Golden Wedding Of Canon And Mrs. Tristram.

GOLDEN WEDDING OF CANON AND MRS . TRISTRAM .

BROTHER the Rev . Henry Baker Tristram , M . A . ( Oxon ) , D . D . ( Durham ) , LL . D . ( Edin ) , F . R . S ., Canon of Durham , and Mrs . Tristram attain the jubilee of their wedding day on the 5 th of the present month . Preparations are going forward for a fitting celebration of the happy event , and no doubt our Rev . Brother and his good lady will be madfi the . rpcinipnts nf manv rnnpratn fa firms and nlpasinpr

tokens of the esteem and regard in which they are both held by a large circle of relatives and friends . The Mark Masons of Northumberland and Durham , of which the Canon is Provincial Grand Master , will to-day , through their renresentatives . nresent him . as a memento of

O X — J , Z 7 — the occasion , with an exquisite set of silver articles . They consist of a fine antique two-handled silver-gilt loving cup , bearing the date 1800 , with rich leaf chasing , and godroon edge ; also a pair of fine antique silver-gilt Twirley fruit bowls—date 1780—with pierced and chased handles and

alternate chased- and plain flutes . In addition there will be presented to Mrs . Tristram a diamond brooch . The cup bears the following inscription : — Presented to THE REV . HENRY BAKEB TBISTRAM , D . D ., LL . D ., F . R . S ., & c ,

Canon of Durham , Provincial Grand Mark Master of Northumberland and Durham , and to MES . TRISTRAM , on the occasion of their golden wedding , with the love and esteem of the Brethren of the Province . 5 th February 1900 .

The Craft Masons of the Province of Durham have arranged to make a handsome presentation to Canon Tristram , who is their Deputy Provincial Grand Master , also this afternoon in the Masonic Hall , Durham . The presentation consists of a solid silver tea and coffee service , and a large silver tray , bearing a suitable inscription , and also

a gold bracelet for Mrs . Tristram . On Monday afternoon there will be a special thanksgiving service in Durham Cathedral , to be succeeded by an "At Home" in the Canon ' s residence . The Canon has had a very distinguished Masonic career .

He joined the Craft in 18 44 and was advanced to the rank of Mark Mason in 18 4 6 , while he was in Bermuda . In 1861 he joined the Eclectic Lodge , at West Hartlepool , when there were only three Mark Provinces in England . After passing the chair of the Eclectic Lodee . his name was submitted

by Lord Percy to the Prince of Wales , and in the course of time ( in 1873 ) he became the Provincial Grand Mark Master of Northumberland and Durham . He is a Past Grand Chaplain of England in the Craft degree , his appointment dating back to 1884 , and as already mentioned is Deputv

Provincial Grand Master of Durham . In 18 94 his Brother Masons , in recognition of the completion of his majority in the position of Provincial Grand Mark Mason , presented him with an illuminated address of congratulation and a portrait of himself in oils by

Mr . C . Kay Robertson , of Newcastle . The Canon , although he has passed " the allotted span " by some seven years , is still a man of great intellectual and physical vigour . He has a family of one son and five daughters , his son being Mr . H . B . Tristram , the once famous Rugby football player , and now head master of Merchiston College , Edinburgh , and one of his daughters is a medical missionary in Japan .

Masonic Aid For War Victims.

MASONIC AID FOR WAR VICTIMS .

SPLENDID tribute to the philanthrophic spirit which _ animates Freemasonry was afforded at the gathering of local Craftsmen in the Midland Hotel , Bradford , on Monday evening . The function was uniquely interesting in the enthusiasm which characterised the proceedings , and in the practical patriotism which was so munificentlv realised .

The gathering was held in honour of the Mayor of Bradford Brother W . C . Lupton , a distinguished member of the Craft , Chairman of the Charity Committee of West Yorkshire ; and to the guest was presented a cheque for £ 605 in aid of his Reservists Fund . A company of 140 Brethren were present at the complimentary banquet , and

afterwards some excellent speeches were made , alternated by entertaining items . A feature of the latter contributions was the singing of "The Absent-Minded Beggar " by Bro . J . W . Caiverley . The chair was occupied by Bro . J . S . Colefax LP . M .

Masonic Aid For War Victims.

Hope Lodge , and among those who supported him were Bros . Richard Wilson D . P . G . M ., Francis Willey P . M . Pentalpha , Rev . E . M . Young Chaplain Hope Lodge , Dr . Mossop P . P . G . D ., and the following W . Ms , of Bradford

Lodges -. —Bros . H . Telford , A . Sharp , J . E . Fawcett , J . W . Monckman , T . Denbigh , J . Foy , and St . Clair Tilley . Bro . A . W . Sonnenthal P . M . was in the vice-chair , Bro . G . E . Rawnsley P . M . acted as Hon . Treasurer , and Bro . H . Holland P . M . was the Hon . Secretary .

The usual Loyal toasts were honoured with great heartiness , on the proposition of the Chairman . Bro . Wilson offered the toast of the Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces , to which Bro . Francis Willey responded . The Chairman gave the toast of the evening , "Our

Guest , Bro . Lupton . " He paid the highest tribute to Bro . Lupton ' s personal character , and expressed the opinion that he was an ideal Mayor of the city . They of the household of Freemasonry knew of his large-hearted charity , and it was due to Bro . White that the happy suggestion had been made

that as Freemasons they should contribute substantially to the Mayor of Bradford ' s Fund for the relief of the wives and families and dependents of the reservists now fighting in the Transvaal . The Chairman also spoke in complimentary terms of Bro . Rawnsley and Bro . Holland . On behalf of

the Freemasons of Bradford the Chairman then handed to Bro . Lupton a cheque for £ 605 for the Fund . This sum had been contributed by 260 of the Brethren . Together with the cheque he handed a handsome album , containing the signatures of the subscribers .

The Mayor , after great cheering had subsided and " For he ' s a Jolly Good Fellow" had been sung , prefaced his remarks by a quotation from Rudyard Kipling ' s popular verses— " Duke ' s son , cook's son , son of a belted earl , son of Lambeth publican ! " making a pause here with a quiet and

pointed humour , which the company quickly understood and appreciated . He went on to say they could only do their best for the country . Fie said no tribute could have pleased him more as Mayor , or could have been more gratifying to the Mayoress than that great occasion of the gathering of

Freemasons . Replying to the compliments to himself he remarked that as a Freemason he had simply endeavoured in his life as a Craftsman during the last twenty-six years to carry out those principles of Freemasonry which he had always advocated and preached , " Love God , honour the

King , love your brother , and do unto others as you would they should do to you . " Those tenets were the solution of all religious and social problems . They had testified their esteem for him in a way for which he was most sincerely and deeply grateful .

Among other toasts was " the Chairman , " proposed by Bro . Isaac Mossop . During the evening songs wore rendered by Bros . James

Tilley , Oliver Lumb , and J . W . Caiverley . Bros . Whitley Norton , St . Clair Tilley , and J . H . Earnshaw gave a trio for violin , ' cello , and piano , and Bro . T . Denbigh contributed a humorous recitation in capital style .

Church Service.

CHURCH SERVICE .

ON Sunday , 21 st ult ., St . David ' s Church , Holmbridge , was re-opened after a thorough renovation , and in the afternoon the members of the Holme Valley Lodge , No . 652 , Holmfirth , attended service . The Brethren assembled in the National School Room , and there assume : ! their regalia .

Owing to the heavy rain they had to cover up their '' clothing " and jewels with their topcoats , and hence the public display was " off . ' A special form of musical service was well rendered by a strong choir , and the anthem . " Behold , how good and

joyful , " was exceptionally well sung . Bro . Albert Tinker most ably officiated as Organist . The Vicar Bro . Rev . J . T . Wilkinson , M . A ., P . Prov . G . Chaplain took his text from the 9 6 th Psalm , part of the 6 th verse : "Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary . " These words show us what a power and treasure David thought the

temple which he longed to build , but which God declined to let him build , would be . In the books of Kings and Chronicles we see how deeply his mind was impressed with the idea of building the temple . We see in the lavish provision of material which he made how much he desired to

contribute to its strength , and how he had determined that it should be beautiful . That it would be a source of strength to his subjects and a treasure of untold value to them , we may gather from the earnest way in which he strove only a short