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Province Of West Yorkshire.
Brethren , in this year of the Jnbilee of Her Majesty the Queen , our Grand Registrar has prepared a humble and dutiful Address to Her Majesty , of our loyalty and devotion , whioh I trust you will approve . He will also propose a resolution applicable to the letter received from the Prov . Grand Secretary of North and East
Yorkshire , thanking Lord Zetland for an opportunity for the Members of the Northern and Midland Provinces to attend , on the 14 th of July , a local celebration of the Jubilee at York , and I hope every Brother , and let me add , sisters also , will accept and be present on the occasion . There will be a procession from North and East
Yorkshire Grand Lodge to the Minster , where there will be a Special Masonic Service , and a Sermon will be preached by the Very Rev . the Dean of York , Past Grand Chaplain of England . Later in the afternoon there will be a Conversazione , Masonio Exhibition , and Concert . I hope this grand idea of a local celebration will be warmly
taken up by the Craft in the Northern and Midland Counties , and that this Province will give a cordial co-operation to Lord Zetland for this opportunity of publicly thanking the G . A . O . T . U . in Saint Peter ' s , at York , for the blessings and mercies He has vouchsafed to this country and nation during the past fiftv years of Her Majesty's
beneficent reign over an empire on which the sun is always at high meridian at one point or another , and comprising territories of ten and three quarter millions of square miles , and occupied by five hundred and fifty-nine millions of Her Majesty's subjects . The other watchword of our Order , " Charity , " as I understand it , is
comprehended by " my duty towards my neighbour . The ancient Charges define it as " Brotherly love , " the foundation stone and cope stone , the cement and glory of this ancient Fraternity , A Special Meeting of the Charity Committee was held at Dewsbury , on the 15 th of January this year , when it resolved to recommend to this
Provincial Grand Lodge to purchase two presentations in perpetuity for the Widows ( the Queen herself being a Widow ) in connection with the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution . I feel so sure that the ohairman of the Charity Committee will not enunciate his scheme in vain ; that you will confirm it by the requisite
resolution to carry it into effect . Another resolution , proposing an appropriation from the Prov . Grand Lodge Funds , with whioh to commence the " West Yorkshire Victoria Jubilee Presentations . " Do this , brethren , and thus celebrate and hand down , as a suitable memento of this auspicious occasion , which to ns will never occnr
again to witness the Jubilee of Her Majesty s Reign , by subscribing the sum of 2000 guineas , as suggested . It is with deep regret I have to tell you of the death of our esteemed Bro . S . White P . M ., of Bingley , which sad event took place on the evening of the 25 th inst ., and of Bro . John Hirst , J . P ., of Dobcross . I wish to impress upon Wor .
Masters and Secretaries of Lodges , the importance of strict compliance with Bye-law 30 of this Provincial Grand Lodge , that greater care should be exercised with regard to communications between one Lodge and another which are headed " Confidential , " and when these replies as to the fitness of candidates are read in Lodges duty
convened , that visitors should be courteously invited at such stages of the Lodge ' s proceedings to retire until such business is concluded , as it concerns each particular Lodge alone . I do hope , and let us pray , that the Great Architect of the Universe will mercifully bestow npon the 500 , 000 , 000 of her Majesty ' s subjects the blessings of
peace , and that this year we may be spared the plague of the war , with its miseries of " pestilence and famiue , " and that Her Majesty ' s Jubilee may be enjoyed by all races of mankind under her sway , in the spirit of " Unity , Peace , and Concord . " In acknowledging the valuable services the outgoing Provincial Grand
Officers have rendered during the past year , let me say , that on the appointment of new Officers 1 have done the best to recognise merit under the limited circumstances at my disposal } with 957 Past
Masters worthy of rank , the acceptance by them of any Collar must be considered equivalent to the highest Office it is in my power to offer them . With these remarks , I wish you all a prosperous aud a happy " Jubilee " year .
It was then moved by Bro . Joseph Binney P . M . 139 , Prov . G . Registrar , seconded by W . Bro . A . W . Stanfield P . M . 1019 , P . P . G . Registrar , and resolved , "That the
following Address be presented to Her Majesty the Queen , and that the D . P . G . M ., Prov . G . Registrar , and Prov . G . Secretary forward the same through the proper channel for presentation " : —
TO THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY . MAY IT PLEASE YOUR MAJESTY , We , the Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , Wardens , Officers , and Brethren of tho Sixty-nine Lodges of Antient , Free and Accepted Masons forming tho Province of West Yorkshire , in Grand Lodge assembled , crave permission to hnmbly approach your Majesty a . 3 Patroness and Head of our Order .
We , as representatives of tho Throe thousand three hundred Masons of this Province , who are Members of our Lodges , sincerely tender our loyal am ! dutiful congratula ' ons on the happy attainment of _ the Fiftieth year of your Majesty ' s prosperous and glorioiid Reign .
We earnestly pray that it may please the Great Architect of the Universe long to spare your Majesty to Reign over your vast Empire , on which tho suu never sets , aud o ? er tho various races of mankind who have gratefully enjoyed your Majesty ' s beneficent rule . Given at Iluddersfield , the thirtieth day of March . A L 5 SS 7 A . D . 1887 . '
The circular letter from Lord Carnarvon , M . W . Vro Grand Master , relating to the celebration of Her Majesty ' s Jubilee and the erection of an Imparial Institute was then discussed . It was moved by W . Bro . Edwin Wooclhouso P . M . 20 G 9 , Prov . G . Warden , seconded by W . Bro . Rev Dr T . C . Smyth P . M . 2069 , Prov . G . Chaplain , and resolved ,
Province Of West Yorkshire.
" That each Lodge be invited to contribute a sum of at least Three Guineas to the Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom , the Colonies and India . " The annual report of the Charity Committee was read and adopted , on the motion of W . Bro . W . F . Smithson , Chairman ,
seconded by W . Bro . William Harrop , Vice-Chairman . Pursuant to notice , it was moved by the Chairman of the Charity Committee , seconded by the Vice-Chairman , and resolved , " That the sum of Two Thousand Guineas
( £ 2 , 100 ) be raised by Subscription to purchase the right of two permanent Presentations to the Royal Masonic Benovolent Annuity Fuud for Widows , to be named the ' West Yorkshire Queen Victoria Jubilee Presentations ;'
and on a further motion the D . P . G . M . was elected Treasurer to the Fund . Moved by Bro . F . M . Tindall P . M . 1239 , Prov . Graud Treasurer , seconded by Bro . T . Bateman Fox P . M . 208 , P . P . G . Sword Bearer , and
resolved , " That the sum of Three Hundred Guineas ( £ 315 ) be paid out of the Funds of Provincial Grand Lodge , £ 157 10 s to each Presentation / ' A letter from the
Earl of Zetland , Prov . Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire , inviting the cordial co-operation of Provincial Grand Lodge and the Brethren of this Province in the celebration of the Royal Jubilee at York , on the 14 th , of July , was read . Moved by Bro . Henry Smith D . P . G . M .,
seconded by Bro . W . R . Thomas P . P . G . Deacon , and resolved , " That the thanks of this Prov . Grand Lodge be given to the Prov . Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire for his invitation , and that the same be cordially accepted . " The Prov . Grand Treasurer presented his balance sheet for the past year , as printed on the summons ,
and it was taken as read and adopted . Bro . T . W . Roome P . M . 904 , Prov . Grand Supt . of Works , presented the inventory of property and regalia of Prov . Grand Lodge , and stated that it was in good order , and the two silver vases bequeathed by the late Mrs . Charles Lee were ordered
to be added to the inventory . Moved by Bro . F . M . Tindall P . M . 1239 , Prov . Grand Treasurer , seconded by Bro . G . F . Crowe P . M . 1211 , P . P . G . D ., and resolved ,
" That Bro . Johu William Fourness P . M . 1211 be elected Prov . Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year . " The Prov . G . M . then appointed and invested the following as Provincial Grand Officers for 1887-8 : —
Bro . Lieut-Col . J . E . Bingham - - - Senior Warden John Ambler - Junior Warden Rev . James Gilmore , M . A . " ) f ,, , . Rev . Thomas Greenbury - - - j ^ a P Iain 3 John Win . Fourness ( re-elected ) - - Treasurer
John Kitsou Ibberson - Registrar Herbert G . E . Green - Secretary Charles E . Rhodes - - - - " ) c . ,, John Foster j Senior Deacons Geo . Ed . Bennett - - - . ")_ . _ I ilmnti I InnnAwin mui jyoauuua
Francis Drury Walker - - . j «« Reuben Castle Supt . of Works Joseph Dobson Dir . of Cer . Thomas Denby Deputy Dir . of Cer .
James Kaye Asst . Dir . of Cer . William Stott Sword Bearer Thomas M . Holmes . - - . ) „ , , , „ Edwin Lee Standard Bearers
William Ash Organist W . B . Alderson Asst . Secretary Job Harling Pursuivant Samuel Sugden Asst . Pursuivant Francis Smith
-Thomas Gibson Lewis Buckley Brierley - . . „ , Johu William Tumor .... Rewards Thomas Davis Edmund Lord /
Joshi . i Loo Tyler Jim S heard Asst . Tyler The sum of £ 10 was granted for tho relief of a brother of Ledge 971 , subject to the petition being completed in accordance with Provincial Bye-Law No . 39 . The Right
Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , on behalf of the brethren of tho eight Lsods Lodges , presented Bro . W . B . Townsend P . M . 1211 , P . P . G . C , with a jewel and set of full dress Provincial Grand Organist ' s clothing , as a mark of esteem aud regard for valuable services rendered to the
Craft . Bro . J . H . Simpson W . M . 1102 , on behalf of his Lodge , invited the Provincial Grand Master to hold the October meeting at Mirfield , and at the same time consecrate their new Masonic Hall . Bro . A . Macauiay W . M . 253
invited the Provincial Grand Master to hold the October meeting at Heckmondwike , and assist in celebrating the Centenary of their Lodge . The Ri ght Worshipful Provincial Grand Master said he would consider the applications , and shortly acquaint them with his decision . Provincial
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Province Of West Yorkshire.
Brethren , in this year of the Jnbilee of Her Majesty the Queen , our Grand Registrar has prepared a humble and dutiful Address to Her Majesty , of our loyalty and devotion , whioh I trust you will approve . He will also propose a resolution applicable to the letter received from the Prov . Grand Secretary of North and East
Yorkshire , thanking Lord Zetland for an opportunity for the Members of the Northern and Midland Provinces to attend , on the 14 th of July , a local celebration of the Jubilee at York , and I hope every Brother , and let me add , sisters also , will accept and be present on the occasion . There will be a procession from North and East
Yorkshire Grand Lodge to the Minster , where there will be a Special Masonic Service , and a Sermon will be preached by the Very Rev . the Dean of York , Past Grand Chaplain of England . Later in the afternoon there will be a Conversazione , Masonio Exhibition , and Concert . I hope this grand idea of a local celebration will be warmly
taken up by the Craft in the Northern and Midland Counties , and that this Province will give a cordial co-operation to Lord Zetland for this opportunity of publicly thanking the G . A . O . T . U . in Saint Peter ' s , at York , for the blessings and mercies He has vouchsafed to this country and nation during the past fiftv years of Her Majesty's
beneficent reign over an empire on which the sun is always at high meridian at one point or another , and comprising territories of ten and three quarter millions of square miles , and occupied by five hundred and fifty-nine millions of Her Majesty's subjects . The other watchword of our Order , " Charity , " as I understand it , is
comprehended by " my duty towards my neighbour . The ancient Charges define it as " Brotherly love , " the foundation stone and cope stone , the cement and glory of this ancient Fraternity , A Special Meeting of the Charity Committee was held at Dewsbury , on the 15 th of January this year , when it resolved to recommend to this
Provincial Grand Lodge to purchase two presentations in perpetuity for the Widows ( the Queen herself being a Widow ) in connection with the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution . I feel so sure that the ohairman of the Charity Committee will not enunciate his scheme in vain ; that you will confirm it by the requisite
resolution to carry it into effect . Another resolution , proposing an appropriation from the Prov . Grand Lodge Funds , with whioh to commence the " West Yorkshire Victoria Jubilee Presentations . " Do this , brethren , and thus celebrate and hand down , as a suitable memento of this auspicious occasion , which to ns will never occnr
again to witness the Jubilee of Her Majesty s Reign , by subscribing the sum of 2000 guineas , as suggested . It is with deep regret I have to tell you of the death of our esteemed Bro . S . White P . M ., of Bingley , which sad event took place on the evening of the 25 th inst ., and of Bro . John Hirst , J . P ., of Dobcross . I wish to impress upon Wor .
Masters and Secretaries of Lodges , the importance of strict compliance with Bye-law 30 of this Provincial Grand Lodge , that greater care should be exercised with regard to communications between one Lodge and another which are headed " Confidential , " and when these replies as to the fitness of candidates are read in Lodges duty
convened , that visitors should be courteously invited at such stages of the Lodge ' s proceedings to retire until such business is concluded , as it concerns each particular Lodge alone . I do hope , and let us pray , that the Great Architect of the Universe will mercifully bestow npon the 500 , 000 , 000 of her Majesty ' s subjects the blessings of
peace , and that this year we may be spared the plague of the war , with its miseries of " pestilence and famiue , " and that Her Majesty ' s Jubilee may be enjoyed by all races of mankind under her sway , in the spirit of " Unity , Peace , and Concord . " In acknowledging the valuable services the outgoing Provincial Grand
Officers have rendered during the past year , let me say , that on the appointment of new Officers 1 have done the best to recognise merit under the limited circumstances at my disposal } with 957 Past
Masters worthy of rank , the acceptance by them of any Collar must be considered equivalent to the highest Office it is in my power to offer them . With these remarks , I wish you all a prosperous aud a happy " Jubilee " year .
It was then moved by Bro . Joseph Binney P . M . 139 , Prov . G . Registrar , seconded by W . Bro . A . W . Stanfield P . M . 1019 , P . P . G . Registrar , and resolved , "That the
following Address be presented to Her Majesty the Queen , and that the D . P . G . M ., Prov . G . Registrar , and Prov . G . Secretary forward the same through the proper channel for presentation " : —
TO THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY . MAY IT PLEASE YOUR MAJESTY , We , the Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , Wardens , Officers , and Brethren of tho Sixty-nine Lodges of Antient , Free and Accepted Masons forming tho Province of West Yorkshire , in Grand Lodge assembled , crave permission to hnmbly approach your Majesty a . 3 Patroness and Head of our Order .
We , as representatives of tho Throe thousand three hundred Masons of this Province , who are Members of our Lodges , sincerely tender our loyal am ! dutiful congratula ' ons on the happy attainment of _ the Fiftieth year of your Majesty ' s prosperous and glorioiid Reign .
We earnestly pray that it may please the Great Architect of the Universe long to spare your Majesty to Reign over your vast Empire , on which tho suu never sets , aud o ? er tho various races of mankind who have gratefully enjoyed your Majesty ' s beneficent rule . Given at Iluddersfield , the thirtieth day of March . A L 5 SS 7 A . D . 1887 . '
The circular letter from Lord Carnarvon , M . W . Vro Grand Master , relating to the celebration of Her Majesty ' s Jubilee and the erection of an Imparial Institute was then discussed . It was moved by W . Bro . Edwin Wooclhouso P . M . 20 G 9 , Prov . G . Warden , seconded by W . Bro . Rev Dr T . C . Smyth P . M . 2069 , Prov . G . Chaplain , and resolved ,
Province Of West Yorkshire.
" That each Lodge be invited to contribute a sum of at least Three Guineas to the Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom , the Colonies and India . " The annual report of the Charity Committee was read and adopted , on the motion of W . Bro . W . F . Smithson , Chairman ,
seconded by W . Bro . William Harrop , Vice-Chairman . Pursuant to notice , it was moved by the Chairman of the Charity Committee , seconded by the Vice-Chairman , and resolved , " That the sum of Two Thousand Guineas
( £ 2 , 100 ) be raised by Subscription to purchase the right of two permanent Presentations to the Royal Masonic Benovolent Annuity Fuud for Widows , to be named the ' West Yorkshire Queen Victoria Jubilee Presentations ;'
and on a further motion the D . P . G . M . was elected Treasurer to the Fund . Moved by Bro . F . M . Tindall P . M . 1239 , Prov . Graud Treasurer , seconded by Bro . T . Bateman Fox P . M . 208 , P . P . G . Sword Bearer , and
resolved , " That the sum of Three Hundred Guineas ( £ 315 ) be paid out of the Funds of Provincial Grand Lodge , £ 157 10 s to each Presentation / ' A letter from the
Earl of Zetland , Prov . Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire , inviting the cordial co-operation of Provincial Grand Lodge and the Brethren of this Province in the celebration of the Royal Jubilee at York , on the 14 th , of July , was read . Moved by Bro . Henry Smith D . P . G . M .,
seconded by Bro . W . R . Thomas P . P . G . Deacon , and resolved , " That the thanks of this Prov . Grand Lodge be given to the Prov . Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire for his invitation , and that the same be cordially accepted . " The Prov . Grand Treasurer presented his balance sheet for the past year , as printed on the summons ,
and it was taken as read and adopted . Bro . T . W . Roome P . M . 904 , Prov . Grand Supt . of Works , presented the inventory of property and regalia of Prov . Grand Lodge , and stated that it was in good order , and the two silver vases bequeathed by the late Mrs . Charles Lee were ordered
to be added to the inventory . Moved by Bro . F . M . Tindall P . M . 1239 , Prov . Grand Treasurer , seconded by Bro . G . F . Crowe P . M . 1211 , P . P . G . D ., and resolved ,
" That Bro . Johu William Fourness P . M . 1211 be elected Prov . Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year . " The Prov . G . M . then appointed and invested the following as Provincial Grand Officers for 1887-8 : —
Bro . Lieut-Col . J . E . Bingham - - - Senior Warden John Ambler - Junior Warden Rev . James Gilmore , M . A . " ) f ,, , . Rev . Thomas Greenbury - - - j ^ a P Iain 3 John Win . Fourness ( re-elected ) - - Treasurer
John Kitsou Ibberson - Registrar Herbert G . E . Green - Secretary Charles E . Rhodes - - - - " ) c . ,, John Foster j Senior Deacons Geo . Ed . Bennett - - - . ")_ . _ I ilmnti I InnnAwin mui jyoauuua
Francis Drury Walker - - . j «« Reuben Castle Supt . of Works Joseph Dobson Dir . of Cer . Thomas Denby Deputy Dir . of Cer .
James Kaye Asst . Dir . of Cer . William Stott Sword Bearer Thomas M . Holmes . - - . ) „ , , , „ Edwin Lee Standard Bearers
William Ash Organist W . B . Alderson Asst . Secretary Job Harling Pursuivant Samuel Sugden Asst . Pursuivant Francis Smith
-Thomas Gibson Lewis Buckley Brierley - . . „ , Johu William Tumor .... Rewards Thomas Davis Edmund Lord /
Joshi . i Loo Tyler Jim S heard Asst . Tyler The sum of £ 10 was granted for tho relief of a brother of Ledge 971 , subject to the petition being completed in accordance with Provincial Bye-Law No . 39 . The Right
Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , on behalf of the brethren of tho eight Lsods Lodges , presented Bro . W . B . Townsend P . M . 1211 , P . P . G . C , with a jewel and set of full dress Provincial Grand Organist ' s clothing , as a mark of esteem aud regard for valuable services rendered to the
Craft . Bro . J . H . Simpson W . M . 1102 , on behalf of his Lodge , invited the Provincial Grand Master to hold the October meeting at Mirfield , and at the same time consecrate their new Masonic Hall . Bro . A . Macauiay W . M . 253
invited the Provincial Grand Master to hold the October meeting at Heckmondwike , and assist in celebrating the Centenary of their Lodge . The Ri ght Worshipful Provincial Grand Master said he would consider the applications , and shortly acquaint them with his decision . Provincial