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BRO . BENTLEY SHAW . Freemasonry in West Yorkshire has suffered a most severe loss in the regretted decease of Bro . Bentley Shaw , the Prov . G . Superintendent , who for many years acted as Deputy Provincial Grand Master to Lord Ripon , when Prov . Grand Master . It is not too much to say , that the present ' remarkable position of West Yorkshire Masonry
may be mainly attributed to the genial rule of Bro . Bentley Shaw , whose memory will ever remain fresh and cherished in the minds of West Yorkshire brethren of all ranks . His courtesy and cordiality , his wishfulness to oblige , and his unceasing kindliness of disposition , always made him alike a graceful ruler and a welcome guest , while his good sense and
moderation , and love of Masonry and of peace , caused him ever to exercize a discipline of considerate goodwill , rather than any mere assertion of authoritative inteiference . No one ever more completely enjoyed the confidence and regard of his brethren than elid Bro . Bentley Shaw , and his death will be a great loss , undoubtedly , to West Yorkshire Masonry . As a worthy and zealous
brother anel fellow worker in West Yoikshire well says , "When I remember how faint was the interest taken in this Province in the Masonic Charities , when 1 first entered the Order , and how warmly Bro . Shaw joined a few of us in taking up the cause , and set the movement agoing which has culminateel in such excellent results , I feel that he has done a good work in his day . "
Under his amiable and attractive supremacy , the outer and inner life of the West Yorkshire lodges developed in a most wonderful manner , and to his fostering sympathy the work of the Charity Committee and the extension of charitable labours for the Metropolitan Institutions received an energetic impulse . To the last he remained most faithful and attached to the principles of Charity organization
for which West Yorkshiie is famed , and always avowed his unchanged sympathy and adherence to the great and good work of the Metropolitan Masonic Charities . It is impossible in a short memoir like this to do justice to his many good qualities of head and heart , and from long and kindly intercourse , we are able to say that few more thoroughly true-hearted and fraternal rulers have
ever adorned our Masonic circle , and that his name will long endure a household word , in those many "bright " lodges in West Yorkshire , where the mention of Bro . Bentley Shaw will ever conjure up the recollection of a kind friend , a warm-hearted brother , and able and a tolerant ruler . Bro . Bentley Shaw was initiated into Masonry , January I Kth , 1846 ; having served the offices of J . D ., J . W ., and
S . W ., he became W . M . of his mother lodge , the wellknown Loelgc of Harmony , Hueldersfield , in 1851 . On the death of Bro . Fearnly , he was appointed by Lord Ripon as his Deputy , and for eleven yiars no province was more ably or admirably directed than by our lamented friend , Bro . Bentley Shaw . As the Doncaster Chronicle well reminds us , on the
resignation of Lord Ripon , a few years ago , Bro . Shaw also resigned the Deputy Mastership , though tendering the most practical marks of sympathy and support to thenew Grand Master , Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., and his able coadjutor , Thomas Tew , Esq ., the present Deputy . To mark their high appreciation of his distinguished services the brethren of West Yorkshire presented him with a costly piece of plate ,
which took the form of a magnificent " Coibeille ii fleurs , " valued at 300 guineas , and which was presented to him with becoming ceremony on the 21 st July , 1875 . Bro . Shaw also had filled the office of Grand Deacon of England . In Royal Arch Masonry Bro . Shaw was exalted on the 31 st August , 1848 , and on the 6 th March , 1853 , was installed
M . E . Z . of the Chapter of Perseverance , No . 27 s , Southparade , Huddersfitld . He was installed Provincial Grand Superintendent of West Yorkshire , at the Masonic Hall , Dewsbury , on the ioth Nov ., 18 75 , under the banner of Chapter Three Grand Principles , No . 208 , E . Comp . John Hervey , G . S . E . ( as the representative of the Grand Superintendent , the Prince of Wales ) , being the installing Officer .
1 he proceedings were most enthusiastic . On the 7 th of November last a Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Freemasons of West Yorkshire assembled , in considerable force in the Masonic Hall , South-parade Huildersfield , uneltr the banner of the Chapter of Perseverance , No . 275 . Most Ex .-Comp . Bentley Shaw , Prnv . Grand Superintendent , presided . Having been most
cordially saluted by the companions , he thanked the meeting for the heartiness of their reception . He rejoiced to see so large a gathering of West ' ' orks ' uire companions , which was the largest he ever remembered in those rooms , and he gave them a welcome to the hospitality of his own chapter . They were met for no unholy purpose , but for vise and judicious action in a good cause . Some of the companions ,
prior to that meeting had been engaged on the Charity Committee . He hoped the work of chaiity would long characterise that province , and would be imitated by many others . This was the last Provincial Grand Chapter Brother Bentley Shaw attended , and his observations on this occasion , as also on the occasion of the last metting of Provincial Grand Lodge , are somewhat noteworthy .
Bro . Shaw was also the M . W . S . of the Prince of Wales Chapter Rose Croix , Fitzwilliam-street , Huddersfield ( which was founded on the 9 th of March , 18 7 6 ) , having previously been connected with the Talbot Chapter , Sheffield , and between his connection with that chapter and becoming the M . W . S . of the Prince of Wales Chapter , he took the
degrees up to the 30 th in London , and subsequently he took the 31 st degree also in London . His successor as M . W . S . of the Prince of Wales Chapter ( his term of office having expired ) was to have been installed last Saturday , but the ceremony was postponed on it being learned that Rro . Bentley Shaw had passed away . When the Prince
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of Wales Chapter was openeel Bro . Bentley Shaw entertained the illustrious brethren of the 33 rd degree with thorough Freemasonry hospitality and splendour at his residence , Woodfielel House . Bro . Bentley Shaw was seized with an apoplctic fit
at Woodfield House a week or two ago , and it was then thought that he would not survive . Under the care , however , of Dr . Scott , of Waverley House , he rallied , and hopes were entertained that he might recover , but he succumbed on Wednesday , March 20 th , being in his 62 nd
year . The funeral was appointed for Saturelay , M , i £ ch 23 rd , and was a remarkable expression of sympathy for the loss of a most valued citizen , a warm friend , a kindly employer , and a most true-hearteel man . In addition to a numerous circle of friends , a large number of the brethren assembled to do honour to his remains .
Lockwood Church had been draped in black for the ceremonial , and the side galleries had been filled long before the service commenced . When the mourners had entered the Church , it was filled to its utmost capacity . The service was conducted by the Rev . D . J . MacKimm , assisteel by the Rev . Canon Calvcit . The 39 th Psalm was sung to a very effective chant , by Battye ; and , after the
epistle , the congregration sunp ; the hymn " When our heads are bowed with woe , " to Reelheael's well-known and appropriate tune . Miss Gledhill , the Organist , played a funeral murch as the cortege entered and left the church . At the grave , the Rev . D . J . MacKimm continued the servic . » , the choir singing the responses . The coffin was of polished oak , and the plate bore the
simple inscription— " Bentley Shaw , born January 16 th , 1816 , died March 20 th , 1 S 78 . " 1 he Freemasons assembled in the Masonic Hall , Southparade , and before being marshalled into processional order , were addressed by Bro . Sir Henry Edwards , the Provincial Grand Master . Sir Henry , after explaining that he did not intend
formally to open the lodge , said : —I cannot allow this occasion to pass without first saying a word or two with regard to the very sad loss we have sustained by the death of our friend and brother , Bentley Shaw . I don ' t know any man in the county of York who was more respected than he was , especially in his own immediate district , where he was so thoroughly beloved by all men ,
women , and children , and especially Oy his Masonic brethren , that I don ' t see that we can ever " look upon his like again . " He was always kind and courteous to everybody . If a man had him for his friend he had secured a friend for life . But we all know perfectly that what has happened to him must happen to us all—in a very short span , probably , everyone of us will be calleel
hence to the presence of his Maker , anel I elo beseech you all—I entreat jou—I elon ' t want to read you a sermonto make the best of your time while it remains to you . The time isshoit , anil the nearer we approach to our destinies the more seriously we ought to think . This is indeed a very sad ceremony , for we have been accustomed so long to look upon his benevolent face , anel to see the
manner in which he treateel us . As a father no man ever surpassed him in affection . One of the greatest blows he ever receiveil in life WAS by the death of his eldest son , and I don ' t think he ever got over it . I am now about to go and see his widow—I dread the oreleal . We are all subject to unpleasantness of this kind—I say unpleasantness , because it is peculiarly painful to my feelings ; but
it is our duty that we should submit to everything Provielence has fore-ordereel . All I can say is that 1 shall give to the widow an assurance of the best feeling towareis her and her children ; I shall give her an assurance that each and all of you—that no class of men on the face of the earth more truly sympathise and condole with her than the brethren of West Yorkshire . With these few
worels , brethren , I think for the present we will say adieu . Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., D . P . G . M ., said : I can only say that the worels of the Granel Master will find a responsive echo in the hearts of every one of us . The Masonic career of Bro . Shaw to us , since he became a member in 1846 , has been one of pleasure , joy , and satisfaction . However , it has pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to
take him suddenly away from us . But he has left to all of us a legacy , the worth of which I hope we shall imitate , and that his virtues will be remembered by every one of us . I am sure wc are all pleased to see so many cf you rally round the Giand Master this morning , to accompany the remains of our dear brother , Bentley Shaw , to their last resting place .
The following brethren attcneled the funeral : —Bros . George Haigh , P . M ., Lodge of Peace , No . 149 , Meltham ; W . Hall , P . M ., St . Oswald Lodge , 910 , Pontefract ; John Johnson , Tyler , Huddersfield Lodge , 290 , and DavielTurver , Tyler , Lodge of Harmony , 275 , Hueldeisfield ; 'John Shaw , Secretary , Clement Wood , Treasurer , John Helliwell , G . H . Walker , Samuel Sugden , W . M ., R . R . Armitage , Colne
Valley Lodge ; J . W . Brunton , P . M ., I Ielme Valley Lodge , 6 52 , Holmfirth ; Sergt-Major Anderson , of Huddersfield ; W . T . Beanland , Wriarncliffe Lodge , 1462 ; J . T . Haigh , James Crowther , Ellis Nethcrwood , George Horsfall , W . Crowther , Thomas Shawe , James Sykes , Thornhill ( Lindley ) Lodge , 1514 ; J . Stansfield , G . Greenwood , M . Schofield , W . Elliott , E . Mackerel , Sowerby Bridge ,
1283 ; G . Nermanton , C Naylor , 1302 , Halifax ; A . A . Stott , 'lhomas Normington , 1102 , Mirfield ; Joseph Fozsard , W . M . ; W . Shcard , P . P . G . T ., P . M . 971 , Batley II . G . E . Green , 1019 , Sincerity Lodge , Wakefield ; Rawson Kelley , W . M . ; Dan Hopkins , P . M . ; George T . Bull , 750 , Cleckheaton ; H . Heelcy , S . D . ; J . A . Heastie ,
Thomas Beardson , J . W . ; John Haigh , S . W . ; John Tinker , S . W . ; Jonathan Midgely , W . M ., Holme Valley Lodge , G 52 ; Ramsden White , Leonard Fisher , W . Todd , B . S . Stewart , J . W . ; A . Graham , J . Firth , P . J . D . ; Alfred Taylor , Henry Partridge , James Wooel , Edwin Barker , Lodge of Truth , Huddersfield , 521 ; B . Micklethwaite
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P . M . 495 ; Wakefield , George Rhodes , T . K . Potter , R . Willi ? mson , P . M . Lodge of Truth ; Charles Shaw , S . \ M . ; Edwin Woodlat , W . M . Caneiour Loelge , 337 , Saeldlcworth ; George Sykes , P . M . ; G . W . Farrar , W . M . ; Allan Haigh , P . M . ; W . Harrop , P . M . ; W . Fitton , Henry Niclel , John James Tickers , George Milnes , O . G . ; Henry Haigh , P . I . G . ; Joseph Dubson , P . I . G . ; Walker Dysnn , Robert
Dyson , P . S . D . ; W . Mitchell , J . W . ; George Marling , P . M . ; J . A . Cocker , J . Woodcock , W . O . Clough , J . B . Abbey , P . J . O . of Hueldersfield Lodge , 290 ; C . Woolens , Three Principles Lodge , 298 , Dewsbury ; D . A . Shaw , P . M . St . John's Lodge , 827 , Dewsbury ; Follct Dunsford , S . W . 306 , Leeds ; David Blakclev , P . M . ; W . H . Hick , J . W . ; Charles Avison , W . M . ; " Nelson of the Nile
Lodge , 294 , Batley ; Alfred Moffatt ( Moorlands , Mirficlel ) , Amphibious Lodge , 251 , Heckmondwike ; Joseph Sykes , ( Huddersfield ) I' . G . D ., Craven Lodge , 812 , Skipton ; Joseph Knight , C . H . Reeifern , P . M . ; John Ellis , William Myers , P . M . ; Jos . W . Sykes , J . D . (•Hueldersfield ); H . W , Wrigley , J . W . ( Huddersfield ); David Cairns , ' W . M . ; Lodge of Peace , 149 , Meltham ; Wright Battye , York
Lodge , 23 6 , York ; James Haigh , P . M . ; W . Haigh , P . M . ; Lodge of Peace , 149 , Meltham ; C . J . Walshaw , P . M . ; W . H . Crossley , Abraham Walshaw , St . Janies Loelge , 448 , Halifax ; James Charnock , P . M ., Three Graces Lodge , 408 , Halifax ; Edward Smith , P . M . Eccleshill Lodge , 10 ^ 4 , near Bradtord ; Christopher Pratt , P . P . G . S . W . ; F . W . Nicholson , S . W ., P . P . G . O . ; J . W . Monckman , P . M . ; H .
Latimer , W . M . ; Shakespeare Lodge , 1018 , Bradford ; Alfred Robertshaw , W . M ., Hope Loelgc , 302 , Bradford ; Fred . Booth , P . M ., Airedale Lodge , 387 , Shipley ; Jonas Shearel , Prov . G . T ., 208 , Dewsbury ; Joshua Lee , P . M . P . G . T ., Hueldersfield Loelge ; F . M . Tindall , P . G . S ., 1239 , Sheffield ; Philemon Smith , P . M ., 904 , Rotherham ; J . C , Malcolm , P . G . S . ( Coroner cf Leeds ) ; Thomas Rueldock ,
P . G . S . ; A . II . Kirk , P . G . S . ; [ . Wilson , P . P . D . C ; J . M . Wooelhead , P . P . D . C ; W . Schofield , Pur . ; J . W . Tempest , P . P . A . D . C ; J . T . Rhodes , P . P . A . D . C ; T . Schofield , P . P . G . D . ; A . Jackson , P . P . G . D . ; H . N . Crowther , P . P . G . D . ; T . lleaton , P . P . J . D . ; Sir Henry Edwards , J . P ., D . L ., Provincial Grand Master ; T . W . Tew , J . P . (" of Pontefract ) , D . G . P . M . ; R . E . Collinson ( Mayor of Ripon ) ,
P . P . S . D . ; Colonel Day , Lodge of Harmony , 275 , Huddersfield ; Rev . Abraham Smith , P . P . G . C ; Rev . R . Oldfield , l . P . M . ; G . W . Rhodes , P . M ., 273 , Hudelersfielel ; C . L . Mason , P . G . S . ( Leeds ) ; Henry Smith , P . G . S . ; J . Hirst , P . G . J . W . ; Dr . Blackburn , P . P . S . D . ; Saddlewnrth ; J . W . Booth , P . G . W . 258 , Heckmondwike ; Jno . Beanland , P . G . S . W . Coo , Bradford ; W . Murphy , F . A .
Barras , F . W . Danmann , E . Carter , J . B . Donkcrsley , W . Hirst , Lodge of Harmony , 275 , Hudelersfield ; J . Summer , S . W . 1311 , Leeds ; R . W . Jubb , A . Jubb , Secretary Lodge of Harmony , Hueldersfield ; R . H . Armitage , D . C . ; C . W . Keighley , S . W . ; R . Whitcley , Joseph Lowenthal , P . M . ; W . Wid ' op , P . P . G . W . Lodge of Harmony . There were also present among the Fraternity Bros . George
Harper ( Lockwcod ); H . Moseley ( Huddersfield ); Manoah Rhodes , J . P . Pentalpha , 974 , Bradford ; T . A . Haigh , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . 149 , Meltham ; W . H . B . Tomlinson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . Unanimity , 1 : 4 , Wakefiedd ; R . Craig , P . M ., F . Horsley , P . M . 304 , Leeds ; J . J . Schaeppi , 302 , Bradford . We are indebted to our contemporary , the Huddersfield Chronicle , for the great part of this repoit , but feel it to be
our duty to call the attention of the Craft emphatically to the loss of so good a brother and so kindly a ruler as Bro . Bentley Shaw . We shall not often sic his like again , and the void which he leaves in the hearts of his family and friends , and the memories of all who knew him , will not be easily filleel up . Though all that is mortal of Bro . Bentley Shaw has
now been committed to the silent grave , "Multis ille bonis fiebelis occeelit , " and he will long be remembered by many lovinjj hearts , innumerable friends , and sympathetic brethren . His active zeal , his genial anel unfailing courtesy , have greatly endeared him to all who had the privilege to know him anel have enshrined in that truest and warmest of all depositories , the hearts of Yorkshiremen .
Bro. John May.
BRO . JOHN MAY .
The funeral of Bro . John May , of Cecil-street , Plymouth , took place at the Cemetery . The attenelance was very large , the fact of his being an olel anel much esteemed Freemason , and holding the office of Provincial G . A . D . C for the current year , drew a numerous gathering of the members of the fraternity . The brethren of the local
lodges with which he was most prominently connected , Brunswick , No . 139 ; Charity , No . 223 ; and Metham , No . 1205 , met in their lodge rooms , and proceeded in carriages to the late residence of their departed brother to join the funeral cortdge . A large number of the members of other lodges also attended . The directors anil members of the Stonehouse Building Society , of which the deceased had been an active director for several years , the Wesleyan
boely , and the " trade" ( the bakers ) , of which he had been a successful member , were also numerously represented . Eight bearers were provided from among the P . M . ' s of two Masonic lodges—W . Bros . R . Rose , P . P . G ., Purs . ; A . R . Lethbridge , W . D . Thomas , anel G . Stentiford , from " Brunswick "; W . Browning , P . P . G . D . C ; J . M . Hifiey , P . P . G . A . D . C ; S . Anniss , and T . C . Lawson , from " Charity . " Fifteen fully occupied carriages , with a long procession of friends on foot , formed the cortege .
Constitutions of the Ancient Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons , containing the Charges , Regulations E . A . Song , & c . A copy should be in the possession of every brother . It may be obtained for 2 s . at the office of the Freemason , or will be sent post free to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of twenty-five penny stamps . Address , Publisher , 198 , Fleet-street , London . —[ ADVT . ]
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BRO . BENTLEY SHAW . Freemasonry in West Yorkshire has suffered a most severe loss in the regretted decease of Bro . Bentley Shaw , the Prov . G . Superintendent , who for many years acted as Deputy Provincial Grand Master to Lord Ripon , when Prov . Grand Master . It is not too much to say , that the present ' remarkable position of West Yorkshire Masonry
may be mainly attributed to the genial rule of Bro . Bentley Shaw , whose memory will ever remain fresh and cherished in the minds of West Yorkshire brethren of all ranks . His courtesy and cordiality , his wishfulness to oblige , and his unceasing kindliness of disposition , always made him alike a graceful ruler and a welcome guest , while his good sense and
moderation , and love of Masonry and of peace , caused him ever to exercize a discipline of considerate goodwill , rather than any mere assertion of authoritative inteiference . No one ever more completely enjoyed the confidence and regard of his brethren than elid Bro . Bentley Shaw , and his death will be a great loss , undoubtedly , to West Yorkshire Masonry . As a worthy and zealous
brother anel fellow worker in West Yoikshire well says , "When I remember how faint was the interest taken in this Province in the Masonic Charities , when 1 first entered the Order , and how warmly Bro . Shaw joined a few of us in taking up the cause , and set the movement agoing which has culminateel in such excellent results , I feel that he has done a good work in his day . "
Under his amiable and attractive supremacy , the outer and inner life of the West Yorkshire lodges developed in a most wonderful manner , and to his fostering sympathy the work of the Charity Committee and the extension of charitable labours for the Metropolitan Institutions received an energetic impulse . To the last he remained most faithful and attached to the principles of Charity organization
for which West Yorkshiie is famed , and always avowed his unchanged sympathy and adherence to the great and good work of the Metropolitan Masonic Charities . It is impossible in a short memoir like this to do justice to his many good qualities of head and heart , and from long and kindly intercourse , we are able to say that few more thoroughly true-hearted and fraternal rulers have
ever adorned our Masonic circle , and that his name will long endure a household word , in those many "bright " lodges in West Yorkshire , where the mention of Bro . Bentley Shaw will ever conjure up the recollection of a kind friend , a warm-hearted brother , and able and a tolerant ruler . Bro . Bentley Shaw was initiated into Masonry , January I Kth , 1846 ; having served the offices of J . D ., J . W ., and
S . W ., he became W . M . of his mother lodge , the wellknown Loelgc of Harmony , Hueldersfield , in 1851 . On the death of Bro . Fearnly , he was appointed by Lord Ripon as his Deputy , and for eleven yiars no province was more ably or admirably directed than by our lamented friend , Bro . Bentley Shaw . As the Doncaster Chronicle well reminds us , on the
resignation of Lord Ripon , a few years ago , Bro . Shaw also resigned the Deputy Mastership , though tendering the most practical marks of sympathy and support to thenew Grand Master , Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., and his able coadjutor , Thomas Tew , Esq ., the present Deputy . To mark their high appreciation of his distinguished services the brethren of West Yorkshire presented him with a costly piece of plate ,
which took the form of a magnificent " Coibeille ii fleurs , " valued at 300 guineas , and which was presented to him with becoming ceremony on the 21 st July , 1875 . Bro . Shaw also had filled the office of Grand Deacon of England . In Royal Arch Masonry Bro . Shaw was exalted on the 31 st August , 1848 , and on the 6 th March , 1853 , was installed
M . E . Z . of the Chapter of Perseverance , No . 27 s , Southparade , Huddersfitld . He was installed Provincial Grand Superintendent of West Yorkshire , at the Masonic Hall , Dewsbury , on the ioth Nov ., 18 75 , under the banner of Chapter Three Grand Principles , No . 208 , E . Comp . John Hervey , G . S . E . ( as the representative of the Grand Superintendent , the Prince of Wales ) , being the installing Officer .
1 he proceedings were most enthusiastic . On the 7 th of November last a Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Freemasons of West Yorkshire assembled , in considerable force in the Masonic Hall , South-parade Huildersfield , uneltr the banner of the Chapter of Perseverance , No . 275 . Most Ex .-Comp . Bentley Shaw , Prnv . Grand Superintendent , presided . Having been most
cordially saluted by the companions , he thanked the meeting for the heartiness of their reception . He rejoiced to see so large a gathering of West ' ' orks ' uire companions , which was the largest he ever remembered in those rooms , and he gave them a welcome to the hospitality of his own chapter . They were met for no unholy purpose , but for vise and judicious action in a good cause . Some of the companions ,
prior to that meeting had been engaged on the Charity Committee . He hoped the work of chaiity would long characterise that province , and would be imitated by many others . This was the last Provincial Grand Chapter Brother Bentley Shaw attended , and his observations on this occasion , as also on the occasion of the last metting of Provincial Grand Lodge , are somewhat noteworthy .
Bro . Shaw was also the M . W . S . of the Prince of Wales Chapter Rose Croix , Fitzwilliam-street , Huddersfield ( which was founded on the 9 th of March , 18 7 6 ) , having previously been connected with the Talbot Chapter , Sheffield , and between his connection with that chapter and becoming the M . W . S . of the Prince of Wales Chapter , he took the
degrees up to the 30 th in London , and subsequently he took the 31 st degree also in London . His successor as M . W . S . of the Prince of Wales Chapter ( his term of office having expired ) was to have been installed last Saturday , but the ceremony was postponed on it being learned that Rro . Bentley Shaw had passed away . When the Prince
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of Wales Chapter was openeel Bro . Bentley Shaw entertained the illustrious brethren of the 33 rd degree with thorough Freemasonry hospitality and splendour at his residence , Woodfielel House . Bro . Bentley Shaw was seized with an apoplctic fit
at Woodfield House a week or two ago , and it was then thought that he would not survive . Under the care , however , of Dr . Scott , of Waverley House , he rallied , and hopes were entertained that he might recover , but he succumbed on Wednesday , March 20 th , being in his 62 nd
year . The funeral was appointed for Saturelay , M , i £ ch 23 rd , and was a remarkable expression of sympathy for the loss of a most valued citizen , a warm friend , a kindly employer , and a most true-hearteel man . In addition to a numerous circle of friends , a large number of the brethren assembled to do honour to his remains .
Lockwood Church had been draped in black for the ceremonial , and the side galleries had been filled long before the service commenced . When the mourners had entered the Church , it was filled to its utmost capacity . The service was conducted by the Rev . D . J . MacKimm , assisteel by the Rev . Canon Calvcit . The 39 th Psalm was sung to a very effective chant , by Battye ; and , after the
epistle , the congregration sunp ; the hymn " When our heads are bowed with woe , " to Reelheael's well-known and appropriate tune . Miss Gledhill , the Organist , played a funeral murch as the cortege entered and left the church . At the grave , the Rev . D . J . MacKimm continued the servic . » , the choir singing the responses . The coffin was of polished oak , and the plate bore the
simple inscription— " Bentley Shaw , born January 16 th , 1816 , died March 20 th , 1 S 78 . " 1 he Freemasons assembled in the Masonic Hall , Southparade , and before being marshalled into processional order , were addressed by Bro . Sir Henry Edwards , the Provincial Grand Master . Sir Henry , after explaining that he did not intend
formally to open the lodge , said : —I cannot allow this occasion to pass without first saying a word or two with regard to the very sad loss we have sustained by the death of our friend and brother , Bentley Shaw . I don ' t know any man in the county of York who was more respected than he was , especially in his own immediate district , where he was so thoroughly beloved by all men ,
women , and children , and especially Oy his Masonic brethren , that I don ' t see that we can ever " look upon his like again . " He was always kind and courteous to everybody . If a man had him for his friend he had secured a friend for life . But we all know perfectly that what has happened to him must happen to us all—in a very short span , probably , everyone of us will be calleel
hence to the presence of his Maker , anel I elo beseech you all—I entreat jou—I elon ' t want to read you a sermonto make the best of your time while it remains to you . The time isshoit , anil the nearer we approach to our destinies the more seriously we ought to think . This is indeed a very sad ceremony , for we have been accustomed so long to look upon his benevolent face , anel to see the
manner in which he treateel us . As a father no man ever surpassed him in affection . One of the greatest blows he ever receiveil in life WAS by the death of his eldest son , and I don ' t think he ever got over it . I am now about to go and see his widow—I dread the oreleal . We are all subject to unpleasantness of this kind—I say unpleasantness , because it is peculiarly painful to my feelings ; but
it is our duty that we should submit to everything Provielence has fore-ordereel . All I can say is that 1 shall give to the widow an assurance of the best feeling towareis her and her children ; I shall give her an assurance that each and all of you—that no class of men on the face of the earth more truly sympathise and condole with her than the brethren of West Yorkshire . With these few
worels , brethren , I think for the present we will say adieu . Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., D . P . G . M ., said : I can only say that the worels of the Granel Master will find a responsive echo in the hearts of every one of us . The Masonic career of Bro . Shaw to us , since he became a member in 1846 , has been one of pleasure , joy , and satisfaction . However , it has pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to
take him suddenly away from us . But he has left to all of us a legacy , the worth of which I hope we shall imitate , and that his virtues will be remembered by every one of us . I am sure wc are all pleased to see so many cf you rally round the Giand Master this morning , to accompany the remains of our dear brother , Bentley Shaw , to their last resting place .
The following brethren attcneled the funeral : —Bros . George Haigh , P . M ., Lodge of Peace , No . 149 , Meltham ; W . Hall , P . M ., St . Oswald Lodge , 910 , Pontefract ; John Johnson , Tyler , Huddersfield Lodge , 290 , and DavielTurver , Tyler , Lodge of Harmony , 275 , Hueldeisfield ; 'John Shaw , Secretary , Clement Wood , Treasurer , John Helliwell , G . H . Walker , Samuel Sugden , W . M ., R . R . Armitage , Colne
Valley Lodge ; J . W . Brunton , P . M ., I Ielme Valley Lodge , 6 52 , Holmfirth ; Sergt-Major Anderson , of Huddersfield ; W . T . Beanland , Wriarncliffe Lodge , 1462 ; J . T . Haigh , James Crowther , Ellis Nethcrwood , George Horsfall , W . Crowther , Thomas Shawe , James Sykes , Thornhill ( Lindley ) Lodge , 1514 ; J . Stansfield , G . Greenwood , M . Schofield , W . Elliott , E . Mackerel , Sowerby Bridge ,
1283 ; G . Nermanton , C Naylor , 1302 , Halifax ; A . A . Stott , 'lhomas Normington , 1102 , Mirfield ; Joseph Fozsard , W . M . ; W . Shcard , P . P . G . T ., P . M . 971 , Batley II . G . E . Green , 1019 , Sincerity Lodge , Wakefield ; Rawson Kelley , W . M . ; Dan Hopkins , P . M . ; George T . Bull , 750 , Cleckheaton ; H . Heelcy , S . D . ; J . A . Heastie ,
Thomas Beardson , J . W . ; John Haigh , S . W . ; John Tinker , S . W . ; Jonathan Midgely , W . M ., Holme Valley Lodge , G 52 ; Ramsden White , Leonard Fisher , W . Todd , B . S . Stewart , J . W . ; A . Graham , J . Firth , P . J . D . ; Alfred Taylor , Henry Partridge , James Wooel , Edwin Barker , Lodge of Truth , Huddersfield , 521 ; B . Micklethwaite
Obituary.
P . M . 495 ; Wakefield , George Rhodes , T . K . Potter , R . Willi ? mson , P . M . Lodge of Truth ; Charles Shaw , S . \ M . ; Edwin Woodlat , W . M . Caneiour Loelge , 337 , Saeldlcworth ; George Sykes , P . M . ; G . W . Farrar , W . M . ; Allan Haigh , P . M . ; W . Harrop , P . M . ; W . Fitton , Henry Niclel , John James Tickers , George Milnes , O . G . ; Henry Haigh , P . I . G . ; Joseph Dubson , P . I . G . ; Walker Dysnn , Robert
Dyson , P . S . D . ; W . Mitchell , J . W . ; George Marling , P . M . ; J . A . Cocker , J . Woodcock , W . O . Clough , J . B . Abbey , P . J . O . of Hueldersfield Lodge , 290 ; C . Woolens , Three Principles Lodge , 298 , Dewsbury ; D . A . Shaw , P . M . St . John's Lodge , 827 , Dewsbury ; Follct Dunsford , S . W . 306 , Leeds ; David Blakclev , P . M . ; W . H . Hick , J . W . ; Charles Avison , W . M . ; " Nelson of the Nile
Lodge , 294 , Batley ; Alfred Moffatt ( Moorlands , Mirficlel ) , Amphibious Lodge , 251 , Heckmondwike ; Joseph Sykes , ( Huddersfield ) I' . G . D ., Craven Lodge , 812 , Skipton ; Joseph Knight , C . H . Reeifern , P . M . ; John Ellis , William Myers , P . M . ; Jos . W . Sykes , J . D . (•Hueldersfield ); H . W , Wrigley , J . W . ( Huddersfield ); David Cairns , ' W . M . ; Lodge of Peace , 149 , Meltham ; Wright Battye , York
Lodge , 23 6 , York ; James Haigh , P . M . ; W . Haigh , P . M . ; Lodge of Peace , 149 , Meltham ; C . J . Walshaw , P . M . ; W . H . Crossley , Abraham Walshaw , St . Janies Loelge , 448 , Halifax ; James Charnock , P . M ., Three Graces Lodge , 408 , Halifax ; Edward Smith , P . M . Eccleshill Lodge , 10 ^ 4 , near Bradtord ; Christopher Pratt , P . P . G . S . W . ; F . W . Nicholson , S . W ., P . P . G . O . ; J . W . Monckman , P . M . ; H .
Latimer , W . M . ; Shakespeare Lodge , 1018 , Bradford ; Alfred Robertshaw , W . M ., Hope Loelgc , 302 , Bradford ; Fred . Booth , P . M ., Airedale Lodge , 387 , Shipley ; Jonas Shearel , Prov . G . T ., 208 , Dewsbury ; Joshua Lee , P . M . P . G . T ., Hueldersfield Loelge ; F . M . Tindall , P . G . S ., 1239 , Sheffield ; Philemon Smith , P . M ., 904 , Rotherham ; J . C , Malcolm , P . G . S . ( Coroner cf Leeds ) ; Thomas Rueldock ,
P . G . S . ; A . II . Kirk , P . G . S . ; [ . Wilson , P . P . D . C ; J . M . Wooelhead , P . P . D . C ; W . Schofield , Pur . ; J . W . Tempest , P . P . A . D . C ; J . T . Rhodes , P . P . A . D . C ; T . Schofield , P . P . G . D . ; A . Jackson , P . P . G . D . ; H . N . Crowther , P . P . G . D . ; T . lleaton , P . P . J . D . ; Sir Henry Edwards , J . P ., D . L ., Provincial Grand Master ; T . W . Tew , J . P . (" of Pontefract ) , D . G . P . M . ; R . E . Collinson ( Mayor of Ripon ) ,
P . P . S . D . ; Colonel Day , Lodge of Harmony , 275 , Huddersfield ; Rev . Abraham Smith , P . P . G . C ; Rev . R . Oldfield , l . P . M . ; G . W . Rhodes , P . M ., 273 , Hudelersfielel ; C . L . Mason , P . G . S . ( Leeds ) ; Henry Smith , P . G . S . ; J . Hirst , P . G . J . W . ; Dr . Blackburn , P . P . S . D . ; Saddlewnrth ; J . W . Booth , P . G . W . 258 , Heckmondwike ; Jno . Beanland , P . G . S . W . Coo , Bradford ; W . Murphy , F . A .
Barras , F . W . Danmann , E . Carter , J . B . Donkcrsley , W . Hirst , Lodge of Harmony , 275 , Hudelersfield ; J . Summer , S . W . 1311 , Leeds ; R . W . Jubb , A . Jubb , Secretary Lodge of Harmony , Hueldersfield ; R . H . Armitage , D . C . ; C . W . Keighley , S . W . ; R . Whitcley , Joseph Lowenthal , P . M . ; W . Wid ' op , P . P . G . W . Lodge of Harmony . There were also present among the Fraternity Bros . George
Harper ( Lockwcod ); H . Moseley ( Huddersfield ); Manoah Rhodes , J . P . Pentalpha , 974 , Bradford ; T . A . Haigh , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . 149 , Meltham ; W . H . B . Tomlinson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . Unanimity , 1 : 4 , Wakefiedd ; R . Craig , P . M ., F . Horsley , P . M . 304 , Leeds ; J . J . Schaeppi , 302 , Bradford . We are indebted to our contemporary , the Huddersfield Chronicle , for the great part of this repoit , but feel it to be
our duty to call the attention of the Craft emphatically to the loss of so good a brother and so kindly a ruler as Bro . Bentley Shaw . We shall not often sic his like again , and the void which he leaves in the hearts of his family and friends , and the memories of all who knew him , will not be easily filleel up . Though all that is mortal of Bro . Bentley Shaw has
now been committed to the silent grave , "Multis ille bonis fiebelis occeelit , " and he will long be remembered by many lovinjj hearts , innumerable friends , and sympathetic brethren . His active zeal , his genial anel unfailing courtesy , have greatly endeared him to all who had the privilege to know him anel have enshrined in that truest and warmest of all depositories , the hearts of Yorkshiremen .
Bro. John May.
BRO . JOHN MAY .
The funeral of Bro . John May , of Cecil-street , Plymouth , took place at the Cemetery . The attenelance was very large , the fact of his being an olel anel much esteemed Freemason , and holding the office of Provincial G . A . D . C for the current year , drew a numerous gathering of the members of the fraternity . The brethren of the local
lodges with which he was most prominently connected , Brunswick , No . 139 ; Charity , No . 223 ; and Metham , No . 1205 , met in their lodge rooms , and proceeded in carriages to the late residence of their departed brother to join the funeral cortdge . A large number of the members of other lodges also attended . The directors anil members of the Stonehouse Building Society , of which the deceased had been an active director for several years , the Wesleyan
boely , and the " trade" ( the bakers ) , of which he had been a successful member , were also numerously represented . Eight bearers were provided from among the P . M . ' s of two Masonic lodges—W . Bros . R . Rose , P . P . G ., Purs . ; A . R . Lethbridge , W . D . Thomas , anel G . Stentiford , from " Brunswick "; W . Browning , P . P . G . D . C ; J . M . Hifiey , P . P . G . A . D . C ; S . Anniss , and T . C . Lawson , from " Charity . " Fifteen fully occupied carriages , with a long procession of friends on foot , formed the cortege .
Constitutions of the Ancient Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons , containing the Charges , Regulations E . A . Song , & c . A copy should be in the possession of every brother . It may be obtained for 2 s . at the office of the Freemason , or will be sent post free to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of twenty-five penny stamps . Address , Publisher , 198 , Fleet-street , London . —[ ADVT . ]