Centenary Celebration Of The Prince George Lodge, No. 308, At Eastwood.

If and the brethren of the lodge at your presence here to-day . We know , p VV . Sir , how valuable your time is , but we arc glad that you have been able to mne down here , no doubt at great inconvenience , to help us to celebrate our ° entenary . We are likewise glad to see you accompanied by Bro . Hy . Smith , n P . G . M ., and supported by so many Prov . Grand Officers . The last occasion on vhic ' h Prince George Lodge was honoured by a visit of the Provincial Grand Master was on the 21 st November , 18 S 5 , when the late Bro . Tew , whose name revered in this lod all the

nd memory are ge as over province , came down and heard a paper read by Bro . Craven similar to the one they have heard to-day , vliich so interested him that he asked to be allowed to bear the expense of printing ., nd publishing it . Reference has been made to the harmony which exists in this lodge ; no one finds that existence out sooner than the W . M ., and so far as that ff oes I am g ' - ' ° that , as Master of this lodge , my task is an easy one indeed . I venture to say that no lodge in the province possesses in greater degree than Prince George Lodge that true brotherly feeling which should at all times

characterise a Freemason's lodge . As regards its efficiency , I can say without exaggeration that it is thoroughly efficient . Ever since I entered the lodge it has been the invariable rule for every W . M . to initiate , pass , and raise all brethren during his term of office , and the majority of the Masters have installed their successors . Efficient as this lodge has been in the past , I know that I may say , looking at the present officers of the lodge , that that efficiency will be maintained , if not surpassed , in the future . I should not like this opportunity to pass by without

recognising the constant and valuable services of Bro . Craven . For nearly a quarter 0 f a century he has been a tower of strength in our midst , and has loyally adhered to the lodge , not only in the time of its prosperity , but more especially when its returns were at a low ebb . I know it is the wish of the brethren ( hat some reference should be made to his services on this occasion . It is also the wish of the lodge to make some donation to the Charities on this interesting occasion , and I am authorised by the members to say that they will

contribute the sum of 50 guineas to the Masonic Charities . I am sure that you will agree with me that this is an indication that we do not wish to neglect the main , object of Masonry , viz ., the cultivation of the spirit of Charity . In accepting this warrant I wish again to express our great gratitude for your attendance here , R . W . Sir , and also for the valuable address you have given us . Bro . Bates : I g ive this centenary warrant , which we regard as only second in importance to our warrant of constitution , into your keeping and trust you will see it duly hung on the walls of this lodge .

At this point the P . G . M . hoped they would not take it unkindly , or as showing a lack of appreciation or a want of courtesy on his part , when he told them that he was under strict orders to catch a train which in a few minutes would be stopp ing specially to take him on to London . He would , therefore , ask the permission of the W . M . to say how glad he had been to be there and to leave with

them the responsibility of carrying on the good work . He would also like to say how sorry they all were that Bro . Wrigley , who had done so much for the lodge , was absent from them on that occasion , and he hoped it might be conveyed to him that they were extremely sorry for the cause of his absence . With their permission he would now say good day , as the Lancashire and Yorkshire trains were noted for their punctuality .

Bro . BATES , P . M ., Sec , read the centenary warrant , and an ode , specially written for the occasion , having been sung . The D . P . G . M ., Bro . HENRY SMITH , on rising to present the centenary jewels to the brethren of the lodge , said ; I think you cannot have listened to the speech of the P . G . M . and taken part in the proceedings this afternoon without feeling deeply impressed with the sincerity of the occasion . I feel very deeply grateful to you for the salutation you gave to the Grand Lodge and to the Prov . Grand Lodge .

We have come here to assist you in celeDrating your centenary with a large amount of pleasure , and some little inconvenience to ourselves . I do not think , however , that we can be too grateful to our friend , Bro . Craven , for the anxiety he has shown to make the celebration a success , and the ability he has displayed in discharging the duty of D . C . He has read an interesting account of the history of this lodge , and I am quite sure that Bro . Jackson has gone away very deeply impressed with the meeting , which it has been his pleasure and privilege to attend . It is 10

or 12 years since I had the pleasure of attending your lodge , and I well remember the hearty welcome I received on that occasion , though , of course , you were not met in such large numbers as I see here present to-day . I am not sure whether Prov . Grand Lodge has ever assembled here ; however , it is represented to-day in large numbers , and we tender a hearty and sincere feeling of gratitude to the brethren for the cordial invitation , and for the great amount of sympathy which has been evinced towards the old lodge on this

occasion . We now number 15 lodges which have celebrated their centenary . At the celebration of the centenary of Prince Frederick , 307 , we had a charming meeting , and on that occasion a great amount ot enthusiasm was displayed , but , unfortunatel y , our Prov . Grand Master was not able to be present , or , I have no doubt , he would have given as interesting an address as he has done to-day . I think you will go away to-day favourably impressed with the manner in which the Prov . Grand Master car , thoroughly grasp every subject with which he is called

upon to deal . His time is very much taken up , for he has the duties to perform 111 connection with his office as Mayor of Leeds ; he is Chairman of the Great Northern Railway Company , and has a large business in the nei ghbourhood of Leeds , in addition to Parliamentary duties , and , with all these engagements , it is with Ihe greatest difficulty that he can have a moment at his own command . I am deepl y gratified to have listened to him on this interesting occasion . Bro . ( -raven is well-known to all of you , but few know him as I do . I know that he has

been indefatigable in the interests of the lodge , that his heart is in the ri ght P'ace , and that his attachment to the lodge is sincere . The simple duty I have to perform is that of presenting the centenary jewels to the various brethren who nave made application for them . You are aware that no one is entitled to wear it unless he is a subscribing member of the lodge . The jewel itself is only a proof that you are a member of a centenary lodge , and that you have secured it in a P ° per and legitimate manner .

After presenting the jewels to the brethren , the D . P . G . M . said : I feel it a great pleasure and honour to present these jewels , and I think it is most creditable that w many brethren have taken up the jewels . It is entirely voluntary on their Part , and I hope they will take care to wear it on visiting other lodges . Bro . W . HARROI 1 , P . P . G . W . ( Chairman Charity Committee ) , said he did not ^ Pect being called upon on that occasion to address them in the iodpe . but he

"at thought that he might have had an opportunity at a later stage to say a few « oras on behalf ot the Charities . On behalf of himself and the Charily Comfo of' u tendcred tneir sincere ana heartfelt thanks , and their hearty good wishes or the handsome donation they had voted on behalf of the Masonic Charities . ¦ * ny ° ' them knew the advantages of these Charities . Had they not felt a warm tha 'l "' '" " lese Charities , it might be that he would not have been standing there nking them for the handsome donation from Prince George Lodge . Those that ' ' ' - * WGrC wortliy of t ' le su PP ° * everv Mason in the province , and he felt ,. 1 Without excentinn . thp . v were tin ; noblest Prinrili * . ' ; rhii mim ^ n , nn ^ . ^ nll

timrTtl ! ' '' e certa ' tn ; lt '" administration of them there was , at the present that II greatest care exercised that any Freemason could desire , and he knew awar H WEre mana £ ed witn economy and efficiency . Most of them would bo bec e "' a'at-the Aged Freemasons' Festival held in February last , X ' , 000 had the r scriued t . o the fund . Considering the limited number of Freemasons in Sucj 0 Unlr y , and that it was entirely voluntary , lie believed there was no other y or bod y of men who could produce such a result . Shortly they would

Centenary Celebration Of The Prince George Lodge, No. 308, At Eastwood.

have the Festivals of the Girls' and Boys' Schools , and both deserved their warmest support . Me conveyed to them , on behalf of his lodge , No . 290 , Huddersfield , hearty good wishes , and again thanked them for their donation to these Charities . Bro . LUPTON , P . P . G . D . ( Vice-Chairman of Charity Committee ) , said that generally a man spoke with greatest effect after dinner when pleading for a good cause ; he was , however , thankful to say that on that occasion he had no need to

plead . Was it St . James who said " Show me thy faith by thy works ? " The brethren of Prince George Lodge had that day shown their works . No greater proof of the interest they took in their lodge could be shown than the magnificent action they had taken in voting such a sum to the Royal Masonic Institutions . There was no need to plead for those Charities in West Yorks , for he believed that their true West Yorks common sense taught them that the money devoted in this

manner brought its own reward . As far as the province was concerned they were in the proud position of not being forced to reject any candidates who came forward for their Charity if they were properly qualified . By supporting these Charities , viz ., the Boys' School , the Girls' School , and the Aged Masons and Widows , they were stirring up a power which enabled them to do good , and he heartily thanked them for the splendid manner in which they had shown their sympathy on that occasion .

Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an elaborate menu had been provided by Duckworth , of Rochdale , the room being very tastefully decorated , and the tables being also well furnished with floral decorations . On the removal of the cloth , the several toasts were successively proposed and honoured .

Annual Supper Of The United Mariners Lodge Of Instruction, No. 30.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE UNITED MARINERS LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 30 .

A very pleasant and happy meeting to celebrate a successful termination of the year ' s work was held at the Duke of Albany , Kitto-road , Nunhead , on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., Bro . E . Eedle , P . M . 1441 , Preceptor , took the chair , ably supported by Bros . J . Wimble , P . M . 1901 , Treas ., as S . W ., and G . F . Hipkins , S . D . 1598 , Sec , as J . W ., through whose indefatigable exertions the whole proceedings were brought to such a successful issue . There were also present Bros . Hattersley .

P . M . ; Dearing , P . P . G . S . of W . Herts ; W . E . Goodwins , P . P . G . Org . Herts ; Wyng , P . M . ; Dallimore , P . M . ; Bale , P . M . ; F . Neale , W . M . 1981 ; Davidson , Wilkinson , P . M . ; E . Talbot , P . M . ; Pargeter , P . M . ; Omer , P . M . ; Mackway , P . M . ; A . E . Kipps , E . Hattersley , Millington , Cook , Dickson , King , William Morris , Medcalf , Mullens , R . E . Clarke , J . Hill , C . Bell , Reynolds , Conyers , C . Morris , Macdonald , Morgan , Jas . Smith , Cavill , Smales , Rawlings , McLaughlin , Morgan , Kennedy , and C . H . Stone , P . M .

A capital supper was provided by the hostess , Mrs . Pearce , to which justice was done .

Upon the removal of the cloth the President , Bro . EEDLE , gave the customary loyal and Masonic toasts in capital style , which were right royally received . The toast of the evening was presented by Bro . DEARINO , P . M ., viz ., " Success to the United Mariners Lodge of Instruction , " remarking that under the able guidance of his old friend , Bro . Eedle , Preceptor , it had rendered excellent service to the brethren , and the presence of such a goodly number showed

the esteem he and the other permanent officers of the lodge was held in . If the brethren showed their interest in the lodge and attended to support those offhers they would not tire in rendering all the assistance that lay in their power . Bro . Eedle was master of the ceremonies in other degrees , therefore under His able tuition he ( Bro . Dearing ) was confident the lodge would not suffer , and he wished it in future a most successful career .

In reply , Bro . EEDLE said that the Executive of the lodge of instruction were deeply grateful to the brethren for such heartiness shown . He congratulated them upon such an unqualified success , both as regards that annual supper and also to the many able workers that had gained much of their Masonic knowledge

in that lodge . He was fully conscious of the honour done him in electing him Preceptor for the eighth time , and would state most cordially that he would spare no efforts to further the interest of the United Mariners Lodge . Too much praise could not be bestowed upon Bros . G . F . Hipkins , Sec , and Wimble , Treas ., for their exertions in catering so well for their comfort .

Bro . WIMIILE , P . M . 1 9 , Treas ., thanked the brethren for the trust reposed in him for the 10 th year in electing him Treasurer , and pledged himself to a faithful discharge ol all monies committed to his keeping . Greater praise was due to the Preceptor and Secretary than to himself , as at times his professional engagements caused his absenting himself , but his interest in the lodge was still great , and he would do his utmost for its benefit .

Bro . G . F . HIPKINS , Sec , in reply , stated his labour in the lodge was out of love fur its prosperity , and none was too hard , so long as that end was achieved . He would like to mention a strong point that was made in the lodge , that any brother desirous of office could almost , without exception , take that position

forthwith ; therefore , heshould heartily welcome more brethren who would honour them with a visit . He had taken the greatest interest in the lodge , and before he was a Master Mason joined , and hoped still to remain many years among them , and sec the result of their labours , which had already been evidenced by miny worthy and distinguished brethren .

The toast of ¦ ' The Visitors " having been 'duly honoured , it was very ably responded to by Bros . DEARING , WVNG , GOODWIN , MULLENS , CONYERS , BELL CLARKE , and MORRIS . The PRESIDENT next proposed a toast to " The Brethren of the Mather Lodge , No . 30 , " under whose fostering care the lodge of instruction was held . They all expressed their gratitude for this kindness for granting the warrant , thereby enabling them to carry on the good work . ' Bros . COOK and MCLAUGHLIN very suitably replied .

" The Health of the Proprietress " was next proposed , with the best thanka of the meeting tor giving such a capital repast and allowing the lodg : of instruction to be held in such a splendid room , wishing her long life and happiness . The toast was drunk most cordially . The harmony of the meeting was greatly enhanced by son ; s from Bros . Eedle , Hill , Kipps , Gosdwins , and Clarke , and reciti ' . ions from Br j > . Jas . Smith , Smales , and E . Talbot . Bros . Kipps and Goodwins , R . A . M ., Medallist S . of Arts , ably presided at the piano .

THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES the Piince and Princess of Wales are to be the guests of the Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury at Hatfield during the Whitsuntide holidays , and on Saturday , the 30 th May , will drive over to ft . Albans for the purpose of visiting the Hath and West of England Agricultural Society's Show . It is also said that there will be a ; . ; rand garden party at 1 latlicld early in July , which will be attended by many members ol the Koyal Family , and also by several Uoyal personages , who will come to England in order to be present at the wedding of Prince Charles of Denmark and the Princess Maud of Wales .