NEWSLETTER 36 Repro - Masonic Province of Yorkshire, West Riding

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NEWSLETTER 36 Repro 11/5/07 11:45 AM Page 18 NEW MAN AT THE HELM PROVINCIAL Headquarters at Spring Bank Place has a new office superviser. W Bro A Michael Dyson, PPSGW, has taken up the position in succession to W Bro Peter Shields, who retired as office manager in August this year. W Bro Mick is currently Master of Albert Edward Lodge No 1783 (for a second time) and was Founding secretary of the Rugby Football Lodge No 9811. He is the son of former Huddersfield RL favourite Frank "Spanky" Dyson, a goalkicking full-back of the late 1950s and 60s. He is also a member of West Riding Acting Officers Lodge No 9645 and Ryburn Chapter No 1283 and has been a Craft Liaison Officer in Area Two of the Province. He is a Grand Patron of the Grand Charity. He retired last year as a high-ranking police officer, having served as a financial investigator and was acting head of Financial Investigations within the West Yorkshire force. Some 25 years ago he was a member of West Yorkshire Firearms response team. W Bro Mick’s police duties in recent years have involved the investigation of money laundering and the finances of criminals. This has made him conversant will all aspects of business finance, the keeping of records and the compilation of complex reports. A valued lecturer, he once presented a paper to 250 barristers at a seminar at Durham University. In recent years he has arranged the security for the Provincial meeting at Harrogate. 16 JOHN STREET PLATERS SPEEDYCUT WORKS HARLESTON STREET SHEFFIELD S4 7QB ZINC DECORATIVE CHROME NICKEL COPPER CHEMICAL BLACKING CADIUM ZINC PHOSPHATE DRY BOND LUBRICANT METAL PREPARATION TEL: 0114 272 7212 FAX: 0114 276 5976 WBro Dyson and his wife, Jackie Married to Jackie, he is a keen sportsman having played cricket and rugby league in Huddersfield. • W Bro Peter Shields, of Mawsis Lodge No 4644, joined Provincial Office in June 1999 and worked initially on West Riding Masonic Charity projects. The former Bradford and Bingley Building Society manager dealt with the Charity’s covenant scheme and ultimately became company secretary. From September 2000 he had also been office manager and on his retirement the Provincial Grand Master, R W Bro John K Clayton, presented him with a cheque, which Peter said he would use towards a short golfing tuition course before he took up the sport. THE WHITE ROSE TEAM EXTEND THEIR GRATEFUL THANKS TO ALL OUR ADVERTISERS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT HAIGH FARM SHOP FAR COMMON ROAD, MIRFIELD Our own naturally fed Aberdeen Angus and Hereford beef. Also Iamb, pork, and venison. Chickens and Turkeys. Home made pork and beef sausage - plus ten more flavours of sausage. Home made beef, lamb, pork, turkey and venison burgers. Traditional dry cured bacon. DIRECT FROM THE FARM AT WHOLESALE PRICES. OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK HAIGH FARM SHOP LTD. FAR COMMON ROAD, MIRFIELD Tel: 01924 490118 for directions OTHER ORDERS ACKNOWLEDGED DURING his address at the annual Investiture at United Grand Lodge earlier this year the M W Grand Master, HRH The Duke of Kent, said: “In the course of the memorable and most enjoyable meeting of the 150th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons, where I was present as a guest of their Grand Master, my brother Prince Michael, I had the opportunity to see also many other long established, well known and respected Orders of Masonry to which many Craft members belong. “The Preliminary Declaration of the Act of Union of the two Grand Lodges in December 1813 says that it was declared and announced that pure Antient Masonry consists of three degrees and no more, that is to say 'Entered Apprentice, the Fellow Craft and the Master Mason, including the Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch'. This has been the position for nearly 200 years and will remain unchanged. However, since many members of the Craft are members of these Orders, I am pleased to acknowledge formally their existence and regularity, and in particular their sovereignty and independence. The best known of these Orders are: Mark, Ancient and Accepted Rite, Knights Templar, Royal and Select Masters, Royal Ark Mariner, Red Cross of Constantine, Allied Masonic Degrees, Order of the Secret Monitor and Knight Templar Priests. I also accept the valuable role they play in providing additional scope for Brethren to extend their Masonic research in interesting and enjoyable ways.” JTM SITE SERVICES Site Fabrication & Onsite Welding Plant Installation & Steel Erection Work undertaken throughout the UK Contact John Mullins: tel: 01623 748874 mobile: 7792401977
NEWSLETTER 36 Repro 11/5/07 11:45 AM Page 19 1000th MEETING CELEBRATED IN GREAT STYLE THE 1000th Regular Lodge Meeting of Victory Lodge No 3922 took place at the Masonic Hall, Hipperholme, in April this year in the presence of Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W Bro Maurice Bendig. To mark the occasion, W Bro Bendig was presented with a cheque for £1000, to swell the 2007 Festival funds. The presentation was made by the charity steward, W Bro R G Bibby. The main business of the evening, however, was to Initiate Bro Gordon Wheale, who was an excellent candidate, and the officers were led by the Master, W Bro Frank Lovelady. Afterwards, a splendid Festive Board, including smoked salmon and champagne, brought a flavour of the early days of the Lodge, when six and seven course meals were the norm. The Lodge Banner, which depicts Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory, was hung in the dining room for the Festive Board and Secretary W Bro Adrian C Unsworth, in proposing a toast to the Founders of the Lodge, gave a brief talk about Nike, her parents and why she was a most suitable choice as a symbol within Freemasonry. The reply was given by the longest serving member of the Lodge, W Bro J M C Mollett, who had sat in Open Lodge with one of the Founders at the start of Gary Don Antiques • Auctioneers • Valuers • Removals • We can purchase your goods or offer our Auction Facilities at the Wharf Salerooms • Home Contents purchased – a discreet and reliable service The picture shows W Bro Bendig receiving the cheque from W Bro Bibby, with the Lodge Banner in the background his Masonic career and knew another through business connections. The Acting Junior Warden, W Bro Godfrey Bedford, proposed the toast to the visitors in his own inimitable style and W Bro Peter Hargreaves, Master of Rokeby Lodge No 6301, gave a much appreciated response. • From fine antiques to everyday objects • Disposal of unsaleable items • Local and long distance removals Local BBC Radio and TV Antiques Expert Probate and Insurance Valuations. We work for Banks, Estate Agents and Solicitors. We are not restricted to the Leeds area only. Curtis Buildings, Berking Avenue, Leeds LS9 9LF for a free no obligation quotation call: Leeds 0113 248 3333 www.garydon.co.uk e-mail garydon@ntlworld.com A FAMILY BUSINESS FOR THREE GENERATIONS ESTABLISHED IN 1929 White Rose Masonic News is published in May and November. LOCKWOOD CARPETS OF LIVERSEDGE GROWING THROUGH RECOMMENDATION SINCE 1984 OUR BUSINESS IS BUILT ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF QUALITY AND VALUE • • Editorial and Advertising copy deadlines are 1st March and 1st September respectively Choose from over 1000 Designs Carpets, Vinyls, Tiles & Safety Flooring Friendly, Helpful Staff Most Leading Brands Stocked Expert Fitting Service Domestic and Commercial Insurance Work Welcome Free Measuring & Estimates Ample Free Parking Call: 01924 407586 SHOWROOM AT SWAN TRAFFIC LIGHTS 21-23 LEEDS RD, LIVERSEDGE 17
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