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Masonic Reception Of The British Association At York.
berland . Beautiful silver-enamelled P . M . ' s star , presented to the late Bro . Metcalfe by tbe brethren of tho Keigbley Lodge , seventy years ago , lent by the De Grey and Ripon Lodge . Beautiful silverenamelled star , very early date , lent by Bro . J . Laughfcon P . M ., Lincolnshire . Three medals 1790 , to commemorate the election of
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as Grand Master , lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland . Marvin ' s work on Masonic medals , lent by Bro . Cumberland . Bro . M . C . Peck Provincial Grand Secretary N . and E . Yorks , contributed the following * . —Small case containing fine bronze medal , struck to commemorate the election of tho Prince of
Wales ( afterwards George IV . ) as M . W . G . M ., and the Duke of Clarence , afterwards William IV ,, as First Grand Principal . It is engraved in Oliver ' s " Revelations of a Square , " which is shown with ifc . Masonio token , commemorating election of Prince of Wales as M . W . G . M ., 1790 . Medal , struck in commemoration of the
defeat of the French by the burning of Moscow 1812 . Medal , Admiral Vernon , taking of Portobello . Large gilt Masonic jewel , representing Craffc and R . A . emblems on either side , date 1767 . The Silver seal of the Minerva Lodge made in 1796 . The two silver jewels ( sun' and moon ) worn by the Deacons of the Minerva Lodge
before the Union of the two Grand Lodges in 1813 ; Clavel ' s Histoire Pittoresqne de la Franc Maconnerie , with fine steel plates ; Clavel's Almanack de la Franc Maconnerie ; Macoy ' s Masonic Manual , painted and beautifully illustrated ; Lawrie ' s History of Freemasonry and G . L . of Scotland ; Ahimon Rezoo , 2 nd edition , with engraved
front , and title , London 1764 ; Constitutions of Thos . Harper , with engraved front ., 1807 . This work states that Ancient Masonry consists of fonr degrees . Numotheca Numismatica , by Ernst Zacharias ; a rare work , containing fine plates of Masonic Medals , & c . ; Dr .
Oliver ' s Signs and Symbols : Grimsby 1826 , with autograph letter from the author ; Manuel General de la Franc Maconnerie , by Teiss er : a curious old Apron , with Masonic emblems , engraved by Cole .
The Lodge having been opened in the three degrees , the Provincial Grand Officers and Grand Officers were received and saluted according to their rank . The Worshipful Masters of the York and Eboracum Lodges then tendered a fraternal greeting to the visiting brethren , after
which the Very Rev . the Dean of York , G . C .. and Chaplain to the York Lodge , on behalf of the two Lodges , gave an address . He had very great pleasure in adding a few words to the welcome which had been given by the Worshipful Masters of the York and Eboracum Lodges . The
brethren of York had very great pleasure in seeing so many distinguished brethren present , brethren he might say hailing from all parts . The meeting was held under very favourable auspices , taking place under the very shadow of a luilding which , if not the noblest , was at least one of the finest momiments of the skill of our
ancient Craftsmen . At the present day the object of the Craft was not so much the cultivation of material structures , but rather something higher . The present occasion , when they were surrounded in" York by the most learned members of the British Association , was admirably suited
for such a meeting as the brethren of the Craft had provided that day . The brethren of York fraternally welcomed their visitors from all parts , and hoped they would go away gratified and interested . Bro . J . Glaisher , Past Grand Deacon of England , replied on behalf of the
Grand Lodge Officers and Visitors . He hacl on many occasions been present at Masonic Lodges held in connection with the meetings of the British Association , and had a lively recollection of the splendour of some of those receptions ; but that given by tbe York brethren stood
out from them all as the brightest he had ever known . As a Mason he really felt so proud of what he had seen that night that he experienced some difficulty in expressing his thanks . He felt that every brother present would recollect the reception given by the Freemasonsand that the
, gathering of that night would ever be fixed on the memory of them all . Hearty good wishes having been tendered by the visiting brethren—who comprised representatives of a large majority of Provincial Grand Lnrlo-ns . fi . nr 1 nnf , o . fp ™
Forei gn Grand Bodies—the W . M . proceeded to close the ^ od ge . Refreshment was then partaken of , and later on a ^ onversazione was held in the Lodge room , the following being the programme : —
Gr ' ~ " Strike the Lyre "—Cook ; tho Masouic Glee Party-Bros . Wilkinson , Todd , Kirby , Sanderson , Lee , Humphreys , Marshal ] , and Cumberland . ADDRESS —On Records and Antiquities belonging to York Lodge , by W . Bro . J . Todd P . M . 236 P . P . G . Re ° * .
SONG — " Madoline "—Nelson ; Bro . J . E . Wilkinson . Ar-DKEss-B y W . Bro . T . AV . Tew D . P . G . M . West Yorkshire . GLEES — « . "Evening ' s Twilight "—Hattou ; b . " Absence "—Hat ton
; Bros . Wilkinson , Todd , Sanderson , and Cumberland . ABDRES . s-B y W . Bro . J . P . Bell D . P . G . M . QUARTETTK _« Of a' the Airfcs " -Shore ; Bros . Wilkinson , Todd , Marshall , and Cumberland .
Masonic Reception Of The British Association At York.
ADDRESS—By M . W . Bro . Hyde Clark P . M . W . Grand Master of Columbia . SONG— " Village Blacksmith "—Weiss ; Bro . J . S . Cumberland . GLEE — " Hail Smiling Morn "—Spofforth ; Masonic Glee Party .
QUARTETTE—" Beware" —Hatton ; Bros . Wilkinson , Kirby , Sanderson , and Marshall . CONCLUDING ADDRESS—By Bro . T . B . AVhytehead P . M . GLEE- "As the Moments Roll" —S . AVebbe , 1719 ; Masonic Gleo Party .
" God Save the Queen . It was not until a late hour that this programme waa got through , but the interest evinced in the proceedings throughout showed the appreciation with which the efforts of the brethren were regarded . In conclusion , we
can but give credit to those who wero really responsible for the arrangement of the proceedings , viz ., Bros . A . Buckle , J . S . Cumberland ( Joint Secretaries of the Reception Committee ) , and T . B . Whytehead . To these threo brethren may fairly be attributed the honour of having brought the
meeting to so successful an issue , and we hope that the work they have done , may bear fruit , which will hand their names down to future generations in connection with the
Masonic Museum we hope to see established . We have pleasure in reproducing elsewhere in our columns the paper read by Bro . P . M . Todd ; and giving here the concluding address of Bro . Whytehead , who spoke as follows : —
It would nofc be right to break np this most pleasant gathering without some expression of feeling of the pleasure expressed by the Brethren of York at the success of their undertaking , ancl of their hope that their visitors will have nothing to regret in the memory of the evening they have passed under their roof . Such gatherings
as the one in which we have taken part this evening are of unquestionable value , taken from any point of view . To thoso who are young in Masonry , the Association with brethren of age and experience must have an improving effect , and should urge them to follow in fche footsteps of those whose labours have already made
them famous . To thoso who are themselves active workers in Ihe mines of Masonic research , the same association cannot bat afford much pleasure from the advantage derived from the exchange of ideas , and from the encouragement afforded to perseverance in the paths they have already entered , whilst to those still older brethren
who as yet have failed to find in Masonry anything of sufficient interest to engage their real attention , the display around them , as well as the addresses they have heard , will , I hope , prove that the Royal Art has an inner life and interest unknown to thoso who never penetrate behind tho outer shell of our daily ceremonies . At this
late hour I do not wish to detain you , but should nofc like to miss the opportunity of saying a word or two on tho importance of close research into the real origin and history of Freemasonry . The day has long gone by for the repetition of the old fables which for a century and a half satisfied the members of our Order , and the dan .
ger seems to be that we are running into the opposite extreme of discrediting everything which cannot be absolutely proved by chapter and verse . Of the two mistakes , perhaps credulity may be the worst , but nothing could be more fatal to the elucidation of such a necessarily obscure history as that of Freemasonry than tho
absolute rejection of everything legendary . Nevertheless , I am perfectly satisfied thab much may yet be discovered from the careful investigation of old documents , diaries , correspondence , and early newspaper files . From day to day discoveries are made of more or less importance , and tbe columns of the Masonic press frequently
record such finds . Brother Lukis , of Ripon , made such a discovery a short time since in the diaries of Dr . Stakeley , and lasfc week I had bhe pleasure of announcing Brother the Hon . Orde-Powlett'a discovery pf a monumental slab of the 17 th centnry , recording the death of a Freemason , in Wenslcy Churchyard , North Yorkshire .
Ifc is from an accumulation of small tacts that complete histories are formed , and there are doubtless plenty of material yet to be disinterred to throw light upon our descent from the mediasval guilds .
I hold in my hand a copy of a paper published in York in 1775 , Etherington's York Chronicle , which came into my possession a few clays ago , containing three consecutive advertisements of consider , able interest .
MOKIAH LODGE , No . 176 , Of Free and Accepted Masons , under the constitution of the Ancient Grand Lodge of England .
The members hereof are desired to meet the Master , AVardens , & c , at the house of Mr . AVilliam Blanchard , the Star and Garter , in Nessgate , York , on AVednesday , the 27 th inst ., being the anniversary of St . John . Dinner on the table at two o ' clock .
TANCRED , Provincial Grand Master , Tho Free and Accepted Masons , under the constitution of the Grand Lodge of England , are desired to meet the Brethren of fche Apollo Lodge , afc the George Inn , Couey Street , York , on Wednesday , 17 th December , being the anniversary of St . John . Tickets to be had at tho bar of the said inn . Dinner at 2 o ' clock .
STAPILTON , Grand Master . Free and Accepted Masons are desired to meet tho brethren of the most Ancient Grand Lodge of All England , at the York Tavern .
¦ n AVednesday , the 27 th inst . cS ' srS } G ™ * " *»»• Dinner on tho table at two o ' clock .
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Masonic Reception Of The British Association At York.
berland . Beautiful silver-enamelled P . M . ' s star , presented to the late Bro . Metcalfe by tbe brethren of tho Keigbley Lodge , seventy years ago , lent by the De Grey and Ripon Lodge . Beautiful silverenamelled star , very early date , lent by Bro . J . Laughfcon P . M ., Lincolnshire . Three medals 1790 , to commemorate the election of
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as Grand Master , lent by Bro . J . S . Cumberland . Marvin ' s work on Masonic medals , lent by Bro . Cumberland . Bro . M . C . Peck Provincial Grand Secretary N . and E . Yorks , contributed the following * . —Small case containing fine bronze medal , struck to commemorate the election of tho Prince of
Wales ( afterwards George IV . ) as M . W . G . M ., and the Duke of Clarence , afterwards William IV ,, as First Grand Principal . It is engraved in Oliver ' s " Revelations of a Square , " which is shown with ifc . Masonio token , commemorating election of Prince of Wales as M . W . G . M ., 1790 . Medal , struck in commemoration of the
defeat of the French by the burning of Moscow 1812 . Medal , Admiral Vernon , taking of Portobello . Large gilt Masonic jewel , representing Craffc and R . A . emblems on either side , date 1767 . The Silver seal of the Minerva Lodge made in 1796 . The two silver jewels ( sun' and moon ) worn by the Deacons of the Minerva Lodge
before the Union of the two Grand Lodges in 1813 ; Clavel ' s Histoire Pittoresqne de la Franc Maconnerie , with fine steel plates ; Clavel's Almanack de la Franc Maconnerie ; Macoy ' s Masonic Manual , painted and beautifully illustrated ; Lawrie ' s History of Freemasonry and G . L . of Scotland ; Ahimon Rezoo , 2 nd edition , with engraved
front , and title , London 1764 ; Constitutions of Thos . Harper , with engraved front ., 1807 . This work states that Ancient Masonry consists of fonr degrees . Numotheca Numismatica , by Ernst Zacharias ; a rare work , containing fine plates of Masonic Medals , & c . ; Dr .
Oliver ' s Signs and Symbols : Grimsby 1826 , with autograph letter from the author ; Manuel General de la Franc Maconnerie , by Teiss er : a curious old Apron , with Masonic emblems , engraved by Cole .
The Lodge having been opened in the three degrees , the Provincial Grand Officers and Grand Officers were received and saluted according to their rank . The Worshipful Masters of the York and Eboracum Lodges then tendered a fraternal greeting to the visiting brethren , after
which the Very Rev . the Dean of York , G . C .. and Chaplain to the York Lodge , on behalf of the two Lodges , gave an address . He had very great pleasure in adding a few words to the welcome which had been given by the Worshipful Masters of the York and Eboracum Lodges . The
brethren of York had very great pleasure in seeing so many distinguished brethren present , brethren he might say hailing from all parts . The meeting was held under very favourable auspices , taking place under the very shadow of a luilding which , if not the noblest , was at least one of the finest momiments of the skill of our
ancient Craftsmen . At the present day the object of the Craft was not so much the cultivation of material structures , but rather something higher . The present occasion , when they were surrounded in" York by the most learned members of the British Association , was admirably suited
for such a meeting as the brethren of the Craft had provided that day . The brethren of York fraternally welcomed their visitors from all parts , and hoped they would go away gratified and interested . Bro . J . Glaisher , Past Grand Deacon of England , replied on behalf of the
Grand Lodge Officers and Visitors . He hacl on many occasions been present at Masonic Lodges held in connection with the meetings of the British Association , and had a lively recollection of the splendour of some of those receptions ; but that given by tbe York brethren stood
out from them all as the brightest he had ever known . As a Mason he really felt so proud of what he had seen that night that he experienced some difficulty in expressing his thanks . He felt that every brother present would recollect the reception given by the Freemasonsand that the
, gathering of that night would ever be fixed on the memory of them all . Hearty good wishes having been tendered by the visiting brethren—who comprised representatives of a large majority of Provincial Grand Lnrlo-ns . fi . nr 1 nnf , o . fp ™
Forei gn Grand Bodies—the W . M . proceeded to close the ^ od ge . Refreshment was then partaken of , and later on a ^ onversazione was held in the Lodge room , the following being the programme : —
Gr ' ~ " Strike the Lyre "—Cook ; tho Masouic Glee Party-Bros . Wilkinson , Todd , Kirby , Sanderson , Lee , Humphreys , Marshal ] , and Cumberland . ADDRESS —On Records and Antiquities belonging to York Lodge , by W . Bro . J . Todd P . M . 236 P . P . G . Re ° * .
SONG — " Madoline "—Nelson ; Bro . J . E . Wilkinson . Ar-DKEss-B y W . Bro . T . AV . Tew D . P . G . M . West Yorkshire . GLEES — « . "Evening ' s Twilight "—Hattou ; b . " Absence "—Hat ton
; Bros . Wilkinson , Todd , Sanderson , and Cumberland . ABDRES . s-B y W . Bro . J . P . Bell D . P . G . M . QUARTETTK _« Of a' the Airfcs " -Shore ; Bros . Wilkinson , Todd , Marshall , and Cumberland .
Masonic Reception Of The British Association At York.
ADDRESS—By M . W . Bro . Hyde Clark P . M . W . Grand Master of Columbia . SONG— " Village Blacksmith "—Weiss ; Bro . J . S . Cumberland . GLEE — " Hail Smiling Morn "—Spofforth ; Masonic Glee Party .
QUARTETTE—" Beware" —Hatton ; Bros . Wilkinson , Kirby , Sanderson , and Marshall . CONCLUDING ADDRESS—By Bro . T . B . AVhytehead P . M . GLEE- "As the Moments Roll" —S . AVebbe , 1719 ; Masonic Gleo Party .
" God Save the Queen . It was not until a late hour that this programme waa got through , but the interest evinced in the proceedings throughout showed the appreciation with which the efforts of the brethren were regarded . In conclusion , we
can but give credit to those who wero really responsible for the arrangement of the proceedings , viz ., Bros . A . Buckle , J . S . Cumberland ( Joint Secretaries of the Reception Committee ) , and T . B . Whytehead . To these threo brethren may fairly be attributed the honour of having brought the
meeting to so successful an issue , and we hope that the work they have done , may bear fruit , which will hand their names down to future generations in connection with the
Masonic Museum we hope to see established . We have pleasure in reproducing elsewhere in our columns the paper read by Bro . P . M . Todd ; and giving here the concluding address of Bro . Whytehead , who spoke as follows : —
It would nofc be right to break np this most pleasant gathering without some expression of feeling of the pleasure expressed by the Brethren of York at the success of their undertaking , ancl of their hope that their visitors will have nothing to regret in the memory of the evening they have passed under their roof . Such gatherings
as the one in which we have taken part this evening are of unquestionable value , taken from any point of view . To thoso who are young in Masonry , the Association with brethren of age and experience must have an improving effect , and should urge them to follow in fche footsteps of those whose labours have already made
them famous . To thoso who are themselves active workers in Ihe mines of Masonic research , the same association cannot bat afford much pleasure from the advantage derived from the exchange of ideas , and from the encouragement afforded to perseverance in the paths they have already entered , whilst to those still older brethren
who as yet have failed to find in Masonry anything of sufficient interest to engage their real attention , the display around them , as well as the addresses they have heard , will , I hope , prove that the Royal Art has an inner life and interest unknown to thoso who never penetrate behind tho outer shell of our daily ceremonies . At this
late hour I do not wish to detain you , but should nofc like to miss the opportunity of saying a word or two on tho importance of close research into the real origin and history of Freemasonry . The day has long gone by for the repetition of the old fables which for a century and a half satisfied the members of our Order , and the dan .
ger seems to be that we are running into the opposite extreme of discrediting everything which cannot be absolutely proved by chapter and verse . Of the two mistakes , perhaps credulity may be the worst , but nothing could be more fatal to the elucidation of such a necessarily obscure history as that of Freemasonry than tho
absolute rejection of everything legendary . Nevertheless , I am perfectly satisfied thab much may yet be discovered from the careful investigation of old documents , diaries , correspondence , and early newspaper files . From day to day discoveries are made of more or less importance , and tbe columns of the Masonic press frequently
record such finds . Brother Lukis , of Ripon , made such a discovery a short time since in the diaries of Dr . Stakeley , and lasfc week I had bhe pleasure of announcing Brother the Hon . Orde-Powlett'a discovery pf a monumental slab of the 17 th centnry , recording the death of a Freemason , in Wenslcy Churchyard , North Yorkshire .
Ifc is from an accumulation of small tacts that complete histories are formed , and there are doubtless plenty of material yet to be disinterred to throw light upon our descent from the mediasval guilds .
I hold in my hand a copy of a paper published in York in 1775 , Etherington's York Chronicle , which came into my possession a few clays ago , containing three consecutive advertisements of consider , able interest .
MOKIAH LODGE , No . 176 , Of Free and Accepted Masons , under the constitution of the Ancient Grand Lodge of England .
The members hereof are desired to meet the Master , AVardens , & c , at the house of Mr . AVilliam Blanchard , the Star and Garter , in Nessgate , York , on AVednesday , the 27 th inst ., being the anniversary of St . John . Dinner on the table at two o ' clock .
TANCRED , Provincial Grand Master , Tho Free and Accepted Masons , under the constitution of the Grand Lodge of England , are desired to meet the Brethren of fche Apollo Lodge , afc the George Inn , Couey Street , York , on Wednesday , 17 th December , being the anniversary of St . John . Tickets to be had at tho bar of the said inn . Dinner at 2 o ' clock .
STAPILTON , Grand Master . Free and Accepted Masons are desired to meet tho brethren of the most Ancient Grand Lodge of All England , at the York Tavern .
¦ n AVednesday , the 27 th inst . cS ' srS } G ™ * " *»»• Dinner on tho table at two o ' clock .