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Bro . POWELL expressed an opinion that it would have been better if the Subcommittee had not closed the list ot nominations so promptly . He thought an election was of service to the financial position of the Fund , and he also raised the ouestion as to the right of the Executive Committee to delegate their power to a Sub-Committee ; but a reference to the by-laws confirmed their action . Bro . E . H . SHORTO moved the re-election of Bro . J . R . Lord as Treasurer . Bro . J seconded the proposition , with which was coupled the thanks of the brethren to Bro . Lord , and it was most cordially agreed to .
In proposing the re-election of his old friend , Bro . J . R . Gover , as Hon . Sec . Bro . W . J . HUGHAN , Vice-Patron , referred to the fact of Bro . Gover having been the father of the fund , and acted as its Secretary since its formation . It was now just attaining its majority , and its success was to be attributed to Bro . Gover ' s able management . Speaking in round figures , they had received £ 6003 had been absorbed in
and dispensed . £ 4000 , and of the latter only ^ 400 expenses , which included the printing and the other absolutely necessary expenses , So long as Bro . Gover would serve them , so long would they delight to re-elect him . ( Hear , hear ) . These remarks were heartily endorsed by Bro . S . J ONES , who seconded the resolution , which was agreed to with much enthusiasm .
Bro . CHAS . S . STEDDINGS proposed , and Bro . CHAS . PIPEK seconded the reelection of Bro . W . H . Dillon as Assistant Secretary . Bros . W . Allsford and W . Stanbury were re-elected Auditors . The Committee were re-elected with the addition of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and the Provincial Grand Secretary .
The three candidates elected on the Fund were from Lodges Benevolence , No . 666 , Princetown ; St . Maurice , No . 185 s , Plympton ; and St . John ' s , No . 70 , Pl ymouth . The brethren appointed as Guardians wero asked to report annually to the Committee as to the progress and condition of each child . The C HAIRMAN moved a vote of thanks to the W . M . and brethren of St . John's , No . 32 S , for their reception . He expressed the hope that the meeting would be an augury of additional support in the future .
Bro . J STOCKER , Prov . G . Sec , in seconding the motion , said it was the first time that the experiment had been tried of holding the meeting outside the City of Exeter or Plymouth . Its success warranted them in visiting other towns in the province—a procedure that he believed would be conducive to the greater success of the Fund . The compliment was acknowledged by the W . M . of 32 S .
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Montagu Lodge , No . 665 . The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Easter Monday at the Masonic Hall , Lyme Regis , when the following brethren were present : Bros . H . R . Morgan , P . G . Org ., W . M . ; S . S . Hasluck , P . S . G . D ., I . P . M . ; [ E . H . Wallis , P . P . G . S . B ., S . W . ; Rev . Rowland Hill , P . G . Chap ., J . W . j J . RadforJ , P . P . J . G . D ., Treas .,- R . C . Radford , P . G . Supt . of Works , Sec . ; D . T . Chapman , actingS . D . ; W . H .
Shepheard , J . D . ; W . H . Kerbey , P . P . G . Supt . of Works , D . C . ; F . G . Greenham , I . G . ; E . Sprackling , Stwd . ; W . A . L . Paul , P . M . 491 ; J . Spurr , C . W . Bloye , and G . Legg , Tyler . Lodge was opened , and after the usual routine of business , an unanimous vote was taken in favour of the candidature of Mr . F . Paul , who was ably initiated by the W . M ., and followed by an eloquent interpretation of the Charge by Bro . Kerbey , P . M . Bro . Kerbey , the oldest subscribing Past Master of the lodge , then presented the I . P . M .,
Bro . S . S . Hasluck , Sec . iS , with a Past Master ' s jewel . The task before him , said Bro . Kerbey , " was peculiarly a happy one , devolving into a duty equally gratifying for two reasons , the first especially , because it was a case of " giving honour to whom honour was due , " and secondly , because the day had now come for the brethren to present this little memento of Bro . Hasluck's happy association with Lodge Montagu , CO 5 . It was no small thing for a London brother to undertake the government of a
provincial lodge so far off from town , and to devote his attention to the cares ? nd business thereof , but that their worthy friend had performed his duties to the entire satisfaction of the brethren and with pleasure to his cc-operators was an undoubted fact ; and that he should have been unanimously elected a second time proved that fact , and further showed their brother to be a ruler of exceptional merit . That domestic trouble should have kept him away during
some part of the latter year , of course , provoked their regret and sympathy , 'lhe bestowal of a jewel voted from lodge funds was not an annual custom in 665 ; it was only voted to Past Masters of exceptional merit and it was 13 years since such a presentation had been made . In this instance the jewel about to be handed over had been unanimously voted to mark the brother ' s high appreciation of sterling service , and as an expression of sympathy in domestic trouble . In pinning the jewel to Bro .
Hasluck s breast , Bro . Kerbey added , I think , sir , 1 can say no more—acts are more thin words . The W . M . and Treasurer briefly interpolated by endorsing all that Bro . Kerbey had said and _ by expressing the cordial manner in which Bro . Hasluck had managed all that appertained to the welfare of his lodge during his terms of office . The Worshipful recipient said he was overwhelmed and exceedingly flattered when he received notice of the presentation . He was afraid his repeated absence had taxed their patience , but he assured them
he came at the earliest possible moment , and had the jewel been sent it would have deprived him of half the pleasure associated with receiving it . Bro . Has-IUC . ; , therefore , desired first and foremost to thank the brethren for forbearance , and next most warmly to thank them for the beautiful jewel with which Bro . Kerbey had just adorned his breast and for the many kind things that had been said in presenting it . il A , e move in ' ° 'he new na " he was exceedingly proud to find the gigantic strides that had
been made and to recognise the excellent esprit de corps that was apparent . IK ? umbers ar ' energy go on increasing , and if at any time Bro . Hasluck should be . , . 8 ht helpful in the lodge he would do his very best to obey the call of the lodge Th ' \» r « ^ tne ] ewe ''' 'd a strong bond between himself and Lodge Montague , ne W . M . announced a donation from a brother of £ 5 5 s . towards the D . P . G . Master ' s i > t lor the Boys' School . The late Bro . H . Miller ' s certificate was accepted and ordered 10 ne framed and hung up in open lodge . Alter " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .
Olicana Lodge , No . 1522-banl 7 ' f , t ' , » M nt , lttIc Yor , tsnire tmvn of 111 < ley is delightfully situated on the south l-iti . ot the Wharfe some six miles below the beautiful monastic ruin of Bolton . It has watp 1 ! , nt 0 a ralher famt ' nea , th resort > and if "i" " d dale . wood and trenllM < - ' lh strcn E invigorating moorland air constitute any claim to such title , aim Jli , may , fail , y be said , 0 possess it . To exchange the murky , smoke-laden leave trT ? \ " ih ' i ™ Bradford for the health-giving breezes of Rombalds Moor ; to
-u ind . iri . Ji ' " . ny watcrs of the Airc tor the lim P streams of the Wharfe has likeI it y me [ chan 's of the West Riding to make their homes at Ilkley , and thus ratunl 1 . t- become what house agents call " residential . " Combined with the and iri . L y , 'f f "" ° undings , Hkley also has other interests . To the historian of Br Jain v , ? , ' . st ll ls not wilb ° < " attraction . In the days of the Roman conquest Tiacesnf B anaj '" L , omcsday book we find ! t Hlicltcia ; to-day it is Ilkley . t" < ieU ' 7 rnan occupation , Druidical altar stones and Runic inscriptions are not far t ( > c tek an 1 a " ""; P on > uruidical altar stones and Runic inscriptions are not far
a * i " to t ' h .. , 1 L a ? been wriUen , and still more might be penned which would wc musf ., „? i 1 "I " 011 nalurc ha ! i s ° lavishly bestowed upon the neighbourhood . But """' iohim . in . M •away ; "klc > , > 0 | roursi : ' possesses a Masonic lodge . This now l , a sheld iu „ . •, va ? ' 0 llni , c < 1 i » > -VI- It lias had its ups and downs of course and , a st two MIT " und . , rat ' " unfavouiable conditions from time to time . Within the M asonic Han wu eVer * . ., has e . btained what it hopes will be a permanent home . A w « laid in XfiV . t £ n bui , t a " furnished . The foundation-stone of the new building in 1896 in the second Mastership of Bro . Dr . Johnstone , he and Bro . Gaunt
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jointly performing the ceremony . In 1 S 97 , the new rooms , which comprise _ handsome lodge and supper rooms , preparation chambers and conveniences of all kinds—were opened , Bro . C . Dilly , the W . M ., sparing no pains worthily to celebrate that event . Through the munificence of the brethren much has been contributed which would otherwise have fallen upon the lodge funds , and gifts , from time to time , come in which show how genuine is the interest which the new surroundings and conditions have created . A conspicuous instance of this kind occurred at the last regular meeting of the lodge , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst . It was but an ordinary meeting . The W . M ., Bro . C . Dilly ,
who , it may be mentioned , is deservedly popular , and is now serving his second consecutive year in the chair , was supported by Bros . Dr . T . Johnstone , I . P . M . ; Scott , S . W ., Boden , J . W . ; Dr . Turner , Sec . ; T . Critchley , P . M ., Chap . ; Green , S . D . ; Holmes , P . M ., as J . D . ; E . Critchley , as I . G . ; and Sykes , Tyler . Amongst others there were also present Bros . J . W . Whitaker , Wilson , Taylor , Dr . Nixon , Johnson , Walton , and Horsman . There were also two E . As ., Bros . Titley and West , and one F . C , Bro . Bacon . The visitors comprised Bros . J . Matthewman , P . M . 1019 , P . Prov . A . G . Sec . j W . Greenwood , P . M . 439 : and Stocks , 439 .
After the lodge was opened , and the minutes had been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . A . Riley , 2330 , as a joining member , and he was unanimously elected . This done , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . West was duly passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . The working tools were presented by the J . W ., Bro . Boden . The lodge having been lowered to the First Degree , a most interesting ceremony occurred . Olicana Lodge , it appears , from its formation , has been without a banner . Two of the oldest P . Ms ., Bros . Gaunt and Johnstone ,
determined that this reproach should continue , no longer , and they therefore gave instructions which were most willingly carried out by the Secretary , with the result that , hanging on the right of the W . M . ' s chair was a beautiful lodge banner , inscribed , Olicana , 1 5 22 , with the dates 1 S 74 and 1 S 9 S . This Bro . C . Dilly , the W . M ., called upon Bro . Johnstone formally to present . Bro . Dr . Johnstone first expressed his regret that Bro . Giunt , a founder and the first W . M . of Olicana , should not be present to take part in a presentation , of which with himself he was joint donor , explaining that the absence of Bro .
Gaunt must be accounted for by the precarious condition of his health . Bro . Johnstone then gave a very interesting historical disquisition upon banners generally and their associations , pointing out that from their earliest introduction they had been connected with Yorkshire , instancing the banner presented to the Emperor Constantine at his coronation in the historic capital of the county . He ( Bro . Johnstone ) trusted that the brethren of Olicana would regard it as their duty to rally round the banner of their lodge , and to bring their grievances , if they had any , to be fully and fairly discussed at
its foot ; that they would hold it proudly aloft , and would not suffer its brightness tobe dimmed or its purity in any degree to be smirched . Bro . Johnstone concluded by asking , the W . M . and brethren to accept the gift in the name of Bro . Gaunt and himself . Bro . C . Dilly suitably replied , and proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Bros . Gaunt and Johnstone for their handsome present . This was seconded by Bro . Holmss , P . M ., and carried by acclamation . The banner is of pale blue silk with heavy fringe , and very chaste in design . For centre piece , instead of displaying a gaudy and more or less inaccurate heraldic blazon ,
it exhibits a beautiful reproduction of the three Scandinavian crosses which occupy so prominent a position on the south side of the exterior of Ilkley Parish Church . These stones are covered with rudely-carved rope or wicker work ornamentation together with symbolic figures , of evil , and of Christian saints and emblems . On the centre and largest may be traced the eagle , the bull , the lion , and the man ; referring to the four evangelists . This is not the place to go into the history or the antiquity of these old relics of a former age , but it must be admitted that they form a most suitable picture and most appropriate centre for the banner of the Olicana Lodge .
The next incident of the evening was the presentation by Bro . Salmon of a pair of globes . Bro . Salmon was unable to be present , but his gift was duly appreciated and acknowledged on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Dr . ^ Johnstone . It may be noted in passing that Bro . Salmon belongs to a former generation of Freemasons , in proof of which it may be mentioned that he was a Prov . Officer under the Earl of Mexborough who died Prov . G . Master of West Yorkshire on Christmas Day , 1 S 60 . This concluded the business of the evening , and after a portion of Holy Writ had been read by the Chaplain , the lodge was closed .
The brethren went down to a very excellent and well-cooked supper , at which the W . M . p layed host in his accustomed hearty way . This disposed of , the usual toasts , loyal , Masonic and personal followed , interspersed with songs and recitations . Olicana's prospects appear bright and rosy , and under able guidance it will , we doubt not , rise to prominence . It now numbers 5 6 members and additions are continually being made to its steadily increasing roll .
Earl of Mornington Lodge , No . 2000 . The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , W ., on Friday , the 25 th ult . Bro . Wilfred A . Bowser , the W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . R . S . Fairbank . S . W . ; W . Turner , J . W . ; J . H . Lavies , P . M ., SJCJ H . T . Taylor . S . D . ; A . D . Jones , J . D . ; J . Davidson . I . G . ; R . Lake , I . P . M . ; J . Pollard , P . M . ; E . Hughes , P . M . ; and a large number of other members and visitors . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the February meeting were confirmed , and various lodge matters were disposed of . The W . M ., Bro . Bowser , then
raised successively Bros . Robert J . Probyn Williams and Arthur C . Probyn Williams to the Third Degree , and subsequently passed Bros . John B . Dunning , Walter A . Bird , and Thomas G . banders to the Second Degree . Labour being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , served in the best Cafe Royal style . The W . M . presided , and was warmly congratulated by both members and visitors on the able manner in which he had performed the somewhat arduous ceremonies in lodge . The proceedings at refreshment were enlivened by a choice selection of part songs , excellently rendered by members of the lodge .
The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close one of the most successful and enjoyableevenings ever spent in the Earl of Mornington Lodge .
Albany Lodge , No . 2652 . ' The first installation meeting of this lodge subsequent to its consecration was held on the 5 th instant , at the Albany Club , Kingston-on-Thames , the surroundings of which are so beautiful , standing , as the house does , on the banks of the Thames in the prettiest spot of the Teddington Reach , that it is a matter for regret the gatherings cannot be continued throughout the summer . Being only just a year old , the membership is small in comparison , but only members of the Albany Club are eligible for election . There has been good progress made , and welcome strength is gained by veteran Masons joining , thus , as it were , taking a fresh lease of life as such .
Bro . S . S . Goodman , the first Master , has had to take up his residence far off , and so will be unable to continue his solicitous care for the lodge he assisted to found ; but he came in order to install his successor and rule the lodge for the last time as W . M . There was a grand attendance of members and visitors , and after the W . M . had raised Bro . Noel Johnson to the Degree of M . M ., he installed Bro . H . Horton in the chair of K . S ., Bro . F . W . Hancock , P . M . 54 s , acting as Dir . of Cer . The other chairs were temporarily filled by Bros . W . Drewett , as S . W ., and W . H . D . Pearse , as J . W .
The new W . M . appointed and invested the following as officers : Bros . Major G . A . Petter , S . W . ; David Harrison , P . M . 227 , J . W . ; the Rev . G . I . Swinnerton , M . A . Chap . ; W . M . Wilkinson , P . P . G . R . Surrey , Treas . ; Vernon R . Schalch , Sec . ; F . W . Hancock , P . M . 54 s , S . D . ; C . L . Godwin , J . D . ; Dr . F . T . Bennett . I . G . ; T . Wholey , P . M . 2470 , D . C ; Noel Johnson , Org . ; H . A . Leatherdale , P . W . Long , and W . G . Hanson , Stewards ; and S . Murrells , Tyler . At the banquet which followed a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the outgoing
W . M . Bro . Johnson , the Organist of the lodge , had provided an excellent programme of music , and , though one of the lady vocalists was unable to fulfil her engagement , there was ample to delight the company . Bro . Herbert Grover , the accomplished tenor , sang two charming songs composed by Bro . Noel Johnson— " If thou wert blind " and '' Forgotten " —and sang them so splendidly that the composer personally thanked the sin ? er for the beautiful rendering of his music . Miss Miry Hutton gave several songs with equal acceptance , and Bro . Noel Johnson delighted his brethren with a misterly display of execution on the violoncello . Speeches were short , and it is the intention of the W . M . of the Albany Lodge to put sweet music before toasts and talk at every meeting under his rule ,
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Bro . POWELL expressed an opinion that it would have been better if the Subcommittee had not closed the list ot nominations so promptly . He thought an election was of service to the financial position of the Fund , and he also raised the ouestion as to the right of the Executive Committee to delegate their power to a Sub-Committee ; but a reference to the by-laws confirmed their action . Bro . E . H . SHORTO moved the re-election of Bro . J . R . Lord as Treasurer . Bro . J seconded the proposition , with which was coupled the thanks of the brethren to Bro . Lord , and it was most cordially agreed to .
In proposing the re-election of his old friend , Bro . J . R . Gover , as Hon . Sec . Bro . W . J . HUGHAN , Vice-Patron , referred to the fact of Bro . Gover having been the father of the fund , and acted as its Secretary since its formation . It was now just attaining its majority , and its success was to be attributed to Bro . Gover ' s able management . Speaking in round figures , they had received £ 6003 had been absorbed in
and dispensed . £ 4000 , and of the latter only ^ 400 expenses , which included the printing and the other absolutely necessary expenses , So long as Bro . Gover would serve them , so long would they delight to re-elect him . ( Hear , hear ) . These remarks were heartily endorsed by Bro . S . J ONES , who seconded the resolution , which was agreed to with much enthusiasm .
Bro . CHAS . S . STEDDINGS proposed , and Bro . CHAS . PIPEK seconded the reelection of Bro . W . H . Dillon as Assistant Secretary . Bros . W . Allsford and W . Stanbury were re-elected Auditors . The Committee were re-elected with the addition of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and the Provincial Grand Secretary .
The three candidates elected on the Fund were from Lodges Benevolence , No . 666 , Princetown ; St . Maurice , No . 185 s , Plympton ; and St . John ' s , No . 70 , Pl ymouth . The brethren appointed as Guardians wero asked to report annually to the Committee as to the progress and condition of each child . The C HAIRMAN moved a vote of thanks to the W . M . and brethren of St . John's , No . 32 S , for their reception . He expressed the hope that the meeting would be an augury of additional support in the future .
Bro . J STOCKER , Prov . G . Sec , in seconding the motion , said it was the first time that the experiment had been tried of holding the meeting outside the City of Exeter or Plymouth . Its success warranted them in visiting other towns in the province—a procedure that he believed would be conducive to the greater success of the Fund . The compliment was acknowledged by the W . M . of 32 S .
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Montagu Lodge , No . 665 . The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Easter Monday at the Masonic Hall , Lyme Regis , when the following brethren were present : Bros . H . R . Morgan , P . G . Org ., W . M . ; S . S . Hasluck , P . S . G . D ., I . P . M . ; [ E . H . Wallis , P . P . G . S . B ., S . W . ; Rev . Rowland Hill , P . G . Chap ., J . W . j J . RadforJ , P . P . J . G . D ., Treas .,- R . C . Radford , P . G . Supt . of Works , Sec . ; D . T . Chapman , actingS . D . ; W . H .
Shepheard , J . D . ; W . H . Kerbey , P . P . G . Supt . of Works , D . C . ; F . G . Greenham , I . G . ; E . Sprackling , Stwd . ; W . A . L . Paul , P . M . 491 ; J . Spurr , C . W . Bloye , and G . Legg , Tyler . Lodge was opened , and after the usual routine of business , an unanimous vote was taken in favour of the candidature of Mr . F . Paul , who was ably initiated by the W . M ., and followed by an eloquent interpretation of the Charge by Bro . Kerbey , P . M . Bro . Kerbey , the oldest subscribing Past Master of the lodge , then presented the I . P . M .,
Bro . S . S . Hasluck , Sec . iS , with a Past Master ' s jewel . The task before him , said Bro . Kerbey , " was peculiarly a happy one , devolving into a duty equally gratifying for two reasons , the first especially , because it was a case of " giving honour to whom honour was due , " and secondly , because the day had now come for the brethren to present this little memento of Bro . Hasluck's happy association with Lodge Montagu , CO 5 . It was no small thing for a London brother to undertake the government of a
provincial lodge so far off from town , and to devote his attention to the cares ? nd business thereof , but that their worthy friend had performed his duties to the entire satisfaction of the brethren and with pleasure to his cc-operators was an undoubted fact ; and that he should have been unanimously elected a second time proved that fact , and further showed their brother to be a ruler of exceptional merit . That domestic trouble should have kept him away during
some part of the latter year , of course , provoked their regret and sympathy , 'lhe bestowal of a jewel voted from lodge funds was not an annual custom in 665 ; it was only voted to Past Masters of exceptional merit and it was 13 years since such a presentation had been made . In this instance the jewel about to be handed over had been unanimously voted to mark the brother ' s high appreciation of sterling service , and as an expression of sympathy in domestic trouble . In pinning the jewel to Bro .
Hasluck s breast , Bro . Kerbey added , I think , sir , 1 can say no more—acts are more thin words . The W . M . and Treasurer briefly interpolated by endorsing all that Bro . Kerbey had said and _ by expressing the cordial manner in which Bro . Hasluck had managed all that appertained to the welfare of his lodge during his terms of office . The Worshipful recipient said he was overwhelmed and exceedingly flattered when he received notice of the presentation . He was afraid his repeated absence had taxed their patience , but he assured them
he came at the earliest possible moment , and had the jewel been sent it would have deprived him of half the pleasure associated with receiving it . Bro . Has-IUC . ; , therefore , desired first and foremost to thank the brethren for forbearance , and next most warmly to thank them for the beautiful jewel with which Bro . Kerbey had just adorned his breast and for the many kind things that had been said in presenting it . il A , e move in ' ° 'he new na " he was exceedingly proud to find the gigantic strides that had
been made and to recognise the excellent esprit de corps that was apparent . IK ? umbers ar ' energy go on increasing , and if at any time Bro . Hasluck should be . , . 8 ht helpful in the lodge he would do his very best to obey the call of the lodge Th ' \» r « ^ tne ] ewe ''' 'd a strong bond between himself and Lodge Montague , ne W . M . announced a donation from a brother of £ 5 5 s . towards the D . P . G . Master ' s i > t lor the Boys' School . The late Bro . H . Miller ' s certificate was accepted and ordered 10 ne framed and hung up in open lodge . Alter " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .
Olicana Lodge , No . 1522-banl 7 ' f , t ' , » M nt , lttIc Yor , tsnire tmvn of 111 < ley is delightfully situated on the south l-iti . ot the Wharfe some six miles below the beautiful monastic ruin of Bolton . It has watp 1 ! , nt 0 a ralher famt ' nea , th resort > and if "i" " d dale . wood and trenllM < - ' lh strcn E invigorating moorland air constitute any claim to such title , aim Jli , may , fail , y be said , 0 possess it . To exchange the murky , smoke-laden leave trT ? \ " ih ' i ™ Bradford for the health-giving breezes of Rombalds Moor ; to
-u ind . iri . Ji ' " . ny watcrs of the Airc tor the lim P streams of the Wharfe has likeI it y me [ chan 's of the West Riding to make their homes at Ilkley , and thus ratunl 1 . t- become what house agents call " residential . " Combined with the and iri . L y , 'f f "" ° undings , Hkley also has other interests . To the historian of Br Jain v , ? , ' . st ll ls not wilb ° < " attraction . In the days of the Roman conquest Tiacesnf B anaj '" L , omcsday book we find ! t Hlicltcia ; to-day it is Ilkley . t" < ieU ' 7 rnan occupation , Druidical altar stones and Runic inscriptions are not far t ( > c tek an 1 a " ""; P on > uruidical altar stones and Runic inscriptions are not far
a * i " to t ' h .. , 1 L a ? been wriUen , and still more might be penned which would wc musf ., „? i 1 "I " 011 nalurc ha ! i s ° lavishly bestowed upon the neighbourhood . But """' iohim . in . M •away ; "klc > , > 0 | roursi : ' possesses a Masonic lodge . This now l , a sheld iu „ . •, va ? ' 0 llni , c < 1 i » > -VI- It lias had its ups and downs of course and , a st two MIT " und . , rat ' " unfavouiable conditions from time to time . Within the M asonic Han wu eVer * . ., has e . btained what it hopes will be a permanent home . A w « laid in XfiV . t £ n bui , t a " furnished . The foundation-stone of the new building in 1896 in the second Mastership of Bro . Dr . Johnstone , he and Bro . Gaunt
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jointly performing the ceremony . In 1 S 97 , the new rooms , which comprise _ handsome lodge and supper rooms , preparation chambers and conveniences of all kinds—were opened , Bro . C . Dilly , the W . M ., sparing no pains worthily to celebrate that event . Through the munificence of the brethren much has been contributed which would otherwise have fallen upon the lodge funds , and gifts , from time to time , come in which show how genuine is the interest which the new surroundings and conditions have created . A conspicuous instance of this kind occurred at the last regular meeting of the lodge , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst . It was but an ordinary meeting . The W . M ., Bro . C . Dilly ,
who , it may be mentioned , is deservedly popular , and is now serving his second consecutive year in the chair , was supported by Bros . Dr . T . Johnstone , I . P . M . ; Scott , S . W ., Boden , J . W . ; Dr . Turner , Sec . ; T . Critchley , P . M ., Chap . ; Green , S . D . ; Holmes , P . M ., as J . D . ; E . Critchley , as I . G . ; and Sykes , Tyler . Amongst others there were also present Bros . J . W . Whitaker , Wilson , Taylor , Dr . Nixon , Johnson , Walton , and Horsman . There were also two E . As ., Bros . Titley and West , and one F . C , Bro . Bacon . The visitors comprised Bros . J . Matthewman , P . M . 1019 , P . Prov . A . G . Sec . j W . Greenwood , P . M . 439 : and Stocks , 439 .
After the lodge was opened , and the minutes had been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . A . Riley , 2330 , as a joining member , and he was unanimously elected . This done , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . West was duly passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . The working tools were presented by the J . W ., Bro . Boden . The lodge having been lowered to the First Degree , a most interesting ceremony occurred . Olicana Lodge , it appears , from its formation , has been without a banner . Two of the oldest P . Ms ., Bros . Gaunt and Johnstone ,
determined that this reproach should continue , no longer , and they therefore gave instructions which were most willingly carried out by the Secretary , with the result that , hanging on the right of the W . M . ' s chair was a beautiful lodge banner , inscribed , Olicana , 1 5 22 , with the dates 1 S 74 and 1 S 9 S . This Bro . C . Dilly , the W . M ., called upon Bro . Johnstone formally to present . Bro . Dr . Johnstone first expressed his regret that Bro . Giunt , a founder and the first W . M . of Olicana , should not be present to take part in a presentation , of which with himself he was joint donor , explaining that the absence of Bro .
Gaunt must be accounted for by the precarious condition of his health . Bro . Johnstone then gave a very interesting historical disquisition upon banners generally and their associations , pointing out that from their earliest introduction they had been connected with Yorkshire , instancing the banner presented to the Emperor Constantine at his coronation in the historic capital of the county . He ( Bro . Johnstone ) trusted that the brethren of Olicana would regard it as their duty to rally round the banner of their lodge , and to bring their grievances , if they had any , to be fully and fairly discussed at
its foot ; that they would hold it proudly aloft , and would not suffer its brightness tobe dimmed or its purity in any degree to be smirched . Bro . Johnstone concluded by asking , the W . M . and brethren to accept the gift in the name of Bro . Gaunt and himself . Bro . C . Dilly suitably replied , and proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Bros . Gaunt and Johnstone for their handsome present . This was seconded by Bro . Holmss , P . M ., and carried by acclamation . The banner is of pale blue silk with heavy fringe , and very chaste in design . For centre piece , instead of displaying a gaudy and more or less inaccurate heraldic blazon ,
it exhibits a beautiful reproduction of the three Scandinavian crosses which occupy so prominent a position on the south side of the exterior of Ilkley Parish Church . These stones are covered with rudely-carved rope or wicker work ornamentation together with symbolic figures , of evil , and of Christian saints and emblems . On the centre and largest may be traced the eagle , the bull , the lion , and the man ; referring to the four evangelists . This is not the place to go into the history or the antiquity of these old relics of a former age , but it must be admitted that they form a most suitable picture and most appropriate centre for the banner of the Olicana Lodge .
The next incident of the evening was the presentation by Bro . Salmon of a pair of globes . Bro . Salmon was unable to be present , but his gift was duly appreciated and acknowledged on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Dr . ^ Johnstone . It may be noted in passing that Bro . Salmon belongs to a former generation of Freemasons , in proof of which it may be mentioned that he was a Prov . Officer under the Earl of Mexborough who died Prov . G . Master of West Yorkshire on Christmas Day , 1 S 60 . This concluded the business of the evening , and after a portion of Holy Writ had been read by the Chaplain , the lodge was closed .
The brethren went down to a very excellent and well-cooked supper , at which the W . M . p layed host in his accustomed hearty way . This disposed of , the usual toasts , loyal , Masonic and personal followed , interspersed with songs and recitations . Olicana's prospects appear bright and rosy , and under able guidance it will , we doubt not , rise to prominence . It now numbers 5 6 members and additions are continually being made to its steadily increasing roll .
Earl of Mornington Lodge , No . 2000 . The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , W ., on Friday , the 25 th ult . Bro . Wilfred A . Bowser , the W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . R . S . Fairbank . S . W . ; W . Turner , J . W . ; J . H . Lavies , P . M ., SJCJ H . T . Taylor . S . D . ; A . D . Jones , J . D . ; J . Davidson . I . G . ; R . Lake , I . P . M . ; J . Pollard , P . M . ; E . Hughes , P . M . ; and a large number of other members and visitors . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the February meeting were confirmed , and various lodge matters were disposed of . The W . M ., Bro . Bowser , then
raised successively Bros . Robert J . Probyn Williams and Arthur C . Probyn Williams to the Third Degree , and subsequently passed Bros . John B . Dunning , Walter A . Bird , and Thomas G . banders to the Second Degree . Labour being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , served in the best Cafe Royal style . The W . M . presided , and was warmly congratulated by both members and visitors on the able manner in which he had performed the somewhat arduous ceremonies in lodge . The proceedings at refreshment were enlivened by a choice selection of part songs , excellently rendered by members of the lodge .
The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close one of the most successful and enjoyableevenings ever spent in the Earl of Mornington Lodge .
Albany Lodge , No . 2652 . ' The first installation meeting of this lodge subsequent to its consecration was held on the 5 th instant , at the Albany Club , Kingston-on-Thames , the surroundings of which are so beautiful , standing , as the house does , on the banks of the Thames in the prettiest spot of the Teddington Reach , that it is a matter for regret the gatherings cannot be continued throughout the summer . Being only just a year old , the membership is small in comparison , but only members of the Albany Club are eligible for election . There has been good progress made , and welcome strength is gained by veteran Masons joining , thus , as it were , taking a fresh lease of life as such .
Bro . S . S . Goodman , the first Master , has had to take up his residence far off , and so will be unable to continue his solicitous care for the lodge he assisted to found ; but he came in order to install his successor and rule the lodge for the last time as W . M . There was a grand attendance of members and visitors , and after the W . M . had raised Bro . Noel Johnson to the Degree of M . M ., he installed Bro . H . Horton in the chair of K . S ., Bro . F . W . Hancock , P . M . 54 s , acting as Dir . of Cer . The other chairs were temporarily filled by Bros . W . Drewett , as S . W ., and W . H . D . Pearse , as J . W .
The new W . M . appointed and invested the following as officers : Bros . Major G . A . Petter , S . W . ; David Harrison , P . M . 227 , J . W . ; the Rev . G . I . Swinnerton , M . A . Chap . ; W . M . Wilkinson , P . P . G . R . Surrey , Treas . ; Vernon R . Schalch , Sec . ; F . W . Hancock , P . M . 54 s , S . D . ; C . L . Godwin , J . D . ; Dr . F . T . Bennett . I . G . ; T . Wholey , P . M . 2470 , D . C ; Noel Johnson , Org . ; H . A . Leatherdale , P . W . Long , and W . G . Hanson , Stewards ; and S . Murrells , Tyler . At the banquet which followed a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the outgoing
W . M . Bro . Johnson , the Organist of the lodge , had provided an excellent programme of music , and , though one of the lady vocalists was unable to fulfil her engagement , there was ample to delight the company . Bro . Herbert Grover , the accomplished tenor , sang two charming songs composed by Bro . Noel Johnson— " If thou wert blind " and '' Forgotten " —and sang them so splendidly that the composer personally thanked the sin ? er for the beautiful rendering of his music . Miss Miry Hutton gave several songs with equal acceptance , and Bro . Noel Johnson delighted his brethren with a misterly display of execution on the violoncello . Speeches were short , and it is the intention of the W . M . of the Albany Lodge to put sweet music before toasts and talk at every meeting under his rule ,