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THE TEACHERS UNION AT SWANSEA .
THE local Freemasons , with the hospitality which has always been characteristic of them , extended a warm and brotherly greeting to the Masonic brethren attending the N . U . T . Bro . H . G . Davies Worshipful Master of the Indefatigable Lodge , in order to perform this function , called a special or
emergency meeting for the 28 th ult . He had the support of the Masters of the other local Lodges—the Talbot and Caradoc . The Worshipful Masters of the Glamorgan , Bute , Tennant , Duke of York , and Llangattock Lodges also accepted the invitation to pay an official visit , says the " Schoolmaster . "
Among the distinguished brethren who were present to support the Master in the chair were : Bros . Marmaduke Tennant Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Province and P . A . G . D . C . of England , the Eight Hon . the Earl of Jersey Past Senior Grand Warden of England Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire , Sir John Jones Jenkins , M . P ., P . M . 1323 P . Prov . Junior Grand Warden , Sir John T . D . Llewelyn , Bart ., M . P ., D . Brynmor Jones , M . P ., Provincial Junior Grand Warden , & c .
The Lodge was opened at half-past six , and Masonic work wa 3 proceeded with , and then followed an interesting event—the presentation of a very handsome jewel to Brother J . Lindley Smith I . P . M . P . G . Tr ., for his past services as Provincial Grand Treasurer . This presentation was made on behalf of the Lodge by Earl Jersey .
His Lordship , in pinning the jewel on Bro . Smith ' s breast , took the occasion to congratulate him upon the important appointment which had been given him , and expressed the hope that he would live long to serve his country and to wear the jewel which he now presented . Bro . Smith suitably thanked the brethren and his Lordship for his kind wishes , and in the course o £ his remarks said that ha
should ever remember the kindness that he had received at the hands of the Indefatigable Lodge . Hearty congratulations were tendered to the Worshipful Master by the many representatives of Lodges throughout the kingdom , and the Lodge was then closed . The brethren adjourned to the Grand Hotel to supper , the Worshipful Master presiding , and he was supported by many distinguished brethren .
After the Loyal toasts , Brother Sir John Jones Jenkins , M . P ., P . M . P . P . J . G . W ., who was most heartily received , submitted the M . W . the Pro Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of England . It afforded him , he said , much pleasure to propose this toast . The Grand Lodge of England stood high in the estimation of all of them , perhaps not so much for its name as for those eminent men who always composed it . They had at its head the
Prince of Wales , and it was astonishing how far-reaching Freemasonry was . There they had the Prince of Wales at the head of the greatest Order in the world , closely connected with a very large number of other Orders , whilst he was also Chancellor of the Welsh University . The Pro Grand Master the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Lathom was well-known to a great many of them . They had seen him at Swansea on several occasions , and hoped to see him before
long once again in the Province . He had also great pleasure to mention the name of the Earl of Jersey Prov . G . M . Oxfordshire and P . S . G . VV . of England . In him they had a nobleman who not only made himself useful in many spheres of life , but whatever ho did ho did thoroughly . He had heard some rumours that there was a probability of the Earl of Jersey , hi the near future ,
living and spending more time amongst them in South Wales . He was sure that he was only echoing the sentiments of all the members of the Indefatigable Lodge , when he said that he hoped those rumours had some foundation in truth . They all hoped to see more of his lordshi p in the future than they had in the past . Sir John then submitted the toast , coupling with it the name of the Earl of Jersey .
The Earl of Jersey , in responding , thanked the Brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which they had received the toast , and also Brother Davies , their Worshipful Master , for having kindly invited him to be present to meet the distinguished Brethren whom he had the pleasure of seeing around him . With regard to the Grand Lodge of England , everybody would agree with what Bro . Sir John Jones Jenkins had said that their Pro G . M .
was certainly the right man in the right place , and he thought that the men who belonged to the Order were men who studied the interests of Masonry in every part of their territory , and who exercised a far-reaching public influence . He thought also that nothing could please the Grand Lodge more than to know that upon this occasion the Brethren of the Indefatigable Lodge had used the advantages of -Masonry to extend their hospitality to those who came
to Swansea . There could be nothing pleasanter than to think that they were Masons not of one particular Lodge , but Masons who were always glad to have the opportunity of showing that they belonged to a Brotherhood which was not confiued to Lodges , but was universal . Masonry had a wide influence , and they were true Masons when they tried to take advantage of their
Masonry to show to others that really they were all upon the same level . In conclusion , the Earl of Jersey expressed the hope that the Brethren who came from other parts of the country would go away impressed with the enthusiastic manner in which Masonry was conducted in Swansea , and also with the hospitality of the Lodge , of which he felt proud that he himself was a member .
Bro . Henry Simons P . M . Treasurer P . P . S . G . W . submitted the Provincial Grand Master and his Deputy . In the course of a few remarks he said it was with great regret that they had to account for the absence of the Prov . Grand Master Bro . Lord Llangattock , who had intended to be present . They were fortunate in having two such good Officers at the head of their
Province . Since the Right Hon . Provincial Grand Master had been at the head he had made it a point to be with them at least once a year , whilst he had also made several special visits to Lodges in the Province . Referring to the Deputy Bro . Marmaduke Tounaut , who unfortunately had had to leave early to catch his train , he was one whom every Mason in South Wales reverenced and loved . Bro . Herbert G . Davies W . M . then felicitously submitted the toast of the evening , the Visitors . He said they were honoured by having around them
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visiting brethren representing nearly every class of life and from all quarters of the empire . He could see amongst them members of the House of Peers , House of Commons , and as they still had their I . P . M . amongst them he must include House of Correction , " Council of Education , also Brethren whom except upon an occasion such as this they did not particularly desire to meet , viz ., barristers and lawyers , met in the common bond of brotherhood . On behalf of his Lodge he tendered to the visitors a most hearty welcome to
Swansea , and ho felt proud that he had the honour to preside over such an important and unique gathering of Masons in this ancient borough . He could assure the visitors that he was delighted to see them , glad to welcome them , and to extend the right hand of fellowship to Brethren who were engaged in the responsible task of training the future generation . He had much pleasure in coupling with the toast the names of Bro . 0 . James W . M . 1963 ; Bro . Councillor J . Welch W . M . 1110 ; Bro . A . W . Pillinger W . M . 902 :
Bro . Ernest Gray , M . A ., M . P ., 2291 , who was closely connected with the Educational Scheme of the country , he having been a couple of years back President of the N . U . T . and whom they were glad of the privilege of seeing amongst them that night ; Bro . Sir J . T . Dillwyn Llewelyn , Bart ., M . P ., one whom , whatever might be their political opinions , he felt sure every Swansea Brother highly esteemed and revered—the brethren of his Lodge would be delighted to hear that Bro . Sir John Llewelyn had requested him
to propose him as a re-joining member of the Indefatigable ; Bro . D . Brynmor Jones , Q . C , M . P ., who was a Past Warden of the Kaiser-i-hind Lodge , London , whom they all knew and highly respected , and whom they trusted , to have the pleasure of seeing insalled as W . M . of the Afan Lodge , of which he had become a joining member ; and last , but not least , they had Bro . G . M . E . Hamilton P . M . 1641 also P . M . and Sec . of No . 1446 , whose name he had at his own request reserved until the end . Before submitting
the toast he could not refrain from acknowledging the courtesy and kindness he had received from Bro . Hamilton , in conjunction with Bro . John Willams P . M ., Bryn Mill , and the valuable assistance he had rendered him in getting the members of his Union there that evening in such goodly numbers , and thus making the gathering a grand success . For the information of those who were not connected with the N . U . T ., he would inform them that Bro . Hamilton filled the arduous and honorary post of Treasurer to the Union .
Bro . James W . M . 1963 , one of the Brethren of the N . U . T ., responded in a few happy remarks , in which he expressed , on behalf of the other N . U . T . Brethren present , the pleasure it gave him to thank the Swansea Lodge for the cordial way in which the toast had been received , and also the felicitous way in which it had been moved . He was glad the N . U . T . had been able to furnish forty-five Brethren for the occasion . Amongst that number there
were several past Presidents of the Union , several present and past members of the executive , and five out of the six present principal officials of the Union . It had been exceedingly interesting to him to be present , and hear the admirable manner in which the ceremony had been performed , and especially to note the superiority of the method of working the Indefatigable Lodge , as compared with the methods of most of the London Lodges . Bro . Councillor Welsh W . M . 1110 said he also had been struck with the
¦ work of the Lodge , and the way it was carried out . He congratulated the Lodge upon the admirable way this was done , and said the day would be a red-letter one to them . He might say for his own part that when he came to Swansea he was not particularly attracted by the town . On his way to the town last week it was raining cats and dogs , and when he entered it the same
process was in progress . He had learnt that it was the habit of Swansea to have rain some thirteen months out of the twelve . The climate , he must say , was moist . It had improved during the conference week , and he hoped the conference would be finished with that eclat which had attended its meetings in all other towns . The gathering that evening was , he though , unique .
Bro . Pillinger W . M . 902 had been many years a Mason , and thought it an organisation that promoted to the fullest extent that hearty goodwill that should exist between man and man . It embraced every section of society , and encouraged charity in its truest sense . Bro . Ernest Gray , M . P ., said he was only a young member of the Craft ,
bub he had learnt that one of the great fundamental truths of Freemasonry was that of charity , and the Swansea Brethren had that evening given a vivid interpretation of it in its widest sense . The N . U . T . would regard that gathering as one of the most agreeable held in connection with the conference , and no memory would be dearer to them than that which they would hold of the great kindness shown to them that evening .
Bro . Sir J . T . D . Llewelyn , Bart ., M . P ., said it was with mixed feelings that he addressed them . He felt that he had been a very bad Mason , but he was there that evening because he desired to support the Worshipful Master and Brethren in Swansea in the very cordial reception they had given to the Brethren of the Craft who came from outside Swansea , and who were paying a visit on this most interesting occasion . He himself was , many years ago , a member of the Indefatigable Lodge , but had had to leave it because the
great distanco between his home and the place of meeting prevented him carrying out the duties of the Craft as he should have liked . He afterwards maintained the deepest desire to try and bring an educating influence to bear on his poorer Brethren of other branches , and to enable them to put into a more satisfactory financial position those branches of the same Brotherhood
as that m which the Indefatigable Lodgft had set a notable and successful example . In what he had done to promote the interests of bis poorer Brethren , he had tried to live up to the great standard which had been set for so many years by the Freemasons of England . He deeply regretted not having been an active member of the Indefatigable Lodge , but he should be only too glad to do what he could to promote the best interests of the Craft in Swansea .
Bro . D . Brynmor Jones , Q . C , M . P ., said the Lodge was not only indefatigable but efficient . He was pleased that they had been able to get together in Swansea that week so many worthy Masons , and as a visitor to the Lodge he most cordially thanked tho Worshipful Master for the kind and enthusiastic reception that had been extended him . Bro . G . M . E . Hamilton , in thanking the Brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which they bad received his name , also expressed his gratitude to
the W . M . and Bro . P . M . John Williams for having so kindly arranged to hold an Emergency Lodge for the benefit of the members of his Union . The same thing had been attempted in other towns where the N . U . T . had held their annual conferences , but upon a much smaller scale , owing to the matter not having beeu taken in hand until close upon the date of their visits . Never had they received such a grand and brilliant reception , and it was a red-letter day in the history of the Masonic Brethren connected with the
Union . With respect to the work of the Indefatigable Lodge , he would not state that he had over seen it done better , but he most emphatically assured them that during all the years he had been a Mason , he had never before seen it done as well . On behalf of the N . U . T . Brethren , he had very great pleasure in asking the W . M . to accept a cheque for . 210 10 s , towards his list as Festival' Steward to the 109 th Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , at which Bro . Lord Llangattock his Provincial Grand Master would preside .
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The Teachers Union At Swansea.
THE TEACHERS UNION AT SWANSEA .
THE local Freemasons , with the hospitality which has always been characteristic of them , extended a warm and brotherly greeting to the Masonic brethren attending the N . U . T . Bro . H . G . Davies Worshipful Master of the Indefatigable Lodge , in order to perform this function , called a special or
emergency meeting for the 28 th ult . He had the support of the Masters of the other local Lodges—the Talbot and Caradoc . The Worshipful Masters of the Glamorgan , Bute , Tennant , Duke of York , and Llangattock Lodges also accepted the invitation to pay an official visit , says the " Schoolmaster . "
Among the distinguished brethren who were present to support the Master in the chair were : Bros . Marmaduke Tennant Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Province and P . A . G . D . C . of England , the Eight Hon . the Earl of Jersey Past Senior Grand Warden of England Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire , Sir John Jones Jenkins , M . P ., P . M . 1323 P . Prov . Junior Grand Warden , Sir John T . D . Llewelyn , Bart ., M . P ., D . Brynmor Jones , M . P ., Provincial Junior Grand Warden , & c .
The Lodge was opened at half-past six , and Masonic work wa 3 proceeded with , and then followed an interesting event—the presentation of a very handsome jewel to Brother J . Lindley Smith I . P . M . P . G . Tr ., for his past services as Provincial Grand Treasurer . This presentation was made on behalf of the Lodge by Earl Jersey .
His Lordship , in pinning the jewel on Bro . Smith ' s breast , took the occasion to congratulate him upon the important appointment which had been given him , and expressed the hope that he would live long to serve his country and to wear the jewel which he now presented . Bro . Smith suitably thanked the brethren and his Lordship for his kind wishes , and in the course o £ his remarks said that ha
should ever remember the kindness that he had received at the hands of the Indefatigable Lodge . Hearty congratulations were tendered to the Worshipful Master by the many representatives of Lodges throughout the kingdom , and the Lodge was then closed . The brethren adjourned to the Grand Hotel to supper , the Worshipful Master presiding , and he was supported by many distinguished brethren .
After the Loyal toasts , Brother Sir John Jones Jenkins , M . P ., P . M . P . P . J . G . W ., who was most heartily received , submitted the M . W . the Pro Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of England . It afforded him , he said , much pleasure to propose this toast . The Grand Lodge of England stood high in the estimation of all of them , perhaps not so much for its name as for those eminent men who always composed it . They had at its head the
Prince of Wales , and it was astonishing how far-reaching Freemasonry was . There they had the Prince of Wales at the head of the greatest Order in the world , closely connected with a very large number of other Orders , whilst he was also Chancellor of the Welsh University . The Pro Grand Master the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Lathom was well-known to a great many of them . They had seen him at Swansea on several occasions , and hoped to see him before
long once again in the Province . He had also great pleasure to mention the name of the Earl of Jersey Prov . G . M . Oxfordshire and P . S . G . VV . of England . In him they had a nobleman who not only made himself useful in many spheres of life , but whatever ho did ho did thoroughly . He had heard some rumours that there was a probability of the Earl of Jersey , hi the near future ,
living and spending more time amongst them in South Wales . He was sure that he was only echoing the sentiments of all the members of the Indefatigable Lodge , when he said that he hoped those rumours had some foundation in truth . They all hoped to see more of his lordshi p in the future than they had in the past . Sir John then submitted the toast , coupling with it the name of the Earl of Jersey .
The Earl of Jersey , in responding , thanked the Brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which they had received the toast , and also Brother Davies , their Worshipful Master , for having kindly invited him to be present to meet the distinguished Brethren whom he had the pleasure of seeing around him . With regard to the Grand Lodge of England , everybody would agree with what Bro . Sir John Jones Jenkins had said that their Pro G . M .
was certainly the right man in the right place , and he thought that the men who belonged to the Order were men who studied the interests of Masonry in every part of their territory , and who exercised a far-reaching public influence . He thought also that nothing could please the Grand Lodge more than to know that upon this occasion the Brethren of the Indefatigable Lodge had used the advantages of -Masonry to extend their hospitality to those who came
to Swansea . There could be nothing pleasanter than to think that they were Masons not of one particular Lodge , but Masons who were always glad to have the opportunity of showing that they belonged to a Brotherhood which was not confiued to Lodges , but was universal . Masonry had a wide influence , and they were true Masons when they tried to take advantage of their
Masonry to show to others that really they were all upon the same level . In conclusion , the Earl of Jersey expressed the hope that the Brethren who came from other parts of the country would go away impressed with the enthusiastic manner in which Masonry was conducted in Swansea , and also with the hospitality of the Lodge , of which he felt proud that he himself was a member .
Bro . Henry Simons P . M . Treasurer P . P . S . G . W . submitted the Provincial Grand Master and his Deputy . In the course of a few remarks he said it was with great regret that they had to account for the absence of the Prov . Grand Master Bro . Lord Llangattock , who had intended to be present . They were fortunate in having two such good Officers at the head of their
Province . Since the Right Hon . Provincial Grand Master had been at the head he had made it a point to be with them at least once a year , whilst he had also made several special visits to Lodges in the Province . Referring to the Deputy Bro . Marmaduke Tounaut , who unfortunately had had to leave early to catch his train , he was one whom every Mason in South Wales reverenced and loved . Bro . Herbert G . Davies W . M . then felicitously submitted the toast of the evening , the Visitors . He said they were honoured by having around them
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visiting brethren representing nearly every class of life and from all quarters of the empire . He could see amongst them members of the House of Peers , House of Commons , and as they still had their I . P . M . amongst them he must include House of Correction , " Council of Education , also Brethren whom except upon an occasion such as this they did not particularly desire to meet , viz ., barristers and lawyers , met in the common bond of brotherhood . On behalf of his Lodge he tendered to the visitors a most hearty welcome to
Swansea , and ho felt proud that he had the honour to preside over such an important and unique gathering of Masons in this ancient borough . He could assure the visitors that he was delighted to see them , glad to welcome them , and to extend the right hand of fellowship to Brethren who were engaged in the responsible task of training the future generation . He had much pleasure in coupling with the toast the names of Bro . 0 . James W . M . 1963 ; Bro . Councillor J . Welch W . M . 1110 ; Bro . A . W . Pillinger W . M . 902 :
Bro . Ernest Gray , M . A ., M . P ., 2291 , who was closely connected with the Educational Scheme of the country , he having been a couple of years back President of the N . U . T . and whom they were glad of the privilege of seeing amongst them that night ; Bro . Sir J . T . Dillwyn Llewelyn , Bart ., M . P ., one whom , whatever might be their political opinions , he felt sure every Swansea Brother highly esteemed and revered—the brethren of his Lodge would be delighted to hear that Bro . Sir John Llewelyn had requested him
to propose him as a re-joining member of the Indefatigable ; Bro . D . Brynmor Jones , Q . C , M . P ., who was a Past Warden of the Kaiser-i-hind Lodge , London , whom they all knew and highly respected , and whom they trusted , to have the pleasure of seeing insalled as W . M . of the Afan Lodge , of which he had become a joining member ; and last , but not least , they had Bro . G . M . E . Hamilton P . M . 1641 also P . M . and Sec . of No . 1446 , whose name he had at his own request reserved until the end . Before submitting
the toast he could not refrain from acknowledging the courtesy and kindness he had received from Bro . Hamilton , in conjunction with Bro . John Willams P . M ., Bryn Mill , and the valuable assistance he had rendered him in getting the members of his Union there that evening in such goodly numbers , and thus making the gathering a grand success . For the information of those who were not connected with the N . U . T ., he would inform them that Bro . Hamilton filled the arduous and honorary post of Treasurer to the Union .
Bro . James W . M . 1963 , one of the Brethren of the N . U . T ., responded in a few happy remarks , in which he expressed , on behalf of the other N . U . T . Brethren present , the pleasure it gave him to thank the Swansea Lodge for the cordial way in which the toast had been received , and also the felicitous way in which it had been moved . He was glad the N . U . T . had been able to furnish forty-five Brethren for the occasion . Amongst that number there
were several past Presidents of the Union , several present and past members of the executive , and five out of the six present principal officials of the Union . It had been exceedingly interesting to him to be present , and hear the admirable manner in which the ceremony had been performed , and especially to note the superiority of the method of working the Indefatigable Lodge , as compared with the methods of most of the London Lodges . Bro . Councillor Welsh W . M . 1110 said he also had been struck with the
¦ work of the Lodge , and the way it was carried out . He congratulated the Lodge upon the admirable way this was done , and said the day would be a red-letter one to them . He might say for his own part that when he came to Swansea he was not particularly attracted by the town . On his way to the town last week it was raining cats and dogs , and when he entered it the same
process was in progress . He had learnt that it was the habit of Swansea to have rain some thirteen months out of the twelve . The climate , he must say , was moist . It had improved during the conference week , and he hoped the conference would be finished with that eclat which had attended its meetings in all other towns . The gathering that evening was , he though , unique .
Bro . Pillinger W . M . 902 had been many years a Mason , and thought it an organisation that promoted to the fullest extent that hearty goodwill that should exist between man and man . It embraced every section of society , and encouraged charity in its truest sense . Bro . Ernest Gray , M . P ., said he was only a young member of the Craft ,
bub he had learnt that one of the great fundamental truths of Freemasonry was that of charity , and the Swansea Brethren had that evening given a vivid interpretation of it in its widest sense . The N . U . T . would regard that gathering as one of the most agreeable held in connection with the conference , and no memory would be dearer to them than that which they would hold of the great kindness shown to them that evening .
Bro . Sir J . T . D . Llewelyn , Bart ., M . P ., said it was with mixed feelings that he addressed them . He felt that he had been a very bad Mason , but he was there that evening because he desired to support the Worshipful Master and Brethren in Swansea in the very cordial reception they had given to the Brethren of the Craft who came from outside Swansea , and who were paying a visit on this most interesting occasion . He himself was , many years ago , a member of the Indefatigable Lodge , but had had to leave it because the
great distanco between his home and the place of meeting prevented him carrying out the duties of the Craft as he should have liked . He afterwards maintained the deepest desire to try and bring an educating influence to bear on his poorer Brethren of other branches , and to enable them to put into a more satisfactory financial position those branches of the same Brotherhood
as that m which the Indefatigable Lodgft had set a notable and successful example . In what he had done to promote the interests of bis poorer Brethren , he had tried to live up to the great standard which had been set for so many years by the Freemasons of England . He deeply regretted not having been an active member of the Indefatigable Lodge , but he should be only too glad to do what he could to promote the best interests of the Craft in Swansea .
Bro . D . Brynmor Jones , Q . C , M . P ., said the Lodge was not only indefatigable but efficient . He was pleased that they had been able to get together in Swansea that week so many worthy Masons , and as a visitor to the Lodge he most cordially thanked tho Worshipful Master for the kind and enthusiastic reception that had been extended him . Bro . G . M . E . Hamilton , in thanking the Brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which they bad received his name , also expressed his gratitude to
the W . M . and Bro . P . M . John Williams for having so kindly arranged to hold an Emergency Lodge for the benefit of the members of his Union . The same thing had been attempted in other towns where the N . U . T . had held their annual conferences , but upon a much smaller scale , owing to the matter not having beeu taken in hand until close upon the date of their visits . Never had they received such a grand and brilliant reception , and it was a red-letter day in the history of the Masonic Brethren connected with the
Union . With respect to the work of the Indefatigable Lodge , he would not state that he had over seen it done better , but he most emphatically assured them that during all the years he had been a Mason , he had never before seen it done as well . On behalf of the N . U . T . Brethren , he had very great pleasure in asking the W . M . to accept a cheque for . 210 10 s , towards his list as Festival' Steward to the 109 th Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , at which Bro . Lord Llangattock his Provincial Grand Master would preside .