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Article TESTIMONIAL TO BRO. ROBERT HUDSON, PROV. G.D.C. DURHAM, AT SUNDERLAND. ← Page 2 of 2 Article AN OCTAGENARIAN FREEMASON. Page 1 of 1 Article AN OCTAGENARIAN FREEMASON. Page 1 of 1 Article THE "AUSTRALIAN FREEMASON." Page 1 of 1 Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. Page 1 of 3 →
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Testimonial To Bro. Robert Hudson, Prov. G.D.C. Durham, At Sunderland.
the following : Bros . VV . Bcatlie . P . M . ; G . Lord , P . M . ; S . | . Cockburn ( Seaham ) : T . Sharp , P . M . ; C . VV . Souter , M . Frampton . P . M .: S . VV . Racklcv ; M . Dongas , P . M ., P . P . G . | . 1 > . ; C . Cobham , | . ( . ' . Moor , A . T . Munro , P . M ., P . G . S . !' .. ; | . Hudson , M . E . Nelson , L Waller , C . McNamara , | . R . ' Pattison , G . C . Watson , " I . P . M . ; II . Tonkinson , P . M . ; C . M . Wake , R . Kimmond , W . M . ; R . Kimmond , jun ., 11 . S . Ilalvorsen , R . Singleton ,
li . Clarkson , T . Hunter , | . | . Wilson , | . Atkinson , R . VV . Halfknight , P . M . ; VV . ' Brandt , P . M . ; T . M . Watson , P . M . ; T . Tilman , VV . M . ; T . Burlinson , J . Ayre , P . M . ( Seaham ) ; 'T . Render . P . Maddison , VV . Key , | . Riseborough , P . M . ; | . B . Wilkinson , C . Smart , 11 . Wrightson , J . Morgan , | . IL 'Thompson . 11 . T . Turnbull , P . M . ; j . lt . VVells . P . M . ( Seaham ) ; G . Porteous , VV . M . ; | . II . Leech . VV . M . ; | . R . Smart , VV . M . ; T . VV . Pinknev , T .
lilxven , P . M . ; M . Joseph . P . M . ; R . Lutert , P . M . ; B . Swain , R . Smith , ancl P . Stabler . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , Bro . li . D . DAVIS , responding to lhc toast of "The Masonic Powers , Supreme slid Subordinate , " 'The CHAIRMAN proposed the toast of the evening , "Ihe Health of Bin . Robert Hudson , P . G . D . of C , " and on behalf of the lodges and chapters he presented a
handsomely framed illuminated address to Bro . Hudson , and remarked that everything he had undertaken in Masonry had been performed to perfection , and that he had assisted in every way that lay in his power , not only in the lodges of Sunderland , but elsewhere , ancl he was proud there were many present from Sunderland and other towns who , while they were sonv to part with Bro . Hudson , appreciated bis
valuable services , both in his Masonic oilices and also i i connection with the Church . ( Applause . ) He then made thc presentation , and wished Bro . Hudson health , happiness , ancl prosperity in his new career . ( Applause . ) Bro . G . C . Watson , LP . M . iy ] , also presented Bro . Hudson with a gold pencil-case on behalf of the Lodge of Instruction , No . 07 , of which Bro . Hudson was the
Preceptor . Bro . HrnsoN , in accepting the presentation , referred to the pleasure with which lie had fulfilled hi . ; various duties in Freemasonry during the past tiventy years , his having assisted wilh others at the installation nf the Marquess of Londonderry as Prov . G . M . in October , 1 SS 0 , and
expressed the source of great pride and satisfact-on it had been to him that from all classes of the community in Sunderland , not only Masonic but others , he had received such hand , sonic recognition of the services he had rendered . If he had set tlie younger brethren a good example he hoped they would not only follow , but improve upon it . ( Loud applause . )
An Octagenarian Freemason.
AN OCTAGENARIAN FREEMASON .
COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER AT SOWERBY BRIDGE . A very interesting gathering took place on the 22 ml ult . nt Suwcibv Bridge , on the occasion of Ihe monthly meeting of thc Rybiim Lodge , No . 128 . -,, and there was a good attendance ( f members . After the busine-s of ihe lodge , a substantial supper was provided in the lodge-room , Central
Buildings , to commemorate the Soth birthday of Bin . John Greenwood , P . M . and T y ler , and his ( . oth year in Masonry . Bro . Robert Wood , VV . M ., presided , alid liro . Kendall occupied the vice-chair . Bro . John Greenwood , who has openeel the door ol Masonry to hundreds dining his long career in the Craft , occupied the seat ol honour on the right of the Chairman . Justice being done to the repast , the loyal toasts were
honoured , followed by that of " The R . VV . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Lieut .-Col . Sir Henry lidwards , C . B ., " proposed by the CHAIRMAN , and accompanied by Masonic honours . The following letter had been received from Sir Henry : — " Pyenest , rrrd February , iS-L \ " Dear Sir and Brother ,-- ! regret to say it will be out of my power to be present at the intcicsting ceieinony you contemplate having on the 22 nd inst ., in honour of our
respected Tyler , Bro . Greenwood , in consequence of another engagement , otherwise it would have been a pleasure to me to offer the old gentleman , who is so much respected by the entire Masonic body of this district , my xvarmest congratulations and heartiest wishes that he may vet be snared some time to occupy the post he has filled for
so manv years in the Lodgeof Probity and other lodges with so ' much credit to the Craft , and to the entire satisfaction of all the brethren . —Believe me , diar Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , "HENRV T-UXVAKDS , P . G . M . VV . V . "Mr . T . II . Crossley . "
Bro . KI . NHALL , P . M . was called upon to give Ihe toast ol thc evening , and he said although he had been called upon unexpectedly , and felt incompetent to propose the toast , yet no cine , no matter whatever eloquence be possessed , could feci more highly towards their brother Tyler than he did . Bro . Greenwood had lived a considerably longer time than thc allotted life of man—he had passed his eightieth birthday , and had been sixty years a Mason , and
xvas at the present lime , Bro , Kendall believed , the oldest Mason ill lingland . 'That fact alone ought to endear him to them . He had known Bro . Greenwood masonically for fourteen or fifteen year .-, and a better friend of Freemasonry there could not be . 1 le had therefore very great pleasure in proposing bis health in a bumper . Bro . MARSHALL , P . M ., said that he certainly felt it a privilege to be able to add somewhat to the remarks which
had already been made by Bro . Kendall , with respect to their esteemed friend Bro . John Greenwood . lie opened the door for bim ( liro . Marshal !) into a Masonic lodge , and ever since that day be had only known him to respect him . He felt in a great measure attached to him , and having on many occasions visited other lodges , he had noted the way in which Bro . Greenwood was received and respected , liehoped his declining days would be his best . Bro .
Greenwood was a credit to Masonry , and he hoped that he might be long spared to be an honour to it , with his faculties as bright and clear as at present . 'The toast was drunk with enthusiasm , and Bro . J GREENWOOD on rising to respond received a very cordial reception . IL said he icgrcttcd theabsence of Bro . Fisher ,
with whom he had been several tunes up at Bottoms , ancl who had found him to be as good in the higher degrees as in the Craft . He thanked them for the kindness they had manifested towards him . He bad always attended th ; ir summonses if possible . He had never been stopped with cither rain , snow , or strong xvind , but once . The Ryburn
An Octagenarian Freemason.
Lodge was held in high esteem by all the other lodges in the district , and he hoped long to be connected with it . He concluded by heartily thanking them for drinking his health , 'The fallowing particulars of Bro . John Greenwood ' s Masonic career will be of interest . I Ic was initiated in the Prince George Lodge , __ c ) S , held at the Station House , Bottoms , F ' astwood , near Todmorclen , on the 4 II 1 of February , 1822 . lie was passed on April (> lh , and raised May
fith , in the same year . On December 2 OII 1 , 1828 , he was installed VV . M ., an oilice to which he was again installed on the 4 th of February , 18 . U . He was exalted in thc Royal Arch Degree on April 4 U 1 , 1824 ; installed First Principal January 2 nd , 182 ( 1 ; and again in the years 1827 , i 8 , -, 2 , 18 ; .,., i 8 . ro , 1840 , 1850 , 1 S 50 , i 860 , iSiu , i 80 ;„ and 1864 . Bro . Greenwood was advanced to a Mark Master Mason , Olcl Mark , Mark Ark and Sink , St .
Lawrence , May lyth , 1822 , ancl became a Past Master in the New Mark in 18 O 2 . lie was installed Knight Tcir . plar in 1 S 24 , ancl became a Knight of the Mediterranean Pass , St . John of Jerusalem , ancl Knight of Malta , December 5 II 1 , 18 ; , 1 , and was li . C . of the Piince litlward Encampment in i 8 , r 4 . Bro . Greenwood ' s name appears very regularly in the books of the Craft , and the Arch , at Bottoms , from his initiation in 1822 to 1864 . On May rust , 18 . ' . ; ,, the second
year he was made VV . M ., there w-as held a lodge of emergency , on the occasion of laying the . corner stone of Cross Stone Church , when 88 Masons assembled , 14 being from Halifax lodges , Probity and Harmony , and others from Haworth , Huddeislield , Newchurch , and Hebden Bridge . Bro . Greenwood had also been appointed to the following oilices : 'T yler in the Probity Lodge , in iKCti ; Janitor in Sincerity Chapter , 18 ( 11 ; and the same year , liquerry
Salamanca Encampment . All these offices he has since held , and he is P . M ., VA / .., and P . E . P ., in each of the above degrees . In 1871 he was presented with a portrait in oil , by lhc brethren of Probity , xvhich is now hung in their room . Bro . Greenwood has filled the oilice of Tyler in St . James ' s Lodge , 44 8 , since 1 S 61 , and in iSGd he was elected an honorary member . I le xvas one of the founders of the Fearnley Lodge of Mark Masters , No .
5 S ; and was the first VV . M . in 1862 . He has been the Tyler ever since , and his portrait as a P . M . is in the St . James ' s Lodge instruction room , lie was also one of the " founders of the Regularity Chapter , 44 S , in iS ' n , and has acted as Janitor ever since its formation . In 1807 he occupied the position of / . Since the formation of the De Warren Lodge , 1302 , in 1870 , he has acted as Tyler . In October , 1871 , a large
portrait in oil was presented to the lodge by Bro . F . Whitaker , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., as a memento of thc esteem in which he was held by members of the Craft in general . The Savile Lodge , 12 . 11 , was consecrated on November 12 th , 180 S , the date of the warrant being August . ' i | th , | 8 ' . ' S . Bro . Greenwood was then elected 'T yler , to which oilice he has been annually unanimously elected ever since , and his dutii s have always been appreciated and respected by ex-ery
member of the lodge , as has been the rase thiougliout the iirovincc . < In the day of the consecration of St . John ' s Lodge , I 7 . ' . d , vi / ., the iSth of Apiil , 1878 , Bro . Greenwood was appointed Tyler , and still holds that ofiice . In 1846 he tool ; the Rose Croix Degree at Bottani ¦ ' , and we might give particulars of many other Masonic honouis which had fallen thick upon him ; but the above will mllice so show what nn interest he bar , evinced in Freemasonry for the long period of threescore years .
Bro . J OSEPH ( iRiriNWoon bore testimony to the diligence in Masonry of Bro . Jno . Greenwood , and he congratulated the lodge that it had fallen to them that night to recognise him ns the oldest Mason in lingland . Uro . MARSHALL then referred to the foundation by that lodge in May , ' 874 , of a Masonic Charity Association , which enabled some thirty-two members , by periodical payments , to become life subscribers to one of the Masonic Charities . By this means Ihey contributed / . Al to the
Chaiitics , and be suggested that us Pro . John Greenwood was an annuitant of the Aged Freemasons' Fund , which placed him beyond the reach of want for the remainder of ins days , they could not do better , as a token of respect to him , than re-institute that Association . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Marshall explained the mode of conducting the Association , and the members took the matter up enthusiastically , most of them signifying their willingness to again subscribe . Other toasts followed , and a pleasant evening xvas spent .
The "Australian Freemason."
THE "AUSTRALIAN FREEMASON . "
'The following valedictory address has been issued by the proprietor of the A 11 steal in n Freemason : " The proprietor feels constrained to stop the publication of the journal , after bavin :, ' conducted it for nearl y nine years . 'The present number is to lie the last . 'The followiiiL' are the reasons :
" 1 . I he continued illnessof the editor . " 2 . 'The nun-payment by . subscribers of subscriptions / - /¦ years . Though bills have been frequently . sent , nnd ' the collector ' in several casts has called on some ' twentyfive ' times for the trilling sum of six shillings , ' lhc brethren ' in question promise to pay , but the promise very seldom sees fruition .
" 3 . Other reasons need not be given . " 'There arc now £ 400 or £ ¦ , »!> of ' debts ' owing by 'brothers ' to the proprietor , which we sincerely trust they will ' fraternally ' send to their ' brother' proprietor , and not allow him to be out of pocket . " Only ' a few' have paid ( heir yearly subscriptions of six shillings in advance . 'That which is due to such will be
duly returned in postage stamps . 'There are ' some ' brethren who encouraged the Aiistriitinii Frermnsnn in a variety nf ways ; but what are ' a few ' in comparison with 'hundreds' who have regulaily received our journal , and who have forgetten or do forget to pay ? Many who were not in a position to pay received the journal ' fraternally ; ' but surely brothers who are well-to-do , and some who arc
wealthy' even , need not have grudged the magnificent sum of six shillings per annum for the oldest Masonic journal in the Australasian colonies 1 " We have done what we conld to promote the interests of 'loyal Masonry , 'but those brethren who have aided us will sec that during our severe illness , in particular , wc cannot afford ' time , health and money , ' and lo them wc
say" ' I were vain lo speak , to weep , lo sigh ; Oh '• more than tears of blood call tell When wrung from guilt ' s expiring eye , Arc in that word farewell , fare-sell ! "
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Craft itfasonni . FORTITUDE AND OLD CUMBERLAND LODGE ( No . 12 ) . —Thc regular nieetingof this ancient lodge took place on Monday , the oth inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , Bro . E . Ii . Barratt Kidder , VV . M ., injthe chair , supported by the following officers andbrethren , Bros . R . Coombs , LP . M . ; VV . J . Beedell , S . VV . ; D . Matthews , J . VV . ; Dudley Rolls , P . M . Treas . ; A .
Snellgrovo , P . M . Sec ; G . Pigaehe , S . D . ; VV . Jones , J . D . ; II . Rolls , LG . Among the Past Masters present xvcre : Bros . L . Ruf , R . VV . Stewart , P . G . D . ; A . Lilley , VV . Browne Kidder , and I-. Snellgrovc . Lay members-. Bros . Iilliott , Porter , Stanger , Delavaux , and others . Visitors : Bros . Grabham , P . G . W . Middlesex ; Murray , Edwards , and several others .
I he lodge was opened in due form and the minutes read and confirmed , and afterwards Bro . O . F . Pcall xvas with the usual ceremonies raised to the Third Degree by the VV . M ., after which thc lodge xvas closed in due form and perfect harmony . The brethren afterwards sat down to a sumptuous banquet presided over by Bro . Ii . E . Barratt Kidder , the VV . M . The usual toasts were given , commencing xvith " The
Queen and thc Craft , ' and on this occasion the VV . M . alluded to the late attempt upon thc life of I Icr Majesty , for in consequence of Her Gracious Majesty having so many sons who xvcre Masons , and taking so great an interest in thc Craft as she did , I ler Majesty could not be looked upon in any other light than as the mother of Masons , and when xve Masons , her children , heard of thc attempt upon
her life it caused a throb of anxiety in thc breast of all , and a rush for immediate information as to thc result of the attempt , and when it was fully ascertained he ( the VV . M . ) felt sure no inhabitant of lingland or her vast dominions experienced that sense of gratitude to T . C . A . O . T . I . ' ., in passing her safely under his protection than thc Freemasons of lingland , and it was his ( the W . M . ' s )
pleasing duty to be able to propose the toast , for the Masons of lingland instead of rejoicing , might have been at that present moment in deep soiroxv nt the loss of their dearly beloved Oueen , whom T . G . A . O . T . U . long preserve —( loud cheers)—and , without alluding further to the vile act , he would give" The Oueen and the Craft , " xvhich toast xvas most heartily received ,
'The other loyal and Masonic toasts xvcie then given , but wc cannot close the account of the meeting of this lodge without alluding to a most pleasing ceremony , xvhich took place on the proposal of the toast of " The Secretary , " vi / . : the presentation of a x-ery handsome and x-aluablc gold watch to the esteemed and icspcctcd Secretary of thc lodge , Urn . A . Snellgrox-c , P . M ., and xvhich , through the
kindness of the VV . M ., xvas presented by the I . P . M ., Bro . Coombs ( dining xvhose year of oflicc the testimonial was started ) , in exceedingl y graceful and appropriate terms , and responded to bv liro . A . Snellgrovc i" feeling sentiments of fraternal affection , and a continued anxiety for the welfare of the lodge and its mcmbeis , with a hope that thc Secretarial duties of the lodge might be his for many years
to come . 'The brethren , after numerous songs and recitations from those present , separated at a late hour , after spending a most enjoyable evening .
VITRUVIAN LODGE ( No . S ;) . —The annual meeting of this old lodge was celebrated on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the While Hart , Belvedere-road , Lambeth Present : Bros . ] . Skirving , VV . M . ; VV . M . Robinson , S . VV . 5 Thuikle , P . M . Ticas . ; VV . Stuart . P . M . Sec :
Knight , S . H . j Bale , | . D . ; VV . R . Davis , I . G . ; A . li . Birch , S . Minstrell , M . C ; R . Hopkins , P . M . ; C . Nott , P . M . j A . Timothy , P . M . 5 Ross , P . M . ; C . S . Jolly , P . M . ; Whiting , P . M . ; Hull , P . M . 5 II . Maudslcy , P . G . D . 5 and others .
Lodge having been opened and advanced , Bros . Allen and Hardy were raised . The report showed the lodge to be in a flourishing condition xvith nearly / . ' zoo to the credit of its Benevolent Fund . A Board of Installed Masters having been opened , Uro . Robinson , S . VV . and W . M . elect , xvas presented and duly installed into the chair by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . Stuart ,
acting as M . C . 'The following bicthrcn were invested as officers : Bros . Knight , l . VV . 5 Thurkle , 'Treas . 5 Stuart , Sec ; Bale S . D . ; Davis , Ll ) . ; Minstrell , LG . ; Watswx , and Lanxbouvnc , Stexvarefs ; and Birch , M . C . 'The newly-installed Master xvas then called upon to show his ability in thc chair , Messrs . Thackeray and
Whitenian offering themselves for initiation . Bro . Maudslay suggested that some co-operation should exist as regarded the Charities , and eventually a Committee was appointed to consider the subject . Lodge was then closed , and lhc brethren proceeded to banquet , after xvhich the customary toasts xvere given . Bro . Skirving proposed that of "The VV . M . " Bro .
Robinson , he said , bad worked for the lodge for the past seven years , and had proved himself worthy of the confidence placed in him . Now that he had been placed in the chair of lhc lodge he would doubtless do his best to fulfil the duties of his appointment . He had already had opportunity of showing his ability in the work of the First Degree , and had acquitted himself most satisfactorily . He
felt sure that during the coming year their new W . M . would do all that lay in his power for the xvclfare of thc lodge . 'Ihe W . M ., in reply , thanked the I . P . M . for his kind expressions . lie hoped that during his year of ofiice he might have ( lie support of the brethren , and succeed in pleasing them . He thanked them one and all for their
past support . He then proposed the toast of "The Installing Master . " Although he had seen thc ceremony of installation performed in the lodge on many occasions , he had never known it better carried out than it bad been that evening . It affoided him great pleasure to present to the retiring Master the Past Master ' s jewel whicb the brethren had thought he was worthy of . lie could only hope that Bro . Skirving might live for many years to wear it , and ever enjoy the respect and esteem of his brethren .
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Testimonial To Bro. Robert Hudson, Prov. G.D.C. Durham, At Sunderland.
the following : Bros . VV . Bcatlie . P . M . ; G . Lord , P . M . ; S . | . Cockburn ( Seaham ) : T . Sharp , P . M . ; C . VV . Souter , M . Frampton . P . M .: S . VV . Racklcv ; M . Dongas , P . M ., P . P . G . | . 1 > . ; C . Cobham , | . ( . ' . Moor , A . T . Munro , P . M ., P . G . S . !' .. ; | . Hudson , M . E . Nelson , L Waller , C . McNamara , | . R . ' Pattison , G . C . Watson , " I . P . M . ; II . Tonkinson , P . M . ; C . M . Wake , R . Kimmond , W . M . ; R . Kimmond , jun ., 11 . S . Ilalvorsen , R . Singleton ,
li . Clarkson , T . Hunter , | . | . Wilson , | . Atkinson , R . VV . Halfknight , P . M . ; VV . ' Brandt , P . M . ; T . M . Watson , P . M . ; T . Tilman , VV . M . ; T . Burlinson , J . Ayre , P . M . ( Seaham ) ; 'T . Render . P . Maddison , VV . Key , | . Riseborough , P . M . ; | . B . Wilkinson , C . Smart , 11 . Wrightson , J . Morgan , | . IL 'Thompson . 11 . T . Turnbull , P . M . ; j . lt . VVells . P . M . ( Seaham ) ; G . Porteous , VV . M . ; | . II . Leech . VV . M . ; | . R . Smart , VV . M . ; T . VV . Pinknev , T .
lilxven , P . M . ; M . Joseph . P . M . ; R . Lutert , P . M . ; B . Swain , R . Smith , ancl P . Stabler . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , Bro . li . D . DAVIS , responding to lhc toast of "The Masonic Powers , Supreme slid Subordinate , " 'The CHAIRMAN proposed the toast of the evening , "Ihe Health of Bin . Robert Hudson , P . G . D . of C , " and on behalf of the lodges and chapters he presented a
handsomely framed illuminated address to Bro . Hudson , and remarked that everything he had undertaken in Masonry had been performed to perfection , and that he had assisted in every way that lay in his power , not only in the lodges of Sunderland , but elsewhere , ancl he was proud there were many present from Sunderland and other towns who , while they were sonv to part with Bro . Hudson , appreciated bis
valuable services , both in his Masonic oilices and also i i connection with the Church . ( Applause . ) He then made thc presentation , and wished Bro . Hudson health , happiness , ancl prosperity in his new career . ( Applause . ) Bro . G . C . Watson , LP . M . iy ] , also presented Bro . Hudson with a gold pencil-case on behalf of the Lodge of Instruction , No . 07 , of which Bro . Hudson was the
Preceptor . Bro . HrnsoN , in accepting the presentation , referred to the pleasure with which lie had fulfilled hi . ; various duties in Freemasonry during the past tiventy years , his having assisted wilh others at the installation nf the Marquess of Londonderry as Prov . G . M . in October , 1 SS 0 , and
expressed the source of great pride and satisfact-on it had been to him that from all classes of the community in Sunderland , not only Masonic but others , he had received such hand , sonic recognition of the services he had rendered . If he had set tlie younger brethren a good example he hoped they would not only follow , but improve upon it . ( Loud applause . )
An Octagenarian Freemason.
AN OCTAGENARIAN FREEMASON .
COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER AT SOWERBY BRIDGE . A very interesting gathering took place on the 22 ml ult . nt Suwcibv Bridge , on the occasion of Ihe monthly meeting of thc Rybiim Lodge , No . 128 . -,, and there was a good attendance ( f members . After the busine-s of ihe lodge , a substantial supper was provided in the lodge-room , Central
Buildings , to commemorate the Soth birthday of Bin . John Greenwood , P . M . and T y ler , and his ( . oth year in Masonry . Bro . Robert Wood , VV . M ., presided , alid liro . Kendall occupied the vice-chair . Bro . John Greenwood , who has openeel the door ol Masonry to hundreds dining his long career in the Craft , occupied the seat ol honour on the right of the Chairman . Justice being done to the repast , the loyal toasts were
honoured , followed by that of " The R . VV . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Lieut .-Col . Sir Henry lidwards , C . B ., " proposed by the CHAIRMAN , and accompanied by Masonic honours . The following letter had been received from Sir Henry : — " Pyenest , rrrd February , iS-L \ " Dear Sir and Brother ,-- ! regret to say it will be out of my power to be present at the intcicsting ceieinony you contemplate having on the 22 nd inst ., in honour of our
respected Tyler , Bro . Greenwood , in consequence of another engagement , otherwise it would have been a pleasure to me to offer the old gentleman , who is so much respected by the entire Masonic body of this district , my xvarmest congratulations and heartiest wishes that he may vet be snared some time to occupy the post he has filled for
so manv years in the Lodgeof Probity and other lodges with so ' much credit to the Craft , and to the entire satisfaction of all the brethren . —Believe me , diar Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , "HENRV T-UXVAKDS , P . G . M . VV . V . "Mr . T . II . Crossley . "
Bro . KI . NHALL , P . M . was called upon to give Ihe toast ol thc evening , and he said although he had been called upon unexpectedly , and felt incompetent to propose the toast , yet no cine , no matter whatever eloquence be possessed , could feci more highly towards their brother Tyler than he did . Bro . Greenwood had lived a considerably longer time than thc allotted life of man—he had passed his eightieth birthday , and had been sixty years a Mason , and
xvas at the present lime , Bro , Kendall believed , the oldest Mason ill lingland . 'That fact alone ought to endear him to them . He had known Bro . Greenwood masonically for fourteen or fifteen year .-, and a better friend of Freemasonry there could not be . 1 le had therefore very great pleasure in proposing bis health in a bumper . Bro . MARSHALL , P . M ., said that he certainly felt it a privilege to be able to add somewhat to the remarks which
had already been made by Bro . Kendall , with respect to their esteemed friend Bro . John Greenwood . lie opened the door for bim ( liro . Marshal !) into a Masonic lodge , and ever since that day be had only known him to respect him . He felt in a great measure attached to him , and having on many occasions visited other lodges , he had noted the way in which Bro . Greenwood was received and respected , liehoped his declining days would be his best . Bro .
Greenwood was a credit to Masonry , and he hoped that he might be long spared to be an honour to it , with his faculties as bright and clear as at present . 'The toast was drunk with enthusiasm , and Bro . J GREENWOOD on rising to respond received a very cordial reception . IL said he icgrcttcd theabsence of Bro . Fisher ,
with whom he had been several tunes up at Bottoms , ancl who had found him to be as good in the higher degrees as in the Craft . He thanked them for the kindness they had manifested towards him . He bad always attended th ; ir summonses if possible . He had never been stopped with cither rain , snow , or strong xvind , but once . The Ryburn
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Lodge was held in high esteem by all the other lodges in the district , and he hoped long to be connected with it . He concluded by heartily thanking them for drinking his health , 'The fallowing particulars of Bro . John Greenwood ' s Masonic career will be of interest . I Ic was initiated in the Prince George Lodge , __ c ) S , held at the Station House , Bottoms , F ' astwood , near Todmorclen , on the 4 II 1 of February , 1822 . lie was passed on April (> lh , and raised May
fith , in the same year . On December 2 OII 1 , 1828 , he was installed VV . M ., an oilice to which he was again installed on the 4 th of February , 18 . U . He was exalted in thc Royal Arch Degree on April 4 U 1 , 1824 ; installed First Principal January 2 nd , 182 ( 1 ; and again in the years 1827 , i 8 , -, 2 , 18 ; .,., i 8 . ro , 1840 , 1850 , 1 S 50 , i 860 , iSiu , i 80 ;„ and 1864 . Bro . Greenwood was advanced to a Mark Master Mason , Olcl Mark , Mark Ark and Sink , St .
Lawrence , May lyth , 1822 , ancl became a Past Master in the New Mark in 18 O 2 . lie was installed Knight Tcir . plar in 1 S 24 , ancl became a Knight of the Mediterranean Pass , St . John of Jerusalem , ancl Knight of Malta , December 5 II 1 , 18 ; , 1 , and was li . C . of the Piince litlward Encampment in i 8 , r 4 . Bro . Greenwood ' s name appears very regularly in the books of the Craft , and the Arch , at Bottoms , from his initiation in 1822 to 1864 . On May rust , 18 . ' . ; ,, the second
year he was made VV . M ., there w-as held a lodge of emergency , on the occasion of laying the . corner stone of Cross Stone Church , when 88 Masons assembled , 14 being from Halifax lodges , Probity and Harmony , and others from Haworth , Huddeislield , Newchurch , and Hebden Bridge . Bro . Greenwood had also been appointed to the following oilices : 'T yler in the Probity Lodge , in iKCti ; Janitor in Sincerity Chapter , 18 ( 11 ; and the same year , liquerry
Salamanca Encampment . All these offices he has since held , and he is P . M ., VA / .., and P . E . P ., in each of the above degrees . In 1871 he was presented with a portrait in oil , by lhc brethren of Probity , xvhich is now hung in their room . Bro . Greenwood has filled the oilice of Tyler in St . James ' s Lodge , 44 8 , since 1 S 61 , and in iSGd he was elected an honorary member . I le xvas one of the founders of the Fearnley Lodge of Mark Masters , No .
5 S ; and was the first VV . M . in 1862 . He has been the Tyler ever since , and his portrait as a P . M . is in the St . James ' s Lodge instruction room , lie was also one of the " founders of the Regularity Chapter , 44 S , in iS ' n , and has acted as Janitor ever since its formation . In 1807 he occupied the position of / . Since the formation of the De Warren Lodge , 1302 , in 1870 , he has acted as Tyler . In October , 1871 , a large
portrait in oil was presented to the lodge by Bro . F . Whitaker , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., as a memento of thc esteem in which he was held by members of the Craft in general . The Savile Lodge , 12 . 11 , was consecrated on November 12 th , 180 S , the date of the warrant being August . ' i | th , | 8 ' . ' S . Bro . Greenwood was then elected 'T yler , to which oilice he has been annually unanimously elected ever since , and his dutii s have always been appreciated and respected by ex-ery
member of the lodge , as has been the rase thiougliout the iirovincc . < In the day of the consecration of St . John ' s Lodge , I 7 . ' . d , vi / ., the iSth of Apiil , 1878 , Bro . Greenwood was appointed Tyler , and still holds that ofiice . In 1846 he tool ; the Rose Croix Degree at Bottani ¦ ' , and we might give particulars of many other Masonic honouis which had fallen thick upon him ; but the above will mllice so show what nn interest he bar , evinced in Freemasonry for the long period of threescore years .
Bro . J OSEPH ( iRiriNWoon bore testimony to the diligence in Masonry of Bro . Jno . Greenwood , and he congratulated the lodge that it had fallen to them that night to recognise him ns the oldest Mason in lingland . Uro . MARSHALL then referred to the foundation by that lodge in May , ' 874 , of a Masonic Charity Association , which enabled some thirty-two members , by periodical payments , to become life subscribers to one of the Masonic Charities . By this means Ihey contributed / . Al to the
Chaiitics , and be suggested that us Pro . John Greenwood was an annuitant of the Aged Freemasons' Fund , which placed him beyond the reach of want for the remainder of ins days , they could not do better , as a token of respect to him , than re-institute that Association . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Marshall explained the mode of conducting the Association , and the members took the matter up enthusiastically , most of them signifying their willingness to again subscribe . Other toasts followed , and a pleasant evening xvas spent .
The "Australian Freemason."
THE "AUSTRALIAN FREEMASON . "
'The following valedictory address has been issued by the proprietor of the A 11 steal in n Freemason : " The proprietor feels constrained to stop the publication of the journal , after bavin :, ' conducted it for nearl y nine years . 'The present number is to lie the last . 'The followiiiL' are the reasons :
" 1 . I he continued illnessof the editor . " 2 . 'The nun-payment by . subscribers of subscriptions / - /¦ years . Though bills have been frequently . sent , nnd ' the collector ' in several casts has called on some ' twentyfive ' times for the trilling sum of six shillings , ' lhc brethren ' in question promise to pay , but the promise very seldom sees fruition .
" 3 . Other reasons need not be given . " 'There arc now £ 400 or £ ¦ , »!> of ' debts ' owing by 'brothers ' to the proprietor , which we sincerely trust they will ' fraternally ' send to their ' brother' proprietor , and not allow him to be out of pocket . " Only ' a few' have paid ( heir yearly subscriptions of six shillings in advance . 'That which is due to such will be
duly returned in postage stamps . 'There are ' some ' brethren who encouraged the Aiistriitinii Frermnsnn in a variety nf ways ; but what are ' a few ' in comparison with 'hundreds' who have regulaily received our journal , and who have forgetten or do forget to pay ? Many who were not in a position to pay received the journal ' fraternally ; ' but surely brothers who are well-to-do , and some who arc
wealthy' even , need not have grudged the magnificent sum of six shillings per annum for the oldest Masonic journal in the Australasian colonies 1 " We have done what we conld to promote the interests of 'loyal Masonry , 'but those brethren who have aided us will sec that during our severe illness , in particular , wc cannot afford ' time , health and money , ' and lo them wc
say" ' I were vain lo speak , to weep , lo sigh ; Oh '• more than tears of blood call tell When wrung from guilt ' s expiring eye , Arc in that word farewell , fare-sell ! "
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Craft itfasonni . FORTITUDE AND OLD CUMBERLAND LODGE ( No . 12 ) . —Thc regular nieetingof this ancient lodge took place on Monday , the oth inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , Bro . E . Ii . Barratt Kidder , VV . M ., injthe chair , supported by the following officers andbrethren , Bros . R . Coombs , LP . M . ; VV . J . Beedell , S . VV . ; D . Matthews , J . VV . ; Dudley Rolls , P . M . Treas . ; A .
Snellgrovo , P . M . Sec ; G . Pigaehe , S . D . ; VV . Jones , J . D . ; II . Rolls , LG . Among the Past Masters present xvcre : Bros . L . Ruf , R . VV . Stewart , P . G . D . ; A . Lilley , VV . Browne Kidder , and I-. Snellgrovc . Lay members-. Bros . Iilliott , Porter , Stanger , Delavaux , and others . Visitors : Bros . Grabham , P . G . W . Middlesex ; Murray , Edwards , and several others .
I he lodge was opened in due form and the minutes read and confirmed , and afterwards Bro . O . F . Pcall xvas with the usual ceremonies raised to the Third Degree by the VV . M ., after which thc lodge xvas closed in due form and perfect harmony . The brethren afterwards sat down to a sumptuous banquet presided over by Bro . Ii . E . Barratt Kidder , the VV . M . The usual toasts were given , commencing xvith " The
Queen and thc Craft , ' and on this occasion the VV . M . alluded to the late attempt upon thc life of I Icr Majesty , for in consequence of Her Gracious Majesty having so many sons who xvcre Masons , and taking so great an interest in thc Craft as she did , I ler Majesty could not be looked upon in any other light than as the mother of Masons , and when xve Masons , her children , heard of thc attempt upon
her life it caused a throb of anxiety in thc breast of all , and a rush for immediate information as to thc result of the attempt , and when it was fully ascertained he ( the VV . M . ) felt sure no inhabitant of lingland or her vast dominions experienced that sense of gratitude to T . C . A . O . T . I . ' ., in passing her safely under his protection than thc Freemasons of lingland , and it was his ( the W . M . ' s )
pleasing duty to be able to propose the toast , for the Masons of lingland instead of rejoicing , might have been at that present moment in deep soiroxv nt the loss of their dearly beloved Oueen , whom T . G . A . O . T . U . long preserve —( loud cheers)—and , without alluding further to the vile act , he would give" The Oueen and the Craft , " xvhich toast xvas most heartily received ,
'The other loyal and Masonic toasts xvcie then given , but wc cannot close the account of the meeting of this lodge without alluding to a most pleasing ceremony , xvhich took place on the proposal of the toast of " The Secretary , " vi / . : the presentation of a x-ery handsome and x-aluablc gold watch to the esteemed and icspcctcd Secretary of thc lodge , Urn . A . Snellgrox-c , P . M ., and xvhich , through the
kindness of the VV . M ., xvas presented by the I . P . M ., Bro . Coombs ( dining xvhose year of oflicc the testimonial was started ) , in exceedingl y graceful and appropriate terms , and responded to bv liro . A . Snellgrovc i" feeling sentiments of fraternal affection , and a continued anxiety for the welfare of the lodge and its mcmbeis , with a hope that thc Secretarial duties of the lodge might be his for many years
to come . 'The brethren , after numerous songs and recitations from those present , separated at a late hour , after spending a most enjoyable evening .
VITRUVIAN LODGE ( No . S ;) . —The annual meeting of this old lodge was celebrated on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the While Hart , Belvedere-road , Lambeth Present : Bros . ] . Skirving , VV . M . ; VV . M . Robinson , S . VV . 5 Thuikle , P . M . Ticas . ; VV . Stuart . P . M . Sec :
Knight , S . H . j Bale , | . D . ; VV . R . Davis , I . G . ; A . li . Birch , S . Minstrell , M . C ; R . Hopkins , P . M . ; C . Nott , P . M . j A . Timothy , P . M . 5 Ross , P . M . ; C . S . Jolly , P . M . ; Whiting , P . M . ; Hull , P . M . 5 II . Maudslcy , P . G . D . 5 and others .
Lodge having been opened and advanced , Bros . Allen and Hardy were raised . The report showed the lodge to be in a flourishing condition xvith nearly / . ' zoo to the credit of its Benevolent Fund . A Board of Installed Masters having been opened , Uro . Robinson , S . VV . and W . M . elect , xvas presented and duly installed into the chair by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . Stuart ,
acting as M . C . 'The following bicthrcn were invested as officers : Bros . Knight , l . VV . 5 Thurkle , 'Treas . 5 Stuart , Sec ; Bale S . D . ; Davis , Ll ) . ; Minstrell , LG . ; Watswx , and Lanxbouvnc , Stexvarefs ; and Birch , M . C . 'The newly-installed Master xvas then called upon to show his ability in thc chair , Messrs . Thackeray and
Whitenian offering themselves for initiation . Bro . Maudslay suggested that some co-operation should exist as regarded the Charities , and eventually a Committee was appointed to consider the subject . Lodge was then closed , and lhc brethren proceeded to banquet , after xvhich the customary toasts xvere given . Bro . Skirving proposed that of "The VV . M . " Bro .
Robinson , he said , bad worked for the lodge for the past seven years , and had proved himself worthy of the confidence placed in him . Now that he had been placed in the chair of lhc lodge he would doubtless do his best to fulfil the duties of his appointment . He had already had opportunity of showing his ability in the work of the First Degree , and had acquitted himself most satisfactorily . He
felt sure that during the coming year their new W . M . would do all that lay in his power for the xvclfare of thc lodge . 'Ihe W . M ., in reply , thanked the I . P . M . for his kind expressions . lie hoped that during his year of ofiice he might have ( lie support of the brethren , and succeed in pleasing them . He thanked them one and all for their
past support . He then proposed the toast of "The Installing Master . " Although he had seen thc ceremony of installation performed in the lodge on many occasions , he had never known it better carried out than it bad been that evening . It affoided him great pleasure to present to the retiring Master the Past Master ' s jewel whicb the brethren had thought he was worthy of . lie could only hope that Bro . Skirving might live for many years to wear it , and ever enjoy the respect and esteem of his brethren .