-
Articles/Ads
Article PROVINCIAL. ← Page 5 of 18 →
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Provincial.
favour of the Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , I have now the honour to hold . Brethren , I shall commence by stating that I hold in my hand a document , the discovery of which first gave me the idea of becoming a Mason . It is my father ' s appointment as Provincial Grand Master for Leicestershire , in the year 177-1 ., by Lord Petre , the then Grand Master . I also found this square and royal arch jewel ( Sir Frederick here produced them ) emblems ivhich excited in me a curiosity to know
, the meaning assigned to them ; and I entertained at once a pre-conceived opinion of the usefulness of our Order . A relation of mine happening to be a member of the Prince of AVales ' s Lodge , in London , I requested him to propose me as a candidate for initiation , and 1 ivas accordingly initiated in that Lodge , in the year 1813 , by Brother AValler Rodwell Wright , a barrister , one of the greatest ornaments of our Order , and possibly the ablest and most accomplished Mason of his day . No wonder
then , Avheu I ivas ushered into the Order under such distinguished auspices , that I should have become warmly attached to it , and endeavoured to perfect myself in the various ramifications of its hidden treasures . I soon joined other Lodges in the metropolis , and served those minor offices , the duties of Avhich every Mason should discharge , in order to qualify himself progressively , step by step , for future advancement . ( Applause . ) Among these offices I was Junior and Senior AVarden of
that admirable Lodge , the Lodge of Antiquity , presided over by H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , Grand Master , AA-IAO tAvice offered me the Mastership , but I ivas obliged to decline taking the chair by my absence abroad . — His Royal Highness , with his usual discrimination , observing that I ivas
a tolerably industrious workman in the Masonic vineyard , and that I appeared to take an interest in its prosperity , ivas pleased to appoint me S . G . Deacon , and afterwards , in the year 1821 , S . G . AVarden . I Avas acting Master of the Prince of AVales ' s Lodge for some time , and ivas Deputy Master of the Lodge at the installation of H . R . H . the Duke of York , in the year 1823 , the arrangement of the whole of Avhich ceremony devolved upon myself * . This was truly a proud day for the Lodge , and I may add for the whole Fraternity . After the secession of Brother
Wright from the Lodge , who had accepted an office under government , that of Assessor of a Code of Laws at Malta , the Lodge declined in numbers , when I proposed that it should memorialize the Duke of York to accept the chair vacant by the accession to the throne of the Prince Regent , afterwards George " IV . His Royal Highness acceded to our Avishes , and it is truly gratifying to me to know that it is now one of the most respectable and thriving Lodges in the metropolis . I ivas in due
course a Grand Steward , and served the office at our annual grand festival . I ivas SteAvard at the anniversary of the Girls' School in 1820 , and of the Boys' School in 1822 , and became a Life Governor of each . Here perhaps , I may be allowed to say ( in order to encourage others " to go and do likewise" ) , that I induced my better half to be in some measure useful to our Order ( although she , in common with many of the fair sex , had no very great affection for our darlc and mysterious secrets ) , by
becoming a Life Governor , as well as myself of the Girl ' s School . —¦ Though mentioned last , it is not least in my estimation , that I joined St . John ' s Lodge in this town , in the year 1817 , to ivhich I have continued a subscribing member ever since ; and I believe , at the present moment , I
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Provincial.
favour of the Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , I have now the honour to hold . Brethren , I shall commence by stating that I hold in my hand a document , the discovery of which first gave me the idea of becoming a Mason . It is my father ' s appointment as Provincial Grand Master for Leicestershire , in the year 177-1 ., by Lord Petre , the then Grand Master . I also found this square and royal arch jewel ( Sir Frederick here produced them ) emblems ivhich excited in me a curiosity to know
, the meaning assigned to them ; and I entertained at once a pre-conceived opinion of the usefulness of our Order . A relation of mine happening to be a member of the Prince of AVales ' s Lodge , in London , I requested him to propose me as a candidate for initiation , and 1 ivas accordingly initiated in that Lodge , in the year 1813 , by Brother AValler Rodwell Wright , a barrister , one of the greatest ornaments of our Order , and possibly the ablest and most accomplished Mason of his day . No wonder
then , Avheu I ivas ushered into the Order under such distinguished auspices , that I should have become warmly attached to it , and endeavoured to perfect myself in the various ramifications of its hidden treasures . I soon joined other Lodges in the metropolis , and served those minor offices , the duties of Avhich every Mason should discharge , in order to qualify himself progressively , step by step , for future advancement . ( Applause . ) Among these offices I was Junior and Senior AVarden of
that admirable Lodge , the Lodge of Antiquity , presided over by H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , Grand Master , AA-IAO tAvice offered me the Mastership , but I ivas obliged to decline taking the chair by my absence abroad . — His Royal Highness , with his usual discrimination , observing that I ivas
a tolerably industrious workman in the Masonic vineyard , and that I appeared to take an interest in its prosperity , ivas pleased to appoint me S . G . Deacon , and afterwards , in the year 1821 , S . G . AVarden . I Avas acting Master of the Prince of AVales ' s Lodge for some time , and ivas Deputy Master of the Lodge at the installation of H . R . H . the Duke of York , in the year 1823 , the arrangement of the whole of Avhich ceremony devolved upon myself * . This was truly a proud day for the Lodge , and I may add for the whole Fraternity . After the secession of Brother
Wright from the Lodge , who had accepted an office under government , that of Assessor of a Code of Laws at Malta , the Lodge declined in numbers , when I proposed that it should memorialize the Duke of York to accept the chair vacant by the accession to the throne of the Prince Regent , afterwards George " IV . His Royal Highness acceded to our Avishes , and it is truly gratifying to me to know that it is now one of the most respectable and thriving Lodges in the metropolis . I ivas in due
course a Grand Steward , and served the office at our annual grand festival . I ivas SteAvard at the anniversary of the Girls' School in 1820 , and of the Boys' School in 1822 , and became a Life Governor of each . Here perhaps , I may be allowed to say ( in order to encourage others " to go and do likewise" ) , that I induced my better half to be in some measure useful to our Order ( although she , in common with many of the fair sex , had no very great affection for our darlc and mysterious secrets ) , by
becoming a Life Governor , as well as myself of the Girl ' s School . —¦ Though mentioned last , it is not least in my estimation , that I joined St . John ' s Lodge in this town , in the year 1817 , to ivhich I have continued a subscribing member ever since ; and I believe , at the present moment , I