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CONSECRATION OF NEW LEOVER 200 ATDELIGHTFULCEREMONY“MR YORKSHIRE”, Keith D Madeley MBE,was never more proud than when hebecame the first Master of The Leeds LodgeNo 9867.The Consecration of the Province’snewest Lodge, which preceded hisInstallation, was conducted with greataplomb in the palatial surroundings of theQueens Hotel in September this year.Consecrating officer, John K Clayton, theR W Provincial Grand Master, effused dignityand sincerity, warmth and enthusiasm, as theceremony unfolded in front of 200appreciative Brethren.David Pratt, Assistant Provincial GrandMaster, opened a Lodge in the three degreesprior to the presentation of the Warrant forthe new Lodge by Provincial GrandSecretary John Rushworth.There followed a thought-provokingOration by Provincial Grand Chaplain, TheRev Canon Kenneth J Phillips who spoke ofthe “particular nature and principles ofFreemasonry.”He referred to the value of Spiritual Lightand the importance of Charity, with a graphicdescription and explanation of each.In a reference to recent rioting which hadblighted several parts of the country, he said:“There arises a scream, a cry of pain, fromThe Leeds Lodge master, Keith D Madeley, is pictured with the R W Provincial Grand Master, John K Clayton,and the Consecration officersa generation which appears to have lost sightof all the guiding lights of life. In the oftenbewildering 21st century we look fordiscipline, but have lost the means by whichdiscipline is administered. We look formorality, but are in danger of losing sight ofthe only reason which makes sense ofhaving a knowledge of right and wrong. Thereis a search for justice, but where shall it befound but in the Great Architect of theUniverse?”Canon Philips went on to explain thereasons for the establishment of a new Lodge“at a time when some would say we alreadyhave too many.”“The fact is that there are a number of menwho work – and indeed, some live – within theconfines of this great city. Many years ago ourMasonic Hall was ‘just around the corner fromhere’, extremely convenient for those whosehomes were elsewhere.“They could go straight from office orworks, to Lodge, returning home afterwards.Now, of course, we have in Leeds twosplendid Masonic Halls, neither of which,however, allows for such practice. It is for thisreason that The Leeds Lodge, meeting in thecity centre, is being formed.”There was robust and joyous singing bythe Brethren, to the delightful accompanimentof Grand and Provincial Grand Organist DrSimon G Lindley, as R W Bro Claytonscattered Corn, the symbol of Plenty andAbundance around the Lodge Board.There followed the pouring of Wine, symbolof Joy and Cheerfulness, and Oil,representing Peace and Unanimity, before the24 Founders arranged around the LodgeBoard.Finally, the Consecrating Officer sprinkledSalt, the symbol of Friendship and Fidelityand proceeded to Dedicate the Lodge andformally Constitute The Leeds Lodge No9867 on the Register of the Grand Lodge ofEngland.24PHILANTHROPIC LODGE No. 304 IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THIS PAGE OF THE WHITE ROSE MASONIC NEWSMeeting on the last Wednesday of every month at The Allerton, Nursery Lane, Leeds. LS17 7HW
EDS CITY CENTRE LODGECONSECRATION OFFICERSTHE Consecration team, led by the R W Provincial Grand Master,John K Clayton and assisted by V W Bro Jack Pigott, DeputyProvincial Grand Master, was:Anthony B BrailsfordAssistant PGMDavid S PrattAssistant PGMRobert I G Cole, Prov SGWas Senior WardenWilliam Clift MBE, Prov JGWas Junior WardenDavid Grant, Prov DGDCas Senior DeaconMichael Butterworth, ProvDGDCas Junior DeaconThe Rev Canon Kenneth J PhillipsProv Grand ChaplainJohn RushworthProv Grand SecretaryRobert W BowhillProv Grand DCGraham PearceProv Grand Swd BAnthony A SharmanProv Grand Supt of WksDr Simon G LindleyProv Grand OrganistMalcolm V WalkerProv Grand Standard BearerIan A TuttonProv Grand PursuivantDavid Pickover MBEProv Grand TylerTHE Installation of the master designate, Keith D Madeley, was conducted affectionately byDeputy Provincial Grand Master Jack Pigott, exuding, as it did, both sincerity and passion.Colin Dent, Assistant PGM, was Installed as immediate past master, and W Bro Madeleyinvested Kevin M Gould and Paul Nash as senior and junior wardens respectively.There were demonstrative and eloquent Addresses to the Master by David Pratt, AssistantPGM, to the Wardens by Robert I G Cole, Provincial SGW, and to the Brethren by William Clift,Provincial JGW.At the superb festive board, R W Bro Clayton spoke of his pleasure at the formation of the newThe PGM, John K Clayton, pictured withKeith D Madeley and his Wardens, from left,Kevin Gould and Paul NashLodge and recounted his intense discussionsat Grand Lodge before the definitive title hadbeen agreed – much to his delight andsatisfaction.W Bro Madeley, responding to a toast tothe fledging Lodge by David S Pratt, muchof it in amusing verse, expressed his delightat “a dream come true in creating a Lodgeback in the centre of Leeds.”• Regular meetings of the Lodge will takeplace on the second Thursdays in March,June, September and December at the LS1Club, Albion Place, Leeds.25
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