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Centenary Of The Tyrian Lodge, No. 253
the chair of the Lodge . His grace had been initiated in 1809 . The chair now used by the I . P . M . was his gift , and he also presented his banner to tho Lodge . Ho was for many years Grand Master of thi ? Province , and was succeeded in the title and estates by the present Duke , and as P . G . Master by the heir to tho Dukedom , the Marquis
of Hartington . Bro . Henry Browne , whose name frequently occurred in the annals of the Lodge , must havo been a very zealous and able Mason , as from 1785 to 1817 he was eight times W . M . and seven times acting W . M ., when the office was held by brethren of high social position . In 1810 , Visconnt Tamworth , eldest son of thp
seventh Earl Ferrers , was received into the Lodge , nnd two months later , Nathaniel , second Lord Scarsdale , his father-in-law , was initiated . The Hon . Augustus , and the Hon . Edward Curzon , of Kedleston , became members in 1815 , and the Hon . Franois Curzon , of Kedleston , joined in 1825 , and was elected W . M . iti 1826 . Earl
Howe was initiated in 1815 , the Hon . Augustus Stanhope , son of the third Earl of Harrington , in 1815 , and Earl Ferrers irt 1858 . In 1791 , Mr . Charles Sedley Burdett , of Foremark , second son of the fonrth Baronet was initiated . Of other members , ho might name throe Poles of Radbourne , and two of the Heathcotes , an old Derbyshire
family , formerly of Littleover . Tho father and grandfather of tho present Sir Henry Wilmot were members . Amongst other wellknown names were two Gells , of Bopton , W . Pole Thornhill , of Stanton , the present Sir Henry AUsopp , the late Michael Thomas Bass , two members of the old Baiubrirjge family , and last , bnt not
least , Bro . C . R . Colvile , formerly M . P . for South Derbyshire and D . P . G . Master for many years . For many years the Tyrian was the only Lodge in Derbyshire . The Royal Sussex was consecrated in 1817 , and no other until 1844 . There were now in the Province twenty Craft Lodges , six Chapters of the Royal Arch , three Mark
Mason Lodges , and a Chapter of the Rose Croix . Bro . Hall , in conclusion , said he would spare his hearers a narrative of the migrations of the Lodge from hostel to hostel , from its first home , afc tho Bunch of Grapes in the Market Plnce , until ten years ago it found an abiding place in that handsome hall , of which they were all proud ,
and for which they were grateful to those brethren to whose untiring perseverance and profuse liberality its erection was due , and particularly to the Provincial Senior Warden of last year , Bro . John Smith , whose name must always be associated with this material evidence of the prosperity of Derbyshire Masonry .
Major Woodall followed with an address , in which , after thanking tho brethren for the honour they had assisted in conferring on him by electing him to the office of Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of England , he reviewed the progress of Freemasonry duiing the past century . Socially , intellectually and in every sense the Craft had
made extraordinary strides . The opposition to which the Order had been subjected was due to ignorance , but let it be their duty to answer the baseless charges of their critics by deeds of charity and love , and thus show the world that the aspersions cast upon them had their origin solely in the prejudices of their opponents .
The hymn " Maker ancl Father of us all " having been sung , Bro . E . R . Ward the Director of Ceremonies proceeded to unveil the Mural Tablet which had been placed in the Hall in commemoration of the event . This Tablet contains the dates of the foundation of the Lodge , the completion of its centenary and of the centenary
festival , together with a list of the officers of the Lodge •while in a cavity at its back are deposited a number of Masonic documents . After the reading of a portion of the Volume of the Sacred Law by the Chaplain , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master proceeded to distribute the centenary jewels among the members entitled to
wear them , and then address the brethren . He had hoped thafc the Provincial Graud Master would have been ablo to attend , and sincerely regretted his absence . The meDting was one in which he felfc the utmost pleasure , while fche interest of it would never be effaced from his memory . Interesting as the
occasion was , however , he could but feel thafc it suggested many grave thoughts to their minds . There was something solemn in the lapse of one hundred years . It led them to think of all the different phases and experiences the Lodge had gone through , and of the many eminent ; members ifc had been instrumental in introducing to tha Craft .
These men had included representatives of all classes of society , and it was evident that they worked hard , in less favourable times'than those in which they then found themselves , to promote the hononr and usefulness of the Craffc . The interesting record they had listened to could not fail to make them ponder over the work done by those who
had gone before them , the zeal and fidelity they had shown , and tho useful lives they had led . Then the contemplation of the pasfc led them , as Masons , to think of fche future , of the responsibilities which rested upon them . Bro . Okeover concluded by exhorting his brethren to feel that in the discharge of their duties as citizens and as Masons ,
their best and surest guide was the Greafc Architect of the Universe The Rev . E . A . Hillyard P . P . G . C . was next called upon for an Oration on the Nature and Principles of the Order , and in an address , delivered with much earnestness , he repudiated the right of any body of men , or the right of any potentate , to cast aspersions upon tbe
^ asonio body . It was a matter of concern and deep sorrow that an Order to which he was affiliated , and in which he , as a clergyman , had toe fullest confidence , should be openly derided as a means for pro-P a gating the' doctrines of infidelity , and for engaging in acts subversive of all good government . Some of his hearers might be
•disposed to feel less keenly on this subject than he did , but he reminded them that the most baseless charges , if constantly repeated , were calculated to impress themselves on the minds of some , and be the means of keeping apart from them men eminently calculated to advise the Craft and out its principles
carry . Xfle strangest and saddest feature in connection with these Aspersions was that no attempt was made to support them With a grain of evidence . Let them , for example , turn to the ecord
of a hundred years work which had been given them that jy ? ' ,, ^ " * ^ ey find in ifc the names of any regicides ? id they meet with treasonable plots , or fche names of those who had De en disturbers of the public peace ? On the contrary , they found
Centenary Of The Tyrian Lodge, No. 253
mention made of thoso whoso aim it had been to cultivate de-. *! - ; of brotherly kindies * a ;; d charity , and who had lir-d in the affection and es-tcv'n o : ' their follow citizens . T * d = s * . *••¦ - ' no exceptional experience , bat fcho oxperie'ico of MIL ? ma ; .-Sjenerally . It was perhaps the bo ? t au .-iwe-r i ' u-y cc . uld give fci sho'e
who spoke of them ns a disloyal and a mate * inlistio body •but , r . i'ver . theless , it was wise now and thru to profo .- 't against tlio : i >* p > .: - ioi . '> . which woro cast npon thoso who had no knowledge of the Older to guide them . Referring to the spirit of tho Order , our reverend brother said it was the principle of uniting all men of all grades in
tho one idea of a common brotherhood , and the common service of humanity in the name of that brotherhood . If ho were asked " What is Masonry , " he should say "Brotherhood ; " and if he were afkod " What is its principle , " he should say " Love . " Tho singing of the hymn " Great Architect of earth and heaven "
followed , and during its progress a collection was made in aid of tho Masonic Charities , resulting in a goodly amount being raised for the Institutions , and then Lodgo was closed . Shortly afterwards tho brethren reassembled at tho Midland Railway Station , iu the Board Room of which the banquet was
served . 'Iho repast was placed on tho tablo with every regard to detail , and gave tho most unqualified satisfaction . Tho tables wero elaborately decorated with flowers of tho choicst description , whilst the service was of a mo ? t bountiful character . Tho
customary toasfc list was done full justice to , and was interspersed with sonj ; s , choruses , & c , which wero rendered under tho direction of Bro . W . L . Dodd P . P . G . O ., who was assisted by Broa . Banks , Myers and Bidder .
Bro . Rev . 0 . J . Martyn P . G . O ., Deputy Prov . GUI . Suffolk , lias requested us to bring to the notice of onr readers the case of Miss Mary Ann Hill , who is a candidate for the benefits of the Governesses' Benevolent
Institution Annuity Fund , and whose application is strongly recommended by Bro . Martyn . The case stands No . 64 on the list for the election of 1 st May next . Further par . ticulars in reference to this lady ' s appeal will be fonnd in
onr advertisement columns . Knowing tho large number of supporters this Institution has among the Freemasons of England , we hope a few votes will be forthcoming from them in support of Bro . Marfcyn ' s recommendation . While
on this theme , we may add that we are in want of a few votes for the Infant Orphan Asylum , Wansfcead , tho case we desire to support being that of Arthur Robert Garrioch ,
aged two and a-hfuf years . We shall be very pleased if any of our friends can favour us with votes for either of these cases , or proxies for other Institutions may be serviceable in exchange .
Mr . Charles Du Val's Sonth African Experiences , recently published in popular form by Messrs . Dean and Son , have achieved a remarkable literary success , two editions having boon sold out in a few weeks fram date of issue . Tho enterprising publishers in announcing a reprint of the popular shilling issue , announce also a
special drawing-room edition in cloth and gold afc half a crown . Mr . Charles Du "Val has done wisely in publishing a popular edition of " With a Show throngh Southern Africa . " In its pages Mr . Da Val is ns entertaining as on tho boards , and that is saying no little . More than this , from it we learn much of the Diamond Fields , of the Boers
and their policy , and of tho idiotic meddling and peddling that hoisted a flag only to pull it down , and annexed a territory only to evacuate it . Mr . Du Val volunteered as a soldier , was besieged in Pretoria , was editor of tho " News of the Camp , " and an attache on the staff . He speaks not as a globe trotter , but with an intimate
knowledge of his subject , paid for with hard-bought experience , as hard as tho biscuits he was condemned to eat . Tho interest in Sonth Africa is by no means dead , and the public havo yet much to learn on the matter . Unfortunately the British public gain their
geographical knowledge in tho mosfc expensive manner—at tno cost of a war . Here they can learn much for a shilling , and Mr . Du Val's brother historians should be amongst tho earliest to invest in tho latest publication of Messrs . Dean and Son . — Society .
Bro . Frederic Penna is to give a recital of Shakespeare ' s " Othello " on the 12 th of May . Ifc will be remembered with what success he recited "Macbeth" last year . Our brother's claims to the support of fche Craft are many , and we doubt not they will be met . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed afc the Earl of
Lathom Lodge of Instruction , No . 1922 , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , close to tho Camberwell New-road Station of the London , Chatham and Dover Railway on Wednesday , 29 th inat ., by W . Bro . E . S . Bower W . M . 1310 . Lod ^ o will be opened at eight o'clock p . m . precisely . Bro . R . J . Paton Secretary .
Messrs . Cassell and Company will shortly commence the issue in monthly parts of " Picturesque Canada , " a new fine-art work , uniform with "Picturesque Europe" and " Picturesque America . " " Picturesque Canada" is edited by Dr . Grant , Principal of Queen ' s
University , Kingston , Canada , and will contain about six hundred illustrations by leading artists , executed under the supervision of Mr . L . R . O'Brien , President of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts . —Academy .
Au issue , in sixpenny parts , will be shortly published by Messrs . Cassell and Company of " The Illustrated Book of Pigeons , " by R . Fulton , with fifty coloured plates , specially executed for tho work .
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Centenary Of The Tyrian Lodge, No. 253
the chair of the Lodge . His grace had been initiated in 1809 . The chair now used by the I . P . M . was his gift , and he also presented his banner to tho Lodge . Ho was for many years Grand Master of thi ? Province , and was succeeded in the title and estates by the present Duke , and as P . G . Master by the heir to tho Dukedom , the Marquis
of Hartington . Bro . Henry Browne , whose name frequently occurred in the annals of the Lodge , must havo been a very zealous and able Mason , as from 1785 to 1817 he was eight times W . M . and seven times acting W . M ., when the office was held by brethren of high social position . In 1810 , Visconnt Tamworth , eldest son of thp
seventh Earl Ferrers , was received into the Lodge , nnd two months later , Nathaniel , second Lord Scarsdale , his father-in-law , was initiated . The Hon . Augustus , and the Hon . Edward Curzon , of Kedleston , became members in 1815 , and the Hon . Franois Curzon , of Kedleston , joined in 1825 , and was elected W . M . iti 1826 . Earl
Howe was initiated in 1815 , the Hon . Augustus Stanhope , son of the third Earl of Harrington , in 1815 , and Earl Ferrers irt 1858 . In 1791 , Mr . Charles Sedley Burdett , of Foremark , second son of the fonrth Baronet was initiated . Of other members , ho might name throe Poles of Radbourne , and two of the Heathcotes , an old Derbyshire
family , formerly of Littleover . Tho father and grandfather of tho present Sir Henry Wilmot were members . Amongst other wellknown names were two Gells , of Bopton , W . Pole Thornhill , of Stanton , the present Sir Henry AUsopp , the late Michael Thomas Bass , two members of the old Baiubrirjge family , and last , bnt not
least , Bro . C . R . Colvile , formerly M . P . for South Derbyshire and D . P . G . Master for many years . For many years the Tyrian was the only Lodge in Derbyshire . The Royal Sussex was consecrated in 1817 , and no other until 1844 . There were now in the Province twenty Craft Lodges , six Chapters of the Royal Arch , three Mark
Mason Lodges , and a Chapter of the Rose Croix . Bro . Hall , in conclusion , said he would spare his hearers a narrative of the migrations of the Lodge from hostel to hostel , from its first home , afc tho Bunch of Grapes in the Market Plnce , until ten years ago it found an abiding place in that handsome hall , of which they were all proud ,
and for which they were grateful to those brethren to whose untiring perseverance and profuse liberality its erection was due , and particularly to the Provincial Senior Warden of last year , Bro . John Smith , whose name must always be associated with this material evidence of the prosperity of Derbyshire Masonry .
Major Woodall followed with an address , in which , after thanking tho brethren for the honour they had assisted in conferring on him by electing him to the office of Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of England , he reviewed the progress of Freemasonry duiing the past century . Socially , intellectually and in every sense the Craft had
made extraordinary strides . The opposition to which the Order had been subjected was due to ignorance , but let it be their duty to answer the baseless charges of their critics by deeds of charity and love , and thus show the world that the aspersions cast upon them had their origin solely in the prejudices of their opponents .
The hymn " Maker ancl Father of us all " having been sung , Bro . E . R . Ward the Director of Ceremonies proceeded to unveil the Mural Tablet which had been placed in the Hall in commemoration of the event . This Tablet contains the dates of the foundation of the Lodge , the completion of its centenary and of the centenary
festival , together with a list of the officers of the Lodge •while in a cavity at its back are deposited a number of Masonic documents . After the reading of a portion of the Volume of the Sacred Law by the Chaplain , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master proceeded to distribute the centenary jewels among the members entitled to
wear them , and then address the brethren . He had hoped thafc the Provincial Graud Master would have been ablo to attend , and sincerely regretted his absence . The meDting was one in which he felfc the utmost pleasure , while fche interest of it would never be effaced from his memory . Interesting as the
occasion was , however , he could but feel thafc it suggested many grave thoughts to their minds . There was something solemn in the lapse of one hundred years . It led them to think of all the different phases and experiences the Lodge had gone through , and of the many eminent ; members ifc had been instrumental in introducing to tha Craft .
These men had included representatives of all classes of society , and it was evident that they worked hard , in less favourable times'than those in which they then found themselves , to promote the hononr and usefulness of the Craffc . The interesting record they had listened to could not fail to make them ponder over the work done by those who
had gone before them , the zeal and fidelity they had shown , and tho useful lives they had led . Then the contemplation of the pasfc led them , as Masons , to think of fche future , of the responsibilities which rested upon them . Bro . Okeover concluded by exhorting his brethren to feel that in the discharge of their duties as citizens and as Masons ,
their best and surest guide was the Greafc Architect of the Universe The Rev . E . A . Hillyard P . P . G . C . was next called upon for an Oration on the Nature and Principles of the Order , and in an address , delivered with much earnestness , he repudiated the right of any body of men , or the right of any potentate , to cast aspersions upon tbe
^ asonio body . It was a matter of concern and deep sorrow that an Order to which he was affiliated , and in which he , as a clergyman , had toe fullest confidence , should be openly derided as a means for pro-P a gating the' doctrines of infidelity , and for engaging in acts subversive of all good government . Some of his hearers might be
•disposed to feel less keenly on this subject than he did , but he reminded them that the most baseless charges , if constantly repeated , were calculated to impress themselves on the minds of some , and be the means of keeping apart from them men eminently calculated to advise the Craft and out its principles
carry . Xfle strangest and saddest feature in connection with these Aspersions was that no attempt was made to support them With a grain of evidence . Let them , for example , turn to the ecord
of a hundred years work which had been given them that jy ? ' ,, ^ " * ^ ey find in ifc the names of any regicides ? id they meet with treasonable plots , or fche names of those who had De en disturbers of the public peace ? On the contrary , they found
Centenary Of The Tyrian Lodge, No. 253
mention made of thoso whoso aim it had been to cultivate de-. *! - ; of brotherly kindies * a ;; d charity , and who had lir-d in the affection and es-tcv'n o : ' their follow citizens . T * d = s * . *••¦ - ' no exceptional experience , bat fcho oxperie'ico of MIL ? ma ; .-Sjenerally . It was perhaps the bo ? t au .-iwe-r i ' u-y cc . uld give fci sho'e
who spoke of them ns a disloyal and a mate * inlistio body •but , r . i'ver . theless , it was wise now and thru to profo .- 't against tlio : i >* p > .: - ioi . '> . which woro cast npon thoso who had no knowledge of the Older to guide them . Referring to the spirit of tho Order , our reverend brother said it was the principle of uniting all men of all grades in
tho one idea of a common brotherhood , and the common service of humanity in the name of that brotherhood . If ho were asked " What is Masonry , " he should say "Brotherhood ; " and if he were afkod " What is its principle , " he should say " Love . " Tho singing of the hymn " Great Architect of earth and heaven "
followed , and during its progress a collection was made in aid of tho Masonic Charities , resulting in a goodly amount being raised for the Institutions , and then Lodgo was closed . Shortly afterwards tho brethren reassembled at tho Midland Railway Station , iu the Board Room of which the banquet was
served . 'Iho repast was placed on tho tablo with every regard to detail , and gave tho most unqualified satisfaction . Tho tables wero elaborately decorated with flowers of tho choicst description , whilst the service was of a mo ? t bountiful character . Tho
customary toasfc list was done full justice to , and was interspersed with sonj ; s , choruses , & c , which wero rendered under tho direction of Bro . W . L . Dodd P . P . G . O ., who was assisted by Broa . Banks , Myers and Bidder .
Bro . Rev . 0 . J . Martyn P . G . O ., Deputy Prov . GUI . Suffolk , lias requested us to bring to the notice of onr readers the case of Miss Mary Ann Hill , who is a candidate for the benefits of the Governesses' Benevolent
Institution Annuity Fund , and whose application is strongly recommended by Bro . Martyn . The case stands No . 64 on the list for the election of 1 st May next . Further par . ticulars in reference to this lady ' s appeal will be fonnd in
onr advertisement columns . Knowing tho large number of supporters this Institution has among the Freemasons of England , we hope a few votes will be forthcoming from them in support of Bro . Marfcyn ' s recommendation . While
on this theme , we may add that we are in want of a few votes for the Infant Orphan Asylum , Wansfcead , tho case we desire to support being that of Arthur Robert Garrioch ,
aged two and a-hfuf years . We shall be very pleased if any of our friends can favour us with votes for either of these cases , or proxies for other Institutions may be serviceable in exchange .
Mr . Charles Du Val's Sonth African Experiences , recently published in popular form by Messrs . Dean and Son , have achieved a remarkable literary success , two editions having boon sold out in a few weeks fram date of issue . Tho enterprising publishers in announcing a reprint of the popular shilling issue , announce also a
special drawing-room edition in cloth and gold afc half a crown . Mr . Charles Du "Val has done wisely in publishing a popular edition of " With a Show throngh Southern Africa . " In its pages Mr . Da Val is ns entertaining as on tho boards , and that is saying no little . More than this , from it we learn much of the Diamond Fields , of the Boers
and their policy , and of tho idiotic meddling and peddling that hoisted a flag only to pull it down , and annexed a territory only to evacuate it . Mr . Du Val volunteered as a soldier , was besieged in Pretoria , was editor of tho " News of the Camp , " and an attache on the staff . He speaks not as a globe trotter , but with an intimate
knowledge of his subject , paid for with hard-bought experience , as hard as tho biscuits he was condemned to eat . Tho interest in Sonth Africa is by no means dead , and the public havo yet much to learn on the matter . Unfortunately the British public gain their
geographical knowledge in tho mosfc expensive manner—at tno cost of a war . Here they can learn much for a shilling , and Mr . Du Val's brother historians should be amongst tho earliest to invest in tho latest publication of Messrs . Dean and Son . — Society .
Bro . Frederic Penna is to give a recital of Shakespeare ' s " Othello " on the 12 th of May . Ifc will be remembered with what success he recited "Macbeth" last year . Our brother's claims to the support of fche Craft are many , and we doubt not they will be met . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed afc the Earl of
Lathom Lodge of Instruction , No . 1922 , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , close to tho Camberwell New-road Station of the London , Chatham and Dover Railway on Wednesday , 29 th inat ., by W . Bro . E . S . Bower W . M . 1310 . Lod ^ o will be opened at eight o'clock p . m . precisely . Bro . R . J . Paton Secretary .
Messrs . Cassell and Company will shortly commence the issue in monthly parts of " Picturesque Canada , " a new fine-art work , uniform with "Picturesque Europe" and " Picturesque America . " " Picturesque Canada" is edited by Dr . Grant , Principal of Queen ' s
University , Kingston , Canada , and will contain about six hundred illustrations by leading artists , executed under the supervision of Mr . L . R . O'Brien , President of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts . —Academy .
Au issue , in sixpenny parts , will be shortly published by Messrs . Cassell and Company of " The Illustrated Book of Pigeons , " by R . Fulton , with fifty coloured plates , specially executed for tho work .