THE death of George Pole Britten on Tuesday last , says the " Westminster Gazette , " revives the recollection of a man who had somewhat peculiar notions with regard to the dispensing of charity . The " Times" says he had for some years carried on business in Manchester goods in Friday Street , but ultimately ,
to use Lord Beaconsfield expression , was a man , not who retired from business , but a man from whom business had retired . As a Freemason and member of the old Lodge of Unity , No . 183 , when he became qualified to sit on the Board which gives relief out of the Freemasons Fund of Benevolence , he originated a
system of proposing very large grants , his foundation principle being that , however well off a petitioner had been prior to his misfortunes , the Board should grant him such a sum as would completely reinstate him in his former position . Of course the principle was absurd , but by his proposals month after month ,
and year after year , the grants were larger than they had ever been before , a majority of members frequently adopting Mr . Britten ' s view . The fund , which had for many years been steadily added to annually , had a capital of about £ 52 , 000 , the income being sufficient for the expenditure ; but Mr . Britten ' s
propositions ran away with all the income , and the capital had to be encroached upon . At last , however , he was himself a petitioner , and he received a grant of £ 200 , since which time he never appeared at the Board , and the grants subsequently have
not come up to his standard . Mr . Britten , after his failure in business , was elected to the £ 40 annuity of the Boyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , but was obliged to relinquish it shortly on obtaining admission to the munificent charity of Morden College , Blackheath , where he expired at the age of sixty-eight .
CHEAT respect was shown the memory of Bro . Joseph Johnson , late of Brixham , who died at Exeter on 29 th ult ., in his 79 th year . He was one of the oldest Past Masters of True Love and Unity Lodge , and was borne to the grave by eight of the Past Masters of thafc Lodge .