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Freemasonry In York.
Master I feel bound to offer a few remarks ; first , ns to tho reason why a Provincial Grand Lodge is constituted , and secondly , as to its fntiire management . It seems to mo that just as the " company " is the unit of military organisation , so is the " Lodge" in that of Masonry , and as the battalion is the next aggregation , so is the Prov . Grand Lodge the Analogous combination . The aim , I trust , of all will be in
the words of the old prophet , " They helped every ono his neignbour , and every one said to his brother , be of good courage . " Wo are all , I believe , anxious to help each other , but if there be no common ground on which to meet , a spirit of particularism is apt to be developed , and a jealous feeling between Lodges may arise . I need not say how much such feelings aro to be deprecated . To effect this
union is the duty and aim of the Provincial Grand Lodge , which by bringing together the active and energetic Masons enables them to interchange ideas and to make a combined effort , when required , without too great sacrifice of timo or money . Our worthy and distinguished brother , the Dean of this ancient Minster , answered the question nofc long ago as to
tho meaning of our " service , and I venture to think that what he then said , while speaking as much to the outside world as to us , will not be forgotten , and will be of much use to us in our intercourse within tho doors of our Lodges , whether they bo Craffc or Mark Lodges . Such then I take it is tho part of a Provincial Grand Lodge—to help ono another . And I believe we can best do so by
following in tho steps of tho Grand Mark Lodge , which seems to supplement the work undertaken by tho larger aud wider organisation of the Craft . I need not recnr to the canses which led to the formation of the Grand Mark Lodgo . They are , or onght to be , well known to most of you who are present here to-day , and if any real opportunity affords the means of doing a good work without it
interfering with older organisations , it will be the duty ancl , I trust , pleasure of tho Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons to avail itself of the opening . With such a view the Grand Mark Lodge has instituted a Benevolent Fund for educational purposes . Ifc seeks not to interfere with thoso great Charities which do such good work , but takes charge more especially of those children who aro of too
advanced an age to enter either of the Schools by paying the educational fees of children of poor Masons in the schools of tbe vicinity of the homes of thrir parents . Now that such excellent educational systems aro in existence in every centre of population it seems to me thafc every effort should be made to utilize them , and to reserve the Masonic Charities for the most indigent . In most largo towrs
schools can be found which provide an education suited for the children of professional men , to enable tho son to follow in his father's business , and to train the daughter without removing her from the influence of her mother . I was glad to hear of a case from the lips of Bro . Tristram R . W . Prov . Grand M . M . of Northumberland and Durham , in which the son of a medical man had
been enabled to complete his education , and take up his deceased father's practice by the aid of tho Mark Benevolent Fund . For snch cases there is afc present no regular provision in our older Charities . I think I should now proceed to indicate what arrangements I would suggest for he organisation of onr Provincial Grand Lodge . ( The Prov . Grand Master then threw out some good hints as to the
appointment of a Committee and its work . ) Lastly , let mo ask yon to be moderate and economical in tho expenditure connected with our meetings , more especially as regards the social gatherings after onr meetings , ever bearing in mind that " better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a stalled ox aud hatred therewith . " Greetings having been given , the Provincial Graud Lodgo was closed , and the
Prov . Grand Master ancl his Officers retired . The York Lodge ( T . I . ) then resumed business , and proceeded to the election of Master , the unanimous vote of the members falling npon Bro . J . S . Cumberland S . W . Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M . was elso re-elected Treasnrer . Eight candidates were proposed for advancement , and , after the usual formalities , tbe Lodge was closed . Afc six o ' clock tho brethren sat
down to a snbstanthd dinner in the banqueting-room of the Masonic Hall , after which a short list of toasts was duly honoured . The tariff was exceedingly moderate , and a general opinion was expressed that other Provincial gatherings might very properly be modelled on a similar scale , and thus unnecessary expense be avoided .
Rosicrucian Society. York College.
ROSICRUCIAN SOCIETY . YORK COLLEGE .
rpfllS body held its quarterly meeting on the 26 fch ultimo , in tbo JL Masonic Rooms , Queen's Hotel , York , by permission of tho W . M . and brethren of the Eboracum Lodgo . Tlie following members were present : —Fratres T . B . Whytehead IX Oh . Adept , J . S . Cumberland VII as Suffragan , T . W . Holmes VI Celebrant , J . C . Thompson I as 1 st A ., J . Todd I as 2 nd A ., C . R , Fry I as 3 rd A ., J . T .
Atkinson I as 4 th A ., J . Gates I as G . T ., A . T . B . Turner II Organist , aud J . Redfare Acolyt ^ . In consequence of the holding of the Prov . Priory of W . Yorkshire at Bradford on the same clay , the West Riding Fratres were many of them unable to bo present , and letters of apology wore read from tho following absentees : —Hon . W . T . Ordc-Powlett , J . W . Woodall , W . Lawtbu , 0 . L . Mason , W . Rowley ,
S . Middleton , C . S . Lane , W . Rowley , W . C . Lukis , T . J . Wilkinson , W . Paley , J . Maffoy , 11 . W . Moore , M . Millington , and others . Successful ballots were taken for Bros . T . M . Barron and S . Wilson , both of the Marqnis of Ripon Lodge , No . 1379 . Frater J . C . Thompson read a deeply interesting paper , entitled " A few short Notes by a Mason in Egypt , " in which he gave a short sketch of somu
of the discoveries made , and ei ; dcnvoured to indicate the similarities between the ancient Egyptian faith nnd the teachings of Masonry . Frater T . B . Whytehead thanked Fiater Thompson for his able p'ipcr , and referred to the study of Egyptology as one of the most interesting sciences of the day . He alluded to several works iu existence on the subject , and to tho Boulak Collection , aud expressed a
Rosicrucian Society. York College.
wish that all Masons on their travels would , like Frater Thompson , mako notes for the benefit of their brethren at home . It was agreed that Frater Thompson ' s paper shonld bo published . Several Masonic relies aud curiosities wero then produced by tho membera and handed round for examination . Frater Cumberland exhibited his interesting collection of Masonic jewels ,
several of them being old and rare . Fra . Whytehead showed a curious old cartoon , or emblematical illustration , published by a Dntch androgynous Lodgo in the last century , which had been forwarded to him by Brother Thomas Frances , of Ilavant , and some immortelles and sprigs of yew from the casket of the lato Brother J . A . Garfield , President of the United States , forwarded by Brother
C . E . Meyor , of Philadelphia . Tho name of a candidate was proposed for ballot ; and the Chief Adept announced that for tho annual meeting , to bo held at York , in February , two papers had been promised , one by Fra . C . L . Mason , of Leeds , on the Legend of tho Third Degree , and one hy Fra . fcho Rov . W . C . Lnkis , on the Papal Bull against Freemasons , and some replies thereto . Tho College was then closed . The members afterwards partook of tea together .
The self-styled Grand Lodge of New South "Wales has had the assurance to apply tn our "United Grand Lodge for recognition as an independent Masonic body . One of the warrants issued during the period which has elapsed since the last meeting of Grand Lodge is for a
Lodge to meet at Brixton Hall , Acre Lane , Brixton , during the winter months . The want of a local Lodge has long been felt , and tho efforts of some well-known residents to supply the want have now proved successful . The Lodge
will bo known as the Brixton Lodge , No . 1949 , the Officers designate being Bro . H . Lovegrove P . M . P . P . G . S . Works Middlesex W . M ., Bro . H . B . Marshall , CO ., F . R . G . S ., S . W ., ancl W . E . Farriugton J . W . The consecration , by the Grand Secretary , will take place early in the New Year .
We have received a very pretty comical pocket-book almanack from Eugene Rimmel , the well known perfumer of London , Brighton , Paris , Nice , & c , which is adorned with some very "well execiited pictures of the " Beaux and Belles of yore . " As is customary with the productions
emanating from this house , it is sweetly perfumed . We also have copy of the ordinary almanack of the same firm , which is this year adorned with " northern flowers , " not only the flowers themselves being represented , but also
types of the fairer sex ot tho several races of the northern hemisphere . We understand these works are supplied at any of Mr . Rimmel ' s establishments . A very large assortment of presents for Christmas are likewise among the specialities offered at the present time .
At the meeting of the St . Ambrose Lodge of Instruction , No . 1891 , on Monday , 5 th December , the Preceptor Bro . H . E . Prances , P . P . G . D . Surrey , has been solicited to work the ceremony of Installation , and from the known
ability of Bro . Frances a large gathering is anticipated . This Lndge , lately inaugurated , is rapidly increasing in numbers . It meets on Monday evenings , at 7 . 30 ., at Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington .
Next year Ash Wednesday will fall on the 22 nd February , the day originally selected and approved by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . for holding the Anniversary Festival of the R . M . Benevolent Institution . Undei these circumstances a change has become necessary , and
the Festival will take place on Tuesday , 21 st February 1882 . R . W . Bro . Colonel Lloyd-Philipps , P . G . Master of the Western Division of South Wales , has kindly arranged to take the chair . "We trust he will receive the degree of support which all Presidents on these occasions arc entitled to expect .
A NEW HALL ron EALINCV . —We had the pleasure , on the invitation of Bro . Delevante , S . W . of tho Asaph Lodgo , to take part in the inaugural banquet held on the 29 th ult ., to celebrate the opening of tho new " Lyric Hall , " Broadway , Ealing , of which he is the Proprietor . Tho chair was taken by J . Armstrong , Esq ., who must bo complimented on his bnsiness-like conduct . The hall is a spacious ,
well lighted and ventilated structure , surrounded by convenient offices and saloons , tho ono in front boing especially suited to its purpose , —the exhibition and sale of pianofortes . The hall is fitted with a spacious gallery at ono end , and an excellent orchestra and platform at tho other . Tho banquet , excellent in service and quality , was accompanied by a , very good concert , furnished by Miss
Delcvanto , Bros . A . Thomas , Connevy , G . Fox , and others . This hall supplies the want always felt in suburbs which arc devoid nf snch , viz . a place in which concerts , ball nnd banquets , public , private , and even political , meetings , can be held without undue beat pervading the place . Wo hopo Era . Delevante , whose speechmakiiig was an especial treat , it , being refreshingly unconventional and witty , will be successful , both financially nnd socially , in his proprietorship .
We have received from F . Amos and Co ., Berners Street , W ., a copy of a song by Bro . ¥ . J uliau Croger , entitled " Told in confidence !" Wo only wish to mako one remark , — Get it !
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Freemasonry In York.
Master I feel bound to offer a few remarks ; first , ns to tho reason why a Provincial Grand Lodge is constituted , and secondly , as to its fntiire management . It seems to mo that just as the " company " is the unit of military organisation , so is the " Lodge" in that of Masonry , and as the battalion is the next aggregation , so is the Prov . Grand Lodge the Analogous combination . The aim , I trust , of all will be in
the words of the old prophet , " They helped every ono his neignbour , and every one said to his brother , be of good courage . " Wo are all , I believe , anxious to help each other , but if there be no common ground on which to meet , a spirit of particularism is apt to be developed , and a jealous feeling between Lodges may arise . I need not say how much such feelings aro to be deprecated . To effect this
union is the duty and aim of the Provincial Grand Lodge , which by bringing together the active and energetic Masons enables them to interchange ideas and to make a combined effort , when required , without too great sacrifice of timo or money . Our worthy and distinguished brother , the Dean of this ancient Minster , answered the question nofc long ago as to
tho meaning of our " service , and I venture to think that what he then said , while speaking as much to the outside world as to us , will not be forgotten , and will be of much use to us in our intercourse within tho doors of our Lodges , whether they bo Craffc or Mark Lodges . Such then I take it is tho part of a Provincial Grand Lodge—to help ono another . And I believe we can best do so by
following in tho steps of tho Grand Mark Lodge , which seems to supplement the work undertaken by tho larger aud wider organisation of the Craft . I need not recnr to the canses which led to the formation of the Grand Mark Lodgo . They are , or onght to be , well known to most of you who are present here to-day , and if any real opportunity affords the means of doing a good work without it
interfering with older organisations , it will be the duty ancl , I trust , pleasure of tho Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons to avail itself of the opening . With such a view the Grand Mark Lodge has instituted a Benevolent Fund for educational purposes . Ifc seeks not to interfere with thoso great Charities which do such good work , but takes charge more especially of those children who aro of too
advanced an age to enter either of the Schools by paying the educational fees of children of poor Masons in the schools of tbe vicinity of the homes of thrir parents . Now that such excellent educational systems aro in existence in every centre of population it seems to me thafc every effort should be made to utilize them , and to reserve the Masonic Charities for the most indigent . In most largo towrs
schools can be found which provide an education suited for the children of professional men , to enable tho son to follow in his father's business , and to train the daughter without removing her from the influence of her mother . I was glad to hear of a case from the lips of Bro . Tristram R . W . Prov . Grand M . M . of Northumberland and Durham , in which the son of a medical man had
been enabled to complete his education , and take up his deceased father's practice by the aid of tho Mark Benevolent Fund . For snch cases there is afc present no regular provision in our older Charities . I think I should now proceed to indicate what arrangements I would suggest for he organisation of onr Provincial Grand Lodge . ( The Prov . Grand Master then threw out some good hints as to the
appointment of a Committee and its work . ) Lastly , let mo ask yon to be moderate and economical in tho expenditure connected with our meetings , more especially as regards the social gatherings after onr meetings , ever bearing in mind that " better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a stalled ox aud hatred therewith . " Greetings having been given , the Provincial Graud Lodgo was closed , and the
Prov . Grand Master ancl his Officers retired . The York Lodge ( T . I . ) then resumed business , and proceeded to the election of Master , the unanimous vote of the members falling npon Bro . J . S . Cumberland S . W . Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M . was elso re-elected Treasnrer . Eight candidates were proposed for advancement , and , after the usual formalities , tbe Lodge was closed . Afc six o ' clock tho brethren sat
down to a snbstanthd dinner in the banqueting-room of the Masonic Hall , after which a short list of toasts was duly honoured . The tariff was exceedingly moderate , and a general opinion was expressed that other Provincial gatherings might very properly be modelled on a similar scale , and thus unnecessary expense be avoided .
Rosicrucian Society. York College.
ROSICRUCIAN SOCIETY . YORK COLLEGE .
rpfllS body held its quarterly meeting on the 26 fch ultimo , in tbo JL Masonic Rooms , Queen's Hotel , York , by permission of tho W . M . and brethren of the Eboracum Lodgo . Tlie following members were present : —Fratres T . B . Whytehead IX Oh . Adept , J . S . Cumberland VII as Suffragan , T . W . Holmes VI Celebrant , J . C . Thompson I as 1 st A ., J . Todd I as 2 nd A ., C . R , Fry I as 3 rd A ., J . T .
Atkinson I as 4 th A ., J . Gates I as G . T ., A . T . B . Turner II Organist , aud J . Redfare Acolyt ^ . In consequence of the holding of the Prov . Priory of W . Yorkshire at Bradford on the same clay , the West Riding Fratres were many of them unable to bo present , and letters of apology wore read from tho following absentees : —Hon . W . T . Ordc-Powlett , J . W . Woodall , W . Lawtbu , 0 . L . Mason , W . Rowley ,
S . Middleton , C . S . Lane , W . Rowley , W . C . Lukis , T . J . Wilkinson , W . Paley , J . Maffoy , 11 . W . Moore , M . Millington , and others . Successful ballots were taken for Bros . T . M . Barron and S . Wilson , both of the Marqnis of Ripon Lodge , No . 1379 . Frater J . C . Thompson read a deeply interesting paper , entitled " A few short Notes by a Mason in Egypt , " in which he gave a short sketch of somu
of the discoveries made , and ei ; dcnvoured to indicate the similarities between the ancient Egyptian faith nnd the teachings of Masonry . Frater T . B . Whytehead thanked Fiater Thompson for his able p'ipcr , and referred to the study of Egyptology as one of the most interesting sciences of the day . He alluded to several works iu existence on the subject , and to tho Boulak Collection , aud expressed a
Rosicrucian Society. York College.
wish that all Masons on their travels would , like Frater Thompson , mako notes for the benefit of their brethren at home . It was agreed that Frater Thompson ' s paper shonld bo published . Several Masonic relies aud curiosities wero then produced by tho membera and handed round for examination . Frater Cumberland exhibited his interesting collection of Masonic jewels ,
several of them being old and rare . Fra . Whytehead showed a curious old cartoon , or emblematical illustration , published by a Dntch androgynous Lodgo in the last century , which had been forwarded to him by Brother Thomas Frances , of Ilavant , and some immortelles and sprigs of yew from the casket of the lato Brother J . A . Garfield , President of the United States , forwarded by Brother
C . E . Meyor , of Philadelphia . Tho name of a candidate was proposed for ballot ; and the Chief Adept announced that for tho annual meeting , to bo held at York , in February , two papers had been promised , one by Fra . C . L . Mason , of Leeds , on the Legend of tho Third Degree , and one hy Fra . fcho Rov . W . C . Lnkis , on the Papal Bull against Freemasons , and some replies thereto . Tho College was then closed . The members afterwards partook of tea together .
The self-styled Grand Lodge of New South "Wales has had the assurance to apply tn our "United Grand Lodge for recognition as an independent Masonic body . One of the warrants issued during the period which has elapsed since the last meeting of Grand Lodge is for a
Lodge to meet at Brixton Hall , Acre Lane , Brixton , during the winter months . The want of a local Lodge has long been felt , and tho efforts of some well-known residents to supply the want have now proved successful . The Lodge
will bo known as the Brixton Lodge , No . 1949 , the Officers designate being Bro . H . Lovegrove P . M . P . P . G . S . Works Middlesex W . M ., Bro . H . B . Marshall , CO ., F . R . G . S ., S . W ., ancl W . E . Farriugton J . W . The consecration , by the Grand Secretary , will take place early in the New Year .
We have received a very pretty comical pocket-book almanack from Eugene Rimmel , the well known perfumer of London , Brighton , Paris , Nice , & c , which is adorned with some very "well execiited pictures of the " Beaux and Belles of yore . " As is customary with the productions
emanating from this house , it is sweetly perfumed . We also have copy of the ordinary almanack of the same firm , which is this year adorned with " northern flowers , " not only the flowers themselves being represented , but also
types of the fairer sex ot tho several races of the northern hemisphere . We understand these works are supplied at any of Mr . Rimmel ' s establishments . A very large assortment of presents for Christmas are likewise among the specialities offered at the present time .
At the meeting of the St . Ambrose Lodge of Instruction , No . 1891 , on Monday , 5 th December , the Preceptor Bro . H . E . Prances , P . P . G . D . Surrey , has been solicited to work the ceremony of Installation , and from the known
ability of Bro . Frances a large gathering is anticipated . This Lndge , lately inaugurated , is rapidly increasing in numbers . It meets on Monday evenings , at 7 . 30 ., at Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington .
Next year Ash Wednesday will fall on the 22 nd February , the day originally selected and approved by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . for holding the Anniversary Festival of the R . M . Benevolent Institution . Undei these circumstances a change has become necessary , and
the Festival will take place on Tuesday , 21 st February 1882 . R . W . Bro . Colonel Lloyd-Philipps , P . G . Master of the Western Division of South Wales , has kindly arranged to take the chair . "We trust he will receive the degree of support which all Presidents on these occasions arc entitled to expect .
A NEW HALL ron EALINCV . —We had the pleasure , on the invitation of Bro . Delevante , S . W . of tho Asaph Lodgo , to take part in the inaugural banquet held on the 29 th ult ., to celebrate the opening of tho new " Lyric Hall , " Broadway , Ealing , of which he is the Proprietor . Tho chair was taken by J . Armstrong , Esq ., who must bo complimented on his bnsiness-like conduct . The hall is a spacious ,
well lighted and ventilated structure , surrounded by convenient offices and saloons , tho ono in front boing especially suited to its purpose , —the exhibition and sale of pianofortes . The hall is fitted with a spacious gallery at ono end , and an excellent orchestra and platform at tho other . Tho banquet , excellent in service and quality , was accompanied by a , very good concert , furnished by Miss
Delcvanto , Bros . A . Thomas , Connevy , G . Fox , and others . This hall supplies the want always felt in suburbs which arc devoid nf snch , viz . a place in which concerts , ball nnd banquets , public , private , and even political , meetings , can be held without undue beat pervading the place . Wo hopo Era . Delevante , whose speechmakiiig was an especial treat , it , being refreshingly unconventional and witty , will be successful , both financially nnd socially , in his proprietorship .
We have received from F . Amos and Co ., Berners Street , W ., a copy of a song by Bro . ¥ . J uliau Croger , entitled " Told in confidence !" Wo only wish to mako one remark , — Get it !