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Jubilee At Wolverhampton.
Bro . C . A . Newnham , J . P ., proposed the Eight Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of Staffordshire the Earl of Dartmouih . He said that he had had the privilege of serving under several Provincial Grand Masters , and he would not say one word which might be derogatory to the reign of those who
had passed away , for they were all good , true and loyal Masons ; peace be to their memories ; they served their time , and did their best . But now they had given place to their present Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master the Earl of Dartmouth , and he would sav most emphatically that none of them had the
qualities of his lordship . In his presence it would be fulsome to say much in his praise . He was a comparatively young Mason , yet he had shown himself well qualified for the post , and had thrown much earnestness into the work ; and there was no doubt that as long as God might be pleased to spare him
he would continue to fulfil his duties to the very best of his ability . He was proud to be able to say that he had a great deal to do with Lord Dartmouth's appointment to the honourable and responsible position , and he believed that all would agree
that the choice of Lord Dartmouth had been amply justified by his conduct as Provincial Grand Master . Not one single thing had he ever done in Masonry which would fail to meet with their approval . The toast was pledged with hearty cheers , with musical honours , and with cheers for Lady Dartmouth .
The Earl of Dartmouth , in response , thanked Bro . Newnham for the kind , terms in which he had proposed the toast , and the company for the warmth with which they had pledged it . He had endeavoured to realise the responsibilities and the duties of Provincial Grand Master , but the more he tried the more
conscious he became of his shortcomings in that respect ( cries of "No , no . " ) . Perhaps they would allow that he was a judge of his own feelings in the matter . He saw in their very elegant programme the statement that the Provincial Grand Master " wrought all kinds of service , with a noble ease , " but he was
afraid that he could not take that compliment to himself . In the presence of the uninitiated he would not divulge any of the secrets of their Craft , but he might say that he did not thick that the mysteries of the Craft and the work of the Craft were , or ought to be , easy , because he was quite sure that however old
a Mason a man might be , however much they knew of the mysteries of the Ci-aft , the more they knew of them the more they knew that they had yet to learn . He felt the disadvantages of being initiated into those mysteries so late in life , but he had been much indebted to the example of those who had preceded him , and to the kindness and consideration of those who had
surrounded him in the execution of his duties . He had already , at the meeting of the Lodge of Honour , offered his congratulations to the Lodge on attaining its jubilee , and he would like now to repeat those congratulations . At least one of his predecessors was initiated into that Lodge , and he held it to be an honour to follow one of their respected members who had formerly held the position of Provincial Grand Master .
Bro . T . J . Barnett P . P . G . J . W . proposed "The Lodge ot Honour , No . 526 , 1846-1896 , " and remarked that he had never seen in the Province such a thoroughly representative gathering as the present , nor had he ever heard so many congratulations in a Lodge-room as those received by their Worshipful Master
at the afternoon meeting . The question had often been asked , " What is Freemasonry ? " The answer was that it was a peculiar system of morality , veiled in allegory , and illustrated by symbols . The grand principles on which it was founded were Brotherly love , faith , and truth . They were not ashamed of
their principles , and , on the other hand , were delighted to see present some who had not been initiated . They were deeply gratified by the presence with them of Bro . Hicklin , who was one of the founders of the Lodge , and the first elected Master . During the period the Lodge had existed nearly 600 meetings
had been held , and the attendance had numbered between 13 , 000 and 14 , 000 . They had initiated over 200 Brethren into Freemasonry . They hoped that all these were good members ; they knew that many of them were . They had also had the pleasure of affiliating with their Lodge nearly 100 other Brethren .
Charity was a principle that- they thought a great deal about . To boast of what they had done under that head would be contrary to the spirit of charity ; but the Brethren would see , on reference to the records , that they had well observed that principle . The Lodge had had many distinguished members .
Some had gone to the Grand Lodge above , and their names were remembered with all reverence . They would not forget the late Colonel Foster Gough , who was Provincial Grand Master , and whose good work was unparallelled . Another Provincial Grand Master who was a member of their Lodge was the late Earl of
Shrewsbury . Among the honoured names of the Brethren of the Lodge were those of Colonel Tudor and Bro . Newnham . The latter had , for the 28 th time , been elected Treasurer of the Lodge . Their membership had included seven mayors of the borough , three town clerks , two chief constables , and many clergy who attained to high ecclesiastical positions . They were now in a
Jubilee At Wolverhampton.
better position—both financially and as to number of members —than at any time in the history of the Lodge . The Lodge had , though taking an independent course , always been on the most fraternal terms with the other Lodges in the town and province . Its charities were above the average ; the Lodge had given to the Province some most useful Officers ; and its banner and charter remained unsullied to this day .
Bro . Benjamin Hicklin , in response , said that the Lodge was formed by a few who were dissatisfied with the Lodge of which they had hitherto been members . The upbuilding of the Lodge of Honour was not at first an easy task , but it had now ,
he was pleased to say , attained a membership of 80 . He hoped that there were many now present who would live to take part in the celebration of the centenary of the Lodge . — " Midland Evening News . "
Board Of Benevolence.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
nnHE October meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held I on Wednesday , in the Board Room of Freemasons' Hall , London , the President ' s , and two Vice-Presidents ' chairs being occupied by Bros . Robert Grey , D . D . Mercer , and C . A . Cottebrune . Bros . Edward Letchworth G . S ., William Lake
Assist . G . S ., W . Dodd , G . S . Eecknell and Henry Sadler G . T ., attended in their official capacity . The elected members of the Board , and those entitled to attend as wearers of the purple were Bros . Henry Garrod , W . Fisher , W . Vincent , Hugh M . Gordon , J . H . Matthews , George Graveley , James Bunker , S . H .
Goldschmidt , W . Kipps , W . P . Brown , T . W . Whitmarsh , J . M . McLeod , Robert Gowan , Walter Martin , and James Kew . The Masters and Past Masters who signed were Bros . George Powell , Charles Dairy , Felix Kite , James W . Burgess , George Allen , H .
Purdue , Robert Hall , H . Massey , Wm . Brickel , Chas . Dawson , William Jerrett Miller , A . A . Drew , Henry Roberts , F . W . Jordan , N . Goodchild , R . E . H . Goffin , C . James , W . I . Mason , Albert Clark , S . J . Roco , C . T . Williams , F . W . Barker , H . W . Nicholson , Henry J . Olive , and J . W . Miller .
After confirming recommendations of the previous meeting , the Brethren examined a new list of thirty-seven petitions . It was found necessary to defer one case , and dismiss the petition of two applicants . Grand Lodge was recommended to santion the gift of a £ 100 to a widow ; and in three cases it was referred
to the Grand Master to approve of £ 40 each being given , and £ 30 each to ten applicants . Ten petitioners were awarded £ 20 each , seven were voted £ 10 each , and three £ 5 each . The sitting lasting over three hours , but for such a large number of petitions this was exceptionally short .
The Fifteen Sections.
THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS .
A RRANGEMENTS have been made for the working of the /\ Fifteen Sections at the undermentioned Lodges of Instruction : On Thursday , 29 th inst ., at the Southern Star , No . 1158 , the Sir Sidney Smith Tavern , Chester Street , Kennington Boad , at 7 p . m . Bro . Wise P . M . 1158 W . M ., Whitney W . M . 861 S . W ., Moss S . D . 141 J . W ., Ball P . M . 144 I . P . M ., C . Wise P . M . 1158 Preceptor , T . Green S . D . 1158 Secretary .
FIRST LECTURE . —Bros . Davies S . D . 1381 , Horton W . M . 72 , Dickinson W . M . 2048 , Moss S . D . 141 , Whiting P . M . 72 , Eedla P . M . P . G . Supt . Wks . Essex 2184 , Whitney W . M . 861 . SECOND LECTURE . —Bros . Body S . D . 72 , Spice 193 , Krellwitz W . M . 511 , Plant W . M . 101 , Ghinery 87 . THIRD LECTURE . —Bros . Darch P . M . 72 and 1986 , Johnson D . G . 2206 , Packer S . W . 1558 .
On Saturday , 31 st inst ., at the Percy , No . 198 ( by members of the New Concord Lodge of Instruction ) , the Jolly Farmers , Southgate Road , N ., at 7 p . m . Bro . H . G . Gush P . M . 1541 W . M ., T . G . Hodges P . M . 1695 S . W ., J . H . Gaskin P . M . 1897 J . W ., I . P . Cohen P . M . 205 Preceptor I . P . M ., F . Stallard P . M . 1603 Secretary .
FIRST LECTURE . —Bros . J . H . Wood P . M . 145 , R . P . Walkden P . M . 1366 , J . H . Gaskin P . M . 1897 , H . Park J . W . 1327 , G . A . Peters W . M . 1227 , T . G . Hodges P . M . 1695 , R . Bescoby 1287 . SECOND LECTURE . —Bros . T . Matthews 1585 , D . J . Witte S . 1327 , W , H . Snelling P . M . 1541 , J . A . Powell 186 , F . Stallard P . M . 1603 . THIRD LECTURE . —Bros . R . Heslop P . M . 1695 , T . Anley J . W . 177 , 1 . P . Cohen P . M . 205 .
Probably the smallest donation that the Prince of Wales ever gave to a movement which had his direct patronage and approval , was the modest half-crown with which he headed the subscription list in connection with the fund for defraying the cost of a bust of Lord Suffield Provincial Grand Master of the
Norfolk Freemasons . The object of His Royal Highness in limiting his mite to the sum named was in order that all the Brethren in the Province might subscribe , for , of course , it would , under the circumstances , not have been proper for any of the Brethren to have " topped " this amount . — " Daily Mail . "
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Jubilee At Wolverhampton.
Bro . C . A . Newnham , J . P ., proposed the Eight Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of Staffordshire the Earl of Dartmouih . He said that he had had the privilege of serving under several Provincial Grand Masters , and he would not say one word which might be derogatory to the reign of those who
had passed away , for they were all good , true and loyal Masons ; peace be to their memories ; they served their time , and did their best . But now they had given place to their present Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master the Earl of Dartmouth , and he would sav most emphatically that none of them had the
qualities of his lordship . In his presence it would be fulsome to say much in his praise . He was a comparatively young Mason , yet he had shown himself well qualified for the post , and had thrown much earnestness into the work ; and there was no doubt that as long as God might be pleased to spare him
he would continue to fulfil his duties to the very best of his ability . He was proud to be able to say that he had a great deal to do with Lord Dartmouth's appointment to the honourable and responsible position , and he believed that all would agree
that the choice of Lord Dartmouth had been amply justified by his conduct as Provincial Grand Master . Not one single thing had he ever done in Masonry which would fail to meet with their approval . The toast was pledged with hearty cheers , with musical honours , and with cheers for Lady Dartmouth .
The Earl of Dartmouth , in response , thanked Bro . Newnham for the kind , terms in which he had proposed the toast , and the company for the warmth with which they had pledged it . He had endeavoured to realise the responsibilities and the duties of Provincial Grand Master , but the more he tried the more
conscious he became of his shortcomings in that respect ( cries of "No , no . " ) . Perhaps they would allow that he was a judge of his own feelings in the matter . He saw in their very elegant programme the statement that the Provincial Grand Master " wrought all kinds of service , with a noble ease , " but he was
afraid that he could not take that compliment to himself . In the presence of the uninitiated he would not divulge any of the secrets of their Craft , but he might say that he did not thick that the mysteries of the Craft and the work of the Craft were , or ought to be , easy , because he was quite sure that however old
a Mason a man might be , however much they knew of the mysteries of the Ci-aft , the more they knew of them the more they knew that they had yet to learn . He felt the disadvantages of being initiated into those mysteries so late in life , but he had been much indebted to the example of those who had preceded him , and to the kindness and consideration of those who had
surrounded him in the execution of his duties . He had already , at the meeting of the Lodge of Honour , offered his congratulations to the Lodge on attaining its jubilee , and he would like now to repeat those congratulations . At least one of his predecessors was initiated into that Lodge , and he held it to be an honour to follow one of their respected members who had formerly held the position of Provincial Grand Master .
Bro . T . J . Barnett P . P . G . J . W . proposed "The Lodge ot Honour , No . 526 , 1846-1896 , " and remarked that he had never seen in the Province such a thoroughly representative gathering as the present , nor had he ever heard so many congratulations in a Lodge-room as those received by their Worshipful Master
at the afternoon meeting . The question had often been asked , " What is Freemasonry ? " The answer was that it was a peculiar system of morality , veiled in allegory , and illustrated by symbols . The grand principles on which it was founded were Brotherly love , faith , and truth . They were not ashamed of
their principles , and , on the other hand , were delighted to see present some who had not been initiated . They were deeply gratified by the presence with them of Bro . Hicklin , who was one of the founders of the Lodge , and the first elected Master . During the period the Lodge had existed nearly 600 meetings
had been held , and the attendance had numbered between 13 , 000 and 14 , 000 . They had initiated over 200 Brethren into Freemasonry . They hoped that all these were good members ; they knew that many of them were . They had also had the pleasure of affiliating with their Lodge nearly 100 other Brethren .
Charity was a principle that- they thought a great deal about . To boast of what they had done under that head would be contrary to the spirit of charity ; but the Brethren would see , on reference to the records , that they had well observed that principle . The Lodge had had many distinguished members .
Some had gone to the Grand Lodge above , and their names were remembered with all reverence . They would not forget the late Colonel Foster Gough , who was Provincial Grand Master , and whose good work was unparallelled . Another Provincial Grand Master who was a member of their Lodge was the late Earl of
Shrewsbury . Among the honoured names of the Brethren of the Lodge were those of Colonel Tudor and Bro . Newnham . The latter had , for the 28 th time , been elected Treasurer of the Lodge . Their membership had included seven mayors of the borough , three town clerks , two chief constables , and many clergy who attained to high ecclesiastical positions . They were now in a
Jubilee At Wolverhampton.
better position—both financially and as to number of members —than at any time in the history of the Lodge . The Lodge had , though taking an independent course , always been on the most fraternal terms with the other Lodges in the town and province . Its charities were above the average ; the Lodge had given to the Province some most useful Officers ; and its banner and charter remained unsullied to this day .
Bro . Benjamin Hicklin , in response , said that the Lodge was formed by a few who were dissatisfied with the Lodge of which they had hitherto been members . The upbuilding of the Lodge of Honour was not at first an easy task , but it had now ,
he was pleased to say , attained a membership of 80 . He hoped that there were many now present who would live to take part in the celebration of the centenary of the Lodge . — " Midland Evening News . "
Board Of Benevolence.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
nnHE October meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held I on Wednesday , in the Board Room of Freemasons' Hall , London , the President ' s , and two Vice-Presidents ' chairs being occupied by Bros . Robert Grey , D . D . Mercer , and C . A . Cottebrune . Bros . Edward Letchworth G . S ., William Lake
Assist . G . S ., W . Dodd , G . S . Eecknell and Henry Sadler G . T ., attended in their official capacity . The elected members of the Board , and those entitled to attend as wearers of the purple were Bros . Henry Garrod , W . Fisher , W . Vincent , Hugh M . Gordon , J . H . Matthews , George Graveley , James Bunker , S . H .
Goldschmidt , W . Kipps , W . P . Brown , T . W . Whitmarsh , J . M . McLeod , Robert Gowan , Walter Martin , and James Kew . The Masters and Past Masters who signed were Bros . George Powell , Charles Dairy , Felix Kite , James W . Burgess , George Allen , H .
Purdue , Robert Hall , H . Massey , Wm . Brickel , Chas . Dawson , William Jerrett Miller , A . A . Drew , Henry Roberts , F . W . Jordan , N . Goodchild , R . E . H . Goffin , C . James , W . I . Mason , Albert Clark , S . J . Roco , C . T . Williams , F . W . Barker , H . W . Nicholson , Henry J . Olive , and J . W . Miller .
After confirming recommendations of the previous meeting , the Brethren examined a new list of thirty-seven petitions . It was found necessary to defer one case , and dismiss the petition of two applicants . Grand Lodge was recommended to santion the gift of a £ 100 to a widow ; and in three cases it was referred
to the Grand Master to approve of £ 40 each being given , and £ 30 each to ten applicants . Ten petitioners were awarded £ 20 each , seven were voted £ 10 each , and three £ 5 each . The sitting lasting over three hours , but for such a large number of petitions this was exceptionally short .
The Fifteen Sections.
THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS .
A RRANGEMENTS have been made for the working of the /\ Fifteen Sections at the undermentioned Lodges of Instruction : On Thursday , 29 th inst ., at the Southern Star , No . 1158 , the Sir Sidney Smith Tavern , Chester Street , Kennington Boad , at 7 p . m . Bro . Wise P . M . 1158 W . M ., Whitney W . M . 861 S . W ., Moss S . D . 141 J . W ., Ball P . M . 144 I . P . M ., C . Wise P . M . 1158 Preceptor , T . Green S . D . 1158 Secretary .
FIRST LECTURE . —Bros . Davies S . D . 1381 , Horton W . M . 72 , Dickinson W . M . 2048 , Moss S . D . 141 , Whiting P . M . 72 , Eedla P . M . P . G . Supt . Wks . Essex 2184 , Whitney W . M . 861 . SECOND LECTURE . —Bros . Body S . D . 72 , Spice 193 , Krellwitz W . M . 511 , Plant W . M . 101 , Ghinery 87 . THIRD LECTURE . —Bros . Darch P . M . 72 and 1986 , Johnson D . G . 2206 , Packer S . W . 1558 .
On Saturday , 31 st inst ., at the Percy , No . 198 ( by members of the New Concord Lodge of Instruction ) , the Jolly Farmers , Southgate Road , N ., at 7 p . m . Bro . H . G . Gush P . M . 1541 W . M ., T . G . Hodges P . M . 1695 S . W ., J . H . Gaskin P . M . 1897 J . W ., I . P . Cohen P . M . 205 Preceptor I . P . M ., F . Stallard P . M . 1603 Secretary .
FIRST LECTURE . —Bros . J . H . Wood P . M . 145 , R . P . Walkden P . M . 1366 , J . H . Gaskin P . M . 1897 , H . Park J . W . 1327 , G . A . Peters W . M . 1227 , T . G . Hodges P . M . 1695 , R . Bescoby 1287 . SECOND LECTURE . —Bros . T . Matthews 1585 , D . J . Witte S . 1327 , W , H . Snelling P . M . 1541 , J . A . Powell 186 , F . Stallard P . M . 1603 . THIRD LECTURE . —Bros . R . Heslop P . M . 1695 , T . Anley J . W . 177 , 1 . P . Cohen P . M . 205 .
Probably the smallest donation that the Prince of Wales ever gave to a movement which had his direct patronage and approval , was the modest half-crown with which he headed the subscription list in connection with the fund for defraying the cost of a bust of Lord Suffield Provincial Grand Master of the
Norfolk Freemasons . The object of His Royal Highness in limiting his mite to the sum named was in order that all the Brethren in the Province might subscribe , for , of course , it would , under the circumstances , not have been proper for any of the Brethren to have " topped " this amount . — " Daily Mail . "