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Article PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DERBYSHIRE. Page 1 of 1 Article BALL OF THE SAINT JAMES'S UNION LODGE, (No. 180.) Page 1 of 1 Article Obituary. Page 1 of 1 Article Obituary. Page 1 of 1 Article MASONIC FUNERAL IN CALIFORNIA. Page 1 of 1
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Derbyshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DERBYSHIRE .
ADDRESS or CO \ GKATI .-L VTIOX TO THI : QI t : i : v . On Monday , February 12 th , 1 S 72 , ptirsttaut to a summons which was duly forwarded to all members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , a Provincial Grand Lodge of Emergency was held
in the Assembly Rooms , Derby , for the purpose of addressing the congratulations of the Freemasons of this province to Her Majesty and the Prince of Wales upon the convalescence of the Heir to the Throne of these realms .
The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened , m form , with solemn prayer , at half-past one o ' clock , the V . W . Bro . H . C . Okeover , D . Prov . G . M ., occupying the chair . The others officers were Bro . Gadsby , as D . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . F . Campion , Pro .
S . G . W .: Bro . R . Darwin , as Prov . J . G . W ; Bro . the Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , Prov . G . Chaplain , Bro . S . Taylor , Prov . G . Reg . ; Bro . T . Cox , Pro . G . Treasurer ; Bro . W . Naylor , Pro . G . Sec ; Bro . W . H . Marsden , Prov . G . Organist ; Bro . J . Worsnop , Prov . G . P . There was a very large
attendance of members from the remotest parts of the province . The V . W . Bro . Okeover , proposed , and the W . Bro . Gadsby , seconded , the adoption by the Provincial Grand Lodge of the following loyal address to the Queen : —
TO THE ttl . 'KKN S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY . " W e , the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Antient , Free , and Accepted Masons of Derbyshire , in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled , humbly tender to your Majesty our sincere consrratulations that the Great Architect of the
Universe has been pleased in His infinite mercy to raise his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , P . G . M ., from a bed of grievous sickness to his present satisfactory state of convalescence . We further sincerely trust that his Royal Highness
will be speedily restored to perfect health , and that he may long be spared to his family , the nation , and the craft . In conclusion , we beg to assure your Majesty of our devoted and loyal attachment to vour throne and person . "
This was earned by acclamation . Bro . the Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , Prov . Grand Chaplain , moved , and W . Bro . T . Cox , Prov . Grand Treasurer , seconded , a similar address ol congratulation to Bro . H . R . H . the Prince and
Princess of Wales . This was also carried by acclamation , and the two addresses were ordered to be engrossed upon velum and presented in the usual manner , through the M . W . Grand Master , the Marquis of Ripon .
THE DISTRESSED MASONS or CHICAGO . It was announced from the chair that the Derbyshire Craft Lodges had contributed the sum of £ jj . as . 6 d . for the relief of poor and distressed Masons of Chicago . Their contribution had been sent to the Mayor of Chicago for distribution .
THANKSGIVING DAY . The grand stands raised b y Messrs Willing and Co ., the eminent contractors , along the route to be taken by the Royal Procession on Tuesday will not be the least interesting feature of the occasion . Built apparently to last Tor a century ,
they will be absolutely luxurious in their appointments . Refreshments of the finest quality will be supplied by Messrs . Trotman , the eminent contractors . Retiring rooms and lavatories will be provided . The stands will
be adorned with nags , flowers , and banners by Messrs . Defries . They will be brilliantl y illuminated b y the same firm at night . Entrance will be arranged by which the crowd may be avoided , and altogether the thousands of occupants
will have cause , to congratulate themselves on the public spirit of this eminent firm , who have been sepeciall y fortunate in securing their stations onl y in those places where the whole procession will be seen .
T HE B EST F IRST . —Turner ' s Tamarind Cough Emulsion for the Throat and Bronchia , i ^ Jd . and 2 / 9 per bot . —All wholesale houses in London and Liverpool , and any respectable Chemists . — [ Adit . ]
Ball Of The Saint James's Union Lodge, (No. 180.)
BALL OF THE SAINT JAMES'S UNION LODGE , ( No . 180 . )
A Ball in connection with the above lodge took place on Friday evening last , the rfith inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . Great ( 4 ueeii Street , Lincoln ' s Inn , when about , 500 members and friends were present .
Dancing commenced at 9 o ' clock , and continued until about 12 o ' clock , when the whole company adjourned to the splendid banqueting room , and partook of a sumptuous supper , provided by Mr . F ' rancatelli . Everythinsr that could be
desired was provided . The arrangements were well considered , each table having the name of the Steward shown upon the board , and placed in the centre , in order that every one might refer direct to the Steward through whom they were introduced .
The following are the brethren who kindly officiated as Stewards , and all honour is due to them for the kind and gentlemanly manner in which they conducted the proceedings : — Bros . L " . Herf , W . M ., ( President ); G . Bubb
W . M ., ( Vice President ) : A . Cameron , P . M ., Treas ..- H . A . Stneev , Sec . ; T . Allen , P . M . ; I . T . Woodstock , P . M . ; W . Smithott , S . W . - A . Gallico , | . W . ; G . | . Cremer , S . D .-, | . W . Gillard , J . Dl : C . Jackson , P . M . ; | . R . Staccy ,
P . M . ; J . Miles , T . A . Layland , F . Miceli , G . Bolton , " A . Annelt , J . J . Kent , J . A . Bayley , A . F . Bacharah , and A . Vivanle . The usual toasts were given , That of " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " was received with acclamation .
Dancing was alterwards resumed , which was kept up in a very spirited style until an early hour of the morning" . Bro . Adams , with his usual attention to the selection of stirring music , gave general satisfaction to all .
The Ball has been given with the intention of increasing the Masonic Benevolent Fund of the lodge , and the whole of the net proceeds will be handed over to that useful institution . The Stewards in arranging the hall , had this
philautropie notion solely at heart , and il is believed that a good sum will be handed over . The ball has , we hear , been a great success , and it is flattering to the officers and stewards ,
under whose direction the arrangements were carried out , to find that they have been earnestly solicited to give another next year , many having expressed their intention of attending .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . W . R . HAYDEN . < ) ur columns have already announced the death of Bro . William Robert Hayden , Master Mason of Lodge Caledonian , Edinburgh , ( No . ,-592 , S . C ) .
w men place at ins residence 111 iUontague Street , Edinburgh , on the 1 st February , 1 S 72 . He was born at St . Asaphs ' , Wales , and at an early age was sent to Mortal for his education .
His first occupation was that of a writer , in a solicitor ' s office in Moffat , he then accepted a position in a solicitor ' s firm in Glasgow , being
ambitious he then came to Edinburgh , and got an appointment in the Bill Chamber of Her Majesty ' s Register House .
When the Lodge Caledonian , ( No . Ujz ) , received its charter from the Grand Lodge of Scotland , he was the first application for initiation , and after some time was elected by the brethren of the lodge to the office of Secretary , a position
Obituary.
to which he was re-elected for no less than eight successive years . Many with melanchol y interest will read his untimel y death .
Masonic Funeral In California.
MASONIC FUNERAL IN CALIFORNIA .
There has been considerable excitement in California of late in reference to the first Masonic
funeral in that country , which occurred in 1849 , an account of which has just been reprinted and circulated throughout America .
The ceremony was performed over the bod y of a brother , found drowned in the hay of San Francisco . The account of the ceremony stales that
on the body ol the deceased was found a silver mark of a Mason , upon which was engraved the initials of his name .
A little further investigation revealed to the beholders the most singular exhibition of Masonic emblems that were ever drawn by the ingenuity of a man upon the human skin , and I believe
there is nothing in the history or traditions of Freemasonry equal lo it . Beautifull y dotted on his left arm in red and blue , ink , which time could not efface , appeared all ( he emblems of the entered
apprentice . There were the Holy Bible , the square and compasses , the 24 m . guage , and the . common gavel . The were also the Mosaic pavement , representation of the ground floor of King
Solomon ' s temple , the indented vessel which surrounds it , and the blazing star in the centre . On the ri ght arm , and artifically executed in the same indelible liquids , were the emblems pertaining to
the Fellow Craft , viz . : the plumb , the square , and the level . There were also the five columns representing the live orders of architecture , the Tuscan , Doric , Ionic , Corinthian , and Composite .
In removing the garments from the body the trowel presented itself , with all the tools of operative Masonry , beside all the emblems peculiar to the degree of Master Mason .
Conspicuous on his breast were the lights of Masonrv . Over the heart was the pot of incense ; 011 other parts of his body were the bee-hive , the book of constitutions , guarded by the Tyler ' s sword , the
sword pointing lo a naked heart , the all-seeing eye , the anchor and ark , the hour glass , the scythe , the forty-seventh problem of Euclid , the sun , moon , and stars , the coronet , the three steps .
emblematic of youth , manhood , and age . Admirably executed was a weeping virgin , reclining upon a broken column , upon which lay the book of constitutions , in her hand she held the pot of
incense , the emblem of a pure heart , and in her uplifted right hand a sprig of accacia , the emblem of the immortality of the soul . Immediatel y beneath her stood winged Time , with his scythe
by his side , which cuts the brittle thread of life , and the hour-glass at his feet , ever reminding us that our lives are passing awav . The withered
and attenuated fingers of the destroyer were delicately p laced amid the long and gracefully flowing ringlets of the disconsolate mourner .
Thus were the striking emblems of mortality and immortality beautifully blended in one pictorial representation . It was a spectacle such a
Masons never saw before , and in all probabity , such as the fraternity will never witness again . The brothers name was not known .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Derbyshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DERBYSHIRE .
ADDRESS or CO \ GKATI .-L VTIOX TO THI : QI t : i : v . On Monday , February 12 th , 1 S 72 , ptirsttaut to a summons which was duly forwarded to all members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , a Provincial Grand Lodge of Emergency was held
in the Assembly Rooms , Derby , for the purpose of addressing the congratulations of the Freemasons of this province to Her Majesty and the Prince of Wales upon the convalescence of the Heir to the Throne of these realms .
The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened , m form , with solemn prayer , at half-past one o ' clock , the V . W . Bro . H . C . Okeover , D . Prov . G . M ., occupying the chair . The others officers were Bro . Gadsby , as D . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . F . Campion , Pro .
S . G . W .: Bro . R . Darwin , as Prov . J . G . W ; Bro . the Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , Prov . G . Chaplain , Bro . S . Taylor , Prov . G . Reg . ; Bro . T . Cox , Pro . G . Treasurer ; Bro . W . Naylor , Pro . G . Sec ; Bro . W . H . Marsden , Prov . G . Organist ; Bro . J . Worsnop , Prov . G . P . There was a very large
attendance of members from the remotest parts of the province . The V . W . Bro . Okeover , proposed , and the W . Bro . Gadsby , seconded , the adoption by the Provincial Grand Lodge of the following loyal address to the Queen : —
TO THE ttl . 'KKN S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY . " W e , the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Antient , Free , and Accepted Masons of Derbyshire , in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled , humbly tender to your Majesty our sincere consrratulations that the Great Architect of the
Universe has been pleased in His infinite mercy to raise his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , P . G . M ., from a bed of grievous sickness to his present satisfactory state of convalescence . We further sincerely trust that his Royal Highness
will be speedily restored to perfect health , and that he may long be spared to his family , the nation , and the craft . In conclusion , we beg to assure your Majesty of our devoted and loyal attachment to vour throne and person . "
This was earned by acclamation . Bro . the Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , Prov . Grand Chaplain , moved , and W . Bro . T . Cox , Prov . Grand Treasurer , seconded , a similar address ol congratulation to Bro . H . R . H . the Prince and
Princess of Wales . This was also carried by acclamation , and the two addresses were ordered to be engrossed upon velum and presented in the usual manner , through the M . W . Grand Master , the Marquis of Ripon .
THE DISTRESSED MASONS or CHICAGO . It was announced from the chair that the Derbyshire Craft Lodges had contributed the sum of £ jj . as . 6 d . for the relief of poor and distressed Masons of Chicago . Their contribution had been sent to the Mayor of Chicago for distribution .
THANKSGIVING DAY . The grand stands raised b y Messrs Willing and Co ., the eminent contractors , along the route to be taken by the Royal Procession on Tuesday will not be the least interesting feature of the occasion . Built apparently to last Tor a century ,
they will be absolutely luxurious in their appointments . Refreshments of the finest quality will be supplied by Messrs . Trotman , the eminent contractors . Retiring rooms and lavatories will be provided . The stands will
be adorned with nags , flowers , and banners by Messrs . Defries . They will be brilliantl y illuminated b y the same firm at night . Entrance will be arranged by which the crowd may be avoided , and altogether the thousands of occupants
will have cause , to congratulate themselves on the public spirit of this eminent firm , who have been sepeciall y fortunate in securing their stations onl y in those places where the whole procession will be seen .
T HE B EST F IRST . —Turner ' s Tamarind Cough Emulsion for the Throat and Bronchia , i ^ Jd . and 2 / 9 per bot . —All wholesale houses in London and Liverpool , and any respectable Chemists . — [ Adit . ]
Ball Of The Saint James's Union Lodge, (No. 180.)
BALL OF THE SAINT JAMES'S UNION LODGE , ( No . 180 . )
A Ball in connection with the above lodge took place on Friday evening last , the rfith inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . Great ( 4 ueeii Street , Lincoln ' s Inn , when about , 500 members and friends were present .
Dancing commenced at 9 o ' clock , and continued until about 12 o ' clock , when the whole company adjourned to the splendid banqueting room , and partook of a sumptuous supper , provided by Mr . F ' rancatelli . Everythinsr that could be
desired was provided . The arrangements were well considered , each table having the name of the Steward shown upon the board , and placed in the centre , in order that every one might refer direct to the Steward through whom they were introduced .
The following are the brethren who kindly officiated as Stewards , and all honour is due to them for the kind and gentlemanly manner in which they conducted the proceedings : — Bros . L " . Herf , W . M ., ( President ); G . Bubb
W . M ., ( Vice President ) : A . Cameron , P . M ., Treas ..- H . A . Stneev , Sec . ; T . Allen , P . M . ; I . T . Woodstock , P . M . ; W . Smithott , S . W . - A . Gallico , | . W . ; G . | . Cremer , S . D .-, | . W . Gillard , J . Dl : C . Jackson , P . M . ; | . R . Staccy ,
P . M . ; J . Miles , T . A . Layland , F . Miceli , G . Bolton , " A . Annelt , J . J . Kent , J . A . Bayley , A . F . Bacharah , and A . Vivanle . The usual toasts were given , That of " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " was received with acclamation .
Dancing was alterwards resumed , which was kept up in a very spirited style until an early hour of the morning" . Bro . Adams , with his usual attention to the selection of stirring music , gave general satisfaction to all .
The Ball has been given with the intention of increasing the Masonic Benevolent Fund of the lodge , and the whole of the net proceeds will be handed over to that useful institution . The Stewards in arranging the hall , had this
philautropie notion solely at heart , and il is believed that a good sum will be handed over . The ball has , we hear , been a great success , and it is flattering to the officers and stewards ,
under whose direction the arrangements were carried out , to find that they have been earnestly solicited to give another next year , many having expressed their intention of attending .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . W . R . HAYDEN . < ) ur columns have already announced the death of Bro . William Robert Hayden , Master Mason of Lodge Caledonian , Edinburgh , ( No . ,-592 , S . C ) .
w men place at ins residence 111 iUontague Street , Edinburgh , on the 1 st February , 1 S 72 . He was born at St . Asaphs ' , Wales , and at an early age was sent to Mortal for his education .
His first occupation was that of a writer , in a solicitor ' s office in Moffat , he then accepted a position in a solicitor ' s firm in Glasgow , being
ambitious he then came to Edinburgh , and got an appointment in the Bill Chamber of Her Majesty ' s Register House .
When the Lodge Caledonian , ( No . Ujz ) , received its charter from the Grand Lodge of Scotland , he was the first application for initiation , and after some time was elected by the brethren of the lodge to the office of Secretary , a position
Obituary.
to which he was re-elected for no less than eight successive years . Many with melanchol y interest will read his untimel y death .
Masonic Funeral In California.
MASONIC FUNERAL IN CALIFORNIA .
There has been considerable excitement in California of late in reference to the first Masonic
funeral in that country , which occurred in 1849 , an account of which has just been reprinted and circulated throughout America .
The ceremony was performed over the bod y of a brother , found drowned in the hay of San Francisco . The account of the ceremony stales that
on the body ol the deceased was found a silver mark of a Mason , upon which was engraved the initials of his name .
A little further investigation revealed to the beholders the most singular exhibition of Masonic emblems that were ever drawn by the ingenuity of a man upon the human skin , and I believe
there is nothing in the history or traditions of Freemasonry equal lo it . Beautifull y dotted on his left arm in red and blue , ink , which time could not efface , appeared all ( he emblems of the entered
apprentice . There were the Holy Bible , the square and compasses , the 24 m . guage , and the . common gavel . The were also the Mosaic pavement , representation of the ground floor of King
Solomon ' s temple , the indented vessel which surrounds it , and the blazing star in the centre . On the ri ght arm , and artifically executed in the same indelible liquids , were the emblems pertaining to
the Fellow Craft , viz . : the plumb , the square , and the level . There were also the five columns representing the live orders of architecture , the Tuscan , Doric , Ionic , Corinthian , and Composite .
In removing the garments from the body the trowel presented itself , with all the tools of operative Masonry , beside all the emblems peculiar to the degree of Master Mason .
Conspicuous on his breast were the lights of Masonrv . Over the heart was the pot of incense ; 011 other parts of his body were the bee-hive , the book of constitutions , guarded by the Tyler ' s sword , the
sword pointing lo a naked heart , the all-seeing eye , the anchor and ark , the hour glass , the scythe , the forty-seventh problem of Euclid , the sun , moon , and stars , the coronet , the three steps .
emblematic of youth , manhood , and age . Admirably executed was a weeping virgin , reclining upon a broken column , upon which lay the book of constitutions , in her hand she held the pot of
incense , the emblem of a pure heart , and in her uplifted right hand a sprig of accacia , the emblem of the immortality of the soul . Immediatel y beneath her stood winged Time , with his scythe
by his side , which cuts the brittle thread of life , and the hour-glass at his feet , ever reminding us that our lives are passing awav . The withered
and attenuated fingers of the destroyer were delicately p laced amid the long and gracefully flowing ringlets of the disconsolate mourner .
Thus were the striking emblems of mortality and immortality beautifully blended in one pictorial representation . It was a spectacle such a
Masons never saw before , and in all probabity , such as the fraternity will never witness again . The brothers name was not known .