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PROVINCIAL PRIORI OF WEST YORKSHIRE A meeting of the above Provincial Priory was held at the Masonic Hall , Dewsbury , on Saturday , December I 2 th , under the banner of the Fearnley Preceptory , No . 39 , the knights being arranged under their respective banners . The E . Sub-Prior , Sir Knight J . Dunning Ray acted as the V . E . Prior , and Sir Knight C . L .

Mason , Past Sub-Prior , as E . Sub-Prior . The Great Officers , Ofiicers , and Past Great Officers entered the Hall under the arch of steel , and opened the priory . The muster roll of the preceptories of the province was called by the Registrar , when all the preceptories were represented , 50 knights being present . The Acting V . E . Prior and Acting E . Sub-Prior having been

saluted , The ACTING V . E . PKIOR responded , and delivered the following address-. Worthy and Valiant Knights , — -The spirit of progress which characterises this centre of commercial enterprise has , at the invitation of the valued members of the Fearnley Preceptory , again brought the Priory of VVest Yorkshire to Dewsbury ,

not only with a view to meeting in friendly intercourse , but of extending and consolidating the power for good of Templary by watching over the interests of its members and promoting measures for the benefit of us all . May we be successful in strengthening its numbers and influence , and in drawing more closely the knights widely scattered

over West Yorkshire , and who have so few opportunities of consulting together . First let me mention the cause of my presiding over your counsels this day , viz ., the serious illness of our beloved Prior , who has never ceased to take the most fatherly interest in the welfare of us his children , and , who even in his hour of sickness is with us in spirit , and who sends his

loving greetings to you all , and hopes that his absence will not interfere with the course of duty ; and he desires me on his behalf to wish you health , peace , and plenty , at the approaching Christmas season . We all know that his absence is severely felt , and I shall at the close of my address ask you to pass a vote of condolence with him . You may remember that on the

7 th of May , 1887 , I gave a short history of "The Fearnley Preceptory , " and I trust that any repetition of matters there stated may not now weary you . The " Fearnley " warrant was granted on the 21 st October , 1859 , and its first meeting was on the 22 nd Feb ., 1 S 60 . When the encampment was consecrated on I believe this very site , several of the worthy knights who then

assisted are I am pleased to say in the long causeway of earth still valiantly fig hting the cause of Templary . On the same day a Grand Conclave was opened , und George Fearnley , esquire and knight , the then Eminent Commander of the Fearnley , was dul y installed as the Grand Commadder of West Yorkshire , and he appointed his officers to assist him in the work

of the province . With various periods of success and lethargy theencampmenthasgone onto the presanttime , and now it is one ol the best woiking encampments tr preceptories owning the sway of our Very Eminent Prior , Thomas William Tew , to whose energy and munificence the province owes its present high state of efficiency . May the Fearnley go on increasing in

numbers and popularity is my earnest wish . 1 may add that our esteemed knight , 1 * . W . Retiss , has written a more extended history of this preceptory , which he will kindly p lace at the disposal of any knight who may desire to interest himself more in detail . This priory has previously been hospitably entertained at Dewsbury in 1 SG 0 and 18 S 7 . Happily

there are no dissensions or burning questions agitating our Order which demands our special attention , which g ives us more time to look around us and to enlarge the sphere of Templary , and bring us nearer the Grand Encampment where we must nil before very long rest our arms and guard our altar . The present year is the centenary of the e ! e .: tion in England uf the first Grand

Master , and also of the organisation of the Grand Conclave , now the Great Priory . Thomas Dunckerley , Knight , was selected Grand Alaster to revive the Order in England in February , 1791 , and a Grand Conclave was held for the first time in that year , it is purposed to annex to the printed report of the December meeting of Great Priory a list of the Grand Masters and Great

Priors for the century , with dates of election or appointments , installations , and deaths or resignations respectively , and no doubt it will be in the power of every knight to obtain a copy if he so desires . Our priory has to record and mourn the deaths of seven staunch and good knig hts since our last annual meeting—Robert Craig , 114 ; Squire Denton , 4 , P . C . 66 , P . P . Herald ; R . W .

Moore , 114 , P . P . Capt . of Guards ; Thomas Hill , 13 , Prov . Sub-Prior 1872 to 1881 ( installed a knight in the year 1858 ) ; Isaac Booth , 3 . 21 . Prov . Chancellor 18 72 to 1881 ( installed a knight in the year 1848 ) ; and John C . Taylor , 8 , 13 , Prov . Prelate 1882 ( installed a kni ght in the year 1835 ) . All true and faithful even to death . May their sorrowing relatives and friends have strength

given to bear the grief of separation . The Order in West Yorkshire progresses , would that I could say more rapidly , but we are thankful for small mercies , and that we do progress rather than have the mortification of receding is consolation . In January , 1887 , we had 161 members ; in 1888 , 166 members ; in i 8 Sri , 172

members ; in 1890 , 170 members ; and in January , 1891 , i 84 members . In iSpoiSnewmemberswere installed , we lostfour by death , leavingus better by 14 . Webaveatthe present time a memorial which will most probably result in the revival of a very old preceptory and the addition of a new one to our banners , and I trust that

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may be if and when completed a fresh incentive to increase our popularity throughout Arch Masonry . I must apologise to every preceptory in the province for my unavoidable absence during' the past year from their meetings , and this inability weighs heavily upon me , and forms a strong point of unfitness for the position I occupy , and which with my hearty goodwill

and co-operation I trust will ere long be placed in more efficient hands . I feel the honour that has been done me , and I also feel the responsibilities , and I look forward to rest and recreation , remembering the many pleasant hours I have passed within your tents , and the cheery words ever ready . I pray to God that his richest blessings may rest upon you and on your preceptories

and those united to you by the bonds of love and affection and of friendship and regard . I have to inform you that I am fully empowered by the Very Eminent Prior to act in his name and to make the appointments of officers for the ensuing year , and to do all things requisite for the due performance of our ceremonies , and 1 trust that where the offices are so few and the

expectants numerous I shall have your hearty co-operation and acceptance of what has to be done that I may make a good report to our Prior , and thus add further happy memories for his satisfaction and solace . Sir Knight VV . F . Smithson has a notice of proposal to vote a sum of . £ 10 ios . from our funds in aid of the purchase of a , presentation for males , to be called the

" Thomas WiUiam Tew Presentation . " When the proposal is made at a later period , I ask for your careful consideration and your unanimous decision ; 1 will merely remark that our funds can afford the vote , and that the object is meritorious . Before proceeding to the business of this annual priory , I have mournfull y to ask you to join me in the following resolution : —

" T hat the sincere sympathy of this priory be extended to the Very Eminent Prior , Thomas VVilliam Tew , in his unavoidable absence . We express our regret that we cannot enjoy his genial presence , and assure him of our high appreciation of his courteous , noble , and knightly character . It will be our constant prayer to the Great Prior of the Universe that in His good time

health may be restored to our beloved brother , and that he may before long return to his honoured place among us . " This resolution was seconded b y Sir Kni ght HENRY SMITH , and unanimously carried . The ACTING E . SUII-PRIOR responded for the salutation .

1 he roll of Great Officers and Officers was called tee by Registrar . Letters of apology were received from 45 knights . The minutes of the meeting held at Leeds , on Saturday , November 29 th , 1890 , were presented for confirmation , which was proposed , seconded . andcarried . The balance-sheet was presented by Sir Knight J . W . Buling , and shows a balance of £ 2 $ 15 s . 51 ) . on

the general ; icconnt ; £ 4 4 s 51 I . alms ; total , , £ 29 19 s . iod . —which was passed . Sir Knight C . Dimsdale , wis elected Treasurer . The Acting Very Eminent Prior appointed and invested the following kni ghts : Sir Knight Rev . T . C . Smyth ,

D . D ., LL . D . ... Prov . Prelate . ,, J . VV . Monckman Prov . Chancellor . ,, Harold Thomas ... Prov . Constable . Fred Cleeves ... Prov . Marshal .

,, Austin Roberts ... Prov . Registrar . C . J . Shott ... Prov . Vice-Chan . ,, 'Thomas Norfolk Prov . Sub-Marshal . ,, Rev . J . H . Evans Prov . Almoner and Chaplain . F . VV . Reuss ... Prov . VV . of R . I'd W . 'Turner ... Prov . Herald .

,, J . L . Brayshaw ... Prov . 1 st Std . Br . ,, Walter Hanson ... Prov . 2 nd Std . Br . H . G . E . Green ... Prov . Prior ' s B . B . ,, Samuel Kelly ... Prov . ist A . de C . „ B . S . Bailey ... Prov . 2 nd A . de C .

,, Walter limmott ... Prov . Chamberlain . „ J . J . Green ... Prov . 1 st C . of G . „ F . VV . Reuss , jun . Prov . 2 nd C . of G . ,, R . Hodgson ... Prov . Sword Bearer . „ J . Paget Priestley . Prov . Organist . ,, Thomas Bailey ... Prov . Equerry .

Sir Knight W . r . SMITHSON proposed " 1 na : this Priory of West Yorkshire , wishing to celebrate thi Jubilee Fest , viiJ of tbe Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , and to perpetuate the name of its Very Eminent Prior , votes the sum of _ £ io ios . in aid of the purchase of a presentation for males to be called the ' Thomas William Tew Presentation . ' "

I his wis seconded by Sir Kni ght Id BATEMAN FOX , and unanimously carried . Sir Knight J . J . GKKI . N , E . P . 18 , invited the Very Eminent Prior to hold his next priory meeting at Eastwood , under the banner of the Prince Edward Preceptory . It was proposed by Sir Knight C . L . MASON , and

seconded by Sir Knight Hv . SMITH , " That the best thanks of the Priory of VVest Yorkshire be given to the knights of the Fearnley Preceptory , No . 39 , for their cordial reception this day , " and carried . S r Knight GEO . HEATON , E . P . 39 , responded , and acknowledged the vote . The Almoner and Chaplain collected the alms , which

amounted to £ 1 7 .- ' . 3 d . The priory was then closed , and the Acting Very Eminent Prior , the Acting Eminent Sub-Prior , the Great Oilicers , and Officers retired under the arch of steel . The knights , numbering 44 , proceeded to the banqueting room , and partook of refreshments kindly provided by the knights of the Fearnley Preceptory , No . 39

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Itiiiiiv . ii 7 , Haker street . Itriyhton , August 21 tli , IN 1 . V Sin , Duriny the last winter I suffered niucli from » very severe attack of iheini :: itisiii in m . y rijflit arm , from the shoulder totheelhow Hfliny even Die s . nalle . t weight , or even extendi nt : the arm , caused ext * rueiatiiiir pain . Whi-. t thus sutferiii :. ' I was advised to try the elfei-t <_ f y „ iir i ' u . wlri-usi ., mi I I -lid so , not lmwe . ey , with much expectation nf \ .- * uetH : Imt I was most a ^ rceilily surprised at tindimr , aftern few applications , lint I was entirely relieved from every symptom nf rheumatism , from uliicli I have (¦•¦ iitimii . l IV ..- lo tlie jtrwnt time . I am , Sir , VOIDS trr . itefu . ly , . TAMES FPM / EH . . ' » , St . He ' . enV Sijuuve , York , . Tsimwvy 'ind , ( K _ W . 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Vnurs truly , THOMAS KNOW . : » , New Queliee HUM , Vt . r . nuin Kiiuuve , St'vU'mVv lwt , 1-it-t . Mr . W . CI . AIIK .--1 _ I ' AH Km , Having suffered frmu t / nnt iu the font for the last three years , und which notliiiitf would niove , I was udviwd tn use your Pasiatreusis and Ktuhrocation , which I did with if rent results , i ' or , \ it ' U * v only tJiree .-. pj-Jie . itimij ., the j »; nij and mvel . injf had tfune , and jf was ah ' . e to walk witli ease , ami I have lind no return . I niny mention that I have jfiveii part away to a fellow suJfercr in the country , und it has hi-en likewise lielieliria ! to him . Yours truly , It . CllKHTKIIFIISI . fi . Devon Villa , Ho ^ uor , N ' ovemher i ! Ist , Wi ' X DllAlt Sllt ,--1 have mnch pleasure in testifying to the vnlmihle property of your Pasiatreusis ami Kmhrocatioii . 1 have used tln'in for Itheuniiitism , I , uml _ iKo , and Ithcimiat'c ( . out . For ( . ' olds , i ' or llruisi-H , mid Sprains they nave almost uistaulaueuus relief , and iu u few duyx made u complete eiire . I hope never to he without them in the huuse .--1 am , yours faithfully , T . P . XoitTDN , / Jntt .-Coltutit . Prices-Pasiatreusis , 2 / 9 , 50 , and 11 / . Embrocation , 1 li , and 2 / 9 . EACH HOTTJ ___ HKAUS A ( JOVHKNMKNT STAMP . 528,OxfordSt.,London,W.