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Quarterly Communication Of United Grand Lodge.
2082—The Phcenix Lodge of Namaqualand , O ' okiep , South Africa , ( W . D . ) 2083—Tho Ballina Lodge , Ballina , New South Wales . 2084—The Biggarsberg Unity Lodge , Dundee Proper , Natal .
2085—The Tweed Lodge , Tumbnlgnm , New South Wales . 2086—Tho Dacre Lodge , Stevenage , Herts . 2087—The Electric Lodge , Hampton Court , Middlesex . 2088— The Cango Lodge , Oudtshoorn , Sonth Africa ( W . D . ) 2089—The Frere Lodge , Aliwal North , South Africa ( E . D . )
The Freemasons' Calendar and Pocket Book" for 1885 is now ready ; it can be had at the Grand Secretary's Office , Freemasons' Hall , London , price 2 s , bound in roan .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Leicester And Rutland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LEICESTER AND RUTLAND .
CONSECRATION OF THE LODGE OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE , No . 2081 . A SPECIAL meeting of this Provincial Grand Lodgo was held at Freemasons' Hall , Leicester , on Monday , 16 th February , for the purpose of consecrating the Lodge of the Golden Fleece , when there was a numerous attendance of local and visiting brethren . In the unavoidable absence of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master the Earl
Ferrers , the chair was taken by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Samuel S . Partridge , who proceeded to open the Provincial Grand Lodge , assisted by Bros . Wm . Kelly P . P . G . M ., George Toller jun . P . G . S . B . England acting as D . P . G . M ., Dr . G . T . Willan Prov . G . S . W ., Joseph Barber Prov . G . J . W ., Rev . W . Langley , M . A ., Prov . Grand
Chaplain , R . Waite Prov . Grand Treas ., R . S . Toller Prov . G . Reg ., Rev . C . Ilenton Wood , M . A ., Prov . Grand Secretary , W . A . Mnsson and R . Miohie Prov . Grand Deacons , J . Metcalfe Prov . Grancl Superintendent of Works , J . Young Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies , A . Mo Ivor Tindall , Prov . G . S . B ., B . A . Smith Prov . Grand
Standard Bearer , T . B . Laxton Prov . Grand Organist , George Mafcfc Prov . G . P ., Lionel P . Chamberlain Prov . G . A . P ., H . Pickard Brown and F . B . Wilmer Prov . G . Stewards . The following Past Provincial Grand Officers were likewise present , viz .: —Bros . 0 . E . Stretton , Miles J . Walker , Rev . J . Bird M . A ., S . Clever , J . O . Law , E . Taylor ,
E . H . Butler , and J . Hassall , together with a large number of Past Masters , Wardens , and Brethren of the several Lodges in the Province . Amongst the Visitors may specially be mentioned the R . W . Bro . Colonel Le Gendre Starkie P . G . W . England Provincial Grand Master West Lancashire . Letters of apology for inability to
attend were received from Bros . Captain N . G . Philips P . G . D ., J . F . H . Woodward P . G . Secretary Middlesex , S . J . W . Sanders P . P . G . C . Norths and Hunts , Captain J . G . F . Richardson P . P . G . S . B ., James Terry Secretary Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , F . Hedges Secretary R . M . I . G ., and several others . The Provincial
Grand Secretary read the petition for and Warrant of the new Lodge , and at the request of tbe Prov . Grand Master the ceremony of solemnly constituting and dedicating fche Lodge of fche Golden Fleece was admirably and impressively performed by the newly appointed Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . S . S . Partridge . A most excellent
oration was delivered by Bro . tho Rev . Walter R . Hard ( Chaplain 1391 ) , Vicar of Oadby , near Leicester . Tbe musical portion of the ceremony was very ably rendered by a Masonic choir , under fche leadership of tbe Prov . Grand Organist ; Bro . W . II . Barrow , F . C . O ., Organist 523 presiding at tho instrument . On fche consecration
being concluded , Bro . Edward Watson P . P . G . J . D . I . P . M . 1391 , was installed by Bro . Partridge as first Worshipful Master , and he was duly proclaimed and sainted . Bro . Alfred Chamberlain P . P . G . O . P . M . 1391 was elected as Treasurer , aud , together with the following brethren , invested as Officers of the new Lodgo for the ensuing year
viz .: —Bros . E . P . Steeds S . W ., W . H . Lead J . W ., Johu B . Waring Secretary , Rev . W . R . Hard Chaplain , John L . West S . D ., George Jessop J . D ., Christopher C . Woodcock P . P . G . R . Director of Cers ., and J . G . Parr and W . H . Swingler Stewards . Bye laws were temporarily adopted for governing the Lodge , threo candidates were proposed for
initiation , and several joining members . Tho W . M . in submitting votes of thanks to the Consecrating and Installing Officers , tho acting Chaplain , and other brethren who had kindly attended to inaugurate the Lodge of the Golden Fleece proposed the following as honorary members : — Bros . W . Kelly P . P . G . M ., F . R . H . S ., the
' •* Father of Freemasonry" in this Province , and S . S . Partridge Prov . D . G . M . Thanks were also accorded to tbe Junior Warden for his generous gift of a handsomely bound and complete set of Lodge books . On the Lodge being closed and the Provincial Grand Lodge resumed , Bro . Partridge called attention to the forthcoming election
of Grand Treasurer , and moved that the Provincial Grand Lodge heartily approves tho candidature of a Provincial brother for the office , and recommends Bro . John Woodall Woodall P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . North and East Yorkshire , to the support of the brethren of the
Province . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Toller , and carried unanimously . After tho Provincial Grand Lodge had been closed , a banquet was served under the presidency of the Prov . Deputy Grand Master when the usual toasts were duly honoured , and a very enjoyable day brought ; successfully to a close .
The Kensinglon Museum Authorities havo added to the Bethnal Green Museum some charming pictures from the collection of Bro . J . Storey P . M . 1107 , Vast Superintendent of Works Kent , & c . Fourteen of the works are from the brush of Mr . M . E . Dockree
some of them may be well known to frequenters afc the Royal Academy and other West End Exhibitions . No doubt these works will be more enjoyable to visitors at the Musenm as they are so well placed that every part of tho manipulation and rich mellow colour of this earnest landscape painter cau be seeu to advantage .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
THE GRAND TREASTJRERSHIP . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAU SIR AND BROTHER , —Walk np ! walk np ! Jnsfc going to begin ! First you will see—yet , stay ; this irreverence will never do ! It ' s all through reading that remarkable circular from York , shire . Like every other W . M ., I have been treated to a quantity of
ifc . So has my poor Secretary , oh ! such a lot . We have sympathized with one another over ifc—over this " Masonic life-history " as it is called . May I briefly review it F First ifc appears that a notice on the subject of the Grand Treasurership appeared in the Freemason , and such notice heads the circular . There is nothing in the notice
to complain of ; no candidate ' s name appears . Bat see what cornea next . A letter from several Yorkshire brethren forming the local committee for assisting Bro . Woodall in his candidature . The committeemen have remarked ( so fchey say ) thafc although the notices in the Freemason are in the main correct , & c , they append a brief
history of Bro . Woodall ' s Masonic ( and civic ) life . From it we learn that Bro . Woodall is a soldier and a sailor , that he was initiated into Masonry , that he served the office of Warden before he became ( for once ) W . M . Then ho was exalted to Royal Arch , and was M . E . Z . of two Chapters , wai awarded Provincial honours , waa a
founder of two Lodges , and is now acting W . M . of one of them ; then ( and why this advertisement ?) he was elected an honorary member " in conjunction wifch " H . R . H . the late Duke of Albany . He wasi a subscribing member of two other Lodges , & c . Here follows a string of distinctions in degrees not recognized by the Craft .
Then we hear about Bro . Woodall ' s scboolboy days , that he attained manhood and the highest distinctions in fche gift of his fellow townsmen , and became an alderman , a mayor , and a J . P ., and had his portrait painted , and is a yachtsman ; and being all these strangely
mixed np things he ought to be elected Grand Treasurer of the United Grand Lodge of England . At least , thafc is my interpretation of the whole circular . I hear that lately post cards have been liberallv distributed , asking how we intend to vote .
One cannot but admire the great desire of Bro . Woodall to attain the proud position , but are the means so resorted to justified from a Masonic point of view ? I think not . Bro . Woodall is unknown to me , and is doubtless a worthy brother , but if he was a party to the issue of such a circular he is evidently nofc of a modest
turn of mind . Never heed the civic honours , the soldiering and sailoring , nor the several " fancy " degrees . Look only at thoso in Craft Masonry . They are honourable ones , suitable to be quoted , but nofc of an extraordinary character ; yet enough to entitle a brother to hope
for the coveted collar . Still , in fairness , thoy shonld nofc be quoted to the detriment of any other broDher nominated to tho office . Each have an equal right , from their Masonic rank and services , to expect success , but I hold that Bro . Willing is , in one respect , the mosb deserving of support because , quite as anxious , he has not distributed
broadcast snch printed matter , and , if I am rightly informed , post cards , by way of advertisement . He does now , as he has always done , liberally support our Charities , and devotes a vast amount of his time to the interests of our Institutions , aud therefore I trust when the votes aro taken thafc Bro . Willing will find thafc his
unobtrusive conduct haa not been the means of causing his friends to forget his virtues . That , iu spite of the threatened invasion of Grand Lodge on the night of the election nexfc Wednesday by hundreds and hundreds of Yorkshire brethren , Bro . Willing may be successful ; or , if beaten , that fche majority may nofc bo the large one the
supporters of Bro . Woodall boast of being able to obtain . A point has been made by the latter of the unfairness of again electing a London brother to the Grand Treasurership , and they nrgo that it is only right thafc a Provincial brother should , each alternate year , have the honour , bufc here fchey argue in Bro . Willing ' s favour , /• r
vie present Grand Treasurer is a Provincial brother . All I need say in conclusion is , that I hope the best man will win , and that the unostentatious conduct of Bro . Willing will nofc affect bis chances of success amidst the very unusual clamour ,
torn toms , and advertisements of the advancing forces from the North . Yours fraternally , 23 rd February 1885 . W . M .
ELECTIONEERING TACTICS . To the Bditoi of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —The art of puffing has almost grown into a scieucj , and when the work is seriously undertaken by a paper of respectable character , we naturally look for thoso little subtleties which cover an ulterior purpose , aud which disguise the baib
intended to be swallowed . Your evening contemporary , now and then given to Masonic meandcrings , ou Wednesday last scorned all tho littlo arts of deception , aud wifch a conrage bordering on recklessness entered the lists as champion of Bro . Willing fur fche office of Grand Treasurer . I do not know Bro . Willing . I novrr
saw him in my life to my knowledge . I am jast as ignorant of the features aud character of Bros . Woodall and Cama , yet I cmnofc believe that the description given by your evening contemporary ot ' the two latter brethren is altogether fair . The sarcasm about tho York gathering is no doubt intended to tell iu favour of Bro .
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Quarterly Communication Of United Grand Lodge.
2082—The Phcenix Lodge of Namaqualand , O ' okiep , South Africa , ( W . D . ) 2083—Tho Ballina Lodge , Ballina , New South Wales . 2084—The Biggarsberg Unity Lodge , Dundee Proper , Natal .
2085—The Tweed Lodge , Tumbnlgnm , New South Wales . 2086—Tho Dacre Lodge , Stevenage , Herts . 2087—The Electric Lodge , Hampton Court , Middlesex . 2088— The Cango Lodge , Oudtshoorn , Sonth Africa ( W . D . ) 2089—The Frere Lodge , Aliwal North , South Africa ( E . D . )
The Freemasons' Calendar and Pocket Book" for 1885 is now ready ; it can be had at the Grand Secretary's Office , Freemasons' Hall , London , price 2 s , bound in roan .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Leicester And Rutland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LEICESTER AND RUTLAND .
CONSECRATION OF THE LODGE OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE , No . 2081 . A SPECIAL meeting of this Provincial Grand Lodgo was held at Freemasons' Hall , Leicester , on Monday , 16 th February , for the purpose of consecrating the Lodge of the Golden Fleece , when there was a numerous attendance of local and visiting brethren . In the unavoidable absence of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master the Earl
Ferrers , the chair was taken by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Samuel S . Partridge , who proceeded to open the Provincial Grand Lodge , assisted by Bros . Wm . Kelly P . P . G . M ., George Toller jun . P . G . S . B . England acting as D . P . G . M ., Dr . G . T . Willan Prov . G . S . W ., Joseph Barber Prov . G . J . W ., Rev . W . Langley , M . A ., Prov . Grand
Chaplain , R . Waite Prov . Grand Treas ., R . S . Toller Prov . G . Reg ., Rev . C . Ilenton Wood , M . A ., Prov . Grand Secretary , W . A . Mnsson and R . Miohie Prov . Grand Deacons , J . Metcalfe Prov . Grancl Superintendent of Works , J . Young Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies , A . Mo Ivor Tindall , Prov . G . S . B ., B . A . Smith Prov . Grand
Standard Bearer , T . B . Laxton Prov . Grand Organist , George Mafcfc Prov . G . P ., Lionel P . Chamberlain Prov . G . A . P ., H . Pickard Brown and F . B . Wilmer Prov . G . Stewards . The following Past Provincial Grand Officers were likewise present , viz .: —Bros . 0 . E . Stretton , Miles J . Walker , Rev . J . Bird M . A ., S . Clever , J . O . Law , E . Taylor ,
E . H . Butler , and J . Hassall , together with a large number of Past Masters , Wardens , and Brethren of the several Lodges in the Province . Amongst the Visitors may specially be mentioned the R . W . Bro . Colonel Le Gendre Starkie P . G . W . England Provincial Grand Master West Lancashire . Letters of apology for inability to
attend were received from Bros . Captain N . G . Philips P . G . D ., J . F . H . Woodward P . G . Secretary Middlesex , S . J . W . Sanders P . P . G . C . Norths and Hunts , Captain J . G . F . Richardson P . P . G . S . B ., James Terry Secretary Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , F . Hedges Secretary R . M . I . G ., and several others . The Provincial
Grand Secretary read the petition for and Warrant of the new Lodge , and at the request of tbe Prov . Grand Master the ceremony of solemnly constituting and dedicating fche Lodge of fche Golden Fleece was admirably and impressively performed by the newly appointed Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . S . S . Partridge . A most excellent
oration was delivered by Bro . tho Rev . Walter R . Hard ( Chaplain 1391 ) , Vicar of Oadby , near Leicester . Tbe musical portion of the ceremony was very ably rendered by a Masonic choir , under fche leadership of tbe Prov . Grand Organist ; Bro . W . II . Barrow , F . C . O ., Organist 523 presiding at tho instrument . On fche consecration
being concluded , Bro . Edward Watson P . P . G . J . D . I . P . M . 1391 , was installed by Bro . Partridge as first Worshipful Master , and he was duly proclaimed and sainted . Bro . Alfred Chamberlain P . P . G . O . P . M . 1391 was elected as Treasurer , aud , together with the following brethren , invested as Officers of the new Lodgo for the ensuing year
viz .: —Bros . E . P . Steeds S . W ., W . H . Lead J . W ., Johu B . Waring Secretary , Rev . W . R . Hard Chaplain , John L . West S . D ., George Jessop J . D ., Christopher C . Woodcock P . P . G . R . Director of Cers ., and J . G . Parr and W . H . Swingler Stewards . Bye laws were temporarily adopted for governing the Lodge , threo candidates were proposed for
initiation , and several joining members . Tho W . M . in submitting votes of thanks to the Consecrating and Installing Officers , tho acting Chaplain , and other brethren who had kindly attended to inaugurate the Lodge of the Golden Fleece proposed the following as honorary members : — Bros . W . Kelly P . P . G . M ., F . R . H . S ., the
' •* Father of Freemasonry" in this Province , and S . S . Partridge Prov . D . G . M . Thanks were also accorded to tbe Junior Warden for his generous gift of a handsomely bound and complete set of Lodge books . On the Lodge being closed and the Provincial Grand Lodge resumed , Bro . Partridge called attention to the forthcoming election
of Grand Treasurer , and moved that the Provincial Grand Lodge heartily approves tho candidature of a Provincial brother for the office , and recommends Bro . John Woodall Woodall P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . North and East Yorkshire , to the support of the brethren of the
Province . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Toller , and carried unanimously . After tho Provincial Grand Lodge had been closed , a banquet was served under the presidency of the Prov . Deputy Grand Master when the usual toasts were duly honoured , and a very enjoyable day brought ; successfully to a close .
The Kensinglon Museum Authorities havo added to the Bethnal Green Museum some charming pictures from the collection of Bro . J . Storey P . M . 1107 , Vast Superintendent of Works Kent , & c . Fourteen of the works are from the brush of Mr . M . E . Dockree
some of them may be well known to frequenters afc the Royal Academy and other West End Exhibitions . No doubt these works will be more enjoyable to visitors at the Musenm as they are so well placed that every part of tho manipulation and rich mellow colour of this earnest landscape painter cau be seeu to advantage .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
THE GRAND TREASTJRERSHIP . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAU SIR AND BROTHER , —Walk np ! walk np ! Jnsfc going to begin ! First you will see—yet , stay ; this irreverence will never do ! It ' s all through reading that remarkable circular from York , shire . Like every other W . M ., I have been treated to a quantity of
ifc . So has my poor Secretary , oh ! such a lot . We have sympathized with one another over ifc—over this " Masonic life-history " as it is called . May I briefly review it F First ifc appears that a notice on the subject of the Grand Treasurership appeared in the Freemason , and such notice heads the circular . There is nothing in the notice
to complain of ; no candidate ' s name appears . Bat see what cornea next . A letter from several Yorkshire brethren forming the local committee for assisting Bro . Woodall in his candidature . The committeemen have remarked ( so fchey say ) thafc although the notices in the Freemason are in the main correct , & c , they append a brief
history of Bro . Woodall ' s Masonic ( and civic ) life . From it we learn that Bro . Woodall is a soldier and a sailor , that he was initiated into Masonry , that he served the office of Warden before he became ( for once ) W . M . Then ho was exalted to Royal Arch , and was M . E . Z . of two Chapters , wai awarded Provincial honours , waa a
founder of two Lodges , and is now acting W . M . of one of them ; then ( and why this advertisement ?) he was elected an honorary member " in conjunction wifch " H . R . H . the late Duke of Albany . He wasi a subscribing member of two other Lodges , & c . Here follows a string of distinctions in degrees not recognized by the Craft .
Then we hear about Bro . Woodall ' s scboolboy days , that he attained manhood and the highest distinctions in fche gift of his fellow townsmen , and became an alderman , a mayor , and a J . P ., and had his portrait painted , and is a yachtsman ; and being all these strangely
mixed np things he ought to be elected Grand Treasurer of the United Grand Lodge of England . At least , thafc is my interpretation of the whole circular . I hear that lately post cards have been liberallv distributed , asking how we intend to vote .
One cannot but admire the great desire of Bro . Woodall to attain the proud position , but are the means so resorted to justified from a Masonic point of view ? I think not . Bro . Woodall is unknown to me , and is doubtless a worthy brother , but if he was a party to the issue of such a circular he is evidently nofc of a modest
turn of mind . Never heed the civic honours , the soldiering and sailoring , nor the several " fancy " degrees . Look only at thoso in Craft Masonry . They are honourable ones , suitable to be quoted , but nofc of an extraordinary character ; yet enough to entitle a brother to hope
for the coveted collar . Still , in fairness , thoy shonld nofc be quoted to the detriment of any other broDher nominated to tho office . Each have an equal right , from their Masonic rank and services , to expect success , but I hold that Bro . Willing is , in one respect , the mosb deserving of support because , quite as anxious , he has not distributed
broadcast snch printed matter , and , if I am rightly informed , post cards , by way of advertisement . He does now , as he has always done , liberally support our Charities , and devotes a vast amount of his time to the interests of our Institutions , aud therefore I trust when the votes aro taken thafc Bro . Willing will find thafc his
unobtrusive conduct haa not been the means of causing his friends to forget his virtues . That , iu spite of the threatened invasion of Grand Lodge on the night of the election nexfc Wednesday by hundreds and hundreds of Yorkshire brethren , Bro . Willing may be successful ; or , if beaten , that fche majority may nofc bo the large one the
supporters of Bro . Woodall boast of being able to obtain . A point has been made by the latter of the unfairness of again electing a London brother to the Grand Treasurership , and they nrgo that it is only right thafc a Provincial brother should , each alternate year , have the honour , bufc here fchey argue in Bro . Willing ' s favour , /• r
vie present Grand Treasurer is a Provincial brother . All I need say in conclusion is , that I hope the best man will win , and that the unostentatious conduct of Bro . Willing will nofc affect bis chances of success amidst the very unusual clamour ,
torn toms , and advertisements of the advancing forces from the North . Yours fraternally , 23 rd February 1885 . W . M .
ELECTIONEERING TACTICS . To the Bditoi of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —The art of puffing has almost grown into a scieucj , and when the work is seriously undertaken by a paper of respectable character , we naturally look for thoso little subtleties which cover an ulterior purpose , aud which disguise the baib
intended to be swallowed . Your evening contemporary , now and then given to Masonic meandcrings , ou Wednesday last scorned all tho littlo arts of deception , aud wifch a conrage bordering on recklessness entered the lists as champion of Bro . Willing fur fche office of Grand Treasurer . I do not know Bro . Willing . I novrr
saw him in my life to my knowledge . I am jast as ignorant of the features aud character of Bros . Woodall and Cama , yet I cmnofc believe that the description given by your evening contemporary ot ' the two latter brethren is altogether fair . The sarcasm about tho York gathering is no doubt intended to tell iu favour of Bro .