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Turkish Delight

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The Lodge Liaison Officer

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Yorkshire, W R Masonic Activities Ltd Welcome to the White Rose

The White Rose team By Peter L Doherty, Editor
I must start with an apology; in
President
David S Pratt the previous edition I included,
Provincial Grand Master on page four, a photograph of the
Grand Superintendent Stewart G
Vice presidents Carley, which the more observant
John K Clayton of you will have noticed showed
Colin Dent him in the regalia of a previously
Stewart G Carley held office as Second Provincial
Brian Holmes Grand Principal. Stewart, I am
sorry!
Chairman
John B Gledhill, Having celebrated fifty editions
Assistant PGM of the magazine I am again
looking towards its future. This
Editor edition will have been made available online much earlier than
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expressed concerns about the state of our Masonic buildings
Assistant Editor and of our Lodges. As the Grand Secretary has said, we must
David Archer meet the challenge to find a simple manner of communicating our
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ANNUAL MEETING OF PR

RW Bro Sousa entering Prov Grand Lodge The Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge
RW Bro Pratt PGM with his escort held at the Royal Hall, Harrogate on 5 May was
another splendid occasion.
David Hayes and Steve Scarre receiving a cheque for £25,000 on behalf of Horticap
These events do not just happen of course, so I
decided to take a look behind the scenes.

Much of the preparation is done well in advance
by the Provincial Grand Secretary and the staff in
the Provincial office, but on the day of the meeting
they are assisted by the Provincial Directors of
Ceremonies and Brethren of the West Riding Acting
Officers Lodge No 9645 acting as Stewards.

The day started for Allen Cass at 6.30 am when
he left home in Brighouse to travel to Harrogate.
Arriving at the Royal Hall at 8.15 am, to find the office
manager Mick Dyson already in attendance, it was
to be a long day; Allen, who has been Chief Steward
for some eight years, did not arrive home again until
some twelve hours later. He may have stayed for
the splendour of the celebratory festive board at the
Majestic Hotel, but needed to get home as it was his
wife’s birthday!

9.15 am saw the arrival of the first of the Directors
of Ceremonies and the Deputy Provincial Grand
Secretary and last minute changes were made to
the seating arrangements.

The Provincial Grand Master arrived just after
ten with one of the distinguished guests, RW Bro
Octavio Pimenta Sousa, Grand Organist of the
Grande Loja Legal de Portugal, who could not help
but be impressed by the magnificent setting of the
Royal Hall.

The rehearsals, both for the Dc’s and later for the
Rulers were definitely needed and as the PGM was
heard to say, “The objective is – we all get on the
stage.”

About an hour before the doors were opened,
the Stewards were given a final briefing and all
was prepared to welcome the many Brethren from
throughout the Province. It was pleasing to see
many Master Masons, who would later receive a
special welcome from the Provincial Grand Master.

Provincial Grand Lodge was opened and
the business dealt with before those present
received an update from the Chairman of the 2017
Festival Committee (see page 17). The PGM was
later to announce the total raised to date to be
£1,675,249.98.

The Provincial Grand Officers were appointed and
invested (details on page 34) and other Brethren
were appointed and promoted.

Provincial Grand Lodge was called off to allow
the PGM to present the 2015 Major Grants from the
PGM’s Fund to representatives of five organisations
(see page 12).

Next came an edifying and inspiring address from
RW Bro Pratt PGM in which he set out enhancements
to be implemented following consultation within the
Province:

Communications will be improved following the
introduction of Adelphi 2 – the Grand Lodge record
keeping system, facilitating more rapid and direct
communication with members.

Future summonses for the annual meeting will be
sent electronically, saving over £1,000 p.a.

UNIVERSITY LODGE SHEFFIELD No 3911 Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month except July, Aug, and Sept.
Tapton Hall, Shore Lane, Sheffield S10 3BU IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THIS PAGE OF THE WHITE ROSE MASONIC NEWS

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OVINCIAL GRAND LODGE

This magazine will be available electronically via PGM hands a cheque to Mrs Fiona Martin and Mrs Jacqui Land
a web site link.

The formation of Area Grand Officer Groups to
provide information and recommendations related
to local ability and potential of Brethren within the
Area.

Appointment of Past Masters, having been
identified as having such potential, to Provincial
Grand Steward much earlier – even as early as
Immediate Past Master.

No Brother shall be appointed to Acting Office or
promoted to PPJGW unless he has been Exalted
into Royal Arch Masonry.

He went on to talk about the future of Lodges within
the Province, asking “Do we have too many Lodges
and too many buildings?” He believes we do and
whilst not planning to close down or amalgamate
Lodges, asks Brethren to consider whether it is
viable to continue, both as a Lodge or within their
existing building. Doing nothing is not an option.

He talked of standards and traditions and of charity,
thanking Brethren and their families throughout the
Province for the magnificent support given thus far
to the 2017 Festival, before concluding to rapturous

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As Provincial Grand Lodge was closed and
Brethren made their way home or to the Majestic
Hotel, the work of the Stewards was not over as they
cleared the Hall of items left behind and ensured
that all furniture and equipment was safely stored
until the next meeting on 3 May 2016.

If you have not yet attended an Annual Meeting
of Provincial Grand Lodge, I recommend that you
do so and when you do, spare a thought for those
people who have worked tirelessly behind the
scenes to ensure that your visit is such an enjoyable
occasion.

Peter L Doherty – Editor

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again Classics on the Square were present at Connaught Court to support the annual open

d another competition was organised by Les Davy - this time guess the mileage reading on

Wilson’s MG. The prize was a nice bottle of wine. £80 was raised and presented to the

s of Connaught Court. Thanks to all those who supported the day. In Defence of

Charity

Local charities have benefited from the

fundraising activities of the Brethren of

Defence Lodge No 1221, Castle Grove.

In March this year, the ‘Classics on Lees was appointed Vice Chairman with Those to receive support are the British
the Square’ group held its ninth Annual Les Davy and George Foster re-elected Red Cross, St John Ambulance and the
General Meeting at Westbourne House, Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Leeds Children’s Charity.
Otley. After a number of years as George, on behalf of the members,
Verlie McCann, chair of the Board of
chairman Robert Bowhill handed over to presented the Stuart N Foster rose Trustees of the Leeds Children’s Charity,
his successor John Broadhead. David bowl, an award presented annually for said, “We are very grateful indeed for the
services to the club, to Robert for his money received which will be used to
commitment and dedication to the club
L adies,eter Guest and wife loaded with goodies with Les Davy since it was formed. help finance a short break respite for a
disadvantaged child from Leeds.”
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This was the seventh annual joint 24 May finishing at the Falcon Manor in 20% out of season discount when you
social evening between the two Settle for lunch. They will once again quote White Rose Masonic News.
organisations which started when John be supporting Connaught Court on 20
Davis was Master of St John’s Lodge June and taking their usual stand at the
and Mrs Linda Davis was President MG Rally in Pateley Bridge on 9 August.
of the Soroptimist International Club, It is hoped to be able to confirm two
Dewsbury. further meetings later in the year.

St JOHN’S LODGE No 827 IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THIS PAGE OF THE WHITE ROSE MASONIC NEWS Meeting on the
1st Mon of each month, 2nd Mon if a Bank Holiday (April & May) Masonic Temple, Halifax Road, Dewsbury WF13 2BS

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A Fitting
M emorial

The charitable work of a Halifax Pictured either side of the memorial are Mick Uttley (left) and Jim Delahunty (right) with S Sgt Dave Darby (far right).
Freemason has led to the Initiation of a
member of HM Armed Forces into Savile At his Initiation in March this year, Dave Pictured with the bell are Steph Uttley and Dave Darby.
Lodge No 1231, West Vale. was surprised by a number of NCO’s from
around the UK, including Tam Watson,
Jim Delahunty has been involved for Lodge St John No 20, Lesmahagow who
some years in fundraising for Military was instrumental with Dave in securing
charities, including Help for Heroes, and the artillery cartridge and Vernon Littley,
when arranging a collection at the Retail Dormer Lodge No 7294, Birmingham, with
Park in Rotherham he was introduced to whom he served some years ago. The
David Darby of 5 Regiment Royal Artillery Brethren of Savile Lodge were impressed
(The Yorkshire Gunners). with the full mess uniforms worn by the
candidate and the visitors and John
The two of them worked closely in Jim’s Gledhill APGM, an honorary member of
fundraising efforts which evolved into a the Lodge, was delighted to welcome
partnership with the Huddersfield Giants them to what was an excellent ceremony
and their ‘Side by Side’ campaign. The and a most enjoyable festive board.
players from the rugby league club were
invited to Catterick Garrison to undergo Pictured (l to r): Tam Watson; Bruce Littley; Vernon Littley; John B Gledhill; Dave Darby;Rick Starkey, Master;
pre-season training and enjoyed a training Matt Roper; Jim Delahunty.
regime in what their coach described as
‘three days of hell’. Enjoy the Coniston
experience with
When a war widow mentioned that friends and family!
the Memorial at the Garrison was in a
poor state of affairs Staff Sergeant Darby Beautiful, spacious, Enjoy lunch in the
asked Jim if he could help. Jim managed en-suite rooms NEW Huntsman’s
to get all the materials required from local Lodge
companies at no cost and approached available
members of Savile Lodge to assist. Danny
Ryan fitted the necessary lighting whilst Look what you could be doing... Make a day of it! Located in the heart of the
Michael Uttley fabricated, powder-coated Special packages available. Yorkshire Dales, set in 1400 acres.
and fitted the necessary metalwork. The Coniston Hotel offers the
best in hospitality and activities.
In appreciation for the work done on
bringing the Memorial up to a standard Land Rover Clay Pigeon Archery Falconry The Driving Fishing Walking &
befitting their recent fallen the Colonel Cycling
and Regimental Sergeant Major of The Experience Shooting Range
Yorkshire Gunners invited the Brethren
to lunch at Marne Barracks. Following a Coniston Cold, Skipton, N.Yorks, BD23 4EA. Tel: 01756 748 080
splendid meal in the Mess, they retired to [email protected] www.theconistonhotel.com
the bar where Mick Uttley was fascinated
by a bell, formed from a gun cartridge,
which was hanging therein. Upon
enquiring of its significance Mick was
told, “Ring the bell, and buy the round!”
Having done so, Mick decided that a bell
was needed in the bar at Willow Royd.
Unfortunately, before he could arrange
this he fell ill and passed away in May last
year, aged just 50 years.

Having heard of this sad loss to Savile
Lodge, the officers and soldiers of 5
Regiment Royal Artillery, as a mark of
respect, donated an artillery cartridge
which has been converted into a bell
engraved with the crest of Savile Lodge
and inscribed, ‘In Memory of W Bro
Michael Philip Uttley PPSGD – Friend and
Brother – He lived respected and died
regretted – The Savile Lodge No 1231’.

The bell was presented by now Sergeant
Major David Darby in the presence
of Mick’s widow Mrs Steph Uttley in
November and, being so impressed by
what he perceived Freemasonry had to
offer, Dave asked to become a member
of Savile Lodge.

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Iuventutis Silver Jubilee The Other

Side of an
Auctioneer!

Iuventutis Lodge No 9338, Castleford has Holme, celebrated his own Silver Jubilee,
celebrated its Silver Jubilee anniversary. having held office in each of the 25 years
since the Consecration.
Although meeting in Castleford the
Lodge was consecrated at Tapton Hall, An excellent evening was had by all, the
Sheffield on 1 December 1989. ceremony being the Initiation of Richard
A Broom and at a very enjoyable festive
To celebrate the anniversary the original board, the years seemed to melt away.
Founders were invited and many were able • Founding Members of the Lodge are
to attend, including the Founding Master, pictured at the celebration.
John Neill PSGD, and his Wardens.

Another of the Founders, Neil Kaiper-

New Banner for Benevolence

Having been in use since the by an escort of six members of the Lodge Gary Don (Donoughue) of Lodge
Consecration of the Lodge of Benevolence assembled by Richard Payne, ProvAGDC. of Peace No 3988, Baildon has been
No 5612, Pudsey in 1936, their original involved in Judo since the age of 5.
banner has been replaced, thanks to Stephen T Schofield, Master, invited the He was a junior judo champion and
legacies from two well-loved Past Masters APGM to accept the banner for dedication; for the last 40 years has been a Judo
of the Lodge, Percy Ingham and Kenneth Peter Holt, Provincial Grand Chaplain coach based in Yorkshire
Knapton. delivered the dedication prayer before
the APGM declared the banner formally He runs Yorkshire Judo Association
The new banner was dedicated at dedicated and it was placed in its rightful with his wife, son and daughter in
a ceremony conducted by Anthony W position in the Lodge. Leeds, where he teaches a variety of
Llewellyn APGM. It was carried into and different martial arts. He has taught
paraded round the Lodge by Michael S • Photo shows the banner and members hundreds of children and adults over
Schofield,seniorPastMaster,accompanied of the dedication team. the years and is now in great demand
to teach in seminars both here and
Antiques Expert as seen and • Probate and insurance abroad.
heard on TV and Radio valuations
He has been selected as the Judo
REGULAR SPECIALIST AUCTIONS: • Removals and house instructor at The World Alliance of
Antiques, paintings, china, furniture, vinyl, clearance Martial Arts Seminar in Copenhagen
books, coins, militaria, jewellery, silver, gold in October this year and has recently
• Items of special interest achieved his 7th Dan Black Belt,
and all kinds of collectibles. offered to over 100 which means he now wears a special
countries on our website red and white belt. Earlier this year,
at the Leeds Sports Awards, he won
• Official auctioneers and Coach of the Year.
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Council Gary would like to organise a
special day which will include displays
• Solicitors, banks and and demonstration with anyone of
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He would like any other Masons
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• Photo: Gary with his Coach of the
Year award

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Through the magic of technology,
the Masonic initiative Lifelites gives This is the motto of Harrogate based Sea Scouts
terminally ill and disabled children in charity, Carers’ Resource and, thanks to Under Canvas
hospices opportunities to have fun, a grant from the PGM’s Fund, they are
be creative, control something for now able to provide better support to two Bingley 3rd Sea Scouts have been able
themselves and communicate for as groups of carers with very different needs. to make use of new camping gear thanks
long as possible. The grant of £500 has allowed the purchase to a grant from the PGM’s Fund.
of a laptop and software which will be used
We are looking for volunteers to join in the heart of the community, linking carers The grant of £2650, secured by Acacia
our Ambassadors’ programme: who feel isolated from the outside world Lodge No 2321, Baildon allowed an
and enabling them to make contact with extensive revamp of their equipment with
Become a representative - promote friends and family. It will also be of benefit the purchase of versatile high-specification
Lifelites and raise awareness of the as part of their training courses. tents and associated gear.
work we do by:
The grant was secured by Spa Lodge Bingley Sea Scouts is highly regarded
• giving a talk to Lodges or No 7609, Harrogate, and Anne Wells, of nationally by the Scouting Organisation and
other local groups, Carers’ Resource, addressed the Brethren the Royal Navy; catering for over 120 young
at a recent meeting to explain the work people from the age of 6 yrs to 18 years, the
• attending cheque undertaken by the Charity. group is self-funded. Much time is spent by
presentations and thanking the older members in water-based activities
donors face-to-face or Anne concluded by saying, “We are very including canoeing, kayaking and power
grateful to the members of Spa Lodge boating. Seamanship extends to voyaging
• taking part in a physical in general and to the charity steward, offshore and testing their skills at the ‘Tall
challenge. Douglas Mills in particular, as well as to Ships Race’, sailing to Europe. The range
the Provincial Grand Master’s Fund for and scope of Expedition Training has been
Become a training volunteer being so generous. We couldn’t continue considerably enhanced and the Group are
in your local children’s hospice to our work without donations and we really very grateful for the generous grant.
communicate to staff about how to use appreciate the support of the Lodges of the
our specialist equipment. Province of Yorkshire, West Riding and all • The photograph shows Scout Leader
You just need to have: they do to support the community.” David Sowden reviewing some of the
equipment at camp with Lodge member
• an interest in the practical • Members of Spa Lodge are pictured with Andrew Henderson, accompanied by
application of technology and Anne Wells at the cheque presentation. some of the Explorer Scouts. The Explorers
listened attentively to a short presentation
• a calm and approachable on Freemasonry, given at the ‘festive
nature board’, following the camp.

For more information contact James
Hunt on 020 7440 4200 or email:
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T ur k i s h
D elig h t

Brethren and their Ladies from the Lodge Lodge to reaffirm their vows in front of the position in the chain. Thankfully both ‘new’
of Amity No 4148, Baildon, together Brethren. wives did so happily. This symbolises that
with friends, recently visited the English- a Mason’s wife is never alone for, as the
speaking Lodge of Ephesus No 42, in the The couples handed over their wedding Lodge supports her husband, they will
city of Izmir, Turkey. rings to the Master, who took them into also support her.
the temple and placed them on a table in
The trip was led by the then Master, front of his chair. This table was decorated There followed much fraternal kissing,
Mehmet Tiritoglu, and his friend Mehmet with love hearts, flowers, masonic hand shaking and congratulations, with
Sen, a doctor in Leeds and a member of symbols and other paraphernalia used in the brides and grooms being placed
Lodge of Ephesus. the ceremony. between the two pillars before leaving
through the dome of honour with wedding
Izmir is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city The couples were then invited into the music being played.
of over 4 million people. Known as the temple under a ‘dome of honour’ made up
‘City of the Infidels’ with large numbers by seven Brethren forming a dome shape A wedding breakfast followed at a
of Jews, Christians and Muslims living in with their bright shiny Turkish swords. The nearby tennis club with good food and
peace and harmony; it is the town where Square and Compass, plumb rule and wine and dancing to a live band, enjoyed
East meets West; the end of the ancient ruler were explained, together with their by excellent company.
caravan trail to and from China by way of symbolic meanings by Gerson Algranati,
India. Master who conducted the ceremony. A fantastic wedding cake, adorned with
The couples were entwined together in the crests of both Lodges in the icing, was
The group stayed in the beautiful five symbolic blue ribbon, forming a cordon of produced and did in fact turn out to be the
star Boyalik Beach Hotel in the seaside unity, replacing their respective wedding ‘icing on the cake’ to a superb Masonic
resort of Cesme, some 30 minutes out rings whilst reaffirming their vows, experience.
of Izmir on the breath-taking turquoise symbolising eternal togetherness.
coastline of the Aegean Sea. The next day the Brethren returned to the
Then followed the holding and taking Lodge and witnessed a superb Passing
On the Sunday of their arrival they possession of a clear glass ‘magic’ rod ceremony. All in all a truly wonderful
attended a Masonic Wedding Celebration. symbolising that mutual love should Masonic experience.
A couple in their party, Chris Binns and his be forever pure and clear and that
wife Kay, had previously agreed to take carelessness will quickly break it; love The Lodge of Amity intend to present
part in the celebration. requires constant attention. a demonstration of a Masonic Wedding
at Hoyle Court, Baildon on Sunday 20th
What followed was not a full Masonic Next a goblet of wine and a glass of September 2015. More details can be
Ceremony, the Lodge was not ‘open’, it water were mixed and the couple were obtained from the Lodge secretary, Tony
wasn’t a blessing or a religious ceremony, encouraged to drink from the unified Donoghue on:
it was more a reaffirmation of wedding drink, symbolically meaning harmony and
vows in the presence of the Lodge prosperity in togetherness. [email protected]
members and their wives.
The Brethren of the Lodge then formed
The Master and his Wardens wore a chain of unity with a missing link and the
their regalia with the remaining brethren ‘new’ wives were asked to bring forward
wearing suits and white gloves. their husbands to join and complete his

The Ladies were invited into the temple
by the Ladies of the Lodge and sat
together on the Master’s left; the brethren
entered and sat on the Master’s right. The
temple was purified with incense, and
wedding music was played discreetly in
the background.

Meanwhile, Chris and Kay waited
outside with a ‘real’ bride and groom. A
Fellowcraft from Ephesus Lodge and his
wife, who had recently married in a civil
ceremony, had their marriage blessed
in their local mosque and were at the

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R emem b rance D ay

As the Centenary of the start of the First worn Masonic Regalia, by kind permission Having granted permission for the
World War approached, the Pudsey and of the Provincial Grand Master, and without Brethren to process in public in their
Farsley Branch of the Royal British Legion fail have always been approached by a Masonic clothing, it was fitting that the RW
decided that the war memorial was in least one Brother from another Province, Provincial Grand Master, David S Pratt,
need of refurbishment. A grant from amazed that they don’t do it in their town should do likewise and he joined Brethren
the PGM’s Fund awarded them £3,000 or city. at the Cenotaph in Castleford.
towards the cost, on a joint appeal from
the three Pudsey Lodges of St. Laurence The Province of Yorkshire, West Riding
No 2998, Thoresby No 4920 and leading the way again!
Benevolence No 5612. This enabled the
bulk of the work to be completed in time
for the Remembrance Day ceremonies.
On Remembrance Day, Peter Holdsworth
of Lodge of Benevolence, joined the
procession and laid a wreath on behalf of
all Pudsey Freemasons.

It was also a special day for Settle
Freemasons when six of the Brethren
of Castleberg Lodge No 2091 paraded,
with other local organisations, in Masonic
Regalia to the Cenotaph where Bernard
Ogden laid a wreath.
Since 2002 the members of Craven
Lodge No 810, Skipton have taken part
in the Remembrance Day Parade and
Service. The weather was sunny and the
crowds turned out in their thousands.
David Clough of Craven Lodge laid a
Masonic wreath in memory of all Craven
Freemasons and their families who have
given their lives for their country in the
pursuit of peace.
For the last 5 years the Brethren have

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GRAND APPOINTMENT

Peter Holt, an unashamed Lancastrian, is and his wife Beryl hold important positions Assistant Grand Chaplain in 1999 – the
the second Huddersfield area Freemason within the local Methodist Circuit. only member of our Province in recent
in modern times to become Acting Junior memory to enjoy the privilege of two
Grand Deacon within United Grand Past APGM Martin W Stray, Forest of Acting Officer appointments.
Lodge. Knaresborough No 7452, was appointed
JGD in 2008 and The Rev Frank A The full list of recipients of Grand Rank
The Provincial Grand Chaplain, whose Chappell, St Wilfrid 6395, served in the for 2015 in Craft and Supreme Grand
deeply researched Orations have earned office in 2010. W Bro Chappell was also Chapter is given below.
appreciative comments and plaudits, is a
member of the Lodge of Harmony No 275, APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS IN GRAND LODGE ON 29 APRIL 2015
as is Raymond Howarth, Past DepPGM,
who was Junior Grand Deacon in 1992. FIRST APPOINTMENTS Zetland 1311 PAGDC
James Moreland DENBY Legiolium No 1542 PAGDC
V W Bro Howarth was in the procession Ian Norman Elliott LEWIS Acacia No 2321 PAGDC
at a quarterly communication of Grand Dr Andrew Angus HENDERSON Chevin No 6848 PGStB
Lodge in 1992 held at Earls Court and Terence Edward DUDLEY Hadassah No 4871 PGStB
attended by 12,500 Brethren and non- Anthony Peter KADDISH
Masonic guests to celebrate the 275th
anniversary of Grand Lodge and the 25th PROMOTIONS Milton No 3849 PJGW
anniversary of HRH The Duke of Kent, KG, John Edward Moore Harmony No 275 JGD
as Grand Master. Peter HOLT Zetland No 1311 PJGD
Trevor David KENT-JONES
APGM John Gledhill attended as a
Master in the Chair and he was at the REAPPOINTMENTS Bradfordians No 9886 AGM
annual investiture in the Grand Temple, Sir David Hugh WOOTTON Haddasah No 4871 PresRMBI
Great Queen Street in April this year, to James Henry NEWMAN Three Roses No 7110 GOrg
witness Peter Holt and other Yorkshire, Paul Gareth BOWEN
West Riding Brethren receive honours.
APPOINTMENTS & PROMOTIONS IN SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER
Hugely respected on both sides of the ON 30 APRIL 2015
Pennines, Peter attained Grand Rank as
PAGSwdB from his days in East Lancs
where he was a member of various
committees and panels representing the
PGM.

He is a Methodist lay preacher and he

PGM’s Fund APPOINTMENTS Chapter of Sincerity No 61 PGStB
Major Grants Gordon David JACOBS
Barry David GREGORY Chapter of Truth No 521 PGStB
The following organisations are beneficiaries David John BOYLE
of Major Grants from the Provincial Grand Michael Barry FERNER St Laurence Chapter No 2330 PGStB
Master’s Fund and representatives were
handed cheques by David S Pratt PGM PROMOTIONS Criterion Chapter of Installed
at the annual meeting of Provincial Grand Paul Gartside COLLINGE
Lodge at Harrogate on 5 May. David Stuart McDONALD First Principals 6220 PGStB
Special Olympics Yorkshire and
Humberside; Royal Brunswick Lodge Olicana No 1522 PAGSoj
No 296 - £25000 St Phillip’s No 7116 PAGSoj
To fund team kit for over 300 athletes of the
Yorkshire and Humberside team.
Horticap, Harrogate; Spa Chapter
No7609 - £25000
To fund replacement of temporary polythene
growing structure.
Endeavour Training Limited; Hadassah
Lodge No 4871 - £10000
To purchase IT equipment for use of
students in specialised teaching facility.
Friends of Alfie Martin; Lodge of
Excelsior and Prudence No 1042 -
£20000
To purchase a portable Ultrasound Scanner
for brain and cardiac scanning of small and
vulnerable babies.
Kirklees Duke of Edinburgh’s Award;
Howley Lodge No 5012 - £20000
To facilitate funding for construction of
wheelchair accessible ‘low rope challenge’.

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50th Certificate
for Christmas

Double Darrel Gordon Helliwell received an early Darrel was delighted to receive his
present when three Past Masters of the certificate, which he said would take
Celebration for Vale of Nidd Lodge No 4984 visited him at pride of place amongst his other awards,
Philanthropic home in Masham, just before Christmas, including one from the Inland Waterways
to present him with a jubilee certificate Association of which he is a past Regional
Scot from the Province of Yorkshire, West Riding Chairman.
marking his 50 years in Freemasonry. • Darrel is pictured left, receiving his
Philanthropic Lodge No 304, certificate from Len Barrett.
Leeds was packed to capacity Darrel had not been well enough to attend
when Anthony W Llewellyn APGM a Lodge meeting to receive his certificate,
presented Robert Lyon Marshall with so Len Barrett, the senior Lodge member,
a Certificate marking his 50 years in presented the certificate on behalf of the
Freemasonry. RW Provincial Grand Master.

Robert became a Mason, as a 19 Much of Darrel’s Freemasonry has
year old, on 22 September 1964, been practised in the Province of West
being Initiated in St Columba Lodge Lancashire where he was Initiated into
No 729, Glasgow under the Grand New Sanctuary Lodge No 6604, Thornton-
Lodge of Scotland. He was advanced Cleveleys on 3 March 1964.
to the Mark Degree in January 1966.
He retired to Nidderdale after a lifetime
Having moved to God’s Own working in the aircraft industry, on such
County, he joined Philanthropic iconic aircraft as the Buccaneer and the
Lodge in June 1990. ill-fated TSR-2 and joined the Vale of Nidd
Lodge No 4984 in March 1996. He was
Robert was overjoyed that several appointed PPAGDC in West Lancashire in
Brethren from St Columba Lodge 1983 and was appointed to the same rank
travelled from Scotland to join in the in Yorkshire, West Riding in 2003.
celebration.
Snowmasters descend
He was presented with a Jubilee on Concord Lodge
Certificate from Scotland by the R W
Master of St Columba Lodge, John He has been a keen golfer and was
F Haining who, by coincidence, had the winner of the individual prize in the
been Initiated on the same night as Harewood Trophy in 1999.
Robert in Glasgow.
He served as Master in 1978 and again
A presentation of Robert’s Masonic in 1993, becoming the first member of
and private life was given in the the Lodge to take the Chair for a second
Temple and several ladies and family time.
members enjoyed an insight into his
early days in Glasgow to his present Having been appointed PPDepGDC in
life in Yorkshire. 1988 Barry was promoted to PPJGW in
• Pictured: (l to r) Anthony W Llewellyn, Robert 1996.

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Keighley Lion

A past president and active member of Keighley Lions,
Keith Hardwick Trott, celebrated 50 years as a member
of Keighley Lodge No 3463 in February 2013. Known to
many as the quietest, most softly spoken Freemason in
the Province, the report of this achievement has only
just come to light.

When attending the Lodge to make the presentation
of the jubilee certificate D Stuart Cummins APGM took
Keith through his early life from the Saltburn area of
North Yorkshire to the village of Harden near Bingley
and to East Morton, where he now lives.

71 brethren assembled at a recent meeting of Horsford Lodge Following service in the RAF and after his marriage to
No 5339 at Westbourne House, Otley to celebrate with Alexander Patricia he attended many functions at the Connaught
Michael Jones JP his 50 years in Freemasonry. Rooms in Bradford where Patricia’s father and uncle
were prominent Masons. It was to the Lions that Keith
Martin W Stray PAPGM joined Michael on the floor of the Lodge was first attracted however and he became a member in
to discuss his life and his time in the Craft. Keighley. There he met the late W Bro Ken Brodie and
as a result was Initiated into Keighley Lodge in 1963. He
Michael was born in August 1935 in Morley but moved to was Master of the Lodge in 1978 and again in 2007.
Kirkstall at a young age where his father, also a member of
Horsford Lodge, had purchased a pharmacy business. He was In 1988 Keith was appointed PPDGDC and promotions
educated at Froebelian School in Horsforth and then at Leeds followed, in 1996 to PPJGW and again in 2006 to
Grammar School before attending University to study Pharmacy; PPSGW.
unfortunately Michael’s father died whilst Michael was still at
University and he had to take on both the Kirkstall business and He is still, at the age of 84, holding Office in both his
also a small one in the centre of Leeds. Lodge and his Royal Arch Chapter, Binglea No 439,
Bingley. He holds Grand rank in Supreme Grand Chapter
He was Initiated into Horsford Lodge on 4 February 1965 and and in the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons.
both he and his father were proposed by the same person, Frank
Neville Bradley, although his father had died before Michael The celebrations culminated in an excellent festive
joined. His Grandfather was also a Freemason, being a member board where there was opportunity to dispel the myth
of St Laurence Lodge No 2330, Pudsey; he was proposed as a that in his case the title W Bro means Whispering Brother
candidate on the evening of the Consecration of the Lodge in Trott.
1889.
• Photo shows Keith receiving his jubilee certificate from
Michael served as Master of the Lodge in 1975 and again in D Stuart Cummins.
1994. Having been appointed Provincial Grand Steward, he was
promoted to PPJGW and later to PAGDC.

Michael’s commitment to Freemasonry also extends to the
Royal Arch, being a member of Philanthropic Chapter No 304.
He served as secretary of the Leeds & District Royal Arch Council
for 10 years. He is a member of many other orders, in all of
which he has attained high rank, none more so than as Deputy
Grand Sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine, a position he
occupied for several years.

Michael married and had three children and now has seven
grandchildren. He remarried some 10 years ago to Jenny. During
his life time he has enjoyed a varied selection of pastimes from
tennis to cricket umpire, to sailing on Ullswater for 10 years and
eventually in the open waters of the Irish Sea for 35 years.

He retired in 1991 but carried on working as a locum for several
years and was a member of the Leeds Health Authority with
specific responsibility for mental health.

In addition to his pharmacy work he was a Magistrate on the
Leeds Bench for 25 years and also served in the appeal court.
• The certificate was presented by Paul Clarke APGM who is
pictured, left, with Michael and Martin W Stray PAPGM.

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Jubilee Certificate Philanthropist
for Nonagenarian rewarded

Having recently received Ivan Shaw received a jubilee certificate
a card from Her Majesty the from John B Gledhill APGM earlier this year
Queen to mark sixty years of marking his fifty years as a member of the
marriage, John R Atkinson Salarden Lodge No 3971, Milnsbridge.
was overjoyed to receive a
jubilee certificate from the Ivan was Initiated on 28 January
PGM to celebrate fifty years 1964, at a time when there were over
in Freemasonry. seventy members in the Lodge, and he
progressed through every office, except
The presentation was that of Treasurer, before attaining the
made at the Cockburn Lodge Chair in 1979.
No 5362, Morley by James K
Batty PAPGM. He was appointed PPAGDC in 1985
before promotion to PPJGW in 1996.
Having left school at 15
years of age and starting Having completed his National Service
work in 1939 at a packaging as an Airframe Mechanic, during which
and printing company, John went on to complete over 50 years’ service for the time he worked as ground crew for the
company, retiring as Sales Office Manager. iconic Avro Vulcan Bomber, he was first
At 18 years of age he was called up for National Service and went into the Army a plumber and then worked for a firm
Pay Corps, serving throughout the war before leaving in April 1947. of Heating Engineers before setting up
John married Margaret on 2 October 1954; they have a daughter Jane, two his own business, installing industrial,
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. commercial and domestic warm heating
John’s venture into Freemasonry did not start well as there was a waiting list of systems.
some four years before he could be proposed. At that time Cockburn Lodge met
in Great George Street, Leeds; it was so popular that they had a commissionaire A keen, if mediocre, golfer – his words
on the door and even had a paid Tyler. Eventually on the 8 January 1965 John was - Ivan gave up the game due to failing
Initiated and has served the Lodge in practically every office. health and now enjoys travelling the world
John was Master of the Lodge in 1980, appointed in 1989 to PPDepGSuptWks with his wife, Margaret.
and in 1996 was promoted to PPJGW. A member of Alfred Chapter No 306 for over • Ivan is pictured, right, receiving his
thirty years, he joined Leeds and District Lodge of Installed Masters No 7918 some certificate from John B Gledhill.
15 years ago and now aged 91 years, still enjoys his Masonry/
• In the photo (l to r) – Brian J McArthur; Michael H Barker, Master; John R Atkinson;
J K Batty and David A Speight.

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RMBI FESTIVAL 2017 UPDATE By Festival Chairman,
John Boyington

The past year has seen some £5000 to become Grand Patrons. stage a magnificent banquet at the Royal
magnificent achievements in support of Magnificently over a third of our Royal Armouries, Leeds.
the Festival, most notably the Provincial
Perimeter Pedal and the first Northern Arch Chapters have attained levels of We can be rightly proud of our efforts
Masonic Variety Show. Patronage for our Festival, a fantastic over the first three years of our Festival.
achievement considering that all members Let’s now double our efforts to ensure
The first of these built upon the of the Royal Arch will also be members of that we do all we can for Freemasons
excitement generated by the Tour de Lodges. and their families who need our help.
France and saw 30 of our Brethren ride Remember, you can text RMBI2017 to
300 miles in three days, circumnavigating Over the remainder of this year we will 70500 to donate £5.
our Province and raising £30,000 in the continue to raise funds via the Smarties
process. initiative and a Las Vegas themed event
to be held at the Cedar Court Hotel in
The Variety Show took place in Bradford Wakefield on Saturday, 14 November;
and saw a range of acts playing to an details are on the website (http://www.
almost full house and embodying the wrprovince-events.co.uk)
essence of our Festival, the dual aims of
raising funds and having fun! Plans are already being made for
the final two years of our Festival. In
Whilst events like this are highly 2016 we will hold a “Walk the Province”
memorable and contribute significantly event. From June to the end of August
to our fund-raising it is the day-to-day we will ask Lodges across the Province
giving by members across the Province to organise sponsored walks for their
that forms the backbone of our efforts. members and families. For those up to
Regular giving has, over the past year, led the task a sponsored walk of “The Three
us to a point where we now have almost Peaks” will launch the event. Leading
2000 members across the Province who from the front our Provincial Grand
have qualified as Festival Stewards and Master will be undertaking a significant
the number of individual Patrons has personal challenge – further information
doubled! Almost half of our Lodges have will follow!!
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Craft outside Martin, the wife of Barry Martin, currently Otley Masons
of The Craft? Master of Regent Lodge No 2856, scout out a
Barnsley. good cause
During my year as Master of Pengestone
Lodge No 6933, Penistone in 2007, Over the last few years, my wife Liz has Following a request from members
our North East Corner of Masters in the developed a series of birthday cards, of the Otley Scout Group, Megan
constituent Lodges of the Barnsley and Barker and Tom Paxton, the Master
Penistone Masonic Association remained based on an example of a UPS delivery of Horsford Lodge No 5339, Otley set
strong, with five members who regularly man, for our four grandsons. These about mobilising the Otley Lodges.
met socially as well as on the square. In have themes ranging over a number
subsequent years, some of our Ladies of sporting activities such as football, The scouts were in need of
attended a card crafting class led by Kate cricket, rugby, skiing, etc., but based assistance in raising £3500 each
on the same character as depicted towards the cost of attending the 23rd
here, wearing appropriate sportswear World Scout Jamboree to be held in
for the particular activity. Japan later this year. The World Scout
Jamboree is an official educational
My own birthday card in March this event specifically designed for young
year had the same character in golfing people aged 14 to 17 years
gear – I took up golf three years ago
encouraged by Barry and Kate and The reason for such a high figure
although I will never excel, it is one was they were not only raising the
of the best things I have ever done. money for their own attendance at the
Imagine my surprise, following my Jamboree, but also additional funding
Installation as Master of Pengestone to assist and enable Scouts from other
Lodge in April, when I received this countries around the world who were
card from my wife on my return home not as advantaged as those in our own
country.
following the festive board.
A number of Masonic wives and Richard Bleasdale, a former Group
Scout Leader of Otley Parish and the
partners attend Kate’s classes, and current Chairman of the Appointments
some of their work can be seen on Committee of Wharfedale Scouts,
http://kraftsbykatemartin.blogspot. wrote to the other Lodges suggesting
co.uk/ they may like to join with Horsford
Lodge in making a donation to this
They also have their own lunch most worthwhile of causes and so
club which meets once a month at it was that the Masters of Horsford,
various hostelries. This is known Chevin and Leodiensis Lodges, along
as ‘Ladies wot Lunch’ and was set with the charity stewards from Alfred
up initially as a support network and Leodiensis Lodges, made a
following the death of one of our NE presentation of £700 to three members
Corner members, Stuart Howard of of the Otley Scout Group.
Friendly Lodge No 1513.
Both the crafting and the lunch activities • The photograph shows (l to r) at
are great networks for our ladies outside the front: Megan Barker; Tom Paxton
the Craft, but supporting members, and Maya Lao and at the back Richard
widows and families of Craft members. Hirst, Master of Leodiensis Lodge
No 4029; Howard Handley, Master
Alan Hey, Pengestone Lodge No 6933 of Chevin Lodge No 6848; Richard
Bleasdale, Master of Horsford Lodge
Hoyle Court No 5339; Andrew Gilliland, charity
steward of Alfred Lodge No 306 and
One of the region’s most prestigious John Driscoll, charity steward of
Masonic venues, available for Masonic and Leodiensis Lodge No 4029.
non-Masonic events

 Ladies’ Nights
 Large Masonic Ceremonies
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On the Square and Full Circle a proud member. The membership and
friendships forged then remain unbroken to
Kenneth Hooper of King Edward VII Lodge In 1983 an ageing Neville and Billie moved this day.
No 3442, Bradford relates a Masonic journey to Rhode Island to be near their family;
with a difference. however Neville made sure that he returned The years have flown by; Bradford Lodge
to Bradford twice each year, to attend suffered several deaths in a short period and
On 5 February 1980 I was Initiated into Bradford Lodge Installation in October and a lack of numbers meant that we handed in
Bradford Lodge No 5966 in the Connaught the Provincial Meeting in May. He spent our Warrant in 1988, when I was IPM. I joined
Rooms, Bradford. many a happy hour at our home during Scientific Lodge No 439 and was Master in
those visits. 2003 and 2004. Eventually night driving
More importantly, my proposer was Neville became a problem, sadly necessitating my
T Bedford. It was Neville who guided me Neville’s health had been deteriorating resignation in 2009. I had joined King Edward
through my early Masonic career, made and he died in July 1986, just three months VII Lodge No 3442 in 2000 to support them
sure that my weekly attendance was as near before I was Installed into the Chair of when they were re-Consecrated. This is
100% as possible and insisted that, as soon Bradford Lodge. a daylight Lodge where driving is not a
as I became a Master Mason, I attended problem.
Provincial Grand Lodge meetings to support My friendship with John grew and we
Brethren receiving honours for their service visited each other with our respective wives. Early in 2014 John Bedford informed me
to Lodge and Province. I accompanied him By this time Joyce and I had purchased a that, as Senior Warden, it was likely that he
on numerous visits to other Lodges, “so holiday home near Tampa, Florida and this would be Installed as Master in November.
that you can witness the beauty of differing made our meetings easier to arrange during Here was my opportunity to return his father’s
rituals.” He taught me that Freemasonry is the 1990s. many kindnesses to me! I contacted Lennie
a way of life - one which makes good men Carty, who by now was not just a Grand
better. Early in the millennium John informed Officer but Past District Grand Secretary
me that, having built a retirement home in and currently Deputy District Grand Master.
Neville and his wife, Billie, were always Anguilla, Eastern Caribbean, he was going to I told him of my plan to travel to Anguilla and
kind and welcoming. When their son John join Unity Lodge No 9166. I could not attend present John for Installation on behalf of his
and his wife, Rina, visited from their home in his Initiation but travelled to Anguilla for his late father. Lennie readily agreed and also
Rhode Island, USA, I was made to feel one Passing. John could never be described as gave me permission to perform another very
of the family. John and I became firm friends. thin and I still chuckle at the picture of Rina special piece of ritual in the Installed Board.
That was over 30 years ago. and Joyce, armed with a sheet, needle and
cotton, manufacturing a garment for John’s My wife is not well enough to travel and
John had gone to the USA to study textiles ceremony! even I was rather pensive, being in my 80s.
and there he met Rina, whose family owned I had not undertaken a long journey for eight
the Quill Pen Company of America; he While on this visit I met a number of years. A plan gradually evolved whereby my
married her and was asked to join the family Freemasons, including Lennie Carty. He younger son, Graham, and his wife, Angela,
firm. It was not long before the family realised proposed me for membership of Anguilla would accompany me on the trip to take
his potential and he became CEO. Masters Lodge No 9335 and I duly became care of me.

new car sales | used car sales | servicing | mot | finance | insurance To while away the months before the trip I
was able to research the Masonic history of
come and see us at Wakefield Road Lepton Huddersfield HD8 0DL John’s father and also that of his grandfather,
www.rngolden.co.uk telephone 01484 608060 who had been a member of Prince of Wales
Lodge No 1648.

The day of the trip arrived. We flew from
Manchester to Paris, stayed overnight and
then flew onward to St Martin, where we were
met by John; then just a short ferry boat ride
to Anguilla. John drove us to their beautiful
home where we were thrilled to see Rina
again - so full of life!

We were away for 10 days and had a
wonderful time. Good restaurants, swimming
in the sea at 85 degrees Fahrenheit, golf
on a championship course and a most
enjoyable church service with lots of singing
and music. But the purpose of the journey
was the highlight.

Unity Lodge Installation was held on 22
November and I duly presented John for
Installation on behalf of his late father. The
ceremony was truly beautiful; morning dress
is a little warm in the tropics and we were
grateful for air conditioning!

My outstanding memory is of a very happy
Lodge of Brethren of different faiths and walks
of life, enjoying each other’s company.

We bid our sad farewells and flew home
the following Monday. A wonderful trip which
I shall never forget.

To complete the circle, I have asked Lennie
Carter to propose John for membership of
Anguilla Masters Lodge on my behalf. Neville
T Bedford will be chuckling with pleasure in
the ‘Grand Lodge Above’.
• The Master, John Bedford is flanked by
Ken Hooper PAGDC and Lennie Carty,
Deputy District Grand Master, Barbados and
the Eastern Caribbean.

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THE NORTHERN MASO

Pulsating, exhilarating, chair of the school governors
a veritable entertainment and Assistant Grand Master Sir
spectacular of fun and fund- David H Wootton were among
raising – truly, this was the a host of dignitaries supporting
Northern Masonic Variety Show Provincial Grand Master David
held midst the architectural S Pratt and a hard-working
splendour of the Gothic Price organising committee.
Hall at Bradford Grammar
School. Stars of the evening though,
were the many and varied
The 750 Brethren and ladies entertainers, superbly led
who attended helped raise a by veteran comic Freddie
magnificent £14,000+ for the (Parrotface) Davies, a
2017 RMBI Festival. consummate professional
whose engaging humour
RMBI president James H developed from way back in
Newman; chief executive 1964 when he appeared on
David Innes; Lady Morrison, TV programme Opportunity
Knocks.

A member for almost 50
years of the Chelsea Lodge No
3098 – whose members are
artistes, musicians and showbiz
personalities - he compered
a slick, polished, fast-moving

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ONIC VARIETY SHOW

repertoire which began with John Whitworth, whose
excellent contributions from brainchild the event was and
the Clifton and Lightcliffe Band himself having over the years
and Featherstone Male Voice raised more than £100,000 for
Choir – the latter combining charities, stoically battled a
popular and traditional fayre. chest infection in his engaging
duets with Susan Clarke.
Impressionist Terry Webster,
an amazing one-man musical The evening concluded with a
comedy show and another rousing finale featuring Land of
remarkable stage veteran, had Hope and Glory and Jerusalem.
the audience in raptures with
his energy-sapping rock ‘n *Programme notes included
roll routines which featured a a foreword by keyboardist and
throw-back to the 60s when songwriter Rick Wakeman,
he was a backing artist for Master of the Chelsea Lodge,
the Rockin’ Berries and the while the show’s organisers,
Shadows. in addition to John Whitworth,
were Rod Stoyles, Stuart
Vocalist Adam Smith, fresh Cummins and Trevor Smith,
from recent Royal Albert Hall who deserve congratulations
performances and monologues for the year-long planning and
from Ken Parkinson (King the night’s superb performance
Harold and the Battle of which drew cries of “Let’s have
Hastings) provided contrasting another next year!”
styles.

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King Solomon’s Seals – Harrogate
Charity’s
Talismans, Charms, Flowers Drive for New
Minibus £6k
Over one hundred Brethren attended Polygonatum Closer
the Installation meeting of Ivanhoe Lodge
No 1779, Sheffield earlier this year. Ivanhoe coin A Harrogate charity’s fundraising
drive for a new wheelchair adapted-
The theme for the evening centred Of particular interest at the Installation vehicle is 6,000 steps closer, thanks
on ‘Polygonatum’, also known as King meeting was King Solomon’s, so called, to a grant from the PGM’s Fund.
Solomon’s seal and the myriad of ‘Seal of Friendship’ that made up the
derivative tokens and talismans; the obverse of a commemorative coin struck Disability Action Yorkshire is
making of which became a substantial in honour of the occasion. seeking to replace its existing
industry in ancient times. minibus with one that will be easier
The Brethren all received a ‘Seal of for its care home staff to drive
Polygonatum is a genus of flowering Friendship’ – the Provincial Grand Master residents into town and on social
plants and its name comes from the being presented with an elegant case activities. The residential care home
ancient Greek for ‘many knees’. One containing both gold and silver versions. at Claro Road caters for younger
explanation for the derivation of the name adults with physical disabilities
‘Solomon’s seal’ is that the roots bear The King Solomon’s seal depicted on and provides training in the skills
depressions which resemble royal seals. the 2015 Ivanhoe Lodge Commemorative required to live independently.
coin appears to be relevant in the 21st
King Solomon was traditionally reported century. It is known as the ‘1st Pentacle Mike Dakin, charity steward of
as the ‘King of the whole World’ and of Venus’ and has allusion to ‘Depicting, Harlow Lodge No 4404, Harrogate
according to the statement in Ecclesiastes attracting and preserving friendship’ and was pleased to hand over a cheque
‘…could render all the joys and delights of was presented to the Brethren in that for £6,000, from the PGM’s Fund, to
life subservient to his will’. context as supporting one of the principal the charity’s Chief Executive, Jackie
tenets of our Masonic order. Snape.
He became revered by those who
hankered after the pleasurable and Mrs Snape said: “I’m incredibly
desirable facets of human existence – grateful to Harlow Lodge for
Health, Happiness and Wealth! applying for this grant on our
behalf. Earlier this year, the same
This adulation gave rise to an industry Lodge presented us with a cheque
creating pendants, charms, amulets and for £650 and now to receive £6,000
talismans believed to confer on the bearer towards the purchase of a new
a predisposition to good health and a adapted vehicle is just wonderful.
comfortable existence on this mortal coil. Thanks to them, we are very close
indeed to being able to replace the
All Solomon’s seals contained various existing minibus for a new one.”
inscriptions and intricate devices alluding
to a complex and meaningful narrative, • Photo: (l to r) Mike Dakin, care
although essentially related to a variety of home resident Eliza Bennett and
blessings such as health, happiness, love, Paul Clarke APGM.
peace, security, fertility and prosperity.

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Master Masons’ Academy, Otley What’s in
a word?

The Otley Master Masons’ Academy have joined together to visit each other’s Lodges In the Royal Arch closing
and accept any invitation in this or any other Province that does not clash with their prayer we often hear reference to
Practice or Regular Lodge meetings. They welcome any interested Entered Apprentice, ‘Preventive Grace.’
Fellowcraft, or Master Mason to join with them on Masonic visits or just a round of drinks
in the pub. What does this mean?
There are those amongst us
Members had a splendid visit to Manor Lodge 4202, Wallasey during the winter who believe the expression
months. The event was an Old English Night and the ceremony was an Initiation. It was should be ‘Prevenient Grace.’
a cold Saturday evening but the warmth of the welcome and hospitality was first class. Prevenient Grace is a Christian
theological concept dating back in
The Photograph is of Wallasey Masons returning the visit to Harewood Lodge 5667, Catholic Theology to the Council
Otley with Andy Alderson of Chevin Lodge No 6848 representing the Master Masons’ of Trent 1545-63. It was also used
Circle. by Arminius 1560-1609 and later
by John Wesley (sermon #85)
• (l to r) Ian Eborill, Darren S Crane and his father Stephen R Crane of Manor Lodge It is Divine Grace that precedes
No 4202, Andy Alderson; Philip J Harris co-ordinator, of Harewood Lodge No 5667  and human decision; existing prior to
John W Crane of Centenary Lodge No 5896. and without reference to anything
humans may have done. In
other words, the Grace of God
which precedes conversion or
salvation.
Prevenient Grace allows us to
choose or decline the offer of
salvation.
It May be called ‘Preventing’
grace ( from Prevenient) as in
‘saved from the sin that others
fall into’, but I think Prevenient
is much the better and correct
expression.

Dr Andrew A Henderson

Pentalpha Chapter No 974

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Making a Lifetime of Difference by highly trained Volunteer Counsellors
to Children in OUR Schools who are managed by a School Project
Manager who is an experienced and
Two years ago Freemasons in Leeds For the past 20 years the award-winning qualified clinician. The counsellors work
presented Place2Be with a very generous charity Place2Be has been providing with children in a safe therapeutic setting
donation from the Grand Charity, and school-based mental health support, of the Place2Be Room, at the heart of their
Mariya Naylor, Service Manager for working with children from four upwards. school. We have seen some outstanding
Yorkshire, gives an update on their work Our research shows that early intervention results not just emotionally, but
and describes where the money has can transform young lives and greatly academically, for those children who were
provided such valuable support to the improve children’s prospects. Teachers the most vulnerable and where you would
children that they work with in Leeds. report an 80% improvement in children not usually see academic improvement.
with the most severe difficulties following
“Life can be very hard for many Place2Be one-to-one counselling. Schools commission our services and
children who may not understand their Where children’s problems have had an thanks to the very generous donation from
feelings and anxieties and be unable effect of their teacher or classmates, a The Freemasons’ Grand Charity, we were
to cope. One in ten experiences mental 70% improvement is reported, making able to offer subsidised funding to enable
health problems which affect their lives, the classroom a more peaceful and schools in the south of the city to continue
learning and relationships. That’s three productive place to learn. our services for that year. We have also
children in every classroom. Untreated, been able to support the placements of 28
early behavioural problems can develop Place2Be currently works in 20 Primary Volunteer Counsellors in Leeds schools.
into more serious anti-social behaviour; schools in Leeds providing one-to-one
90% of young offenders had a childhood counselling, our self-referring Place2Talk While anyone can suffer from mental
mental health disorder. where children can discuss whatever may health problems, social disadvantage can
be troubling them - very often friendship make matters worse and it is particularly
But many mental health problems can problems, as well as offering support for these hard-to-reach populations that
be treated with great success if they are parents and teachers. This is delivered Place2Be seeks to support. Typically more
recognised and treated early enough. than half of the children we help receive
free school meals, one in ten is subject
to a Child Protection Plan and nearly half
have some degree of special educational
need.

Place2Be in Yorkshire is now expanding.
We are able to offer ‘Open Door’
information sessions to provide further
details of our school counselling services
and support packages.

If you know of any schools that would
be interested in hosting one of these
events with us, or if you would like any
further details about the school services
that Place2Be provide, please contact
me. We are very happy to visit individual
Primary and Secondary schools to offer
a presentation of our organisation and
services.”
Mariya Naylor, Place2Be Service Manager,
Yorkshire
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SPRING BANK LADIES Boost for Upstage
LUNCHEON CLUB Academy, Ripon

Upstage Academy in Ripon was formed in 2008 with the aim
of providing young people in rural areas with the opportunity
to develop their skills, confidence and ability and to realise the
potential of their talents.

The Academy teaches a wide range of skills in the performing
arts, including acting, dancing and singing, covering a wide
range of ages; currently 3 to 18 year olds.

A group of wives of the then “Masters in Office” led by A grant of £600 from the PGM’s Fund, secured by De Grey
Mrs Ann Wellock and Mrs Brenda Stacey met to discuss the and Ripon Lodge No 837 will help in the renovation of a new
possibility of forming a Ladies Luncheon Club. It was agreed studio, in particular the completion of acoustic panelling.
unanimously that we should go ahead.
Pictured presenting the cheque to Amelia Urukalo, Academy
The first Luncheon, in 1992, was an immediate success. Principal is Howard Marshall, Master; on the left is Mike Pallott,
The main question being “When will we be having another charity steward and on the right, Alistair Stickland, Academy
one?” acting coach.

Over the years we have had quarterly luncheons, all
thoroughly enjoyed:- We had speakers quizzes and lots of
conversation and laughter.

A special event was the Millennium Dinner, to which we
invited our menfolk!

Donations of £10,000 were made to the masonic charity
fund and various speakers also donated instead of receiving
a fee.

The committee (of many different characters) have become
friends and have all worked well together.

Sadly due to the impending closure of Spring Bank Masonic
Hall we can no longer enjoy our lunches there.

Our recent “Final Luncheon” was sad in many ways, but
then all good things eventually have to come to an end.

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Loiners Lend a Hand to Lineham

Lineham Farm Children’s Centre is able to offer six more residential places thanks to a ‘Home from Home’
donation of £4,500 from Leeds Freemasons. A grant of £2000 from the PGM’s fund was benefits from
supplemented by a further £2,500 from Zetland Lodge No 1311, Castle Grove which paid PGM’s Fund
for the conversion of the Warden’s flat to provide additional children’s accommodation. 
Eckersley House, The Sick Children’s
Lineham Farm situated in Eccup, within an area of outstanding natural beauty, has for Trust’s ‘Home from Home’ in Leeds, was
over 20 years provided residential breaks for local disadvantaged and disabled primary delighted to receive a visit from Lance
school children. The charity has an indoor climbing wall with a Disabled Access Climb, Johnson and Trevor Dickinson of Allerton
an outdoor low and high ropes course, cycling tracks, an art room and a small farm with Lodge No 3047, Castle Grove.
ponies, chickens, sheep, goats and pigs.
They were there to present a cheque for
Children enjoying the Centre’s facilities. £1000 from the PGM’s Fund after Lance
learnt, from the experience of close friends,
Children who stay benefit from a break about the work of The Trust and the support
in the countryside and increase their the charity gives to families whose children
confidence trying new experiences. The are undergoing specialist medical treatment.
charity promotes healthy active lifestyles
and welcomes over 1,000 children each The Trust believes keeping families
year.   together significantly improves the recovery
of seriously ill children and Eckersley House
The Master of Zetland Lodge, Dr Simon supports families who have children in Leeds
Lindley, together with Roger Potts, Stephen General Infirmary. The ‘Home from Home’ can
Till and Andrew Robinson, charity steward, accommodate up to 23 families each night
presented the cheque to fundraiser and and last year supported over 500 families.
event co-ordinator Clare Beard and had a
chance to look at the renovation work. Jane McHale, House Manager of Eckersley
House said, “It was lovely to meet both
Pictured (l to r) Andrew Robinson; Dr Simon Lindley; Lance and Trevor from Allerton Lodge. We
Roger Potts; Stephen Till; Clare Beard. are so grateful for the kind donation which
will help us to support many families who are
forced to travel miles from home to the LGI
for treatment.”

Trevor Dickinson charity steward said,
“Walter Ratcliffe of Allerton Lodge is the
brother-in-law of the late Robert Eckersley
after whom the house is named, so this
donation has a very special connection to
the Lodge.”

• Photo (l to r): Lance Johnson, Jane
McHale and Trevor Dickinson.

Grant scores New goal posts and nets were secured by DAVID R BULMER
with Junior the Abbey Lane Junior Football Club, Sheffield
Football Club thanks to a grant from the Provincial Grand Associates
Master’s Fund.
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Frank Dewire of Hallamshire Lodge No
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Frank Dewire (right) handing the
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company of team members.

Support Helps CHOICES
The Jewel Community Help Offering
To Gold Independent Care

The Jewels, a Bradford based & Effective Support
cheerleading group, is another local
organisation to benefit from a £1500 At the recent West Riding Masonic homes. This will help the Brethren, widows
grant from the PGM’s fund. Charities Ltd AGM at Barnsley, one of the or dependents continue to live a normal
proposals on the agenda was regarding life, independently in their own home.
The aim of the group is to help people the Sheltered Housing Fund. Peter Worth,
in the Bradford area with mental health chairman of the ‘CHOICES’ Initiative, spells We currently have one Welfare worker,
and learning difficulties, including out the future under this new scheme. Ann Harrison, who has been for many
those with Down syndrome, to take years doing a fantastic job, but with the
part in cheerleading exercises and ‘At last year’s AGM the Board was given expected extra workload the ‘CHOICES’
competitions. a mandate to look at alternative options Initiative may create, it makes sense that
with regard to the Sheltered Housing we may very well have to consider taking
Working with Bradford District Care Scheme. The Directors had to finally on an additional Welfare Officer.
Trust, who help to identify suitable draw a line under the past and look to the
candidates, the Jewels have been future at what could be done to benefit the This would ensure more regular visits can
operational for over four years and many Brethren of our Province on a long-term be made as Ann, at this time, is currently
people have benefited from taking part. basis. covering the entire Province on her own.
So much is changing within the Charity
Practising on a weekly basis the This is where the new Initiative, and I believe for the better; ‘CHOICES’ will
team enters competitions in an effort ‘CHOICES’, came about. We believe gain momentum in the coming months
to focus their minds on attaining major in providing a Lifetime Legacy for the with a launch expected in October 2015
achievements. They have had some Freemasons of this Province with the
considerable and noticeable success in purpose of providing care and help to assist Your Lodge and Chapter almoners are
National competitions, qualifying them our Brethren, widows and dependants to always the first point of contact, so please
into International competitions and they live independent lives, in their own homes, ask the question and hopefully you will
have recently competed in both Europe for as long as practicably possible. This be surprised at what now can be done to
and the USA, winning a haul of gold will ensure that the people we care so help YOU the Brethren of Yorkshire, West
medals in Florida. much about are helped to continue living Riding whilst making adequate provision
in their own homes for as long as possible, for our widows and dependents.
The group were in desperate need of with the compassionate support they need
some new kit and uniforms to help them and so dearly deserve. I believe it is extremely important that
support more people and compete at the this money, which has been so generously
top levels they have become accustomed This new Initiative will work within the given by you, is now being used to provide
to, and it was after the group featured existing Provincial Almoner system but a Lifetime Legacy ensuring that care, help
on local TV news that Jack Pigott, then will help in a completely new and more and support will be there for you!
DepPGM, thought that here was a project practical way, ensuring care and other
that a local Lodge could support. services are available to help manage and Brethren this has to be the finest way to
if needed, provide Handyman services or use our charitable funds.’
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Brethren and Companions it is not unusual for multiple Candidates to
enjoy a Multiple Mission take part in the ceremonies.

After the Raising ceremony the Lodge
was called off for refreshments and then
called on again for the Passing ceremony.
At the close of the Lodge the Brethren
were invited for drinks and then to dinner
which was held in the ballroom at the 5
star Macdonald Randolph Hotel.

Alan Hurdley said, “The whole
experience was very interesting and most
educational.” He did not say for whom!

• Photo: The West Riding team with the
Three Principals of the Chapter.

Yorkshire Masons headed south recently personnel of Oxford University are entitled Second Honour
to provide instruction and companionship to join. for Popular
at a seat of learning in the Province of Mason
Oxfordshire. The Chapter Exalted two candidates;
E Comp Lippiat acted as the Second Kevin Learie of Mirfield Chapter No
The Deputy Grand Superintendent Principal while E Comp Fellerman is the 1102 was overwhelmed when called onto
Jim Gray, accompanied by Alan Hurdley, Third Principal of the Chapter. the floor of the Chapter by James S Gray,
Graham Priestley and Andrew Hurdley Deputy Grand Superintendent, earlier
attended the Apollo University Lodge No At the conclusion of the ceremony the this year. Initially wondering what he had
357 and Apollo University Chapter No 357 First Principal,  Steffen Deutschenbaur, done wrong, Kevin was delighted to be
in Oxford. invited E Comp Gray to present two Grand appointed Past Assistant Grand Director
Chapter Certificates which he did in an of Ceremonies, particularly as he has yet
The Province of Yorkshire, West Riding exemplary manner, explaining in detail the to attain the Principal’s chairs.
is well represented within this prestigious symbolism of the certificate.
Lodge and Chapter as Jonathan Lippiat of The Deputy Grand Superintendent
Wakefield Lodge No 495, Robin Fellerman Light lunch was taken in a local hostelry was standing in, at short notice, for the
of Lodge of Dawn No 6511 and Heman before the Lodge meeting and the ME Grand Superintendent, Stewart G
Joshi of Bradfordians Lodge No 9886 are ceremonies of Raising and Passing were Carley who was unwell, but who, upon
all members; only students and academic performed for seven Candidates in total. his recovery to health, visited Kevin at his
As the Lodge meets only six times a year home to present him with his certificate
of appointment; further indication of the
A Quartet of Principals caring side of the Royal Arch.

The ME Grand Superintendent, and the IPZ, Alan Robinson  had, It is some twelve years since a
Stewart G Carley, when addressing the between January 2006 and December Companion within this Province was
Annual Convocation in Bradford told 2007, all been proposed into the appointed to Provincial Grand Rank and
those present, “With your help we can Chapter by Andrew A Henderson and the appointment follows shortly after Kevin
ensure the continued success of Royal seconded by Harold Hawkyard. was appointed Past Provincial Deputy
Arch Masonry in this Province.” Grand Director of Ceremonies in the Craft
Could this be a first for the Province? by the RW Provincial Grand Master, David
He must have been delighted to hear It certainly is for Pentalpha. S Pratt to mark his Installation as PGM.
then that, at the Installation Convocation
of Pentalpha Chapter No 974, Bradford, Pictured (l to r): Noel Talbot (H); Harold Hawkyard; Kevin is a Past Master of the Salarden
the three Principals; Miles O Sykes, Alan Robinson (IPZ); Miles Sykes (Z); Lodge No 3971, Milnsbridge, and is a
Nolan C Talbot and Philip J Baxendale popular figure in the Huddersfield area
Andrew Henderson; Phil Baxendale (J). and throughout the Province.

• Stewart is pictured left, presenting
Kevin with his certificate.

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Criterion The Founding First Principal was The speaker for the meeting on 16 June
Chapter of Michael S Schofield, Third Provincial 2015 is David West, assisted by Lawrie
Installed First Grand Principal; the Second Principal Morrison, from the Province of Essex; the
Principals was Roy J Armitage APGP and the intriguing title being ‘The King and Raquel
Third Principal was Peter E Lawton. The Welch’. They also mention Nebuchadnezzar
No 6220 Founding Scribe E of the Chapter was and Moses as well as Z, H and J and talk
Gerald R Wilde, Second Provincial Grand about the dubious work of an author named
Because a Past First Principals’ Chapter Principal, whilst the Director of Ceremonies ‘C’ (the Chronicler), who was responsible
did not exist within the Province the Grand was Richard Bolton. With such eminent for some of the inconsistencies and has
Superintendent, the late J Trevor Broadley, first appointments it is no wonder that been described as a splendid liar by one
put forward the suggestion that one should the Chapter got off to a flying start, laying eminent professor.
be formed, with its aim being to become down the high standards that have been
a Chapter of Excellence and to invite maintained by their successors. For the meeting on 20 October 2015 they
speakers of distinction to provide that daily welcome back Yasha Beresiner, who will
advancement in Masonic knowledge. At his The Chapter meets three times per year talk about the origins of English Royal Arch
suggestion the Chapter was to be attached on the 3rd Tuesday in the months of April, Masonry from the 1740s to  1817. Those
to Criterion Lodge No 6220, Baildon. June, and October (Installation). Since the who have heard talks by Yasha will know
Consecration, the Chapter has developed that they are in for a most interesting and
On 21 October 1997 80 Petitioners its own character of friendliness and is informative talk delivered in his inimitable
and 56 visitors assembled in the Chapter going from strength to strength; the current manner interspersed with humour.
Room at Hoyle Court to witness the membership being 99. Whilst membership
Consecration of Criterion Chapter of is restricted to Installed First Principals, Royal Arch Companions who wish
Installed First Principals No 6220 by the visiting Companions of any rank are made to attend will be made most welcome.
Grand Superintendent, assisted by the most welcome at their meetings. Bookings can be made by telephoning
Consecration Team. David Steel on 01274612909 or
Past speakers have included the Pro 07876204113 or by email: steel-d@sky.
First Grand Principal, the Marquis of com. Any Installed First Principal wishing to
Northampton; the Past First Grand Principal join the Chapter will also be most welcome
of Scotland, the Earl of Elgin; Grand Scribe and can also obtain details from David.
E; Grand Secretary of Ireland; John Hamill S Keith Roberts, PAGSoj, PastAPGP
and many others, all of whom have added
to the knowledge of those present.

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Chapter Bram collects
Charity Challenge another certificate

When, two years ago,
he was presented with a
certificate from the Grand
Master’s Royal Arch
Council in recognition of
54 years distinguished
service, James Bramley
Morley said, “That
completes the set,”
having already received
jubilee certificates in
Craft, the Royal Arch and
the Mark Degree.
Following the great success of the Inaugural event He was wrong!
Monday 21 September 2015 sees the second ‘Cha Earlier this year Bram The picture shows, (l to r) E Kt Alan Odams; E Kt
Cha Cha’ golf day. was presented with yet James Bramley Morley and the Provincial Prior, R E Kt
another jubilee certificate,
This is a unique day as the teams are playing to win Paul Crossland Grafton.
the majority of the ‘Prize Fund’ for the charity of their
choice. this time to mark fifty years as a Knight Templar.
E Kt Morley was Installed as a Knight into Salamanca Preceptory No 21,
The event will be held at the Mid Yorkshire Golf Club, Halifax on 12 November 1964 and became Eminent Preceptor in 1975.
Darrington, near Pontefract, and will take the form of He attained the Rank of Provincial Herald in 1977 and was promoted to
a ‘Texas Scramble’. The entry fee of £150 per team of Provincial 2nd Constable in 1985. Then, for his service to the Preceptory
four includes pre-play bacon butties and a two course in particular, and the Province in general, he was appointed a Great Priory
meal after play. Officer in 1987 with the rank of Past Great Aide-de-Camp.
The Provincial Prior, R E Kt Paul Grafton, presented the jubilee certificate
The event is open to all, including Ladies, with the in a most sincere, friendly and relaxed manner and commented that to
proviso that the team contains at least one Royal Arch achieve 50 years membership of the Order was a rare distinction.
Mason. Although Bram is now 94 and has not been well in recent times, he
appreciated and enjoyed the presentation; as did all those present.
The organisers would like to hear from anyone who The Provincial Prior concluded his presentation by promoting E Kt
may wish to help with sponsoring – from ball markers Morley to Past Provincial Chancellor in the Province and this was met with
or balls to a ‘nearest the pin’ or longest drive. acclamation and a standing ovation; a most fitting end to a presentation to
such a worthy and distinguished Brother Knight.
Entry forms and further information can be obtained
from your Scribe Ezra or by contacting the event
Secretary, Arthur Leach:
E-Mail: [email protected] Tel.07768 668557

PGM Promoted in Provincial Priory

Among the Officers promoted at Rhees-Cooper was selected and Alan Rhees-Cooper receiving the congratulations of
the annual Assembly of the Order of Installed. Paul C Grafton, Provincial Prior.
the Temple, held at Batley, was David
S Pratt, promoted to Past Provincial The Provincial Prior appointed
Registrar. David was supported by Officers, previously appointed at the
Brother Knights of Fidelity Preceptory annual Assembly, to their equivalent
No 114 and they are pictured with rank in the Priory of Malta and delivered
their Banner. his address to the Knights before VE
Kt McGolpin closed the Priory. A very
The Assembly, at Batley Business enjoyable dinner followed.
and Enterprise Park, was attended
by 180 Knights including visitors from
as far afield as Oxfordshire, Berkshire
and Buckinghamshire, who later
enjoyed lunch at nearby Blenheim
House.

In March, the fifth annual meeting
of the Priory of Malta was held at
Castle Grove, Leeds; the Provincial
Prior again presiding. William G
B McGolpin, Past Provincial Sub-
Prior opened a Priory of Malta and
proceeded to Install a Knight of Malta.
It is now customary for the Province
to invite applications from individual
Preceptories for the honour of having
their candidate installed at the Annual
Meeting and, on this occasion, Alan

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‘Life’ after retirement - Raising Funds for the RMBI

Back in 2012 Ronnie Hunter of circumstances have not allowed him SPOT THE RULER
Holme Valley Lodge No 652, Holmfirth to visit any more Lodges to display
made a pledge to raise funds for the the jigsaw. Can you identify the three Brethren in
2017 RMBI Festival. He undertook the foreground, with their backs to the
the challenge, with the assistance of To carry on raising funds he has photographer?
his wife Jacqueline, to construct the mounted the jigsaw in his garage and
world’s largest single picture jigsaw displays it, along with a certificate Submit their names (l to r), together with
puzzle called ‘LIFE’. from the Guinness Book Of Records your contact details, to the Editor and you may
confirming it as the largest picture win a prize.
This consisted of 24,000 pieces, jigsaw, to locals and tourists in the
measuring when completed 14’ x 5’2” spring and summer seasons. A winner will be drawn at random from all
(4.28m x 1.57m). Their mission started correct entries on Yorkshire Day.
in February 2012 and was completed Any Brethren wishing to view it
18 months later, taking a total time of in real ‘Life’ are very welcome and
798 hrs. Ronnie is also open to any donations
or sponsors for promotions; all
As reported in the autumn 2013 proceeds for the RMBI Festival.
edition of White Rose Masonic News, Contact Ronnie on tel: 07882865235
Ronnie travelled around to various or email:
events and Lodges raising funds for the [email protected]
Festival. Unfortunately due to retiring
in 2014 and living in Flamborough, his

What is a Masonic Lecture?
This is a question asked recently of the Provincial Facebook Provincial Grand Master
Group following comments that the talk given to Lodges by wrote that we must avoid
Craig Kidd, entitled ‘8 minutes’, is not. the comment made by
some of our members that
Craig has delivered his talk on more than 50 occasions and we are becoming nothing
whilst it may not have Masonic content, it has been well received more than Rotarians
by the majority of those that have listened to it. They may not or Round Tablers who
have made a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge, but believe in God. Does the
they will certainly have learned something of value and enjoyed acceptance of talks such
a talk delivered in an enjoyable, dignified and entertaining as the above give support
manner. to this comment?

Another talk, delivered at Albert Edward Lodge No 1783, What do you think?
Huddersfield, was the ‘The significance of the turban’, presented Should we allow only the Masonic Lectures of the Three
by Manjit Singh, Master of the Salarden Lodge No 3971. Again, Degrees, the orations approved of by Grand Lodge or those
this talk contained no Masonic content but was thoroughly lectures included on the list provided by the Province; of which
enjoyed by all present; especially when Manjit demonstrated a number appear to have little or no Masonic content, or is it
the fitting of the dastaar (as the Sikh turban is known) to the acceptable to have a talk on any subject, barring politics and
head of the JW, Christopher R Ibbotson; pictured above. religion, at our meetings?

In the autumn 2014 edition of this magazine, the Deputy

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Brass Band
Benefits
From
Masonic
Funding

Giggleswick and Settle Brass
Band has benefited from a grant
of £1900 to buy instruments to
help with their growing numbers.

The grant came from the
PGM’s Fund and the cheque was
presented by John Fox, IPM of
Castleberg Lodge No 2091, Settle.
The Lodge applied on behalf of the
band after hearing that they were
short of some instruments due to
an increase in the membership of
the junior section of the band.

Picture shows John Fox (r) with band
leader Peter Face, charity steward Chris

Maudsley and members of the junior
section of the band.

The Provincial Facebook
Group is a closed group of
Yorkshire, West Riding Masons.

If you are a Facebook user,
search for Province of Yorkshire,
West Riding and select ‘join’
to become a member of the
group; once validated you will
be added to the group.

Stay in touch whilst on
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PROVINCIAL ACTING OFFICERS 2015 P l ay h o u s e
benefits

from Loyalty

Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden
Martin Vesely Ian Wright
Integrity 380
West Riding Fairways 9664

Grand Chaplain Peter Holt JGD Lodge of Harmony 275 The Brethren of Loyalty Lodge No 4971,
Moorland 6591 Leeds were delighted to present a cheque
Grand Treasurer Brian John Priestley PAGDC Trafalgar
Lodge of Connaught and Truth
Grand Registrar James Simon Watson Harrogate and Claro 971 for £1500 to assist the ongoing running
Howley
Grand Secretary Keith Tolan PAGDC Forest of Knaresborough 521 costs of the Wesley Playhouse at Howden
Danecastre
Grand Director of Ceremonies Robert William Bowhill PJGD Wentwoth 1001 Clough, Batley.
Studley 5012 Howden Clough Methodist Church
Grand Sword Bearer David Neil Archer Peace 8087
Phoenix 4843 dates from 1866 and, like many other
Grand Superintendent of Works Thomas Malcolm Brodie Harrogate and Claro
Lodge of King Arthur
Deputy Grand Chaplain Keith Malcolm Marriott Don Valley 1239 churches, as well as Masonic Lodges,
Forest of Knaresborough
Deputy Grand Registrar Robert Ian Anderson Ryburn
Prince Frederick
Deputy Grand Secretary Malcolm Keith Whiteley PPJGW Aire and Calder 6364 was faced with a dwindling and ageing
St John’s
Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies Andrew Schofield PPDGReg Rockley Abbey 149 membership. The congregation got as
Concord 904 low as eight and Caroline Holt realised
Mark Croft Spen Vale 1001 something drastic had to be done. In
Chevin 9311
Gary William Clark PPDGReg Excalibur
Royal Brunswick
Grand Almoner Alan Jackson PAGDC Holme Valley 3890 order to encourage young people into
Trafalgar
Grand Charity Steward Stuart Charles Grantham PAGDC Goderich 7452 the building, the Wesley Playhouse was
Thornhill
Grand Orator Peter Sutherland Beacon
Hall Cross
Grand Mentor James Johnson Spa 1283 created as the first church-run outreach
Leodiensis
Senior Grand Deacon Robert Clive Walker Olicana 307 mission for families, providing a safe,
Zetland 458 friendly place for children to play.
Andrew Martin Carroll Fitzwilliam 827
Fairfax 7644 Since its launch in 2007 over 95,000
John Ronald Davis Three Roses
Unanimity
Michael Ernest Swift Beaumont 4126 people have come through the door to
Calcaria
Junior Grand Deacon David Michael Travis Corinthian
Unity
Malcolm Aston Pengestone 4515 enjoy a 3000 square foot play area and
St Philip’s
Henry Aulderman Taylor Old Giggleswickian 6848 the ‘Ark’ cafe that operates alongside it.
Rectitude
Michael John Townend 9214 The local community are very supportive,
296 having taken the place to their hearts, and
Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies Brian Littlejohn 652

Brian Colwill 974 use the venue for parties and celebrations.

Fraser McPherson 1211 There have been several christenings as

Steven Michael Sheard

David Mann 1514 a result of people feeling part of what

Arthur James Reece 4066 has very much become their own fresh
5744 expression of the church. All religions are
Robert Ian Jenkins 7609 welcome.
4029
Richard John Payne

Assistant Grand Sword Bearer Stephen Dennis Longfellow 1522 Loyalty Lodge is considered by some to

Assistant Grand Superintendent of Works John Edward Bray

Grand Organist Dr Simon Geoffrey Lindley PGOrg 1311 be a Jewish Lodge but Lodge Mentor David

Grand Standard Bearer Eric Turner 3023 Taylor is keen to point out it is not, being a

John Clive Greenwood 3255 Lodge which is predominantly Jewish but
7110 which embraces all religions. As such the
Grand Pursuivant Jeffrey Edwin Fisher 154 contributions from individual members
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Grand Steward Martin Millward

Haig Arthur Parry 2677 towards the project, with its origins in the

Ian Fred Bleasby

Michael Harry Frost 3600 Methodist faith, are a magnificent gesture,

Anthony Lonsdale White 3930 fully appreciated by Caroline, who now
6933 manages the Playhouse.
Thomas Anthony White 7116

Roy Malcolm Barber

James Edward Nicol 8263

Grand Tyler David Pickover MBE PPJGW 4383 • Photo. (l to r): Ed Morris, David Taylor,
Caroline Holt, Jason Baskind

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WHAT DO THE OFFICERS OF Laptops for
THE PROVINCE DO FOR YOU? Learning
Partnerships
In the third of a series of interviews the editor
asked Peter Sutherland, Provincial Grand Orator,
of Forest of Knaresborough Lodge No 7452 about
his role as an Acting Officer within the Province.

Q. How long have you been in the role? Q. How did the Scheme start? New laptop computers to assist in
A. I was appointed Provincial Orator in May A. Following trials in 2006-07, the scheme learning opportunities for disadvantaged
2010, taking over from Dr Roderick Taylor, was launched in 2008. The orations do not young people have been secured thanks
who was the first holder of the office. have to be learnt - my instructions were to a grant of £1500 from the Provincial
Q. What does the role entail? that they were to be read … exactly… Grand Master’s Fund.
A. My job is to visit Lodges and deliver one (ish)! They are not to be altered but I find
or more of the UGLE Approved Orations. that there are suitable opportunities to Trevor Dickinson, charity steward of
Q. What are the Orations? ‘adjust’ and put a personal input into the Allerton Lodge No 3047, Leeds heard of
A. The Orations are short talks, lasting presentation. A typical evening might the need to replace worn out computers
about 7-10 minutes. There are currently 59 include a brief description of the Orator from his daughter Katie, the longest serving
Orations approved by a small committee scheme, followed by a reading of two volunteer with Learning Partnerships.
set up by Grand Lodge. Although the Orations – a total of about 20 minutes –
scheme is no longer operated by Grand followed by a discussion, at the Lodge’s Learning Partnerships is a Leeds-based
Lodge, it continues at the discretion of discretion charity with over 20 years’ experience
individual Provincial Grand Masters. The Q. What is the Orator’s jewel? of working in the inner city to provide
Orations cover a wide range of masonic A. The Orator’s jewel is a partly-opened opportunities and support for children
topics and are intended to be instructive scroll with 17 words of legible text engraved and young adults to access education,
and to stimulate further interest. They are in the very small space – it’s part of Genesis employment, training and volunteering.
categorised according to the relevant 1, between v1 ‘In the beginning’… and …
degree and by level of ‘difficulty’ - v3 ‘and there was light’, which seems quite Within the Charity is the School Volunteer
‘Beginner’, ‘Intermediate’ and ‘Advanced’. appropriate. Literacy Programme, through which over
This classification could imply that we are Q. How do you decide which Lodges to 100 volunteers, from local businesses
intended to progress through these stages visit? and the community, help to raise literacy
but this is not the case. I find that many of A. I can only visit a Lodge to deliver standards in inner city Primary schools.
the last two categories are more suitable Orations if I’ve been invited. In the five years
for serious masonic philosophical thinkers since my appointment, I’ve only twice had The volunteers make weekly visits to the
rather than a nice relaxing evening meeting, to decline an invitation. schools, working on an individual basis
so I tend to stick with the Beginner level. Q. It sounds as though you hold not only an with targeted children, to help improve
Q. How do you choose which Orations are important office but a very interesting and their reading levels, increase their self
to be given? worthwhile one. Is there a downside? esteem and confidence and encourage a
A. This is something which must be A. Well, Yorkshire West Riding is a large love of reading.
discussed with the Master of the Lodge. I Province and there can be a significant
know the subjects of the Orations (the titles amount of travel. The plus side to this is • Pictured (l to r) are Lance Johnson,
are, at best, only a rough guide) but only that I get to visit some very interesting Master and Trevor Dickinson; Programme
the Lodge will know of other constraints; Lodges which I’d otherwise not see and learners, Christopher Nutton and Jordan
for example, if they expect Entered greet brethren I’d otherwise not meet and, Todd; Senior Executives, Cath O’Grady
Apprentices or Fellow Crafts to be present, of course, I’ve learnt a lot! and Lisa Metcalf.
this will limit the choice to First or Second
Degree subjects.

Anniversary
Celebrations

W Bro Gordon T Sunderland of Zetland Lodge No 603 and his wife, Betty,
celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 29 September 2014.

W Bro John Ellis of Lodge of Peace No 3988 and his wife, Lynne, celebrated
their Golden Wedding Anniversary on 20 February 2015.

W Bro Malcolm Aston of Spen Vale Lodge No 4515 and his wife, Christine,
celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on 27 March 2015.

W Bro Gordon Smith of De Grey & Ripon Lodge No 837 and Linton Lodge
No 9444 and his wife, Margaret, celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary
on 27 March 2015.

Congratulations to all.

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Lodge Liaison Officers Birthday
Who – What - Why? Celebrations
for Calderdale
A recently posed question asked a number of points regarding Lodge Liaison Officers. Who Centenarian
and what they are?
The primary role of a Lodge Liaison Officer is to enhance the communication between private Mrs Jessie Bainbridge celebrated her
Lodges and the Province. They are not there to interfere in the affairs of the Lodge, but provide 100th birthday on 15 November 2014.
support and guidance when required. However, whilst Lodges are independent units in their
own right and responsible for their own affairs, there are some limits. Widow of Reginald Bainbridge, who
The members, in respect of their own conduct and the Master in relation to the Lodge have joined Rastrick Lodge No 4885 in 1943,
undertaken obligations to uphold the Constitutions and Laws of the Fraternity; which also they were married on 31 October 1942
include the Laws and Regulations of Grand Lodge, the by-laws of the Province and their own at Brighouse Parish Church. Reginald
Lodge. Therefore one of the roles of the Lodge Liaison Officer is to ensure that they are upheld died on 12 April 1961. He was Master of
by the Lodge and its members. Brighouse Lodge of MMM No 753 in the
Lodge Liaison Officers are selected by the APGM’s on recommendation. They usually hold year he died.
Senior Provincial Rank and should thus be able to proffer sound guidance to Lodges.
Mrs Bainbridge who lives in
ROLE Hove Edge, Brighouse trained as a
The role of the Liaison Officer is: schoolteacher at Goldsmith’s College,
a) To enhance communication between Lodges and the Province London before taking up a career in the
b) Provide support and guidance when required. Ripponden and Southowram districts of
c) Identify Brethren with potential. Halifax.
d) Report annually to the Area APGM on the wellbeing and activities of the Lodge.
e) Participate in the Honours process. Having married Reginald, they ran a
f) Appraise the APGM of any potential problems or issues. number of newsagents and tobacconists
shops together, RS & J Bainbridge’s, in
DUTIES the Brighouse area.
To fulfil this role the Liaison Officer is expected to attend as many Regular Lodge meetings as
he is able. BESPOKE TAILORS MENSWEAR
In respect of the above specific points:
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Secretaries and the Monthly Mailing to assist him. Occasional Provincial briefing FOR THE COMPLETE
sessions are held to provide guidance. He should then be in a position to advise the TAILORING SERVICE
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visits, the type of meeting he visited, general remarks commenting on, if applicable,
the discipline within the Lodge, standard of ritual, social activities, instruction
provided for brethren, the Lodge premises and the future wellbeing of the Lodge.
This is general assessment and should not include comments about individual
members. These give the APGM’s a valuable insight into the Lodges in their Area.
As most APGM’s have responsibility for a goodly number of Lodges in their Area
they are unable to visit each during the year and gain proper insight into the state of
the Lodge. Any general issues raised in the reports can be picked up by the APGM
for further action if considered necessary. Any specific problems should already
have been reported under item (f).

e) Most APGM’s hold an annual meeting with their Area Liaison Officers to discuss
any issues or problems that may have occurred during the year. As part of the
Honours system the Liaison Officers report on Brethren in the Lodges who are
being considered for appointment and promotion within the Province. In addition
they also attend a meeting of the Area Liaison Officers where they are able to offer
valuable comment on the full list of Honours prior to the APGM’s consideration of the
individual Brethren.

f) He has direct access to the APGM should any difficulties or problems occur within
the Lodge.

The Lodge Liaison Officer is not there to:
Interfere in Lodge business.
Tell Lodges what to do.
Tell tales on what is going on.
Attend Committee meetings.

The Liaison Officers throughout the Province are doing a sterling job and almost all enjoy the
full support of their Lodges. They are considered to be the friends of the Lodges and usually
build up strong fraternal links. They are a valuable resource available to the Lodges within the
Masonic structure and vital link in our Masonic chain.

Tony Llewellyn, APGM Area 5.

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John attends Palace reception Brethren
Honoured by
Her Majesty

The Queen

John Duncan of Tateshall Lodge No 7645, Pontefract attended a reception at The Province is pleased to congratulate
Buckingham Palace earlier this year. two Brethren awarded an MBE in the
Queen’s New Year Honours.
Her Majesty the Queen, as patron of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, hosted the
event to mark its 50th anniversary as Sir Winston’s living legacy. Sheffield stalwart, Muhammad Zahur
of Strafford Lodge No 4174 said he was
Since 1965, over 5000 British citizens have been awarded Churchill Fellowships, staggered to have received the award
from over 100,000 applicants, to travel overseas to study areas of topical and personal for his services to the city’s Pakistani
interest. The knowledge and innovative ideas they bring back are shared, for the benefit community. He was honoured for his
of their profession, their community, and, in lots of cases, the nation. For many people tireless community work, including the
a Churchill Fellowship proves transformational, and they go on to achieve great things establishment of the Pakistani Muslim
- effecting positive change within society. Centre.

John went on his Fellowship in 2007, to Australia and Hong Kong, to investigate ‘The The self-employed chartered accountant
impact of the Olympic Games on Regional Tourism’. Since then he was able to share his has been a magistrate since 1973 and is a
findings with key organisations in the run-up to the 2012 London Olympics. member of the Rotary Club of Hallam as
well as treasurer of Sheffield Red Cross.
John later became the Chairman of the regional association for Winston Churchill
Fellows, is the current Treasurer and has acted as an ambassador for the Association During the miners’ strike and closure
and Trust. of the steelworks in the early 1980’s he
decided he wanted to help members of the
“To be presented to the Queen was such an incredible honour and experience, one I Pakistani community who had been made
shall treasure for the rest of my life,” said John. redundant so he joined forces with one or
two other people to give them advice, to
To mark its semi centennial The Trust has just awarded a record number of 150 stop them from losing heart and to assure
Travelling Fellowships – investing at least £1.3m in British citizens. This year’s Fellows them there were other things to do. With
will travel to 58 countries between them, across six continents, where they will carry out the assistance of Sheffield Council they
a wide range of projects. established the Pakistani Muslim Centre,
which remains a focal point for the
• John is pictured with Her Majesty the Queen. community to this day.

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Grants to Photo shows Doug Mills presenting the cheque to fund-raising manager Felicity
Local Hospices watched by manager Karen and members of local Lodges.

Hospices within the Province have again been pleased to receive
grants from the Grand Charity.

Saint Michael’s Hospice primarily exists to serve and improve the
lives of people in the Harrogate district affected by terminal illness,
both those living with it and their families and carers. Presenting
a cheque for £2440 on behalf of the Grand Charity, Doug Mills
Provincial Charity Assistant (PCA) for Area 3, said, “Freemasons
are passionate about supporting hospices because of the care
they provide people at emotionally difficult times, easing the pain
and trauma through kindness, comfort and understanding to
everyone in the family circle.”

The Provincial
Communications Committee

The members of the Communications Committee are able
to assist with communication both within and outside of the
organisation and should you require assistance you should
contact your local area representative from the list below:

Area Representative Contact No. Michael Hemsley, Area 5 PCA, is pictured presenting a cheque for £5608 to
fund-raising manager Gail Chapman at St Gemma’s Hospice, Leeds.
1 Stuart Cadman 07710 451873
Alec Gilston, Area 5 PCA, is pictured presenting a cheque for £2804 to director of
1 Peter Hill 07836 363136 fund-raising Helen Knowles of Wakefield Hospice.

1 Roger Newhouse 07810 121874

2 Jim Johnson 01422 373695

2 Peter Doherty 07906 895058

3 Gordon Pearson 07970 105588

3 Roger Newhouse 07810 121874

4 Michael Bunce 07805 548270

4 Peter Eville 07753 898671

5 Paul Nash 07803 624303

5 Kevin Gould 07860 704415

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