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Provincial Grand Chapter Of West Yorkshire.
actual Masters or Past Masters of lodges would have been a serious check on the vitality of a chapter , so the obstacle was surmounted by going through a fictitious installation , several brethren sometimes passing the chair of the Iodge in one evening . This practice extended into the present century , until very properly stopped by Grand Lodge . Now for a word of caution to Boards of Installed Masters and Installed Principals . Although long ago abolished from our English Constitution , this practice has not been discarded everywhere . Therefore , Installed
Masters and Principals are enjoined to be careful in the admission of strange visitors , and to ascertain that such visitors have been duly installed into the office of Master in a regular lodge , and are not claiming to be present under a fictitious qualification . The Grand Chapter in August , 1 S 26 , resolved that no one should be eligible as Principal unless the actual Past Master or Master of a Craft lodge . In 1817 there were 21 West Yorkshire chapters on the roll . Of these the following are now on our books : Nos . 61 , 139 , 242 , 265 , 275 , 289 , 290 , 302 , 307 , 308 . Our Provincial Grand Chapter was opened at Dewsbury , May 5 th , 1858 , the late Dr .
Fearnley , of No . 208 , being the ( irst Grand Superintendent . Of the many distinguished companions invested on that day but two survive—Comps . Dd . Salmond and Henry Smith , of No . 302 . Though these venerable companions have travelled far on the road of life , and the dust of time has whitened their hair , yet their hearts beat warm and true to the principles of the Craft they have loved and served so well . May their departure from our midst be long delayed ! Time will not permit , otherwise it would be interesting to give a sketch of many important
events , and to mention many zealous workers by name worthy to fill the page of history appertaining to this great and successful province , now consisting of 45 chapters , with a ( last recorded ) membership of nearly 1600 companions . Without wishing to forestall the future historians of Sincerity Chapter , No . 61—and we know that the four walls of this chapter contain not only valuable material , but skilful and zealous workmen to deal with it—we may mention , beyond the quotation already given as to the first chapter
meeting having been held in 1765 , that ( by the courtesy of several of the present members ) we learn , the minute book containing this interesting entry is still preserved , and I am thus also enabled to tell you that a new or confirmation warrant was granted in 1790 , the chapter continuing in a prosperous condition in 1815 . The name of Charles Whiteley , the grandfather of the present respected member , appears on the minutes of this latter year . On the 29 th October , 1818 , a fresh charter was granted , and , under the rules of the newly United Grand
Chapter , the chapter had to attach itself to some lodge and take its number . It therefore naturally elected to come under the wing of its mother Iodge , Probity , with the then number 84 on the roll . We regret to learn that between the years 1840 and 1859 there is an unfortunate gap in the minutes which at present stands in the way of documentary proof being adduced of the centenary of the chapter's existence . I am sure the companions present will all join with me in fervently hoping that this disqualification may be removed at an early date . It would be
almost invidious to single out names from the many faithful and distinguished members of the chapter still living , but we may all congratulate Excellent Comp . W . Stott , who joined in i 860 , and was Z . in 1866 , as still heading the roll , and Comp . B . W . Jackson , as being a good second , having joined in 1865 . We are not likely to soon forget the names of Thomas Perkinton , Isaac Booth , and our distinguished Comp . Sir Henry Edwards , who was installed Grand Superintendent of this province in 1 S 78 . They have all passed away , but their memories are
still dearly cherished by many of us here to-day . Nor let us overlook the Ute Comp . J . T . Horton , an honorary member , who died in 1 S 95 , whose association with the chapter was specially interesting , seeing that he was a direct descendant of the oldest recorded member of Probity Lodge , namely , William Horton , Esq ., of Coley , Halifax , who was appointed Provincial Grand Master for the West Riding of the County of York in 173 S , the year of the constitution of the Lodge of Probity . Before closing this address , let me , on behalf of this province ,
express our deep obligations , not only for valuable data given on this occasion , but for inestimable assistance for many years back , to West Yorkshire , by Comps . William James Hughan , of Torquay , and Henry Sadler , Sub-Librarian to Grand Lodge in London . These distinguished companions have , as you know , a worldwide reputation as Masonic Authors and Pioneers in the research for Masonic knowledge , and are deservedly held in the highest esteem by the whole band of Masonic students in both hemispheres . Companions , to fully appreciate the
beauties of Freemasonry , we must gaze beyond the details ot organisation or the attainment of office and rank . We should realise that a Degree , however fascinating its ceremonial may be , or beautiful the rhetorical power by which it may be exemplified , yet , unless there is within it a vital and living principle from which its surroundings and accessories are evolved , it is but as a stately fabric , gorgeous and noble in appearance from without , but bare and empty within . On our entrance into Freemasonry , the practice of Charity towards all men was the
great principle inculcated by the First Degree . As Fellow Crafts , we were taught the mortal equality of mankind , and to cultivate our hearts and minds by the study of science and the practice of moral truth and virtue . As Master Masons , we received the injunction to be faithful unto death , even as our Grand Master , and that the descent into the Tomb of Transgression is but the passage
to the Gate of Life . In this Supreme Degree of the Holy Royal Arch , we are summoned to contemplate and approach , and to bend before , with awe and reverence , "the most Sacred and Ineffable Name of Him who is the Great I AM , the Eternal Ruler of the Universe , the Eternal Life , the Premordial Source of all its Principles , and the spring and fountain of every virtue . " £ l No invitations were received for the half-yearly meeting in May , 1901 .
The ACTING GRAND SUPERINTENDENT moved a vote of thanks to the members of Sincerity Chapter , No . 61 , for the arrangements they had made for the meeting of Prov . Grand Chapter . Comp . J . A . GODWIN , J . P ., Prov . G . J ., seconded the motion , which was carried . Comp . R . POTTER , Z . 61 , briefly replied .
Comp . W . WATSON , Hon . Librarian , remarked that photographic copies of all the warrants of the Craft lodges in the province had long ago been obtained , and great advantage had accrued in various ways from having them preserved at the Prov . G . Secretary ' s oflice for reference . In one case , where a warrant had been destroyed by lire , an enlarged copy was made on behalf of our late Bro . Tew , and was now hanging in the lodgeroom , and equal to the original in appearance . The photographs of a
number of thc chapter charters had not , however , been received , and he was about to make an appeal to have them sent in . Many of the companions were aware that a communication was being sent out to the lodges in the province , inviting them to subscribe towards the publication of the " H . F . Beaumont MSS . " He might also state that they had many valuable treasures in the library , which were practically inaccessible to the
brethren of the province generally . With the facilites now afforded for reproductions , the brethren could have placed before them facsimiles in every respect as good as the originals . Those , however , could not be produced without expense , and if sufficient support were accorded—a guinea or two from each lodge occasionally would meet the case—thc publication of those valuable curios could be carried out .
The Prov . Grand Chapter was closed at 4 . 55 p . m . Fifty-two companions sat down to tea , the acting Grand Superintendent presiding .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of North Wales.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF NORTH WALES .
RETIREMENT OF BRO . COLONEL GORDON WARREN ,
A meeting of this Provincial Grand Mark Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , in one of the ancient towers of Carnarvon Castle , on Thursday , the 6 th instant . There was a considerable number of brethren present from Rhyl , Llandudno , Amlwch , Bangor , Carnarvon , Menai Bridge , and other parts of North Wales , and the province was well represented by Provincial Grand Officers , whilst several Grand Officers of England
attended . Among these were the Rector of Llanllyfni , Bro . Rev . Thomas Edwards , P . G . Chap . Eng . ; Bro . T . Westlake Morgan , P . G . Org . Eng . ; and Bros . G . L . Woodley and Robert Owen , P . G . Stwds . Amongst the Provincial Grand Officers were Bros . Edward Roberts , H . M . I . ; Rev . J . Fairchild , R . G . Thomas , W . Walton , J . A . Rodway , P . P . S . G . O . ; W . A . Foster , and other brethren .
The Elffin Lodge , No . 321 , presided over by Bro . Edward Roberts , H . M . Inspector of Schools , P . P . S . G . W ., W . M ., was opened at three o ' clock , and shortly afterwards received the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Col . Hunter , with his Deputy , Bro . Lieut .-Colonel Gordon Warren , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers .
Provincial Grand Lodge was then opened in due form by the Prov . Grand Master . After the usual routine business had been disposed of , the Prov . G . Master appointed and invested his officers for 1901 . They were as follows ; Bro . the Rev . Thomas Edwards , rector of Llanliyfni , Dep . Prov . G . Master .
On making the appointment , Bro . Col . HUNTER said that for very many years the reverend brother had taken the deepest inerest in Mark Freemasonry and in Alasonry generally . He was an old Past Master , and had the honour of being a Past Grand Chaplain of England ; he had also served the province as their Chaplain . On Bro . Col . Gordon Warren handing the Prov . G . Master his chain of office , which he had worn for nearly 13 years ,
Bro . Col . HUNTER told the brethren how highly he had appreciated ( as they all must have done ) the valued services of the retiring Deputy . As they all knew , he was a most distinguished Mason , not only in this province , but in other parts of the country , and made yearly m my special puroeys from Shropshire to attend his duties as Deputy of the province . It was
impossible for him to say enough as to Bro . Col . Gordon Warren ' s Misonic services generally , and on his retirement they would all be glad to hear that the colonel trusted still to be sometimes with them , although he felt his other duties compelled him to tender his resignation as Deputy Prov . G . Master of North Wales .
Bro . the Rev . John Fairchild , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap .... Prov . S . G . W . „ James Porter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ T . Westlake Morgan , P . P . G . Org ., P . G . Org . England ... ... ... p . G . M . O . „ W . Henry Wright , P . P . G . I . G . ... ... Prov . G . S . O . „ F . Fisher Jones , W . M . 324 ... ... Prov . G . J . O . „ the Rev . Pugh Evans , Rector of Llanddoget , near Llanrwst ... ... ... p . G . Chap . „ Capt . Douglas Jones ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ Dr . Kenrick Davies ... ... ... Prov . G . Ree „ Major G . R . Ashley , P . P . S . G . W .... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ W . H . Lloyd Griffith ... ... ... p . S . G . D . „ Philip E . Jones ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ Frank Bellis ... ... ... Prov . G . L of W . „ Owen Rowlands , P . P . G . D . S . Wales ... Prov . G . D . C . „ W . Walton ... ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ W . W . Walton ... ... ... p . G . S . B . „ ] . A . Hornby ... ... ) „ W . Bulkeley Hughes Hunter ... ... " } Prov G Std Brs „ Joseph Arthur James ... ... ., ' . Prov . G . Org . „ Richard Pritchard ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . „ John Owen ... ... ... - \ „ Edward Eustance ... ... " . £ Prov . G . Stwds . ,, Samuel Evans ... ... ... ) » J Vincent ... ... . ' . ' , p . Q , T yIer <
Touching reference was made to the death of the late Bro . W . D . Henderson , Prov . G . Secretary . It was further resolved to make a presentation to Bro . Colonel Gordjn Warren on his retirement . " Hearty good wishes " from the Grand Lodge of England , th- ; Prov . G .
Lodges of South Wales , Shropshire , and Staffordshire having been given , the Prov . G . Lodge was closed . A banquet subsequently took place at the Sportsman Hotel , where Bro . Armstrong catered for the occasion , and at which Bro . Colonel Hunter presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
THE NEW CHURCH AT WOODBROOK 1 LAYING OF FOUNDATION STONE WITH MASONIC HONOURS .
I he foundation stone of the new church at Woodbrook , Trinidad was laid on Thursday , November Sth , at 4 . 30 , by the acting Governor ' iiro Sir Courtenay Knollys , K . C . M . G ., P . M ,, and Past Dep . District Grand Master of the Grand Lodge , Barbadoes . To the west of the s , , jt w . ieie the stone to be laid
was , and on the site of the proposed building , seats were provided for the choir and a large number of guests , among who . n were noticed : Lady Knollys , Miss Knollys , Mr . and Mrs . G . F . Bourne Dr Doyle , Messrs . Hancock , M . A . ; W . Burslem , M . A . ; Mr . and Mrs \ I ' Clarke , Hon . D . B . Horsford , Mrs . and Miss Horsford , Mrs . Fahuy Mr '
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Provincial Grand Chapter Of West Yorkshire.
actual Masters or Past Masters of lodges would have been a serious check on the vitality of a chapter , so the obstacle was surmounted by going through a fictitious installation , several brethren sometimes passing the chair of the Iodge in one evening . This practice extended into the present century , until very properly stopped by Grand Lodge . Now for a word of caution to Boards of Installed Masters and Installed Principals . Although long ago abolished from our English Constitution , this practice has not been discarded everywhere . Therefore , Installed
Masters and Principals are enjoined to be careful in the admission of strange visitors , and to ascertain that such visitors have been duly installed into the office of Master in a regular lodge , and are not claiming to be present under a fictitious qualification . The Grand Chapter in August , 1 S 26 , resolved that no one should be eligible as Principal unless the actual Past Master or Master of a Craft lodge . In 1817 there were 21 West Yorkshire chapters on the roll . Of these the following are now on our books : Nos . 61 , 139 , 242 , 265 , 275 , 289 , 290 , 302 , 307 , 308 . Our Provincial Grand Chapter was opened at Dewsbury , May 5 th , 1858 , the late Dr .
Fearnley , of No . 208 , being the ( irst Grand Superintendent . Of the many distinguished companions invested on that day but two survive—Comps . Dd . Salmond and Henry Smith , of No . 302 . Though these venerable companions have travelled far on the road of life , and the dust of time has whitened their hair , yet their hearts beat warm and true to the principles of the Craft they have loved and served so well . May their departure from our midst be long delayed ! Time will not permit , otherwise it would be interesting to give a sketch of many important
events , and to mention many zealous workers by name worthy to fill the page of history appertaining to this great and successful province , now consisting of 45 chapters , with a ( last recorded ) membership of nearly 1600 companions . Without wishing to forestall the future historians of Sincerity Chapter , No . 61—and we know that the four walls of this chapter contain not only valuable material , but skilful and zealous workmen to deal with it—we may mention , beyond the quotation already given as to the first chapter
meeting having been held in 1765 , that ( by the courtesy of several of the present members ) we learn , the minute book containing this interesting entry is still preserved , and I am thus also enabled to tell you that a new or confirmation warrant was granted in 1790 , the chapter continuing in a prosperous condition in 1815 . The name of Charles Whiteley , the grandfather of the present respected member , appears on the minutes of this latter year . On the 29 th October , 1818 , a fresh charter was granted , and , under the rules of the newly United Grand
Chapter , the chapter had to attach itself to some lodge and take its number . It therefore naturally elected to come under the wing of its mother Iodge , Probity , with the then number 84 on the roll . We regret to learn that between the years 1840 and 1859 there is an unfortunate gap in the minutes which at present stands in the way of documentary proof being adduced of the centenary of the chapter's existence . I am sure the companions present will all join with me in fervently hoping that this disqualification may be removed at an early date . It would be
almost invidious to single out names from the many faithful and distinguished members of the chapter still living , but we may all congratulate Excellent Comp . W . Stott , who joined in i 860 , and was Z . in 1866 , as still heading the roll , and Comp . B . W . Jackson , as being a good second , having joined in 1865 . We are not likely to soon forget the names of Thomas Perkinton , Isaac Booth , and our distinguished Comp . Sir Henry Edwards , who was installed Grand Superintendent of this province in 1 S 78 . They have all passed away , but their memories are
still dearly cherished by many of us here to-day . Nor let us overlook the Ute Comp . J . T . Horton , an honorary member , who died in 1 S 95 , whose association with the chapter was specially interesting , seeing that he was a direct descendant of the oldest recorded member of Probity Lodge , namely , William Horton , Esq ., of Coley , Halifax , who was appointed Provincial Grand Master for the West Riding of the County of York in 173 S , the year of the constitution of the Lodge of Probity . Before closing this address , let me , on behalf of this province ,
express our deep obligations , not only for valuable data given on this occasion , but for inestimable assistance for many years back , to West Yorkshire , by Comps . William James Hughan , of Torquay , and Henry Sadler , Sub-Librarian to Grand Lodge in London . These distinguished companions have , as you know , a worldwide reputation as Masonic Authors and Pioneers in the research for Masonic knowledge , and are deservedly held in the highest esteem by the whole band of Masonic students in both hemispheres . Companions , to fully appreciate the
beauties of Freemasonry , we must gaze beyond the details ot organisation or the attainment of office and rank . We should realise that a Degree , however fascinating its ceremonial may be , or beautiful the rhetorical power by which it may be exemplified , yet , unless there is within it a vital and living principle from which its surroundings and accessories are evolved , it is but as a stately fabric , gorgeous and noble in appearance from without , but bare and empty within . On our entrance into Freemasonry , the practice of Charity towards all men was the
great principle inculcated by the First Degree . As Fellow Crafts , we were taught the mortal equality of mankind , and to cultivate our hearts and minds by the study of science and the practice of moral truth and virtue . As Master Masons , we received the injunction to be faithful unto death , even as our Grand Master , and that the descent into the Tomb of Transgression is but the passage
to the Gate of Life . In this Supreme Degree of the Holy Royal Arch , we are summoned to contemplate and approach , and to bend before , with awe and reverence , "the most Sacred and Ineffable Name of Him who is the Great I AM , the Eternal Ruler of the Universe , the Eternal Life , the Premordial Source of all its Principles , and the spring and fountain of every virtue . " £ l No invitations were received for the half-yearly meeting in May , 1901 .
The ACTING GRAND SUPERINTENDENT moved a vote of thanks to the members of Sincerity Chapter , No . 61 , for the arrangements they had made for the meeting of Prov . Grand Chapter . Comp . J . A . GODWIN , J . P ., Prov . G . J ., seconded the motion , which was carried . Comp . R . POTTER , Z . 61 , briefly replied .
Comp . W . WATSON , Hon . Librarian , remarked that photographic copies of all the warrants of the Craft lodges in the province had long ago been obtained , and great advantage had accrued in various ways from having them preserved at the Prov . G . Secretary ' s oflice for reference . In one case , where a warrant had been destroyed by lire , an enlarged copy was made on behalf of our late Bro . Tew , and was now hanging in the lodgeroom , and equal to the original in appearance . The photographs of a
number of thc chapter charters had not , however , been received , and he was about to make an appeal to have them sent in . Many of the companions were aware that a communication was being sent out to the lodges in the province , inviting them to subscribe towards the publication of the " H . F . Beaumont MSS . " He might also state that they had many valuable treasures in the library , which were practically inaccessible to the
brethren of the province generally . With the facilites now afforded for reproductions , the brethren could have placed before them facsimiles in every respect as good as the originals . Those , however , could not be produced without expense , and if sufficient support were accorded—a guinea or two from each lodge occasionally would meet the case—thc publication of those valuable curios could be carried out .
The Prov . Grand Chapter was closed at 4 . 55 p . m . Fifty-two companions sat down to tea , the acting Grand Superintendent presiding .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of North Wales.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF NORTH WALES .
RETIREMENT OF BRO . COLONEL GORDON WARREN ,
A meeting of this Provincial Grand Mark Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , in one of the ancient towers of Carnarvon Castle , on Thursday , the 6 th instant . There was a considerable number of brethren present from Rhyl , Llandudno , Amlwch , Bangor , Carnarvon , Menai Bridge , and other parts of North Wales , and the province was well represented by Provincial Grand Officers , whilst several Grand Officers of England
attended . Among these were the Rector of Llanllyfni , Bro . Rev . Thomas Edwards , P . G . Chap . Eng . ; Bro . T . Westlake Morgan , P . G . Org . Eng . ; and Bros . G . L . Woodley and Robert Owen , P . G . Stwds . Amongst the Provincial Grand Officers were Bros . Edward Roberts , H . M . I . ; Rev . J . Fairchild , R . G . Thomas , W . Walton , J . A . Rodway , P . P . S . G . O . ; W . A . Foster , and other brethren .
The Elffin Lodge , No . 321 , presided over by Bro . Edward Roberts , H . M . Inspector of Schools , P . P . S . G . W ., W . M ., was opened at three o ' clock , and shortly afterwards received the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Col . Hunter , with his Deputy , Bro . Lieut .-Colonel Gordon Warren , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers .
Provincial Grand Lodge was then opened in due form by the Prov . Grand Master . After the usual routine business had been disposed of , the Prov . G . Master appointed and invested his officers for 1901 . They were as follows ; Bro . the Rev . Thomas Edwards , rector of Llanliyfni , Dep . Prov . G . Master .
On making the appointment , Bro . Col . HUNTER said that for very many years the reverend brother had taken the deepest inerest in Mark Freemasonry and in Alasonry generally . He was an old Past Master , and had the honour of being a Past Grand Chaplain of England ; he had also served the province as their Chaplain . On Bro . Col . Gordon Warren handing the Prov . G . Master his chain of office , which he had worn for nearly 13 years ,
Bro . Col . HUNTER told the brethren how highly he had appreciated ( as they all must have done ) the valued services of the retiring Deputy . As they all knew , he was a most distinguished Mason , not only in this province , but in other parts of the country , and made yearly m my special puroeys from Shropshire to attend his duties as Deputy of the province . It was
impossible for him to say enough as to Bro . Col . Gordon Warren ' s Misonic services generally , and on his retirement they would all be glad to hear that the colonel trusted still to be sometimes with them , although he felt his other duties compelled him to tender his resignation as Deputy Prov . G . Master of North Wales .
Bro . the Rev . John Fairchild , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap .... Prov . S . G . W . „ James Porter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ T . Westlake Morgan , P . P . G . Org ., P . G . Org . England ... ... ... p . G . M . O . „ W . Henry Wright , P . P . G . I . G . ... ... Prov . G . S . O . „ F . Fisher Jones , W . M . 324 ... ... Prov . G . J . O . „ the Rev . Pugh Evans , Rector of Llanddoget , near Llanrwst ... ... ... p . G . Chap . „ Capt . Douglas Jones ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ Dr . Kenrick Davies ... ... ... Prov . G . Ree „ Major G . R . Ashley , P . P . S . G . W .... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ W . H . Lloyd Griffith ... ... ... p . S . G . D . „ Philip E . Jones ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ Frank Bellis ... ... ... Prov . G . L of W . „ Owen Rowlands , P . P . G . D . S . Wales ... Prov . G . D . C . „ W . Walton ... ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ W . W . Walton ... ... ... p . G . S . B . „ ] . A . Hornby ... ... ) „ W . Bulkeley Hughes Hunter ... ... " } Prov G Std Brs „ Joseph Arthur James ... ... ., ' . Prov . G . Org . „ Richard Pritchard ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . „ John Owen ... ... ... - \ „ Edward Eustance ... ... " . £ Prov . G . Stwds . ,, Samuel Evans ... ... ... ) » J Vincent ... ... . ' . ' , p . Q , T yIer <
Touching reference was made to the death of the late Bro . W . D . Henderson , Prov . G . Secretary . It was further resolved to make a presentation to Bro . Colonel Gordjn Warren on his retirement . " Hearty good wishes " from the Grand Lodge of England , th- ; Prov . G .
Lodges of South Wales , Shropshire , and Staffordshire having been given , the Prov . G . Lodge was closed . A banquet subsequently took place at the Sportsman Hotel , where Bro . Armstrong catered for the occasion , and at which Bro . Colonel Hunter presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
THE NEW CHURCH AT WOODBROOK 1 LAYING OF FOUNDATION STONE WITH MASONIC HONOURS .
I he foundation stone of the new church at Woodbrook , Trinidad was laid on Thursday , November Sth , at 4 . 30 , by the acting Governor ' iiro Sir Courtenay Knollys , K . C . M . G ., P . M ,, and Past Dep . District Grand Master of the Grand Lodge , Barbadoes . To the west of the s , , jt w . ieie the stone to be laid
was , and on the site of the proposed building , seats were provided for the choir and a large number of guests , among who . n were noticed : Lady Knollys , Miss Knollys , Mr . and Mrs . G . F . Bourne Dr Doyle , Messrs . Hancock , M . A . ; W . Burslem , M . A . ; Mr . and Mrs \ I ' Clarke , Hon . D . B . Horsford , Mrs . and Miss Horsford , Mrs . Fahuy Mr '