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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Leicester. Shire And Rutland.
Lodges ; it , however , again urged on the Masters and Secretaries the necessity of paying special attention to the Revised Rook of Constitutions . One feature of this document we would especially direct notice to;—the
Committee called attention to the too frequent practice that prevails of initiating candidates who reside outside the district supposed to be embodied in the sphere to which the respective Lodges should confine themselves . They
urged the most extreme caution where candidates presented themselves under such circumstances . Their report was unanimously adopted , as also was that of the Charity Committee . The report of the Provincial Grand
Registrar shewed an increase over last year of twentyseven subscribing members . The Provincial Grand Treasurer ' s accounts next received attention ; the balance sheet had been printed , and the financial condition of the
Province was shown to be on an eminently satisfactory basis . The accounts were duly passed , and the best thanks of Prov . Grand Lodge were voted to Bro . R . Waite for his services . The compliment having been acknowledged ,
this worthy brother was re-elected to the post of Treassurer . The next business on the agenda was to consider the question of the further publication of the Official Calendar . It was generally conceded that under the
control of Worshipfnl Bro . Partridge this little work had proved itself of great utility to the members of the Province , but , as explained by the General Purposes Committee , Bro . Partridge had felt himself constrained , through
the many heavy calls on his time , to tender his resignation as its Editor . At the same time the worthy Deputy had thrown out a hint that a competent brother could be found who was ready to place his services at the disposal of
Prov . Grand Lodge , and on whom his mantle would gracefully fall . Prov . Grand Lodge agreed it was desirable the publication of the Calendar should be continued , and Bro . Partridge was authorised to make the necessary
arrangements , while a cordial vote of thanks was given to him for the care and ability he had displayed in his conduct of this useful little Manual . The Provincial Grand Officers were then invested , as follows : —
Bro . Wm . Camck Crofts 779 - - Senior Warden Jos . Young 523 .... Junior Warden Rev . W . R . Hurd , A . K . C ., 2081 - ) r . , „•„ Rev . Selwyn C . Freer , M . A ., 1560 j P lains
R . Waite 279 .... Treasurer Rev . C . Henton Wood , M . A ., 1560 Secretary Jno . H . Thompson 1265 - - Senior Deacon Chas . F . Wike 279 - ¦ - Junior Deacon
F . B . Wilmer 2028 - - - Superintendent of Works C . J . Wilkinson 1391 ... Director of Ceremonies J . Herbert Marshall 1007 - - Assistant Dir . of Ceremonies W . Jesse Freer 1560 ... Sword Bearer
E . Simpkin 779 - - - - * „ . , , , „ H . J . Goodnll 1130 . - . J Standard Bearers W . H . Barrow . Mus . Baa . F . C . O ., " ) n 2081 - - . . ' j B ° « t
C . F . Massie 1330 - ¦ . Pursuivant Wm . Marchant 50 Assistant Pursuivant Thos . Dunn 523 . . . . ) „ , Jas . Tanser 279 - - - - j ? leT 3 WMaurice Williams 279
. - - ^ J . G . Mnrdin 523 - - . " ] G . C . Oliver 1007- - - ! „ . , John New 1130 - . . . f Stewards C . K . Morris 1265
Samuel Knight 1391 . - .- > The other business before Prov . Grand Lodge was to appoint a Charity Steward to represent the Province ; to present the Grand Lodge Charity Jewel to W . Brother T .
Macaulay Past Prov . Grand Senior Warden ; to elect two members to represent the Prov . Grand Lodge on the Committee of Freemasons' HaU , Leicester . For this duty Bros . Clement Stretton P . M . 279 P . P . G . S . W . and J . F . L .
Rolleston P . M . 1560 P . P . G . Sup . Wks . were re-appointed . Two guineas was voted in relief to a lady in distressed circumstances , whose case—which presented some interesting features—was eloquently pleaded by Bro . Kelly , ancl ten
guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , which Charity will receive the support of the Province at its Festival in February next . The sum of five guineas was also voted to one of the Prov . Grand Tylers ,
who has recently suffered a domestic bereavement . In addressing the brethren the Prov . Graud Master congratulated them on the satisfactory results elicited from the
they had then presented . It had given both him and the
several reports presented . He took this—the first opportunity he had had—publicly to thank the members of the Province for the kindness they had exhibited on the occasion of his marriage , and for the congratulatory address
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Leicester. Shire And Rutland.
Countess Ferrers intense gratification , and both fully recognised the good feeling that had prompted it . This completing the business , Prov . Grand Lodge was closed .
Frederick Binckes's Presentation Fund.
FREDERICK BINCKES'S PRESENTATION FUND .
rflHE following names have been added to the Executive JL since we printed the former list , viz . : — Bros . Sir B . A . N . Lechmere , Bart ., R . W . P . G . M . Worcestershire » Sir W . J . Clarke , Bart ., Dist . G . M . Victoria , Australia ; E . Baldwin * J . Brook-Smith , M . A ., D . P . G . M . Gloucestershire , J . S . Eastes
D . P . G . M . Kent , R . B . Evans , A . T . Layton , Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . C . and D . P . G . M . Suffolk , G . F . Newmarch P . D . P . G . M . Gloucestershire , Dick Kadclyffe , Henry Smith D . P . G . M . West Yorkshire , Henry Stone , Charles Truscott , T . B . Whytehead , John M . Wike , W . B . Williamson .
Amongst other donations the following Masonic bodies have contributed , viz .: — £ a d
Prov . Grand Lodge of South Wales ( Eastern Division ) 5 5 0 „ „ Suffolk . . . 550 G . M . Lodge of M . M . M . - - - 5 5 0 Henniker Lodge „ - - - 2 2 0 Chiswiok Lodge „ - - - - 2 2 0 Fowke Lodge „ - - - 1 1 0 Wouldhane Lodge „ - - - 1 1 0 Agricola Lodge „ - - . 0 10 6 Boys' Committee Club - - - - 5 5 0 St . Michael's Lodge , No . 211 . -220 St . John's Lodge , No . 221 - - - 2 2 0
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Oor . respondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not neessarity for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
"In Memoriam."
"IN MEMORIAM . "
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , — That Freemasonry has lost , in the lamented death of Bro . Charles Greenwood , P . G . S . B . England , D . P . G . M . Surrey , & c , one of the most upright , judicious , and respected members tbnt have adorned its Order , those who were
privileged to be associated with him—and their name is Legion—will readily admit . His pilgrimage is ended , and he has entered into rest , leaving behind him a good name as a monument for all time , which is for moro precious than wordly possessions , inasmuch as " good name , in man and woman , ia the immediate jewel of their souls . "
Brother Charles Greenwood made his mark in Freemasonry , as he did , moreover , in whatever he undertook during his useful life . His " record " is faithfully recapitulated in your columns of tho 2 nd inst . Allow me to ask , is it possible for any Brother to possess more honourable credentials ? Permit me to add another question : What
do the brethren in Surrey and Middlesex in particular , and the Order generally , intend doing to perpetuate the noble memory of such a distinguished member in Freemasonry ? In all probability the initiate has already been taken in this matter , of this , however , I know not .
But if not , I hope that it will be , and that without any procrastination whatever . At this moment I will leave the matter for a season , being confident that those who possess the influence and the means will cause the name of Bro . Charles Greenwood to be " as familiar as household words" in the annals of Freemasonry for all generations
to come . I am , yours fraternally , J . J . BRINTON . 44 Lower Park Read , Peckham , S . E .
Palestine Exploration Fund.
PALESTINE EXPLORATION FUND .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BUOTHER , —A few days ago tho daily journals furnished their readers with a most interesting report of a lecture , delivered by Sir Charles Warren , in reference to the exploration of Palestine , in which he took an active part , and the numerous
evidences thus brought forward in elucidation of passages iu Holy Writ which had a certain amount of obscurity thrown over them have been brought into tbe full blaze of light by the discoveries which tho Palestine Exploration Fund has marie . Probably many more mh'ht have been added had that fund received a greater amount
of encouragement from the British public in general , and the members of the Christian Church in particular . As an exception , however , to this want of interest , the Grand Lodgo of Freemasons stands
in the front rank of the supporters of this important inquiry , for on two occasions , viz ., in 186 S and 137 G , grants of 100 guineas each were made towards carrying out au object in whioh all Freemasons , and particularly those belonging to the Boyal Arch degree , aro so deeply
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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Leicester. Shire And Rutland.
Lodges ; it , however , again urged on the Masters and Secretaries the necessity of paying special attention to the Revised Rook of Constitutions . One feature of this document we would especially direct notice to;—the
Committee called attention to the too frequent practice that prevails of initiating candidates who reside outside the district supposed to be embodied in the sphere to which the respective Lodges should confine themselves . They
urged the most extreme caution where candidates presented themselves under such circumstances . Their report was unanimously adopted , as also was that of the Charity Committee . The report of the Provincial Grand
Registrar shewed an increase over last year of twentyseven subscribing members . The Provincial Grand Treasurer ' s accounts next received attention ; the balance sheet had been printed , and the financial condition of the
Province was shown to be on an eminently satisfactory basis . The accounts were duly passed , and the best thanks of Prov . Grand Lodge were voted to Bro . R . Waite for his services . The compliment having been acknowledged ,
this worthy brother was re-elected to the post of Treassurer . The next business on the agenda was to consider the question of the further publication of the Official Calendar . It was generally conceded that under the
control of Worshipfnl Bro . Partridge this little work had proved itself of great utility to the members of the Province , but , as explained by the General Purposes Committee , Bro . Partridge had felt himself constrained , through
the many heavy calls on his time , to tender his resignation as its Editor . At the same time the worthy Deputy had thrown out a hint that a competent brother could be found who was ready to place his services at the disposal of
Prov . Grand Lodge , and on whom his mantle would gracefully fall . Prov . Grand Lodge agreed it was desirable the publication of the Calendar should be continued , and Bro . Partridge was authorised to make the necessary
arrangements , while a cordial vote of thanks was given to him for the care and ability he had displayed in his conduct of this useful little Manual . The Provincial Grand Officers were then invested , as follows : —
Bro . Wm . Camck Crofts 779 - - Senior Warden Jos . Young 523 .... Junior Warden Rev . W . R . Hurd , A . K . C ., 2081 - ) r . , „•„ Rev . Selwyn C . Freer , M . A ., 1560 j P lains
R . Waite 279 .... Treasurer Rev . C . Henton Wood , M . A ., 1560 Secretary Jno . H . Thompson 1265 - - Senior Deacon Chas . F . Wike 279 - ¦ - Junior Deacon
F . B . Wilmer 2028 - - - Superintendent of Works C . J . Wilkinson 1391 ... Director of Ceremonies J . Herbert Marshall 1007 - - Assistant Dir . of Ceremonies W . Jesse Freer 1560 ... Sword Bearer
E . Simpkin 779 - - - - * „ . , , , „ H . J . Goodnll 1130 . - . J Standard Bearers W . H . Barrow . Mus . Baa . F . C . O ., " ) n 2081 - - . . ' j B ° « t
C . F . Massie 1330 - ¦ . Pursuivant Wm . Marchant 50 Assistant Pursuivant Thos . Dunn 523 . . . . ) „ , Jas . Tanser 279 - - - - j ? leT 3 WMaurice Williams 279
. - - ^ J . G . Mnrdin 523 - - . " ] G . C . Oliver 1007- - - ! „ . , John New 1130 - . . . f Stewards C . K . Morris 1265
Samuel Knight 1391 . - .- > The other business before Prov . Grand Lodge was to appoint a Charity Steward to represent the Province ; to present the Grand Lodge Charity Jewel to W . Brother T .
Macaulay Past Prov . Grand Senior Warden ; to elect two members to represent the Prov . Grand Lodge on the Committee of Freemasons' HaU , Leicester . For this duty Bros . Clement Stretton P . M . 279 P . P . G . S . W . and J . F . L .
Rolleston P . M . 1560 P . P . G . Sup . Wks . were re-appointed . Two guineas was voted in relief to a lady in distressed circumstances , whose case—which presented some interesting features—was eloquently pleaded by Bro . Kelly , ancl ten
guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , which Charity will receive the support of the Province at its Festival in February next . The sum of five guineas was also voted to one of the Prov . Grand Tylers ,
who has recently suffered a domestic bereavement . In addressing the brethren the Prov . Graud Master congratulated them on the satisfactory results elicited from the
they had then presented . It had given both him and the
several reports presented . He took this—the first opportunity he had had—publicly to thank the members of the Province for the kindness they had exhibited on the occasion of his marriage , and for the congratulatory address
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Leicester. Shire And Rutland.
Countess Ferrers intense gratification , and both fully recognised the good feeling that had prompted it . This completing the business , Prov . Grand Lodge was closed .
Frederick Binckes's Presentation Fund.
FREDERICK BINCKES'S PRESENTATION FUND .
rflHE following names have been added to the Executive JL since we printed the former list , viz . : — Bros . Sir B . A . N . Lechmere , Bart ., R . W . P . G . M . Worcestershire » Sir W . J . Clarke , Bart ., Dist . G . M . Victoria , Australia ; E . Baldwin * J . Brook-Smith , M . A ., D . P . G . M . Gloucestershire , J . S . Eastes
D . P . G . M . Kent , R . B . Evans , A . T . Layton , Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . C . and D . P . G . M . Suffolk , G . F . Newmarch P . D . P . G . M . Gloucestershire , Dick Kadclyffe , Henry Smith D . P . G . M . West Yorkshire , Henry Stone , Charles Truscott , T . B . Whytehead , John M . Wike , W . B . Williamson .
Amongst other donations the following Masonic bodies have contributed , viz .: — £ a d
Prov . Grand Lodge of South Wales ( Eastern Division ) 5 5 0 „ „ Suffolk . . . 550 G . M . Lodge of M . M . M . - - - 5 5 0 Henniker Lodge „ - - - 2 2 0 Chiswiok Lodge „ - - - - 2 2 0 Fowke Lodge „ - - - 1 1 0 Wouldhane Lodge „ - - - 1 1 0 Agricola Lodge „ - - . 0 10 6 Boys' Committee Club - - - - 5 5 0 St . Michael's Lodge , No . 211 . -220 St . John's Lodge , No . 221 - - - 2 2 0
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Oor . respondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not neessarity for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
"In Memoriam."
"IN MEMORIAM . "
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , — That Freemasonry has lost , in the lamented death of Bro . Charles Greenwood , P . G . S . B . England , D . P . G . M . Surrey , & c , one of the most upright , judicious , and respected members tbnt have adorned its Order , those who were
privileged to be associated with him—and their name is Legion—will readily admit . His pilgrimage is ended , and he has entered into rest , leaving behind him a good name as a monument for all time , which is for moro precious than wordly possessions , inasmuch as " good name , in man and woman , ia the immediate jewel of their souls . "
Brother Charles Greenwood made his mark in Freemasonry , as he did , moreover , in whatever he undertook during his useful life . His " record " is faithfully recapitulated in your columns of tho 2 nd inst . Allow me to ask , is it possible for any Brother to possess more honourable credentials ? Permit me to add another question : What
do the brethren in Surrey and Middlesex in particular , and the Order generally , intend doing to perpetuate the noble memory of such a distinguished member in Freemasonry ? In all probability the initiate has already been taken in this matter , of this , however , I know not .
But if not , I hope that it will be , and that without any procrastination whatever . At this moment I will leave the matter for a season , being confident that those who possess the influence and the means will cause the name of Bro . Charles Greenwood to be " as familiar as household words" in the annals of Freemasonry for all generations
to come . I am , yours fraternally , J . J . BRINTON . 44 Lower Park Read , Peckham , S . E .
Palestine Exploration Fund.
PALESTINE EXPLORATION FUND .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BUOTHER , —A few days ago tho daily journals furnished their readers with a most interesting report of a lecture , delivered by Sir Charles Warren , in reference to the exploration of Palestine , in which he took an active part , and the numerous
evidences thus brought forward in elucidation of passages iu Holy Writ which had a certain amount of obscurity thrown over them have been brought into tbe full blaze of light by the discoveries which tho Palestine Exploration Fund has marie . Probably many more mh'ht have been added had that fund received a greater amount
of encouragement from the British public in general , and the members of the Christian Church in particular . As an exception , however , to this want of interest , the Grand Lodgo of Freemasons stands
in the front rank of the supporters of this important inquiry , for on two occasions , viz ., in 186 S and 137 G , grants of 100 guineas each were made towards carrying out au object in whioh all Freemasons , and particularly those belonging to the Boyal Arch degree , aro so deeply