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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hertfordshire.
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , he had succeeded in placing the Hertfordshire candidate at the head of the poll for the Male Fund . He also showed how Hertfordshire had raised upwards of £ 2000 for our Charitable Institutions in 1892 , of which the Benevolent Institution had received nearly £ 1900 at its Jubilee Festival , and quite £ 2000 during the present year , of which the same Charity had received about £ i 45 ° in February , when he ( Bro . Keyser ) had presided at its Festival ; and he concluded his statement , which was received throughout with every possible mark of satisfaction , by expressing the hope that the same loyal support would be continued .
Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and about one-halt tne brethren who had attended adjourned to the banquet-room , where , under the auspices of the managing committee of the Kingswood Lodge , mine hostess of the Crown Hotel had prepared an elaborate repast , to which ample justice was done .
On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts received due honour , those of "The Oueen and the Craft , " " The Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " "The Grand Officers , " and "The Provincial Grand Officers " being proposed from the chair ; while that of " The Prov . Grand Master " was given by Bro . G EORGE E . LAKE , D . P . G . M .
' It is needless to say that a most enthusiastic reception was accorded to them all , but more especially to the first two , out of respect to the great event of the previous day with which her Majesty and the Prince of Wales were so intimately associated , while that of the Provincial Grand Master was drunk in a manner that bore eloquent testimony to the deep , respect and affection in which Bro . Halsey is held by the members of his province .
The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . Surgeon-Major KIDDLE , and that of "The Masonic Charities" by Bro . J AMES TERRY , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to whom a most hearty greeting was given , and by whom an effective reply of thanks to the province generally for its large-hearted support of the Charities , as well as to the Provincial Grand Master for the services he had rendered and the
kindly interest he was always exhibiting in their welfare . In proposing the combined toast of "The W . Ms , of the Lodges , and the W . M . and Brethren of the Kingswood Lodge , " the PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER paid a handsome compliment to the latter for the admirable manner in which the arrangements for the day had been carried out , and expressed his great regret that he had been prevented by the Parliamentary duties
devolving on Bro . W . L . Jackson , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master designate of West Yorkshire , from introducing that distinguished brother to the meeting , especially as so many founders and members of the Kingswood Lodge were members of lodges in that province . When due response had been made by the W . M . of the entertaining lodge , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion with the Tyler ' s toast .
It is only just to add that the Committee of the Kingswood Lodge deserve the greatest credit for the manner in which they fulfilled their difficult task . It was the first time it had been honoured with the presence of Prov . Grand Lodge under its banner and the Prov . Grand Master correctly interpreted the feelings of all present when he described the
meeting as one of complete success . The musical arrangements , which were in charge of Bro . Goodwins , the Organist of the lodge , were also most creditably carried out , the singing of Miss Alice Motterway and Bros . H . Emlyn and Barry Lindon being especially effective , and receiving a full measure of applause .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .
Two important epochs will , we think , ever be associated with the holding of the 1893 annual meeting at Beverley . The first prominent feature of the gathering on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., was the fact that the Constitutional Lodge , No . 294 on the Grand roll , was celebrating its centenary , having been founded on the 17 th June , 1793 , and it was at the brethren ' s invitation that the Provincial Grand Master , the Most Hon . the Marquess of
Zetland , decided that a Provincial Grand Lodge should be held at the old Minster town ; and the other event—and , we take it , the more important ' epoch from a national point of view—was the holding of a Provincial Grand Lodge on the eve of the marriage of the Duke of York , son of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . We do not know whether this approximating date to the Royal wedding was designedly fixed or not , but in any case it
was a very pleasing coincidence , and one which the noble marquis took advantage of in his brief allusion to the happy event . The gathering took p lace in the spacious Assembly Rooms , the Masonic Hall not being large enough to accommodate the numbers attending the interesting occasion . In the enforced absence of the popular W . M . elect , Bro . the Earl of Londesborough , the officials of the lodge were assiduous in their attentions to the
comfort and convenience of the influential brethren attending the meeting , and it must be a matter of gratification to them , as also to the esteemed Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . Peck , that everything passed off so satisfactorily . In passing we may mention that in connection with the centenary of the Constitutional Lodge a most interesting incident has occurred , the brethren of the pretty Minster town having received a very substantial and
unexpected gift , prettily engraved and suitably inscribed , viz ., a massive solid silver loving cup , weighing over 52 ounces , from the members of the Beverley Lodge , held in a town also named Beverley , but situate in Massachusetts , United States . The gift was very much admired , and it is almost needless to say that a cablegram was immediately sent off to the
American brethren , warmly thanking them for their fraternal spirit and very handsome gift . But this by the way . The proceedings commenced shortly after two o ' clock , the entre of the Marquess of Zetland being of a very enthusiastic character , his lirst appearance at Provincial Grand Lodge after his retirement from his arduous duties as Viceroy of Ireland , giving additional eclat to the festive gathering . The Prov . Grand Lodge having been opened ,
The P . G . Secretary , Bro . M . C . PECK , P . G . Std . Br . England , read various letters , and the minutes of the last meeting . The annual reports of the Board of Benevolence , of the Charities Association , and of the Educational Fund were duly presented and adopted , being of a very satisfactory character . The PROV . GRAND MASTER having fittingly acknowledged the eminent honorary services rendered to the Craft for upwards of a quarter of a century by the P . G . Secretary , Bro . Peck , Bro . J . W . WOODALL , P . P . G . W ., P . G . Treas . England , moved certain
Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
necessary alterations in the rules of the Educational Fund , which were agreed to . Bro . T . B . WUYTEUEAD , P . P . J . G . W ., P . G . S . B . England , then moved the following resolution standing in his name , which was carried unanimously , viz . : " That the York Lodge , No . 236 , be requested to permit the ancient rolls of Constitution in its possession to be reprinted , with photo - lithographic illustrations , in a uniform manner , with those lately published
by the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire , in order that the whole of such documents , at present known to exist in the county , may form one volume available to Masonic students . 2 . That a sum not exceeding £ 40 be voted from the funds of Provincial Grand Lodge for the purpose of defraying the cost of such publication , which shall be limited to 350 copies . 3 . That a Committee , consisting of the W . M . of the York Lodge , W . Bro . J . Todd , P . P . G . W ., the P . G . Secretary , and the mover be appointed to superintend the publication . "
The Grand Lodge Charity jewels were duly presented to brethren who had served Stewardships in two of the London Masonic Institutions . The Provincial Grand Master then proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing 12 months , the brethren on proceeding to and fro to the dais being heartily cheered , thus testifying to the popularity and wisdom of the selection made by the Marquess in the choice of his officials . The following is a complete list of the appointments :
Bro . Dr . Jones Williams , Ferrum Lodge ... Prov . S . G . W . ,, Joseph Henderson , Humber Lodge ... Prov . J . G . W . " o v TTr U Vorki ; od Z , '" } Prov . G . Chaps . ,, Rev . Egbert Fox Thomas , Lion Lodge ... ) r „ B . B . Hawley , Minerva Lodge ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Col . H . Fawcett Pudsey , Kingston Lodge ... ' ) prQVi g Q . DS . ,, Joel Edgar , Constitutional Lodge ... ... j „ Thos . Baven , Denison Lodge ... ... ) prQV JG . DS . ,, H . C . Clarke , Londesborough Lodge ... J , J-„ J . B . Nicholls , Camalodunum Lodge ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ Hy . Foster , M . D ., York Lodge ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ Thos . H . Pexton , Leopold Lodge ... ... Prov . D . G . D . C . „ Aaron Peat , De la Pole Lodge ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ B . Shaw , St . Cuthbert Lodge ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ Geo . Lei gl ^ Wilberforce Lodge ... - " i Prov . G . Std . Brs . ,, Geo . Manton , Agncola Lodge ... ... ) „ T . B . Redfearn , Wilberforce Lodge ... Prov . A . G . Sec . ,, T . W . Sykes , St . Germain Lodge ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ W . J . Bruce , North York Lodge ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ T . Fidler , Cleveland Lodge ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . „ F . J . Lambert , Kingston Lodge ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .
The Marquess of ZETLAND then referred to . the important event mentioned above , viz ., the Royal Wedding , which , he said , they would all look back upon with feelings of pleasure and satisfaction for many years to come . The memorable event would ever live in the hearts and homes of every brother Freemason and every patriotic Englishman . He had pleasure in moving the following address : To his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , K . G ., & c , & c , & c , Most Worshipful
Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England . May it please your Royal Highness , — The members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire beg most respectfully to offer to your Royal Highness their sincere congratulations upon the marriage of his Royal Highness the Duke of York with her Serene Highness the Princess Victoria Mary of Teck .
They pray that the Great Architect of the Universe will enrich this happy union with every blessing , and they embrace the present opportunity of testifying their loyal attachment to the Royal House of England , and especially to your Royal Highness as the exalted head of the ancient Fraternity . Given at Beverley , on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge , this 5 th day of July , 18 93 . ZETLAND , P . G . M . W . T . ORDE-POWLETT , D . P . G . M .
The address was voted most enthusiastically . Bro . Walter Reynolds was re-elected Treasurer , and Bros . F . Fullerton , P . M ., and W . C . Whitesides , P . M ., the Auditors , also the Board of General Purposes' Committee , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for the annual banquet . The subsequent proceedings were characterised with enthusiasm , and the following settings from the pen of the popular Prov . Grand Secretary were read and sang with gusto :
God save our gracious Queen ! Long live our noble Queen ! God save the Queen 1 Bless her in earthly things , Parent of future kings , Each loyal Mason sings God save the Queen !
Chorus—God bless our future Monarch , Whom ev ' ry Mason hails With joy as his Grand Master , The noble Prince of Wales ! Hail , mystic Light divine ,
May ' st thou ne ' er cease to shine Over this land ; Wisdom in thee wc find , Beauty and Strength combined , Masons are ever joined In heart and hand .
Solo—May gracious Heaven protect him , And all his counsels guide , To rule o ' er this vast Empire , Its chiefest hope and pride . Come then , ye Sons of Light , In joyous strains unite , God save the Oueen !
Lcng may Victoria reign Queen of the azure main , Masons , resound the strain , God save the Queen ! Chorus—God bless our future Monarch , Whom ev ' ry Mason hails With joy as his Grand Master , God bless the Prince of Wales 1
The gathering was most successful in every respect and will ' on £ | - remembered . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Lincolnshire , Bro . W . Harling Sissons , also honoured the gathering with his presence , 3 the dais was a scene of splendour and magnificence .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hertfordshire.
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , he had succeeded in placing the Hertfordshire candidate at the head of the poll for the Male Fund . He also showed how Hertfordshire had raised upwards of £ 2000 for our Charitable Institutions in 1892 , of which the Benevolent Institution had received nearly £ 1900 at its Jubilee Festival , and quite £ 2000 during the present year , of which the same Charity had received about £ i 45 ° in February , when he ( Bro . Keyser ) had presided at its Festival ; and he concluded his statement , which was received throughout with every possible mark of satisfaction , by expressing the hope that the same loyal support would be continued .
Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and about one-halt tne brethren who had attended adjourned to the banquet-room , where , under the auspices of the managing committee of the Kingswood Lodge , mine hostess of the Crown Hotel had prepared an elaborate repast , to which ample justice was done .
On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts received due honour , those of "The Oueen and the Craft , " " The Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " "The Grand Officers , " and "The Provincial Grand Officers " being proposed from the chair ; while that of " The Prov . Grand Master " was given by Bro . G EORGE E . LAKE , D . P . G . M .
' It is needless to say that a most enthusiastic reception was accorded to them all , but more especially to the first two , out of respect to the great event of the previous day with which her Majesty and the Prince of Wales were so intimately associated , while that of the Provincial Grand Master was drunk in a manner that bore eloquent testimony to the deep , respect and affection in which Bro . Halsey is held by the members of his province .
The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . Surgeon-Major KIDDLE , and that of "The Masonic Charities" by Bro . J AMES TERRY , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to whom a most hearty greeting was given , and by whom an effective reply of thanks to the province generally for its large-hearted support of the Charities , as well as to the Provincial Grand Master for the services he had rendered and the
kindly interest he was always exhibiting in their welfare . In proposing the combined toast of "The W . Ms , of the Lodges , and the W . M . and Brethren of the Kingswood Lodge , " the PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER paid a handsome compliment to the latter for the admirable manner in which the arrangements for the day had been carried out , and expressed his great regret that he had been prevented by the Parliamentary duties
devolving on Bro . W . L . Jackson , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master designate of West Yorkshire , from introducing that distinguished brother to the meeting , especially as so many founders and members of the Kingswood Lodge were members of lodges in that province . When due response had been made by the W . M . of the entertaining lodge , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion with the Tyler ' s toast .
It is only just to add that the Committee of the Kingswood Lodge deserve the greatest credit for the manner in which they fulfilled their difficult task . It was the first time it had been honoured with the presence of Prov . Grand Lodge under its banner and the Prov . Grand Master correctly interpreted the feelings of all present when he described the
meeting as one of complete success . The musical arrangements , which were in charge of Bro . Goodwins , the Organist of the lodge , were also most creditably carried out , the singing of Miss Alice Motterway and Bros . H . Emlyn and Barry Lindon being especially effective , and receiving a full measure of applause .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .
Two important epochs will , we think , ever be associated with the holding of the 1893 annual meeting at Beverley . The first prominent feature of the gathering on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., was the fact that the Constitutional Lodge , No . 294 on the Grand roll , was celebrating its centenary , having been founded on the 17 th June , 1793 , and it was at the brethren ' s invitation that the Provincial Grand Master , the Most Hon . the Marquess of
Zetland , decided that a Provincial Grand Lodge should be held at the old Minster town ; and the other event—and , we take it , the more important ' epoch from a national point of view—was the holding of a Provincial Grand Lodge on the eve of the marriage of the Duke of York , son of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . We do not know whether this approximating date to the Royal wedding was designedly fixed or not , but in any case it
was a very pleasing coincidence , and one which the noble marquis took advantage of in his brief allusion to the happy event . The gathering took p lace in the spacious Assembly Rooms , the Masonic Hall not being large enough to accommodate the numbers attending the interesting occasion . In the enforced absence of the popular W . M . elect , Bro . the Earl of Londesborough , the officials of the lodge were assiduous in their attentions to the
comfort and convenience of the influential brethren attending the meeting , and it must be a matter of gratification to them , as also to the esteemed Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . Peck , that everything passed off so satisfactorily . In passing we may mention that in connection with the centenary of the Constitutional Lodge a most interesting incident has occurred , the brethren of the pretty Minster town having received a very substantial and
unexpected gift , prettily engraved and suitably inscribed , viz ., a massive solid silver loving cup , weighing over 52 ounces , from the members of the Beverley Lodge , held in a town also named Beverley , but situate in Massachusetts , United States . The gift was very much admired , and it is almost needless to say that a cablegram was immediately sent off to the
American brethren , warmly thanking them for their fraternal spirit and very handsome gift . But this by the way . The proceedings commenced shortly after two o ' clock , the entre of the Marquess of Zetland being of a very enthusiastic character , his lirst appearance at Provincial Grand Lodge after his retirement from his arduous duties as Viceroy of Ireland , giving additional eclat to the festive gathering . The Prov . Grand Lodge having been opened ,
The P . G . Secretary , Bro . M . C . PECK , P . G . Std . Br . England , read various letters , and the minutes of the last meeting . The annual reports of the Board of Benevolence , of the Charities Association , and of the Educational Fund were duly presented and adopted , being of a very satisfactory character . The PROV . GRAND MASTER having fittingly acknowledged the eminent honorary services rendered to the Craft for upwards of a quarter of a century by the P . G . Secretary , Bro . Peck , Bro . J . W . WOODALL , P . P . G . W ., P . G . Treas . England , moved certain
Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
necessary alterations in the rules of the Educational Fund , which were agreed to . Bro . T . B . WUYTEUEAD , P . P . J . G . W ., P . G . S . B . England , then moved the following resolution standing in his name , which was carried unanimously , viz . : " That the York Lodge , No . 236 , be requested to permit the ancient rolls of Constitution in its possession to be reprinted , with photo - lithographic illustrations , in a uniform manner , with those lately published
by the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire , in order that the whole of such documents , at present known to exist in the county , may form one volume available to Masonic students . 2 . That a sum not exceeding £ 40 be voted from the funds of Provincial Grand Lodge for the purpose of defraying the cost of such publication , which shall be limited to 350 copies . 3 . That a Committee , consisting of the W . M . of the York Lodge , W . Bro . J . Todd , P . P . G . W ., the P . G . Secretary , and the mover be appointed to superintend the publication . "
The Grand Lodge Charity jewels were duly presented to brethren who had served Stewardships in two of the London Masonic Institutions . The Provincial Grand Master then proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing 12 months , the brethren on proceeding to and fro to the dais being heartily cheered , thus testifying to the popularity and wisdom of the selection made by the Marquess in the choice of his officials . The following is a complete list of the appointments :
Bro . Dr . Jones Williams , Ferrum Lodge ... Prov . S . G . W . ,, Joseph Henderson , Humber Lodge ... Prov . J . G . W . " o v TTr U Vorki ; od Z , '" } Prov . G . Chaps . ,, Rev . Egbert Fox Thomas , Lion Lodge ... ) r „ B . B . Hawley , Minerva Lodge ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Col . H . Fawcett Pudsey , Kingston Lodge ... ' ) prQVi g Q . DS . ,, Joel Edgar , Constitutional Lodge ... ... j „ Thos . Baven , Denison Lodge ... ... ) prQV JG . DS . ,, H . C . Clarke , Londesborough Lodge ... J , J-„ J . B . Nicholls , Camalodunum Lodge ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ Hy . Foster , M . D ., York Lodge ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ Thos . H . Pexton , Leopold Lodge ... ... Prov . D . G . D . C . „ Aaron Peat , De la Pole Lodge ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ B . Shaw , St . Cuthbert Lodge ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ Geo . Lei gl ^ Wilberforce Lodge ... - " i Prov . G . Std . Brs . ,, Geo . Manton , Agncola Lodge ... ... ) „ T . B . Redfearn , Wilberforce Lodge ... Prov . A . G . Sec . ,, T . W . Sykes , St . Germain Lodge ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ W . J . Bruce , North York Lodge ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ T . Fidler , Cleveland Lodge ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . „ F . J . Lambert , Kingston Lodge ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .
The Marquess of ZETLAND then referred to . the important event mentioned above , viz ., the Royal Wedding , which , he said , they would all look back upon with feelings of pleasure and satisfaction for many years to come . The memorable event would ever live in the hearts and homes of every brother Freemason and every patriotic Englishman . He had pleasure in moving the following address : To his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , K . G ., & c , & c , & c , Most Worshipful
Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England . May it please your Royal Highness , — The members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire beg most respectfully to offer to your Royal Highness their sincere congratulations upon the marriage of his Royal Highness the Duke of York with her Serene Highness the Princess Victoria Mary of Teck .
They pray that the Great Architect of the Universe will enrich this happy union with every blessing , and they embrace the present opportunity of testifying their loyal attachment to the Royal House of England , and especially to your Royal Highness as the exalted head of the ancient Fraternity . Given at Beverley , on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge , this 5 th day of July , 18 93 . ZETLAND , P . G . M . W . T . ORDE-POWLETT , D . P . G . M .
The address was voted most enthusiastically . Bro . Walter Reynolds was re-elected Treasurer , and Bros . F . Fullerton , P . M ., and W . C . Whitesides , P . M ., the Auditors , also the Board of General Purposes' Committee , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for the annual banquet . The subsequent proceedings were characterised with enthusiasm , and the following settings from the pen of the popular Prov . Grand Secretary were read and sang with gusto :
God save our gracious Queen ! Long live our noble Queen ! God save the Queen 1 Bless her in earthly things , Parent of future kings , Each loyal Mason sings God save the Queen !
Chorus—God bless our future Monarch , Whom ev ' ry Mason hails With joy as his Grand Master , The noble Prince of Wales ! Hail , mystic Light divine ,
May ' st thou ne ' er cease to shine Over this land ; Wisdom in thee wc find , Beauty and Strength combined , Masons are ever joined In heart and hand .
Solo—May gracious Heaven protect him , And all his counsels guide , To rule o ' er this vast Empire , Its chiefest hope and pride . Come then , ye Sons of Light , In joyous strains unite , God save the Oueen !
Lcng may Victoria reign Queen of the azure main , Masons , resound the strain , God save the Queen ! Chorus—God bless our future Monarch , Whom ev ' ry Mason hails With joy as his Grand Master , God bless the Prince of Wales 1
The gathering was most successful in every respect and will ' on £ | - remembered . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Lincolnshire , Bro . W . Harling Sissons , also honoured the gathering with his presence , 3 the dais was a scene of splendour and magnificence .