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Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
the circumstances in which we are likely so soon to bo placed will be considered ample justification for these few and imperfect remarks . :
Somo definita resolution of appreciation of his services will no doubt be moved on some fnture occasion , and I also hope a permanent and fitting recognition of those services will be tendered . I will now turn to the business of the meeting .
Bro . Fox then announced the successes which had attended the labours of the Charity Committee since the last annual meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge , pointing out that two girls , one widow , and three men had been elected ; also that in addition to this they had by
presentation secured the benefit of the Charities for one girl , one boy , and one man ; that for next month ' s election they had two men candidates and one widow , the election of all of whom they were hopefnl of securing ; and that they were fortunately able in the last election to assist a last chance
case of the sister Prov ! oe of North and East Yorkshire . After alluding to the successes obtained by the boys and girls in the Cambridge Local and other examinations , results which proved the efficiency of the Schools , Bro . Fox
concluded a most interesting statement by thanking the brethren and the Charity members for the prompt return of the voting papers , and was pleased to find that the leakage had been the smallest on record . He then formally moved the adoption of tbe Report .
Bro . W . C . Lupton P . M . 974 Vice-Chairman seconded . He thoroughly agreed with all that had been said by Bro . Fox . He announced for the information of the Charity members that complete lists of Lodge and individual votes for the Annuitants' Elections next month were already
prepared by the Provincial Grand Secretary , and would be sent out to them in the course of the following day ; that the collection of the papers would thus be greatly facilitated ; and that he trusted every possible effort would be made to secure their collection .
On being put to the meeting , the report was unanimously adopted . Bro . John Gibbs P . M . 994 then presented his balance
sheet . In moving its adoption , it already having been printed and circulated , he called the attention of the brethren to the increased balance , notwithstanding extraordinary expenditure during the year .
Bro . Joseph Bofctomley P . M . 275 seconded , and the balance sheet was adopted nem con . Bro . Charles Gott P . M . 302 presented an inventory of the regalia and other property of Provincial Grand Lodge , and , on bis representation , it was dulv received .
Bro . Joseph Matthewman P . M . 1019 Provincial Grand Assistant Secretary was then called upon and said : —
PROVINCIAL GRAND OFFICERS AND BRETHREN , —Through the courtesy of the Worshipful Deputy now acting in the chair of K . S ., I am permitted to announce that our Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Thomas William Tew , haB great pleasure in presenting to each Lodge in West Yorkshire a copy of my book of his Masonic
addresses . In oases where a Lodge Library already exists he trusts the volume will bo a welcome addition to its shelves , and where such collections are not to be found , that it may be a nucleus round which other Masonio works , from time to time , may cluster .
The books are here , and if at the close of this meeting Worshipful Masters or other repre £ 2 ntatives will come forward and sign in the name of their resptjtive Ledges , opies will be handci to them . Brethren , with ' n the covers of that volume will be found not only a reproduction , with notes and explanatory circumstances , of each one
of the very valuable Masonic addresses which Bro . Tew , during the last thirty years , has delivered , but also a record of bis stainless and honourable Masonio career . . No printed page , no effort of mine is needed , I know , to keep the memory of our Provincial Grand Master fresh and green in the minds
of the West Yorkshire brethren whom I see before me ; but I am proud to think that my name is associated with the production of a work which may , I trust , hand down to future generations of Freemasons tbe record of the life , tbe character , and the virtues of
Thomas William Tew . I thank you , Worshipfnl Deputy , for affording me the opportunity of makiDg , in onr Provincial Grand Master ' s name , this presentation to the Lodges , and yoa , brethren , for the more thau kind way in whioh you have heard me .
Bro . William Watson P . M . Gl P . P . G . Suj i . of Works and Honorary Librarian of the Province , th < n presented his report . He would not , he said , iaake a ong speech , but would remind them that it was jnet five y . i"s sine ? i'is appointment , and that during that time tht library i » a . d
increased beyond his most sanguine expectati' * is , and that we stood to-day in the proud position of jossesaing a collection of MSS ., books , and curios , seconf perhaps to only one other in Europe . He moved that the Library Report be taken as road , printed , and circulated .
This was seconded by Brother J . R . Dore P . M . 750 and ; carried . The election of Bro . W . Fisher Tasker P . M . 296 as Provincial Grand Treasurer was proposed in most complimentary terms hy Bro . John Gibbs P . M . 904 , seconded by
Bro . William Gaukroger P . M . 61 , supported by Brother Carr P . P . G . O ., on behalf of Brother C . L . Mason , and carried with acclamation . Brother Fisher Tasker , whose election was apparently a very popular one , duly thanked the brethren .
I I Bro . Richard Wilson P . M . 289 then roso to propose " That a cordial vote of thanks be given to the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Thomas William I Tew , for his gifts to the Library and for his present of a ' copy of Masonic Addresses to the various Lodges . " After
some discussion as to this being the suitable time or not to add the expression of regret of Provincial Grand Lodgo at the announcement of the Provincial Grand Master ' s coming retirement , and deciding that at present it was premature , this was seconded by Bro . Joseph Binney P . M . 139 , and carried with great applause .
Bro . J . Robertshaw P . M . 1239 , on rising to propose that the brief address of the Chairman of the Charity Committee be printed , was told that the request had been anticipated by him , and would bo carried out .
The retiring Provincial Grand Officers then advanced and gave up their collars , the acting Provincial Grand Master addressing a few words of thanks to them during the process . This done , the new appointments for the year were summoned to the dais and invested . They
were—Bro . Richard Wilson 289 ... ... Senior Warden James William Davis , J . P ., 61 ... Junior Warden Rev . John Dnnbar 1783 ... " ) p , . . Rev . Fred . EdmundEgerton 910 ... j P laiDa Wm . Fisher Tasker 296 ( eleoted ) ... Treasurer
William James Wangh 1545 ... Registrar Herbert G . E . Green 1019 ... Seoretary John Foster 974 ... ... - \
jsraaws.1"{¦«—Crosland Hirst 2261 ... ... ) Henry Cowbroagh 1042 ... ) , . „ William Barrow Wall 290 ... j Jamor Deaoon 9 Thomas Campbell Hope 302 ... Supt . of Works William Watson 61 ... ... Librarian
William Dawson Quarmby 208 ... Direotor of Ceremonies Walter Daweon Hollis 1311 ... Deputy Dir . of Cers . Louis Eismann 827 ... ... ~ \ Thomas Norfolk 600 ... ... > Assistant Dir . of Cers . Thomas Uttley 307 ... ... J Caleb England 910 ... ... Sword Bearer
William Haigh 1283 ... ... > „ , , , _ John Constable 2259 } Standard Bearers William Cockerlyne 304 ... Organist Joseph Matthewman 1019 ... Assistant Secretary
Edwin Billington 1462 ... Pursuivant George Holden Holdroyd 1514 ... Assistant Pursuivant Joseph Wright Barber 1648 Edward Jno . Mnssie 1513 John Dawson 521
Thomos Brayshaw 2091 ' ' . ' . ' . \ Sfcewarda William Edward Smithies 1231 ... | Howgato Holroyd 603 ... ... j Thomas Leighton 139 ... ... Tyler Thomas Chester 904 ... ... Assistant Tyler
The Chairman of the Charit y Committee announced that at the last meeting of that body three petitions for relief were presented and considered . He proposed the suspension of bye-law 42 . Bro . Lupton seconded , and the
acting Provincial Grand Master acquiesced . Brother Fox then moved that a grant of £ 10 should be made in each of tbe three cases . This was seconded by Brother Lupton , and carried .
A cordial invitation to Provincial Grand Lodge , by Bro . Charles Pawson W . M . 296 , to hold its October meeting under the banner of Royal Brunswick , Sheffield , was then
gi ^ en . Brother Pawson in kindly terms hoped that the Provincial Grand Master would accede to his request , and thus assist them worthily to celebrate the Centenary of their Lodge .
The acting Provincial Grand Master did not doubt but the invitation ci' r ! ro . P . iwson would be < .. s favourably c-. usidured as it mi .-, hearti ' y given . I'lie Pi-nvinci ;' . ! G-and Ledge was closed ir . . < ue form with 8-.. leran prayer at 4 'i . 0 p . m .
Dinner was served in the banquet ball at 5 ' 0 p . m . Tho acting Provircial Grand Master , Brother Henry Smith , took the chair , and was supported by about 80 brethren .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
the circumstances in which we are likely so soon to bo placed will be considered ample justification for these few and imperfect remarks . :
Somo definita resolution of appreciation of his services will no doubt be moved on some fnture occasion , and I also hope a permanent and fitting recognition of those services will be tendered . I will now turn to the business of the meeting .
Bro . Fox then announced the successes which had attended the labours of the Charity Committee since the last annual meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge , pointing out that two girls , one widow , and three men had been elected ; also that in addition to this they had by
presentation secured the benefit of the Charities for one girl , one boy , and one man ; that for next month ' s election they had two men candidates and one widow , the election of all of whom they were hopefnl of securing ; and that they were fortunately able in the last election to assist a last chance
case of the sister Prov ! oe of North and East Yorkshire . After alluding to the successes obtained by the boys and girls in the Cambridge Local and other examinations , results which proved the efficiency of the Schools , Bro . Fox
concluded a most interesting statement by thanking the brethren and the Charity members for the prompt return of the voting papers , and was pleased to find that the leakage had been the smallest on record . He then formally moved the adoption of tbe Report .
Bro . W . C . Lupton P . M . 974 Vice-Chairman seconded . He thoroughly agreed with all that had been said by Bro . Fox . He announced for the information of the Charity members that complete lists of Lodge and individual votes for the Annuitants' Elections next month were already
prepared by the Provincial Grand Secretary , and would be sent out to them in the course of the following day ; that the collection of the papers would thus be greatly facilitated ; and that he trusted every possible effort would be made to secure their collection .
On being put to the meeting , the report was unanimously adopted . Bro . John Gibbs P . M . 994 then presented his balance
sheet . In moving its adoption , it already having been printed and circulated , he called the attention of the brethren to the increased balance , notwithstanding extraordinary expenditure during the year .
Bro . Joseph Bofctomley P . M . 275 seconded , and the balance sheet was adopted nem con . Bro . Charles Gott P . M . 302 presented an inventory of the regalia and other property of Provincial Grand Lodge , and , on bis representation , it was dulv received .
Bro . Joseph Matthewman P . M . 1019 Provincial Grand Assistant Secretary was then called upon and said : —
PROVINCIAL GRAND OFFICERS AND BRETHREN , —Through the courtesy of the Worshipful Deputy now acting in the chair of K . S ., I am permitted to announce that our Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Thomas William Tew , haB great pleasure in presenting to each Lodge in West Yorkshire a copy of my book of his Masonic
addresses . In oases where a Lodge Library already exists he trusts the volume will bo a welcome addition to its shelves , and where such collections are not to be found , that it may be a nucleus round which other Masonio works , from time to time , may cluster .
The books are here , and if at the close of this meeting Worshipful Masters or other repre £ 2 ntatives will come forward and sign in the name of their resptjtive Ledges , opies will be handci to them . Brethren , with ' n the covers of that volume will be found not only a reproduction , with notes and explanatory circumstances , of each one
of the very valuable Masonic addresses which Bro . Tew , during the last thirty years , has delivered , but also a record of bis stainless and honourable Masonio career . . No printed page , no effort of mine is needed , I know , to keep the memory of our Provincial Grand Master fresh and green in the minds
of the West Yorkshire brethren whom I see before me ; but I am proud to think that my name is associated with the production of a work which may , I trust , hand down to future generations of Freemasons tbe record of the life , tbe character , and the virtues of
Thomas William Tew . I thank you , Worshipfnl Deputy , for affording me the opportunity of makiDg , in onr Provincial Grand Master ' s name , this presentation to the Lodges , and yoa , brethren , for the more thau kind way in whioh you have heard me .
Bro . William Watson P . M . Gl P . P . G . Suj i . of Works and Honorary Librarian of the Province , th < n presented his report . He would not , he said , iaake a ong speech , but would remind them that it was jnet five y . i"s sine ? i'is appointment , and that during that time tht library i » a . d
increased beyond his most sanguine expectati' * is , and that we stood to-day in the proud position of jossesaing a collection of MSS ., books , and curios , seconf perhaps to only one other in Europe . He moved that the Library Report be taken as road , printed , and circulated .
This was seconded by Brother J . R . Dore P . M . 750 and ; carried . The election of Bro . W . Fisher Tasker P . M . 296 as Provincial Grand Treasurer was proposed in most complimentary terms hy Bro . John Gibbs P . M . 904 , seconded by
Bro . William Gaukroger P . M . 61 , supported by Brother Carr P . P . G . O ., on behalf of Brother C . L . Mason , and carried with acclamation . Brother Fisher Tasker , whose election was apparently a very popular one , duly thanked the brethren .
I I Bro . Richard Wilson P . M . 289 then roso to propose " That a cordial vote of thanks be given to the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Thomas William I Tew , for his gifts to the Library and for his present of a ' copy of Masonic Addresses to the various Lodges . " After
some discussion as to this being the suitable time or not to add the expression of regret of Provincial Grand Lodgo at the announcement of the Provincial Grand Master ' s coming retirement , and deciding that at present it was premature , this was seconded by Bro . Joseph Binney P . M . 139 , and carried with great applause .
Bro . J . Robertshaw P . M . 1239 , on rising to propose that the brief address of the Chairman of the Charity Committee be printed , was told that the request had been anticipated by him , and would bo carried out .
The retiring Provincial Grand Officers then advanced and gave up their collars , the acting Provincial Grand Master addressing a few words of thanks to them during the process . This done , the new appointments for the year were summoned to the dais and invested . They
were—Bro . Richard Wilson 289 ... ... Senior Warden James William Davis , J . P ., 61 ... Junior Warden Rev . John Dnnbar 1783 ... " ) p , . . Rev . Fred . EdmundEgerton 910 ... j P laiDa Wm . Fisher Tasker 296 ( eleoted ) ... Treasurer
William James Wangh 1545 ... Registrar Herbert G . E . Green 1019 ... Seoretary John Foster 974 ... ... - \
jsraaws.1"{¦«—Crosland Hirst 2261 ... ... ) Henry Cowbroagh 1042 ... ) , . „ William Barrow Wall 290 ... j Jamor Deaoon 9 Thomas Campbell Hope 302 ... Supt . of Works William Watson 61 ... ... Librarian
William Dawson Quarmby 208 ... Direotor of Ceremonies Walter Daweon Hollis 1311 ... Deputy Dir . of Cers . Louis Eismann 827 ... ... ~ \ Thomas Norfolk 600 ... ... > Assistant Dir . of Cers . Thomas Uttley 307 ... ... J Caleb England 910 ... ... Sword Bearer
William Haigh 1283 ... ... > „ , , , _ John Constable 2259 } Standard Bearers William Cockerlyne 304 ... Organist Joseph Matthewman 1019 ... Assistant Secretary
Edwin Billington 1462 ... Pursuivant George Holden Holdroyd 1514 ... Assistant Pursuivant Joseph Wright Barber 1648 Edward Jno . Mnssie 1513 John Dawson 521
Thomos Brayshaw 2091 ' ' . ' . ' . \ Sfcewarda William Edward Smithies 1231 ... | Howgato Holroyd 603 ... ... j Thomas Leighton 139 ... ... Tyler Thomas Chester 904 ... ... Assistant Tyler
The Chairman of the Charit y Committee announced that at the last meeting of that body three petitions for relief were presented and considered . He proposed the suspension of bye-law 42 . Bro . Lupton seconded , and the
acting Provincial Grand Master acquiesced . Brother Fox then moved that a grant of £ 10 should be made in each of tbe three cases . This was seconded by Brother Lupton , and carried .
A cordial invitation to Provincial Grand Lodge , by Bro . Charles Pawson W . M . 296 , to hold its October meeting under the banner of Royal Brunswick , Sheffield , was then
gi ^ en . Brother Pawson in kindly terms hoped that the Provincial Grand Master would accede to his request , and thus assist them worthily to celebrate the Centenary of their Lodge .
The acting Provincial Grand Master did not doubt but the invitation ci' r ! ro . P . iwson would be < .. s favourably c-. usidured as it mi .-, hearti ' y given . I'lie Pi-nvinci ;' . ! G-and Ledge was closed ir . . < ue form with 8-.. leran prayer at 4 'i . 0 p . m .
Dinner was served in the banquet ball at 5 ' 0 p . m . Tho acting Provircial Grand Master , Brother Henry Smith , took the chair , and was supported by about 80 brethren .