Masonic Province of Yorkshire, West Riding

The following events are scheduled for Beacon Lodge, Southwood, Birdcage Lane, Halifax HX3 0JQ:

• Ladies After Lodge Thursday 2nd December 2010 at 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m.
• An illustrated talk on ‘Walter Widdop Internationally renowned Tenor and Opera Singer’ (and once a member of Beacon Lodge) by the author of his biography Michael Letchworth.

Any Brethren and their Ladies who are interested please contact WBro MI Priestley at Beacon Lodge or by email to mpriestley2@tiscali.co.uk

Posted in Area 2 on October 28th, 2010

At the recent workshop for ‘Preparing for the Chair’ at the Assembly Rooms, Brighouse 41 Brethren attended.

On completion the brethren are asked to give their comments by  filling a questionnaire on the evenings workshop which are useful for future educational purposes and seminars and all who attend receive a booklet on the evenings workshop.

Howard O’Neil of Hall Cross Lodge No. 5744 stated ‘that the evening was very informative, positively presented and a good attendance. A long distance to travel but it was well worth it’.

W. Bro. Alec Gilston first came to the Wardens Workshop some 11 years ago in preparation for his first time in the Chair of Cockburn Lodge No. 5362 now as the Junior Warden of the Leeds Installed Master Lodge he attended once again and he said, “I found that it was an entertaining evening once again, most enlighten and it reminded me of the duties that a ‘Master Elect’ must attend too before and after his Installation Day. Having attend all those years ago I found the whole evening was well presented and all subjects covered  in preparing to take the ‘Chair’ once again.”
The next Workshop for Secretaries/Scribe E, Director of Ceremonies, Principals & Preparing for the Chair  will be held on Saturday 27th November at the Masonic Hall, Hoyle Court, Baildon. Reception 9.30 (coffee) for a 10.00am start, all details with your Lodge Secretary/ Scribe E.

A  lunch will be available at a cost of £7.50 all initial enquiries via your Lodge/Chapter or to: alan.hurdley@wrprovince.co.uk or telephone 07720 102 069

Alan Hurdley (Provincial Education Officer) with Alec Gilston (Leeds Installed Masters Lodge No. 7918 & Aequitas No. 9832) reading the Workshop booklet

Posted in Provincial News on October 22nd, 2010

The Academy is now in its second year and is proving to be very popular both among newly raised Master Masons and long established Master Masons who want to make a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge – these are very popular and enjoyable evenings and designed not to clash with your other commitments.

Next Meeting:

Monday 29th November at 7.00 PM – 8.30PM at
Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Headingley, Leeds

W. Bro James A W D C Baird PPSGW
Also present will be W. Bro. David S Pratt APGM

Topics will include but are not limited to:

• The Family Tree of ALL the Lodges within the Province of Yorkshire West Riding
• Provincial Ranks and other relevant topics
• Questions and Answers and a Quiz and a prize (but that’s a secret)
• Much more

Please contact W. Bro Baird to confirm attendance on
0113 2678682 or 07958 743244
jabaird@hotmail.co.uk

Posted in Area 5 on October 21st, 2010

Bro. John McNair Wilson & WBro. Kenneth Storey
The St Oswald Lodge No: 910
20th October 2010 – Pontefract Masonic Hall

WBro. Bernard Kay
Lodge of Thanksgiving No: 6212
21st October 2010 – Castle Grove, Headingley

These Brethren are to be roundly congratulated on achieving such a significant milestone of service in Freemasonry

Pilgrim Lodge No: 7728 – Jubilee Celebrations
24th October 2010 – The Allerton, Nursery Lane

Very best wishes and thanks to the Master, Warden, Brethren and the Founders of Pilgrim Lodges

Distinguished Overseas Visitor to Legiolium Lodge, Castleford No: 1542
15th November 2010 – Castleford Masonic Hall

Legiolium Lodge No. 1542 will be balloting for a candidate Mr. Alan Law on the 18th October 2010 and, should the ballot prove favourable, will be initiating him on 15th November 2010.

The prospective candidate’s father is Brother Robert G. Law the Right Worshipful District Grand Master of Scottish Freemasonry in the District of Central South Africa and Hon. Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Scotland and he intends to attend his son’s initiation.

Should any Brother wish to attend any of the above events, please would you contact the respective Lodge Secretary

Personal Notes

Well Brethren,  I’ve just return from visiting my daughter in the United States where I managed to fit in a Lodge meeting to Rising Sun Lodge, Haddonfield No: 15 in the Grand Lodge of New Jersey.

http://risingsunlodge.org/entrance/photo-gallery/

Interestingly, Rising Sun Lodge is a recent product of an amalgamation of three Lodges – “because they only had a combined membership of about 750 (Yes 750!).  The new amalgamated Lodge has a new name and retains the lowest original and oldest number: Lodge 15

I was received with such kindness after being proved fully and extensively in all Craft Degrees by an Examination Committee. Yes, they do prove visiting Brethren with great enthusiasm in the USA!  So do be prepared if you intend to travel across the Atlantic Ocean.

It was a great meeting with robust discussions on all matters concerning the Lodge – Nothing was put through on the nod. This was a scheduled  “Business Meeting”.  Degrees are only conferred at meetings so designated for that purpose where no Lodge Business is transacted

A really nice light meal before the meeting followed by cake and coffee

Fraternal Greetings to All!

WBro. David S. Pratt PSGD
Assistant Provincial Grand Master

Posted in Area 5 on October 17th, 2010

The Provincial Grand Master has made the following changes in Provincial Rulers:

W Bro. Stewart G Carley, PSGD, will retire as an Assistant Provincial Grand Master on 31 December this year. The ProvGM said “Bro. Carley has served the Province in a diligent and exemplary manner for over five years, particularly in Area 1 and also as Chairman of Yorkshire WR Masonic Activities Ltd. We have been fortunate to have a Brother of his calibre as a Provincial Ruler. I will miss his untiring support and wise counsel and I am sure you will join me in extending our thanks and best wishes to him”.

A result of the retirement of W Bro. Carley the ProvGM has appointed W Bro. D Stuart Cummins, PAGDC, a Past Master of the Lodge of Charity No 4105 to be an Assistant Provincial Grand Master taking over responsibility for Area 1. He will be installed at a ceremony in January next year.

Posted in Provincial News on October 12th, 2010

Prudence Chapter will host the Leeds & District Royal Arch Joint Chapter Meeting on Monday 28th February 2011 at The Masonic Hall, Castle Grove, Headingley, Leeds starting at 6.30pm.

It is hoped that the neighbouring Royal Arch Council members will support this convocation and further details and catering can be obtained from: Norman Lowe 0113 2553915

Posted in Area 5, Provincial News on October 11th, 2010