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Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
the earliest ; ages , but good reason had they to bo proud of their fathers in tho Craft as they sat iu that public temple , the result of their work . Let them think of tho grandeur of conception , the skill of execution , the patient elaboration of every detail , above all of the religious fervour which he believed animated all who were honoured by participating in the work , that the purpose of their labour was to
rdorify God and to do good to their follow men , and then say if they of the present day had not cause to congratulate themselves that thoy were the representatives of those who labour had embellished the world with imperishable and unapproachable evidences of genius aud perseverance . He used the word unapproachable , for was it not a fact that , notwithstanding the enormous strides which had boen
made in almost every department of art aud scienco , nothing new in architectual science or operative Masoury had been originated since those day 3 . Ifc would seem as if the genius of their brethren in those times had utilised and exhausted every source of beauty and design suggested by nature , adopted it to their art , and had loft subsequent generations the secondary task of imitation and restoration . The
glory of God was the mainspring of their labours then , and let them now try to carry out those practices which contributed to tho spiritual templo of which Christ was the bead and chief cornerstone . There were those , as they knew , who , taking their own view of Masonry from the wild , fantastic , and degrading practices of tho heathen nations , had attempted to condemn the system as recognised by
themselves , but they believed that primitive Masonry was nothing moro than tho practice of those simple , moral precepts which were enjoyed by a religion pure as it came from God and unadulterated by the innovations of man , and such they claimed to be tbe principle of their present system . He firmly believed that if Masonry was not religion , it was an anxiliary to it , and that the society , as now
constituted , might greatly assist its progress in the world . One writer had said that inasmuch as Christianity was local , that is , not being spread over the whole world , and their creed was universal , that was , bringin " into ono fraternity people of all colour , of every clime and creed , it might be made the pioneer of a great Christian fraternity . And were they not justified in such hopes ? Proceeding , the rev . brother
maintained that Masonry was conducive to good order and " ood government , loyalty to God and the sovereign , to the practice of every domestic virtue , and to the exercise of benevolence and charity . It had , he went on to say , been objected that thero was a non-reality and foolishness iu the free use they mado of symbols . Ho admitted that their system was illustrated by signs and symbols , bnt ho
maintaincd that their use was of no light origin . Tho Bible was full of these illustrations of teaching , and everyone in the Tabernacle pointed to Christ . The square , the level , the plnmbline , each possessed a distinct moral lesson , and every sign and symbol they used was a lecture to all thoughtful minds , remiuding thein of their mortality and of their immortality . In conclusion he observed that tho objects for
which ho was renqestcd to plead were two-fold . The result of their liberality would be equally divided between the sick and poor of their fraternity and the Minster Restoration Fund . Their sick and poor claimed iu the first placo their attention . He need not remind them of the exceptional distress which existed , and which ho feared would be still more felt iu the approaching season . Sacrifices were
demanded , and many had been made , but be trnsted this would not induce them to diminish ought of their gifts . To assist tho afflicted and relievo the distress was an obligation they had acknowledged and he urged them to make that an opportunity of faithfnll y f ' ulfillin < - it . The other half would be added to the fund for the restoration of that noble temple in which they bad been offering their praise and
thanksgiving , and surely it would be no small incentive to their liberality as Masons to contribute to tbe restoration of an edifice of such beauty , which centuries ago so worthily engaged the skill and intelligent patience of their brethren of the craft . At tho close of the sermon a collection , which realised £ 25 13 s 6 d , was made ou behalf of the objects mentioned , and the service was then brought to a
conclusion . As the brethren left the cathedral Dr . Monk played ono of Sir F . A . G . Ouseley'stiiiest voluntaries . The procession was subsequently reformed , aud , headed by the Dragoons' band , returned to the Guildhall , whore votes of thanks were passed to the Lord Mayor of York for his kindness and hospitality , to the Dean and Chapter for the use of the Cathedral , to Dr . Monk for his musical arrangements , to the
Officers of the 4 th Dragoon Guards for the presence of their ma ^ nificent band , and to the Eboracum Lodgo for their splendid reception . The ode " Now the evening shadows closing , " was sung , and the Grand Lodge was formally closed . At five p . m . the R . W . Prov . G . M . held a levee in an ante-room at the Do Grey Rooms , and Masters of Lodges and Visitors were
introduced to him by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . P . G . D . C . At 5 . 30 a banquet was held in the largo room , to which nearl y 203 brethren sat down , presided over by bis Lordship , who was supported by his Deputy , the Chaplain , the Lord Mayor of York , and mauy distinguished brethren . At the conclusion of the banquet , and after grace had been said , the Chairman proposed the usual loyal aud other toasts .
In giving the army , navy , and auxiliary forces tbo Earl announced that a telegram had just reached him , announcing tho capture of the Zulu King , this he was pleased to be in a position to announce to tho assembly , as it would virtually end the war iu South Africa . Major T . B . Shaw-Kellier ( 4 th Dragoon Guards ) replied . To the toast of the Graud Officers Bro . Hollou P . G . Sw . B . replied , and was followed
by Bro . Dr . Pearson Bell , who proposed the health of the Prov . Grand Master . It was a toast he felt assured would moot the most hearty reception , whenever he had the opportunity of visiting any of tho Lodges of the Province , the toast of the Earl of Zetland was always drunk with the greatest enthusiasm . Tho brethren could but be pleased at the way in which the affairs of the Province were carried
out , he considered the Prov . G . M . had fully justified the prediction that was made five-and-a-half years ago when he was installed . As Masons the brethren revered the name of the Earl , as Yorkshiremen they loved it , aud one aud ail trusted he would long reign over them as Master of the Masonic Province which his ancestors had governed for the past four generations . The toast was most heartily received . The Earl
Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
in replying , tendored his thanks to Bro . Bell and the brethren for tho way in which his health had been toasted . Tho reception he had met with that day brought back to his memory the timo when , just over five years since , he was installed as Master of tho Province . Looking back , he saw much to congratnlato tho Province on , which ho felt was not owing to anything he had individually
done , but to the kind and hearty sapporfc ho had always met with . Bro . Tew D . P . Grand Master West Yorkshiro was entrusted with the next toast—tho Deputy of tho Province , Bro . Dr . J . Pearson Boll . Bro . Tew reforred to tho support rendered by Bro . Bell to tbo Prov . G . Master in all matters which were brought under the notice of the Craft in the District . For thirteen years Bro . Bell had
fulfilled the duties of Deputy faithfully and zealously ; tho more one saw of him , the more was he appreciated . Bro . Tew concluded by wishing Bro . Bell success in his efforts on behalf of the Charities , and hoped that West Yorkshire would always co-operate with tho North and East Ridings , in this important branch of Freemasonry . Bro . Bell , after thanking the brethren , referred seriatim to the remarks
of Bro Tew , and gavo his ideas on tho same . Ho was not , he said , so fortunately circumstanced as to be able to visit the varions Lodges , as often as he could wish , nor as frequently as Bro . Tew had pointed out was necessary . For himself , he always desired to treat West Yorkshire as a big brother , and he had over entertained feelings of the most cordial nature towards them . Lord Zetland then
gavo the health of the Mayor of York . Tho brethreu were very much indebted to bim for tho way in which ho had received them . He ( the Earl ) had never seen a moro successful meeting , or witnessed arrangements better carried out , than they had been by the brethren of York , who had provided everything it was possible to think of for the comfort of
their guests . Tho Mayor , in reply , stated that ho very pleased to be ablo to assist in the welcome of tbo brethren of the Province . The civil rulers of the citj' were proverbial for their hospitality , and he hoped to maintain the prestige that had accrued in years gone by . The Earls of Zetland had been long connected with the city , and anv mayor would bo proud to entertain a
member of the Zetland family . Tho toast of tho newly appointed Provincial Grand Offieers was acknowledged by the Grand Reg . Bro . Bell next proposed tho health of the W . M . of the Eboracum Lodge , Bro . J . S . Cumberland . He considered it a great honour to introduce tho name of this brother . He would couple with tbe toast , " Prosperity to tho Lodge . " The way in which the Lord Mayor had acted had
been most praiseworthy , but the work of entertaining had really been undertaken by the W . M . and brethren of tho Eboracum Lodge , who were one and all entitled to the heartiest thanks . Bro . Cumberland in reply thanked the officials of Prov . G . Lodge for tho compliment they had paid the Lodge of which he was master in having accepted their invitation . If what the brethren had done met the
approval of their guests they were amply repaid . He trusted his Lodge would continue to prosper and ever maintain that straight line of Masonic conduct it had hitherto fulfilled . Bro . Bell proposed tho Masonic Charities , to which Bro . Terry replied . " The Vistors " was proposed by Bro . Sir James Meek , and replied to by Bro . Tew . Bro . Cumberland gavo " The Ladies , " and was speedily followed by
tho Tyler . An important feature in the day ' s proceedings was the arrangements that had been made to givo the ladies an opportunity of a few hours enjoyment iu connection with the Masoning meeting . Accordingly , at 8 . 30 , the tables wero cleared , aud the ladies were admitted to a concert of vocal music , tho executants being Miss Emily Marshall ,
Bros . C . Blagborough , J . S . Cumberland , 0 . Marshall , J . E . Wilkinson , Geo . C Lee , Thos . Cumberland , Thos . Humphries , & c , Bro . Herr C G . Padel accoinpauying on the piano . The room was crowded with brethren and ladies , and the applause testified to the delight experienced . At 11 p . m . the Earl of Zetland retired , and dancing waa commenced to the music of Toes ' s Band , and was kept up wifch great
Bpirit for some hours . The room was decorated wifch Masonic baunes , emblems , and curiosities , contributed by the Eboracum Lodgo 1611 , and the York Lodge No . 236 , amongst the most notable of the latter ' s being the banner of the extinct Grand Lodge of All England once held at York , and of the former tho new bauuer that has just been provided for the Lodge . Great credit is duo to the designers , and praise to the artist who has so faithfully rcgrodnced their ideas .
Broadley Mark Lodge , Wo . 248 E . C . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Valetta . Malta , on the 13 th September , when the W . M . M . Brother 0 . E . Coffey , also tho W . P . G . M . M . Bro . Broadley , W . M . M . Bro . W . Read , and a large number of Mark Masters were present . Tho W . M . M ., after opening his Lodgo , vacated the chair iu favour of tho W . P . G . M . M . Brother
Broadley , who advanced a brother to the degree of Mark Master in a most impressive manner , and to the admiration of all present . W . M . M . Bro . Coffey having resumed the chair , tendered his warmest acknowledgments , coupled with those of the members of the Broadley Lodge , to tho P . G . M . M . M . for acceding to their request that the Lodge might bear hi 3 name , as well as for his kindness iu working
the degree in the splendid manner he had done . Tbe P . G . M . M . M . iu replying , said be deeply felt tho honour the brethren had conferred on him in naming their Lodge after him ; he experienced great satisfaction iu being with them ou this occasion , and complimented the Officers on thoir admirable working , atter which W . M . M . Bro . Coffey closed the Lodge in due form .
The regular weekly meetings of the William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 76 G , will be resumed on Friday the 3 rd October , at the Feathers' Tavern , Upper George Street , Edgware Road , at 8 p . m .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
the earliest ; ages , but good reason had they to bo proud of their fathers in tho Craft as they sat iu that public temple , the result of their work . Let them think of tho grandeur of conception , the skill of execution , the patient elaboration of every detail , above all of the religious fervour which he believed animated all who were honoured by participating in the work , that the purpose of their labour was to
rdorify God and to do good to their follow men , and then say if they of the present day had not cause to congratulate themselves that thoy were the representatives of those who labour had embellished the world with imperishable and unapproachable evidences of genius aud perseverance . He used the word unapproachable , for was it not a fact that , notwithstanding the enormous strides which had boen
made in almost every department of art aud scienco , nothing new in architectual science or operative Masoury had been originated since those day 3 . Ifc would seem as if the genius of their brethren in those times had utilised and exhausted every source of beauty and design suggested by nature , adopted it to their art , and had loft subsequent generations the secondary task of imitation and restoration . The
glory of God was the mainspring of their labours then , and let them now try to carry out those practices which contributed to tho spiritual templo of which Christ was the bead and chief cornerstone . There were those , as they knew , who , taking their own view of Masonry from the wild , fantastic , and degrading practices of tho heathen nations , had attempted to condemn the system as recognised by
themselves , but they believed that primitive Masonry was nothing moro than tho practice of those simple , moral precepts which were enjoyed by a religion pure as it came from God and unadulterated by the innovations of man , and such they claimed to be tbe principle of their present system . He firmly believed that if Masonry was not religion , it was an anxiliary to it , and that the society , as now
constituted , might greatly assist its progress in the world . One writer had said that inasmuch as Christianity was local , that is , not being spread over the whole world , and their creed was universal , that was , bringin " into ono fraternity people of all colour , of every clime and creed , it might be made the pioneer of a great Christian fraternity . And were they not justified in such hopes ? Proceeding , the rev . brother
maintained that Masonry was conducive to good order and " ood government , loyalty to God and the sovereign , to the practice of every domestic virtue , and to the exercise of benevolence and charity . It had , he went on to say , been objected that thero was a non-reality and foolishness iu the free use they mado of symbols . Ho admitted that their system was illustrated by signs and symbols , bnt ho
maintaincd that their use was of no light origin . Tho Bible was full of these illustrations of teaching , and everyone in the Tabernacle pointed to Christ . The square , the level , the plnmbline , each possessed a distinct moral lesson , and every sign and symbol they used was a lecture to all thoughtful minds , remiuding thein of their mortality and of their immortality . In conclusion he observed that tho objects for
which ho was renqestcd to plead were two-fold . The result of their liberality would be equally divided between the sick and poor of their fraternity and the Minster Restoration Fund . Their sick and poor claimed iu the first placo their attention . He need not remind them of the exceptional distress which existed , and which ho feared would be still more felt iu the approaching season . Sacrifices were
demanded , and many had been made , but be trnsted this would not induce them to diminish ought of their gifts . To assist tho afflicted and relievo the distress was an obligation they had acknowledged and he urged them to make that an opportunity of faithfnll y f ' ulfillin < - it . The other half would be added to the fund for the restoration of that noble temple in which they bad been offering their praise and
thanksgiving , and surely it would be no small incentive to their liberality as Masons to contribute to tbe restoration of an edifice of such beauty , which centuries ago so worthily engaged the skill and intelligent patience of their brethren of the craft . At tho close of the sermon a collection , which realised £ 25 13 s 6 d , was made ou behalf of the objects mentioned , and the service was then brought to a
conclusion . As the brethren left the cathedral Dr . Monk played ono of Sir F . A . G . Ouseley'stiiiest voluntaries . The procession was subsequently reformed , aud , headed by the Dragoons' band , returned to the Guildhall , whore votes of thanks were passed to the Lord Mayor of York for his kindness and hospitality , to the Dean and Chapter for the use of the Cathedral , to Dr . Monk for his musical arrangements , to the
Officers of the 4 th Dragoon Guards for the presence of their ma ^ nificent band , and to the Eboracum Lodgo for their splendid reception . The ode " Now the evening shadows closing , " was sung , and the Grand Lodge was formally closed . At five p . m . the R . W . Prov . G . M . held a levee in an ante-room at the Do Grey Rooms , and Masters of Lodges and Visitors were
introduced to him by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . P . G . D . C . At 5 . 30 a banquet was held in the largo room , to which nearl y 203 brethren sat down , presided over by bis Lordship , who was supported by his Deputy , the Chaplain , the Lord Mayor of York , and mauy distinguished brethren . At the conclusion of the banquet , and after grace had been said , the Chairman proposed the usual loyal aud other toasts .
In giving the army , navy , and auxiliary forces tbo Earl announced that a telegram had just reached him , announcing tho capture of the Zulu King , this he was pleased to be in a position to announce to tho assembly , as it would virtually end the war iu South Africa . Major T . B . Shaw-Kellier ( 4 th Dragoon Guards ) replied . To the toast of the Graud Officers Bro . Hollou P . G . Sw . B . replied , and was followed
by Bro . Dr . Pearson Bell , who proposed the health of the Prov . Grand Master . It was a toast he felt assured would moot the most hearty reception , whenever he had the opportunity of visiting any of tho Lodges of the Province , the toast of the Earl of Zetland was always drunk with the greatest enthusiasm . Tho brethren could but be pleased at the way in which the affairs of the Province were carried
out , he considered the Prov . G . M . had fully justified the prediction that was made five-and-a-half years ago when he was installed . As Masons the brethren revered the name of the Earl , as Yorkshiremen they loved it , aud one aud ail trusted he would long reign over them as Master of the Masonic Province which his ancestors had governed for the past four generations . The toast was most heartily received . The Earl
Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
in replying , tendored his thanks to Bro . Bell and the brethren for tho way in which his health had been toasted . Tho reception he had met with that day brought back to his memory the timo when , just over five years since , he was installed as Master of tho Province . Looking back , he saw much to congratnlato tho Province on , which ho felt was not owing to anything he had individually
done , but to the kind and hearty sapporfc ho had always met with . Bro . Tew D . P . Grand Master West Yorkshiro was entrusted with the next toast—tho Deputy of tho Province , Bro . Dr . J . Pearson Boll . Bro . Tew reforred to tho support rendered by Bro . Bell to tbo Prov . G . Master in all matters which were brought under the notice of the Craft in the District . For thirteen years Bro . Bell had
fulfilled the duties of Deputy faithfully and zealously ; tho more one saw of him , the more was he appreciated . Bro . Tew concluded by wishing Bro . Bell success in his efforts on behalf of the Charities , and hoped that West Yorkshire would always co-operate with tho North and East Ridings , in this important branch of Freemasonry . Bro . Bell , after thanking the brethren , referred seriatim to the remarks
of Bro Tew , and gavo his ideas on tho same . Ho was not , he said , so fortunately circumstanced as to be able to visit the varions Lodges , as often as he could wish , nor as frequently as Bro . Tew had pointed out was necessary . For himself , he always desired to treat West Yorkshire as a big brother , and he had over entertained feelings of the most cordial nature towards them . Lord Zetland then
gavo the health of the Mayor of York . Tho brethreu were very much indebted to bim for tho way in which ho had received them . He ( the Earl ) had never seen a moro successful meeting , or witnessed arrangements better carried out , than they had been by the brethren of York , who had provided everything it was possible to think of for the comfort of
their guests . Tho Mayor , in reply , stated that ho very pleased to be ablo to assist in the welcome of tbo brethren of the Province . The civil rulers of the citj' were proverbial for their hospitality , and he hoped to maintain the prestige that had accrued in years gone by . The Earls of Zetland had been long connected with the city , and anv mayor would bo proud to entertain a
member of the Zetland family . Tho toast of tho newly appointed Provincial Grand Offieers was acknowledged by the Grand Reg . Bro . Bell next proposed tho health of the W . M . of the Eboracum Lodge , Bro . J . S . Cumberland . He considered it a great honour to introduce tho name of this brother . He would couple with tbe toast , " Prosperity to tho Lodge . " The way in which the Lord Mayor had acted had
been most praiseworthy , but the work of entertaining had really been undertaken by the W . M . and brethren of tho Eboracum Lodge , who were one and all entitled to the heartiest thanks . Bro . Cumberland in reply thanked the officials of Prov . G . Lodge for tho compliment they had paid the Lodge of which he was master in having accepted their invitation . If what the brethren had done met the
approval of their guests they were amply repaid . He trusted his Lodge would continue to prosper and ever maintain that straight line of Masonic conduct it had hitherto fulfilled . Bro . Bell proposed tho Masonic Charities , to which Bro . Terry replied . " The Vistors " was proposed by Bro . Sir James Meek , and replied to by Bro . Tew . Bro . Cumberland gavo " The Ladies , " and was speedily followed by
tho Tyler . An important feature in the day ' s proceedings was the arrangements that had been made to givo the ladies an opportunity of a few hours enjoyment iu connection with the Masoning meeting . Accordingly , at 8 . 30 , the tables wero cleared , aud the ladies were admitted to a concert of vocal music , tho executants being Miss Emily Marshall ,
Bros . C . Blagborough , J . S . Cumberland , 0 . Marshall , J . E . Wilkinson , Geo . C Lee , Thos . Cumberland , Thos . Humphries , & c , Bro . Herr C G . Padel accoinpauying on the piano . The room was crowded with brethren and ladies , and the applause testified to the delight experienced . At 11 p . m . the Earl of Zetland retired , and dancing waa commenced to the music of Toes ' s Band , and was kept up wifch great
Bpirit for some hours . The room was decorated wifch Masonic baunes , emblems , and curiosities , contributed by the Eboracum Lodgo 1611 , and the York Lodge No . 236 , amongst the most notable of the latter ' s being the banner of the extinct Grand Lodge of All England once held at York , and of the former tho new bauuer that has just been provided for the Lodge . Great credit is duo to the designers , and praise to the artist who has so faithfully rcgrodnced their ideas .
Broadley Mark Lodge , Wo . 248 E . C . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Valetta . Malta , on the 13 th September , when the W . M . M . Brother 0 . E . Coffey , also tho W . P . G . M . M . Bro . Broadley , W . M . M . Bro . W . Read , and a large number of Mark Masters were present . Tho W . M . M ., after opening his Lodgo , vacated the chair iu favour of tho W . P . G . M . M . Brother
Broadley , who advanced a brother to the degree of Mark Master in a most impressive manner , and to the admiration of all present . W . M . M . Bro . Coffey having resumed the chair , tendered his warmest acknowledgments , coupled with those of the members of the Broadley Lodge , to tho P . G . M . M . M . for acceding to their request that the Lodge might bear hi 3 name , as well as for his kindness iu working
the degree in the splendid manner he had done . Tbe P . G . M . M . M . iu replying , said be deeply felt tho honour the brethren had conferred on him in naming their Lodge after him ; he experienced great satisfaction iu being with them ou this occasion , and complimented the Officers on thoir admirable working , atter which W . M . M . Bro . Coffey closed the Lodge in due form .
The regular weekly meetings of the William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 76 G , will be resumed on Friday the 3 rd October , at the Feathers' Tavern , Upper George Street , Edgware Road , at 8 p . m .