The R.W. Bro. T. W. Tew And St. Oswald Lodge.

circumstances of your resignation , to us , peculiarly touching , when we gratefully remember that this lodge owes its birth to your untiring energy , and that it has progressed and flourished under your discerning eye , guided by the fostering patronage of your brotherly devotion , and by your , skill and eminence in the Masonic art .

"We pay that T . G . A . O . T . U . may watch over you at all times , and that , relieved from bodily suffering , you may be cheered by the consumption of its labours , so lovingly bestowed upon the Craft in general , and on this lodge in particular . And , finally , may the closing years of your life be marked by the peace and rest which T . G . A . O . T . U . alone can give . " On behalf of the W . M ., Officers , and brethren of

the said lodge . —We remain , yours fraternally and affectionately , "J . ATKINSON , W . M ., " E LLIS FOULDS , S . W ., "J . H . GREAVES , jun ., J . W ., " J . A . BENTLEY , Secretary . " The late R . W . P . G . M . was deeply touched by the fraternal expressions conveyed in this address , and replied :

BRETHREN , — By a very fraternal and courteous note , you intimated to me a few days ago that the brethren of St . Oswald's Lodge wished to express their regret that my continued ill-health had compelled me to resign the government of the Masonic body in West Yorkshire , and that , before I handed over the gavel to the Right Hon . W ,

L . Jackson , M . P ., my distinguished successor , a suit . able occasion might be found upon which , through you as their mouthpiece , this feeling might find voice . Duly appreciating the compliment you were desirons to offer me , I appointed this day for that purpose , and I have listened with much pleasure to the address which you have read to me , and the kindly words you

have added thereto in presenting it . Let me , in reply , first offer you in my own name , as well as in that of Mrs . Tew and all the members of my family , a hearty welcome to the Grange . Thrice heartily do we welcome you as a deputation from Lodge No . 910 , and as the jexponents of its loyal and faithful devotion to Grand Lodge .

In the address of which you are the bearers , you are good enough to say that your feelings of sorrow and regret at my resignation of the office of Provincial Grand Master are deep and sincere . Brethren , I thank you for that expression , and I can assure you that I feel as deeply as you can the official severance of the tie which has bound us so long and so pleasantly to .

gether , and only a strong sense ot my duty to our M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and to my brethren of the Province of West Yorkshire could have induced me to take the step which you so heartily deplore . I thank you also for the sincere affection which your address conveys . Couched as it is in dignified and

beautiful language , I accept its statements as the true and faithful expression of the unanimous feelings of my brethren of Saint Oswald ' s . As to the work itself , it is most , beautiful and artistic , worthy even of the Monks of old , or of the Black Friars of Pontefract , specimens of whose magnificent caligraphy may still be seen in their parchment Chartulary preserved at

Woolley Park . To say that I shall value this address for its beauty as a work of art , and for the strength and truth of its fraternal words , is to say little ; but you may rest assured , brethren , that I shall hang it " pn my walls , that I shall ever view it with delight , and that I shall remember with gratitude and love the sentiments which

inspired its production and presentation . Permit to say that until the 27 th of this month , when 1 shall hand over the sceptre to another far more eminent brother than myself , this province is regulated by Article 79 , page 42 of the Book of Constitutions ; but when the transfer of authority shall have been completed , never forget , brethren , that so far as my

strength will permit 1 shall ever be at the service of the Craft , that 1 shall be-only too proud to serve as a Deputy ' s deputy to your new Chief , or even as a serving brother to my brethren of West Yorkshire . It is not for me in this room to reiterate the compliment you pay me in this address . Circumstances of a peculiar nature made me in 1862 a founder , and the

first W . M . of your lodge . Thrice I hid the honour of filling that responsible post . By and by outside rank and distinction were conferred upon me -, I became Senior Grand Warden of West Yorkshire , then Deputy P . G . M . in succession to Bro . Bentley Shaw , and finally , on the resignation of Sir Henry Edwards in 18 S 5 I was appointed to the office which I now vacate .

I may further add , that 1 became Grand Deacon of England , Grand Superintendent of the Royal Arch , and Grand Prior of the Order of Knights Templar in West Yorkshire , and a member of the 33 rd Degree in London . In al ) thc-e offices , as you justly say , I have "with untiring energy " striven to do my duty . 1 have worked hard to make the influence of West S'orkshire felt in

the councils of Grand Lodge and Supreme Grand Chapter . Provinces 30 years ago were almost ignored in Grand Lodge . Brethren in and about London only were considered ; now how different is the state of aff . iirs . Now West Yorkshire is both powerful and useful , and stands high in the esteem of the Grand L-jdge oi England , lt is my fervent wish and confident hope that he who succeeds me will maintain this position and keep up this iniluence .

The R.W. Bro. T. W. Tew And St. Oswald Lodge.

West Yorkshire cannot do without Freemasonry ; of this I am convinced . The wealthy middle classes with their energies require the principles of Freemasonry operating amongst them . Like the blood which circulates in the body , " and is the life thereof , " so does the commerce of the West Riding require that the principles of Freemasonry shall permeite its

members and preserve the 75 lodges in the paths of Faith , Truth , Hope , and Charity . These principles will keep us in the ways of rectitude and will enable us to be a pattern to our neighbours . By the practice of these virtues we may show that the symbolism we use , though veiled in allegory , yet illustrates real and genuine truths by which our lives are exalted .

" All the world a lodge and every man a brother , " is , you may say , a hackneyed phrase , exaggerated and impossible of fulfilment ; but it represents the grand truth taught by the Apostle Paul that the G . A . O . T . U . " made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth " ( Acts xvii 26 ) , and , that the world should be guided by the principles of

Freemasonry is an aspiration creditable to all of us . In bringing about this great consummation , the commerce of the West Riding has a potent influence . Hand in hand with Freemasonry what may it not accomplish I And I am convinced that if , in spite of the influence of the late Mons . Ernest Renan and L'Alliance Franchise , the English language is destined to become the

language of the entire world , Freemasonry , with its subtle influences and its dormant though tremendous powers , will be largely instrumental in producing such a result . With these views firmly implanted in my mind , since the year 1 S 75 I have had the honour of consecrating 13 new lodges in this province . When I

became Deputy we had 62 lodges and something like 300 Masons ; to-day , brethren , our lodge roll contains 75 , and our brotherhood numbers close upon 4000 members . The establishment of the West Yorkshire Masonic Library , the formation of an Advice Committee , and the augmentation of the scope and authority of the

Charity Committee are achievements also of which I am proud . These are some of the results of " the untiring energy" and "the fostering care" to which you allude , largely supplemented by the support which I have received from you , my brethren of St . Oswald , and from the Craft generally in West Yorkshire . Your address shows your unqualified approval of my

efforts , and your words will always be precious remembrances of my labours . Though only 65 years of age , yet my health has so completely broken down that , acting on the advice of my physicians , 1 have retired from active work in Freemasonry . For upwards of 30 years my life has been spent amongst you , and I have reaped a reward of

happiness , the happiness which every man must feel who has honestly tried to do his duty . God has been merciful to me ; and , though I have thrice trodden , as it were , the very threshold of the tomb , yet have I been brought forth from the valley of the shadow of death to commune again with those who are dear to me upon earth . With the Psalmist I may say " the

Lord was ready to save me , " and " all the days of my life will I sing in the House of my God . " And now , brethren , I must detain you no longer . Your lodge has prospered beyond all reasonable expectation . It began as an experiment , and it has succeeded . And though in the nature of things it may in the future , as it has in the past , overflow and

establish another lodge , yet , brethren , preserve your unity , your brotherhood , and your faith in each other . I trust when that day comes by the favour of the Most High Jehovah I may be able , notwithstanding my infirmities , to play a small part in the founding and consecration of the new lodge . Keep in mind your motto—SI ' ! lux et lux fuit , the

first words spoken by the G . A . O . T . U ., which gave birth and light to this world's creative history . Take for your guide and ensample the beautiful piety and heavenly Charity of the saint whose name you bear . St . Oswald was the greatest of our kindly saints and martyrs of the Saxon line . He was a " just , perfect , and upright man . " He was courteous , affable ,

and hospitable to the poor and strangers . Bede says of him that he was sitting at dinner one Easter Day , and before him was a silver dish full of dainty meats ; that they were just ready to bless the bread , when the Almoner came in on a sudden and told him there were some poor hungry people seated at his door begging for bread , on -which he immediately ordered the dish of

meat to be carried out to them , and the dish itself to be cut in pieces and divided amongst them . When slain , he ended his life with a prayer , " May God have mercy on their souls . " Lotlge No . 910 , Slump Cross , and Osgoldcross are memorials to his memory . His life wis an example for F ' reemasons to follow . May the G . A . O . T . U ., Worshipful Master , watch over y „ u , Bro . J . Atkinson , and enable you , with justice and

equity , to rule and govern your lodge . May you all , brethren , be cheered by thc recollection of Masonic labours bestowed upon the Craft , honest work , well and faith ully done . May you have those chiefest of all blessings , a health of body and peace of mind . Ever practice good will to all men , and when you shall lay down this mortal life , may it be yours to enjoy " those mansions not made with hands , eternal in the heavens . "

My love and esteem to all the brethren , and may God " Prosper the Art . " A copy of this reply was forwarded to the lodge , and will be preserved among its records .

Societas Rosicruciana In Scotia.

SOCIETAS ROSICRUCIANA IN SCOTIA .

The West of Scotland College opened its autumnal session on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., when R . W . Frater D . R . Clark , M . A ., VIII . ° , Master of the Temple , presided . He was assisted in his duties by the following office-bearers : Fratres W . S . Hunter , VI . ° , Deputy Master ; T . R . Richards , IV . , Treasurer and

Secretary ; J . W . Ruddock , IV . ° . Primus A . ; J . Foulds 11 . ° , Secundus A . ; ] . A . S . Kerr , Ill . ° , Tertius A . ' F . W . Larter , III . ° , Quartus A . ; J . Sanderson , III . ° Conductor of Novices ; Jas . Smith , II . , Torch Bearerand others . The college having been opened according to usage , and the usual preliminaries disposed of , the Secretary

intimated that he had received a letter from the R . W . Frater J . Dalrymple Duncan , F . R . S . E ., IX . ° , Chief Adept of the province , regretting his inability to be present , and wishing the fratres every success in the prosecution of their important studies during the session . Thereafter the newly-appointed office-bearers were formall y installed in their respective offices by the Master of the Temple , after which applications were read from

several aspirants for admission to membership of the college , among whom were the Rev . W . J . Clarke , M . A ., Oxon , Chaplain SS . Michael and All Angels ; the Rev . Frank Matthews , Rector of St . Paul ' s , Rothesay ; H . Burnham , and others , all of them being duly elected . The Rev . Mr . Matthews and H . Burnham being present , they were instructed in the First Grade . This concluded , the college was closed in accordance with the practice of the Order .

The Institute Of Journalists And The Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

THE INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISTS AND THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

On Wednesday of last week , as an agreeable pendant to their annual conference , those of the Journalists who remained in town accepted an invitation from Bro . J . H . Matthews , the Chairman , to visit the

Masonic Girls' School . After a careful inspection of the extensive buildings , swimming bath , & c , an adjournment took place to the galleries of the Alexandra Centenary Hall , and the girls gave a capital exhibi . tion of their calisthenic and marching exercises , under the direction of Miss Davis , the Head Governess , and

her assistants . This was followed by some excellent part-singing , conducted by Mrs . Rowarth , the Singing Mistress , and pianoforte playing by some of the eldci pupils . Bro . Sir J B . MONCKTON , then addressing the assembled company , said : It would ill become us to

allow you to depart without thanking you sincerely for coming to see us and our Institution , and we tender those thanks in the names of all who are concerned in its management—the whole body of Governors , the Committees , the staff , and the children themselves , who have shown to-day how well they can do when

ably taught and directed . We are glad at all times to be seen . We live and desire to live in the full light of day . We are neither "Beecham's Pills" or " Sunlight Soap , " but we need and seek advertisement as much as either . For this reason we welcome you as

we welcome intelligent and interested visitors at all times , and we thank you very heartily , as representatives of the journalists of England , for your presence this afternoon . The guests then adjourned to the dining hall to witness the children ' s march into tea to the strains ol

music . After they had taken their places and sung their grace , Bro . HERBERT WRIGHT ( V . P . of the Institute of Journalists ) said he much wished to move a resolution of thanks to the House Committee for the invitation that had procured them such a delightful afternoon .

What they had seen was far beyond any expectations they had formed , and his only regret was that many more of his brother journalists were not able to be present to see the bright and happy faces , the charming performances gone through by the children , and the admirable order and regularity of the whole

Institution , which he thought ought to be visited by ever ) Mason in the land . Miss STUART ( member of the Ladies' Committee ol the Journalists' Institute ) asked to be permitted W second the resolution . With kindly thought , she begged the girls not to remain standing , but to be seated at

their tables , which , she said , will put you more at yo " ease and me too in the remarks I wish to make , bet me begin by telling you , that of all I have seen , heard , and done , during this interesting week ' s conference , nothing has gratified and pleased me so much as tw » visit to your liisiiuiiion . What we have seen here

reflects the greatest credit on yourselves , and » , u especially on Miss Davis and your other instructo You all show what girls , and consequently women , a ' capable of doing if they give their minds and energi to what they undertake . Above all things , my < Je ' children , be thorough , ln this splendid Institution y

have opportunities that are given comparative / very few . Make use of them while you ' ' if you fail to do so you will regret it in all y . t after life . I could speak to you for a long while , there hardly seems time for it . I will only ** ¦ # "¦ '" " d what extreme p leasure this visit has g iven us al , express the earnest hope that before very long t be fortunate enough to repeat it . The school is _ creditable to all who are concerned in its manage' Q 0 Bro . THOMAS CATLING , in supporting the reso stated how much he regretted that pressing eng f >