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Integrity Lodge, No. 163.
the ) funds , and incidental expenses in connection with the Lodge , including rent , Tyler , etc ., amount to £ S 0 ts 8 d , leaving a balance in favour of the Lodge of £ 131 2 s Od , which amount is duly carried forward . In conclusion , we cannot do better than point out
to younger Lodges that tho satisfactory condition of the Integrity with regard to the Charities , must have had a beginning—most likely a very small one—and we hope thafc some of our friends will bring the matter before then-Lodges in such a way as to lead in a few years to like
results . Of course we cannot expect comparatively young Lodges to clear themselves from debt and make themselves prominent in tho Charities all at once , but we do think
that much more might be done by Lodges collectively than is done , and that Avithout any sacrifice , unless a little cutting down of refreshment expenses is to be taken into consideration as , 1 hardship .
Meeting Of Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
MEETING OF PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST YORKSHIRE .
ON Wednesday the Provincial Grand Lodgo of West Yorkshire Freemasons held its quarterly gathering at Barnsley , under tho banner of the Lodge Friendly , No . 1513 . Notwithstanding that thorowas a good attendance of brethren from various parts of tho province , the number of Lodges which were unrepresented was somewhat larger
than usual , attributable , probably , to tho placo of meeting nofc being sufficiently central . Lt .-Col . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., Provincial Grand Master , presided , assisted by tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Brother T . W . Tew .
ITaviiig been sainted by tho Brethren according to tho ancient cnslom , Sir Henry Edwards said—Brethren of this Provincial Grand Lodge —In opening this Provincial Grand Lodge to-day . for tho first time in Barnsley since my installation as yonr Provincial Grand Master , I feol I do so under sentiments of repression . Ifc is nofc my wish to
trespass upon yonr timo with an inaugural address , althonghnpon tho subject of Masonic affairs there is not a little to which I might wish to advert . When wo met at Probity Lodge in October , I thought my usual addresses to the Craft wore being accepted by the Brethren in tli . it frank spirit which , np lo that time , it was not thought right to dispense with . Fifty-six years of the existence of this Provincial Grand
Lodgo bad , I thought , established this as a duty of this chair , addressing yon quarterly as an unavoidable necessity . And pardon mo if I feol a little disappointment of repression to have to advert to tho elementary questions of two of the prerogatives of this chair—the propriety of remarking on Masonic matters since each interval of last assembly , and of tho government of tho province for the next
threo months , and tho appearance of these observations in the West Yorkshire journals . For what purpose , may I ask , are we to meet ? I look upon Provincial Grand Lodge afc its gatherings as an illustration of tho advantages of free conference , to keep alivo tho interest of Masonry in my province , to co-operate in beneficent efforts of charity , to promote a good fraternal understanding with the brethren and the
Lodges , and to find practical solutions to differences which from timo to ' timeas they arise require remedial considerations— such ; for example as the Grand Orient question , which so shocked tho feelings of tho brethren of tho United Kingdom . It has been intimated to my Deputy to suggest to Provincial Grand Locige to dispense with the address ; and that there is a feeling abroad that these addresses arc given with
a view to publication . I could not fail to observe tho silent support our October gathering gave to tho proposition of the brother from tho Aire and Calder Locige . He appeared to act alone , and no one know until he had spoken on what subject he was going to address this Provincial Grand Locige , for no intimation of his intention having appeared on tho agenda
paper , Provincial Grand Lodge was totally unprepared to givo to this very important question any previous consideration or clue deliberation . I must iu consequence refer yon to articles 3 and 4 , page 80 , iu tbo Book of Constitutions , for I am not aware when theso addresses have found their way to tho public they have contained any improper Masonic matter or language as declared in onr Provincial
Grand Bye-laws or Book of Constitutions . ( Applause ) . I and my Deputy are striving to shorten these meeetings , and to curtail expenditure . After the labours of this Provincial Grand Lodge the refreshment is to be a luncheon , and not a dinner , and the prico reduced . We wish this to be a precedent on all occasions , except tho annual gathering in April .
Considering also tho depression in trade , and the straightened circumstances of commerce , permit me to mention to you that I shall consider whether or not it is expedient to convene " au intermediate quarterly meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge ou the first Wednesday i / i the month of July . " ( Article 14 , p 11 , Provincial Grand Bye-laws ) . Our Provincial Grand Locige Fund would be saved about £ 10 in
expenses , and possibly £ (> ' 0 to tho brethren in travelling expenses to tho particular Lodge that otherwise would havo the honour of inviting this Provincial Grand Lodge to such Midsummer meeting . As onr expenditure in 1 S 77 was only £ 5 10 s Od less than tho total receipts , and the proposal to augment our Provincial Grand Lod ^ e
funds by one shilling per annum from the Lodge fund .- ; of every subscribing member of a Lodge was lost at Leeds in April last , I trust these suggestions may compensate and meet the requirements of on-Masonic situation in some small measure . I must briefly acknowledge the obligations of the province to the Worshipful Master , Officers and
Meeting Of Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
Brethren of tho " Friendly" Lodge in thia town to meet under tlmi ; bauner . This is an old Lodge . Its working had lapsed , but has been resusciated . When nvy Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Tlmiins William Tow , visited it in 1875 , he reported it to me in good working order , under tho mastership of Bro . It . Carter , of Cockerham Hall ; and according to tho returns it has now 50 active members . We wish
this Lodgo every prosperity ; and wo havo no doubt under tho fostering influence of the Masonic community here , mining science will press onward with giant strides . The triumphs of engineering science will be in proportion lo tho acquisition of the teachings of the second degree . The marvels of science have always been nuravelled from the webs of geometric knowledge in which thev aro enshrouded , and
the solution of tho reconstruction of British mining prosperity lies in true Masonic labours of that degree—to bring to tho market thafc minora ! wealth , deep down in tho bowels of the earth , by tho application of pneumatic or electric principles , so as to utilise your riches without the aid of much manual labour , and tho recurring arbitrary interference of adamantine controversy respecting wages . (
Applause ) . Since this Provincial Grand Lodge last met my Deputy has dedicated two now Lodges iu this province , viz ., that of " Ivauhoo " at Sheffield , and that of " " Albert I'M ward " at Huddersfield . I welcome with satisfaction their number to-day ou tho roll-call of tho Lodges of this province . My Deputy reports to me how much ho was struck with tho excellence of the various arrangements of the establishment
of theso Lodges , and tho largo number of brethren who attended tho proceedings . Your presence on theso occasions was a compliment to myself and to the Officers of Provincial Graud Lodge ; and I am grateful to you for the manner in which Iho spirit of my remarks made at llipon . in 1877 are being developed . The total subscription to the Masonic Charities amounted to £ -10 , 500
from all parts of tho world for 1 S 78 . Allow mo to mention tho very singular character of tho October charitable elections . Tho polling was very wild ; no one could havo had any anticipation of such high figures . Your Charity Committee decided to lend as many votes us they could afc a profit , and so endeavour to become rich in votes for the April elections . Between
now aud April this voting power claims yonr attention . Our money contributions last year were £ 2 , 119 . Brother lleury Smith , our Provincial Grand Secretary , has opened the usual new lists of voluntary donations , and I hope i hey may show at tho cud of 187 i ) equall y satislnctory returns . The Bentley Shaw Fund somewhat lags , £ 160 being promised towards £ 1050 . Her Gracious Majesty tho Queen ,
tho Patroness of onr Order , and onr Koyal Grand Master the Princo of AVales have lost , in tho death of tho Princess Alice of Hesse , tho ono a daughter , the other a sister . As loyal Masons it is our dut y to record our sorrow towards theso royal personages for the sudden and great grief which has fallen upon them . I feel that it is impossible for mo to use any language which can express tho
consolation which we wish we could extend to our Sovereign Lady the Queen aud our Eoyal Grand Master ; bufc , brethren , we feel they must bo sustained by the consciousness that they possess the sympathy of tho whole body of Freemasons , and of tho British nation aud empire . Their grief is deep beyond words j but wo pray for the restoration to happiness of Her Majesty and her beloved tliaiily .
( Loud Applause . ) And now let mo thank you for the reception you have given me , and for your salutation . In return I offer yon my true and genuine wishes , so that if hitherto any brother has beeu prosperous ho may continue to bo so in the new year j or if , on the other hand , the reverse lias happened , thafc the season of adversity may come to an end , and give place to a long and uninterrupted
course of prosperity . I wish every brother of the Craffc all tho congratulations of the new year . ( Applause . ) The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , in responding to his salutation , made suitable reference to the returns of the various Lodges required to the end of the year just passed , impressing upon W . M . ' s to urge thoir Secretaries to prepare them as speedily as possible .
In tlie com so of the meeting a resolution granting the sum of £ 100 to tho Bentley-Shaw Memorial Fund was unanimously passed . Sir Henry Edwards also supplemented his previous gift of £ 50 to that fund by an addition of £ 10 . The meeting having bo : ; n closed , many of tho brethren partook of a repast at the King ' s Head Hotel .
For the past four years it has been tho custom of the Finsbury Park Lodge to have an annual ball , and the gatherings on former occasions have been most successful . This year , with the view of adding to the enjoyment , the Finsbury Park have decided to act in conjunction with iho
Crusaders and the New Finsbury Park Lodges , ancl so by uniting tho efforts of the members of the three Lodges to ensure a pleasant meeting . The Committee , which , as may be supposed , is an influential one , announce that the Ball will take place at Freemasons' Tavern , on Wednesday
next , the 22 nd inst . The tickets , which include supper and refreshment during tiie evening , are Ss 6 cl each for ladies , and 12 s 6 d for gentlemen they may be obtained either from Bro . T . Goode , Treasurer , 02 Halton Eoad , Canonbnry ; or F . S . Ilothschild , Secretary , 8 Bull ancl Month Street , E . C .
The Installation Meeting of the Lodge of Sincerity , No . 174 , took place on Wednesday . Tho proceedings were in the highest degree satisfactory , and Bro . Geovge T . IT . Seddon , as the new W . M ., may be congratulated on the happy inauguration of his year . A full report shall appear in our next issue .
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Integrity Lodge, No. 163.
the ) funds , and incidental expenses in connection with the Lodge , including rent , Tyler , etc ., amount to £ S 0 ts 8 d , leaving a balance in favour of the Lodge of £ 131 2 s Od , which amount is duly carried forward . In conclusion , we cannot do better than point out
to younger Lodges that tho satisfactory condition of the Integrity with regard to the Charities , must have had a beginning—most likely a very small one—and we hope thafc some of our friends will bring the matter before then-Lodges in such a way as to lead in a few years to like
results . Of course we cannot expect comparatively young Lodges to clear themselves from debt and make themselves prominent in tho Charities all at once , but we do think
that much more might be done by Lodges collectively than is done , and that Avithout any sacrifice , unless a little cutting down of refreshment expenses is to be taken into consideration as , 1 hardship .
Meeting Of Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
MEETING OF PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST YORKSHIRE .
ON Wednesday the Provincial Grand Lodgo of West Yorkshire Freemasons held its quarterly gathering at Barnsley , under tho banner of the Lodge Friendly , No . 1513 . Notwithstanding that thorowas a good attendance of brethren from various parts of tho province , the number of Lodges which were unrepresented was somewhat larger
than usual , attributable , probably , to tho placo of meeting nofc being sufficiently central . Lt .-Col . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., Provincial Grand Master , presided , assisted by tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Brother T . W . Tew .
ITaviiig been sainted by tho Brethren according to tho ancient cnslom , Sir Henry Edwards said—Brethren of this Provincial Grand Lodge —In opening this Provincial Grand Lodge to-day . for tho first time in Barnsley since my installation as yonr Provincial Grand Master , I feol I do so under sentiments of repression . Ifc is nofc my wish to
trespass upon yonr timo with an inaugural address , althonghnpon tho subject of Masonic affairs there is not a little to which I might wish to advert . When wo met at Probity Lodge in October , I thought my usual addresses to the Craft wore being accepted by the Brethren in tli . it frank spirit which , np lo that time , it was not thought right to dispense with . Fifty-six years of the existence of this Provincial Grand
Lodgo bad , I thought , established this as a duty of this chair , addressing yon quarterly as an unavoidable necessity . And pardon mo if I feol a little disappointment of repression to have to advert to tho elementary questions of two of the prerogatives of this chair—the propriety of remarking on Masonic matters since each interval of last assembly , and of tho government of tho province for the next
threo months , and tho appearance of these observations in the West Yorkshire journals . For what purpose , may I ask , are we to meet ? I look upon Provincial Grand Lodge afc its gatherings as an illustration of tho advantages of free conference , to keep alivo tho interest of Masonry in my province , to co-operate in beneficent efforts of charity , to promote a good fraternal understanding with the brethren and the
Lodges , and to find practical solutions to differences which from timo to ' timeas they arise require remedial considerations— such ; for example as the Grand Orient question , which so shocked tho feelings of tho brethren of tho United Kingdom . It has been intimated to my Deputy to suggest to Provincial Grand Locige to dispense with the address ; and that there is a feeling abroad that these addresses arc given with
a view to publication . I could not fail to observe tho silent support our October gathering gave to tho proposition of the brother from tho Aire and Calder Locige . He appeared to act alone , and no one know until he had spoken on what subject he was going to address this Provincial Grand Locige , for no intimation of his intention having appeared on tho agenda
paper , Provincial Grand Lodge was totally unprepared to givo to this very important question any previous consideration or clue deliberation . I must iu consequence refer yon to articles 3 and 4 , page 80 , iu tbo Book of Constitutions , for I am not aware when theso addresses have found their way to tho public they have contained any improper Masonic matter or language as declared in onr Provincial
Grand Bye-laws or Book of Constitutions . ( Applause ) . I and my Deputy are striving to shorten these meeetings , and to curtail expenditure . After the labours of this Provincial Grand Lodge the refreshment is to be a luncheon , and not a dinner , and the prico reduced . We wish this to be a precedent on all occasions , except tho annual gathering in April .
Considering also tho depression in trade , and the straightened circumstances of commerce , permit me to mention to you that I shall consider whether or not it is expedient to convene " au intermediate quarterly meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge ou the first Wednesday i / i the month of July . " ( Article 14 , p 11 , Provincial Grand Bye-laws ) . Our Provincial Grand Locige Fund would be saved about £ 10 in
expenses , and possibly £ (> ' 0 to tho brethren in travelling expenses to tho particular Lodge that otherwise would havo the honour of inviting this Provincial Grand Lodge to such Midsummer meeting . As onr expenditure in 1 S 77 was only £ 5 10 s Od less than tho total receipts , and the proposal to augment our Provincial Grand Lod ^ e
funds by one shilling per annum from the Lodge fund .- ; of every subscribing member of a Lodge was lost at Leeds in April last , I trust these suggestions may compensate and meet the requirements of on-Masonic situation in some small measure . I must briefly acknowledge the obligations of the province to the Worshipful Master , Officers and
Meeting Of Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
Brethren of tho " Friendly" Lodge in thia town to meet under tlmi ; bauner . This is an old Lodge . Its working had lapsed , but has been resusciated . When nvy Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Tlmiins William Tow , visited it in 1875 , he reported it to me in good working order , under tho mastership of Bro . It . Carter , of Cockerham Hall ; and according to tho returns it has now 50 active members . We wish
this Lodgo every prosperity ; and wo havo no doubt under tho fostering influence of the Masonic community here , mining science will press onward with giant strides . The triumphs of engineering science will be in proportion lo tho acquisition of the teachings of the second degree . The marvels of science have always been nuravelled from the webs of geometric knowledge in which thev aro enshrouded , and
the solution of tho reconstruction of British mining prosperity lies in true Masonic labours of that degree—to bring to tho market thafc minora ! wealth , deep down in tho bowels of the earth , by tho application of pneumatic or electric principles , so as to utilise your riches without the aid of much manual labour , and tho recurring arbitrary interference of adamantine controversy respecting wages . (
Applause ) . Since this Provincial Grand Lodge last met my Deputy has dedicated two now Lodges iu this province , viz ., that of " Ivauhoo " at Sheffield , and that of " " Albert I'M ward " at Huddersfield . I welcome with satisfaction their number to-day ou tho roll-call of tho Lodges of this province . My Deputy reports to me how much ho was struck with tho excellence of the various arrangements of the establishment
of theso Lodges , and tho largo number of brethren who attended tho proceedings . Your presence on theso occasions was a compliment to myself and to the Officers of Provincial Graud Lodge ; and I am grateful to you for the manner in which Iho spirit of my remarks made at llipon . in 1877 are being developed . The total subscription to the Masonic Charities amounted to £ -10 , 500
from all parts of tho world for 1 S 78 . Allow mo to mention tho very singular character of tho October charitable elections . Tho polling was very wild ; no one could havo had any anticipation of such high figures . Your Charity Committee decided to lend as many votes us they could afc a profit , and so endeavour to become rich in votes for the April elections . Between
now aud April this voting power claims yonr attention . Our money contributions last year were £ 2 , 119 . Brother lleury Smith , our Provincial Grand Secretary , has opened the usual new lists of voluntary donations , and I hope i hey may show at tho cud of 187 i ) equall y satislnctory returns . The Bentley Shaw Fund somewhat lags , £ 160 being promised towards £ 1050 . Her Gracious Majesty tho Queen ,
tho Patroness of onr Order , and onr Koyal Grand Master the Princo of AVales have lost , in tho death of tho Princess Alice of Hesse , tho ono a daughter , the other a sister . As loyal Masons it is our dut y to record our sorrow towards theso royal personages for the sudden and great grief which has fallen upon them . I feel that it is impossible for mo to use any language which can express tho
consolation which we wish we could extend to our Sovereign Lady the Queen aud our Eoyal Grand Master ; bufc , brethren , we feel they must bo sustained by the consciousness that they possess the sympathy of tho whole body of Freemasons , and of tho British nation aud empire . Their grief is deep beyond words j but wo pray for the restoration to happiness of Her Majesty and her beloved tliaiily .
( Loud Applause . ) And now let mo thank you for the reception you have given me , and for your salutation . In return I offer yon my true and genuine wishes , so that if hitherto any brother has beeu prosperous ho may continue to bo so in the new year j or if , on the other hand , the reverse lias happened , thafc the season of adversity may come to an end , and give place to a long and uninterrupted
course of prosperity . I wish every brother of the Craffc all tho congratulations of the new year . ( Applause . ) The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , in responding to his salutation , made suitable reference to the returns of the various Lodges required to the end of the year just passed , impressing upon W . M . ' s to urge thoir Secretaries to prepare them as speedily as possible .
In tlie com so of the meeting a resolution granting the sum of £ 100 to tho Bentley-Shaw Memorial Fund was unanimously passed . Sir Henry Edwards also supplemented his previous gift of £ 50 to that fund by an addition of £ 10 . The meeting having bo : ; n closed , many of tho brethren partook of a repast at the King ' s Head Hotel .
For the past four years it has been tho custom of the Finsbury Park Lodge to have an annual ball , and the gatherings on former occasions have been most successful . This year , with the view of adding to the enjoyment , the Finsbury Park have decided to act in conjunction with iho
Crusaders and the New Finsbury Park Lodges , ancl so by uniting tho efforts of the members of the three Lodges to ensure a pleasant meeting . The Committee , which , as may be supposed , is an influential one , announce that the Ball will take place at Freemasons' Tavern , on Wednesday
next , the 22 nd inst . The tickets , which include supper and refreshment during tiie evening , are Ss 6 cl each for ladies , and 12 s 6 d for gentlemen they may be obtained either from Bro . T . Goode , Treasurer , 02 Halton Eoad , Canonbnry ; or F . S . Ilothschild , Secretary , 8 Bull ancl Month Street , E . C .
The Installation Meeting of the Lodge of Sincerity , No . 174 , took place on Wednesday . Tho proceedings were in the highest degree satisfactory , and Bro . Geovge T . IT . Seddon , as the new W . M ., may be congratulated on the happy inauguration of his year . A full report shall appear in our next issue .