WHITE ROSE 43 - Masonic Province of Yorkshire, West Riding

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MUCH SADNESS AT THE DEATH OFTWO FORMER PROVINCIAL RULERSBRETHREN across the Province have been saddened to learn of the deaths of twoformer Assistant Provincial Grand Masters, W Bro Raymond Arthur Elders, PSGD and WBro John Francis Bird, PSGD.W Bro Elders was Initiated into Phoenix Lodge No 904, Rotherham in 1960 and servedas Master in 1973 and again in 1985. He was co-opted onto the Provincial CharityCommittee in 1986, serving for two years.After accepting two Past Ranks within Provincial Grand Lodge he was appointedActing Senior Grand Warden in 1989. Two years later he received Grand Rank as PastAssistant Grand Director of Ceremonies and this was followed by his appointment asAssistant Provincial Grand Master for Area 1, responsible for Bradford and DistrictLodges.He was promoted to Past Senior Grand Deacon within Grand Lodge and reappointedAPGM in February 1994, serving the Province until his retirement in February 2000.In Royal Arch Masonry, W Bro Elders was Exalted into Wharncliffe Chapter No 1462in 1970, becoming First Principal in 1970.Subsequently, he enjoyed Provincial and Grand Rank and he was also active in otherOrders of Freemasonry, notably the Mark and Knights Templar degrees.As a diagnostic engineer, W Bro Elders was associated with the Institute of MarineEngineers for 40 years, and also the Society of Professional Engineers. He was honouredto be made a Freeman of the City of London.W Bro Elders was noted for services within his local community and held variousoffices for organisations in the Millhouse Green district and he had also been presidentof Thurlstone Brass Band and an official of Penistone Conservative Association.W Bro John F Bird - noted Dales figureW BRO JOHN F BIRD was Initiated into Chevin Lodge No 6848 in July 1968 and becameMaster in 1982. He became a Joining Member of Vale of Nidd Lodge No 4984 in 1986.He was appointed Provincial Grand Registrar in 1990, serving for two years.Grand Rank as Past Assistant Grand Registrar followed in 1993 and in 1994 he wasInstalled Assistant Provincial Grand Master at Harrogate. The following year he wasappointed Senior Grand Deacon within Grand Lodge.When he resigned as APGM in 2001 he was the longest serving Assistant in theProvince.In the Holy Royal Arch, W Bro Bird was Exalted into Fairfax Chapter No 3255 in 1979and became First Principal in 1993. He attained the Rank of PPGSN within ProvincialGrand Chapter.W Bro Bird, LLB, was a well-known figure in the Yorkshire Dales, being senior partnerin a firm of solicitors with offices in Otley and Pateley Bridge.A member of the North Eastern Legal Aid Committee and a past president ofHarrogate and District Law Society, he had been described as a “Herriot of the Law.”An avid supporter of the local community, he was a trustee of several Dales-basedcharities and was also connected with Otley Rugby Union Club and Pateley BridgeCricket Club, as well as being a qualified tennis coach.FATHER AND SONMAKE IT SPECIALBRO JOHN BETTS was invested as seniorwarden at Loyalty Lodge No 4971Installation – and his son, Steven, wasappointed junior warden.John looks forward to taking the chair ofhis Lodge later this year and, in 2012, hehopes to have the privilege of Installing hisson as his successor.Father and son are pictured at theInstallation.HAIGH FARM SHOP LTD.Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQDISCLAIMEREvery effort is made to ensure theinformation contained in WhiteRose Masonic News is correct, butneither the Editor nor ProvincialGrand Lodge can acceptresponsibility for any error thatmight inadvertently appearProduced & Printed byERNEST CUMMINSCOLOUR AND COMMERCIAL PRINTERS385 Canal Road, Bradford,West Yorkshire BD2 1AWTel: 01274 582555 Fax: 01274 58266646
A MOMENTOUSOCCASION FOR BROAND CLR PETERHILL AT BRADFORDBRO PETER H HILL, of The Lodge of theThree Graces No 408 in Haworth, is alsothe Lord Mayor of Bradford and he waspleased to welcome HRH the Prince ofWales who, last November, visited the cityto promote the woollen industry.A large crowd greeted Prince Charleswho listened to music and stageperformances by local schools inCentenary Square, adjacent to the CityHall. Inside City Hall, he saw a display ofproducts by 12 local woollen goodsmanufacturers in the banqueting suitebefore leaving for other engagements inthe City.HRH Prince Charles is pictured beinggreeted by The Lord Mayor of Bradford,Clr Peter Hill and the Lady Mayoress, MrsGillian Hill, on Bradford’s CentenarySquareCALLING ALLALUMNI OF THEUNIVERSITY OFHUDDERSFIELDTHE Lodge of Connaught & Truth No521, which meets at GreenheadMasonic Hall, Huddersfield, hasapplied to become a participatingLodge in the University Scheme.Its application is underconsideration. If you are an alumni ofthe University of Huddersfield, theLodge would love to hear from you.“We are keen to set up anassociation that would be open tocurrent students, alumni andmembers of staff (present and past),who are in good standing with theirLodges,” says W Bro Craig Johnson.The website www.truth521.org.ukhas further information and explainshow to contact the Lodge.Quality Steel StockholdersCompetitive Prices on Request –Full Delivery or CollectionService Available“SUPPLIERS OFSTRENGTH FOR OVER30 YEARS”Head Office:Low Moor Steel Works, New Works Road,Low Moor, Bradford BD12 0QNTelephone: (01274) 607070 Fax: (01274) 672979Also at:Dent Steel Services (Yorkshire) LimitedUnit 17 Airdrie Business Centre,1 Chapel Lane, Airdrie,North Lanarkshire ML6 6GXTelephone: (01236) 439511 Fax: (01236) 439512suppliers ofstrengthdent steel services(Yorkshire) Ltd.E-mail: enquiries@dentsteel.co.ukWeb: www.dentsteel,co,ukApprovalNo. 860362Sawing Service & Shotblasting & Painting facility available in house47
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