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Restoration Of The Parish Church Of Kidderminster.
Worcestershire during the last four years . Of that £ 2 , 100 , one-fifth , or £ 420 , had been raised iu Kidderminster . Freemasonry was not a p hilanthropic institution . It possessed great and valuable privileges , but he must not excite a curiosity which he conld nofc gratify . They , indeed , possessed secrets—secrets concealed from those who were not Masons—but , as the Prince of Wales observed , those secrets wero
loyal and honourable , and not opposed lo the laws of God or to tho interests of the realm . They had beeu entrusted to Masons in ancient times , and ever since had been religiously guarded by successive generations of members of the Craft . These hidden acts and secret mysteries in the early ages of the Christian era were preserved and handed down through the guilds and monastic institutions .
to whom they were indebted for the stately cathedrals which adorned our land . It was the pride of Freemasons to encourage and take a lively interest in the preservation and restoration and adornment of those undying memorials of the skill and ingenuity of their ancient brethren . Ifc mi ght be interesting to some of them to know thafc amongst fche Freemasons of former times was tlio « reat
architect Sir Christopher Wren , ancl that tho mallet he used in laying the foundation stone of St . Paul ' s Cathedral was still preserved in one of the London Masonic Lodges . To come to later times , the first stone of the magnificent Cathedral at Truro was laid by the Prince of Wales as Grand Master of the Order . That imposing ceremony took place in the presence of rt vast assemblage of Freemasons from
all parts of the kingdom . In our own county the Masonio Fraternity had had the privilege of taking part in the restoration of the Cathedral at Worcester , aud had contributed at their own expense a fine window in the north transept of the Cathedral . The neighbouring Abbey of Tewkesbury had of late been enriched , by the restoration and adornment , by one of the Freemasons , of one of its chapels .
Considering the interest of the Craft in such labours , ifc need not be a matter of surprise to them that the local Masons quietly seized the opportunity of taking a share in the restoration and enrichment of onr own fine old parish cbnroh . Ifc happened in March last year that there was a large and important gathering of Masons on fche same evening as that convened by the Vicar for initiating a movement
for fche repair of fche tower and fche rehanging of the bells . As he ( the Mayor ) presided afc the meeting , the happv thought occurred to him that it wonld be a suitable action if the Freemasons as a body would undertake to provide the chiming machinery for the church . The idea was taken up most enthusiastically by the brethren present , and in a very few days the requisite funds were subscribed . He
knew that the sound of the bells did not please everybody . There were unfortunate mortals who had no music in their souls , who took no delight in the mellow cad ences of chiming bells , and the melody caused in the breasts of some persons' feelings similar to tho'e experienced by the American poet on listening to the grinding of a barrel organ . He expressed those feelings in the following terms : —
'Thank heaven , the air again is still , The music all his ground , And silence , like a poultice , comes To heal the blows of sound . " On behalf of fche Freemasons of Kidderminster he would now hand over , through his Lordshi p , to the Vicar and Churchwardens of
Kidderminster , the chiming apparatus at the present time in St . Mary ' s Church . The Bishop of St . Albans said , if he might be allowed , in a sort of semi-official capacity that day , on behalf of his son , to accept the kind and generous and most appropriate gift of the Freemasons , he shonld have great pleasure in doing so , and would hand over thafc record of their proceedings —( this was the
illuminated and framed parchment ; thafc had been read by the Mayor )—to the proper authorities to be kept in the vesfcry . It was a singular coincidence thafc in a very short time he would probably have to acknowledge a gift somewhat similar , although not quite the same , from the Freemasons in his own cathedral church of St . Albans . Later on Mr . T . Lea , M . P ., rose to propose a toast ; ifc was one they
would receive with a due amount of cordiality . Ifc was thafc of the Freemasons , and he should couple with ifc the name of Bro . Godson , who held afc the present time the office of Deputy Provincial Grand Master for Worcestershire . He felfc it would have been much better had that toast been entrusted to some one who knew more of the works and tho acts of Freemasonry than he did . They had heard
something of them that day in tbe Mayor ' s speech , and they had heard something more in those ohimes . They knew , also , that the Freemasons had established excellent Institutions for the care of aged Freemasons and also for orphan children . There was also a feature of Freemasonry that had not been mentioned , and ifc was thafc no Freemason came to want . It was their duty to support the
Governmen t in endeavouring to root out mischief , whether at home or abroad . He desired thafc in thafc spirit Freemasonry shonld exist throughout our country . If every man in it were a Freemason they should have no fear of dynamite . They were grateful to fche Freemasons for their kindly charity ; and for those chimes which , he regretted to say , he had nofc heard , but which he hoped to hear . He
felt sure thafc the people of Kidderminster would deeply appreciate the kindness of the Freemasons . Bro . A . Godson responded , an ;! Said he hoped thafc when they came to worship within the sound of those chimes , they would always find their labours began and ended w peace . That was a Masonic sentiment . He hoped that if ever they came to meet in the future , happy would they meet and happy Part again .
HottowAY 3 OiimfEs-T Am ) P ILLS . —Influenza , sore throat , fuiinscy , mumps , ami similar complaints always abound in unsettled weather , and arc mn-t sately and effectually subdued by rubbing HoIIoway ' s Ointment at least to ' cc iv S 0 n tl 10 c ^ mw - S 1 , mte oE tn 0 throat . Tlie Ointment penntvate ? the SK ' , reduces inflammation , and heals ulcerations . This treatment is sufficient ior curing the mosfc serious and complicated throat affectionsprovided
Hollo-, ITJV i ) e takan at the ' amc ' ¦™ . When swallowing gives pain , the Oinf-In . I ? JilT be relied on till improving symptoms admit of painless deglutition . < j as thma , bronchitis , pneumonia , pleurisv whooping cough , incipient con-?™ ' ?™ n , scarlet f over and measles HoIIoway ' s medicines aro not loss valuable ¦ n nutigating tho mosfc troublesome features than thoy a : "c certain in ultimately
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Tranquillity Lodge , No . 185 . —The last meeting of the session of this excellent Lodge was held afc tho Guildhall Tavern , Gri'sham-streofc , B . C ., on Monday , the Ifith inst . Bro . A . Staley P . M . and W . M . provided , and with marked ability performed an abnormal amount of work , without apparent discomfort to himself . He was well seconded by Bros . S . Barnett and L . Boaz Senior and
Junior Wardens , and , as may be well understood , the Deacons , Bros . Peartree and Marks , showed a proper appreciation of the responsibilities whioh under the cirenmstances devolved upon them . There were no less than three raisings j two candidates wore passed , and the following four gentlemen were initiated , viz ., Messrs . Mark Emanuel , James Henry Reeves , Sigmund Birne , and Michael Cohen .
Several sums were voted to relieve immediate cases of distress ; two with amounts of half a-guinea each ; two with three guineas . One of these brethren required five guineas , but the W . M . had power only to grant three , without notice of motion . However , the brethren , immediately subscribed the balance j indeed , an amount considerably beyond what the applicant applied for . Ten guineas was voted
on the list of the W . M ., who acts as Steward for the Benevolent Institution . The W . M . also announced his intention to represent the Lodge at the coming Festival of tho Girls' School . Ample refreshment followed , after which , the hour being advanced , the W . M . gave " Loyalty to the Throne and Devotion to the Craft , " which sentiment is presumed to embody the three principal toasts . The health of the
Initiates was proposed by the W . M ., who remarked , that besides the close attention the new brethren had evinced in the ceremonies , they had shown they possessed the qualities of the true Masonic spirit by the way in which they responded to the call for the Benevolent Fund of the Lodge . Bro . Emannel , in responding , said that as a matter of course he conceived thafc on such au occasion he should
probably be called upon to say something in reply to a toast ; he therefore arranged a rather elaborate speech , which he repeated to himself over and over again , and was sure of making a sensation ,- bnfc now the time had arrived for giving vent to his eloquence , the whole had evaporated , and he did not remember a single word . Bro . Bush I . P . M . gave the health of the W . M ., which toast was most
enthusiastically received . The Worshipful Master , replying , said , that whatever his shortcomings , he was certain of the fraternal feeling of the Lodge—there was not an unpleasant face among the brethren . He was sure there was not another Lodge in which the absence of bickering or ill-feeling was more conspicuous . Digressing from that subject , he would assert that even Visitors were received with the
same heartiness as was accorded to him ; the consequence was , that brethren who hail from the Tranquillity Lodge were sure of a cordial reception wherever they visited . He could scarcely find words adequate to represent his feelings of gratitude , but would assure the members of his zeal which would always be exercised for the benefit of the Lodge . Bro . McDowell , of the Rifle Brigade Lodge , replying for
the Visitors , bore testimony to the excellent working of the Lodge . Bro . Staley , a brother of the W . M ., also spoke ; while Bro . Lyons , Treasnrer of the Joppa Lodge , was so well pleased with the Institution , that he not only was a frequent visitor , but by his influence bis son became a member . The Worshipful Master , in giving the toasfc of the Past Masters , dwelt upon the assistance those who had passed
the chair rendered the Masters . Bro . Bush as the I . P . M . having said a few words , Bro . Bloomfield was called upon fco take fche place of Bro . N . Moss , who the W . M . had named to respond . Brother Bloomfield said , ifc was rather unfair to him to be called upon to speak for another , when ho did not know that he bad anything to say for himself . With all due respect to tho Worshipful Master , and craving
his forgiveness , ho would assort thafc to praise the Past Masters for their assistance was misleading and a sham . He was sorry to say , some people might urge he ought to be glad thafc he was nearly the senior Past Master ; but during all the years he had occupied that position he had never been called npon to render any assistance . The position was a sineenre . He was sure the majority of the brethren
had never heard bis voice , as far as work was concerned . The fact was , the Worshipful Masters , one after another , were so well up in their duties that the P . M . 's wore superflnons . He had , however , no doubt thafc should opportunity present itself the P . M . ' s , one and all , would be found ready and willing to give the best assistance in their power to help ; indeed , would deem themselves under strong obligations to the W . M . who would make use of them . Bro . J . D . Barnett ,
P . M . aud Organist , assisted at the piano , while Bros . Mitchell , Ross , Tipper , and Laurie contributed , by their vocal efforts , to the pleasure of fche evening . The Visitors were Bros . McDowell W . M . 1962 , Lyon P . M . Treasurer 188 , Mickley P . M . 449 , Codd W . M . 1728 , A . Jacob 487 , J . Benjamin P . M . Victoria , S . Australia , Ramas 360 , Staley 1597 ; ancl others . The P . M . 's were Bros . Bash , Croker , Ross , N . Moss , D . Barnett , R . Z . Bloomfield , E . Gottheil .
Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —A regular meeting of this prosperous Lodge was held afc the Masonic Hall , Reading , on Wednesday , the 11 th instant . Present—Bros . R . Dowsett W . M ., Blackwell I . P . M ., Ridley S . W ., Hawkes J . W ., Prickett S . D ., Ravenscroft J . D ., Cordery M . C , Hickie Organist , Creed acting Secretary , Ivey P . M . Secretary acting I . G ., Hemmings Tyler ; P . M . ' s Pulley , E .
Margrett ; Bros . Weatherhead , Knight , Slaughter , Sparrow , Vowles , Collins , Greenawny , Bailey , Bennett , W . Margrett , T . Margrett . Visitors—Bros . Harrison 1895 , Dallcar 1466 , Tarrant 1158 , Gadd 1217 . Lodge was opened , and tho minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Bonnet ! , a candidate for raising , gave
satisfactory proof of his efficiency , was entrusted , nnd retired . Lodge was opened in the third degree , ancl Bro . Bennett was re-admitted and raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony was admirably performed by the W . M ., while the effect was considerably heightened by vocal and instrumental music under the direction of Bro , Hickie
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Restoration Of The Parish Church Of Kidderminster.
Worcestershire during the last four years . Of that £ 2 , 100 , one-fifth , or £ 420 , had been raised iu Kidderminster . Freemasonry was not a p hilanthropic institution . It possessed great and valuable privileges , but he must not excite a curiosity which he conld nofc gratify . They , indeed , possessed secrets—secrets concealed from those who were not Masons—but , as the Prince of Wales observed , those secrets wero
loyal and honourable , and not opposed lo the laws of God or to tho interests of the realm . They had beeu entrusted to Masons in ancient times , and ever since had been religiously guarded by successive generations of members of the Craft . These hidden acts and secret mysteries in the early ages of the Christian era were preserved and handed down through the guilds and monastic institutions .
to whom they were indebted for the stately cathedrals which adorned our land . It was the pride of Freemasons to encourage and take a lively interest in the preservation and restoration and adornment of those undying memorials of the skill and ingenuity of their ancient brethren . Ifc mi ght be interesting to some of them to know thafc amongst fche Freemasons of former times was tlio « reat
architect Sir Christopher Wren , ancl that tho mallet he used in laying the foundation stone of St . Paul ' s Cathedral was still preserved in one of the London Masonic Lodges . To come to later times , the first stone of the magnificent Cathedral at Truro was laid by the Prince of Wales as Grand Master of the Order . That imposing ceremony took place in the presence of rt vast assemblage of Freemasons from
all parts of the kingdom . In our own county the Masonio Fraternity had had the privilege of taking part in the restoration of the Cathedral at Worcester , aud had contributed at their own expense a fine window in the north transept of the Cathedral . The neighbouring Abbey of Tewkesbury had of late been enriched , by the restoration and adornment , by one of the Freemasons , of one of its chapels .
Considering the interest of the Craft in such labours , ifc need not be a matter of surprise to them that the local Masons quietly seized the opportunity of taking a share in the restoration and enrichment of onr own fine old parish cbnroh . Ifc happened in March last year that there was a large and important gathering of Masons on fche same evening as that convened by the Vicar for initiating a movement
for fche repair of fche tower and fche rehanging of the bells . As he ( the Mayor ) presided afc the meeting , the happv thought occurred to him that it wonld be a suitable action if the Freemasons as a body would undertake to provide the chiming machinery for the church . The idea was taken up most enthusiastically by the brethren present , and in a very few days the requisite funds were subscribed . He
knew that the sound of the bells did not please everybody . There were unfortunate mortals who had no music in their souls , who took no delight in the mellow cad ences of chiming bells , and the melody caused in the breasts of some persons' feelings similar to tho'e experienced by the American poet on listening to the grinding of a barrel organ . He expressed those feelings in the following terms : —
'Thank heaven , the air again is still , The music all his ground , And silence , like a poultice , comes To heal the blows of sound . " On behalf of fche Freemasons of Kidderminster he would now hand over , through his Lordshi p , to the Vicar and Churchwardens of
Kidderminster , the chiming apparatus at the present time in St . Mary ' s Church . The Bishop of St . Albans said , if he might be allowed , in a sort of semi-official capacity that day , on behalf of his son , to accept the kind and generous and most appropriate gift of the Freemasons , he shonld have great pleasure in doing so , and would hand over thafc record of their proceedings —( this was the
illuminated and framed parchment ; thafc had been read by the Mayor )—to the proper authorities to be kept in the vesfcry . It was a singular coincidence thafc in a very short time he would probably have to acknowledge a gift somewhat similar , although not quite the same , from the Freemasons in his own cathedral church of St . Albans . Later on Mr . T . Lea , M . P ., rose to propose a toast ; ifc was one they
would receive with a due amount of cordiality . Ifc was thafc of the Freemasons , and he should couple with ifc the name of Bro . Godson , who held afc the present time the office of Deputy Provincial Grand Master for Worcestershire . He felfc it would have been much better had that toast been entrusted to some one who knew more of the works and tho acts of Freemasonry than he did . They had heard
something of them that day in tbe Mayor ' s speech , and they had heard something more in those ohimes . They knew , also , that the Freemasons had established excellent Institutions for the care of aged Freemasons and also for orphan children . There was also a feature of Freemasonry that had not been mentioned , and ifc was thafc no Freemason came to want . It was their duty to support the
Governmen t in endeavouring to root out mischief , whether at home or abroad . He desired thafc in thafc spirit Freemasonry shonld exist throughout our country . If every man in it were a Freemason they should have no fear of dynamite . They were grateful to fche Freemasons for their kindly charity ; and for those chimes which , he regretted to say , he had nofc heard , but which he hoped to hear . He
felt sure thafc the people of Kidderminster would deeply appreciate the kindness of the Freemasons . Bro . A . Godson responded , an ;! Said he hoped thafc when they came to worship within the sound of those chimes , they would always find their labours began and ended w peace . That was a Masonic sentiment . He hoped that if ever they came to meet in the future , happy would they meet and happy Part again .
HottowAY 3 OiimfEs-T Am ) P ILLS . —Influenza , sore throat , fuiinscy , mumps , ami similar complaints always abound in unsettled weather , and arc mn-t sately and effectually subdued by rubbing HoIIoway ' s Ointment at least to ' cc iv S 0 n tl 10 c ^ mw - S 1 , mte oE tn 0 throat . Tlie Ointment penntvate ? the SK ' , reduces inflammation , and heals ulcerations . This treatment is sufficient ior curing the mosfc serious and complicated throat affectionsprovided
Hollo-, ITJV i ) e takan at the ' amc ' ¦™ . When swallowing gives pain , the Oinf-In . I ? JilT be relied on till improving symptoms admit of painless deglutition . < j as thma , bronchitis , pneumonia , pleurisv whooping cough , incipient con-?™ ' ?™ n , scarlet f over and measles HoIIoway ' s medicines aro not loss valuable ¦ n nutigating tho mosfc troublesome features than thoy a : "c certain in ultimately
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Tranquillity Lodge , No . 185 . —The last meeting of the session of this excellent Lodge was held afc tho Guildhall Tavern , Gri'sham-streofc , B . C ., on Monday , the Ifith inst . Bro . A . Staley P . M . and W . M . provided , and with marked ability performed an abnormal amount of work , without apparent discomfort to himself . He was well seconded by Bros . S . Barnett and L . Boaz Senior and
Junior Wardens , and , as may be well understood , the Deacons , Bros . Peartree and Marks , showed a proper appreciation of the responsibilities whioh under the cirenmstances devolved upon them . There were no less than three raisings j two candidates wore passed , and the following four gentlemen were initiated , viz ., Messrs . Mark Emanuel , James Henry Reeves , Sigmund Birne , and Michael Cohen .
Several sums were voted to relieve immediate cases of distress ; two with amounts of half a-guinea each ; two with three guineas . One of these brethren required five guineas , but the W . M . had power only to grant three , without notice of motion . However , the brethren , immediately subscribed the balance j indeed , an amount considerably beyond what the applicant applied for . Ten guineas was voted
on the list of the W . M ., who acts as Steward for the Benevolent Institution . The W . M . also announced his intention to represent the Lodge at the coming Festival of tho Girls' School . Ample refreshment followed , after which , the hour being advanced , the W . M . gave " Loyalty to the Throne and Devotion to the Craft , " which sentiment is presumed to embody the three principal toasts . The health of the
Initiates was proposed by the W . M ., who remarked , that besides the close attention the new brethren had evinced in the ceremonies , they had shown they possessed the qualities of the true Masonic spirit by the way in which they responded to the call for the Benevolent Fund of the Lodge . Bro . Emannel , in responding , said that as a matter of course he conceived thafc on such au occasion he should
probably be called upon to say something in reply to a toast ; he therefore arranged a rather elaborate speech , which he repeated to himself over and over again , and was sure of making a sensation ,- bnfc now the time had arrived for giving vent to his eloquence , the whole had evaporated , and he did not remember a single word . Bro . Bush I . P . M . gave the health of the W . M ., which toast was most
enthusiastically received . The Worshipful Master , replying , said , that whatever his shortcomings , he was certain of the fraternal feeling of the Lodge—there was not an unpleasant face among the brethren . He was sure there was not another Lodge in which the absence of bickering or ill-feeling was more conspicuous . Digressing from that subject , he would assert that even Visitors were received with the
same heartiness as was accorded to him ; the consequence was , that brethren who hail from the Tranquillity Lodge were sure of a cordial reception wherever they visited . He could scarcely find words adequate to represent his feelings of gratitude , but would assure the members of his zeal which would always be exercised for the benefit of the Lodge . Bro . McDowell , of the Rifle Brigade Lodge , replying for
the Visitors , bore testimony to the excellent working of the Lodge . Bro . Staley , a brother of the W . M ., also spoke ; while Bro . Lyons , Treasnrer of the Joppa Lodge , was so well pleased with the Institution , that he not only was a frequent visitor , but by his influence bis son became a member . The Worshipful Master , in giving the toasfc of the Past Masters , dwelt upon the assistance those who had passed
the chair rendered the Masters . Bro . Bush as the I . P . M . having said a few words , Bro . Bloomfield was called upon fco take fche place of Bro . N . Moss , who the W . M . had named to respond . Brother Bloomfield said , ifc was rather unfair to him to be called upon to speak for another , when ho did not know that he bad anything to say for himself . With all due respect to tho Worshipful Master , and craving
his forgiveness , ho would assort thafc to praise the Past Masters for their assistance was misleading and a sham . He was sorry to say , some people might urge he ought to be glad thafc he was nearly the senior Past Master ; but during all the years he had occupied that position he had never been called npon to render any assistance . The position was a sineenre . He was sure the majority of the brethren
had never heard bis voice , as far as work was concerned . The fact was , the Worshipful Masters , one after another , were so well up in their duties that the P . M . 's wore superflnons . He had , however , no doubt thafc should opportunity present itself the P . M . ' s , one and all , would be found ready and willing to give the best assistance in their power to help ; indeed , would deem themselves under strong obligations to the W . M . who would make use of them . Bro . J . D . Barnett ,
P . M . aud Organist , assisted at the piano , while Bros . Mitchell , Ross , Tipper , and Laurie contributed , by their vocal efforts , to the pleasure of fche evening . The Visitors were Bros . McDowell W . M . 1962 , Lyon P . M . Treasurer 188 , Mickley P . M . 449 , Codd W . M . 1728 , A . Jacob 487 , J . Benjamin P . M . Victoria , S . Australia , Ramas 360 , Staley 1597 ; ancl others . The P . M . 's were Bros . Bash , Croker , Ross , N . Moss , D . Barnett , R . Z . Bloomfield , E . Gottheil .
Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —A regular meeting of this prosperous Lodge was held afc the Masonic Hall , Reading , on Wednesday , the 11 th instant . Present—Bros . R . Dowsett W . M ., Blackwell I . P . M ., Ridley S . W ., Hawkes J . W ., Prickett S . D ., Ravenscroft J . D ., Cordery M . C , Hickie Organist , Creed acting Secretary , Ivey P . M . Secretary acting I . G ., Hemmings Tyler ; P . M . ' s Pulley , E .
Margrett ; Bros . Weatherhead , Knight , Slaughter , Sparrow , Vowles , Collins , Greenawny , Bailey , Bennett , W . Margrett , T . Margrett . Visitors—Bros . Harrison 1895 , Dallcar 1466 , Tarrant 1158 , Gadd 1217 . Lodge was opened , and tho minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Bonnet ! , a candidate for raising , gave
satisfactory proof of his efficiency , was entrusted , nnd retired . Lodge was opened in the third degree , ancl Bro . Bennett was re-admitted and raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony was admirably performed by the W . M ., while the effect was considerably heightened by vocal and instrumental music under the direction of Bro , Hickie