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Savage Club Lodge, No. 2190.
recipient of brotherly attention in his capacity of Grand Deacon , and , therefore , a representative of Grand Lodge , which would remain with him ' as a lifelong and pleasant reminiscence . When he entered the city of dust , sand , and diamonds , Kimberley , he was saluted by over 300 brethren , who afterwards vied with each other in testify ing to their devoted loyalty to the Grand Master , and their respect and fealty to the Grand Lodge . He was fortunate in having on that
occasion a worthy brother who was invested with no less than six collars and six aprons , and who was , as the brethren might suppose , a man of great influence . He ( Bro . Somers Vine ) asked—'' whence come all these men 1 see before me ? " and the reply was characteristic—it was , some from the Orange Free State ; the Transvaal in the East ; some so far as from Demara in the West ; some from the North ; and others from Cape Colony in the South . Many came a distance of
200 and 300 miles , for no other purpose than to testify their loyalty to the Grand Lodge of England , in his ( Bro . Somers Vine ' s ) humble person . He found that the name of one Grand Officer of Grand Lodge was pre-eminent above all others , that of Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke , and that brother might be happy in the knowledge that in the British Colonies and distant lands his name was known and respected by those whoknew him only in name , but who reverenced him and honoured him . In the District Grand Lodge of Natal , when a communication from Col . Shadwell Clerkewasread . it
Was unanimously received and applauded , and that satisfied him that Col . Shadwell Clerke had influence not only for District and Provincial Grand Lodges , but for Freemasonry in general . In the Savage Club Lodge he had been a never-failing good counsellor and friend , and the brethren could therefore be appealed to who were ranged under its banner , as well as the visitors , to testify in the warmest manner to the worth of one who had made his name not only known in Freemasonry , but honoured and revered throughout the world .
Bro . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , Grand Secretary , in reply , said he was quite unprepared for the eulogistic remarks of Sir Somers Vine , but he was afraid that brother ' s kindliness of heart had prompted him to put his ( Col . Clerke ' s ) good qualities , if he possessed any , before the brethren in afar too flattering manner . But he felt deeply grateful that his small efforts to carry out his duties as Grand Secretary were appreciated in far distant lands where the Grand Lodge of England held
its rule . His greatest and most earnest efforts had always been , and he trusted always would be as long as he was spared , devoted to performing his duties thoroughly . The office of Grand Secretary was no sinecure . With respect to the Savage Club Lodge , it had been a great pleasure to him to be present that evening , because he remembered just four years ago when he had the honour of consecrating it and installing its first W . M ., Sir F . Truscott . Since then he had had
the honour of being present at its other installation meetings , for he had also had the gratification of installing every Master except one . It was a great pleasure to him to witness the success of the lodge , and to see it going on from year to year progressing in a marvellous manner . He could remember when the lodge was founded being asked what he thought of its prosperity , and he pointed out at once that amidst those noble Savages who belonged to the Order there was a
magnificent field for reaping fruit , and there could be no question that if the lodge was properly conducted it would be a very great success . He was happy to know that his prophecy was true , for that day they had the pleasure of seeing that a lodge four years old had achieved for itself a great name among the lodges of London . So long as it continued to be conducted in the admirable manner which had characterised it hitherto , it would continue to progress . He could assure the brethren that it gave him great pleasure to be among them .
Bro . THOMAS CATLING , D . C , in proposing "The Visitors , " said the lodge had done its best , as it had always done , to place before the visitors such an entertainment as was within the reach of a band of Savages , and without that their lodge and other lodges would be cold and dull , if not something more deplorable still . Many points had been touched upon that evening in connection with Masonry . The Grand Secretary , to whom none of them could express too often or too
earnestly the debt they owed him , because very much of the success of the lodge had been owing to his kindly advice and guidance . Bros . Fenn , Philbrick , Matier , and other Grand Officers , had always been ready and willing to help them . Those brethren were visitors , and they were welcomed as the earliest and dearest friends of the lodge . Although the goodly list of visitors had not come 200 or 300 miles , as they did in Africa to welcome Bro . Sir Somers Vine , some had come a long
distance . In the great desert of London they had only to cross it to find that if a man was a brother it was a benefit to both . He could not refer to that toast without looking back to the starting of the lodge , and with regret reflecting on their losses . He hoped the lodge would never again have to re-elect its W . M . When he mentioned the name of Bro . McNeill he was sure it would meet with their sympathy .
Bro . Sir GEORGE HARRIS , S . G . D ., in reply , said that that night he completed his 40 years of Masonry . He entered it in the Victoria Lodge , No . 649 , in the Bahamas , and he could testify to the strong feeling which existed in the colonies towards English Freemasons . They were received with open arms . On entering
the harbour of Nassau , the first building that struck the eye was the Masonic Temple , which was by far the finest building in that colony . During all the years he had been a Mason he had visited many lodges , but he had never visited one with mure pleasure than the Savage Club Lodge . Bro . PHILIP WATERI . OW also responded .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in proposing " The Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge , " feelingly referred to the death of Bro . John Maclean , whose kindl y face and the sweet sound of whose voice , as well as his memory , would ever be green in the hearts of the members of the lodge . His blameless life should be to them as Masons an example . The officers of the lodge had filled their respective stations with such honour and credit to themselves and the lodge that he had no fear of them for the future .
Bros . EBBETTS , S . W ., and FISHER , J . W ., replied , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . A charming musical entertainment was given during the evening .
Albert Victor Lodge, No. 2328, York.
ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 2328 , YORK .
PRESENTATION OF A JEWEL TO H . R . H . THE DUKE OF CLARENCE AND AVONDALE . Tutsday , the 27 th ult ., was a red-letter day with the members of this lodge , w lich was founded a couple of years ago , one of the petitioners being the
Duke of Clarence and Avondale , who for some considerable period has made York his head-quarters whilst serving with his regiment , the 10 th Hussars . The members of the lodge had expressed a wish to present a founder ' s jewel to his Royal Highness , and the Duke graciously consented to attend a meeting of the lodge in order to receive the decoration .
Accordingly on the 27 th ult . the members met in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgrite , where luncheon had been served in the dining room . His Royal Hig hness was received by the Worshipful Master of the lodge , the Immediate Past Master , and the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and conducted to one of the retiring rooms , which had been prepared for his reception , and where the brethren and their visitors had the honour of being presented to him .
The W . M ., Bro . T . B . Whytehead , G . S . B ., presided at the luncheon , being supported by the Duke on his right , the l . P . M , , Bro . the Dean of York , on his lelt , and Bros . T . W . Tew , P . G . M . of West Yorks ; the Hon . W . T . Orde-
Albert Victor Lodge, No. 2328, York.
Powlett , D . P . G . M . ; H . L . Swift , S . W . ; Capt . D . Grant , J . W . ; W . Lawton , P . M Treas . ; C . E . L . Wright , Sec ; Rev . R . Blakeney , Chip . ; J . E . Jones , S . D . ' F . Shann , J D . ; C . G . Padel , P . M ., Org . ; Sir J . Terry , Jas . Melrose , and Rev . E . Buhner . The other visitors were Bros . P . Matthews , Lord Mayor of York ; Rev . W . Valentine , P . M . 236 ; H . E . Cousans , P . M . ; P . Pearson , and C . M Forbes , P . M . 236 .
After luncheon the WORSIUIVUL MASTER gave"The Health of the Queen , " and the Dean of York , then , in a most felicitous speech , gave " The Health of oilv Royal Guest , " alluding to the great services done to Freemasonry by the Prince of Wales , to which the Duke responded .
His Royal Highness then retired to his room , and the W . M . and his officers and brethren proceeded to the lodge room . The minutes having been read , the arrival was announced in the porch of the Provincial Grand Master of Berkshire who was admitted , accompanied by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and the Very Rev . the Dean of York , and saluted .
The brethren having been seated , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER rose and said ; Brethren , —The Albert Victor Lodge is honoured to-day by the presence of a brother of the most distinguished rank , one of its founders , and after whom the lodge itself is named . When the proposal was first made to form this lodge , our Royal guest of to-day was graciously pleased to sign the petition to the Grand Master , and also to give his permission for his own name to be adopted as the
title of the lodge , as well as to be elected an honorary member . He is therefore one of the founders of the lodge , ancl occupies the first and most honoured place on the roll of members . One of the objects in view in the formation of this Albert Victor Lodge was the desire to constitute a perennial Masonic memorial of the prolonged residence in this ancient capital of the north , this mother cit y of Freemasonry as we now have it throughout the world , of the eldest son of om
beloved Grand Master of English Freemasons , the Heir Presumptive to the Throne of England , and one who we anticipate may some day occupy the position in Freemasonry now held by his august father . This meeting , brethren , will be an historic event in the annals of Masonry , for it has been but seldom , until of late years , that members of the reigning Family have honoured York Masons by their presence . Our traditions tell us , and our most orthodox historians incline
to the belief that the legend is based upon truth , that the Royal Athelstan held a general assembly of the Craft here in g 26 . From that period until 1841 , when the late Duke of Sussex presided over a Grand Lodge held in the Mansion House of York , no member of the Ruling House visited York masonically . In 188 3 our present Grand Master held his Grand Lodge here in York , and laid the foundation-stone of the Institute , and two vears ago our Royal brother , who is
with us to-day , graced our first Provincial Educational Festival by his presence in the Freemasons' Hall , in Duncombe-street . To-day he is with us as a member of the Albert Victor Lodge , and we receive him with that loyalty and affection which all true Masons cherish towards the famil y of which he is so prominent and distinguished a member . It affords the members of this lodge great pleasure to see so many of the leading Masons of York with them to do honour to our Royal
brother , and they greet them with all fraternal cordiality . The principal object of this meeting at this early hour is the presentation to the Duke of Clarence and Avondale of a founder ' s jewel of the Albert Victor Lodge . When I tell you that this jewel has been designed by our beloved and honoured brother and » my Immediate Past Master , the Dean of York , you will all anticipate something both beautiful and appropriate , and you will not be disappointed . I may explain that
it consists of the arms of the Duke suspended from a bar bearing the title of the lodge by a network of gold embracing 25 white roses , emblematic of the 25 members now forming the Albert Victor Lodge , who thus desire to express their loyalty and fraternal affection for his Royal Highness . On the back of the jewel is a Latin inscription , the English version of which I will read : " To our illustrious Brother and Founder Albert Victor Christian Edward , Duke of Clarence and Avondale , K . G ., Provincial Grand Master of Berks , & c , & c , & c , the 25 Brethren
of the Lodge , Yorkshiremen grateful and loyal , present this offering . January 27 th , A . D . 1891 . A . L . 5891 . " And now , with the permission of his Royal Hi ghness , ] will proceed to attach this jewel to his breast , expressing the sincere wish and prayer of every brother present that the Great Architect may grant him good health length of days , and great happiness .
The Duke of CLARENCE then rose , amidst the applause of the assembled brethren , and thanked the Master and brethren of the Albert Victor Lodge for the compliment paid to him , expressing his great appreciation of
the cordial reception that had been given him , assuring them that he should always value the beautiful gift , and should ever take a lively interest in Masonry in general , and in the Albert Victor Lodge in particular .
1 he Duke then left the lodge escorted as on his entrance , Bro . Padel playing a spirited march on the organ . The lodge was then called off from labour . Amongst the brethren present in lodge , in
addition to those previously named , were : — Bros . Geo . Lamb , VV . M . 1611 ; VV . Brown , P . M . 1611 ; G . Kirby , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . D . C ; T . S . Broaden , W . M . 236 ; J . Todd , P . M . 236 , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . Simpson , P . M . 1611 , P . P . G . P . ; J . S . Rymer , P . M . 2 , 0 , P . P . G . R . ; M . Millington ,
P . M . 1611 , P . P . G . D . ; F . Hewson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . S . Child , P . P . G . Organist ; A . Buckle , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . D . ; S . Border , P . M . 236 , P . G . R . ; G . Balmford , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . O . ; J . E . Wilkinson , W . M . 1991 ; J . Bullock , P . M . 1901 ; J . Blenkin , P . M . 1611 ; A . T . B . Turner ,
P . M . 1 G 11 ; S . J . Dalton , P . M . 1611 ; G . Chapman , P . M . 1611 ; Rev . W . Valentine , P . M . 236 ; W . Storey , S . W . 1611 ; J . H . Shonksmith , J . W . i ( 5 u ; J . L . Spetch , J . D . 16113 W . Sharp , I . G . 1611 ; J . Smith , i 6 n ; A . Archer , W . T . Beckwith , 1611 ; Geo . Tindale , 1611 ; andJ . 'T . Chambers , iCu 1 .
Apologies lor unavoidable absence were received from the following members : Bros . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; W . f . Hughan , P . G . D . ; M . C . Peck , P . G . Sec ; ' Rev . H . Lowther Clarke , Lieut .-Col . A . H . Russell , J . P . Carr ,
and others . At eight p . m . the lodge was resumed , and the ceremonies of passing and raising were performed on two proficients by the W . M . A candidate was proposed , and the lodge was closed .
The jewel , which was designed b y V . W . Bro . the Dean of York , and manufactured b y Bro . George Kenning , was greatly admired . It was enclosed >» an elegant calf case surmounted by the Prince of Wales' plume in frosted silver ; and velvet lined . At its back was the following inscription : " Fratri insig ' , " Fundatori Alberto Victori Christiano Edwardo Clarentice et Vallis Ave " Duci , K . G ., Prov . G . M . Berks , & c . Fratres XXV . Consortes Eboracenses , Gr »" . Fideles D . D . Jan . xxvii ., A . D . MDCCCXCI . A . L . VDCCCXCI "
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Savage Club Lodge, No. 2190.
recipient of brotherly attention in his capacity of Grand Deacon , and , therefore , a representative of Grand Lodge , which would remain with him ' as a lifelong and pleasant reminiscence . When he entered the city of dust , sand , and diamonds , Kimberley , he was saluted by over 300 brethren , who afterwards vied with each other in testify ing to their devoted loyalty to the Grand Master , and their respect and fealty to the Grand Lodge . He was fortunate in having on that
occasion a worthy brother who was invested with no less than six collars and six aprons , and who was , as the brethren might suppose , a man of great influence . He ( Bro . Somers Vine ) asked—'' whence come all these men 1 see before me ? " and the reply was characteristic—it was , some from the Orange Free State ; the Transvaal in the East ; some so far as from Demara in the West ; some from the North ; and others from Cape Colony in the South . Many came a distance of
200 and 300 miles , for no other purpose than to testify their loyalty to the Grand Lodge of England , in his ( Bro . Somers Vine ' s ) humble person . He found that the name of one Grand Officer of Grand Lodge was pre-eminent above all others , that of Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke , and that brother might be happy in the knowledge that in the British Colonies and distant lands his name was known and respected by those whoknew him only in name , but who reverenced him and honoured him . In the District Grand Lodge of Natal , when a communication from Col . Shadwell Clerkewasread . it
Was unanimously received and applauded , and that satisfied him that Col . Shadwell Clerke had influence not only for District and Provincial Grand Lodges , but for Freemasonry in general . In the Savage Club Lodge he had been a never-failing good counsellor and friend , and the brethren could therefore be appealed to who were ranged under its banner , as well as the visitors , to testify in the warmest manner to the worth of one who had made his name not only known in Freemasonry , but honoured and revered throughout the world .
Bro . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , Grand Secretary , in reply , said he was quite unprepared for the eulogistic remarks of Sir Somers Vine , but he was afraid that brother ' s kindliness of heart had prompted him to put his ( Col . Clerke ' s ) good qualities , if he possessed any , before the brethren in afar too flattering manner . But he felt deeply grateful that his small efforts to carry out his duties as Grand Secretary were appreciated in far distant lands where the Grand Lodge of England held
its rule . His greatest and most earnest efforts had always been , and he trusted always would be as long as he was spared , devoted to performing his duties thoroughly . The office of Grand Secretary was no sinecure . With respect to the Savage Club Lodge , it had been a great pleasure to him to be present that evening , because he remembered just four years ago when he had the honour of consecrating it and installing its first W . M ., Sir F . Truscott . Since then he had had
the honour of being present at its other installation meetings , for he had also had the gratification of installing every Master except one . It was a great pleasure to him to witness the success of the lodge , and to see it going on from year to year progressing in a marvellous manner . He could remember when the lodge was founded being asked what he thought of its prosperity , and he pointed out at once that amidst those noble Savages who belonged to the Order there was a
magnificent field for reaping fruit , and there could be no question that if the lodge was properly conducted it would be a very great success . He was happy to know that his prophecy was true , for that day they had the pleasure of seeing that a lodge four years old had achieved for itself a great name among the lodges of London . So long as it continued to be conducted in the admirable manner which had characterised it hitherto , it would continue to progress . He could assure the brethren that it gave him great pleasure to be among them .
Bro . THOMAS CATLING , D . C , in proposing "The Visitors , " said the lodge had done its best , as it had always done , to place before the visitors such an entertainment as was within the reach of a band of Savages , and without that their lodge and other lodges would be cold and dull , if not something more deplorable still . Many points had been touched upon that evening in connection with Masonry . The Grand Secretary , to whom none of them could express too often or too
earnestly the debt they owed him , because very much of the success of the lodge had been owing to his kindly advice and guidance . Bros . Fenn , Philbrick , Matier , and other Grand Officers , had always been ready and willing to help them . Those brethren were visitors , and they were welcomed as the earliest and dearest friends of the lodge . Although the goodly list of visitors had not come 200 or 300 miles , as they did in Africa to welcome Bro . Sir Somers Vine , some had come a long
distance . In the great desert of London they had only to cross it to find that if a man was a brother it was a benefit to both . He could not refer to that toast without looking back to the starting of the lodge , and with regret reflecting on their losses . He hoped the lodge would never again have to re-elect its W . M . When he mentioned the name of Bro . McNeill he was sure it would meet with their sympathy .
Bro . Sir GEORGE HARRIS , S . G . D ., in reply , said that that night he completed his 40 years of Masonry . He entered it in the Victoria Lodge , No . 649 , in the Bahamas , and he could testify to the strong feeling which existed in the colonies towards English Freemasons . They were received with open arms . On entering
the harbour of Nassau , the first building that struck the eye was the Masonic Temple , which was by far the finest building in that colony . During all the years he had been a Mason he had visited many lodges , but he had never visited one with mure pleasure than the Savage Club Lodge . Bro . PHILIP WATERI . OW also responded .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in proposing " The Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge , " feelingly referred to the death of Bro . John Maclean , whose kindl y face and the sweet sound of whose voice , as well as his memory , would ever be green in the hearts of the members of the lodge . His blameless life should be to them as Masons an example . The officers of the lodge had filled their respective stations with such honour and credit to themselves and the lodge that he had no fear of them for the future .
Bros . EBBETTS , S . W ., and FISHER , J . W ., replied , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . A charming musical entertainment was given during the evening .
Albert Victor Lodge, No. 2328, York.
ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 2328 , YORK .
PRESENTATION OF A JEWEL TO H . R . H . THE DUKE OF CLARENCE AND AVONDALE . Tutsday , the 27 th ult ., was a red-letter day with the members of this lodge , w lich was founded a couple of years ago , one of the petitioners being the
Duke of Clarence and Avondale , who for some considerable period has made York his head-quarters whilst serving with his regiment , the 10 th Hussars . The members of the lodge had expressed a wish to present a founder ' s jewel to his Royal Highness , and the Duke graciously consented to attend a meeting of the lodge in order to receive the decoration .
Accordingly on the 27 th ult . the members met in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgrite , where luncheon had been served in the dining room . His Royal Hig hness was received by the Worshipful Master of the lodge , the Immediate Past Master , and the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and conducted to one of the retiring rooms , which had been prepared for his reception , and where the brethren and their visitors had the honour of being presented to him .
The W . M ., Bro . T . B . Whytehead , G . S . B ., presided at the luncheon , being supported by the Duke on his right , the l . P . M , , Bro . the Dean of York , on his lelt , and Bros . T . W . Tew , P . G . M . of West Yorks ; the Hon . W . T . Orde-
Albert Victor Lodge, No. 2328, York.
Powlett , D . P . G . M . ; H . L . Swift , S . W . ; Capt . D . Grant , J . W . ; W . Lawton , P . M Treas . ; C . E . L . Wright , Sec ; Rev . R . Blakeney , Chip . ; J . E . Jones , S . D . ' F . Shann , J D . ; C . G . Padel , P . M ., Org . ; Sir J . Terry , Jas . Melrose , and Rev . E . Buhner . The other visitors were Bros . P . Matthews , Lord Mayor of York ; Rev . W . Valentine , P . M . 236 ; H . E . Cousans , P . M . ; P . Pearson , and C . M Forbes , P . M . 236 .
After luncheon the WORSIUIVUL MASTER gave"The Health of the Queen , " and the Dean of York , then , in a most felicitous speech , gave " The Health of oilv Royal Guest , " alluding to the great services done to Freemasonry by the Prince of Wales , to which the Duke responded .
His Royal Highness then retired to his room , and the W . M . and his officers and brethren proceeded to the lodge room . The minutes having been read , the arrival was announced in the porch of the Provincial Grand Master of Berkshire who was admitted , accompanied by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and the Very Rev . the Dean of York , and saluted .
The brethren having been seated , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER rose and said ; Brethren , —The Albert Victor Lodge is honoured to-day by the presence of a brother of the most distinguished rank , one of its founders , and after whom the lodge itself is named . When the proposal was first made to form this lodge , our Royal guest of to-day was graciously pleased to sign the petition to the Grand Master , and also to give his permission for his own name to be adopted as the
title of the lodge , as well as to be elected an honorary member . He is therefore one of the founders of the lodge , ancl occupies the first and most honoured place on the roll of members . One of the objects in view in the formation of this Albert Victor Lodge was the desire to constitute a perennial Masonic memorial of the prolonged residence in this ancient capital of the north , this mother cit y of Freemasonry as we now have it throughout the world , of the eldest son of om
beloved Grand Master of English Freemasons , the Heir Presumptive to the Throne of England , and one who we anticipate may some day occupy the position in Freemasonry now held by his august father . This meeting , brethren , will be an historic event in the annals of Masonry , for it has been but seldom , until of late years , that members of the reigning Family have honoured York Masons by their presence . Our traditions tell us , and our most orthodox historians incline
to the belief that the legend is based upon truth , that the Royal Athelstan held a general assembly of the Craft here in g 26 . From that period until 1841 , when the late Duke of Sussex presided over a Grand Lodge held in the Mansion House of York , no member of the Ruling House visited York masonically . In 188 3 our present Grand Master held his Grand Lodge here in York , and laid the foundation-stone of the Institute , and two vears ago our Royal brother , who is
with us to-day , graced our first Provincial Educational Festival by his presence in the Freemasons' Hall , in Duncombe-street . To-day he is with us as a member of the Albert Victor Lodge , and we receive him with that loyalty and affection which all true Masons cherish towards the famil y of which he is so prominent and distinguished a member . It affords the members of this lodge great pleasure to see so many of the leading Masons of York with them to do honour to our Royal
brother , and they greet them with all fraternal cordiality . The principal object of this meeting at this early hour is the presentation to the Duke of Clarence and Avondale of a founder ' s jewel of the Albert Victor Lodge . When I tell you that this jewel has been designed by our beloved and honoured brother and » my Immediate Past Master , the Dean of York , you will all anticipate something both beautiful and appropriate , and you will not be disappointed . I may explain that
it consists of the arms of the Duke suspended from a bar bearing the title of the lodge by a network of gold embracing 25 white roses , emblematic of the 25 members now forming the Albert Victor Lodge , who thus desire to express their loyalty and fraternal affection for his Royal Highness . On the back of the jewel is a Latin inscription , the English version of which I will read : " To our illustrious Brother and Founder Albert Victor Christian Edward , Duke of Clarence and Avondale , K . G ., Provincial Grand Master of Berks , & c , & c , & c , the 25 Brethren
of the Lodge , Yorkshiremen grateful and loyal , present this offering . January 27 th , A . D . 1891 . A . L . 5891 . " And now , with the permission of his Royal Hi ghness , ] will proceed to attach this jewel to his breast , expressing the sincere wish and prayer of every brother present that the Great Architect may grant him good health length of days , and great happiness .
The Duke of CLARENCE then rose , amidst the applause of the assembled brethren , and thanked the Master and brethren of the Albert Victor Lodge for the compliment paid to him , expressing his great appreciation of
the cordial reception that had been given him , assuring them that he should always value the beautiful gift , and should ever take a lively interest in Masonry in general , and in the Albert Victor Lodge in particular .
1 he Duke then left the lodge escorted as on his entrance , Bro . Padel playing a spirited march on the organ . The lodge was then called off from labour . Amongst the brethren present in lodge , in
addition to those previously named , were : — Bros . Geo . Lamb , VV . M . 1611 ; VV . Brown , P . M . 1611 ; G . Kirby , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . D . C ; T . S . Broaden , W . M . 236 ; J . Todd , P . M . 236 , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . Simpson , P . M . 1611 , P . P . G . P . ; J . S . Rymer , P . M . 2 , 0 , P . P . G . R . ; M . Millington ,
P . M . 1611 , P . P . G . D . ; F . Hewson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . S . Child , P . P . G . Organist ; A . Buckle , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . D . ; S . Border , P . M . 236 , P . G . R . ; G . Balmford , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . O . ; J . E . Wilkinson , W . M . 1991 ; J . Bullock , P . M . 1901 ; J . Blenkin , P . M . 1611 ; A . T . B . Turner ,
P . M . 1 G 11 ; S . J . Dalton , P . M . 1611 ; G . Chapman , P . M . 1611 ; Rev . W . Valentine , P . M . 236 ; W . Storey , S . W . 1611 ; J . H . Shonksmith , J . W . i ( 5 u ; J . L . Spetch , J . D . 16113 W . Sharp , I . G . 1611 ; J . Smith , i 6 n ; A . Archer , W . T . Beckwith , 1611 ; Geo . Tindale , 1611 ; andJ . 'T . Chambers , iCu 1 .
Apologies lor unavoidable absence were received from the following members : Bros . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; W . f . Hughan , P . G . D . ; M . C . Peck , P . G . Sec ; ' Rev . H . Lowther Clarke , Lieut .-Col . A . H . Russell , J . P . Carr ,
and others . At eight p . m . the lodge was resumed , and the ceremonies of passing and raising were performed on two proficients by the W . M . A candidate was proposed , and the lodge was closed .
The jewel , which was designed b y V . W . Bro . the Dean of York , and manufactured b y Bro . George Kenning , was greatly admired . It was enclosed >» an elegant calf case surmounted by the Prince of Wales' plume in frosted silver ; and velvet lined . At its back was the following inscription : " Fratri insig ' , " Fundatori Alberto Victori Christiano Edwardo Clarentice et Vallis Ave " Duci , K . G ., Prov . G . M . Berks , & c . Fratres XXV . Consortes Eboracenses , Gr »" . Fideles D . D . Jan . xxvii ., A . D . MDCCCXCI . A . L . VDCCCXCI "