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Consecration Of The Albert Victor Lodge, No. 2328.
honourable to the builder . " The craftsman is next admonished on this basis , "to extend his researches into the hidden mysteries of nature and science , " for no knowledge of this can avail to make him a genuine Mason , acceptable in the sight of God and man , if his mental attainments do not rest on the solid ground of truth and virtue . In the Third Degree , with a mind well constituted , and a life that is squared on the principles taught to the entered apprentice , he is led to reflect on the close of existence , and shown " that to the just and upright man death has no terrors compared with the sting of faleshood and
dishonour . " In the holy Order of the Royal Arch he is further conducted to solemn reflections upon that eternity to which death is the portal ; to the thought of Him " with whom one day is as a thousand years , and a thousand years as one day "; the Alpha and Omega , the beginning and the end , the first and the last , whovvas , and is , and shall be , the Almighty , with whom the faithful Mason may hope to inherit everlasting life and happiness . And now to remark on the moral obligations which the principles of our Order impose upon its
members . We may surely believe that in these , our days of turbulent controversy , religious and political , whatever may be right and whatever' may be wrong , vve cannot be vyrong in "doing justice , in loving mercy , in walking humbly with God ;" " in labouring to deny our wills , to build up others as well as ourselves in the noble tenets of our ancient Fraternity , and to practise that " self-surrender and obedience by which alone we gain the knowledge of that which cannot be seen or felt . " Let us earnestly endeavour to drive away old enmities and frailties of habit , of indulgence and self-degradation , old-cherished
sins , presumptuous and secret . Old things , however , there are which our Order bids us emphatically not to part with ; things of interest which must be retained if vve wish to preserve the temple within us in its integrity . Old warm friendships are still to be kept , old habits of truth and kindly affection , of faith and love and fervent prayer ; these should be carefully watched and adhered to as the props and buttresses of the spiritual building . Vor " who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord , or who shall rise up in His Holy Place ?" Even he that hath clean hands and a pure heart , and that hath not lifted up his mind unto
vanity , nor sworn to deceive his neighbour . He shall receive the blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation . Lastly , let me add a few words especially with reference to the new lodge which vve are met to consecrate . It must seem to all that its founders have made a most happy selection in their recommendation as its first Master of one who commands ' the affection and respect and esteem of members within , as well as without , the pale of our noble Fraternity , and who also presides so well and so worthily over the magnificent cathedral erected by the skill and piety of our ancestors in Masonry , regarding which it may well be
said' They thought not of a perishable home Who thus could build . " There the memorials of some among them are still to be seen while their best and truest records are on High ; their names inscribed , as vve trustfully hope , in the Book of Life ; their spirits in the calm of unbroken rest awaiting the dawn of the Resurrection Day . Removed from the labours of our earthly lodge , they still , as our fathers and brethren continue to be joined with us by indissoluble ties . Our Divine Grand Masterour noble
, Brotherhood , our final Home , is ever the same—that Home where they who built the House and they who have worshipped within its walls , may yet be one . And does not the name to be borne by this lodge appeal to all those sentiments of loyalty and the country embedded in the hearts of English Freemasons—sentiments which the presidency over us of our Royal Grand Master for many a year has helped to intensify . I need not time b
occupy your y dwelling at any great length on the virtues of her who fills that throne . The justice and tact of our Gracious Sovereign have distinguished her reign , as well as the sympathy and love of the woman . She has never been governed by any favourite ; and while she has shown on becoming occasions a will of her own , she has shown it only for the good of her country and the welfare of her people . With truth vve are able to declare of
her—Her court vvas pure , her life serene ; God gave her peace , her land repose ; A thousand claims to reverence close ; In her as mother , wife , and Queen . " But a little more than two years have elapsed since she publicly went to give God thanks for the Jubilee of her reign , from the palace to the sanctuary , with the thrilling notes of martial instruments , the clangour of trumpets , and the loud acclamations of countless multitudes . We now , as Free and Accepted Masonscan keep us still a ceaseless jubilee
, after God s own heart ; we can earn a blessing for the Lord ' s anointed by maintaining the principles of our ancient Order in our hearts and lives ; and by ever combining loyalty with prudence , temperance , virtue , justice , and Charity , can render most acceptable homage not only to her who deserves so well the affection of her people , but also to Him from whom she holds the sceptre and the crown—the Great Omnipotent Architect of the Universe , the King of Kings , and Lord of Lords . "So mote it be" with every present and future member of Lodge "Albert Victor , " till the hour shall come vvhen , if faithful to the end , vve and they shall join in the jubilant
strain"All hail to the morning that bids us rejoice , The Temple ' s completed , exalt vve each voice ; The copestone is finished , our labour is o'er , The sound of the gavel shall greet us no more . " The hymn "Angel voices ever singing , " to Sullivan ' s music , was then rendered by the choir , and the lodge vvas resumed in the Second Degree .
Owing to severe indisposition , the acting Grand Master was at this point of the ceremonial compelled to retire , and the chair was taken by the Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire , and the installation of the W . M . designate , Bro . the Very Rev . A . P . Purey Cust ( Dean of York ) , was proceeded with , Bro . ' J . Todd , P . P . G . W ., acting as Installing Master . The usual forms and ceremonies having heen discharged and completed , the election of Treasurer and T yler took place , Bro . W . Lawton , P . P . G . Reg ., being chosen for the former office , and Bro . J . Hall for the latter Ara tern .
The officers were then invested as follows . Bros . T . B Whytehead P M P . P . G . W ., S . W . ; H . Leeds Swift , J . W . ; Rev . R . Blakeney , Prov . G . ' Chap ' Chaplain ; C . E . L . Wri ght , Sec ; and J . Edmund Jones , S . D .
The three final charges vvere then given by the Rev . Dr . Cartwri ght Smyth . A lodge Committee was then appointed to frame by-laws , & c , and the names of Bros . Capt . Grant , 1416 ; C . G . Padel , P . M . 1611 ; and J . Woodall Woodall , P . G . Treas , were proposed as joining members . The name of a candidate for initiation and of a serving brother were also proposed .
Alms in aid of the York Count y Hospital were collected , amounting to £ 4 , and after votes of thanks had been passed to the D . P . G . M . for his sacrifice of personal comfort and even safety in braving the inclement weather in order to be present , to the Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire , for so readil y undertaking to be read y to perform the ceremonies in case of the health of the D . P . G . M . not permitting him to be present , to the Rev . Bro . Dr . Smyth for his eloquent address , and to the other brethren who had actively assisted in the ceremonies , " Hearty good wishes " vvere expressed by thebrethren , and responded to b y the Worshi pful Master , and the Albert Victor Lodge was closed .
A large number of apologies for absence , and expressions of good wishes for the success of the lodge vvere received , amongst others from Bros , the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M . ; Lord Egerton of Tatton , Prov . G . M . Cheshire ; Sir Hedworth Williamson , Prov . G . M . Durham ; Major Smyth , Prov . G . M . Lincolnshire ; Col . Starkie , Prov . G . M . East Lancashire ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke G . Sec ; Canon Tristram , D . P . G . M . Durham ; R . F . GouldP . G . D . W . j !
, ; Hughan , P . G . D . ; J . Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec . East Lancashire ; H . Green , Prov . G . Sec . West Yorkshire ; W . H . Rylands , P . M . 2076 ; W . H . Marwood P . M . 312 ; J . R . Riley , P . M . 387 ; C J . Banister , P . G . S . B . ; W . H . Brittain ^ P . G . S . B . ; W . Kelly , P . P . G . W . Leicester ; Col . R . Smith , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . s ! Cumberland , P . P . G . W . ; C . Fendelow , P . G . S . B ., and many others too numerous to mention .
Amongst the brethren present were—Bros . T . W . Tew , Prov . G . M . VV . Yorks ; J . N . Marwood , P . M . 312 ; H . Smith , D . P . G . M . o nYP & V . ^; -Att'ay , 312 , P . P . G . O . ; H . Longford , P M . 1416 ; E . Lord , P . M . 910 , D E , \ £ - ^ . = , ' ' - W - Valentine , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . Chap , j T . A . Marsh , P . M ., J . B . Griffiths , J . W ., A . B . Booty , and W . W . Stennett , of ioo ? j L . Hook , 236 W . Brown , P . M . 1611 ; J . Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., John Stewart , P . M ., j .
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Brooks , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and R . W . White , VV . M ., of 312 ; S . G . Crummack , 236 ; John Richardson , P . M . 1001 , P . P . G . P . West Yorks ; Jas . Monks , P . M . 12 , P . P . G . W , Durham ; G . W . Speth , P . M ., Sec . 2076 ; Rev . J . E . M . Young , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . Chap . ; H . Darley , P . M . 124 S , P . P . G . W . ; ] . Chappell , P . M . 1605 ; J . B . Nicholls , P . M . 660 ; T . M . Goldie , P . M . 660 , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Archey , 236 ; C . M . Forbes , S . W . 236 ; A . M . White , P . M . 1991 ; P . Pearson , J . D . i 6 n ; VV . H . Cowper , P . M ,
602 , P . P . G . R . ; G . Simpson , P . M . 1611 , P . P . G . P . ; Rev . H . L . Clarke , 2 ^ 6 , Prov . G . Chap . ; A . H . H . McGachen , P . M . 1991 , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Marshall , P . M . 660 , P . P . G . R . ; J . Todd , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . W . ; G . Balmford , P . M . 1611 , P . P . G . O . ; W . H . Rose , P . M . 660 , P . P . G . W . ; W . R . Metcalfe , W . M . 660 ; H . E . Cousans , P . M ., P . P . G . W . Lincoln ; J . H . Tayler , W . M . 1991 ; J . T . Chambers , 611 ; D . Young , 1991 ; J . Booth , 1991 J G . Chambers , P . M . 1760 , P . G . P . ; F . S . Gramshaw ,
236 ; W . Draper , P . M . 236 ; A . W . Walker , P . M . CGo , P . G D . C . ; M . F . W . Williamson , P . M . 660 ; VV . H . Wigham , J . VV . 199 1 ; M . Bryson , 236 ; W . B . Dyson , P . M . 1611 ; J . W . Blenkin , 1611 ; W . Lackenby , S . W . i 6 uj A . Sample , 236 , P . P . G . O . j W . S . Child , 1611 , P . P . G . O . ; J . Bordass , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; T . Laverack , 1991 ; W . Highmoor , W . M . 1040 ; J . Elgey , P . M . 1040 ; S . Border , W . M . 236 ; R . Hudson , P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec . Durham ; S . J . Dalton , P . M . 1611 ; J .
Blenkin , P . M . i 6 u ; J . G . Malcolmson , P . M . 1848 , P . S . G . W . ; G . Longbottom , VV . M . 1848 ; A . Sollett , 1991 ; W . Storey , J . W . 1611 ; J . E . Wilkinson , S . VV . 1991 ; J . Riley , 1991 ; M . Cooper , E . Thackray , and G . Chapman , VV . M ., of 161 IJ G . W . Hudson , S . W . 566 ; J . Sutcliffe , 199 1 j and others . The banquet was held at the Royal Station Hotel , under the presidency of the Dean of York , W . Master , who was supported by his Wardens and many brethren of York , as well as visitors .
A selection of part music vvas performed by a quartette from the choir of York Minster , under the guidance of Mr . A . McCall . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER ( the Dean of York ) in proposing the toast of "The Queen and Craft , " said the Queen vvas the patroness of the Order , and looked upon it with kindly approval and sympathy . Those who would take the trouble dispassionately to consider what Freemasonry presented to the outside world , would
feel that it vvas something which mig ht well be associated with a character so great , so eminent , and so deserving of the affection of all classes of people , as that of her Majesty the Queen . They knew that the Queen had great sympathy with the poor , sick , and unfortunate , but he did not think outsiders had any idea of the sums of money which vvere dispensed by the body of Freemasons . He found , for instance , that during last June , July , and August the respective sums of . £ 510 , . £ 660 , and . £ 685 were
given away by the Board of Benevolence in sums ranging from £ 5 to , £ 50 , and even up to . £ 200 . When one knew of the large number of people to whom such sums were of the utmost assistance , who were above what they mig ht call the ordinary range of Christian Charity , and who from their delicacy of teeling and hig h character shuddered to think their wants should become known . What a boon
that society was . Nothing , he felt sure , gave the Queen greater pleasure than to find her name associated with such a body . Turning to the Masonic Institutions , and remembering at what great cost a large number of young and old were being benefited , they mig ht again feel that the subject came especially home to their Gracious Sovereign , whilst the principles which Freemasonry inculcated were such that she could not disapprove of them .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER afterwards proposed the toast of " The Grand Master of England and the Grand Lodge . " He said the Grand Lodge of England was composed of the chosen ones of the great Masonic body and not because they simply held high positions . In their Grand Master they were fortunate in having one whose heart vvas so thoroughly in accord with the best spirit of Freemasonry . He believed his Royal Highness thoroughly approved it , very largely understood and entered into it , and that he did so from a real feeling of regard for and confidence in it .
Bro . PECK , Past G . Std . Br ., responded in suitable terms . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed "The Provincial Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire , the D . P . G . M ., and the Provincial Grand Lodge , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . H . L . Clarke , Prov . Grand Chaplain , who replied . Bro . the Rev . T . CARTWRIGHT S MYTH , P . G . Chaplain , then submitted the toast of "The Worshipful Master , the Dean of York . " He remarked that
happier times had now dawned upon them than those in which it vvas considered a reproach for a clergyman to belong to the noble fraternity which they loved so well , and which with its glorious principles mig ht be a mighty engine of usefulness to them in their profession . He was pertectly sure that the installation of the Dean of York would do more for Freemasonry than had been done for many years in that province .
The WORSHIPFUL M ASTER , in responding , referred to the cordial welcome with which he was greeted by the Freemasons of York when he first took up his abode in the city , and said he thought it was a very good idea to found that lodge at that particular time . They had p lanted a tree in the shape of a young lodge , and he hoped and trusted that the lodge , which was still a mere sapling , would take root and grow , and that it vvould be the means of spreading forth those branches of grateful shade and grateful nourishment which Masonic trees ,
whereever they were planted , did spread forth . The association of the lodge with the name of Prince Albert Victor , its foundation in the year vvhen he resided amongst them , and the fact that his name headed the list of founders , formed a historical feature not only in the history of Masonry but in the history of York . He hoped that the wise and judicious foundation of the lodge vvould have a beneficent influence on Masonry . So long as he had life he should be glad to do what he could to promote its welfare .
Bro . the Rev . R . BLAKENEY , Prov . Grand Chaplain , proposed " The Sister Lodges of the Province , " and expressed a hope that the new lodge would be able to work with the utmost harmony with all its sisters . This toast was responded to by Bro . S . BORDER , W . M . of the York Lodge , No . 236 .
Bro . T . B . W HYTEHEAD , P . M ., proposed the toast of "The Visiting Brethren from other Provinces , " and coupled with the toast the names of Bros . G . W . Speth , Sec . 2076 , and H . E . Cousans , P . P . G . W . Lincolnshire , both of whom replied . Bro . J . TODD , P . P . G . W ., proposed "The Officeis of the Albert Victor Lodge , " and Bro . H . L . SWIFT , J . W ., responded .
Bro . W . H . COWPER , P . P . G . Reg ., proposed "The Masonic Charities , " and Bro . W . BROWN , P . M . 1611 , replied . This concluded the toast list , and the usual parting sentiment heralded the close of a happy evening .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Essex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF ESSEX .
On Thursday , the 21 st ult ,, the Grand Superintendent of the Province of Essex , Comp . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . R ., held his annual Provincial Grand Chapter , under the banner of the Francis White Chapter , No . 1437 , at Romford , and the proceedings throughout vvere most successful . The Provincial Grand Chapter vvas opened in the Romford Public Hall , the '
Grand Superintendent being supported by Comp . E . J . Barron , P . Z . and Treas .-214 , acting Prov . G . H . ; and Comp . A . Welch , P . Z . 51 , P . P . G . J ., acting Prov . G . J ., several distinguished Grand Officers , and most of the other Prov . Grand Officers of the year ; while there vvas a good attendance of past officers and companions from the chapters in the province . The minutes of the last P . G . Chapter ( held at Chelmsford ) having been read and confirmed ,
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honourable to the builder . " The craftsman is next admonished on this basis , "to extend his researches into the hidden mysteries of nature and science , " for no knowledge of this can avail to make him a genuine Mason , acceptable in the sight of God and man , if his mental attainments do not rest on the solid ground of truth and virtue . In the Third Degree , with a mind well constituted , and a life that is squared on the principles taught to the entered apprentice , he is led to reflect on the close of existence , and shown " that to the just and upright man death has no terrors compared with the sting of faleshood and
dishonour . " In the holy Order of the Royal Arch he is further conducted to solemn reflections upon that eternity to which death is the portal ; to the thought of Him " with whom one day is as a thousand years , and a thousand years as one day "; the Alpha and Omega , the beginning and the end , the first and the last , whovvas , and is , and shall be , the Almighty , with whom the faithful Mason may hope to inherit everlasting life and happiness . And now to remark on the moral obligations which the principles of our Order impose upon its
members . We may surely believe that in these , our days of turbulent controversy , religious and political , whatever may be right and whatever' may be wrong , vve cannot be vyrong in "doing justice , in loving mercy , in walking humbly with God ;" " in labouring to deny our wills , to build up others as well as ourselves in the noble tenets of our ancient Fraternity , and to practise that " self-surrender and obedience by which alone we gain the knowledge of that which cannot be seen or felt . " Let us earnestly endeavour to drive away old enmities and frailties of habit , of indulgence and self-degradation , old-cherished
sins , presumptuous and secret . Old things , however , there are which our Order bids us emphatically not to part with ; things of interest which must be retained if vve wish to preserve the temple within us in its integrity . Old warm friendships are still to be kept , old habits of truth and kindly affection , of faith and love and fervent prayer ; these should be carefully watched and adhered to as the props and buttresses of the spiritual building . Vor " who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord , or who shall rise up in His Holy Place ?" Even he that hath clean hands and a pure heart , and that hath not lifted up his mind unto
vanity , nor sworn to deceive his neighbour . He shall receive the blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation . Lastly , let me add a few words especially with reference to the new lodge which vve are met to consecrate . It must seem to all that its founders have made a most happy selection in their recommendation as its first Master of one who commands ' the affection and respect and esteem of members within , as well as without , the pale of our noble Fraternity , and who also presides so well and so worthily over the magnificent cathedral erected by the skill and piety of our ancestors in Masonry , regarding which it may well be
said' They thought not of a perishable home Who thus could build . " There the memorials of some among them are still to be seen while their best and truest records are on High ; their names inscribed , as vve trustfully hope , in the Book of Life ; their spirits in the calm of unbroken rest awaiting the dawn of the Resurrection Day . Removed from the labours of our earthly lodge , they still , as our fathers and brethren continue to be joined with us by indissoluble ties . Our Divine Grand Masterour noble
, Brotherhood , our final Home , is ever the same—that Home where they who built the House and they who have worshipped within its walls , may yet be one . And does not the name to be borne by this lodge appeal to all those sentiments of loyalty and the country embedded in the hearts of English Freemasons—sentiments which the presidency over us of our Royal Grand Master for many a year has helped to intensify . I need not time b
occupy your y dwelling at any great length on the virtues of her who fills that throne . The justice and tact of our Gracious Sovereign have distinguished her reign , as well as the sympathy and love of the woman . She has never been governed by any favourite ; and while she has shown on becoming occasions a will of her own , she has shown it only for the good of her country and the welfare of her people . With truth vve are able to declare of
her—Her court vvas pure , her life serene ; God gave her peace , her land repose ; A thousand claims to reverence close ; In her as mother , wife , and Queen . " But a little more than two years have elapsed since she publicly went to give God thanks for the Jubilee of her reign , from the palace to the sanctuary , with the thrilling notes of martial instruments , the clangour of trumpets , and the loud acclamations of countless multitudes . We now , as Free and Accepted Masonscan keep us still a ceaseless jubilee
, after God s own heart ; we can earn a blessing for the Lord ' s anointed by maintaining the principles of our ancient Order in our hearts and lives ; and by ever combining loyalty with prudence , temperance , virtue , justice , and Charity , can render most acceptable homage not only to her who deserves so well the affection of her people , but also to Him from whom she holds the sceptre and the crown—the Great Omnipotent Architect of the Universe , the King of Kings , and Lord of Lords . "So mote it be" with every present and future member of Lodge "Albert Victor , " till the hour shall come vvhen , if faithful to the end , vve and they shall join in the jubilant
strain"All hail to the morning that bids us rejoice , The Temple ' s completed , exalt vve each voice ; The copestone is finished , our labour is o'er , The sound of the gavel shall greet us no more . " The hymn "Angel voices ever singing , " to Sullivan ' s music , was then rendered by the choir , and the lodge vvas resumed in the Second Degree .
Owing to severe indisposition , the acting Grand Master was at this point of the ceremonial compelled to retire , and the chair was taken by the Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire , and the installation of the W . M . designate , Bro . the Very Rev . A . P . Purey Cust ( Dean of York ) , was proceeded with , Bro . ' J . Todd , P . P . G . W ., acting as Installing Master . The usual forms and ceremonies having heen discharged and completed , the election of Treasurer and T yler took place , Bro . W . Lawton , P . P . G . Reg ., being chosen for the former office , and Bro . J . Hall for the latter Ara tern .
The officers were then invested as follows . Bros . T . B Whytehead P M P . P . G . W ., S . W . ; H . Leeds Swift , J . W . ; Rev . R . Blakeney , Prov . G . ' Chap ' Chaplain ; C . E . L . Wri ght , Sec ; and J . Edmund Jones , S . D .
The three final charges vvere then given by the Rev . Dr . Cartwri ght Smyth . A lodge Committee was then appointed to frame by-laws , & c , and the names of Bros . Capt . Grant , 1416 ; C . G . Padel , P . M . 1611 ; and J . Woodall Woodall , P . G . Treas , were proposed as joining members . The name of a candidate for initiation and of a serving brother were also proposed .
Alms in aid of the York Count y Hospital were collected , amounting to £ 4 , and after votes of thanks had been passed to the D . P . G . M . for his sacrifice of personal comfort and even safety in braving the inclement weather in order to be present , to the Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire , for so readil y undertaking to be read y to perform the ceremonies in case of the health of the D . P . G . M . not permitting him to be present , to the Rev . Bro . Dr . Smyth for his eloquent address , and to the other brethren who had actively assisted in the ceremonies , " Hearty good wishes " vvere expressed by thebrethren , and responded to b y the Worshi pful Master , and the Albert Victor Lodge was closed .
A large number of apologies for absence , and expressions of good wishes for the success of the lodge vvere received , amongst others from Bros , the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M . ; Lord Egerton of Tatton , Prov . G . M . Cheshire ; Sir Hedworth Williamson , Prov . G . M . Durham ; Major Smyth , Prov . G . M . Lincolnshire ; Col . Starkie , Prov . G . M . East Lancashire ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke G . Sec ; Canon Tristram , D . P . G . M . Durham ; R . F . GouldP . G . D . W . j !
, ; Hughan , P . G . D . ; J . Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec . East Lancashire ; H . Green , Prov . G . Sec . West Yorkshire ; W . H . Rylands , P . M . 2076 ; W . H . Marwood P . M . 312 ; J . R . Riley , P . M . 387 ; C J . Banister , P . G . S . B . ; W . H . Brittain ^ P . G . S . B . ; W . Kelly , P . P . G . W . Leicester ; Col . R . Smith , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . s ! Cumberland , P . P . G . W . ; C . Fendelow , P . G . S . B ., and many others too numerous to mention .
Amongst the brethren present were—Bros . T . W . Tew , Prov . G . M . VV . Yorks ; J . N . Marwood , P . M . 312 ; H . Smith , D . P . G . M . o nYP & V . ^; -Att'ay , 312 , P . P . G . O . ; H . Longford , P M . 1416 ; E . Lord , P . M . 910 , D E , \ £ - ^ . = , ' ' - W - Valentine , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . Chap , j T . A . Marsh , P . M ., J . B . Griffiths , J . W ., A . B . Booty , and W . W . Stennett , of ioo ? j L . Hook , 236 W . Brown , P . M . 1611 ; J . Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., John Stewart , P . M ., j .
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Brooks , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and R . W . White , VV . M ., of 312 ; S . G . Crummack , 236 ; John Richardson , P . M . 1001 , P . P . G . P . West Yorks ; Jas . Monks , P . M . 12 , P . P . G . W , Durham ; G . W . Speth , P . M ., Sec . 2076 ; Rev . J . E . M . Young , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . Chap . ; H . Darley , P . M . 124 S , P . P . G . W . ; ] . Chappell , P . M . 1605 ; J . B . Nicholls , P . M . 660 ; T . M . Goldie , P . M . 660 , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Archey , 236 ; C . M . Forbes , S . W . 236 ; A . M . White , P . M . 1991 ; P . Pearson , J . D . i 6 n ; VV . H . Cowper , P . M ,
602 , P . P . G . R . ; G . Simpson , P . M . 1611 , P . P . G . P . ; Rev . H . L . Clarke , 2 ^ 6 , Prov . G . Chap . ; A . H . H . McGachen , P . M . 1991 , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Marshall , P . M . 660 , P . P . G . R . ; J . Todd , P . M . 236 , P . P . G . W . ; G . Balmford , P . M . 1611 , P . P . G . O . ; W . H . Rose , P . M . 660 , P . P . G . W . ; W . R . Metcalfe , W . M . 660 ; H . E . Cousans , P . M ., P . P . G . W . Lincoln ; J . H . Tayler , W . M . 1991 ; J . T . Chambers , 611 ; D . Young , 1991 ; J . Booth , 1991 J G . Chambers , P . M . 1760 , P . G . P . ; F . S . Gramshaw ,
236 ; W . Draper , P . M . 236 ; A . W . Walker , P . M . CGo , P . G D . C . ; M . F . W . Williamson , P . M . 660 ; VV . H . Wigham , J . VV . 199 1 ; M . Bryson , 236 ; W . B . Dyson , P . M . 1611 ; J . W . Blenkin , 1611 ; W . Lackenby , S . W . i 6 uj A . Sample , 236 , P . P . G . O . j W . S . Child , 1611 , P . P . G . O . ; J . Bordass , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; T . Laverack , 1991 ; W . Highmoor , W . M . 1040 ; J . Elgey , P . M . 1040 ; S . Border , W . M . 236 ; R . Hudson , P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec . Durham ; S . J . Dalton , P . M . 1611 ; J .
Blenkin , P . M . i 6 u ; J . G . Malcolmson , P . M . 1848 , P . S . G . W . ; G . Longbottom , VV . M . 1848 ; A . Sollett , 1991 ; W . Storey , J . W . 1611 ; J . E . Wilkinson , S . VV . 1991 ; J . Riley , 1991 ; M . Cooper , E . Thackray , and G . Chapman , VV . M ., of 161 IJ G . W . Hudson , S . W . 566 ; J . Sutcliffe , 199 1 j and others . The banquet was held at the Royal Station Hotel , under the presidency of the Dean of York , W . Master , who was supported by his Wardens and many brethren of York , as well as visitors .
A selection of part music vvas performed by a quartette from the choir of York Minster , under the guidance of Mr . A . McCall . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER ( the Dean of York ) in proposing the toast of "The Queen and Craft , " said the Queen vvas the patroness of the Order , and looked upon it with kindly approval and sympathy . Those who would take the trouble dispassionately to consider what Freemasonry presented to the outside world , would
feel that it vvas something which mig ht well be associated with a character so great , so eminent , and so deserving of the affection of all classes of people , as that of her Majesty the Queen . They knew that the Queen had great sympathy with the poor , sick , and unfortunate , but he did not think outsiders had any idea of the sums of money which vvere dispensed by the body of Freemasons . He found , for instance , that during last June , July , and August the respective sums of . £ 510 , . £ 660 , and . £ 685 were
given away by the Board of Benevolence in sums ranging from £ 5 to , £ 50 , and even up to . £ 200 . When one knew of the large number of people to whom such sums were of the utmost assistance , who were above what they mig ht call the ordinary range of Christian Charity , and who from their delicacy of teeling and hig h character shuddered to think their wants should become known . What a boon
that society was . Nothing , he felt sure , gave the Queen greater pleasure than to find her name associated with such a body . Turning to the Masonic Institutions , and remembering at what great cost a large number of young and old were being benefited , they mig ht again feel that the subject came especially home to their Gracious Sovereign , whilst the principles which Freemasonry inculcated were such that she could not disapprove of them .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER afterwards proposed the toast of " The Grand Master of England and the Grand Lodge . " He said the Grand Lodge of England was composed of the chosen ones of the great Masonic body and not because they simply held high positions . In their Grand Master they were fortunate in having one whose heart vvas so thoroughly in accord with the best spirit of Freemasonry . He believed his Royal Highness thoroughly approved it , very largely understood and entered into it , and that he did so from a real feeling of regard for and confidence in it .
Bro . PECK , Past G . Std . Br ., responded in suitable terms . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed "The Provincial Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire , the D . P . G . M ., and the Provincial Grand Lodge , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . H . L . Clarke , Prov . Grand Chaplain , who replied . Bro . the Rev . T . CARTWRIGHT S MYTH , P . G . Chaplain , then submitted the toast of "The Worshipful Master , the Dean of York . " He remarked that
happier times had now dawned upon them than those in which it vvas considered a reproach for a clergyman to belong to the noble fraternity which they loved so well , and which with its glorious principles mig ht be a mighty engine of usefulness to them in their profession . He was pertectly sure that the installation of the Dean of York would do more for Freemasonry than had been done for many years in that province .
The WORSHIPFUL M ASTER , in responding , referred to the cordial welcome with which he was greeted by the Freemasons of York when he first took up his abode in the city , and said he thought it was a very good idea to found that lodge at that particular time . They had p lanted a tree in the shape of a young lodge , and he hoped and trusted that the lodge , which was still a mere sapling , would take root and grow , and that it vvould be the means of spreading forth those branches of grateful shade and grateful nourishment which Masonic trees ,
whereever they were planted , did spread forth . The association of the lodge with the name of Prince Albert Victor , its foundation in the year vvhen he resided amongst them , and the fact that his name headed the list of founders , formed a historical feature not only in the history of Masonry but in the history of York . He hoped that the wise and judicious foundation of the lodge vvould have a beneficent influence on Masonry . So long as he had life he should be glad to do what he could to promote its welfare .
Bro . the Rev . R . BLAKENEY , Prov . Grand Chaplain , proposed " The Sister Lodges of the Province , " and expressed a hope that the new lodge would be able to work with the utmost harmony with all its sisters . This toast was responded to by Bro . S . BORDER , W . M . of the York Lodge , No . 236 .
Bro . T . B . W HYTEHEAD , P . M ., proposed the toast of "The Visiting Brethren from other Provinces , " and coupled with the toast the names of Bros . G . W . Speth , Sec . 2076 , and H . E . Cousans , P . P . G . W . Lincolnshire , both of whom replied . Bro . J . TODD , P . P . G . W ., proposed "The Officeis of the Albert Victor Lodge , " and Bro . H . L . SWIFT , J . W ., responded .
Bro . W . H . COWPER , P . P . G . Reg ., proposed "The Masonic Charities , " and Bro . W . BROWN , P . M . 1611 , replied . This concluded the toast list , and the usual parting sentiment heralded the close of a happy evening .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Essex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF ESSEX .
On Thursday , the 21 st ult ,, the Grand Superintendent of the Province of Essex , Comp . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . R ., held his annual Provincial Grand Chapter , under the banner of the Francis White Chapter , No . 1437 , at Romford , and the proceedings throughout vvere most successful . The Provincial Grand Chapter vvas opened in the Romford Public Hall , the '
Grand Superintendent being supported by Comp . E . J . Barron , P . Z . and Treas .-214 , acting Prov . G . H . ; and Comp . A . Welch , P . Z . 51 , P . P . G . J ., acting Prov . G . J ., several distinguished Grand Officers , and most of the other Prov . Grand Officers of the year ; while there vvas a good attendance of past officers and companions from the chapters in the province . The minutes of the last P . G . Chapter ( held at Chelmsford ) having been read and confirmed ,