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Article PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF STAFFORD. ← Page 2 of 2 Article DEATH OF THE D.P.G.M. OF SUFFOLK. Page 1 of 1 Article Old Warrants. Page 1 of 1 Article FRIENDS IN COUNCIL CHAPTER, No. 1383. Page 1 of 1
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Stafford.
showed that His Royal Highness ' a interest in Masonry was not diminished , but that wherever he was he did his best to encourage noble institutions and tho Craft . ( Applause ) . " The Health of tho Ladies" and tho toast of " The Press" were next duly honoured . " The Health of the Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master tho Earl
of Carnarvon having been drunk , Bro . Frank James , D . P . G . M ., next proposed "The Health of the Right Hon . the Earl of Shrewsbury , the R . W . P . G . M . " saying on that occasion he wished to say nothing new of his lordship , for they wero only too happy to know that in everything their experience fully justified the observations which had been previously made of the noble
lord . ( Applause . ) It had been a fortunate thing for them that they had had to preside over them a nobleman occupying so high a position as Lord Shrewsbury , and who , from tho first moment he had put his head in a Masonic collar had never shirked one bit o £ doty , lie was sure thoy would drink with tho greatest enthusiasm the health of Lord Shrewsbury , and heartily hope that his lordship might long
continue to preside over them as Provincial Grand Master . ( Great applause . ) Tho R . W . P . G . M ., in responding , thanked the brethren very cordially for tho great help and encouragement they had given him . Of his many avocations he liked Masonry as well as any , because it enabled him to meet with men whom he considered were the pith of the land .
He met men of various occupations , various interests , and various opinions , and it was a very great advantage to him , anxious to serve his county and his country , that he presided over such a body of men . In conclusion , his Lordship proposed , in complimentary terms , " The Health of Bro . Frank James , D . P . G . M ., and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , present and past . "
Bro . James , in responding , remarked that they were sometimes told that Masonry was antagonistic to religion , but he could say for himself , having an intimate acquaintance with all Masonic ceremonials , that no idea could be more untrue . ( Hear , hear ) . It was quite true that they did not mix themselves up with sectarian religion , but he believed in that universal religion of morality which led a
man to do towards his neighbour that which he wished his neighbour to do towards him . ( Hear , hear , and applause ) . That was the true spirit of Masonry , and he could only say , looking round the world at the present moment , it would be better for the world if there were less talk of religion and more Masonry . ( Hear , hear , and applause ) . The more he saw of Freemasonry the more he was satisfied that if its
true spirit were universally extended it would be for the happiness of the whole community . ( Applause ) . The fact that his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales occupied the position of head of the body had given tbe Order a great impetus , and caused a great numerical increase in it ; but he warned them not to endeavour to show that Freemasonry was extending simply by the number of new
members they could initiate into their Lodges , but to take great care that the new members wero of the right sort . ( Applause ) . They wanted Freemasonry to increase , but they wanted it to increase upon a basis which they would not be ashamed of . Let the " tongue of good report" precede every member who had to be admitted into their Lodges , and then thoy would be able to continue to hold up their heads as Freemasons amongst any community , and show that they
¦ were gathered together , not for tbe purpose of agitating against Principalities and Powers , but united for one common object , that of assisting their poorer brethren in case of need . Ho was satisfied that no man could be an honest , good , and thorough Freemason without being at the same time a better citizen . ( Great applause ) . The other toasts were "The W . Masters , " " The Visitors , " "The Masonic Charities , " " Tho Provincial Grand Stewards , " and " The Tyler's . "
Death Of The D.P.G.M. Of Suffolk.
DEATH OF THE D . P . G . M . OF SUFFOLK .
D EATH has deprived the Freemasons of Suffolk of a venerable and much respected Deputy Provincial Grand Master , in the Rev . F . I . Lockwood , Rector of Belstead , near Ipswich , whose demise took place on Friday , 20 th October , from an attack of gout . The deceased , who was in his 78 th year , was initiated in the Stuart Lodge , Bedford , and joined the British Union Lodge , No . 114 , Ipswich , in 1861 . In
1863 he filled the office of W . M . of the British Union with great credit to himself , and to the benefit of the Lodge , and was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Lord Waveney , then Sir Alexander Shafto Adair , became a member in the same year , and on being appointed Prov . G . M . of Suffolk at once selected Bro . Lockwood as his
Deputy , an office which our deceased brother has ever since filled ¦ with dignity and urbanity . His last public appearance in Masonry was at the P . G . Lodge last July , when all who saw him could not but notice , with extreme sorrow , how snrely Father Time was setting his mark npon him . The deceased , who entered priest ' s orders in
1823 , was much respected in his parish of Belstead , to v Inch he was instituted on his own presentation as long ago as 1846 . He was a widower , and leaves four daughters . Tho remains of the deceased were interred on Wednesday afternoon , in the chancel of Belstead Church , by the side of his late wife .
The funeral was regarded as strictly private , but the respect in which our reverend brother was held was evinced by the attendance of many of the local clergy and gentry , while the Masonic body was represented by Bros . W . Boby P . M ., W . Spalding P . M ., W . Casley , and G . Godwin . Tho burial service was impressively performed by
Rev . H . J . Hasted , Rector of Sproughton , and tho Hon . and Rev . V De Grey , Rector of Copdock ; and the solemnity of the occasion was enhanced by the attendance of the school children , who sang some appropriate hymns . The coffin , of plain oak , bore , on a brass plate , the following inscription : —
Rev . F . I . LOCKWOOD , M . A ., Parish Priest of Belstead . Died on Friday , 20 th October , 1876 Aged 78 years .
Old Warrants.
Old Warrants .
No . 36 . No . 81 , « Anoionts ; " No . 104 at tbe " Union , " No . 87 A . D . 1832 , and No . 73 from A . D . 1863 . ATHOLL , Grand Master . JOHN BUNN S . G . W . JAMES AGAR D . G . M . ROBERT GILI J . G . W . To ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN . We the Grand Lodge of the most
Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons , ( according to the old Constitutions granted by His Royal Highness Prince Edwin at York , Anno Domini Nine Hundred twenty and six , and in the year of Masonry Four thousand Nine hundred twenty and six ) in ample Form assembled , viz ., The Right Worshipful The
Most Noble and Puissant Prince John Duke Marquis and No . 81 Earl of ATHOLL , Marquis and Earl of Tullibardine Earl of Duplicate Strathtay and Strathardle Viscount Balquider Glenalmond and Glenlyon Lord Murray Balvony and Gask Heritable Constable of the Castle of Kinclaven Lord of Man and tho Isles and Earl Si range
and Baron Murray of Stanley in the county of Gloucester Grand Master of Masons , Tho Right Worshipful James Agar Esq . Deputy Grand Master , Tne Right Worshipful John Bunn Esq . Senior Grand Warden and the Right Worshipful Robert Gill Esq . Junior Grand Warden ( with the approbation and consent of tbe Warranted Lodges
held within the Cities and Suburbs of London and Westminster , ) Do hereby authorize and impower our Trusty and Well Beloved Brethren viz ., The Worshipful William Lovell , one of our Master Masons , The Worshipful Stephen Ede his Senior Warden , and the Worshipful Will - Lesturgeon his Junior Warden , to Form and Hold
a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons aforesaid at the Angel , City Road , or elsewhere in the Cities of London and Westminster upon the First and Fourth Friday in every Calendar Month , on all season , able Times and lawful Occasions : And in the said Lodge ( when duly Congregated ) to admit and make Free Masons according to the
most Ancient and Honourable Custom of the Royal Craft in all Ages and Nations throughout the Known world , And We do hereby farther authorise and impower our said Trusty and Well beloved Brethren William Lovell , Stephen Ede & Will " - Lesturgeon ( with the Consent of the Members of their Lodge ) to nominate , clause , and
install their Successors , to whom they shall deliver this Warrant , and invest them with their Powers and Dignities as Free Masons & " And such Successors shall in like Manner nominate , chuse , and install their Successors & - & ° - & ' Such Installations to bo upon ( or near ) every ST . JOHN ' S DAY during the continnauce of this Lodge
for ever . Providing the above named Brethren and all their Successors always pay duo Respect to this Right Worshipful Grand Lodge , otherwise this Warrant to be of no Force nor Virtue .
Given under our hands and the Seal of our Grand Lodge in London this twenty-seventh day of December in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred Ninety and four and in the year of Masonry Five thousand Seven hundred Ninety and four .
ROB - LESLIE Grand Secretary . NOTE . —This Warrant is registered } in the Grand Lodge Vol . VI . > Letter F ) The present title , No ., & o . are , The Mount Lebanon Lodge , No . 73 J Sonthwark , London .
Friends In Council Chapter, No. 1383.
FRIENDS IN COUNCIL CHAPTER , No . 1383 .
A Convocation of this Chapter , the members of which hold the highest position in Masonry , was held on Saturday , tho 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square . Present—E . Comps . Dr . Robt . Hamilton Grand Superintendent , Jamaica , M . E . Z ., Samuel Rawson Past Grand Superintendent China , H ., H . D . Sandeman Past Grand Superintendent Bengal , J ., W . Hyde Pullen P . G . S . B . S . E ., General
Brownrigg P . Z . as S . N ., Major Shadwell Gierke P . Z . P . S ., J . Barlow 1 st Assistant , Leeson 2 nd Assistant , and P . Z . ' s N . G . Philips , Gen . Gierke , R . Costa , J . Read , Morris ; and Comps . Capt . P . G . Bourke , J . Shadwell , Capt . Compton , Capt . Danson , H . H . Riach , & o . The Chapter was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed . Ballots wero then taken for the following Companions , who were duly elected
joining members : — Companions Captain N . G . Philips P . Z . Triune Chapter , Ireland , C . J . Vigne P . Z ., Col . Alexr . W . Adair , Major S . H . Gierke P . Z ., Ireland , Sir M . Costa P . Z ., Lieut-Gen . H . Doherty , C . B ., P . Z ., H . C Vernon P . G . Superintendent , Worcester , Col . G . Vernon P . G . Superinteudant , Staffordshire , Col . J . G . Sande . man 728 , Ireland , Hon . W . W . Vernon P . Z ., C . A . Newnham P . Z .,
C . Fendelow P . Z ., Major J . R . Pearson P . Z ., C C . Pole P . Z ., C . E , Willing , A . F . Godson P . Z ., H . H . Riach P . Z ., Capt . R . J . P . Leeson , Capt . C . Hunter , Capt . C . F . Compton , Capt . T . Morris , Capt . W . F , P . Dadson , Capt . C H . Gregg , Dr . Jas . Keene , J . Shadwell , Capt . H , Lumsden Dr . F . H . Woodforde . P . Z ., and J . Read P . Z . Ballots wero then taken for the following brethren : —Bros . K . R . Murchison 1033 ,
Capt . J . Hicks 1383 , G . T . Herslet 1383 , A . Palliser 551 , C . E . Hollingsworth 197 , Jerusalem , Sir . Thos . Dyer 1615 and Major F . C . Wemyss 1615 , who were unanimously accepted , and duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . It is needless to state the ceremonies were perfectly and impressively rendered . The bye laws having been prepared by the committee were passed . The Chaptei was then closed . Comps . C , H , Gregory P , G , S , B , and , Ti Allen were present as visitors ,
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Stafford.
showed that His Royal Highness ' a interest in Masonry was not diminished , but that wherever he was he did his best to encourage noble institutions and tho Craft . ( Applause ) . " The Health of tho Ladies" and tho toast of " The Press" were next duly honoured . " The Health of the Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master tho Earl
of Carnarvon having been drunk , Bro . Frank James , D . P . G . M ., next proposed "The Health of the Right Hon . the Earl of Shrewsbury , the R . W . P . G . M . " saying on that occasion he wished to say nothing new of his lordship , for they wero only too happy to know that in everything their experience fully justified the observations which had been previously made of the noble
lord . ( Applause . ) It had been a fortunate thing for them that they had had to preside over them a nobleman occupying so high a position as Lord Shrewsbury , and who , from tho first moment he had put his head in a Masonic collar had never shirked one bit o £ doty , lie was sure thoy would drink with tho greatest enthusiasm the health of Lord Shrewsbury , and heartily hope that his lordship might long
continue to preside over them as Provincial Grand Master . ( Great applause . ) Tho R . W . P . G . M ., in responding , thanked the brethren very cordially for tho great help and encouragement they had given him . Of his many avocations he liked Masonry as well as any , because it enabled him to meet with men whom he considered were the pith of the land .
He met men of various occupations , various interests , and various opinions , and it was a very great advantage to him , anxious to serve his county and his country , that he presided over such a body of men . In conclusion , his Lordship proposed , in complimentary terms , " The Health of Bro . Frank James , D . P . G . M ., and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , present and past . "
Bro . James , in responding , remarked that they were sometimes told that Masonry was antagonistic to religion , but he could say for himself , having an intimate acquaintance with all Masonic ceremonials , that no idea could be more untrue . ( Hear , hear ) . It was quite true that they did not mix themselves up with sectarian religion , but he believed in that universal religion of morality which led a
man to do towards his neighbour that which he wished his neighbour to do towards him . ( Hear , hear , and applause ) . That was the true spirit of Masonry , and he could only say , looking round the world at the present moment , it would be better for the world if there were less talk of religion and more Masonry . ( Hear , hear , and applause ) . The more he saw of Freemasonry the more he was satisfied that if its
true spirit were universally extended it would be for the happiness of the whole community . ( Applause ) . The fact that his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales occupied the position of head of the body had given tbe Order a great impetus , and caused a great numerical increase in it ; but he warned them not to endeavour to show that Freemasonry was extending simply by the number of new
members they could initiate into their Lodges , but to take great care that the new members wero of the right sort . ( Applause ) . They wanted Freemasonry to increase , but they wanted it to increase upon a basis which they would not be ashamed of . Let the " tongue of good report" precede every member who had to be admitted into their Lodges , and then thoy would be able to continue to hold up their heads as Freemasons amongst any community , and show that they
¦ were gathered together , not for tbe purpose of agitating against Principalities and Powers , but united for one common object , that of assisting their poorer brethren in case of need . Ho was satisfied that no man could be an honest , good , and thorough Freemason without being at the same time a better citizen . ( Great applause ) . The other toasts were "The W . Masters , " " The Visitors , " "The Masonic Charities , " " Tho Provincial Grand Stewards , " and " The Tyler's . "
Death Of The D.P.G.M. Of Suffolk.
DEATH OF THE D . P . G . M . OF SUFFOLK .
D EATH has deprived the Freemasons of Suffolk of a venerable and much respected Deputy Provincial Grand Master , in the Rev . F . I . Lockwood , Rector of Belstead , near Ipswich , whose demise took place on Friday , 20 th October , from an attack of gout . The deceased , who was in his 78 th year , was initiated in the Stuart Lodge , Bedford , and joined the British Union Lodge , No . 114 , Ipswich , in 1861 . In
1863 he filled the office of W . M . of the British Union with great credit to himself , and to the benefit of the Lodge , and was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Lord Waveney , then Sir Alexander Shafto Adair , became a member in the same year , and on being appointed Prov . G . M . of Suffolk at once selected Bro . Lockwood as his
Deputy , an office which our deceased brother has ever since filled ¦ with dignity and urbanity . His last public appearance in Masonry was at the P . G . Lodge last July , when all who saw him could not but notice , with extreme sorrow , how snrely Father Time was setting his mark npon him . The deceased , who entered priest ' s orders in
1823 , was much respected in his parish of Belstead , to v Inch he was instituted on his own presentation as long ago as 1846 . He was a widower , and leaves four daughters . Tho remains of the deceased were interred on Wednesday afternoon , in the chancel of Belstead Church , by the side of his late wife .
The funeral was regarded as strictly private , but the respect in which our reverend brother was held was evinced by the attendance of many of the local clergy and gentry , while the Masonic body was represented by Bros . W . Boby P . M ., W . Spalding P . M ., W . Casley , and G . Godwin . Tho burial service was impressively performed by
Rev . H . J . Hasted , Rector of Sproughton , and tho Hon . and Rev . V De Grey , Rector of Copdock ; and the solemnity of the occasion was enhanced by the attendance of the school children , who sang some appropriate hymns . The coffin , of plain oak , bore , on a brass plate , the following inscription : —
Rev . F . I . LOCKWOOD , M . A ., Parish Priest of Belstead . Died on Friday , 20 th October , 1876 Aged 78 years .
Old Warrants.
Old Warrants .
No . 36 . No . 81 , « Anoionts ; " No . 104 at tbe " Union , " No . 87 A . D . 1832 , and No . 73 from A . D . 1863 . ATHOLL , Grand Master . JOHN BUNN S . G . W . JAMES AGAR D . G . M . ROBERT GILI J . G . W . To ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN . We the Grand Lodge of the most
Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons , ( according to the old Constitutions granted by His Royal Highness Prince Edwin at York , Anno Domini Nine Hundred twenty and six , and in the year of Masonry Four thousand Nine hundred twenty and six ) in ample Form assembled , viz ., The Right Worshipful The
Most Noble and Puissant Prince John Duke Marquis and No . 81 Earl of ATHOLL , Marquis and Earl of Tullibardine Earl of Duplicate Strathtay and Strathardle Viscount Balquider Glenalmond and Glenlyon Lord Murray Balvony and Gask Heritable Constable of the Castle of Kinclaven Lord of Man and tho Isles and Earl Si range
and Baron Murray of Stanley in the county of Gloucester Grand Master of Masons , Tho Right Worshipful James Agar Esq . Deputy Grand Master , Tne Right Worshipful John Bunn Esq . Senior Grand Warden and the Right Worshipful Robert Gill Esq . Junior Grand Warden ( with the approbation and consent of tbe Warranted Lodges
held within the Cities and Suburbs of London and Westminster , ) Do hereby authorize and impower our Trusty and Well Beloved Brethren viz ., The Worshipful William Lovell , one of our Master Masons , The Worshipful Stephen Ede his Senior Warden , and the Worshipful Will - Lesturgeon his Junior Warden , to Form and Hold
a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons aforesaid at the Angel , City Road , or elsewhere in the Cities of London and Westminster upon the First and Fourth Friday in every Calendar Month , on all season , able Times and lawful Occasions : And in the said Lodge ( when duly Congregated ) to admit and make Free Masons according to the
most Ancient and Honourable Custom of the Royal Craft in all Ages and Nations throughout the Known world , And We do hereby farther authorise and impower our said Trusty and Well beloved Brethren William Lovell , Stephen Ede & Will " - Lesturgeon ( with the Consent of the Members of their Lodge ) to nominate , clause , and
install their Successors , to whom they shall deliver this Warrant , and invest them with their Powers and Dignities as Free Masons & " And such Successors shall in like Manner nominate , chuse , and install their Successors & - & ° - & ' Such Installations to bo upon ( or near ) every ST . JOHN ' S DAY during the continnauce of this Lodge
for ever . Providing the above named Brethren and all their Successors always pay duo Respect to this Right Worshipful Grand Lodge , otherwise this Warrant to be of no Force nor Virtue .
Given under our hands and the Seal of our Grand Lodge in London this twenty-seventh day of December in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred Ninety and four and in the year of Masonry Five thousand Seven hundred Ninety and four .
ROB - LESLIE Grand Secretary . NOTE . —This Warrant is registered } in the Grand Lodge Vol . VI . > Letter F ) The present title , No ., & o . are , The Mount Lebanon Lodge , No . 73 J Sonthwark , London .
Friends In Council Chapter, No. 1383.
FRIENDS IN COUNCIL CHAPTER , No . 1383 .
A Convocation of this Chapter , the members of which hold the highest position in Masonry , was held on Saturday , tho 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square . Present—E . Comps . Dr . Robt . Hamilton Grand Superintendent , Jamaica , M . E . Z ., Samuel Rawson Past Grand Superintendent China , H ., H . D . Sandeman Past Grand Superintendent Bengal , J ., W . Hyde Pullen P . G . S . B . S . E ., General
Brownrigg P . Z . as S . N ., Major Shadwell Gierke P . Z . P . S ., J . Barlow 1 st Assistant , Leeson 2 nd Assistant , and P . Z . ' s N . G . Philips , Gen . Gierke , R . Costa , J . Read , Morris ; and Comps . Capt . P . G . Bourke , J . Shadwell , Capt . Compton , Capt . Danson , H . H . Riach , & o . The Chapter was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed . Ballots wero then taken for the following Companions , who were duly elected
joining members : — Companions Captain N . G . Philips P . Z . Triune Chapter , Ireland , C . J . Vigne P . Z ., Col . Alexr . W . Adair , Major S . H . Gierke P . Z ., Ireland , Sir M . Costa P . Z ., Lieut-Gen . H . Doherty , C . B ., P . Z ., H . C Vernon P . G . Superintendent , Worcester , Col . G . Vernon P . G . Superinteudant , Staffordshire , Col . J . G . Sande . man 728 , Ireland , Hon . W . W . Vernon P . Z ., C . A . Newnham P . Z .,
C . Fendelow P . Z ., Major J . R . Pearson P . Z ., C C . Pole P . Z ., C . E , Willing , A . F . Godson P . Z ., H . H . Riach P . Z ., Capt . R . J . P . Leeson , Capt . C . Hunter , Capt . C . F . Compton , Capt . T . Morris , Capt . W . F , P . Dadson , Capt . C H . Gregg , Dr . Jas . Keene , J . Shadwell , Capt . H , Lumsden Dr . F . H . Woodforde . P . Z ., and J . Read P . Z . Ballots wero then taken for the following brethren : —Bros . K . R . Murchison 1033 ,
Capt . J . Hicks 1383 , G . T . Herslet 1383 , A . Palliser 551 , C . E . Hollingsworth 197 , Jerusalem , Sir . Thos . Dyer 1615 and Major F . C . Wemyss 1615 , who were unanimously accepted , and duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . It is needless to state the ceremonies were perfectly and impressively rendered . The bye laws having been prepared by the committee were passed . The Chaptei was then closed . Comps . C , H , Gregory P , G , S , B , and , Ti Allen were present as visitors ,