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The Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
occupied by R . W . Bro . Thomas W . Tew , J . P ., Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire , who was supported by Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; Richard Eve , Grand Treasurer ; Revs . Dr . Cartwright Smyth , C .
J . Martyn , Dr . Morris ; Viscount Valentia , A . F . Godson , M . P ., G . Plucknett , Horace Brooks Marshall , C . C ., George Cooper , W . Roebuck , Baron do Ferrieres , J . L . Thomas , Col . Peters , Major George Lambert , Magnus Ohren , F . A .
Philbrick , Q . C ., Capt . Horafray , C . Else , Col Lyne , W Paas , Edgar Bowyer , Dr . Jabez Hogg , C . 0 . Tagart , C Belton , Alderman Savory , George Kenning , Raynham W
Stewart , Asher Barfield , A . Layton , H . Venn , J . Moon , T . H . Miller , J . NJ " ,. Murray , Percy Wallis Prov . S . G . W . Derbyshire , C . F . Hogard , J . L . Mather , Abraham Woodiwiss , J . P ., W . M . 731 , Samuel Watkins , W . Watkins
P . S . G . W . Monmouth , John Roberts , J . While , J . W
Dewsnap , S . Warburton , E . C Massey , W . Pickford , J . M . Klenck , T . M . Humphries , W . W . Morgan , & c . The Chairman , in proposing the Queen and the Craft , said the first thought which rose from their hearts to their lips that evening was to do honour to our Sovereign Lady who reigned over the British
Empire , which had grown to such magnitude by the splendour and industry of its 700 millions of people , and which had expandod to inch dimensions by the energy and power of the inhabitants of this land . It afforded him the greatest satisfaction to have tho honour and privilege of proposing this toast , and he ventured to echo the
aspiration that it was the fervent prayer of every one of them that the Ruler of all nations , tbe King of Kings , the Great Architect of the Universe , might direct , preserve and guard our gracious Queen to reign for many years over this united Empire , and over a happy , prosperous , and contented people . The toast was received with great
cheering , followed by the National Anthem , in the chorus of which all joined . In proposing tho Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Chairman said , following on the great ceremony of the preceding day , they acknowledged their gratitude to the Prince of Wales for having 80 graoiously presented himself at the Albert Hall and allowing so
vast a body of Freemasons to render their allegiance to him as the head and ruler of our Order . That celebration had tightened the bonds and consolidated those feelings of attachment felt by Freemasons throughout the world to the Heir Apparent to the Crown of these realms . Loyalty ,
philanthropy , and fidelity to our country are some of the watchwords of our Order , upon which they heard admirable addresses yesterday . These were the essential conditions of the Craft , and bound together Freemasons throughout the world , of every country and clime , not only to him , but also to the Grand Officers of the
Grand Lodge of England , and to his Royal Brothers , as well as to every member of tbe Royal Family . This attachment was founded on the devotion and affection of our hearts to His Royal Highness and to every member of the Grand Lodge . Let them hope that the work he had so much at heart , the Imperial and Colonial
Institute , to whioh he had devoted so much time , thonght , and labour , might meet with the success that had actuated his generous efforts in its behalf , and that tho contributions of the Craft might be found an acceptable offering in his sight from them towards the consummation of his wishes . Brother
the Rev . Dr . Cartwright Smyth , Grand Chaplain , then rose to propose Tbe Chairman , R . W . Bro . Tew , J . P ., P . G . D . Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire , the toast being received with loud cheers . In doing so , he said he felt it a proud moment of his lifo to dine with them on the present occasion aud to submit this toast to their
notice . He felt , indeed , that it would have ill become any one connected with the Grand Lodge of England , and belonging to tho Province of West Yorkshire , to have been absent from this great gathering . They all knew the regard and admiration they entertained for their Prov . Grand Master , which was second only to their
feeling of loyalty to the Queen , second only to their devotion to tho Most Worshipful Grand Master . That was the feeling of every one in West Yorkshire towards him who occupied the chair to-day ; indeed , in the slightest wish or suggestion he made , to hear was to obey . Bro . Tew was a prince amidst his fellows ; his purse was ever
open to relieve the needy and destitute ; he devoted his whole life to the interests of Freemasonry . His noble conduct to-day , in giving up a summer holiday for the purpose of coming there , was a proof of that deep interest he felt in the Craft , and for which they were all deeply indebted to him . He would not detain them longer , for he felt the
toast needed no eulogy from him ; though if he spoke according to the dictates of his heart he should detain them there till midnight . He trusted that all in West Yorkshire and elsewhere might follow Bro . Tew ' s noble example in maintaining the Masonic Institutions , especially the one iu whose behalf they were now assembled ; ever
bearing in mind that charity was the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason ' s heart , which merited the approbation of heaven , blessing not only him who received , but also him who gave . He proposed our Provincial Grand Master ; he said " our" because he gloried in being a West Yorkshire brother . The toast was received
with great enthusiasm . The President , on rising to reply , was greeted with renewed and prolonged cheering . He commenced by observing that Miss Fanny Moody had just snng , in the most delicate manner , one of her charming songs , " It was a Dream . " It was a dream to him to think the day had come when he should
have had the unexpected honour conferred upon his Province , and upon himself as its Provincial Grand Master , of occupying the chair at one of the great Festivals . He thanked the rev . Chaplain for the
manner in which he had proposed thetoa 3 t ; and felt grateful to every one present for the courteous way in which they had received that proposal . His only regret was that some one of older standing in Provincial rank had not been able to occupy the chair
The Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
that evening ; but he assured bhem his heart was cordially in sympathy , and his wishes were earnestly for the prosperity of every one of the great Masonic Institutions' . Whatever deficiency they might detect in their Chairman , they might believe him when he said he cordially sympathised with the objects of the Institutions ,
and was glad in every way to co-operate with the brethren in promoting their best interests . He then proposed tho Right Hon the Earl of Carnarvon M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom R . W . Deputy Grand Master , ex-officio Vice-Presidents of the Institution , and tho Provincial Grand Masters and Present and Past Grand Officers . He desired to associate with that
comprehensive toast the names of Colonel Lyne , Prov . Grand Master of Monmonth , who hailed from Oxford , and of Viscount Valentia P . G . W . He felt sure that after having listened to tho most exquisite and beautiful speech of the Earl of Carnarvon at the Albert Hall he need say very little to commend the toast to their acceptance . That
speech was worthy the deepest study , as a model of excellence , of the English language , and he ( the speaker ) need do no more than hope that they would show in the most unmistakable manner their appreciation of the beauty of that address , considering the oiroumstances of physical difficulty under which it was delivered . He
might say the same of tho Earl of Lathom , in seconding the resolution ; his remarks were most appropriate and touching , and went home , he was sure , to the hearts of every one who heard them . With regard to the Vice-Presidents and Provincial Grand Officers , ho believed every one had the utmost confidence in them ,
and were delighted with the manner in which they performed their responsible and arduous duties . This brilliant assembly was honoured with the presence of two distinguished Officers , whose names he had mentioned , and he asked the compauy to give the toast a most cordial reception . Bro . Orlando Harley here sang " When other
lips , in such a manner as to evoke an undeniable encore , and he was compelled by the incessant applause to return and repeat the last verse . Colonel Lyne said as a Provincial Grand Master it afforded him groat pleasure to respond to this toast . Their Chairman just now remarked that the honour conferred upon him" was a dream : "
he on his part could wish that " other lips " had to rospond for this toast instead of his own . They wore all very much gratified with the addresses given yesterday by the Earl of Carnarvon and the Earl of Lathom . He was sure they listened with unfeigned pleasure to those observations , which touched their hearts in every sense that they as
Masons could desire . They all recognised the onerous responsibilities of those two Grand Officers , and he thought the Grand Secretary ought to have responded in his place , as he alone knew the difficult duties they had to perform . Provincial Grand Masters had also their responsibilities , because he was sorry to say the prizes they
had at their command were few , while those who wore deserving of them were numerous . However , they were always kind enough to receive the toast of the Provincial Grand Masters with cordiality and good feeling , knowing they did their best to discharge the duties that devolved upon them . Nothing could have afforded them greater
gratification than what they heard yesterday , and that every one of the Provinces would share in the promotion to rank amongst the Grand Officers was a high compliment to them . Let him say that none amongst them were more deservedly promoted than the Secretaries of the three Masonic Institutions . Viscount Valentia
P . G . W . felt that he was hardly the proper person to respond for this important toast , as his services in the Grand Lodge of England only commenced yesterday . But he assured them his knowledge of Freemasonry was such that be knew the Grand Officers were not
only assiduous m the duties they had to perform , but they took the greatest interest in the Craft ; he knew also the interest which every true Mason took . If that interest coald possibly be increased it would be so by having the honour of a Grand Officer ' s collar conferred upon him . It was a great pleasnre to them all to
see the Grand Officers yesterday , and to hear the eloquent words that fell from their lips ; he hoped they would show their appreciation of those words by the thanks which they returned for the toast which had been so kindly given by the Chairman . In proposing tho toast of the eveuing , Prosperity to the Royal
Masonic Institution for Boys , the Chairman asked them kindly to give him a few minutes while he tried to do justice to it . He thought if ever a chairman had the right to claim a little consideration , and he hoped indulgence , that Chairman was himself on that occasion . Up to within a fortnight ago , or thereabouts , the Executive of the Royal
Masouic Institution for Boys had been disappointed—after many applications to distinguished personages—in securing the services of an eminent member of the Craft to occupy the position which he had been so suddenly and unexpectedly called upon to endeavour to fulfil that evening . On the eve of a temporary sojourn on the
Continent his sympathies were enlisted in this Institution , in correspondence with certain influential members of his Province of West Yorkshire , Vice-Patrons and Governors of the Boys' Institution , and he cordially consented to do what he could for it . He offered his co-operation in this position of difficulty—never anticipated by the
Executive . That the result of such offer would be that he should appear before them in the prominent and responsible position he had the honour to occupy that evening he little anticipated . He knew what his generous Province had already done in support of each of the other noble Institutions during the past year . He remembered
they had pledged themselves to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution to raise a Jubilee Offering of £ 2 , 100 in addition to their usual annual support , —over £ 800 at the Festival in February last , and £ 400 at the recent Girls' School Festival . Lastly , their West Yorkshire Jubilee celebrations in the 42 towns of his Province .
All these things had exacted additional heavy contributions from the brethren , and perhaps he might be pardoned for alluding io the large number of Craftsmen from that Province who , at considerable
personal inconvenience , had come to Loudou to show their loyalty to Her Most Gracious Majesty aud their Royal Grand Master by attending the magnificent demonstration at the Albert Hall yesterday . Yet , guided by his advisers within the Province iu such
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The Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
occupied by R . W . Bro . Thomas W . Tew , J . P ., Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire , who was supported by Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; Richard Eve , Grand Treasurer ; Revs . Dr . Cartwright Smyth , C .
J . Martyn , Dr . Morris ; Viscount Valentia , A . F . Godson , M . P ., G . Plucknett , Horace Brooks Marshall , C . C ., George Cooper , W . Roebuck , Baron do Ferrieres , J . L . Thomas , Col . Peters , Major George Lambert , Magnus Ohren , F . A .
Philbrick , Q . C ., Capt . Horafray , C . Else , Col Lyne , W Paas , Edgar Bowyer , Dr . Jabez Hogg , C . 0 . Tagart , C Belton , Alderman Savory , George Kenning , Raynham W
Stewart , Asher Barfield , A . Layton , H . Venn , J . Moon , T . H . Miller , J . NJ " ,. Murray , Percy Wallis Prov . S . G . W . Derbyshire , C . F . Hogard , J . L . Mather , Abraham Woodiwiss , J . P ., W . M . 731 , Samuel Watkins , W . Watkins
P . S . G . W . Monmouth , John Roberts , J . While , J . W
Dewsnap , S . Warburton , E . C Massey , W . Pickford , J . M . Klenck , T . M . Humphries , W . W . Morgan , & c . The Chairman , in proposing the Queen and the Craft , said the first thought which rose from their hearts to their lips that evening was to do honour to our Sovereign Lady who reigned over the British
Empire , which had grown to such magnitude by the splendour and industry of its 700 millions of people , and which had expandod to inch dimensions by the energy and power of the inhabitants of this land . It afforded him the greatest satisfaction to have tho honour and privilege of proposing this toast , and he ventured to echo the
aspiration that it was the fervent prayer of every one of them that the Ruler of all nations , tbe King of Kings , the Great Architect of the Universe , might direct , preserve and guard our gracious Queen to reign for many years over this united Empire , and over a happy , prosperous , and contented people . The toast was received with great
cheering , followed by the National Anthem , in the chorus of which all joined . In proposing tho Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Chairman said , following on the great ceremony of the preceding day , they acknowledged their gratitude to the Prince of Wales for having 80 graoiously presented himself at the Albert Hall and allowing so
vast a body of Freemasons to render their allegiance to him as the head and ruler of our Order . That celebration had tightened the bonds and consolidated those feelings of attachment felt by Freemasons throughout the world to the Heir Apparent to the Crown of these realms . Loyalty ,
philanthropy , and fidelity to our country are some of the watchwords of our Order , upon which they heard admirable addresses yesterday . These were the essential conditions of the Craft , and bound together Freemasons throughout the world , of every country and clime , not only to him , but also to the Grand Officers of the
Grand Lodge of England , and to his Royal Brothers , as well as to every member of tbe Royal Family . This attachment was founded on the devotion and affection of our hearts to His Royal Highness and to every member of the Grand Lodge . Let them hope that the work he had so much at heart , the Imperial and Colonial
Institute , to whioh he had devoted so much time , thonght , and labour , might meet with the success that had actuated his generous efforts in its behalf , and that tho contributions of the Craft might be found an acceptable offering in his sight from them towards the consummation of his wishes . Brother
the Rev . Dr . Cartwright Smyth , Grand Chaplain , then rose to propose Tbe Chairman , R . W . Bro . Tew , J . P ., P . G . D . Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire , the toast being received with loud cheers . In doing so , he said he felt it a proud moment of his lifo to dine with them on the present occasion aud to submit this toast to their
notice . He felt , indeed , that it would have ill become any one connected with the Grand Lodge of England , and belonging to tho Province of West Yorkshire , to have been absent from this great gathering . They all knew the regard and admiration they entertained for their Prov . Grand Master , which was second only to their
feeling of loyalty to the Queen , second only to their devotion to tho Most Worshipful Grand Master . That was the feeling of every one in West Yorkshire towards him who occupied the chair to-day ; indeed , in the slightest wish or suggestion he made , to hear was to obey . Bro . Tew was a prince amidst his fellows ; his purse was ever
open to relieve the needy and destitute ; he devoted his whole life to the interests of Freemasonry . His noble conduct to-day , in giving up a summer holiday for the purpose of coming there , was a proof of that deep interest he felt in the Craft , and for which they were all deeply indebted to him . He would not detain them longer , for he felt the
toast needed no eulogy from him ; though if he spoke according to the dictates of his heart he should detain them there till midnight . He trusted that all in West Yorkshire and elsewhere might follow Bro . Tew ' s noble example in maintaining the Masonic Institutions , especially the one iu whose behalf they were now assembled ; ever
bearing in mind that charity was the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason ' s heart , which merited the approbation of heaven , blessing not only him who received , but also him who gave . He proposed our Provincial Grand Master ; he said " our" because he gloried in being a West Yorkshire brother . The toast was received
with great enthusiasm . The President , on rising to reply , was greeted with renewed and prolonged cheering . He commenced by observing that Miss Fanny Moody had just snng , in the most delicate manner , one of her charming songs , " It was a Dream . " It was a dream to him to think the day had come when he should
have had the unexpected honour conferred upon his Province , and upon himself as its Provincial Grand Master , of occupying the chair at one of the great Festivals . He thanked the rev . Chaplain for the
manner in which he had proposed thetoa 3 t ; and felt grateful to every one present for the courteous way in which they had received that proposal . His only regret was that some one of older standing in Provincial rank had not been able to occupy the chair
The Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
that evening ; but he assured bhem his heart was cordially in sympathy , and his wishes were earnestly for the prosperity of every one of the great Masonic Institutions' . Whatever deficiency they might detect in their Chairman , they might believe him when he said he cordially sympathised with the objects of the Institutions ,
and was glad in every way to co-operate with the brethren in promoting their best interests . He then proposed tho Right Hon the Earl of Carnarvon M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom R . W . Deputy Grand Master , ex-officio Vice-Presidents of the Institution , and tho Provincial Grand Masters and Present and Past Grand Officers . He desired to associate with that
comprehensive toast the names of Colonel Lyne , Prov . Grand Master of Monmonth , who hailed from Oxford , and of Viscount Valentia P . G . W . He felt sure that after having listened to tho most exquisite and beautiful speech of the Earl of Carnarvon at the Albert Hall he need say very little to commend the toast to their acceptance . That
speech was worthy the deepest study , as a model of excellence , of the English language , and he ( the speaker ) need do no more than hope that they would show in the most unmistakable manner their appreciation of the beauty of that address , considering the oiroumstances of physical difficulty under which it was delivered . He
might say the same of tho Earl of Lathom , in seconding the resolution ; his remarks were most appropriate and touching , and went home , he was sure , to the hearts of every one who heard them . With regard to the Vice-Presidents and Provincial Grand Officers , ho believed every one had the utmost confidence in them ,
and were delighted with the manner in which they performed their responsible and arduous duties . This brilliant assembly was honoured with the presence of two distinguished Officers , whose names he had mentioned , and he asked the compauy to give the toast a most cordial reception . Bro . Orlando Harley here sang " When other
lips , in such a manner as to evoke an undeniable encore , and he was compelled by the incessant applause to return and repeat the last verse . Colonel Lyne said as a Provincial Grand Master it afforded him groat pleasure to respond to this toast . Their Chairman just now remarked that the honour conferred upon him" was a dream : "
he on his part could wish that " other lips " had to rospond for this toast instead of his own . They wore all very much gratified with the addresses given yesterday by the Earl of Carnarvon and the Earl of Lathom . He was sure they listened with unfeigned pleasure to those observations , which touched their hearts in every sense that they as
Masons could desire . They all recognised the onerous responsibilities of those two Grand Officers , and he thought the Grand Secretary ought to have responded in his place , as he alone knew the difficult duties they had to perform . Provincial Grand Masters had also their responsibilities , because he was sorry to say the prizes they
had at their command were few , while those who wore deserving of them were numerous . However , they were always kind enough to receive the toast of the Provincial Grand Masters with cordiality and good feeling , knowing they did their best to discharge the duties that devolved upon them . Nothing could have afforded them greater
gratification than what they heard yesterday , and that every one of the Provinces would share in the promotion to rank amongst the Grand Officers was a high compliment to them . Let him say that none amongst them were more deservedly promoted than the Secretaries of the three Masonic Institutions . Viscount Valentia
P . G . W . felt that he was hardly the proper person to respond for this important toast , as his services in the Grand Lodge of England only commenced yesterday . But he assured them his knowledge of Freemasonry was such that be knew the Grand Officers were not
only assiduous m the duties they had to perform , but they took the greatest interest in the Craft ; he knew also the interest which every true Mason took . If that interest coald possibly be increased it would be so by having the honour of a Grand Officer ' s collar conferred upon him . It was a great pleasnre to them all to
see the Grand Officers yesterday , and to hear the eloquent words that fell from their lips ; he hoped they would show their appreciation of those words by the thanks which they returned for the toast which had been so kindly given by the Chairman . In proposing tho toast of the eveuing , Prosperity to the Royal
Masonic Institution for Boys , the Chairman asked them kindly to give him a few minutes while he tried to do justice to it . He thought if ever a chairman had the right to claim a little consideration , and he hoped indulgence , that Chairman was himself on that occasion . Up to within a fortnight ago , or thereabouts , the Executive of the Royal
Masouic Institution for Boys had been disappointed—after many applications to distinguished personages—in securing the services of an eminent member of the Craft to occupy the position which he had been so suddenly and unexpectedly called upon to endeavour to fulfil that evening . On the eve of a temporary sojourn on the
Continent his sympathies were enlisted in this Institution , in correspondence with certain influential members of his Province of West Yorkshire , Vice-Patrons and Governors of the Boys' Institution , and he cordially consented to do what he could for it . He offered his co-operation in this position of difficulty—never anticipated by the
Executive . That the result of such offer would be that he should appear before them in the prominent and responsible position he had the honour to occupy that evening he little anticipated . He knew what his generous Province had already done in support of each of the other noble Institutions during the past year . He remembered
they had pledged themselves to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution to raise a Jubilee Offering of £ 2 , 100 in addition to their usual annual support , —over £ 800 at the Festival in February last , and £ 400 at the recent Girls' School Festival . Lastly , their West Yorkshire Jubilee celebrations in the 42 towns of his Province .
All these things had exacted additional heavy contributions from the brethren , and perhaps he might be pardoned for alluding io the large number of Craftsmen from that Province who , at considerable
personal inconvenience , had come to Loudou to show their loyalty to Her Most Gracious Majesty aud their Royal Grand Master by attending the magnificent demonstration at the Albert Hall yesterday . Yet , guided by his advisers within the Province iu such