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to his successors in office , as a most valuable arohive , until the Second Centenary takes place , and the granting of another one is added to the history of this Chapter . I hope the warrant of this Chapter and the Charter may both be photographed , and these copies added to that volume of the Charters
of the Chapters of this Province which Companion W . Watson is labouring to complete ; so that even if fire destroyed the originals , as it has done those of the Aire and Calder Lodge and Chapter , Goole , copies of these priceless documents will be preserved in our library at Wakefield for future reference .
The original Warrant of Judea Chapter is dated 24 th February 1791 , and the first meeting was held at the Devonshire Hotel , at Keighley , on the 1 st May 1791 . The names of the founders thereon are Joseph Tempest Z ., Thomas DawBon H ., Thomas Teal J ., William Robinson , Edward Dixon , David
Baiston , Thomas Fox , Jeremiah Parker , Richard Hallersley , William Ireson , and John Binns . Another circumstance to be recorded is , that Comp . Edwin Lee is Z . again this year , it being the wish of the Companions that he should occupy the First Principal's ohair ; and further , that all the
other Officers of Judea Chapter , even including the Janitor , are P . Z . ' s of No . 265 . This meeting of Prov . Grand Chapter , under this Banner , Is one of rejoicing . We offer therefore our congratulations and felicitations to every Companion in No . 265 , on its existence of 100 years , on the
endurance of the Chapter , on the progress it has made , on the work of charity it has done , on the good example it has set of peace and goodwill to all around ; and may it remain , as long as this Provincial Grand Chapter exists , one of the most useful and successful and loyal Chapters on our roll .
This Chapter now musters about 40 Companions , but I have no doubt this number will be increased after the events of to-day . In testimony of my good-will , I have asked the Z . Comp . E . Lee to present to me each one of his Officers , beginning with himself , in order that I may fasten the Centenary jewel of the Order upon his
sash . My fervent desire and aspiration to eaoh one of yon is , wear this jewel as a token of the esteem of your Grand Superintendent . Go to yonr several avocations , and remember Masonry is that grand and universal soienoe , whioh includes all others , bnt more especially that
whioh teaohes the knowlege of ourselves , and the duties incumbent on ns as men , and Royal Arch Masons ; and may the Godot Abraham , of Isaao , and of Jacob , be with you and prosper you wheresoever you sojourn , whether in Egypt , Sinai , Babylon , Rome , or Judea , the latter symbolical of the " Land of Knowledge . "
In whatever land your lot may be oast , your song being of Judah , signifying " Praise , " follow well the ensign of this tribe—the Lion , the symbol of strength and of the king of beasts •> ever match in the van of civilization , and on the East front of the symbolical Tabernaole .
Keeping ever in mind , the mysterious and omnifio Word , the name of the Supreme Being , in order to comprehend his great attributes and character , as Jehovah the Divine Creator , Governor and Redeemer of Mankind .
Companion John Gerrard P . Z . 154 , Prov . G . Registrar , having read the Centenary Warrant of tho Jndea Chapter , tho Grand Superintendent formally presented it , along with Centenary jowels , to Companion Edwin Lee and other Officers of the Chapter . Companion J . E .
Wordsworth P . Z . 904 , Prov . G . Treasurer , read and presented tho Balance Sheet , which showed the balance in Messrs . Lcatham , Tew and Co . 's Bank , Wakefield , on the 30 fch April 1891 , to be £ 199 17 s 3 d . Moved by Companion W . F . Sraithson P . Z . 289 , P . P . G . Dir . of Cers ., and seconded by
Companion John Gerrard Prov . G . Registrar , and resolved , "that the Balance Sheet bo received and adopted . " Moved by Companion Wordsworth Treasurer , seconded by Companion Balmeand it was nnanimonsly resolved , that
, Companion John Leach P . Z , 61 , be elected Prov . Grand Treasnrer for tho ensuing year . Tho Grand Superintendent then appointed and invested his Officors for tho ensuing year , as follow : —
J . L . Atherton H . T . R . Vaux J . Henry Smith S . E . Geo . H . Radolifio S . N . John Loach ( elected ) Troasnror
Aulay Macautay Registrar Saml . T . Oates r . S . Hy . Trevor Gardiner 1 st A . S . John Thripploton 2 nd A . S . James Jenkin Sword Boaror
J . L . P . Pngh Standard Roarer Robt . Hy . Armitago Dir of Cers . Alfred Gill Assist . Dir . of Core . Alfred Scorth Organist Herbert G . E . Green Assist . S . E .
Samuel Barrand Janitor Cornelius Wheawill - \ Wm . Hy . Jessop / _ William Bingham f Stewards . William Hai"h j
Invitations to hold tho November Convocation were rece . vod from the Z . and Companions of Chapters Sincerity , W , Halifax and Phcenix , 904 , Rotherham . Moved by ^ ompanion Tudor Trevor Z . 306 , seconded by Companion Hiodk . LaxfcouP . Z . 27 . 5 , and resolved , " That this Pro-
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vincial Grand Chapter desires to record its pleasure and satisfaction at seeing the M . E . Grand Superintendent , Thos . W . Tew Past Grand Prin . Soj . of Eng . in his place at this Annual Convocation , and its earnest prayer that ho may be blessed with many years of renewed health . " Moved
by Companion T . C . Smyth P . Z . Past Grand Soj ., seconded by Companion Tew Graud Superintendent , and resolved , " That this Grand Chapter desires to place on record its deep sense of the great loss the Craft as well as the Church has sustained by the death of the Very Rev . Bro .
William Connor Magee , Archbishop of York . " Moved by Comp . Smithson Past Grand Standard Bearer England , seconded by Comp . T . W . Embleton P . Z . 1513 , and resolved , " That a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the Z . and Companions of Judea Chapter , No . 265 , for
their kind invitation and excellent arrangements . Prov . Grand Chapter was closed at 4 * 45 p . m . Tea was provided at the Masonic Hall , Hanover Street , at 5 o ' clock , and was partaken of by 50 Companions , the Grand Superintendent presiding .
Virtue And Hope Chapter, No. 237.
VIRTUE AND HOPE CHAPTER , No . 237 .
ON Monday , the 20 th nit ., the annual meeting was held at the Masonio Hall , Swansea , when there was a goodly attendance . The Chapter was opened by the retiring M . E . Z . Companion Bradford , who was supported by Companion Tennant Grand Superintendent Eastern Division South Wales , and a large body of members . Th e following visitors were present : —Comps . Hall P . Z . Talbot Lodge ,
Eynon P . Z . 1664 , and Hood Williams . P . Z . 464 . The Officers were invested , as follows : —Comps . Sandbrook M . E . Z ., Taylor H ., Hughes J ., Evans S . E ., Joseph N „ Morgan Williams P . S ., Soott 1 st A . S ., John 2 nd A . S ., Jones Treasurer , M'Kim Dir . of CerB ., Davies Organist , Bradford Steward , Bullerwell Janitor . The ceremony of installation
was performed by each retiring Principal , who appointed his successor . Councillor M . E . ex-Companion Bradford was the recipient of & magnificent and valuable P . Z . ' a jewel . Comp . Sandbrook made the presentation iu a few felicitous remarks . He referred to the valuable services which Comp . Bradford had rendered the Hope during hia twelve months of office . This was a very pleasing duty for him to
perform , and he was sure they all joined with him iu wishing Comp . Bradford long life and happiness . Most ex-Companion Tennaut Grand Superintendent also spoke , eulogising Comp . Bradford for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of his office . Comp . Bradford suitably responded . The company then adjourned to the Castle Hotel , and partook of an excellent repast , provided by Mrs . Thomas .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Vaudeville . —Ibsenism is the craze of the moment , and Mr . Thomas Thome is astute enough to see that for a time there is money to bo made by the adoration of the Master's disciples on the one hand and the curiosity of the general public on the other . He has therefore deplaced Lytton's oharmiog comedy for " Hedda Gabler , " perhaps the least objectionable work of this fin de sieole
author , and crowded houses aro the result . Without entering into any discussion as to the value of Ibsen ' s teaching , we may point out that although it may be the dramatist ' s privilege "to hold the mirror up to nature , " it is by no means necessary that the worst side of humanity should be displayed . We need no new teacher to inform us of the baneful effects of evil minded men and women , but it is
difficult to divine the object m presenting such a repugnant character as Hedda Gabler . She appears to be the very incarnation of selfishness—individualism the Ibsentas term it ; and as she at longth falls into a man's power , she prefers emancipation by suicide rather than remain a slave . Apart from the play the aoting is most admirable . Miss Elizabeth Robins gives a perfect portrayal of this terrible
horoino , whose bursts of fury , when opposed , resemble those of a maniac , indoed it would bo charity to surmise that suoh a woman was insane . The picture is horrible , but attractive , and the artiste deservos commendation . The villainous Judge Brack finds an admirable exponent in Mr . Charles Sugden , tho dissolute Lovborg is ably represented by Mr . Arthur Elwood , and Miss Marion Lea gives
a pretty bnt lachrymose impersonation of her double-sided character . The only two decent personageB are George Tesman and his good old maiden aunt , yet ono can ha < dly sympathise with them UB they bobavo so foolishly . They are , however , capitally represented by Mr . Scott Buisb aud Miss Henrietta Cowen . As a dramatic novelty the pioco ia interesting , but too much Ibsen would be somewhat depressing .
Mr . Honry Irving , as president of the Actors' Benevolent Fnud , will take the chair at tho annual dinner , to be held at the Hotel Metropole , on 24 th Juno . Mr . Wilson Barrett re-opens the Olympic to-day with morning and evening performances of " The Silver King . " Two representations will also be given on Whit Monday . " Tho
Dancing Girl" has proved so great a ancco 3 S that Mr . Beerholm Treo has decided to take it on a provincial tonr , and will opon at the Gaiety Theatre , Dublin , on 3 rd August . Nearly £ 200 has been handed to tho Actors' Benevolent Fund by Mr . Charles Wyndham , as the result of a performance of " David Garrick " given in aid of that Institution last week , at tho Criterion .
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to his successors in office , as a most valuable arohive , until the Second Centenary takes place , and the granting of another one is added to the history of this Chapter . I hope the warrant of this Chapter and the Charter may both be photographed , and these copies added to that volume of the Charters
of the Chapters of this Province which Companion W . Watson is labouring to complete ; so that even if fire destroyed the originals , as it has done those of the Aire and Calder Lodge and Chapter , Goole , copies of these priceless documents will be preserved in our library at Wakefield for future reference .
The original Warrant of Judea Chapter is dated 24 th February 1791 , and the first meeting was held at the Devonshire Hotel , at Keighley , on the 1 st May 1791 . The names of the founders thereon are Joseph Tempest Z ., Thomas DawBon H ., Thomas Teal J ., William Robinson , Edward Dixon , David
Baiston , Thomas Fox , Jeremiah Parker , Richard Hallersley , William Ireson , and John Binns . Another circumstance to be recorded is , that Comp . Edwin Lee is Z . again this year , it being the wish of the Companions that he should occupy the First Principal's ohair ; and further , that all the
other Officers of Judea Chapter , even including the Janitor , are P . Z . ' s of No . 265 . This meeting of Prov . Grand Chapter , under this Banner , Is one of rejoicing . We offer therefore our congratulations and felicitations to every Companion in No . 265 , on its existence of 100 years , on the
endurance of the Chapter , on the progress it has made , on the work of charity it has done , on the good example it has set of peace and goodwill to all around ; and may it remain , as long as this Provincial Grand Chapter exists , one of the most useful and successful and loyal Chapters on our roll .
This Chapter now musters about 40 Companions , but I have no doubt this number will be increased after the events of to-day . In testimony of my good-will , I have asked the Z . Comp . E . Lee to present to me each one of his Officers , beginning with himself , in order that I may fasten the Centenary jewel of the Order upon his
sash . My fervent desire and aspiration to eaoh one of yon is , wear this jewel as a token of the esteem of your Grand Superintendent . Go to yonr several avocations , and remember Masonry is that grand and universal soienoe , whioh includes all others , bnt more especially that
whioh teaohes the knowlege of ourselves , and the duties incumbent on ns as men , and Royal Arch Masons ; and may the Godot Abraham , of Isaao , and of Jacob , be with you and prosper you wheresoever you sojourn , whether in Egypt , Sinai , Babylon , Rome , or Judea , the latter symbolical of the " Land of Knowledge . "
In whatever land your lot may be oast , your song being of Judah , signifying " Praise , " follow well the ensign of this tribe—the Lion , the symbol of strength and of the king of beasts •> ever match in the van of civilization , and on the East front of the symbolical Tabernaole .
Keeping ever in mind , the mysterious and omnifio Word , the name of the Supreme Being , in order to comprehend his great attributes and character , as Jehovah the Divine Creator , Governor and Redeemer of Mankind .
Companion John Gerrard P . Z . 154 , Prov . G . Registrar , having read the Centenary Warrant of tho Jndea Chapter , tho Grand Superintendent formally presented it , along with Centenary jowels , to Companion Edwin Lee and other Officers of the Chapter . Companion J . E .
Wordsworth P . Z . 904 , Prov . G . Treasurer , read and presented tho Balance Sheet , which showed the balance in Messrs . Lcatham , Tew and Co . 's Bank , Wakefield , on the 30 fch April 1891 , to be £ 199 17 s 3 d . Moved by Companion W . F . Sraithson P . Z . 289 , P . P . G . Dir . of Cers ., and seconded by
Companion John Gerrard Prov . G . Registrar , and resolved , "that the Balance Sheet bo received and adopted . " Moved by Companion Wordsworth Treasurer , seconded by Companion Balmeand it was nnanimonsly resolved , that
, Companion John Leach P . Z , 61 , be elected Prov . Grand Treasnrer for tho ensuing year . Tho Grand Superintendent then appointed and invested his Officors for tho ensuing year , as follow : —
J . L . Atherton H . T . R . Vaux J . Henry Smith S . E . Geo . H . Radolifio S . N . John Loach ( elected ) Troasnror
Aulay Macautay Registrar Saml . T . Oates r . S . Hy . Trevor Gardiner 1 st A . S . John Thripploton 2 nd A . S . James Jenkin Sword Boaror
J . L . P . Pngh Standard Roarer Robt . Hy . Armitago Dir of Cers . Alfred Gill Assist . Dir . of Core . Alfred Scorth Organist Herbert G . E . Green Assist . S . E .
Samuel Barrand Janitor Cornelius Wheawill - \ Wm . Hy . Jessop / _ William Bingham f Stewards . William Hai"h j
Invitations to hold tho November Convocation were rece . vod from the Z . and Companions of Chapters Sincerity , W , Halifax and Phcenix , 904 , Rotherham . Moved by ^ ompanion Tudor Trevor Z . 306 , seconded by Companion Hiodk . LaxfcouP . Z . 27 . 5 , and resolved , " That this Pro-
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vincial Grand Chapter desires to record its pleasure and satisfaction at seeing the M . E . Grand Superintendent , Thos . W . Tew Past Grand Prin . Soj . of Eng . in his place at this Annual Convocation , and its earnest prayer that ho may be blessed with many years of renewed health . " Moved
by Companion T . C . Smyth P . Z . Past Grand Soj ., seconded by Companion Tew Graud Superintendent , and resolved , " That this Grand Chapter desires to place on record its deep sense of the great loss the Craft as well as the Church has sustained by the death of the Very Rev . Bro .
William Connor Magee , Archbishop of York . " Moved by Comp . Smithson Past Grand Standard Bearer England , seconded by Comp . T . W . Embleton P . Z . 1513 , and resolved , " That a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the Z . and Companions of Judea Chapter , No . 265 , for
their kind invitation and excellent arrangements . Prov . Grand Chapter was closed at 4 * 45 p . m . Tea was provided at the Masonic Hall , Hanover Street , at 5 o ' clock , and was partaken of by 50 Companions , the Grand Superintendent presiding .
Virtue And Hope Chapter, No. 237.
VIRTUE AND HOPE CHAPTER , No . 237 .
ON Monday , the 20 th nit ., the annual meeting was held at the Masonio Hall , Swansea , when there was a goodly attendance . The Chapter was opened by the retiring M . E . Z . Companion Bradford , who was supported by Companion Tennant Grand Superintendent Eastern Division South Wales , and a large body of members . Th e following visitors were present : —Comps . Hall P . Z . Talbot Lodge ,
Eynon P . Z . 1664 , and Hood Williams . P . Z . 464 . The Officers were invested , as follows : —Comps . Sandbrook M . E . Z ., Taylor H ., Hughes J ., Evans S . E ., Joseph N „ Morgan Williams P . S ., Soott 1 st A . S ., John 2 nd A . S ., Jones Treasurer , M'Kim Dir . of CerB ., Davies Organist , Bradford Steward , Bullerwell Janitor . The ceremony of installation
was performed by each retiring Principal , who appointed his successor . Councillor M . E . ex-Companion Bradford was the recipient of & magnificent and valuable P . Z . ' a jewel . Comp . Sandbrook made the presentation iu a few felicitous remarks . He referred to the valuable services which Comp . Bradford had rendered the Hope during hia twelve months of office . This was a very pleasing duty for him to
perform , and he was sure they all joined with him iu wishing Comp . Bradford long life and happiness . Most ex-Companion Tennaut Grand Superintendent also spoke , eulogising Comp . Bradford for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of his office . Comp . Bradford suitably responded . The company then adjourned to the Castle Hotel , and partook of an excellent repast , provided by Mrs . Thomas .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Vaudeville . —Ibsenism is the craze of the moment , and Mr . Thomas Thome is astute enough to see that for a time there is money to bo made by the adoration of the Master's disciples on the one hand and the curiosity of the general public on the other . He has therefore deplaced Lytton's oharmiog comedy for " Hedda Gabler , " perhaps the least objectionable work of this fin de sieole
author , and crowded houses aro the result . Without entering into any discussion as to the value of Ibsen ' s teaching , we may point out that although it may be the dramatist ' s privilege "to hold the mirror up to nature , " it is by no means necessary that the worst side of humanity should be displayed . We need no new teacher to inform us of the baneful effects of evil minded men and women , but it is
difficult to divine the object m presenting such a repugnant character as Hedda Gabler . She appears to be the very incarnation of selfishness—individualism the Ibsentas term it ; and as she at longth falls into a man's power , she prefers emancipation by suicide rather than remain a slave . Apart from the play the aoting is most admirable . Miss Elizabeth Robins gives a perfect portrayal of this terrible
horoino , whose bursts of fury , when opposed , resemble those of a maniac , indoed it would bo charity to surmise that suoh a woman was insane . The picture is horrible , but attractive , and the artiste deservos commendation . The villainous Judge Brack finds an admirable exponent in Mr . Charles Sugden , tho dissolute Lovborg is ably represented by Mr . Arthur Elwood , and Miss Marion Lea gives
a pretty bnt lachrymose impersonation of her double-sided character . The only two decent personageB are George Tesman and his good old maiden aunt , yet ono can ha < dly sympathise with them UB they bobavo so foolishly . They are , however , capitally represented by Mr . Scott Buisb aud Miss Henrietta Cowen . As a dramatic novelty the pioco ia interesting , but too much Ibsen would be somewhat depressing .
Mr . Honry Irving , as president of the Actors' Benevolent Fnud , will take the chair at tho annual dinner , to be held at the Hotel Metropole , on 24 th Juno . Mr . Wilson Barrett re-opens the Olympic to-day with morning and evening performances of " The Silver King . " Two representations will also be given on Whit Monday . " Tho
Dancing Girl" has proved so great a ancco 3 S that Mr . Beerholm Treo has decided to take it on a provincial tonr , and will opon at the Gaiety Theatre , Dublin , on 3 rd August . Nearly £ 200 has been handed to tho Actors' Benevolent Fund by Mr . Charles Wyndham , as the result of a performance of " David Garrick " given in aid of that Institution last week , at tho Criterion .