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Freemasonry In Staffordshire.
J . H . Rowbofcham S . D . 539 , James Powell S . W . 347 , Daniel Round J . D . 347 , W . Brown I . G . 347 , E . Hyatt sen . 319 ,
II . C . Owen J . D . 526 , A . E . Allen Organist 419 , VV . Tunnicliffe 418 , E . V . Greatbach 418 , T . H . Rowley 98 , S . Pearsall 1039 , A . D . Parker Organist 1039 , W . Plant 419 , T . Parfcon 662 , W . Bywater 419 , T . Graham 526 , E . J . Mousley 726 , E . J . Lloyd J . W . 1472 , John Proctor 98 , Frederick Dalley 526 , R . Podraore 726 , James Wilson 419 , John Fish 98 , the Rev . Thomas Lloyd 526 , J . Green S . W . 526 , E .
Tomlinson 726 , A . Tndor 419 , J . C . Evans 526 , S . Clapp S . W . 662 , H . VV . Southall S . W . 1792 , J . E . Lee D . C . 1792 , S . W . Wainwrighfc J . W . 1792 , George Gilbert 1792 , James Dorringfcon 699 , A . Hickman 347 , VV . B . Cooley 419 , G . Baker 526 , H . Bagguley 400 P . G . T ., W . Purvis 539 , F . Garner 347 . The Acting Provincial Grand Master opened the Lodge afc noon ,
the Wardens pro tem being Bro . T . Taylor 418 and Bro . Derry 726 , Bro . F . Napier Seyde officiating throughout the day as Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Macintyre said they had assembled to consecrate a new Lodge , and he Avas commanded by the M . W . Pro G . M . ( tho Ear ] of Carnarvon ) to attend thero to perform the ceremony . Ho then called upon tho P . G . Sec . Bro . Cartwright , who gave
information as to tho formation of tho proposed Lodge , and the members of the new Lodge having been arranged in the centre of the room , Bro . Cartrighfc read the petition and the warrant , which set ; forth the name of tbe Lodge , and designated Bro . G . S . Tudor the first , W . M ., Bro . Charles Matthews S . W ., and Bro . E . H . Thome J . W . The warrant , which bore dato 16 th of July 1879 , Avas signed by Lord
Skelsmerdale D . G . M . Tho brethren having signified their approval of the Officers named in the Avarrant , Bro . VV . Randall Chaplain delivered an oration , in the course of Avhich be said the nature and objects of tho institution were , or at least ought to be , known to every brother amongst them . Indeed , they could not take tho very first step in Freemasonry Avithont being acquainted with its nature
and objects . He AVOUM therefore take it for granted that while the general character of the institution must be well known to them , thero were somo of tho details which were Avorthy of attention , but Avhich Avero sometimes lost sigbfc of . He then alluded to the relationship of the different Lodges to each other and to the Provincial Grand Lodge , showing that there was a combination and a co-operation of all
members of the Craft , from the Grancl Master to the newly-initiated brother . This was one of tbo means of cementing and strengthening ancl keeping the members together . He then spoke of the constitution of tho Lodges , showing that although they were all bound together there was in each Lodge a little kingdom perfect in itself , and each carried out tho behests of the highest Lodge . He then referred to
tho obligatory and lasting character of the promises made by Masons , and yet , he said , they were such promises as all " good men and true " might make . The tenets and principles of Freemasonry yielded to none that had ever been promulgated to mankind , embracing as thoy did the highest duty towards God , loyalty to tho Sovereign , ancl proper conduct towards their neighbours . The cardinal virtues stood
at the very threshold of the temple into winch men wero initiated , and they were there as landmarks guiding them in all their actions . Their code of duty iras very comprehensive , and yet it might be truly said that nob one of their obligations militated against their civil , moral , or religious duties . So that if thej' looked upon it properly , Freemasonry Avas a religion—not merely something to be
exercised within the sacred walls of the Lodge , bnt also to be carried forth into the ontor world—and it gave him peculiar pleasure to be able to say that it Avas a religion based npon God ' s Holy Word . No atheist or mocker of religion could be a Freemason . So that their institution beiug founded on tho volume of the sacred law , they could easily imagine that tbe ladder that rested on that foundation
would guide them upon tho principles of faith , hope , and charity , towards thoso immortal mansions Avhich in their Masonio as well as in their religions creed they hoped to aspire to . One of the great beauties and privileges and most halloAved objects of Freemasonry was to cement together all classes in one bond of common brotherhood , from the heir to the Throne to tho
humblest member of the Craft : a noble army ready to stand up in defence of law and order , true religion , men ' s rights , ancl thoso hi gh and holy principles which tend to the welfare of mankind . There Avas no particular religion on earth which Avas so calculated to bind men together as Avero the principles of thafc great Institution under Avhich they were assembled that
day . Freemasonry was open to men of all religions , if only thoy acknowledged the great first principle of the cause of God . After music and a portion of the Dedication Prayer , the Acting Grand Master gave tho Invocation , and the Chaplain read 16 verses of the 2 nd chapter of tho 2 nd Book of Chronicles . The Lodgo board was then uncovered , aud the ceremony was
proceeded with , embracing the strewing of corn , the emblem of plenty ; the pouring of wine , as tho emblem of joy and happiness ; and of oil , as the emblem of unity . Solemn music was introduced at intervals . The music included an anthem arranged by Bro . Bedamore tbe P . G . O ., who presided afc the harmonium , and conducted the religious portion of the proceedings . The Chaplain
offered the second portion of tho Dedication Prayer , the Acting Grand Master constituted the Lodge , and tho National Anthem was snug by all present . Shortly afterwards , the chair was vacated by the Acting Grand Master , and Bro . Frank James P . D . P . G . M ., proceeded to instal Bro . Tudor as the first W . M . of the new Lodge , which was done in a very able manner . The following Officers , in addition to the Wardens
named in the warrant of tho Lodge , were appointed and were invested Avith the collars and jewels of their respective Offices : —F . Walton Sec , Morgan S . D ., Walker J . D ., Graham I . G ., Colenzo Tyler . A considerable number of honorary members , joining members , and candidates for initiation having been proposed , Bro . Tudor received tho fraternal greetings of the brethren , after which the Tudor Lodge of Hille Volunteers was closed . After a brief adjournment , the brethren , re-assembled , when the chair was taken by Bro . Macintyre , and the Provincial Grand
Freemasonry In Staffordshire.
Lodgo was opened . The financial statement having been read and approved , Bro . Bodenbam was re-elected by tbo members present P . G . Treasurer , aud thanked for his past services . Bro . Macintyre congratulated Bro . Tndor on bis having again consented to accept tho Oflico of D . P . G . M ., and hoped ho would long continue to bold that office . Tbe following is a
list of the other Officers appointed by fcho Acting Provincial Grand Master : —C . FendeloAV 526 S . W ., Joseph Rowlands 482 J . W ., Vf . Eandall 482 and E . C . Perry 726 Chaplains , T . Turner 460 Registrar , John Bodenbam Treasurer , W . Cartwright 4 G 0 Secretary , Briggs 624 S . D ., B . C . Calo 539 J . D ., T . J . Barnett 526 Superintendent of Works , F . Napier Seyde 419 D . C , It . Gibson 419 A . D . C , Joseph
Round 347 Sword Bearer , T . Bcdsmore 1039 Organist , T . Unwin 637 Pursuivant , H . Bagguley Tyler . Bro . Cartwright read the report of a committee appointed afc a previous meeting to consider the best manner in which to provide a memorial of tho lato P . G . M . the Earl of Shrewsbury . Tho committee recommended that a fund be esfcab . lisbed , to be called tbe Shrewsbury Fund , for tbo advancement in
after life of exceptionally deserving and necessitous pupils on leaving the Masonio Institutions for Girls and Boys , such fond to be administered by trustees hereafter to bo appointed . Bro . Jacobs moved that it be recommended that snch fund shonld bo established , and that the trustees to be appointed shonld have power to co-operate with tbe brethren in London on tbe subject . This was seconded by
Bro . James Rogers . Bro . Cartwright said the report of the committee bad not been by any means unanimously adopted . Bro . Lyons Wright moved as an amendment that the question bo deferred , and that the committee mako a further effort to ascertain the feelings of the brethren of the different Lodges in the Province . Bro . Thomas Turner seconded the motion . Bro . Frank James thought it would be
better to extend the advantages of the Schools to an additional number than to increase tbo advantages to those who wero now attending the Schools . After some remarks from Bro . Binckes , the amendment and the resolution were both submitted to the meeting , and both Avevenegatived . This decision does not indicate a want of inclination to support the object for which the committee was appointed ; but it was
explained that the Masons of the province had within a short time raised 500 guineas aa a " Shrewsbury Fund , " to aecuro the perpetual right to send a pupil to tho Boys' School , and many are in favour of a similiar snm being raised to seenre the right iu perpetuity of sending a pupil to the Girls' School . Five pounds was voted to the Wolverhampton Hospital , £ 3 3 s to the Wolverhampton Orphan
Asylum , and £ 3 3 s to the Rector of St . Peter ' s Collegiate Church for his schools . The Lodge having been closed , a majority of tbe brethrcn , still wearing their regalia , marched in procession to Sfc . Peter ' s Church , and attended Divine service . Bro . VV . Randall preached an appropriate sermon on tho occasion from Jnmes i . 22 , — " Be ye doers of the word , aud not hearers only , deceiving your own selves . "
Bros . E . C . Perry and T . B . Mundy also took part in the service . The collection realised £ 8 3 s 2 d . In the evening upwards of a hundred of the brethren attended a banquet afc the Star and Garter Hotel . The Acting P . G . M . occupied the principal chair , and what may now be termed the vice-chairs ( Lodge business having been completed ) wero occupied by the newlyappointed Wardens .
Committee Meeting Of The Boys' School.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOYS ' SCHOOL .
The General Committee of tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys mob on Saturday last in the Board Room , Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . 3 . Joyce Murray ( in the chair ) , the Rev . Dr . Morris ( Head Master ) , F . H . Ebsworth , Dr . Ramsay , W . H . Perryman , D . M . Dewar , S . Rosenthal , A . E . Gladwell , It . B . Webster , VV . Roebuck , Richard Tyrrell , J . G . Chancellor , A . J . Duff Filer
, W . F . C Moutrie , IT . Massey , George J . Palmer , Thomas Meggy and F . Binckes ( Secretary ) . The committee made an annual addition of £ 5 to the salary of the foreign master ; placed one candidate Jon the list for election in April , and granted an outfit of £ 5 to a late pupil of the Institution who had obtained a situation . A petition to apprentice one boy was deferred for further inquiries . This concluded the business of the meeting .
Committee Meeting Of The Benevolent Institution.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
THE Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday at Freemasons' Hall . Thero were present—Bros . Lieut .-Col . Creaton ( in the chair ) , W . Hale , S . Rawson , C . P . Dilley , J . Brett , J . G . Stevens , J . Newton , C . Atkins , J . H , Leggatt , J . M . Case , Wm . Stephens , R . H . Giraud , C . J . Perceval , L . Stean , J . Kemp , J . A . Farnfield , Jabez Hogg , H . S .
Buruey , C . Lacey , J . Willing jun ., Raynham Stewart , Edgar Bowyer , and James Terry See . After the reading and confirmation of tho minutes , the finance committee ' s report was read ancl ordered to be recorded . Two deaths among the female annuitants were reported . One thousand pounds , to be added to tho Mate Annuity Fund , and a like sum , to be added to the Female Fund , wero ordered to be invested in three per cent , consols . The Secretary reported that he hacl
arranged for the supply of coals , at 25 s per ton throughout tho winter months , by a firm at Croydon . A reply to tho Secretary ' s letter to G . Secretary , on the subject of office accommodation , was read , stating that the matter was being considered by tho Premises Committee . Tho petitions of two female candidates were approved , and the names placed on the list . There were petitions from four male candidates , three of which Avere approved ; the other was nofc passed as the rules of the Institution had not been complied with .
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Freemasonry In Staffordshire.
J . H . Rowbofcham S . D . 539 , James Powell S . W . 347 , Daniel Round J . D . 347 , W . Brown I . G . 347 , E . Hyatt sen . 319 ,
II . C . Owen J . D . 526 , A . E . Allen Organist 419 , VV . Tunnicliffe 418 , E . V . Greatbach 418 , T . H . Rowley 98 , S . Pearsall 1039 , A . D . Parker Organist 1039 , W . Plant 419 , T . Parfcon 662 , W . Bywater 419 , T . Graham 526 , E . J . Mousley 726 , E . J . Lloyd J . W . 1472 , John Proctor 98 , Frederick Dalley 526 , R . Podraore 726 , James Wilson 419 , John Fish 98 , the Rev . Thomas Lloyd 526 , J . Green S . W . 526 , E .
Tomlinson 726 , A . Tndor 419 , J . C . Evans 526 , S . Clapp S . W . 662 , H . VV . Southall S . W . 1792 , J . E . Lee D . C . 1792 , S . W . Wainwrighfc J . W . 1792 , George Gilbert 1792 , James Dorringfcon 699 , A . Hickman 347 , VV . B . Cooley 419 , G . Baker 526 , H . Bagguley 400 P . G . T ., W . Purvis 539 , F . Garner 347 . The Acting Provincial Grand Master opened the Lodge afc noon ,
the Wardens pro tem being Bro . T . Taylor 418 and Bro . Derry 726 , Bro . F . Napier Seyde officiating throughout the day as Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Macintyre said they had assembled to consecrate a new Lodge , and he Avas commanded by the M . W . Pro G . M . ( tho Ear ] of Carnarvon ) to attend thero to perform the ceremony . Ho then called upon tho P . G . Sec . Bro . Cartwright , who gave
information as to tho formation of tho proposed Lodge , and the members of the new Lodge having been arranged in the centre of the room , Bro . Cartrighfc read the petition and the warrant , which set ; forth the name of tbe Lodge , and designated Bro . G . S . Tudor the first , W . M ., Bro . Charles Matthews S . W ., and Bro . E . H . Thome J . W . The warrant , which bore dato 16 th of July 1879 , Avas signed by Lord
Skelsmerdale D . G . M . Tho brethren having signified their approval of the Officers named in the Avarrant , Bro . VV . Randall Chaplain delivered an oration , in the course of Avhich be said the nature and objects of tho institution were , or at least ought to be , known to every brother amongst them . Indeed , they could not take tho very first step in Freemasonry Avithont being acquainted with its nature
and objects . He AVOUM therefore take it for granted that while the general character of the institution must be well known to them , thero were somo of tho details which were Avorthy of attention , but Avhich Avero sometimes lost sigbfc of . He then alluded to the relationship of the different Lodges to each other and to the Provincial Grand Lodge , showing that there was a combination and a co-operation of all
members of the Craft , from the Grancl Master to the newly-initiated brother . This was one of tbo means of cementing and strengthening ancl keeping the members together . He then spoke of the constitution of tho Lodges , showing that although they were all bound together there was in each Lodge a little kingdom perfect in itself , and each carried out tho behests of the highest Lodge . He then referred to
tho obligatory and lasting character of the promises made by Masons , and yet , he said , they were such promises as all " good men and true " might make . The tenets and principles of Freemasonry yielded to none that had ever been promulgated to mankind , embracing as thoy did the highest duty towards God , loyalty to tho Sovereign , ancl proper conduct towards their neighbours . The cardinal virtues stood
at the very threshold of the temple into winch men wero initiated , and they were there as landmarks guiding them in all their actions . Their code of duty iras very comprehensive , and yet it might be truly said that nob one of their obligations militated against their civil , moral , or religious duties . So that if thej' looked upon it properly , Freemasonry Avas a religion—not merely something to be
exercised within the sacred walls of the Lodge , bnt also to be carried forth into the ontor world—and it gave him peculiar pleasure to be able to say that it Avas a religion based npon God ' s Holy Word . No atheist or mocker of religion could be a Freemason . So that their institution beiug founded on tho volume of the sacred law , they could easily imagine that tbe ladder that rested on that foundation
would guide them upon tho principles of faith , hope , and charity , towards thoso immortal mansions Avhich in their Masonio as well as in their religions creed they hoped to aspire to . One of the great beauties and privileges and most halloAved objects of Freemasonry was to cement together all classes in one bond of common brotherhood , from the heir to the Throne to tho
humblest member of the Craft : a noble army ready to stand up in defence of law and order , true religion , men ' s rights , ancl thoso hi gh and holy principles which tend to the welfare of mankind . There Avas no particular religion on earth which Avas so calculated to bind men together as Avero the principles of thafc great Institution under Avhich they were assembled that
day . Freemasonry was open to men of all religions , if only thoy acknowledged the great first principle of the cause of God . After music and a portion of the Dedication Prayer , the Acting Grand Master gave tho Invocation , and the Chaplain read 16 verses of the 2 nd chapter of tho 2 nd Book of Chronicles . The Lodgo board was then uncovered , aud the ceremony was
proceeded with , embracing the strewing of corn , the emblem of plenty ; the pouring of wine , as tho emblem of joy and happiness ; and of oil , as the emblem of unity . Solemn music was introduced at intervals . The music included an anthem arranged by Bro . Bedamore tbe P . G . O ., who presided afc the harmonium , and conducted the religious portion of the proceedings . The Chaplain
offered the second portion of tho Dedication Prayer , the Acting Grand Master constituted the Lodge , and tho National Anthem was snug by all present . Shortly afterwards , the chair was vacated by the Acting Grand Master , and Bro . Frank James P . D . P . G . M ., proceeded to instal Bro . Tudor as the first W . M . of the new Lodge , which was done in a very able manner . The following Officers , in addition to the Wardens
named in the warrant of tho Lodge , were appointed and were invested Avith the collars and jewels of their respective Offices : —F . Walton Sec , Morgan S . D ., Walker J . D ., Graham I . G ., Colenzo Tyler . A considerable number of honorary members , joining members , and candidates for initiation having been proposed , Bro . Tudor received tho fraternal greetings of the brethren , after which the Tudor Lodge of Hille Volunteers was closed . After a brief adjournment , the brethren , re-assembled , when the chair was taken by Bro . Macintyre , and the Provincial Grand
Freemasonry In Staffordshire.
Lodgo was opened . The financial statement having been read and approved , Bro . Bodenbam was re-elected by tbo members present P . G . Treasurer , aud thanked for his past services . Bro . Macintyre congratulated Bro . Tndor on bis having again consented to accept tho Oflico of D . P . G . M ., and hoped ho would long continue to bold that office . Tbe following is a
list of the other Officers appointed by fcho Acting Provincial Grand Master : —C . FendeloAV 526 S . W ., Joseph Rowlands 482 J . W ., Vf . Eandall 482 and E . C . Perry 726 Chaplains , T . Turner 460 Registrar , John Bodenbam Treasurer , W . Cartwright 4 G 0 Secretary , Briggs 624 S . D ., B . C . Calo 539 J . D ., T . J . Barnett 526 Superintendent of Works , F . Napier Seyde 419 D . C , It . Gibson 419 A . D . C , Joseph
Round 347 Sword Bearer , T . Bcdsmore 1039 Organist , T . Unwin 637 Pursuivant , H . Bagguley Tyler . Bro . Cartwright read the report of a committee appointed afc a previous meeting to consider the best manner in which to provide a memorial of tho lato P . G . M . the Earl of Shrewsbury . Tho committee recommended that a fund be esfcab . lisbed , to be called tbe Shrewsbury Fund , for tbo advancement in
after life of exceptionally deserving and necessitous pupils on leaving the Masonio Institutions for Girls and Boys , such fond to be administered by trustees hereafter to bo appointed . Bro . Jacobs moved that it be recommended that snch fund shonld bo established , and that the trustees to be appointed shonld have power to co-operate with tbe brethren in London on tbe subject . This was seconded by
Bro . James Rogers . Bro . Cartwright said the report of the committee bad not been by any means unanimously adopted . Bro . Lyons Wright moved as an amendment that the question bo deferred , and that the committee mako a further effort to ascertain the feelings of the brethren of the different Lodges in the Province . Bro . Thomas Turner seconded the motion . Bro . Frank James thought it would be
better to extend the advantages of the Schools to an additional number than to increase tbo advantages to those who wero now attending the Schools . After some remarks from Bro . Binckes , the amendment and the resolution were both submitted to the meeting , and both Avevenegatived . This decision does not indicate a want of inclination to support the object for which the committee was appointed ; but it was
explained that the Masons of the province had within a short time raised 500 guineas aa a " Shrewsbury Fund , " to aecuro the perpetual right to send a pupil to tho Boys' School , and many are in favour of a similiar snm being raised to seenre the right iu perpetuity of sending a pupil to the Girls' School . Five pounds was voted to the Wolverhampton Hospital , £ 3 3 s to the Wolverhampton Orphan
Asylum , and £ 3 3 s to the Rector of St . Peter ' s Collegiate Church for his schools . The Lodge having been closed , a majority of tbe brethrcn , still wearing their regalia , marched in procession to Sfc . Peter ' s Church , and attended Divine service . Bro . VV . Randall preached an appropriate sermon on tho occasion from Jnmes i . 22 , — " Be ye doers of the word , aud not hearers only , deceiving your own selves . "
Bros . E . C . Perry and T . B . Mundy also took part in the service . The collection realised £ 8 3 s 2 d . In the evening upwards of a hundred of the brethren attended a banquet afc the Star and Garter Hotel . The Acting P . G . M . occupied the principal chair , and what may now be termed the vice-chairs ( Lodge business having been completed ) wero occupied by the newlyappointed Wardens .
Committee Meeting Of The Boys' School.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOYS ' SCHOOL .
The General Committee of tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys mob on Saturday last in the Board Room , Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . 3 . Joyce Murray ( in the chair ) , the Rev . Dr . Morris ( Head Master ) , F . H . Ebsworth , Dr . Ramsay , W . H . Perryman , D . M . Dewar , S . Rosenthal , A . E . Gladwell , It . B . Webster , VV . Roebuck , Richard Tyrrell , J . G . Chancellor , A . J . Duff Filer
, W . F . C Moutrie , IT . Massey , George J . Palmer , Thomas Meggy and F . Binckes ( Secretary ) . The committee made an annual addition of £ 5 to the salary of the foreign master ; placed one candidate Jon the list for election in April , and granted an outfit of £ 5 to a late pupil of the Institution who had obtained a situation . A petition to apprentice one boy was deferred for further inquiries . This concluded the business of the meeting .
Committee Meeting Of The Benevolent Institution.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
THE Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday at Freemasons' Hall . Thero were present—Bros . Lieut .-Col . Creaton ( in the chair ) , W . Hale , S . Rawson , C . P . Dilley , J . Brett , J . G . Stevens , J . Newton , C . Atkins , J . H , Leggatt , J . M . Case , Wm . Stephens , R . H . Giraud , C . J . Perceval , L . Stean , J . Kemp , J . A . Farnfield , Jabez Hogg , H . S .
Buruey , C . Lacey , J . Willing jun ., Raynham Stewart , Edgar Bowyer , and James Terry See . After the reading and confirmation of tho minutes , the finance committee ' s report was read ancl ordered to be recorded . Two deaths among the female annuitants were reported . One thousand pounds , to be added to tho Mate Annuity Fund , and a like sum , to be added to the Female Fund , wero ordered to be invested in three per cent , consols . The Secretary reported that he hacl
arranged for the supply of coals , at 25 s per ton throughout tho winter months , by a firm at Croydon . A reply to tho Secretary ' s letter to G . Secretary , on the subject of office accommodation , was read , stating that the matter was being considered by tho Premises Committee . Tho petitions of two female candidates were approved , and the names placed on the list . There were petitions from four male candidates , three of which Avere approved ; the other was nofc passed as the rules of the Institution had not been complied with .