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vhose voice spoke sincerity . The W . M . could throw open his doors and say— " Here I am an honourable man ; I fear no exposure and fear no reproach . " They knew that in his ' artistic career the VV . M . had surmounted every difficulty , and was a portrait oainter of high degree , whose works were received with admiration and whose name was held in respect . There was an old saying in the dramatic profession that a man may be good to his mother and still be a very bad actor . That held good in Masonry . The W . M . was as proud as he was of being a child of this lodge , born within its portals and his heart and soul had been in it . He might say to those who had „ n (* heen regular attendants that the W . M . had been a great help and stood in the

unique position of one who , before he accepted office , had filled every office , ever ready in an emergency and was an example of that law of nature the survival of the fittest . They had a harmonium in the lodge . It was a curious instrument , and for four years their W . M . generously presided over it instead of accepting office . He said " No , you want an Organist and I will try and play * " " was a wheezy and disagreeable old instrument , but Bro . Burke subdued it and survives . To be W . M . of this lodge was a very great honour and their W . M . < M it that night . The club and the lodge were known all over the world and wherever the

members went they were known as " Savages . " Before that great discoverer , Nansen , went on his voyage , he left on the wall of the club his name , writ large , and he was very near leaving their names at the North Pole , which , he believed , was the only place where it was not known . Hc ( Bro . Carson ) had tried to prove to them that the W . M . was a good man and a good Mason . The combination was one to make a good Master , and therefore , he had no hesitation in asking them to drink to the long life and prosperity of the VV . M ., Bro . Harold Burke .

Bro . Harold Burke , W . M ., P . G . Stwd ., said there was no use denying the fact that to a W . M ., situated as he was , there could be no greater curse than to have a Past Master like Bro . Carson makingsuch a speech . He had to thank Bro . Carson for all the kind wrrds used , and all the great things said of him , and being a native of the Emerald Isle , and therefore gifted with a superabundance of modesty , he was bound to admit they were every one true . Short as the speech was , Bro . Carson had taken the words out of his mouth , for he was going to say all that brother had said , excep t * " what he had borrowed from the I . P . M . Unfortunately , he ( the W . M . ) was not present last year ,

and therefore did not hear the speech referred to . The P . M . had told them he was a child of that lodge , and he believed Bro . Northcott claimed to be the first initiate who had occupied the chair . The most he could fairly claim to be was the first VV . M . who had attained a rank in Grand Lodge , although humble—a non-commissioned Grand Officer . Although there were a great many members who would surpass him in the excellence of their working , there could be none who would surpass him in Masonic zeal . It was that Masonic zeal that brought him unhurt through those four years at that instrument of which they had heard . They had a right to look for the best work he

was capable of , and that he might promise them , but he had an equal right to look for their co-operation and support , which granted , they might fairly anticipate a mutually prosperous year . Before he resumed his seat he had one of the pleasantest duties of a VV . M . to perform . From the manner in which the I . P . M . conducted the business of the two first Degrees during the year , they would all regret that Bro . Harry Nicholls was not able to complete the work which he so admirably commenced . Bro . Carson had already told them what he was about to tell them ot the I . P . M . He could not add

anything , except that it was not through working the ceremonies that the I . P . M . had lost his voice . He had great pleasure in pinning on the I . P . M . ' s expansive bosom Ihe jewel unanimously voted by the brethren in open lodge assembled , which they trusted he would wear as a token of their esteem and as a souvenir of a year of office in the Savage Club Lodge . The LP . M . if he had no voice at his disposal could respond by a nod . He called upon them to drink " long life and prosperity to the I . P . M . "

Bro . Harry Nicholls , I . P . M ., said that as years went on he was becoming more convinced of the old aphorism that their misfortunes were blessings in disguise , inasmuch as he was able to say now , with more sincerity than before , that he was utterly unable to give expression to what he felt . He thought they all knew that inadequate as the expression might be , it was none the less heartfelt . They kne v that with regard to the work he had had it was very slight—another blessing . Another source of congratulation was that as they remembered the initiation and passing , it was just as well that his voice was in its present state , for what would have happened that day he did not know . When

he looked at the jewel he was reminded of the little boy whom they all remembered , who got through the alphabet , and said : '' Was it worth going through so much to learn so little . " Had he done so little to earn so much ? He could only say he accepted the jewel in the spirit in which it was offered him , and should wear it , he hoped , for many years to come , and although he had passed through the chair , his work in connection vith that lodge was not over . Bro . VV . J . Ebbetts , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., proposed " The Visitors " in cordial terms , coupling with it the names of Bro . F . J . Jackson , P . M . S 59 , P . P . G . Chap . Cambs ., a distinguished Mason and theologian , and Bro . S . James , 1928 . Bros . F . J . Jackson and S . James duly responded for the hospitality extended to

the visitors . The Worshipful Master , in giving "The Past Masters , " said it was to them the lodge owed its present prosperity and numerical strength . He knew he could rely upon the I . P . M . to support him should occasion require it . Bro . Sir Somers Vine , the late Treasurer , found it impossible to be present at their meetings , but they had found in Hro . Raymond Tucker an excellent successor . Bro . Fisher had already done duty as Secretary before thoroughly well and his duties were arduous and heavy . Bro . Fisher , Sec , replied , after which the W . M . gave "The Ollicers , " to which Hros . Barnett , S . VV ., and Townley , J . VV ., made suitable response .

The entertainment during the evening was such as mv lodges could obtain , the following brethren contributing their services—Bros . Eugene Barnett , VV . L . Barrett , F . H . Cheesewright , Franklin Clive , W . H . Denny , Chas . Frood , Reginald Groome , Walter Hedgcock , I . Dalgetty Henderson , W . Nicholl , E . J . Odell , II . Stanley Patterson , H . Pyatt , Templer Saxe , Geoffrey Thorn , Wharton Wells , and the Lyric Vocal Quartette ( Bros . Thomas Powell , Charles Strong , Etherington Smith , and Horace Keynotes ) .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Zetland Chapter , No . 236 . A meeting of the above chapter was held on Wednesday evening , the 2 GU 1 ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , York , for the election of officers for the ensuing V ^ ar . In the absence abroad of Comp . C . E . L . VVright , M . A ., M . E . Z ., Comp . A . I ' uckle , B . A ., VA / ., presided over a numerous assembly of companions . An exaltation trok place , which was followed by the election of Principals and officers for the ensuing

year as follows : Comps . H . L . Swift , 'M . E . Z . ; C . Tweedy , H . ; E . W . Purnell , J . ; <' . Potter-Kirby , P . Z ., Treas . ; F . W . Laughton , S . E . ; J . B . Sampson , S . N . ; A , Procter , P . S . ; F . W . Cull , ist A . S . ; A . E . Bartrum , 2 nd A . S . ; A . G . Rayner , D . "' C . ; J . H . Wray and T . C Thompson , Stwds . ; and J . Hall , Janitor . Amongst other business , Comps . S . Border , P . Z . j A . H . Furnish , and O . G . Taylor were appointed Auditors . The companions subsequently dined together .

Fidelity Chapter , No . 441 . The half-yearly convocation of this chapter was held at thc Lion Hotel , Can / bridge , "n Wednasday , the 26 th ult ., and was well attended . The visitors included Comps . E . M . Money and W . P . Spalding , the Prov . G . H . and J . The first and Second Principals were duly installed by Comp . T . Watts , P . Z ., and the other officers were subsequently invested . Ihe following are the officers for the year : Comps . P . II . > oung , P . A . G . S ., M . E . Z . j S . H . Sharman , P . G . D . C , H . j T . Watts , P . Z ., P . P . A . -AA * H . E . Greef , P . G . S . N .. I . P . Z . : 1 . Sheldrick . P . Z ., P . P . G . R .. S . E . ; F ,

w . Potts , P . P . G . D . C , S . N . ; J . Vail , P . P . A . G . S ., Treas . ; J . Royston , P . Z ., P . P . AG . S ., P . S . ; F . K . Leach , ist A . S . ; G . R . Barnes , 2 nd A . S . ; F . Dewberry , P . Z ., 1 ••'•^•S . N ., D . C ; H . E . Greef , I . P . Z ., G . F . Knowles , and E . E . Ing . Stwds . ; . _ , '' O . 'C . Hurry , Janitor . There were four candidates for exaltation . The th i ?^ 6 ' 3 ' ^ ' ably performed by Comp . J . Royston , P . Z ., in conjunction with VI l ?*/ ' ^ '' C ° P * V / cung . After the customary lectures from the Principals , the •rV ^ ave ine s'l ? ns , and the pedestal was described by Comp . B . Chennell , P . Z . SS . ne companions spent a very happy evening .

Royal Arch.

Zetland Chapter , No . 603 . The second annual installation meeting of this chapter since its resuscitation was held on Monday , the 17 th ultimo , at the Masonic Hall , Tofts . Amongst those who attended were Comps . S . H . Stocks , P . Z . 25 S , P . P . G . D . C , M . E . Z . ; Wm . Sharp , H . ; J . T . Last , J . ; S . Law , S . E . ; S . Mortimer , S . N . j H . E . Hodgson , Treas . ; A . Woodhead , as P . Z . ; Dr . J . L . Parke , A . S . ; Dr . C F . Forshaw , R . J . Bateman , J .

E . Helmsley , Wm . Parker , and W . Durrance . Visitors : Comps . H . S . Holdsworth , P . E . 44 S , P . P . G . D . C ; J . C . Bell , P . Z . 12 S 3 , Prov . G . Reg . ; Joseph Wilson . P . Z . 302 . P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Hodgson , P . Z . 44 S ; W . G . Stanslield , P . Z . 600 : VV . Dyson , P . Z . 290 , M . E . Z . 16 45 ; H . Shaw , S . E 290 ; H . VVhitwham , 290 ; Wm . Fielding , 44 S ; R . Sheard , M . E . Z . 1019 ; j . H . Lee , J . 1019 ; T . Robertshaw , P . Z . 44 S ; J , Dawson , M . E . Z . 521 ; J . W . Firth , Org . Goo ; and S . A . Bailey , P . Z . 302 .

The chapter having been duly opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed . Bro . Henry Ellison , jun ., 750 , was elected a candidate for exaltation at a future meeting . The three Principals were then installed as follows : Comp . W . Sharp , M . E . Z ., by Comp . Holdsworth ; Comp . Last , H ., by Comp . W . Dyson ; and Comp . S . Law , J ., by Comp . Last , II . The officers for the ensuing year were invested as follows : Comps . S . Mortimer , Treas . ; J . W . Clough , S . E . ( by proxy ); Dr . J . L . Parke , S . N . ; A . Woodhead , P . S . ; J . E . Helmsley and R . J . Bateman , Asst . Sojs . ; and Dr . C . F . Forshaw , Janitor . On the motion of Comp . S . H . Stocks , P . Z ., the

regular meetings of the chapter were changed from the third Friday to the third Monday in the month . On the motion of Comp . Last , H ., in recognition of valuable services rendered to the chapter since its resuscitation , the following were unanimously elected honorary members of the chapter : Comps . H . S . Holdsworth , P . Z . 448 , P . P . G . D . C . ; T . J . Pickles , P . Z . 25 S . P . P . G . S . ; Walker Dyson , P . Z . 290 , M . E . Z . 16 45 ; J . W . Monckman , P . Z . Goo , P . P . G . S . ; VVm . Allatt , P . Z . 25 S , Prov . G . D . C . ; R . Hodgson , P . Z . 44 S ; Joseph Wilson , P . Z . 302 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; and Dr . S . Jacob , P . Z . S 37 , P . P . G . O . The concluding address was given by Comp . VVilson , P . Z . 302 , and the chapter was closed .

The companions afterwards sat down and did ample justice to a well-served banquet The menu card was very tastefully got up , and was much admired as a literary pro * duction , the various items being liberally interspersed with apt quotations selected from the works of the late Charles Dickens , by Comp . Dr . S . J acob . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

The toast of The Provincial Grand Chapter was responded to by Comp . J . C Bell , Prov . G . Reg ., who expressed the pleasure it had given him to visit the chapter , and he would be happy as a present Provincial Officer to report what a very successful meeting they had experienced , and that the chapter appeared to be in a healthy condition .

" The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed in very complimentary terms by Comp . Stocks , I . P . Z ., and he assured the companions and visitors that the welfare of the chapter was assured in Comp . Sharp's hands . Comp . VVm . Sharp , M . E . Z ., in responding , thanked the companions for the kind manner the toast had been received . He said he was proud of the honour the companions had done him in electing him to preside over the chapter . He referred to the difficulties

that had been experienced in the past in keeping the chapter going , but he rejoiced that there now appeared to be a promising future for the chapter , and his best endeavours would be employed during the ensuing year for its continued success . The toast cf " The Honorary Members " was submitted by Comp . S . Mortimer , Treas ., who referred to the indebtedness of the chapter to the valurole services so ungrudgingly given at various times by the companions they had sought to honour that evening .

Comp . Holdsworth , P . P . G . D . C , acknowledged the toast , and stated that the humble services he had rendered to the chapter had been a labour of love ; they were , indeed , very inadequate to the recognition they had received from the chapter that evening . He esteemed thc honour they had done him in electing him an honorary member of the chapter more than any previous honour conferred upon him in Masonry , and stated that his services would at any time be at the disposal of the chapter ,

Comps . W . Dyson , M . E . Z . 1645 , and J . Wilson , P . P . G . Std . Br ., also responded to the toast in similar terms , and esteemed it a privilege to be elected honorary members . Comp . Stocks , in replying to the toast of "The retiring Z ., " which had been warmly received by the companions , stated how gratified he felt at seeing so many visitors present and that they had had such a successful meeting ; he had just retired from the chair into which he had been installed in 1 SS 7 j he referred to the difficulties that the chapter had experienced shortly after its consecration and which caused it to go

into abeyance for nine years , during that period he had received several notifications from the Grand Scribe E . and Prov . Grand Scribe E ., regarding the warrant or charter , but fortunately it had not been returned , he and the two or three members that were left had lost all interest in the chapter and at his advanced age ( over 70 ) it could not be supposed that he would move in the matter and but for Comp . Last coming to reside in the town the chapter would undoubtedly have been heard no more ol . He

( Comp . Stocks ) was delighted that he had had such a successful year of office and he would continue to do whatever he could for the continued success of the chapter . "The Visitors , " wa responded to by Comps . Dawson , M . E . Z . 521 ; R . Sheard , M . E . Z . 1019 J W . G . Stanslield , P . Z . Goo ; and John Niven , S . N . 302 . " The Officers , " and the Janitor ' s toast concluded a very pleasant meeting . Comps . Firth , Fielding , Last and Mortimer , contributed songs and recitations to the harmony of the evening .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . G . S . WOODWARK , P . M . 107 , P . P . S . G . W . NORFOLK . It is with great regret that we have to announce the death , very suddenly , o f heart disease , on Friday , the 21 st ult ., of Bro . G . S . Woodwark , of King ' s Lynn , in the county of Norfolk . He was initiated in Philanthropic Lodge , No . 107 , King's Lynn , on the 3 rd December , i 860 , was twice W . M . of the lodge , viz ; ., 1871 and 1875 , and was made Prov . G . D . of Norfolk in 1871 and Prov . S . G . W . in 188 7 .

lie was a most enthusiastic Mason , and was for years the Charity Steward of the lodge , and , in recognition of bis services as such , and of the esteem he was held in by the brethren , he was , on the 2 nd February , 1896 , presented by Bro . Hamon le Strange , the D . P . G . M . of Norfolk , on their behalf , with a P . P . S . G . W . ' s jewel In Royal Arch Masonry Bro . Woodwark was a P . Z . and P . P . G . J . In the Mark he was a founder and P . M . of the Nene Lodge , No . 427 , and P . P . S . G . W . He was a

P . M . W . S . of the Rose Croix , and a member of the 31 ° . He was also Preceptor of the Cabbell Preceptory of the United Orders of the Temple and Malta . He served as Steward of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls twice , viz ., in i 88 i , and at its Centenary in 1888 , as Steward of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution twice , and as Steward of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys twice viz ., in 1880 and 1881 , and intended to again serve as Steward at its Centenary

this year . Bro . Woodwark had also for many years taken a great and active interest in the affairs of the borough of King ' s Lynn , having served the office of Mayor , and being at the time of his death an Alderman and J . P . thereof . He had also been Chairman of the Board of Guardians for a period of 15 years , and was one if not the main promoters of the King ' s Lynn Conservancy Board . The

funeral of Bro . Woodwark took place on Monday , the 24 th ult ., and the esteem and respect in which he was held were evidenced by the attendance of large numbers of the inhabitants , the Mayor and members of the Corporation , and other public bodies , of the W . M ., officers-, and members of the Philanthropic Lodge and other lodges , and of Bro . Sir W . H . B . Ffolkes , Bart ., P . M ., P . P . S , G . W ., as the representative of the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ,