Provincial Grand Lodge Of Durham.

Warden of England , acted as D . P . G . M . The distinguished guests on the right and left of the Deputy G . Master were : —Bros . T . W . Tew Provincial Grand Master West Yorks , R . H . Holmes Deputy Prov . Grand Master Northumberland , Dr . Bell Deputy Prov . Grand Master North and East Yorks , Banister Past G . S . B . England , H . Green P . G .

Sec . West Yorks . The other Provincial Grand Officers officiating on the occasion were : —Bros . J . W . Barnes P . G . S . W ., R . A . Ruck P . G . J . W ., the Rov . J . Lawson P . G . Chaplain , B . Bolton P . G . Treas ., R . Hudson P . G . Sec , T . M . Barron P . G . R ., T . Bradley P . G . A . Sec , W . C Blackett and T . Walton P . G . Senior Deacons , J . C . Moor and

p . H . Bennett P . G . J . D ., R . W . Thompson P . G . S . of W .. E . Hudson P . G . D . of C , J . J . Clay Dppnty P . G . D . of 0 ., H . W . Emerson P . A . G . D . of C , M . Doasdass and P . M . Stonehouse P . G . S . B ., S . Fenny and W . Gray P . G . Std . B ., D . Whitehead P . G . Organist , J . S . Wilson and W . H . Turner P . G . P ., J . Curry P . G . Tyler , Bros .

W . Gregory , W . Barlow , F . West , R . Coulson , and J . A . Rainbow Prov . Grand Stewards . The Prov . Grand Secretary and Prov . Directors of Ceremonies were also assisted by Bros . W . Coxon P . G . D ., A . S . Fowler P . G . D ., C S . Lane P . G . D ., J . G . Smith P . M ., Stonehouse , Marley , and Olsen . Supporting the Deputy Grand Master on

the dais were Bros . Addison Potter , C . B ., P . P . G . W ., E . D . Davis P . P . G . W ., G . Spain P . P . G . W . Northumberland , T . B . Whytehead P . P . G . W . North and East Yorkshire , Jos . Dodds , M . P ., P . P . G . W ., Colonel Monks P . P . G . W ., G . F . Charlton P . G . W ., T . Y . Strachan

P . P . G . W . Northumberland , J . W . Cameron P . P . G . W ., J . Wood P . P . G . W ., J . Spearman P . P . G . W . Northumberland , B . Levy P . P . G . W ., J . Straker Wilson P . P . G . W ., T . G . Mabane P . P . G . D ., W . Brignal P . P . G . R ., W . Liddell P . P . G . D ., G . Porteous P . P . G . O ., W . J . Ward P . P . G . W . Northumberland , W . Donkin P . P . G . P ., J . Hunter

P . P . G . D ., R . Luck P . P . G . R ., T . Bell P . P . G . D ., R . Thompson P . P . G . W . Northumberland , A . T . Munro P . P . S . B ., C Cobham P . P . S . of W ., C S . Lane P . P . G . D ., J . H . Bentham P . P . G . D ., R . W . Cummins P . P . G . P . Northumberland , R . Fenwick P . P . G . B ., T . Jopling P . P . G . D ., R . W . Halfnight P . P . G . P ., H . J . Turnbull P . P . G . P ., A . Harkness

P . P . G . D ., A . S . Fowler P . P . G . D ., H . Maddison P . P . G . R ., C R . Fry P . P . G . W ., A . Turner P . P . G . D . of C . Fork , J . MoCnlloch P . P . G . W ., G . Hardy P . P . A . D . of C , H . E . Muller P . P . G . O ., W . T . Agutter P . P . G . D ., Staffordshire , G . J . Wilson P . P . G . W ., T . Coulson P . P . G . D ., C . D . Hill Drnry P . P . G . R . Norfolk , S . Gourley P . P . G . W ., A . Hey P . P . G . D . J . Totman P . P . G . Supt . Wks ., James S . Wilson P . P . G . Snpt . Wks ., R . Ferry P . P . G . D ., W . M . Bell P P . A . D . of 0 . Northumberland , W . M .

Watson P . P . G . W ., J . Trotter P . P . G . W ., J . Potts P . P . G . D ., R . Kin . mond P . P . G . P ., J . Graham P . P . G . R ., A . T . Munro P . P . G . S . B ., T . Jackson P . P . G . D ., C . Rowlandson P . P . G . W ., W . J . Watson P . P G . D ., G . R . Bulman P . P . G . W ., Rev . J . J . Brown P . P . G . C , W . C . Harris P . P . G . C , J . M . Meek P . P . G . R ., G . Stillman P . P . G . D ., F . Marriner

W . M . 107 King's Lynn , John C . Wilson P . P G . P . Northumberland , R . H . Dickenson Provincial Grand Stewards . Among those present of the principal Officers of Lodges were Adamson Rhasg W . M . 48 , 0 . G . Smith P . M . 48 , W . Dobson W . M . 80 , J . E . Nelson P . M . 80 ,

W . Green W . M . 393 Berwick , J . A . Rainbow W . M . 94 P . G . Steward , J . Hudson P . M ., J . D . Todd P . M ., T . Henderson P . M ., J . Dixon P . M . 94 , J . B , Pattison W . M . 97 , E . Singleton S . W . 97 , E . Potts W . M . 1676 , D . Murray W . M . 1712 . W . B . Ferguson J . W . 97 , W . Brandt

P . M . 1389 , J . G . Kirtley I . P . M ., R . Shad forth P . M . 949 , D . G . Smith W . M . 661 , G . Robson W . M ., T . Potter P . M . 240 , J . Todd W . M . 1247 , W . Ross W . M . 1970 , W . Davidson I . P . M . 1970 , W . Logan W . M . 124 , A . Carr I . P . M ., S . Wilson P . M ., J . Sewell P . M . 124 , J . Sedcole W . M ., A . McDongall P . M . 1119 , J . F . Hiller I . P . M ., W . Donkin P . M . 1334 ,

W . Dodd W . M . 531 , W . T . Tate P . M . 764 , E . D . Brown P . M . 509 , G . Lazonby W . M . 940 , T . Bowman W . M . 1418 , D . B . Tod W . M . 1121 , A . Allan P . M . 1121 , John Heslop W . M . 1932 , T . Coates W . M . 1650 , W . Swales P . M . 1650 , W . Love W . M ., S . Holdsworth I . P . M . 2019 , J .

Egglestone jun . P . M . 1494 , Sir Farrer Herschel , M . P ., W . M . Lambton Lodge , R . W . Cummings P . P . G . Pursuivant Northumberland , & c . The ceremony was commenced with the offering of prayer and the reading of a portion of Scripture by the Prov . Grand Chaplain ( Bro . the Rev . J . Lawsoia ) . The Earl of Lathom Deputy Grand Master

and Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire , together with the other distinguished visitors of other Provinces , were then saluted according to ancient custom . The Deputy Grand Master then addressed the Provincial Grand Lodge , and stated the business of the meeting . He congratulated the brethren on the choice H . R . H . the Grand Master had made of Sir Hedwovth Williamson to be Prov . Grand Master of

that Province ; and he felt perfectly certain that choice was fully in accord with their feelings , and he congratulated them that they would have a Grand Master , not only one who was a good Mason , but one who would fulfil the duties of the office most perfectly . A deputation of distinguished brethren then retired , accompanied by the Prov . G .

Director of Ceremonies ( Bro . E . Hudson ) , to introduce the Provincial Grand Master designate . The deputation consisted of Bros . Jos . Dodds , M . P ., James Laidler Mayor of Durham , E . D . Davis Newcastle , T . G . Mabane Mayor of South Shields , B . Levy Sunderland , Dr . S . Gourley Hartlepool , C S . Lovo West Hartlepooland A . S .

, Fowler Stockton . The deputation then introduced Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson Prov . Grand Master designate , tbo brethren standing to order as Freemasons . As the procession moved to the dais , the brethren sang , " Hail ! Masonry Sublime ! " led by Bros . Whitehead I ' . G . O ., and Thos . Walker , Leatham , ancl Nutton , of Durham

Cathedral choir . Cushions , upon which were the collar and jewel of the P . G . M ., and the apron and gauntlets , were borne by Bro . W . Logan W . M . Marquis of Granby , No . 124 , and Bro . Dr . L . Booth S . W . 1334 . -The Prov . Grand Secretary ( Bro . E . Hudson ) then read the patent of the P . G . M . designateafter which the R . W . Deputy Grand

, Master duly obligated and invested the R . W . Prov . Grand Master Sir Hedworth Williamson , whom he then placed in the chair as the head of the Province , amid the loud plaudits of the Provincial Grand Lodge . The Prov . G . Director of Ceremonies ( Bro . E . Hudson ) then

proclaimed the newly-installed P . G . M ., who was saluted according to ancient form . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., P . G . M ., who was loudly applauded , said it was rather difficult for him to address that meeting , and he would do it under feelings of the most deep gratitude

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for the very kind way in which Lord Lathom addressed them , and the way in which they had received his address . It was difficult for him to acknowledge the manner in which they had received hia lordship's remarks . He had had most kind letters from his noble brother Grand Masters of the North Riding and of Northumberland ,

both of whom were unable to be present . It was , however , very gratifying to see olose to him a very distinguished brother , namely , the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire , and so many other distinguished Masons . He hoped and trusted he might be able to so rule that Province that the Craft , already BO

prosperous , should at all events not deteriorate . He wonld spare no pains to do what he could to carry it on even more prosperously . There were two ways , it seemed to him , in which this could be effected . First , that he should try impartially to discharge hia duties , and , secondly , that he should be assisted and supported by the

loyalty and zeal of the brethren . He felt sure he could succeed in bis part , and he felt equally confident that the brethren would give him their loyal zeal and assistance . It seemed to him that the simplest course he could pursue was to imitate his two predecessors . He would endeavour as far as possible to faithfully imitate the

kindliness of his noble friend who had so lately gone from them , and he would also try to imitate as much as he could the unswerving though courteous rule of his late friend John Fawcett Lord Londonderry was too short a time with them for many of the brethren present to discover his numerous good qnalities , bnt he

possessed one of the greatest recommendations any one could possess , namely , those who knew him best loved him most . The noble lady who mourned his loss had shown her interest in the Craft by presenting the Masonic clothing of the late Marquess , whioh he ( Sir Hedworth ) now wore , to the Province . That of course was a Special

Grand Lodge , and therefore no formal acknowledgment to the noble Marchioness could be there given , but at the annual meeting he would make it his duty to see that a vote of thanks was tendered to her . He had also been presented with the Masonic clothing of the late Bro . John Fawcett . His intention was to present the collar of

his friend ihe late Brother Fawcett to the Grand Lodge , and he would wish it to be framed and hung up in a conspicuous place in the Grand Lodge , so that every brother might see the memento of one who was certainly the best Mason he ever saw , and who was his oldest and dearest friend . He thanked them all very sincerely , and

Lord Lathom particularly , for the kind way in which they had received him . He would do bis duty as well as he possibly conld , and he hoped to have the help of every Mason in the Province , however humble his position might be . Bro . W . Logan W . M . 124 then presented the following address to the Provincial Grand Master on behalf of the Durham Lodges Nos . 124 and 1334 : —

To the Right Worshipfnl Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Past Grand Warden , Provincial Grand Master of the Province of Durham . We , the Masters , Wardens , and Brethren of the Marqnis of Granby Lodge , No . 124 , and of the Norman Lodge , No . 1331 , of Ancient

Free and Accepted Masons , holden in the ancient city of Dnrham , do most heartily congratulate you on your appointment by the Grand Master of England H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , to the distinguished rank of Provincial Grand Master of the Province of Durham .

We sincerely welcome yon to our ancient city . We are sensible of the honour you confer on theF raternity , and we feel sure , from your long continued services to Freemasonry in this Province , and your public and private devotiou to the Craft , that your new duties will be performed with fervency and zpal .

We earnestly pray the G . A . O . T . U . to spare you for many years to be the ruler of the Province , and that when summoned from this sublunary abode you may ascend to the G . L . above , where the World ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for evermore .

Signed on behalf of Lodge 124 . —WILL . LOGAN W . M ., JOSEFH LAWSON S . W ., W . CRAVT . PORD J . W ., W . H . OLIVEK Secretary . Lodge 1334 . —WM . CLARKE ROBINSON W . M ., LIONEL BOOTH S . W ., ROBT . HAUXWELL J . W ., GEO . S . SHAW Secretary .

This twenty-first day of Augnst , A . D . 1885 , A . L . 5885 . The Provincial Grand Master ( Sir Hedworth Williamson ) , in accepting the address , said he angured from the date of the appoint , ment of the two Lodges , one very old and the other comparatively new , tbat he wonld be supported by the Masons at large . Canon

Tristram's appointment as Deputy Provincial Grand Master having been announced amid loud applause , the Provincial Grand Master stated that he had selected the Canon on account first of his intimate knowledge of Masonry , second his social position , and thirdly his continued residence in the Province . He referred in eulogistic

terms to the ability of Canon Tristram , and the fame he had achieved as an author and traveller . At the conclusion of the P . G . M . ' s remarks , Bro . 11 . Hudson P . G . S . presented Bro . Canon Tristram , who was formally installed , and invested the Deputy Prov . G . Master , after which the latter thanked tho Provincial Grand Master for the

honour he had conferred upon him ancl the brethren for the manner in which they had received the appointment . He remarked that he had been connected with the Masonic Order for about 40 years . At the conclusion of the ceremony iu the Lecture HaU the brethren formed in procession and marched into the Cathedral , where a special

service was held . Prayers were read by Bro . Canon Cooper , tho first lesson by Canon Smith Dorian , and the second by Archdeacon Hamilton , Sub-Dean , Mr . Liddle , in the absence of Dr . Armes , officiated at the organ . The service was Turle in D , the anthem being "Zadok the Priest " ( Handel ) . Bro . the Rev . Canon Tristram

delivered an eloquent discourse from the 9 th Chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes , 10 th verse , " Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do , do it with thy might , for there is no work , nor device , nor knowledge , nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest . " He said not many months had passed ^ ince ho was called upon to set forth from that place the three foundation principles of Masonry , Godliness , Loyalty , and