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Correspondence.
Correspondence .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents but we wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limitsfree discussion .
THE APPROACHING BOYS' SCHOOL CENTENARY . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , The ioth June next will certainly be a red-letter day among Masons , and possibly such a gathering at the festive board under the chairmanship of Bro . H . R . H . th ' e Prince of Wales , our M . W . Grand Master , will not be seen again in our lifetime .
Will you allow me , through the medium of your journal , to suggest to Bro . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., that the scene should be photographed , and that copies should be sold to anyone who desires to become possessed of them , the profits going to the School V Supposing only 5000 were sold , which I consider a very low estimate , and that one shilling per copy ( above cost ) were charged , the Charity would thus benefit to the extent of . £ 250 , but no doubt when all the demands were supplied this sum would be very largely exceeded .
I shall be glad to see what the Craft in general , and the powers that be in particular , think of the suggestion of—Yours faithfully and fraternally , W . E . MACKLEY , P . M . 1702 , 624 . Birmingham , 23 rd May .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
1121 . J — THE NEWLY DISCOVERED MS . OF THE "OLD CHARGES " OF A . D . 1 G 29 . The owner of this valuable vellum roll of A . D . 1629 , has kindly sent it to me for examination , and I have just completed my collation of the document . Though it does not add to our knowledge as to any extra text or special readings , it is of great importance because of its date ; especially as it belongs to the
" Shane Family "; the oldest hitherto known being of the year 1646 , and the second of 1659 . Technically , what Bro . Brown alluded to is not an endorsement , but a continuation of the MS ., on the reverse of the last slip of vellum , the Scribe having been short of material . There is a curious addition to the " Charges , " at the last , immediately before the year 1629 is written . The roll
runs to S feet 5 in ., and with the portion on the other side , extends to 9 feet ; so it is a fair length . I have had the pleasure of naming many of these rolls , and have obtained the consent of the owner , of Northampton , to call this scroll the "Henry Broren MS . " by which it will be known hereafter . Its number on my list is placed at E 16 , Branch ( a ) , and it is undoubtedly , a copy of the age named and of considerable interest . W . J . HUGHAN .
Reviews.
Reviews .
"WEST LANCASHIRE MASONIC CALENDAR , iSyS-yy . — I his truly wondertul shilling ' s worth is printed and published by R . Piatt , 17 , Wallgate , Wigan , and runs to nearly 200 pages of ably arranged and well-printed matter . The painstaking Editor is the respected Prov . Grand Secretary , Uro . W . Goodacre , P . G . S . B ., of Granville Park , Aughton , Ormskirk , who has thus done a noble work for the Province , in addition to his other onerous duties . It is dedicated , by permission , to the M . W . Bro . the Right lion , the Earl of Lathom , G . C . B ., Pro Grand Master of England , and Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire . The Report of the Prov . Grand Secretary is printed as an excellent
Introduction to the numerous details respecting 117 lodges , having 7 G 03 members ( being an average of ( 15 to each lodge ) , 4 O Royal Arch chapters , seven K . T . Preceptories , and three Rose Croix chapters . The Mark Province includes the whole of Lancashire , with 36 lodges , and 10 of the Ark Mariners . It will be seen that the Province of West Lancashire is larger than many Grand Lodges , and much larger than quite a number of
our Provincial Grand Lodges all put together ! Yet all is managed most thoroughly , and gtncrally the machinery goes on as " smooth as a glove . " Bro . Goodacre has some excellent suggestions for a better proportionate arrangement for Provincial Grand Officers as respects their appointment annually , for even now the improvement is far from satisfactory for such large provinces , as compared with the number allowed for the smaller ones . The recommendations deserve serious consideration .
Great Priory Of The United Religious And Military Orders Of The Temple.
GREAT PRIORY OF THE UNITED RELIGIOUS AND MILITARY ORDERS OF THE TEMPLE .
A Great Priory was held at Mark Masons'Hall , Great ( J ucen-street , On Friday , the 13 th inst . Present : The Right Hon . the Viscount Dungarvan , G . C . T ., G . Seneschal ( on the throne ) ; V . E . Prov . Priors : V . E . Knights the Hon . Alan de Tatton-Egerton , K . C . T . ' Cheshire ; Major J . VV . Woodall . K . C . T ., N . and E . Yorkshire ; Col . A . Thrale Perkins , K . C . T ., Somerset and Monmouth : Charles Fendelow , G . C . T .,
Staffordshire , Warwickshire , and Leicestershire ; and J . Dunning Kay , West Yorkshire . Great Officers ; V . E . Kni ghts Rev . C . E . L . Wright , as G . Prelate ; R . Loveland Loveland , G . C . T ., G . Chancellor ; Col . A . B . Cook , G . C . T ., as ist G . Constable ; Capt . R . Gresley Hall , as 2 nd G . Constable ; R . Glutton , K . C . T ., G . Tieasurer ; F . Richardson , K . C . T ., G . Reg . ; C . F . M . itier , K . C . T ., G . Vice-Chancelloi ; Chas . Belton , K . C . T ., G . Marshal ; E . Knights Rev . C . Chetwynd Atkinson , G .
Almoner ; A . H . Jelleris , ist G . Std . Br . ; Percy Wallis , 2 , id G . Std . Br . ; II . E . Cousans , G . Master ' s Banner Br . ; R . A . 1 ! . Preston , G . S . B . ; T . P . Dorman , 2 nd G . Capt . of Guards ; and II . R . Rose , G . Org . Past Great Officers : V . E . Knight Richard Clowes , G . Constable ; K . Knights Major-General J . C . Hay , G . Vice-Chancellor ; Capt . R . Gresley Hall , William Tyrei , and Richard Eve , G . Aidc-de-Camps ; A . Knight 1 ' rescott , G . Chamberlain ; James Hillhouse , A . II . Bowles ,
and . Major T . W . Richardson , G . Captain of Gutrds ; J . P . ig .-t Priestley , G . Org . ; and a large number of kni ghts from London and the provinces . Visitors . Fiom the Chapter ( icnei . il of Scotland : V . E . Sir Knight Sir James Buchanan , l . arl ., K . C . T ., and from the Great Priory of Ireland : V . E . Sir Knight Lieut .-Col . A . V . Davoren , G . C . T ., G . Chancellor . The knights having formed the arch of steel , the Very High and
Great Priory Of The United Religious And Military Orders Of The Temple.
Eminent the Viscount Dungarvan , G . C . T ., Great Seneschal , attended by the Great Officers , entered and ascended the throne . The Great Priory was opened in due form . The GRAND REGISTRAR called the muster roll . The minutes of Great Priory held on 10 th December , 1897 , were read , and declared to be correctly recorded . On the motion of the GREAT CHANCELLOR , seconded by the GREAT TREASURER , it was agreed to take as read the following
REPORT OF COUNCIL . Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master , Your Council have the honour to report that in accordance with the unanimous recommendation of the Finance Committee the sum of . £ 308 7 s gd . has been invested in India 3 per cent . Stock on behalf of the General Account , making the total invested capital / . 3300 , and a sum of £ 213 16 s . 8 d . in Metropolitan 2 \ per cent . Consolidated Stock on behalf of the Benevolent Account , making the total invested £ 2500 .
The fourth Conference of the Order of the Temple will be held in Edinburgh on 21 st April , under the auspices of the Chapter General of Scotland , and it is confidently hoped that the best interests of the Order will be thereby materially consolidated . The following reply to the vote of condolence and sympathy on the lamented death of the Countess of Lathom , has been received : " Lathom House , Ormskirk , " December 30 th , 18 S 7 .
" Dear Sir Knight , " May I ask you to convey to the Most Eminent the Grand Master , the Great Officers and Knights of Great Priory , my heartfelt gratitude and thanks for their truly fraternal and touching message of sympathy with me and my family in our great affliction .
" I am , dear Sir knight , " Yours fraternally , " ( Signed ) LATHOM . " To the Great Vice-Chancellor Great Priory of England , & c , "
All the preceptories in England and Wales have made the returns enjoined by the Statutes with the exception of the Baldwin Preceptory , Bristol . Some however , of these preceptories have failed to make the return before the last day of February , the end of our financial year , and therefore , their contributions are not included in the accounts for year 1 S 97 . Several preceptories abroad are in arrears .
The Great Treasurer's accounts have been audited up to 28 th February , 1 S 9 H , and show the following balances , which are in the London and Westminster Bank , Limited , Bloomsbury Branch :
General Fund ... ... ... ... £ 578 IS 11 Benevolent Fund ... ... ... 63 6 6 £ 642 s 5 By Order of the Council , R . LOVELAND LOVELAND , Great Chancellor .
C . 1 MTZGBKALD MATTER , Great Vice-Chancellor . 6 th April , 1 S 9 S . The GREAT CHANCELLOR moved that the report be received and entered on the minutes . The GREAT REGISTRAR seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously , as was also one that the report be adopted , proposed by the GREAT ' CHANCELLOR and seconded by the GREAT REGISTRAR .
Great Priory was then invited to proceed to elect a Treasurer . Sir Knight COUSANS : I have much pleasure in proposing the reelection of our present Treasurer , and of expressing , on behalf of Great Priory , the sense of our obligations to him for his past services . ( Hear , hear . ) I am sure we cannot do belter than re-elect Sir Knight Ralph Clutton . The GREAT REGISTRAR : I have much pleasure in seconding that resolution . I am certain that Great Priory cannot do better than re-elect Brother Ralp h Clutton to the position in which he has done us such excellent service .
The GREAT SENESCHAL : Btfore I put that resolution , perhaps I ought to refer to the unavoidable absence of our Grand Master . I am quite sure I am only expressing the feelings of all who are here present when I say we deeply regret the absence of Lord Euston , and we regret it the more on account of the cause being an illness in which we all deeply sympathise with him . ( Cheers . ) The motion for the election of the V . E . Knight Ralp h Clutton as Great Treasurer was then put and carried .
The GREAT SENESCHAL : I have the honour to announce that the Grand Master has been pleased to re-appoint me Great Seneschal of the Order . ( Cheers . ) The Great OUlcers of the year were then invested as follows :
Sir Knig ht Rev . C . C . Atkinson ... ... G . Prelate . „ R . Loveland-Loveland , G . C . T . ... G . Chancellor . ,, Sir Lionel Darell , Bart .... ... G . ist Constable . ,, Sir Joseph C . Dimsdale ... G . 2 nd Constable . „ Ralph Clutton , K . C . T .... ... G . Treas .
,, Frank Richardson , K . L . I . ... G . Registrar . ,, C . I " ' . Matier , K . C . i ' . ... ... G . Vice-Chancellor . ,, Charles Belton , K . C . T . ... G . Marshal . ,, Rev . A . \ V . Oxford ... ... G . Almoner . „ Col . George Lambert , K . C . T . ... G . Warden of R egalia .
,, William Gillman ... ... G . Herald . „ R . M . Beachcrofl ... ... ( J . ist Std . Br . ,, J . C . Fitzkoy Tower ... ... G . _ 'nd Std . Br . „ V . P . Morrell ... ... Gd . Master ' s Banner B . „ Col . Clifford Probyn ... ... G . Sword Bearer . ,, Kdward Armitage ... ... G . ist Aide-de-Camp . VV . Buckler Lethbridge ... G . 2 nd Aide-de-Camp .
,, l'rancis William Wright ... G . Chamberlain . William Forrest ... ... G . 1 st Capt . of Guards . Harold Thomas ... ... G . 2 nd Capt . of Guards . ,, Alfred King , Mus . Doc . ... G . Organist . The GREAT Y ' ICE-CIIANCKI . I . CIR announced the unavoidable absence ot the Great Second Captain of the Guards . The GREAT SENESCHAL announced that the Grand Master had been pleased to appoint the following as members of the Council : Sir Knignc
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Correspondence.
Correspondence .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents but we wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limitsfree discussion .
THE APPROACHING BOYS' SCHOOL CENTENARY . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , The ioth June next will certainly be a red-letter day among Masons , and possibly such a gathering at the festive board under the chairmanship of Bro . H . R . H . th ' e Prince of Wales , our M . W . Grand Master , will not be seen again in our lifetime .
Will you allow me , through the medium of your journal , to suggest to Bro . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., that the scene should be photographed , and that copies should be sold to anyone who desires to become possessed of them , the profits going to the School V Supposing only 5000 were sold , which I consider a very low estimate , and that one shilling per copy ( above cost ) were charged , the Charity would thus benefit to the extent of . £ 250 , but no doubt when all the demands were supplied this sum would be very largely exceeded .
I shall be glad to see what the Craft in general , and the powers that be in particular , think of the suggestion of—Yours faithfully and fraternally , W . E . MACKLEY , P . M . 1702 , 624 . Birmingham , 23 rd May .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
1121 . J — THE NEWLY DISCOVERED MS . OF THE "OLD CHARGES " OF A . D . 1 G 29 . The owner of this valuable vellum roll of A . D . 1629 , has kindly sent it to me for examination , and I have just completed my collation of the document . Though it does not add to our knowledge as to any extra text or special readings , it is of great importance because of its date ; especially as it belongs to the
" Shane Family "; the oldest hitherto known being of the year 1646 , and the second of 1659 . Technically , what Bro . Brown alluded to is not an endorsement , but a continuation of the MS ., on the reverse of the last slip of vellum , the Scribe having been short of material . There is a curious addition to the " Charges , " at the last , immediately before the year 1629 is written . The roll
runs to S feet 5 in ., and with the portion on the other side , extends to 9 feet ; so it is a fair length . I have had the pleasure of naming many of these rolls , and have obtained the consent of the owner , of Northampton , to call this scroll the "Henry Broren MS . " by which it will be known hereafter . Its number on my list is placed at E 16 , Branch ( a ) , and it is undoubtedly , a copy of the age named and of considerable interest . W . J . HUGHAN .
Reviews.
Reviews .
"WEST LANCASHIRE MASONIC CALENDAR , iSyS-yy . — I his truly wondertul shilling ' s worth is printed and published by R . Piatt , 17 , Wallgate , Wigan , and runs to nearly 200 pages of ably arranged and well-printed matter . The painstaking Editor is the respected Prov . Grand Secretary , Uro . W . Goodacre , P . G . S . B ., of Granville Park , Aughton , Ormskirk , who has thus done a noble work for the Province , in addition to his other onerous duties . It is dedicated , by permission , to the M . W . Bro . the Right lion , the Earl of Lathom , G . C . B ., Pro Grand Master of England , and Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire . The Report of the Prov . Grand Secretary is printed as an excellent
Introduction to the numerous details respecting 117 lodges , having 7 G 03 members ( being an average of ( 15 to each lodge ) , 4 O Royal Arch chapters , seven K . T . Preceptories , and three Rose Croix chapters . The Mark Province includes the whole of Lancashire , with 36 lodges , and 10 of the Ark Mariners . It will be seen that the Province of West Lancashire is larger than many Grand Lodges , and much larger than quite a number of
our Provincial Grand Lodges all put together ! Yet all is managed most thoroughly , and gtncrally the machinery goes on as " smooth as a glove . " Bro . Goodacre has some excellent suggestions for a better proportionate arrangement for Provincial Grand Officers as respects their appointment annually , for even now the improvement is far from satisfactory for such large provinces , as compared with the number allowed for the smaller ones . The recommendations deserve serious consideration .
Great Priory Of The United Religious And Military Orders Of The Temple.
GREAT PRIORY OF THE UNITED RELIGIOUS AND MILITARY ORDERS OF THE TEMPLE .
A Great Priory was held at Mark Masons'Hall , Great ( J ucen-street , On Friday , the 13 th inst . Present : The Right Hon . the Viscount Dungarvan , G . C . T ., G . Seneschal ( on the throne ) ; V . E . Prov . Priors : V . E . Knights the Hon . Alan de Tatton-Egerton , K . C . T . ' Cheshire ; Major J . VV . Woodall . K . C . T ., N . and E . Yorkshire ; Col . A . Thrale Perkins , K . C . T ., Somerset and Monmouth : Charles Fendelow , G . C . T .,
Staffordshire , Warwickshire , and Leicestershire ; and J . Dunning Kay , West Yorkshire . Great Officers ; V . E . Kni ghts Rev . C . E . L . Wright , as G . Prelate ; R . Loveland Loveland , G . C . T ., G . Chancellor ; Col . A . B . Cook , G . C . T ., as ist G . Constable ; Capt . R . Gresley Hall , as 2 nd G . Constable ; R . Glutton , K . C . T ., G . Tieasurer ; F . Richardson , K . C . T ., G . Reg . ; C . F . M . itier , K . C . T ., G . Vice-Chancelloi ; Chas . Belton , K . C . T ., G . Marshal ; E . Knights Rev . C . Chetwynd Atkinson , G .
Almoner ; A . H . Jelleris , ist G . Std . Br . ; Percy Wallis , 2 , id G . Std . Br . ; II . E . Cousans , G . Master ' s Banner Br . ; R . A . 1 ! . Preston , G . S . B . ; T . P . Dorman , 2 nd G . Capt . of Guards ; and II . R . Rose , G . Org . Past Great Officers : V . E . Knight Richard Clowes , G . Constable ; K . Knights Major-General J . C . Hay , G . Vice-Chancellor ; Capt . R . Gresley Hall , William Tyrei , and Richard Eve , G . Aidc-de-Camps ; A . Knight 1 ' rescott , G . Chamberlain ; James Hillhouse , A . II . Bowles ,
and . Major T . W . Richardson , G . Captain of Gutrds ; J . P . ig .-t Priestley , G . Org . ; and a large number of kni ghts from London and the provinces . Visitors . Fiom the Chapter ( icnei . il of Scotland : V . E . Sir Knight Sir James Buchanan , l . arl ., K . C . T ., and from the Great Priory of Ireland : V . E . Sir Knight Lieut .-Col . A . V . Davoren , G . C . T ., G . Chancellor . The knights having formed the arch of steel , the Very High and
Great Priory Of The United Religious And Military Orders Of The Temple.
Eminent the Viscount Dungarvan , G . C . T ., Great Seneschal , attended by the Great Officers , entered and ascended the throne . The Great Priory was opened in due form . The GRAND REGISTRAR called the muster roll . The minutes of Great Priory held on 10 th December , 1897 , were read , and declared to be correctly recorded . On the motion of the GREAT CHANCELLOR , seconded by the GREAT TREASURER , it was agreed to take as read the following
REPORT OF COUNCIL . Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master , Your Council have the honour to report that in accordance with the unanimous recommendation of the Finance Committee the sum of . £ 308 7 s gd . has been invested in India 3 per cent . Stock on behalf of the General Account , making the total invested capital / . 3300 , and a sum of £ 213 16 s . 8 d . in Metropolitan 2 \ per cent . Consolidated Stock on behalf of the Benevolent Account , making the total invested £ 2500 .
The fourth Conference of the Order of the Temple will be held in Edinburgh on 21 st April , under the auspices of the Chapter General of Scotland , and it is confidently hoped that the best interests of the Order will be thereby materially consolidated . The following reply to the vote of condolence and sympathy on the lamented death of the Countess of Lathom , has been received : " Lathom House , Ormskirk , " December 30 th , 18 S 7 .
" Dear Sir Knight , " May I ask you to convey to the Most Eminent the Grand Master , the Great Officers and Knights of Great Priory , my heartfelt gratitude and thanks for their truly fraternal and touching message of sympathy with me and my family in our great affliction .
" I am , dear Sir knight , " Yours fraternally , " ( Signed ) LATHOM . " To the Great Vice-Chancellor Great Priory of England , & c , "
All the preceptories in England and Wales have made the returns enjoined by the Statutes with the exception of the Baldwin Preceptory , Bristol . Some however , of these preceptories have failed to make the return before the last day of February , the end of our financial year , and therefore , their contributions are not included in the accounts for year 1 S 97 . Several preceptories abroad are in arrears .
The Great Treasurer's accounts have been audited up to 28 th February , 1 S 9 H , and show the following balances , which are in the London and Westminster Bank , Limited , Bloomsbury Branch :
General Fund ... ... ... ... £ 578 IS 11 Benevolent Fund ... ... ... 63 6 6 £ 642 s 5 By Order of the Council , R . LOVELAND LOVELAND , Great Chancellor .
C . 1 MTZGBKALD MATTER , Great Vice-Chancellor . 6 th April , 1 S 9 S . The GREAT CHANCELLOR moved that the report be received and entered on the minutes . The GREAT REGISTRAR seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously , as was also one that the report be adopted , proposed by the GREAT ' CHANCELLOR and seconded by the GREAT REGISTRAR .
Great Priory was then invited to proceed to elect a Treasurer . Sir Knight COUSANS : I have much pleasure in proposing the reelection of our present Treasurer , and of expressing , on behalf of Great Priory , the sense of our obligations to him for his past services . ( Hear , hear . ) I am sure we cannot do belter than re-elect Sir Knight Ralph Clutton . The GREAT REGISTRAR : I have much pleasure in seconding that resolution . I am certain that Great Priory cannot do better than re-elect Brother Ralp h Clutton to the position in which he has done us such excellent service .
The GREAT SENESCHAL : Btfore I put that resolution , perhaps I ought to refer to the unavoidable absence of our Grand Master . I am quite sure I am only expressing the feelings of all who are here present when I say we deeply regret the absence of Lord Euston , and we regret it the more on account of the cause being an illness in which we all deeply sympathise with him . ( Cheers . ) The motion for the election of the V . E . Knight Ralp h Clutton as Great Treasurer was then put and carried .
The GREAT SENESCHAL : I have the honour to announce that the Grand Master has been pleased to re-appoint me Great Seneschal of the Order . ( Cheers . ) The Great OUlcers of the year were then invested as follows :
Sir Knig ht Rev . C . C . Atkinson ... ... G . Prelate . „ R . Loveland-Loveland , G . C . T . ... G . Chancellor . ,, Sir Lionel Darell , Bart .... ... G . ist Constable . ,, Sir Joseph C . Dimsdale ... G . 2 nd Constable . „ Ralph Clutton , K . C . T .... ... G . Treas .
,, Frank Richardson , K . L . I . ... G . Registrar . ,, C . I " ' . Matier , K . C . i ' . ... ... G . Vice-Chancellor . ,, Charles Belton , K . C . T . ... G . Marshal . ,, Rev . A . \ V . Oxford ... ... G . Almoner . „ Col . George Lambert , K . C . T . ... G . Warden of R egalia .
,, William Gillman ... ... G . Herald . „ R . M . Beachcrofl ... ... ( J . ist Std . Br . ,, J . C . Fitzkoy Tower ... ... G . _ 'nd Std . Br . „ V . P . Morrell ... ... Gd . Master ' s Banner B . „ Col . Clifford Probyn ... ... G . Sword Bearer . ,, Kdward Armitage ... ... G . ist Aide-de-Camp . VV . Buckler Lethbridge ... G . 2 nd Aide-de-Camp .
,, l'rancis William Wright ... G . Chamberlain . William Forrest ... ... G . 1 st Capt . of Guards . Harold Thomas ... ... G . 2 nd Capt . of Guards . ,, Alfred King , Mus . Doc . ... G . Organist . The GREAT Y ' ICE-CIIANCKI . I . CIR announced the unavoidable absence ot the Great Second Captain of the Guards . The GREAT SENESCHAL announced that the Grand Master had been pleased to appoint the following as members of the Council : Sir Knignc