white_rose_newsletter_42-1 - Masonic Province of Yorkshire, West ...

A V E R I TA B L E F E A S T . . .WHEN W Bro James H Newman retired as Master Cutler in the Company of Cutlersin Hallamshire in October this year he did so having provided valuable support forbusinesses and industry throughout the county.He also ensured that Freemasonry wasn’t forgotten during his many speechesand the Provincial Grand Master, R W Bro John K Clayton and his wife, Susan, werespecial guests at the Cutlers’ Feast, the premier social event, in the imposing Cutlers’Hall, Sheffield.W Bro Newman, of Hadassah Lodge No 4871, who is also a member of severalLodges, Chapters and other Orders and a Grand Officer in Craft, has an impressiveportfolio of directorships which made him ideally suited to become the voice ofYorkshire businesses as Master Cutler.At the historic Feast, which has been held every year, with few exceptions, since1625, James welcomed many distinguished guests, including church and politicalfigures, Livery Masters, and the Lord and Lady Mayoress of Sheffield, Graham andIrene Oxley.“Also I welcome many friends and colleagues from Sheffield Hallam University, theRoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution (of which he is treasurer), and fromFreemasonry, an organisation that has taught me so much over the years and whichhas given me so many friends all over thecountry.”Assistant PGM W Bro David Pratt is picturedleft, leading the applause at the Forfeit Feast – socalled because it used to be financed by the“forfeits”or fines incurred by members who failedto attend meetings – where entertainmentfeatured a Last Night of the Proms theme.Also, James is pictured with the Rt Hon LordMayor of the City of London, Ald Nick Ansty. TheForfeit Feast has been held annually since itsinception in 1814 and for many years the mayorhas been the principal guest.Pictures by Seaman PhotographyJames is pictured, right, with his wife, Lesley, the MistressCutler, and the R W Provincial Grand Master and his wife, SusanIf you have a Paint or Coatings requirementthen you have found the right place30 Jack Lane, Leeds, LS11 9NPINDUSTRIAL• DOMESTICGARDEN • OFFICE •CARTRUCK • PLANTSQUASH COURT PAINTSTENNIS COURT LININGSuppliers to tradeand publicTel: 0113 246 9934www.regionalpaints.com12