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Original Correspondence.
the hi " * her degree , but having no competent brother to properly teach me I could not work my way into a commandery when I had no one to vouch for me , besides it saves the sometimes extremely tedious examinations in the States . On desiring to visit a lodge or chapter I have always been duly examined and been found entitled to
ad-. I agaiu ' went to the hall on the following evening and presented this document to the Secretary , stating that it would be impossible to get this paper unless 1 had taken a ] l the preceding degrees , but the Secretary happened to be of a different opinion , and the consequence was I had to return home without shaking hands with some of those
whom I consider friends and brothers . Now if this style of treating Masonic brethren in foreign countries is the proper one , I think it but just that every brother upon being raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . should at all times bc informed by the W . M ., besides the customary lecture , that it is necessary , when abroad , to carry a bundle of " papers , " to prove him to be
a Mason , in good standing and clear on the books . Although itjs perhaps not appreciated by manyMasons I shall mention here that at a time when I happened to be S . D . of our lodgea stranger called at our place of meeting , who upon being found a M . M ., said he came from this country and was on his way from New York to San Francisco . On his arrival in Chicago he found he had lost
his money , and only had his railway ticket . He was compelled to ask somebody for assistance , and very properly , as I then thought , came to a Masonic Lodge . Travelling in an emigrant train it takes nearly six days to get to San Francisco , and we did not think it right he should be compelled to travel that long distance without food and arriving at the coast without a cent . I made a motion to
assist him at once to the best of our ability without referring him to the Relief Committee . After requesting thc stranger to retire the brethren made a collection , and he received a handful of greenbacks amounting to about 78 dollars . The brother went ^ West the same ni ght . I do not wish to have the above meant for braggadocio on my part , or Thos . J . Turner lodge , but merely state it
as an incident in Masonry . To resume my statement I will say , that in order to obtain the papers which are necessary to obtain permission here , I muit write to the Secretary of my lodge and chapter , and also to the Grand Lodge and Chapter , and it vvould take at least six weeks before I could expect to get them . But I p . m not inclined to do so , for I am of the opinion that a person who is
actually in want of assistance is not supposed to come al ready prepared with a roll of " papers . " I have , and I am proud of it , not asked for any pecu niary help , but merely wished to be introduced to some re spectable persons . I hold a seven years' character from ] my last employers , and I should think that if I could have mac * e the ac
quaintance of a respectable merchant he might have helped me in getting a respectable position . As it is I have been compelled to engage myself as labourer in the docks at 3 s . 6 d . a day , which is certainly no dishonour , " but I sometimes think rather rough . I am capable of corresponding in French , German , and English , and have a fair knowledge of Spanish and Dutch
and don ' t you think my services would be woith a little more than 3 s . Cd . a day to some merchant . I beg your pardon for taking up so much of your valuable time , but as you frequently kindly take notice of correspondents I venture to ask if I am entitled to the
treatment I received . I am , fraternally yours , 7 , Regent Road , Liverpool , J . HENRICHS . [ We think the best thing that we can do is to publish this straightforward letter , as it may ensure attention , and attract observation among those most interested . —Ed ] .
AN EXPLANATION . 7 b Ihe Editor of Ihe Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I see that Bro . Binckes gives a partial answer to my letter of enquiry in his interesting speech at the distribution of prizes at the Boys' School , on Monday , the 25 th . His reason for the " Presidency" of the Council ofthe 33 °
was as a recognition of its continued support of , and interest in the school . That no doubt is a valid reason , and zs it is a question of gratitude for past favours , we are bound to think and believe that Bro . Bin : kes , who will bc as customary "looking onvvards , " sees in it an earnest too of 'avours yet to come . But still , with all deference , 1 think , Ihe announcement of a personal President as in years gone u J'i would have been better , and whether it was our
worth y Bro . Montague or Rosenthal , or Hyde Pullen , each would be equally and personally acceptable to all present . At any rate Bro . Binckes may plead , as he generally does , a very good answer in the word "success . " I congratulate the House Committee and himself for the couleur de Rose " of everything , and wish all possible success to the Boys' School . I am , AN ANCIENT CRAFTSMAN , AND SUPPORTER OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL
MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE . To Ihe Editor ofthe Ft ecmason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Will you kindly answer thc following questions : V * . hether St . John's Day ( 24 th June ) , if the annual festial of a lodge , is a regular lodge , and at such meeting propose , ballot forand give degrees to candidates ?
Sup-, ping such to be the rule , whether the next regular lodge n July ( often nine or ten days apart ) is sufficient notifica-? " m terms of Sec . 2 , " Proposing Members , " p . 84 , Book , Constitutions of being the " next regular " lodge ; or nether it must be a lodge of emergency for that particui « „ S , begun on St > ¦ J ° '* Vay > in *" erms of Sec- 1 >
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Again , sec-3 , " Visitors , " page 89 , Book of Constitutions , says " A brocher who is not a subscribing member to a lodge shall not bc permitted to visit any lodge in the town or place where he resides more than once during his secession from the Craft . "
A very prevalent opinion exists in practice that the " on : e' ' does not mean once pur et simple , but only rnee a year . Is this the right interpretation ? or is the plain reading of the Sr > ok of Constitutions to mean once , and once only , in the town or place in which he resides ? Yours fraternally , -A SEC
BRO . ALLCOTT . To Ihe Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Bro . G . A . Allcott , of the Zetland Lodge , Hong-Kong , and Companion Industry Chapter , 186 ( also P . M . Lodge of Harmony , Texas , A . C . ) , has , owing to want of time before his departure , desired me to express through
the medium of your columns his hearty and fraternal good wishes to all those who during his sojourn in this country offered him the heart of truth and the ri ght hand of brotherhood . To many Bro . Allcott was able to bid a personal farewell , but to some , owing to the shortness of time and suddenness of his recal to his duties by the Chinese Government , he can now only bid farewell by vour kindly
inserting this letter . A little more than a year ago Bro . Allcott came to this country a perfect stranger , yet before his departure for China so highly and generally was he appreciated by the Craft that he was entertained at a banquet by a large number of brethren , and presented with a testimonial of
their fraternal esteem and regard . Apologising to you for so far trespassing on your valj able space , I remain , dear Sir and brother , yours fraternally , M . KEITH FRITH , Lodge 1426 . Middle Temple , July 4 th , 1876 .
A CORRECTION . ( To Ihe Editor of Ihe Freemason . ) Dear Sir and Brother . — In your report of the distribution of prizes at the R . M . Boys' School you make Bro . Binckes state that I am a " Vice-President of one of these Institutions . " What
Bro . Binckes stated was that " Bro . Montasru was a Vice-Patron of the Boys' School , and Miss Montagu also , and that Bto . Montagu and all his children were governors of all the other Masonic charities . " I am , dear Sir and brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , I . M . P . MONTAGU , 33 ° , D . P . G . M . Dorset .
North Wales And Shropshire Masonic Charitable Association.
NORTH WALES AND SHROPSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION .
The members and supporters of this most valuable Masonic institution held a half-yearly meeting on Tuesday , June 20 , and celebrated the event by a pic-nic at Glanllyn , the seat of Bro . Sir Watkin W . Wynn , Bart ., M . P ., on Bala Lake . With his usual kindness and generosity Sir Watkin
had thrown open his house and grounds for the inspection of the visitors , and under the influence of one of the loveliest summer days that has visited us this season , the magnificent scenery of the locality was seen to the best advantage , the place , in fact , being one of , the most lovely spots for a pic-nic that could well be desired . The main body of the party , which numbered about seventy , reached Sir
Watkin ' s private station at Glanllyn about one o ' clock , whence they were conveyed in a steam launch and in pleasure boats across the lake to the house . A sumptuous luncheon had been provided in some adjacent building by Miss Davies , of the Plascoch Hotel , Bala , to which the company sat down , the chair being taken by Sir W . W . Wynn , President of the Association . Amongst thc guests
were Bros . Bodenham , Newport ; Spaull , Oswestry ; Captain Williams , Bala ; Horatio Jones , Shrewsbury ; R . King , Shrewsbury ; Dr . Brookes , Wellington ; W . Boucher , Shrewsbury ; Vaughan Williams ; Evan Morris , Wrexham ; Owen , Wrexham ; Salmon , Chester ; Parmeter , Bala ; Jones , J . P . ; Capt . Anwyl ; Dr . Jones , Bala ; the Rev . David Evans , rector of Bala ; Captain Jones ;
Woodcock ; Anwyl , Bala ; Passingham , Bala ; Attwell , Llangollen ; Lloyd , Bala ; T . Williams and W . Williams , Bala ; Owen , Bala ; and others . A hearty attack was made upon the provisions that had been most bountifully provided , and at the conclusion of the luncheon it was announced that no formal toasts would be proposed . The half-yearly meeting for business was then held , Sir
W . W . Wynn presiding , and , amongst other business , a life subscribership to one of thc London charities was voted to Mr . Spaull , of Oswestry , in recognition of his exertions in promoting the interests of the association . Life subscriberships to one of thc London charities were also awarded by ballot to the following gentlemen : —Bros . Roff King , Lodge 601 ; John Barber , 601 ; Attwell , 1369 ; E .
Bunney , 117 ; Evan Morris , 1336 ; J . Craston , 117 ; R . Waters , 117 . A sum not exceeding ten guineas was voted towards the education of a boy named Head , the son of a Mason , during the current year , and it was unanimously resolved that the next half-yearly meeting should be held in Shrewsbury in December next . Votes of thanks were then passed to the sub-committee
for carrying out the arrangements for the pic-nic , and to Bro . Bodenham for acting as Treasurer , after which the proceedings closed with a cordial vote of thanks to Sir W . W . Wynn for his kindness in presiding , and for throwing open his house and grounds to the visitors . The band of the Bala militia was present during the afternoon , and enlivened the scene with a variety of dance music , which also found amusement Ior the lovers of dancing , who mustered somewhat numerously . Sir Watkin's steam
North Wales And Shropshire Masonic Charitable Association.
launch , and several pleasure boats , were placed at the disposal of the guests , and were extensively used . The whole party were conveyed across the lake in boats to meet- the 7 . 15 train at Glanllyn Station , and thus the pic-nic , which had been very delightful throughout , was brought to a close . — " Oswestry Advertiser . "
Consecration Of The Cydewaen Lodge, No. 1594.
CONSECRATION OF THE CYDEWAEN LODGE , No . 1594 .
The day following that of the consecration of the Llanidloes Lodge ( an account of which appeared in the " Freemason" of the 24 th ult . ) the R . W . Bro . Sir Watkin Williams Wynn ,
P . G . M ., held another special Grand Lodge in the public rooms at Newtown , to formally constitute the above-named lodge . The visit of Sir Watkin to this town was taken advantage of by the inhabitants generally to
testify their regard to him , and to prove . that they heartily partici pated with the rest of tha principality of North Wales in the feelings of joy and gladness on his return to England in restored health .
On his entrance into Newtown the preceding evening he was greeted with the cheers of assembled crowds ; the church bells were rung , and his progress through the streets was beneath several triumphal arches , decorated with
evergreens and flags , and streamers bearing words of welcome , the most conspicuous among the latter being " A hearty welcome to Sir Watkin , the Prince in Wales ; " "Long live the Prince in Wales j" with the Welsh mottoes , " EryrEryrod
Eryri , " " Heb Ddu heb ddm , Duw a digon . " From every house , from the lofty buildings of Bro . Pryce Jones and others in the principal streets , to the lowly cottages in the bye streets , were displayed , more or less pretentious tokens
of the general feelings of joy and of welcome towards this popular nobleman , whose honoured name has ever been sufficient to call forth from the warm hearts of the Welsh feelings of enthusiasm and veneration .
A large number of brethren , many of whom had come from the extreme points of this widelyspread province , assembled in the public rooms in Newtown at one o ' clock . Bro . Goldsbrough , P . Prov . G . S . W ., appointed Bro . Wm . Cottender ,
P . M . 998 , and W . M . of 1583 , and Bro . E . T . Morris , W . M . 998 , as Wardens pro tem . ; and Bros . George Owen , P . M . 1124 , P . P . G . Dir . of Cer ., and James Salmon , P . M . of the Sir Watkin Lodge , P . P . G . S . B . of Cheshire , to assist as
Past Masters . The musical arrangements were most ably and effectively carried out by W . Bro . J . Boucher , of Shrewsbury , Prov . G . Org ., assisted by Bros . Dunville , P . M . 152 ; Hazlitt , W . M . 1432 ; Rascoe , 268 ; and Miller , 268 .
The R . W . Provincial Grand Master , witli the Provincial Grand Lodge , entered the lodge-room in procession , amidst the loud plaudits of the assembled brethren , Bro . Boucher playing a grand march during the procession , and until Sir
Watkin had taken his place on the throne . The R . W . P . G . M . opened a P . G . Lodge , tha business of which being concluded was closed in dui form . The ceremony of consecration was then
proceeded with , and at ihe conclusion the V . W . Bro . Frederick Britton , P . M . 850 , P . P . G . J . W . of Derbyshire , was presented by the V . W . Bro . W . H . Spaull , Prov . G . Sec , as the Master designate ofthe lodge , and was duly installed W . M . by
Bro . Goldsbrough . The W . M . then invested Bro . Goldsbrough as Past Master , and closed the Board of Installed Masters . On the re-admission of the brethren , Bro .
Frederick Britton was proclaimed with the customary honours in the respective degrees . He then invested the following brethren as the officers for the year : —Bros . Danily , S . W . Gilbank , J . W . ; Pryce Jones ( unanimously elected ) ,
Treasurer ; E . R . Morris , Secretary ; C . Morgan , S . D . ; A . lkin , J . D . j R . Parry , I . G . ; J . Barnard , Tyler . The W . M . addressed the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , thanking him on behalf of the members
for the honour he had conferred upon them by his personal attendance at the consecration of the Cy dewaen Lodge , and congratulated him upon his return to England in renewed health . The R . W . P . G . Master thanked Bro . Britton and the brethren of the lodge for their kind
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Original Correspondence.
the hi " * her degree , but having no competent brother to properly teach me I could not work my way into a commandery when I had no one to vouch for me , besides it saves the sometimes extremely tedious examinations in the States . On desiring to visit a lodge or chapter I have always been duly examined and been found entitled to
ad-. I agaiu ' went to the hall on the following evening and presented this document to the Secretary , stating that it would be impossible to get this paper unless 1 had taken a ] l the preceding degrees , but the Secretary happened to be of a different opinion , and the consequence was I had to return home without shaking hands with some of those
whom I consider friends and brothers . Now if this style of treating Masonic brethren in foreign countries is the proper one , I think it but just that every brother upon being raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . should at all times bc informed by the W . M ., besides the customary lecture , that it is necessary , when abroad , to carry a bundle of " papers , " to prove him to be
a Mason , in good standing and clear on the books . Although itjs perhaps not appreciated by manyMasons I shall mention here that at a time when I happened to be S . D . of our lodgea stranger called at our place of meeting , who upon being found a M . M ., said he came from this country and was on his way from New York to San Francisco . On his arrival in Chicago he found he had lost
his money , and only had his railway ticket . He was compelled to ask somebody for assistance , and very properly , as I then thought , came to a Masonic Lodge . Travelling in an emigrant train it takes nearly six days to get to San Francisco , and we did not think it right he should be compelled to travel that long distance without food and arriving at the coast without a cent . I made a motion to
assist him at once to the best of our ability without referring him to the Relief Committee . After requesting thc stranger to retire the brethren made a collection , and he received a handful of greenbacks amounting to about 78 dollars . The brother went ^ West the same ni ght . I do not wish to have the above meant for braggadocio on my part , or Thos . J . Turner lodge , but merely state it
as an incident in Masonry . To resume my statement I will say , that in order to obtain the papers which are necessary to obtain permission here , I muit write to the Secretary of my lodge and chapter , and also to the Grand Lodge and Chapter , and it vvould take at least six weeks before I could expect to get them . But I p . m not inclined to do so , for I am of the opinion that a person who is
actually in want of assistance is not supposed to come al ready prepared with a roll of " papers . " I have , and I am proud of it , not asked for any pecu niary help , but merely wished to be introduced to some re spectable persons . I hold a seven years' character from ] my last employers , and I should think that if I could have mac * e the ac
quaintance of a respectable merchant he might have helped me in getting a respectable position . As it is I have been compelled to engage myself as labourer in the docks at 3 s . 6 d . a day , which is certainly no dishonour , " but I sometimes think rather rough . I am capable of corresponding in French , German , and English , and have a fair knowledge of Spanish and Dutch
and don ' t you think my services would be woith a little more than 3 s . Cd . a day to some merchant . I beg your pardon for taking up so much of your valuable time , but as you frequently kindly take notice of correspondents I venture to ask if I am entitled to the
treatment I received . I am , fraternally yours , 7 , Regent Road , Liverpool , J . HENRICHS . [ We think the best thing that we can do is to publish this straightforward letter , as it may ensure attention , and attract observation among those most interested . —Ed ] .
AN EXPLANATION . 7 b Ihe Editor of Ihe Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I see that Bro . Binckes gives a partial answer to my letter of enquiry in his interesting speech at the distribution of prizes at the Boys' School , on Monday , the 25 th . His reason for the " Presidency" of the Council ofthe 33 °
was as a recognition of its continued support of , and interest in the school . That no doubt is a valid reason , and zs it is a question of gratitude for past favours , we are bound to think and believe that Bro . Bin : kes , who will bc as customary "looking onvvards , " sees in it an earnest too of 'avours yet to come . But still , with all deference , 1 think , Ihe announcement of a personal President as in years gone u J'i would have been better , and whether it was our
worth y Bro . Montague or Rosenthal , or Hyde Pullen , each would be equally and personally acceptable to all present . At any rate Bro . Binckes may plead , as he generally does , a very good answer in the word "success . " I congratulate the House Committee and himself for the couleur de Rose " of everything , and wish all possible success to the Boys' School . I am , AN ANCIENT CRAFTSMAN , AND SUPPORTER OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL
MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE . To Ihe Editor ofthe Ft ecmason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Will you kindly answer thc following questions : V * . hether St . John's Day ( 24 th June ) , if the annual festial of a lodge , is a regular lodge , and at such meeting propose , ballot forand give degrees to candidates ?
Sup-, ping such to be the rule , whether the next regular lodge n July ( often nine or ten days apart ) is sufficient notifica-? " m terms of Sec . 2 , " Proposing Members , " p . 84 , Book , Constitutions of being the " next regular " lodge ; or nether it must be a lodge of emergency for that particui « „ S , begun on St > ¦ J ° '* Vay > in *" erms of Sec- 1 >
Original Correspondence.
Again , sec-3 , " Visitors , " page 89 , Book of Constitutions , says " A brocher who is not a subscribing member to a lodge shall not bc permitted to visit any lodge in the town or place where he resides more than once during his secession from the Craft . "
A very prevalent opinion exists in practice that the " on : e' ' does not mean once pur et simple , but only rnee a year . Is this the right interpretation ? or is the plain reading of the Sr > ok of Constitutions to mean once , and once only , in the town or place in which he resides ? Yours fraternally , -A SEC
BRO . ALLCOTT . To Ihe Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Bro . G . A . Allcott , of the Zetland Lodge , Hong-Kong , and Companion Industry Chapter , 186 ( also P . M . Lodge of Harmony , Texas , A . C . ) , has , owing to want of time before his departure , desired me to express through
the medium of your columns his hearty and fraternal good wishes to all those who during his sojourn in this country offered him the heart of truth and the ri ght hand of brotherhood . To many Bro . Allcott was able to bid a personal farewell , but to some , owing to the shortness of time and suddenness of his recal to his duties by the Chinese Government , he can now only bid farewell by vour kindly
inserting this letter . A little more than a year ago Bro . Allcott came to this country a perfect stranger , yet before his departure for China so highly and generally was he appreciated by the Craft that he was entertained at a banquet by a large number of brethren , and presented with a testimonial of
their fraternal esteem and regard . Apologising to you for so far trespassing on your valj able space , I remain , dear Sir and brother , yours fraternally , M . KEITH FRITH , Lodge 1426 . Middle Temple , July 4 th , 1876 .
A CORRECTION . ( To Ihe Editor of Ihe Freemason . ) Dear Sir and Brother . — In your report of the distribution of prizes at the R . M . Boys' School you make Bro . Binckes state that I am a " Vice-President of one of these Institutions . " What
Bro . Binckes stated was that " Bro . Montasru was a Vice-Patron of the Boys' School , and Miss Montagu also , and that Bto . Montagu and all his children were governors of all the other Masonic charities . " I am , dear Sir and brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , I . M . P . MONTAGU , 33 ° , D . P . G . M . Dorset .
North Wales And Shropshire Masonic Charitable Association.
NORTH WALES AND SHROPSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION .
The members and supporters of this most valuable Masonic institution held a half-yearly meeting on Tuesday , June 20 , and celebrated the event by a pic-nic at Glanllyn , the seat of Bro . Sir Watkin W . Wynn , Bart ., M . P ., on Bala Lake . With his usual kindness and generosity Sir Watkin
had thrown open his house and grounds for the inspection of the visitors , and under the influence of one of the loveliest summer days that has visited us this season , the magnificent scenery of the locality was seen to the best advantage , the place , in fact , being one of , the most lovely spots for a pic-nic that could well be desired . The main body of the party , which numbered about seventy , reached Sir
Watkin ' s private station at Glanllyn about one o ' clock , whence they were conveyed in a steam launch and in pleasure boats across the lake to the house . A sumptuous luncheon had been provided in some adjacent building by Miss Davies , of the Plascoch Hotel , Bala , to which the company sat down , the chair being taken by Sir W . W . Wynn , President of the Association . Amongst thc guests
were Bros . Bodenham , Newport ; Spaull , Oswestry ; Captain Williams , Bala ; Horatio Jones , Shrewsbury ; R . King , Shrewsbury ; Dr . Brookes , Wellington ; W . Boucher , Shrewsbury ; Vaughan Williams ; Evan Morris , Wrexham ; Owen , Wrexham ; Salmon , Chester ; Parmeter , Bala ; Jones , J . P . ; Capt . Anwyl ; Dr . Jones , Bala ; the Rev . David Evans , rector of Bala ; Captain Jones ;
Woodcock ; Anwyl , Bala ; Passingham , Bala ; Attwell , Llangollen ; Lloyd , Bala ; T . Williams and W . Williams , Bala ; Owen , Bala ; and others . A hearty attack was made upon the provisions that had been most bountifully provided , and at the conclusion of the luncheon it was announced that no formal toasts would be proposed . The half-yearly meeting for business was then held , Sir
W . W . Wynn presiding , and , amongst other business , a life subscribership to one of thc London charities was voted to Mr . Spaull , of Oswestry , in recognition of his exertions in promoting the interests of the association . Life subscriberships to one of thc London charities were also awarded by ballot to the following gentlemen : —Bros . Roff King , Lodge 601 ; John Barber , 601 ; Attwell , 1369 ; E .
Bunney , 117 ; Evan Morris , 1336 ; J . Craston , 117 ; R . Waters , 117 . A sum not exceeding ten guineas was voted towards the education of a boy named Head , the son of a Mason , during the current year , and it was unanimously resolved that the next half-yearly meeting should be held in Shrewsbury in December next . Votes of thanks were then passed to the sub-committee
for carrying out the arrangements for the pic-nic , and to Bro . Bodenham for acting as Treasurer , after which the proceedings closed with a cordial vote of thanks to Sir W . W . Wynn for his kindness in presiding , and for throwing open his house and grounds to the visitors . The band of the Bala militia was present during the afternoon , and enlivened the scene with a variety of dance music , which also found amusement Ior the lovers of dancing , who mustered somewhat numerously . Sir Watkin's steam
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launch , and several pleasure boats , were placed at the disposal of the guests , and were extensively used . The whole party were conveyed across the lake in boats to meet- the 7 . 15 train at Glanllyn Station , and thus the pic-nic , which had been very delightful throughout , was brought to a close . — " Oswestry Advertiser . "
Consecration Of The Cydewaen Lodge, No. 1594.
CONSECRATION OF THE CYDEWAEN LODGE , No . 1594 .
The day following that of the consecration of the Llanidloes Lodge ( an account of which appeared in the " Freemason" of the 24 th ult . ) the R . W . Bro . Sir Watkin Williams Wynn ,
P . G . M ., held another special Grand Lodge in the public rooms at Newtown , to formally constitute the above-named lodge . The visit of Sir Watkin to this town was taken advantage of by the inhabitants generally to
testify their regard to him , and to prove . that they heartily partici pated with the rest of tha principality of North Wales in the feelings of joy and gladness on his return to England in restored health .
On his entrance into Newtown the preceding evening he was greeted with the cheers of assembled crowds ; the church bells were rung , and his progress through the streets was beneath several triumphal arches , decorated with
evergreens and flags , and streamers bearing words of welcome , the most conspicuous among the latter being " A hearty welcome to Sir Watkin , the Prince in Wales ; " "Long live the Prince in Wales j" with the Welsh mottoes , " EryrEryrod
Eryri , " " Heb Ddu heb ddm , Duw a digon . " From every house , from the lofty buildings of Bro . Pryce Jones and others in the principal streets , to the lowly cottages in the bye streets , were displayed , more or less pretentious tokens
of the general feelings of joy and of welcome towards this popular nobleman , whose honoured name has ever been sufficient to call forth from the warm hearts of the Welsh feelings of enthusiasm and veneration .
A large number of brethren , many of whom had come from the extreme points of this widelyspread province , assembled in the public rooms in Newtown at one o ' clock . Bro . Goldsbrough , P . Prov . G . S . W ., appointed Bro . Wm . Cottender ,
P . M . 998 , and W . M . of 1583 , and Bro . E . T . Morris , W . M . 998 , as Wardens pro tem . ; and Bros . George Owen , P . M . 1124 , P . P . G . Dir . of Cer ., and James Salmon , P . M . of the Sir Watkin Lodge , P . P . G . S . B . of Cheshire , to assist as
Past Masters . The musical arrangements were most ably and effectively carried out by W . Bro . J . Boucher , of Shrewsbury , Prov . G . Org ., assisted by Bros . Dunville , P . M . 152 ; Hazlitt , W . M . 1432 ; Rascoe , 268 ; and Miller , 268 .
The R . W . Provincial Grand Master , witli the Provincial Grand Lodge , entered the lodge-room in procession , amidst the loud plaudits of the assembled brethren , Bro . Boucher playing a grand march during the procession , and until Sir
Watkin had taken his place on the throne . The R . W . P . G . M . opened a P . G . Lodge , tha business of which being concluded was closed in dui form . The ceremony of consecration was then
proceeded with , and at ihe conclusion the V . W . Bro . Frederick Britton , P . M . 850 , P . P . G . J . W . of Derbyshire , was presented by the V . W . Bro . W . H . Spaull , Prov . G . Sec , as the Master designate ofthe lodge , and was duly installed W . M . by
Bro . Goldsbrough . The W . M . then invested Bro . Goldsbrough as Past Master , and closed the Board of Installed Masters . On the re-admission of the brethren , Bro .
Frederick Britton was proclaimed with the customary honours in the respective degrees . He then invested the following brethren as the officers for the year : —Bros . Danily , S . W . Gilbank , J . W . ; Pryce Jones ( unanimously elected ) ,
Treasurer ; E . R . Morris , Secretary ; C . Morgan , S . D . ; A . lkin , J . D . j R . Parry , I . G . ; J . Barnard , Tyler . The W . M . addressed the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , thanking him on behalf of the members
for the honour he had conferred upon them by his personal attendance at the consecration of the Cy dewaen Lodge , and congratulated him upon his return to England in renewed health . The R . W . P . G . Master thanked Bro . Britton and the brethren of the lodge for their kind