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Masonic Portraits. (No. 62.) Aesculapius.
MASONIC PORTRAITS . ( No . 62 . ) AESCULAPIUS .
" L'honneur acqnis est nne cantiou de celni qu ' cm doit acquorii ' . " ONCE before have we presented our readers with a pen and ink sketch of a worthy brother holding high office in tbe Craft who was likewise a distinguished member of the medical profession . There are many reasons perhaps why medical gentlemen should become
Craftsmen . Those who are fond of playing upon words may see a natural connection between medicine and Freemasonry , in respect of what is known in the latter as well as in the former , as tho " healing" process , while others with a great degree of justice will see in the
love and affection of medical men for the Royal Art merely another illustration of those genial and kindly qualities of heart and mind by which the profession is distinguished . There arc , indeed , few classes of men who do so much good for their fellow creatures . We do
not refer simply to their professional avocations , though the good they do in their medical capacity is incalculable . Rather do we incline to speak of that large-hearted kindness which impels them to assist the poor to so considerable an extent . The good they do is not generally known , but
it is vei'y generally and most deservedly appreciated . Under these circumstances there is every reason why a profession so philanthropically inclined should evince moi * e than usual regard for Masons , and so account for their presence amongst us in such considerable strength ,
speaking numerically . However , bo the reason what it may , there is little doubt that Freemasonry numbers in her ranks many who are highly distinguished in the medical profession . One of our Senior Grand Deacons is an instance . Ho whom we have described as " Hippocrates "—
a contemporary , by the way , of the immortal Pythagorasis anothei ' , and the brother whose portrait we present this day to our readers , nnder the designation of "iEsculapius , " is a third . Doubtless , if we pressed the point still further ,
we should find some difficulty in enumerating in our columns the names of all the prominent physicians and surgeons who are likewise Craftsmen , but such a triad of eminent brethren is sufficient for the purpose either of argument or conjecture .
"iEsculapius , ' who is of honourable descent , aud can trace back his pedigree to warlike ancestors who flourished in the county of Devon in the thirteenth century , after undergoing the customary general training which all youngsters undergo , entered upon that special course of study which
is necessary in the case of men about to enter the medical profession . In this ho distinguished himself , and closed the educational portion of his career by graduating ; in honours . During his professional career he has fulfilled the promise of his early days . He has at different times
held medical appointments of importance , and is now settled in the county town ol' one of our northern Provinces as a physician in large practice . But his medical are not the only duties ho has had to fulfil , and has fulfilled with such distinction . He is a most successful lecturer on
various subjects connected with science and natural history . For many years lie was curator of the local museum , and had almost the sole charge of the local science classes .
He has tho additional honour of being a Fellow of the Linncoan Society , and is a member of the London Literary Union . But though his numerous avocations have neces- j sarily made the most serious demands upon his time , never-
Masonic Portraits. (No. 62.) Aesculapius.
theless ho has for the last thirteen years been a member of the Craft . Ho wns initiated in the year 18 G 5 , in Lodge No . 1051 , then newly warranted in the town he then , as now , resided in , and in a very few months , thanks to the zeal and ability displayed , was honoured with tlie appointment
of Senior Deacon . So rapid , indeed , was his progress in the study of the Royal Art , and so great the esteem in which ho was held by his fellow members , that in little more than two years from the time of his initiation he was elected to fill the chair of his Lodge . To this office he
was unanimously re-elected , a circumstance which reflects credit alike on the recipient of the honour as well as on those who conferred it . Men are not elected for tho second time to fill an important position unless thoy have given irrefragable evidence of merit , nor do people confer such
high distinction unless they are capable of appreciating such worth . Tt was during his Mastership—whether for the first or second year we know not , nor is the point of material importance—and chiefly through his instrumentality , that the late Earl of Zetland , the then M . W . Grand Master
of England , consented to lay tho foundation-stone of the " Royal Albert Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles of the Northern Counties , " one of the noblest charities we havo in this country for those whose mental faculties have never been fully developed or have failed them , and
who consequently are unable to obtain for themselves the necessaries of life . So great was the confidence reposed iu our worthy brother , that , notwithstanding his entrance into our fraternity was of such recent date , the local conduct of the preliminary arrangements was placed entirely
under his direction , and as a meet reward for his exertions , he had the supremo satisfaction of hearing from tho Grand Master and his executive Officers that the assemblage of brethren on the occasion was more numerous than they had over seen before , and that the subsidiary arrangements
were entirely to his Lordship ' s and their satisfaction . It may well be imagined that merit such as our worthy brother had shown would be speedily recognised , and that no long time wonld elapse ere Provincial honours were bestowed upon him , but something further iu the way of
recognition was in store for him , and the high distinction of Grand Sword Bearer of England was conferred on him in 1871 , when only six years had elapsed from the time of his initiation . Twice since then has he occupied the chair of a Lodge , the latter occasion being in the year 1875 ,
when the Morecambe Lodge , No . 1501 , was consecrated by Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , in person , and " / Esculapins " had the great honour of being inducted into the chair of K . S . by his Lordship . He may thus be spoken of as virtually the Father , as well as first Master of this
Lodge . But not alone as an Officer is ho known in his Province . The members of the several Lodges to which he belongs have frequently enjoyed the advantage of his teaching in Lodges of Instruction , and havo again and again had opportunities of hearing him , both in sectional and other lectnrpo . HB has also occasionally iven original
lectures on different subjects connected with Freemasonry , several of which have been published in Masonic journals . He has likewise enacted very favourably the part of Installing Master ; in fact , his services in this capacity are in constant request , both in the town in which he resides and its immediate
neighbourhood , while it is very rrce-inv that he was deputed by the Grand Master of I is Province to take the chair at the consecration of a new Lodge . He has too , held the p ^ st of Secretary to his mother Lodge for eleven years , and early in the present year his retirement
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Masonic Portraits. (No. 62.) Aesculapius.
MASONIC PORTRAITS . ( No . 62 . ) AESCULAPIUS .
" L'honneur acqnis est nne cantiou de celni qu ' cm doit acquorii ' . " ONCE before have we presented our readers with a pen and ink sketch of a worthy brother holding high office in tbe Craft who was likewise a distinguished member of the medical profession . There are many reasons perhaps why medical gentlemen should become
Craftsmen . Those who are fond of playing upon words may see a natural connection between medicine and Freemasonry , in respect of what is known in the latter as well as in the former , as tho " healing" process , while others with a great degree of justice will see in the
love and affection of medical men for the Royal Art merely another illustration of those genial and kindly qualities of heart and mind by which the profession is distinguished . There arc , indeed , few classes of men who do so much good for their fellow creatures . We do
not refer simply to their professional avocations , though the good they do in their medical capacity is incalculable . Rather do we incline to speak of that large-hearted kindness which impels them to assist the poor to so considerable an extent . The good they do is not generally known , but
it is vei'y generally and most deservedly appreciated . Under these circumstances there is every reason why a profession so philanthropically inclined should evince moi * e than usual regard for Masons , and so account for their presence amongst us in such considerable strength ,
speaking numerically . However , bo the reason what it may , there is little doubt that Freemasonry numbers in her ranks many who are highly distinguished in the medical profession . One of our Senior Grand Deacons is an instance . Ho whom we have described as " Hippocrates "—
a contemporary , by the way , of the immortal Pythagorasis anothei ' , and the brother whose portrait we present this day to our readers , nnder the designation of "iEsculapius , " is a third . Doubtless , if we pressed the point still further ,
we should find some difficulty in enumerating in our columns the names of all the prominent physicians and surgeons who are likewise Craftsmen , but such a triad of eminent brethren is sufficient for the purpose either of argument or conjecture .
"iEsculapius , ' who is of honourable descent , aud can trace back his pedigree to warlike ancestors who flourished in the county of Devon in the thirteenth century , after undergoing the customary general training which all youngsters undergo , entered upon that special course of study which
is necessary in the case of men about to enter the medical profession . In this ho distinguished himself , and closed the educational portion of his career by graduating ; in honours . During his professional career he has fulfilled the promise of his early days . He has at different times
held medical appointments of importance , and is now settled in the county town ol' one of our northern Provinces as a physician in large practice . But his medical are not the only duties ho has had to fulfil , and has fulfilled with such distinction . He is a most successful lecturer on
various subjects connected with science and natural history . For many years lie was curator of the local museum , and had almost the sole charge of the local science classes .
He has tho additional honour of being a Fellow of the Linncoan Society , and is a member of the London Literary Union . But though his numerous avocations have neces- j sarily made the most serious demands upon his time , never-
Masonic Portraits. (No. 62.) Aesculapius.
theless ho has for the last thirteen years been a member of the Craft . Ho wns initiated in the year 18 G 5 , in Lodge No . 1051 , then newly warranted in the town he then , as now , resided in , and in a very few months , thanks to the zeal and ability displayed , was honoured with tlie appointment
of Senior Deacon . So rapid , indeed , was his progress in the study of the Royal Art , and so great the esteem in which ho was held by his fellow members , that in little more than two years from the time of his initiation he was elected to fill the chair of his Lodge . To this office he
was unanimously re-elected , a circumstance which reflects credit alike on the recipient of the honour as well as on those who conferred it . Men are not elected for tho second time to fill an important position unless thoy have given irrefragable evidence of merit , nor do people confer such
high distinction unless they are capable of appreciating such worth . Tt was during his Mastership—whether for the first or second year we know not , nor is the point of material importance—and chiefly through his instrumentality , that the late Earl of Zetland , the then M . W . Grand Master
of England , consented to lay tho foundation-stone of the " Royal Albert Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles of the Northern Counties , " one of the noblest charities we havo in this country for those whose mental faculties have never been fully developed or have failed them , and
who consequently are unable to obtain for themselves the necessaries of life . So great was the confidence reposed iu our worthy brother , that , notwithstanding his entrance into our fraternity was of such recent date , the local conduct of the preliminary arrangements was placed entirely
under his direction , and as a meet reward for his exertions , he had the supremo satisfaction of hearing from tho Grand Master and his executive Officers that the assemblage of brethren on the occasion was more numerous than they had over seen before , and that the subsidiary arrangements
were entirely to his Lordship ' s and their satisfaction . It may well be imagined that merit such as our worthy brother had shown would be speedily recognised , and that no long time wonld elapse ere Provincial honours were bestowed upon him , but something further iu the way of
recognition was in store for him , and the high distinction of Grand Sword Bearer of England was conferred on him in 1871 , when only six years had elapsed from the time of his initiation . Twice since then has he occupied the chair of a Lodge , the latter occasion being in the year 1875 ,
when the Morecambe Lodge , No . 1501 , was consecrated by Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , in person , and " / Esculapins " had the great honour of being inducted into the chair of K . S . by his Lordship . He may thus be spoken of as virtually the Father , as well as first Master of this
Lodge . But not alone as an Officer is ho known in his Province . The members of the several Lodges to which he belongs have frequently enjoyed the advantage of his teaching in Lodges of Instruction , and havo again and again had opportunities of hearing him , both in sectional and other lectnrpo . HB has also occasionally iven original
lectures on different subjects connected with Freemasonry , several of which have been published in Masonic journals . He has likewise enacted very favourably the part of Installing Master ; in fact , his services in this capacity are in constant request , both in the town in which he resides and its immediate
neighbourhood , while it is very rrce-inv that he was deputed by the Grand Master of I is Province to take the chair at the consecration of a new Lodge . He has too , held the p ^ st of Secretary to his mother Lodge for eleven years , and early in the present year his retirement