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Masonic Reception Of The British Association At York.
MASONIC RECEPTION OF THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION AT YORK .
WHEN we consider the great antiquity of Freemasonry , the numerous books which have been published in reference to it , tho almost innumerable other works bearing on the subject , and tho general interest felt in its history by brethren throughout the country , we can
but feel surprised that so few public collections of relics of the Craft are to be met with . With , we think , but two exceptions , namely , at the quarters of tho Supreme Council in Golden Square , and among the brethren of York , no systematic public organisations exist in this country for the
acquiring and preservation of curiosities and relics of Masonic history . In these two cases it is true tho collections are of sufficient extent to compensate in a measure for the apathy displayed by the remainder of the English brotherhood , but when we weigh what has been , and is still
being done , by the brethren associated with them , we feel regret that their example is nofc followed more generally , or that some more regular support is given them than is at present the case . On this occasion we shall confine our remarks to the collection which exists at York—the
property ot the York and Eboracum Lodges , or of the brethren who are members of them . The best we can say of this collection is , that every Mason who has an opportunity of doing so should devote a portion of his time to an
inspection of it . We feel assured that he will be pleased at having done so , even if , by a personal acquaintance with some of the relics of the past , he does not feel greater veneration for the Order itself . On the occasion of the
reception of the members of the British Association by the brethren of York , which took place on Monday , at the Masonic Hall , great pains were taken to secure the loan of every item of Masonic interest know of in the district , and the presence of most of these , together with those in the
possession of the York brethren themselves , formed an exhibition which we can but hope will one day become a permanent one in the city . It is doubtless true that private collectors are loth to part with the treasures of which they have , perhaps after great trouble , possessed
themselves , yet in the interest of the general body , it is often found they are willing to do so , provided some suitable place can be found for their reception . This , we venture to think , the brethren of York would be willing to provide , if it was found their already-erected
hall was either unsuited or insufficient for the purpose . We would suggest that each of the exhibitors on the recent occasion be invited to co-operate in some scheme which shall have for its object the permanent collection , in one building , of the many interesting relics which were then
only lent , and this having been done , that brethren throughout the country be invited to co-operate in making at York a really national collection of Masonic curiosities . If this were carried out , and a catalogue of the articles already secured were published , we believe many responses
would be made . At present brethren are really unaware of the class of things for which to seek , or if by chance they become possessors of an old Masonic work , are at a loss to know where to send it in order that it may be of service to the Craft at large . But if it once became known that York
was the recognised centre , the feeling that their gifts might be lost would no longer deter donors or loaners to the general collection . From the prominent part York played in Freemasonry in the past , it would be particularly entitled to the honour of becoming the home of Masonic relics ,
while the collection alread y formed by its brethren , gives it a further claim to this distinction . It has further the advantage of being the home of some of the most enterprising students of Masonic history we can boast of in this country , and is in many other ways eminently suited as tbe centre for a Masonic museum .
The reception of Monday took place , as we have said , at the Masonic Hall , in Duncombe-place , where at seven o ' clock a Lodge of Emergency was opened by the W . M . of No . 236 . The spacious hall was filled to its utmost
capacity , there being upwards of three hundred brethren present , while in the centre of the Lodge , and around the walls , were arranged the various exhibits of the day , of which the following is a list : —
Curious old silver Masonic jewel , letter G in centre , and emblemsvery finely cut . Date unknown—lent ; by Mrs . Tissiman , Scarborough . Curious old jewel , Mark and Craffc combined ; an old York Mark mem . ber ' s medal F . H . C ., & o . Seems to connect Craffc with Mark , rare
Masonic Reception Of The British Association At York.
'pnfc by Bro . R . Boggett P . M . 1605 P . G . S . B . Very fine gilt medal V 7 P > 7 , supposed to have been sVtnt-k at the foundation of a R . A . Chap . ' or , lent by Bro . R . Boggett P . M . 1605 P . G . S . B . North and East Yorkshire . Antique silver star , verv old , about 1790 , lent by Bro . R . Boggett P . M . 1 TO 5 P . G . S . B . Curious old silver Masonic jewel , ' ather rongh in cutting , date about 1790 . lent by Bro . Tissiman 23 P ,
York . Unique oval silver Masonic jewel about 1790 , badge as Craft R . A ., K . T . and " Rosa Crncis , " remarkable , lent by Bro . R . Boggett P . M . 1605 P . G . S . B . Old brass tobar-co-box . Masonio emblems , 1800 , ( puzzle to open ) , lent by Bro . J . T . Seller W . M . 1611 , York . Copies of " toasts Hats , " & c , ( Mnsonio Shakesperian , musical , & c ) , Eboracum Lodge 1611 , lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M . 1611 . History of
tho " Knights of Malta , " by Mons . L'Abbe de Vertot , 71 heads of Grand Masters , Maps , & o ., 1728 , lent by J . S . Cumberland , P . E . P York . Engraving of Foundation of Royal Order of the Free . masons in Palestine , by P . Lambert do Lintofc , 1789 , lent by Humber Lodge 57 , per W . Bro . Dr . Bell D . P . G . M . Fine silver presentation Masonio iowel , presented to John Moore ,
42 nd R . H . R .. St . Andrew ' s Lodge 243 . Jewel , old . lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M . 1611 . Tory fine Rose Cr < ix Collar Jewel , ofearlv date , lent bv Bro . J . S . Cumberland 18 , M W . S . Hilda Chapter . Old Snuffbox , Masonio Emblems , Eboracum 1611 , York . Antique Masonio Jewel , presented by Bro . Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett P . M . P . P . G . S . W . North and East Yorkshire , lent by Eboracum 1611 , York . Fine Old
Mng ( Leeds ware ) , Masonio Emblems , old , lent by Eboracnm Lodge 1011 , York . Very fine Old Glass Goblet and two smaller Glasses , b » antifnlly cut , with Masonio emblems , 1800 , lent by Bro . J . T . Seller P . M . 1611 , York . Old Masonio Pitcher , St . George's Lodg *» 225 , London , lent by Eboracnm 1611 . York . Pair of very fine Masonio Glass Goblets , from North Germanv , 1780 , lent by Bro . J . S . Walton
P . M . Very curious old Engraving of a Freemason , made out of the materials of his Lodge , 1754 , lent by Humber Lodge 57 . Two Wax Impressions of the Seals of the Old Globe Lodge 200 , lent b y Bro . R . H . Peacock . Scarborough . Round Table Top , dark marble , beautifully cut , with Masonio emblems , exceedingly fine , lent by York Lodge 236 . Engraving , published by P . Lambert de
Lintofc , emblematical of character , Grand Lodge and Knights Templars , 1789 , lent by Humber Lodge 57 . Engraving of Apron in commemoration of Earl Moira Acting G . M ., 31 st March 1813 . Hnmber Lodge 57 . " French Ritnal , " lent b y Bro . R . H . Peacock , Scarborough . Very rare silver Masonic Medal , supposed to be second English issue , date 1766 , lent by Bro . J . S .
Cumberland P . M . 1611 . Curious old Masonic apron ( nothing known of it ) lent by Bro . R . H . Peacock Scarborough . Fine oval silver presentation medal , about 1790 , presented to the great grandfather of present owner , Iwnfc bv Bvo . G . 0 . Caster , Peterborough . Gilt R . A . jewel ( John Hirst ) 1796 . lent by Bro . John Chnroh , Sheffield . Cenfcenarv i > wel , Palladian Lodge 141 , 1862 , lent by J . S . Cumber .
land , P . M . 1611 . Very rare silver Masonio jowel , supposed one of first English medals issued in "Marvin ' s" Book of Medals , 1750 , lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M . lfill . Honorary member ' s jewel , ' * Mary Commandery 36 , " Philadelphia , U . S . A ., lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland . F <' ne pierced silver Masonic medal , emblems beautifully cut , 1740-50 , lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M . 1611 . Old
coins struck bv the Grand Masters of fche Order of Malta , 1780 to 1796 , lent by Bro . T . B . Whytehead . Old Masonic Play Bill , 1791 , lent by Eboracnm , 1611 , York .. Curious old silk handkerchief , with Masonic emblems all over ifc , in a dilapidated condition , lent by Bro . R . H . Peacock P . M . 200 Scarborough . Engraving , dedicated to the Dnke of Cumberland , bv P . Lambert de Lintofc , Master of Lodges
531 , 787 , lent by Hnmber Lodge 57 . Bitumen cup . very beautiful , "resented by Wor . Bro . Dr . Bell D . P . G . M ., lent by Eboracum 1611 , York . Photo of Masons' Marks from Stones at Ancient ; Carthage , presented by W . Bro . A . M . Broadlny P . M ., & c , Tunis , lent by Eboracnm lfill , York . Fine old black letter Bible , formerly the property of Grand Lodge afc York , 1761 , lent by Eboracum 1611 ,
York . Small American Rose Crois jewel , modern , lent by J . S . Camberland 18 M W . S . Hilda Chapter . Old Scotch apron , lent by Bro . B . P . Ord P . P . G . Org . Northumberland . Curious old Masonic engraving in commemoration of the Union of the two Grand Lodges in 1813 , lent by Bro . Marshall , Leeds . Scotch Master Mason ' s apron , enrions , old , lent by the Eboracnm Lodge , York . Photographs ,
Ancient Carthage and Neighbourhood , and series of seven curious Masonic Cartoons , lent by the Eboracnm Lodge . Doyle ' s Fellowship , Guernsey , 1820 . Masonic cartoon , Woman's inqnisifciveness and its result . Bronze K . T . badge , lent by Bro . T . B . Whytehead . Antique old silver loving cup , formerly belonging to the Grand Lodge of All England , lenfc by Mrs . Newstead , Selby . Pen and ink sketch of
H . R . H . the late Duke of Sussex M . W . G . M ., lent bv Bro . R . Boggett . Framed series of etchings of Masonic emblems . Old Masonio plate , and cuvions old poigniard , formerly used by the Tyler of the Lodge . Fine old Tyler ' s sword , formerly belonging to the Royal Oak Lodge , Ripon , lent by the De Gray and Ripon Lodge . Knight Templar ' s sword , presented by Sir Knight John Dornan on tbe occasion of the
visit of the Mary Commandery 1878 , lent by the Ancient Ebor Preceptorv . Unfinished carved stone from Ancient Carthage , lent by Eboracnm Lodge , York . Series of fine portraits of the Grand Masters of the Order of Malta , lent by Bro . Whytehead . Six engravings , in commemoration of the Institution of Girls ( Royal Cumberland ) , 1788 , lent by Bro . J . P . Bell . Old silver verge watch ,
fine Masonic emblems , painted by hand ou face , still goes , date 1783 , lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland . Freemasons at work , engraved by Lnmbert , lenfc by the Humber Lodge . Scotch Moira aprons in frame , 1813 , lent by De Grey and Ripon Lodge . Cnrions cartoon of tho procession of the Scald Miserable Masons , 1742 , and fine old Masonic flagon , nsnd as a loving cnp . Flagon stand , very beautifully designed
and emblematically finished , with names of subscribers for the purchase ; lent by the Eboraoum Lodge . Beautiful illuminated addre « s , together with a charity jewel , presented to Bro . J . S . Cnmberland for his labours on behalf of tho Mnsonic Charities . American Masonic medal , to commemorate the laying of tho foundation stone for the Egyptian Obelisk , New York , October 1880 ; lent by Bro . J . S . Cam-
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Masonic Reception Of The British Association At York.
MASONIC RECEPTION OF THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION AT YORK .
WHEN we consider the great antiquity of Freemasonry , the numerous books which have been published in reference to it , tho almost innumerable other works bearing on the subject , and tho general interest felt in its history by brethren throughout the country , we can
but feel surprised that so few public collections of relics of the Craft are to be met with . With , we think , but two exceptions , namely , at the quarters of tho Supreme Council in Golden Square , and among the brethren of York , no systematic public organisations exist in this country for the
acquiring and preservation of curiosities and relics of Masonic history . In these two cases it is true tho collections are of sufficient extent to compensate in a measure for the apathy displayed by the remainder of the English brotherhood , but when we weigh what has been , and is still
being done , by the brethren associated with them , we feel regret that their example is nofc followed more generally , or that some more regular support is given them than is at present the case . On this occasion we shall confine our remarks to the collection which exists at York—the
property ot the York and Eboracum Lodges , or of the brethren who are members of them . The best we can say of this collection is , that every Mason who has an opportunity of doing so should devote a portion of his time to an
inspection of it . We feel assured that he will be pleased at having done so , even if , by a personal acquaintance with some of the relics of the past , he does not feel greater veneration for the Order itself . On the occasion of the
reception of the members of the British Association by the brethren of York , which took place on Monday , at the Masonic Hall , great pains were taken to secure the loan of every item of Masonic interest know of in the district , and the presence of most of these , together with those in the
possession of the York brethren themselves , formed an exhibition which we can but hope will one day become a permanent one in the city . It is doubtless true that private collectors are loth to part with the treasures of which they have , perhaps after great trouble , possessed
themselves , yet in the interest of the general body , it is often found they are willing to do so , provided some suitable place can be found for their reception . This , we venture to think , the brethren of York would be willing to provide , if it was found their already-erected
hall was either unsuited or insufficient for the purpose . We would suggest that each of the exhibitors on the recent occasion be invited to co-operate in some scheme which shall have for its object the permanent collection , in one building , of the many interesting relics which were then
only lent , and this having been done , that brethren throughout the country be invited to co-operate in making at York a really national collection of Masonic curiosities . If this were carried out , and a catalogue of the articles already secured were published , we believe many responses
would be made . At present brethren are really unaware of the class of things for which to seek , or if by chance they become possessors of an old Masonic work , are at a loss to know where to send it in order that it may be of service to the Craft at large . But if it once became known that York
was the recognised centre , the feeling that their gifts might be lost would no longer deter donors or loaners to the general collection . From the prominent part York played in Freemasonry in the past , it would be particularly entitled to the honour of becoming the home of Masonic relics ,
while the collection alread y formed by its brethren , gives it a further claim to this distinction . It has further the advantage of being the home of some of the most enterprising students of Masonic history we can boast of in this country , and is in many other ways eminently suited as tbe centre for a Masonic museum .
The reception of Monday took place , as we have said , at the Masonic Hall , in Duncombe-place , where at seven o ' clock a Lodge of Emergency was opened by the W . M . of No . 236 . The spacious hall was filled to its utmost
capacity , there being upwards of three hundred brethren present , while in the centre of the Lodge , and around the walls , were arranged the various exhibits of the day , of which the following is a list : —
Curious old silver Masonic jewel , letter G in centre , and emblemsvery finely cut . Date unknown—lent ; by Mrs . Tissiman , Scarborough . Curious old jewel , Mark and Craffc combined ; an old York Mark mem . ber ' s medal F . H . C ., & o . Seems to connect Craffc with Mark , rare
Masonic Reception Of The British Association At York.
'pnfc by Bro . R . Boggett P . M . 1605 P . G . S . B . Very fine gilt medal V 7 P > 7 , supposed to have been sVtnt-k at the foundation of a R . A . Chap . ' or , lent by Bro . R . Boggett P . M . 1605 P . G . S . B . North and East Yorkshire . Antique silver star , verv old , about 1790 , lent by Bro . R . Boggett P . M . 1 TO 5 P . G . S . B . Curious old silver Masonic jewel , ' ather rongh in cutting , date about 1790 . lent by Bro . Tissiman 23 P ,
York . Unique oval silver Masonic jewel about 1790 , badge as Craft R . A ., K . T . and " Rosa Crncis , " remarkable , lent by Bro . R . Boggett P . M . 1605 P . G . S . B . Old brass tobar-co-box . Masonio emblems , 1800 , ( puzzle to open ) , lent by Bro . J . T . Seller W . M . 1611 , York . Copies of " toasts Hats , " & c , ( Mnsonio Shakesperian , musical , & c ) , Eboracum Lodge 1611 , lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M . 1611 . History of
tho " Knights of Malta , " by Mons . L'Abbe de Vertot , 71 heads of Grand Masters , Maps , & o ., 1728 , lent by J . S . Cumberland , P . E . P York . Engraving of Foundation of Royal Order of the Free . masons in Palestine , by P . Lambert do Lintofc , 1789 , lent by Humber Lodge 57 , per W . Bro . Dr . Bell D . P . G . M . Fine silver presentation Masonio iowel , presented to John Moore ,
42 nd R . H . R .. St . Andrew ' s Lodge 243 . Jewel , old . lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M . 1611 . Tory fine Rose Cr < ix Collar Jewel , ofearlv date , lent bv Bro . J . S . Cumberland 18 , M W . S . Hilda Chapter . Old Snuffbox , Masonio Emblems , Eboracum 1611 , York . Antique Masonio Jewel , presented by Bro . Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett P . M . P . P . G . S . W . North and East Yorkshire , lent by Eboracum 1611 , York . Fine Old
Mng ( Leeds ware ) , Masonio Emblems , old , lent by Eboracnm Lodge 1011 , York . Very fine Old Glass Goblet and two smaller Glasses , b » antifnlly cut , with Masonio emblems , 1800 , lent by Bro . J . T . Seller P . M . 1611 , York . Old Masonio Pitcher , St . George's Lodg *» 225 , London , lent by Eboracnm 1611 . York . Pair of very fine Masonio Glass Goblets , from North Germanv , 1780 , lent by Bro . J . S . Walton
P . M . Very curious old Engraving of a Freemason , made out of the materials of his Lodge , 1754 , lent by Humber Lodge 57 . Two Wax Impressions of the Seals of the Old Globe Lodge 200 , lent b y Bro . R . H . Peacock . Scarborough . Round Table Top , dark marble , beautifully cut , with Masonio emblems , exceedingly fine , lent by York Lodge 236 . Engraving , published by P . Lambert de
Lintofc , emblematical of character , Grand Lodge and Knights Templars , 1789 , lent by Humber Lodge 57 . Engraving of Apron in commemoration of Earl Moira Acting G . M ., 31 st March 1813 . Hnmber Lodge 57 . " French Ritnal , " lent b y Bro . R . H . Peacock , Scarborough . Very rare silver Masonic Medal , supposed to be second English issue , date 1766 , lent by Bro . J . S .
Cumberland P . M . 1611 . Curious old Masonic apron ( nothing known of it ) lent by Bro . R . H . Peacock Scarborough . Fine oval silver presentation medal , about 1790 , presented to the great grandfather of present owner , Iwnfc bv Bvo . G . 0 . Caster , Peterborough . Gilt R . A . jewel ( John Hirst ) 1796 . lent by Bro . John Chnroh , Sheffield . Cenfcenarv i > wel , Palladian Lodge 141 , 1862 , lent by J . S . Cumber .
land , P . M . 1611 . Very rare silver Masonio jowel , supposed one of first English medals issued in "Marvin ' s" Book of Medals , 1750 , lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M . lfill . Honorary member ' s jewel , ' * Mary Commandery 36 , " Philadelphia , U . S . A ., lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland . F <' ne pierced silver Masonic medal , emblems beautifully cut , 1740-50 , lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M . 1611 . Old
coins struck bv the Grand Masters of fche Order of Malta , 1780 to 1796 , lent by Bro . T . B . Whytehead . Old Masonic Play Bill , 1791 , lent by Eboracnm , 1611 , York .. Curious old silk handkerchief , with Masonic emblems all over ifc , in a dilapidated condition , lent by Bro . R . H . Peacock P . M . 200 Scarborough . Engraving , dedicated to the Dnke of Cumberland , bv P . Lambert de Lintofc , Master of Lodges
531 , 787 , lent by Hnmber Lodge 57 . Bitumen cup . very beautiful , "resented by Wor . Bro . Dr . Bell D . P . G . M ., lent by Eboracum 1611 , York . Photo of Masons' Marks from Stones at Ancient ; Carthage , presented by W . Bro . A . M . Broadlny P . M ., & c , Tunis , lent by Eboracnm lfill , York . Fine old black letter Bible , formerly the property of Grand Lodge afc York , 1761 , lent by Eboracum 1611 ,
York . Small American Rose Crois jewel , modern , lent by J . S . Camberland 18 M W . S . Hilda Chapter . Old Scotch apron , lent by Bro . B . P . Ord P . P . G . Org . Northumberland . Curious old Masonic engraving in commemoration of the Union of the two Grand Lodges in 1813 , lent by Bro . Marshall , Leeds . Scotch Master Mason ' s apron , enrions , old , lent by the Eboracnm Lodge , York . Photographs ,
Ancient Carthage and Neighbourhood , and series of seven curious Masonic Cartoons , lent by the Eboracnm Lodge . Doyle ' s Fellowship , Guernsey , 1820 . Masonic cartoon , Woman's inqnisifciveness and its result . Bronze K . T . badge , lent by Bro . T . B . Whytehead . Antique old silver loving cup , formerly belonging to the Grand Lodge of All England , lenfc by Mrs . Newstead , Selby . Pen and ink sketch of
H . R . H . the late Duke of Sussex M . W . G . M ., lent bv Bro . R . Boggett . Framed series of etchings of Masonic emblems . Old Masonio plate , and cuvions old poigniard , formerly used by the Tyler of the Lodge . Fine old Tyler ' s sword , formerly belonging to the Royal Oak Lodge , Ripon , lent by the De Gray and Ripon Lodge . Knight Templar ' s sword , presented by Sir Knight John Dornan on tbe occasion of the
visit of the Mary Commandery 1878 , lent by the Ancient Ebor Preceptorv . Unfinished carved stone from Ancient Carthage , lent by Eboracnm Lodge , York . Series of fine portraits of the Grand Masters of the Order of Malta , lent by Bro . Whytehead . Six engravings , in commemoration of the Institution of Girls ( Royal Cumberland ) , 1788 , lent by Bro . J . P . Bell . Old silver verge watch ,
fine Masonic emblems , painted by hand ou face , still goes , date 1783 , lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland . Freemasons at work , engraved by Lnmbert , lenfc by the Humber Lodge . Scotch Moira aprons in frame , 1813 , lent by De Grey and Ripon Lodge . Cnrions cartoon of tho procession of the Scald Miserable Masons , 1742 , and fine old Masonic flagon , nsnd as a loving cnp . Flagon stand , very beautifully designed
and emblematically finished , with names of subscribers for the purchase ; lent by the Eboraoum Lodge . Beautiful illuminated addre « s , together with a charity jewel , presented to Bro . J . S . Cnmberland for his labours on behalf of tho Mnsonic Charities . American Masonic medal , to commemorate the laying of tho foundation stone for the Egyptian Obelisk , New York , October 1880 ; lent by Bro . J . S . Cam-