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Article PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR AND MARK MASONRY. Page 1 of 1 Article OPENING OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT NORTHGATE, ELLAND. Page 1 of 1 Article OPENING OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT NORTHGATE, ELLAND. Page 1 of 1 Article BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE. Page 1 of 1 Article MASONIC CHARITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE. Page 1 of 1 Article THE MASONIC FEMALE ORPHAN SCHOOLS, DUBLIN. Page 1 of 1 Article TRANS-ATLANTIC MASONIC CONGRATULATIONS. Page 1 of 1
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Prince Albert Victor And Mark Masonry.
PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR AND MARK MASONRY .
[ BY SPECIAL TELEGRAM . ] CAMBRIDGE , June iSth . His Royal Highness Prince Albert Victor was advanced to the Mark Degree in the Isaac Newton University Mark Lodge , No . us , at Cambridge , this day . The Grand Master , the Earl of Kintore , was present , accompanied by the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Egerton of Tatton , the
Grand Officer of the year , and many other distinguished members of the Degree . The ceremony was most admirably performed by the Worshipful Master , Bro . H . T . Trevor Jones , and the officers of the lodge . The Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master were elected honorary members of the lodge , and gracefully returned thanks for the honour .
Opening Of A New Masonic Hall At Northgate, Elland.
OPENING OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT NORTHGATE , ELLAND .
On Thursday , the 7 th ult ., a large and influential gathering of brethren assembled in Elland to welcome the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., P . G . D . Eng ., it being the first official duty he had performed since his grand installation at Leeds . The hall in question , which is consists
connected with the Savile Lodge , No . 1231 , of a magnificent lodge room , upwards of 15 yards by 13 , well-lighted , and furnished in the most elaborate style , carpeted throughout in the mosaic style , with a beautiful border of crimson . The East end is raised , and arranged for the W . M ., with seats on each side for the Past Masters and distinguished visitors . It is lighted by a
magnificent gaselier , in the form of a grand blazing star , in brass , with the letter G , in scarlet on a white ground , in the centre , also brackets round the room , with shades of glass beautifully cut with Masonic emblems . When the walls are perfectly dry and properly painted , we have no hesitation in saying it will be one of the most beautiful lodge rooms in the province . There are two ante-rooms of large size
which can be thrown into one large banquet room by the aid of revolving shutters , along with a lavatory , very handsomely fitted up . The furniture and all other arrangements reflect very great credit upon those brethren who have had the management of this important department of the work . Savile Lodge possesses very fine musical and elocutionary talent , ana this , combined with the beautiful rooms , will
render a visit very pleasing , for the open-hearted , generous welcome given to all visiting brethren is quite proverbial in the province . After the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in due form by Bros . Tew , R . W . P . G . M ., as W . M . ; G . Normington , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M . 1302 , as S . W . ; J . Seed , P . P . G . P ., 1 3 02 , as J . W . ; G . Hoyle , as S . D . ; T .
Sutcliffe , as J . D . ; T . Whalley , M . D ., as D . C ; J . L . Garsed , as Treas . ; S . Dyson , as Sec . ; S . W . North , as I . G . j J . Watson , P . M . 61 , as Tyler ; T . Feather , as S . Stwd . ; J . Rhodes , as J . Stwd . ; A . Mills ; G . Hallas ; T . Buckland ; J . Mortimer ; H . Taylor ; A . Maude ; H . G . Pike ; S . A . Radcliffe ; J . T . Milner ; F . Battye ; L . Savile , I . P . M . ; T . T . Walker , P . M . ; J . Dodgson ,
P . M . ; E . Farnell , W . M . ; J . Emsley , S . W . ; W . E . Smithies , J . W . ; along with the following visitors : Bros . H . G . E . Green , P . G . Sec . ; T . Pickles , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . 258 ; G . Dyson , 1301 ; J . Haigh , W . M . 1736 ; W . H . O . Horsfall , 1302 ; H . S . Holdsworth , P . P . G . D . C , 40 S ; W . H . Wainhouse , W . M . 1302 ; J . H . Bolton , 173 6 ; J . W . Balme , 61 ; J . G . Robinson , 1514 ; S . Midgley , 307 ;
H . Rickard , 61 ; J . Drake , 44 S ; and others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree by the R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . Tew , who occupied the chair during the whole of the lodge meeting . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The patent of the appointment of Bro . Henry Smith , as Deputy Prov . Grand Master for West Yorkshire , was read , as well as a list of the Provincial Grand Officers for the
ensuing year . The ballot was taken ; fqr Mr . H . L . Wilson and Mr . J . Haigh , which proved unanimous . Bro . T . S . WALKER gave notice of certain alterations in the new bye-laws . Bro . Dr . WHALLEY , D . C , then called upon the brethren to salute the R . W . P . G . M ., which was done in grand style . Bro . TEW then rose and said , Brethren : I thank youfor your invitation this afternoon . It has enabled me to visit a
lodge I have never entered before . I appreciate this opportunity of making your Masonic acquaintance and of offering my respects to your W . M . I am obliged for the freeling so kindly accorded to your new Prov . Grand faster . It is a matter of satisfaction to myself that my first visit , after my installation , should be to inaugurate new Masonic quarters for this Iodee . and that the efforts of mv
predecessors in this office are about to be continued , that every lodge should have its own proper , separate , and conveniently appointed rooms in some suitable building , solely set apart for the purposes of Freemasonry . I congratulate you on this movement and on the transfer of your warrant to these Masonic rooms , I cannot doubt that the setting apart of these rooms must conduce in the future to
the stability and respectability of the Savile Lodge and the greater comfort of its members . The date of your warrant is August 29 th , 1868 , signed by Lord Zetland , Grand Master of England . You were the 50 th lodge on the roll of this province . In 1884 you initiated nine new members , ten were in arrears . You have 12 Past Masters and Worshipful Masters , and a roll call of 38 active members . I
?¦ " glad to see your name on the list of contributing lodges 'n the total amount of £ 1242 of the Sir Hy . Edwards Presentation Fund . I thank all the West Yorkshire Lodges jor the spirited manner in which that fund was taken up by the 68 lodges under our gallant late Commander-in-Chief's jurisdiction . I take this occasion of expressing my a cknowledgments to the representatives of lodges around
JJe for the splendid support accorded to Grand Lodge in j fte election of a Grand Treasurer on the 4 th of March , 'am very grateful to the 150 West Yorkshire brethren jroo went up to London to vote for the principle involved ! P 'hat election , by which a northern brother secured 'hat collar , bv 7 J < votes arrainst & 2 A .. I must also exnress
Jhy admiration of the noble and generous manner in which jnis lodge , and all other lodges , supported Lord Lathom at J- eeds on the 24 th of April ; nothing like that demonstration ?* s been seen before in a provincial town , and the Grand im ¦ 0 ^ cers 'hen present were much impressed by that " ¦ posing spectacle . The order and regularity observed » as a marvel of voluntary Masonic discipline , and I hope
Opening Of A New Masonic Hall At Northgate, Elland.
no brother will ever regret the events of that auspicious occasion . The obligations of our Charity Committee are due to Bro . Thompson Whalley , M . D ., Director of Ceremonies of the Savile Lodge , 1231 , for £ 5 5 s . to the 97 th Festival of the Girls' Institution , May 13 th , iS 85 , and also the endowment of the W . M . ' s chair of the Savile Lodge , 12 3 1 , of £ " 21 , to the Aged Freemasons' Fund , when Sir M . H . Beach was in the chair , and when , £ 17 , 770 was
announced as the grand contribution of 2091 lodges on the roll call of the Grand Lodge of England . It is well to remember that West Yorkshire has 13 male annuitants , 15 widows , 17 girls , and 14 boys , all recipients of our benefactions . We are to them their guardians , and responsible for their welfare and education ; without these Institutions our Charity would be sounding brass or tinkling cymbal . He then spoke of the new bye-laws and Book of
Constitutions , and the initiation of new members ; and continuing , said he must continue to exemplify kindness , courtesy , and brotherly love towards all our brethren , genuine Charity for the faults and failings of our fellows , and for the material relief of the distressed , and we must pursue and persevere in an ardent advocacy of confidence and trustworthiness in our lodges . Let us hope that as this lodge has removed tosuch new splendid and commodious
quarters , it will add strength to the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire , uphold respect for truth , and exemplify the principles of the Craft , then the prosperity of Freemasonry may be assured within this temple , and so continued through all the years of coming time . Bro . Tew resumed his seat amid loud and continued cheers . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 5 . 50 , when the brethren sat down to afsumptuous banquet .
Bro . TEW gave " The Queen , " and Bro . Dr . WHALLEY , D . C , " The Prince and Princess of Wales . " The other toasts were given in due course , and a very enjoyable evening was spent , Bros . Buckland , Rickard , Pickles , and others rendering some first-class songs , and Bro . Dr . Whalley contributed some of his well-known recitals . On Thursday , the 4 th inst ., the regular meeting was held under the following officers : Bros . E . Farnell . W . M . ; I .
Emsley , S . W . ; J . L . Garsed , J . W . ; S . Dyson , Sec . ; G . Hoyle , S . D . ; T . Sutcliffe , J . D . ; Dr . Whalley , D . C ; S . W . North , I . G . ; J . Rhodes and T . Feather , Stwds . ; Buckland , Taylor , Hallas , L . North , Maude , Pickles , Savile , Dewhurst , Walker , Crossley , and Dodgson . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read read and confirmed , when Mr . W . H . L . Wilson and Mr . J . Haigh were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by the W . M . The N . E . corner was
given by Bro . Walker , working tools by Bro . Dyson , the charge by Bro . Hallas , and the tracing board and historical part of the First Degree by Bro . Dr . Whalley , D . C The lodge was then closed . The prosperity of this lodge is due to a large influx of new members since 1883 , who not only possess the talent , but also the desire , to render the various ceremonies in a most impressive style , thus rendering a visit to this most hospitable lodge a treat not easily forgotten .
Board Of Benevolence.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President , occupied the President ' s chair ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Junior Vice-President , took the chair of Senior Vice-President ; and Bro . Driver , of the Lodge of Union and Generosity , Grand
Junior Deacon of Grand Lodge , took the chair of Junior Vice-President . The other brethren present were Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; A . A . Pendlebury , W . Dodd , W . H . Lee , S . Rawson , P . Dist . G . M . of China ; A . Lucking , A . G . P . ; Henry Garrod , G . P . ; Edw . F . Storr , P . M ., Treas . 22 ; Thos . Cull , P . M . 1446 ; Charles Dairy , P . M . 141 ; T . B . Darrell , P . M . 7 S 1 ; G . P . Britten ,
P . M . ; W . H . Perryman , P . M . ; George P . Gillard , P . M . 657 ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 ; Jubal Webb , W . M . 55 ; Robt . W . Sutton , W . M . 144 C ; F . Knipler , W . M . 1044 ; G . H . Masters , W . M . j H . McPherson , P . M . S 90 ; Frederick J . Wray , I . P . M . 1257 ; A . C . Halestrap , W . M . 1471 ; Stephen Richardson , W . M . 183 ; John Brock , I . P . M . 200 ; Georee Edwards .
W . M . 1507 ; Walter Mostin , W . M . 157 ; Thomas Loring , W . M . 171 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 192 SJ William Wallace Copland , W . M . 1 S 34 ; Clement Godson , W . M . 1591 ; W . D . Becket , W . M . 7 S 0 ; H . S . Hunter , W . M . 1321 j G . Stacey , P . M . 209 ; J . R . Stacey , P . M . 1541 ; Alfred L . Annett , P . M . 1 S 0 ; Edward Davies , P . M . 22 S ; George A . Cundy , P . M . goi ; W . Nevins , W . M . 1076 ; Alex
. Longton , W . M . 140 ; Joseph I . Marsh , W . M . 1326 ; John L . Anderson , W . M . 206 ; A . Freemund , W . M . 1950 ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . 1732 ; C Woolner Williams , P . M . 1275 ; Albert Escott , P . M . 1593 ; Thos . Weeks , W . M . 1641 ; Arthur E . Gladwell , P . M . 172 ; and Henry Sad ' er , G . Tyler . The Board first confirmed recommendations made at the May meeting , to the extent of £ 260 . The new list contained 20 names . The oetitinners '
lodges were at Kingston , Jamaica , East Stonehouse , Hereford , Liverpool , Kew Bridge , Welchpool , Huddersfield , Sherborne , Driffield , Malta , Widnes , Ireland , New York , Dartford , Dulwich , Wandsworth , Birmingham , Demerara , Dudley , Woolwich , Totnes , Greenwich , and London . Two of the cases were deferred , being incomplete . The remainder were relieved with a total sum of £ 703 . One grant was for £ 75 , one for £ 40 , one for £ 5 , and one for £ 3 , Three grants were for £ 30 each , five for £ 50 each , six for £ 10 each , and nine for £ 20 each .
Masonic Charity In West Lancashire.
MASONIC CHARITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE .
A meeting of the General Committee of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Friday evening , the 12 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Ralph Robinson , P . P . G . Reg . Applications with respect to eight children of deceased
Freemasons to be placed on the list of candidates for election on the foundation of the Institution at the July Court of Governors were unanimously granted , these cases involving an increased annual expenditure of £ 77 . A grant for the advancement in life of one boy who had been educated through the instrumentality of the Institution was also agreed to , arid the meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding .
The Masonic Female Orphan Schools, Dublin.
THE MASONIC FEMALE ORPHAN SCHOOLS , DUBLIN .
The annual fete and distribution of prizes of this admirable Institution took place in the grounds at Ball ' s Bridge , Dublin , on Saturday , the 6 th inst . Bro . the Duke of Abercorn , M . W . G . M . of Ireland , was unable to be present , as in former years ; but his place was taken by Bro . R . W . Sheltleton , O . C ., Dep . Grand Master , and Lady Guinness
very kindly distributed the prizes to the successful pupils . Two spacious pavilions had been erected for the accommodation of the visitors , and the preliminary part of the proceedings was of a highly interesting character , and , as at our Girls' School Fete , the calisthenic display proved the chief attraction of the day . The musical portion of the programme , both that contributed by the pupils , the concert , and the performances of the band of the iSth Hussars ,
gave every satisfaction . A vote of thanks to Lady Guinness for her kindness in assisting at the fete was carried by acclamation , and the National Anthem having been sung , the calisthenic display was repeated , and then an hours promenade in the grounds and dancing in one of the pavilions brought a most successful and enjoyable meeting to its close . Among those present were the Committee—Bros . Robert
W . Shekleton , Q . C ., D . G . M . ; C . Capet Macnamara , LL . D ., Hon . Secretary ; J . T . Banks , M . D ., G . Dir . of Cers . ; Francis L . Beatty ; William L . Beatty , G . O . ; Samuel H . Bolton ; Anderson Cooper ; VV . C . Crawley , LL . D ., G . Swd . Br . ; George Crowe , George Drury , Graves S . Eves , Thomas Fitzgerald , Rt . Hon . Gerald FitzGibbon , Rev . A . S . Fuller , D . D . ; Rev . J . A . Galbraith , G . C . ; John G . Gibbon , LL . D . ; Harry Hodges ,
J . G . D . ; John A . Hogan , Alexander D . Kennedy , George H . Kidd , M . D . ; Edward H . Kinahan , Thomas VV . Kinahan , John M'Curdy , J . Creed Meredith , LL . D ., G . Stwd . ; H . Minchin , M . B . ; George Moyers , LL . D ., S . G . D . ; S . B . Oldham , Dep . G . Sec . ; John Rigby , Thomas S . Sibthorpe , G . I . G . ; G . A . Stephens , G . S . of W . ; Thos . Valentine , Robert Warren , G . Treas . ; Geo , T . Whitestone , and Joseph H . Woodworth .
Stewards—Bros . Wm . M . Battersby , J . H . Bolster , Thos . C Brennan , Henry S . Butler , George Carson , Robert K . Clay , Wm . Comyns , Frank Day-Lewis , Marinus DeGroot , Charles J . DuBedat , J . Samuel Edge , William E . Ellis , LL . B . ; Rev , W . J . Ewing , LL . D . ; James VV . Fair , T . Wilson Fair , Thomas Falls , Henry E . Flavelle , Oliver Fry , J . Fox-Goodman , Henry Hunt , Sir Robt . Jackson , C . B . ; Robert S . Jacob , Walter Kirke , F . Kirkpatrick , Wm . H . B . Kyle , Hugh Leonard , F . Lochrane , R .
Macalister , LL . B . ; A . J . M'Cormick , Henry M'Cormick , Alfred M'Dermott , Bruere V . Mackey , Hastings F . Molloy , R . Montgomery , M . D . ; Hugh S . Moore , James Morris , Albert E . Murray , Geo . Newcomen , Andrew W . Newton , James H . North , T . G . Phillips , John J . L . Robinson , S . G . Robinson , Wm . Shannon , Charles J . Smyth , Charles S . Stanford , Herbert Stanley , Andrew Thompson , Wm . F . Wells , Wm . Grove White , James Creed Meredith , Grand Steward , and a numerous gathering of visitors .
Trans-Atlantic Masonic Congratulations.
TRANS-ATLANTIC MASONIC CONGRATULATIONS .
The following communications from the two Masonic lodges at Newbury Port , Mass ., U . S . A ., have this week reached the Secretary of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , Bro . Stephen Knight , P . M ., in response to addresses adopted by the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope in February last , congratulating their Masonic brethren at Newbury Port
on the approaching celebration of the 250 th anniversary o £ the settlement of that town : — " St . Mark ' s Lodge , F . and A . M ., " Newbury Port , Mass ., U . S . A ., "April 27 th , 1885 . " To the Worshipful Master , Officers , and Brethren of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . 574 , Newbury , Berks , Eugland . "
Greeting" Your kind communication of February 25 th , 1 SS 5 , addressed to St . Mark ' s Lodge , F . and A . M ., congratulating the lodge upon the 250 th anniversary of the settlement of our town , and also upon the prosperity of Masonry in our community , was duly received and read in open lodge , and , by unanimous vote , it was ordered to be spread upon the records , and the Secretary was directed to
draft a reply . "In compliance with those instructions , I am very happy to report that the brethren of St . Mark's Lodge fully appreciate the fraternal congratulations of our sister lodge in old Newbury . We sincerely thank you for your good wisher , and should any of your members visit these shores , we hope to meet with them , and to have the pleasure of extending a Masonic welcome .
"We wish you all prosperity and every blessing , and assure you that of all the memories of this anniversary , none will be more warmly cherished by us who are Masons than that of the kindly words we have received from the Loyal Lodge of Hope . " Yours fraternally and truly , * ' MOSES BROWN , W . M . " GEO . H . CRAIG , S . W .
" RICHARD S . DODGE , J . W . " Jos . L . J OHNSON , Secretary . " " Newbury Port , Mass ., U . S . A ., " 13 th May , 1 SS 5 . "Worshipful Sir and Brother , — " At a meeting of St . John ' s Lodge , in open lodge assembled , the kind and fraternal congratulations of Loyal
Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . 574 , were read , and the undersigned were appointed a Committee to reply to the same . Craft Masonry is substantially the same the world around ; its signs and symbols may everywhere be recognised ; its bond of sympathy and fraternaf regard is ever a joy and comfort . The W . M ., officers , and brethren of St . John ' s Lodge were highly pleased at this recognition , and
heartily reciprocate your good wishes . May every success attend your lodge , and may it ever be a beacon light , shining more and more brightly till faith shall be lost in sight and hope in complete fruition . " We are , dear Sir and Brother , truly and fraternally yours , "J PIKE , " ) " G REEN DAVIS , ^ Committee . "S AMUEL B ROOKINGS , J . ) " To Stephen Knight , Secretary Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope > Newbury , Berks , England , "
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Prince Albert Victor And Mark Masonry.
PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR AND MARK MASONRY .
[ BY SPECIAL TELEGRAM . ] CAMBRIDGE , June iSth . His Royal Highness Prince Albert Victor was advanced to the Mark Degree in the Isaac Newton University Mark Lodge , No . us , at Cambridge , this day . The Grand Master , the Earl of Kintore , was present , accompanied by the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Egerton of Tatton , the
Grand Officer of the year , and many other distinguished members of the Degree . The ceremony was most admirably performed by the Worshipful Master , Bro . H . T . Trevor Jones , and the officers of the lodge . The Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master were elected honorary members of the lodge , and gracefully returned thanks for the honour .
Opening Of A New Masonic Hall At Northgate, Elland.
OPENING OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT NORTHGATE , ELLAND .
On Thursday , the 7 th ult ., a large and influential gathering of brethren assembled in Elland to welcome the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., P . G . D . Eng ., it being the first official duty he had performed since his grand installation at Leeds . The hall in question , which is consists
connected with the Savile Lodge , No . 1231 , of a magnificent lodge room , upwards of 15 yards by 13 , well-lighted , and furnished in the most elaborate style , carpeted throughout in the mosaic style , with a beautiful border of crimson . The East end is raised , and arranged for the W . M ., with seats on each side for the Past Masters and distinguished visitors . It is lighted by a
magnificent gaselier , in the form of a grand blazing star , in brass , with the letter G , in scarlet on a white ground , in the centre , also brackets round the room , with shades of glass beautifully cut with Masonic emblems . When the walls are perfectly dry and properly painted , we have no hesitation in saying it will be one of the most beautiful lodge rooms in the province . There are two ante-rooms of large size
which can be thrown into one large banquet room by the aid of revolving shutters , along with a lavatory , very handsomely fitted up . The furniture and all other arrangements reflect very great credit upon those brethren who have had the management of this important department of the work . Savile Lodge possesses very fine musical and elocutionary talent , ana this , combined with the beautiful rooms , will
render a visit very pleasing , for the open-hearted , generous welcome given to all visiting brethren is quite proverbial in the province . After the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in due form by Bros . Tew , R . W . P . G . M ., as W . M . ; G . Normington , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M . 1302 , as S . W . ; J . Seed , P . P . G . P ., 1 3 02 , as J . W . ; G . Hoyle , as S . D . ; T .
Sutcliffe , as J . D . ; T . Whalley , M . D ., as D . C ; J . L . Garsed , as Treas . ; S . Dyson , as Sec . ; S . W . North , as I . G . j J . Watson , P . M . 61 , as Tyler ; T . Feather , as S . Stwd . ; J . Rhodes , as J . Stwd . ; A . Mills ; G . Hallas ; T . Buckland ; J . Mortimer ; H . Taylor ; A . Maude ; H . G . Pike ; S . A . Radcliffe ; J . T . Milner ; F . Battye ; L . Savile , I . P . M . ; T . T . Walker , P . M . ; J . Dodgson ,
P . M . ; E . Farnell , W . M . ; J . Emsley , S . W . ; W . E . Smithies , J . W . ; along with the following visitors : Bros . H . G . E . Green , P . G . Sec . ; T . Pickles , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . 258 ; G . Dyson , 1301 ; J . Haigh , W . M . 1736 ; W . H . O . Horsfall , 1302 ; H . S . Holdsworth , P . P . G . D . C , 40 S ; W . H . Wainhouse , W . M . 1302 ; J . H . Bolton , 173 6 ; J . W . Balme , 61 ; J . G . Robinson , 1514 ; S . Midgley , 307 ;
H . Rickard , 61 ; J . Drake , 44 S ; and others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree by the R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . Tew , who occupied the chair during the whole of the lodge meeting . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The patent of the appointment of Bro . Henry Smith , as Deputy Prov . Grand Master for West Yorkshire , was read , as well as a list of the Provincial Grand Officers for the
ensuing year . The ballot was taken ; fqr Mr . H . L . Wilson and Mr . J . Haigh , which proved unanimous . Bro . T . S . WALKER gave notice of certain alterations in the new bye-laws . Bro . Dr . WHALLEY , D . C , then called upon the brethren to salute the R . W . P . G . M ., which was done in grand style . Bro . TEW then rose and said , Brethren : I thank youfor your invitation this afternoon . It has enabled me to visit a
lodge I have never entered before . I appreciate this opportunity of making your Masonic acquaintance and of offering my respects to your W . M . I am obliged for the freeling so kindly accorded to your new Prov . Grand faster . It is a matter of satisfaction to myself that my first visit , after my installation , should be to inaugurate new Masonic quarters for this Iodee . and that the efforts of mv
predecessors in this office are about to be continued , that every lodge should have its own proper , separate , and conveniently appointed rooms in some suitable building , solely set apart for the purposes of Freemasonry . I congratulate you on this movement and on the transfer of your warrant to these Masonic rooms , I cannot doubt that the setting apart of these rooms must conduce in the future to
the stability and respectability of the Savile Lodge and the greater comfort of its members . The date of your warrant is August 29 th , 1868 , signed by Lord Zetland , Grand Master of England . You were the 50 th lodge on the roll of this province . In 1884 you initiated nine new members , ten were in arrears . You have 12 Past Masters and Worshipful Masters , and a roll call of 38 active members . I
?¦ " glad to see your name on the list of contributing lodges 'n the total amount of £ 1242 of the Sir Hy . Edwards Presentation Fund . I thank all the West Yorkshire Lodges jor the spirited manner in which that fund was taken up by the 68 lodges under our gallant late Commander-in-Chief's jurisdiction . I take this occasion of expressing my a cknowledgments to the representatives of lodges around
JJe for the splendid support accorded to Grand Lodge in j fte election of a Grand Treasurer on the 4 th of March , 'am very grateful to the 150 West Yorkshire brethren jroo went up to London to vote for the principle involved ! P 'hat election , by which a northern brother secured 'hat collar , bv 7 J < votes arrainst & 2 A .. I must also exnress
Jhy admiration of the noble and generous manner in which jnis lodge , and all other lodges , supported Lord Lathom at J- eeds on the 24 th of April ; nothing like that demonstration ?* s been seen before in a provincial town , and the Grand im ¦ 0 ^ cers 'hen present were much impressed by that " ¦ posing spectacle . The order and regularity observed » as a marvel of voluntary Masonic discipline , and I hope
Opening Of A New Masonic Hall At Northgate, Elland.
no brother will ever regret the events of that auspicious occasion . The obligations of our Charity Committee are due to Bro . Thompson Whalley , M . D ., Director of Ceremonies of the Savile Lodge , 1231 , for £ 5 5 s . to the 97 th Festival of the Girls' Institution , May 13 th , iS 85 , and also the endowment of the W . M . ' s chair of the Savile Lodge , 12 3 1 , of £ " 21 , to the Aged Freemasons' Fund , when Sir M . H . Beach was in the chair , and when , £ 17 , 770 was
announced as the grand contribution of 2091 lodges on the roll call of the Grand Lodge of England . It is well to remember that West Yorkshire has 13 male annuitants , 15 widows , 17 girls , and 14 boys , all recipients of our benefactions . We are to them their guardians , and responsible for their welfare and education ; without these Institutions our Charity would be sounding brass or tinkling cymbal . He then spoke of the new bye-laws and Book of
Constitutions , and the initiation of new members ; and continuing , said he must continue to exemplify kindness , courtesy , and brotherly love towards all our brethren , genuine Charity for the faults and failings of our fellows , and for the material relief of the distressed , and we must pursue and persevere in an ardent advocacy of confidence and trustworthiness in our lodges . Let us hope that as this lodge has removed tosuch new splendid and commodious
quarters , it will add strength to the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire , uphold respect for truth , and exemplify the principles of the Craft , then the prosperity of Freemasonry may be assured within this temple , and so continued through all the years of coming time . Bro . Tew resumed his seat amid loud and continued cheers . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 5 . 50 , when the brethren sat down to afsumptuous banquet .
Bro . TEW gave " The Queen , " and Bro . Dr . WHALLEY , D . C , " The Prince and Princess of Wales . " The other toasts were given in due course , and a very enjoyable evening was spent , Bros . Buckland , Rickard , Pickles , and others rendering some first-class songs , and Bro . Dr . Whalley contributed some of his well-known recitals . On Thursday , the 4 th inst ., the regular meeting was held under the following officers : Bros . E . Farnell . W . M . ; I .
Emsley , S . W . ; J . L . Garsed , J . W . ; S . Dyson , Sec . ; G . Hoyle , S . D . ; T . Sutcliffe , J . D . ; Dr . Whalley , D . C ; S . W . North , I . G . ; J . Rhodes and T . Feather , Stwds . ; Buckland , Taylor , Hallas , L . North , Maude , Pickles , Savile , Dewhurst , Walker , Crossley , and Dodgson . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read read and confirmed , when Mr . W . H . L . Wilson and Mr . J . Haigh were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by the W . M . The N . E . corner was
given by Bro . Walker , working tools by Bro . Dyson , the charge by Bro . Hallas , and the tracing board and historical part of the First Degree by Bro . Dr . Whalley , D . C The lodge was then closed . The prosperity of this lodge is due to a large influx of new members since 1883 , who not only possess the talent , but also the desire , to render the various ceremonies in a most impressive style , thus rendering a visit to this most hospitable lodge a treat not easily forgotten .
Board Of Benevolence.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President , occupied the President ' s chair ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Junior Vice-President , took the chair of Senior Vice-President ; and Bro . Driver , of the Lodge of Union and Generosity , Grand
Junior Deacon of Grand Lodge , took the chair of Junior Vice-President . The other brethren present were Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; A . A . Pendlebury , W . Dodd , W . H . Lee , S . Rawson , P . Dist . G . M . of China ; A . Lucking , A . G . P . ; Henry Garrod , G . P . ; Edw . F . Storr , P . M ., Treas . 22 ; Thos . Cull , P . M . 1446 ; Charles Dairy , P . M . 141 ; T . B . Darrell , P . M . 7 S 1 ; G . P . Britten ,
P . M . ; W . H . Perryman , P . M . ; George P . Gillard , P . M . 657 ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 ; Jubal Webb , W . M . 55 ; Robt . W . Sutton , W . M . 144 C ; F . Knipler , W . M . 1044 ; G . H . Masters , W . M . j H . McPherson , P . M . S 90 ; Frederick J . Wray , I . P . M . 1257 ; A . C . Halestrap , W . M . 1471 ; Stephen Richardson , W . M . 183 ; John Brock , I . P . M . 200 ; Georee Edwards .
W . M . 1507 ; Walter Mostin , W . M . 157 ; Thomas Loring , W . M . 171 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 192 SJ William Wallace Copland , W . M . 1 S 34 ; Clement Godson , W . M . 1591 ; W . D . Becket , W . M . 7 S 0 ; H . S . Hunter , W . M . 1321 j G . Stacey , P . M . 209 ; J . R . Stacey , P . M . 1541 ; Alfred L . Annett , P . M . 1 S 0 ; Edward Davies , P . M . 22 S ; George A . Cundy , P . M . goi ; W . Nevins , W . M . 1076 ; Alex
. Longton , W . M . 140 ; Joseph I . Marsh , W . M . 1326 ; John L . Anderson , W . M . 206 ; A . Freemund , W . M . 1950 ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . 1732 ; C Woolner Williams , P . M . 1275 ; Albert Escott , P . M . 1593 ; Thos . Weeks , W . M . 1641 ; Arthur E . Gladwell , P . M . 172 ; and Henry Sad ' er , G . Tyler . The Board first confirmed recommendations made at the May meeting , to the extent of £ 260 . The new list contained 20 names . The oetitinners '
lodges were at Kingston , Jamaica , East Stonehouse , Hereford , Liverpool , Kew Bridge , Welchpool , Huddersfield , Sherborne , Driffield , Malta , Widnes , Ireland , New York , Dartford , Dulwich , Wandsworth , Birmingham , Demerara , Dudley , Woolwich , Totnes , Greenwich , and London . Two of the cases were deferred , being incomplete . The remainder were relieved with a total sum of £ 703 . One grant was for £ 75 , one for £ 40 , one for £ 5 , and one for £ 3 , Three grants were for £ 30 each , five for £ 50 each , six for £ 10 each , and nine for £ 20 each .
Masonic Charity In West Lancashire.
MASONIC CHARITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE .
A meeting of the General Committee of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Friday evening , the 12 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Ralph Robinson , P . P . G . Reg . Applications with respect to eight children of deceased
Freemasons to be placed on the list of candidates for election on the foundation of the Institution at the July Court of Governors were unanimously granted , these cases involving an increased annual expenditure of £ 77 . A grant for the advancement in life of one boy who had been educated through the instrumentality of the Institution was also agreed to , arid the meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding .
The Masonic Female Orphan Schools, Dublin.
THE MASONIC FEMALE ORPHAN SCHOOLS , DUBLIN .
The annual fete and distribution of prizes of this admirable Institution took place in the grounds at Ball ' s Bridge , Dublin , on Saturday , the 6 th inst . Bro . the Duke of Abercorn , M . W . G . M . of Ireland , was unable to be present , as in former years ; but his place was taken by Bro . R . W . Sheltleton , O . C ., Dep . Grand Master , and Lady Guinness
very kindly distributed the prizes to the successful pupils . Two spacious pavilions had been erected for the accommodation of the visitors , and the preliminary part of the proceedings was of a highly interesting character , and , as at our Girls' School Fete , the calisthenic display proved the chief attraction of the day . The musical portion of the programme , both that contributed by the pupils , the concert , and the performances of the band of the iSth Hussars ,
gave every satisfaction . A vote of thanks to Lady Guinness for her kindness in assisting at the fete was carried by acclamation , and the National Anthem having been sung , the calisthenic display was repeated , and then an hours promenade in the grounds and dancing in one of the pavilions brought a most successful and enjoyable meeting to its close . Among those present were the Committee—Bros . Robert
W . Shekleton , Q . C ., D . G . M . ; C . Capet Macnamara , LL . D ., Hon . Secretary ; J . T . Banks , M . D ., G . Dir . of Cers . ; Francis L . Beatty ; William L . Beatty , G . O . ; Samuel H . Bolton ; Anderson Cooper ; VV . C . Crawley , LL . D ., G . Swd . Br . ; George Crowe , George Drury , Graves S . Eves , Thomas Fitzgerald , Rt . Hon . Gerald FitzGibbon , Rev . A . S . Fuller , D . D . ; Rev . J . A . Galbraith , G . C . ; John G . Gibbon , LL . D . ; Harry Hodges ,
J . G . D . ; John A . Hogan , Alexander D . Kennedy , George H . Kidd , M . D . ; Edward H . Kinahan , Thomas VV . Kinahan , John M'Curdy , J . Creed Meredith , LL . D ., G . Stwd . ; H . Minchin , M . B . ; George Moyers , LL . D ., S . G . D . ; S . B . Oldham , Dep . G . Sec . ; John Rigby , Thomas S . Sibthorpe , G . I . G . ; G . A . Stephens , G . S . of W . ; Thos . Valentine , Robert Warren , G . Treas . ; Geo , T . Whitestone , and Joseph H . Woodworth .
Stewards—Bros . Wm . M . Battersby , J . H . Bolster , Thos . C Brennan , Henry S . Butler , George Carson , Robert K . Clay , Wm . Comyns , Frank Day-Lewis , Marinus DeGroot , Charles J . DuBedat , J . Samuel Edge , William E . Ellis , LL . B . ; Rev , W . J . Ewing , LL . D . ; James VV . Fair , T . Wilson Fair , Thomas Falls , Henry E . Flavelle , Oliver Fry , J . Fox-Goodman , Henry Hunt , Sir Robt . Jackson , C . B . ; Robert S . Jacob , Walter Kirke , F . Kirkpatrick , Wm . H . B . Kyle , Hugh Leonard , F . Lochrane , R .
Macalister , LL . B . ; A . J . M'Cormick , Henry M'Cormick , Alfred M'Dermott , Bruere V . Mackey , Hastings F . Molloy , R . Montgomery , M . D . ; Hugh S . Moore , James Morris , Albert E . Murray , Geo . Newcomen , Andrew W . Newton , James H . North , T . G . Phillips , John J . L . Robinson , S . G . Robinson , Wm . Shannon , Charles J . Smyth , Charles S . Stanford , Herbert Stanley , Andrew Thompson , Wm . F . Wells , Wm . Grove White , James Creed Meredith , Grand Steward , and a numerous gathering of visitors .
Trans-Atlantic Masonic Congratulations.
TRANS-ATLANTIC MASONIC CONGRATULATIONS .
The following communications from the two Masonic lodges at Newbury Port , Mass ., U . S . A ., have this week reached the Secretary of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , Bro . Stephen Knight , P . M ., in response to addresses adopted by the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope in February last , congratulating their Masonic brethren at Newbury Port
on the approaching celebration of the 250 th anniversary o £ the settlement of that town : — " St . Mark ' s Lodge , F . and A . M ., " Newbury Port , Mass ., U . S . A ., "April 27 th , 1885 . " To the Worshipful Master , Officers , and Brethren of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . 574 , Newbury , Berks , Eugland . "
Greeting" Your kind communication of February 25 th , 1 SS 5 , addressed to St . Mark ' s Lodge , F . and A . M ., congratulating the lodge upon the 250 th anniversary of the settlement of our town , and also upon the prosperity of Masonry in our community , was duly received and read in open lodge , and , by unanimous vote , it was ordered to be spread upon the records , and the Secretary was directed to
draft a reply . "In compliance with those instructions , I am very happy to report that the brethren of St . Mark's Lodge fully appreciate the fraternal congratulations of our sister lodge in old Newbury . We sincerely thank you for your good wisher , and should any of your members visit these shores , we hope to meet with them , and to have the pleasure of extending a Masonic welcome .
"We wish you all prosperity and every blessing , and assure you that of all the memories of this anniversary , none will be more warmly cherished by us who are Masons than that of the kindly words we have received from the Loyal Lodge of Hope . " Yours fraternally and truly , * ' MOSES BROWN , W . M . " GEO . H . CRAIG , S . W .
" RICHARD S . DODGE , J . W . " Jos . L . J OHNSON , Secretary . " " Newbury Port , Mass ., U . S . A ., " 13 th May , 1 SS 5 . "Worshipful Sir and Brother , — " At a meeting of St . John ' s Lodge , in open lodge assembled , the kind and fraternal congratulations of Loyal
Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . 574 , were read , and the undersigned were appointed a Committee to reply to the same . Craft Masonry is substantially the same the world around ; its signs and symbols may everywhere be recognised ; its bond of sympathy and fraternaf regard is ever a joy and comfort . The W . M ., officers , and brethren of St . John ' s Lodge were highly pleased at this recognition , and
heartily reciprocate your good wishes . May every success attend your lodge , and may it ever be a beacon light , shining more and more brightly till faith shall be lost in sight and hope in complete fruition . " We are , dear Sir and Brother , truly and fraternally yours , "J PIKE , " ) " G REEN DAVIS , ^ Committee . "S AMUEL B ROOKINGS , J . ) " To Stephen Knight , Secretary Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope > Newbury , Berks , England , "