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The Installation Of Bro. T. W. Tew, P.G.M. West Yorkshire.
provement of the toilers in those valleys , it was Bros . Hirst and Blackwell and the Masons' lodge there who invited this Provincial Grand Lodge to set the principal stone at the north-west corner of the building . Does a Royal Prince visit Sheffield , Leeds , Bradford , or Huddersfleld , to inaugurate a college , to counienaiice a musical festival , to open an art exhibition at one town , or an industrial exhibition at another , illustrative of the skill and genius of the West Riding , the Craft and the lodges take the most
prominent places in the labours of organisation , and are foremost with skilful arrangements ! o make these visits of Royalty successful . Is it a new bishop whom the Great Architect of the Universe has ordained to the spiritual welfare of this diocese , and for the first time makes our acquaintance , then do we see towns like Huddersfleld and Wakefield vieing with each other which can accord the more hospitable welcome . Is it necessary to supplement the means of education or of maintenance of those whom unforeseen
misfortunes or bereavement make appeal to our sympathies , and who may be exiled , as it were , from all Brotherhood , then does the Craft try and help those who are bequeathed to us as legacies for our charity and benevolence . ( Applause . ) But I shall weary you with these instances of our humanising influences to " rejoice with those who do rejoice , and to weep with those who weep . '' To be permitted , then , to share in this emulation of generous principles is indeed an honour such as the Sovereign on the throne miuht think
not unworthy of participation . To guide the energies of such a philanthropic Order is an aspiration of the loftiest kind . Into that position of responsibility the brethren had that day enthroned him . The chain placed around his neck fettered the links of attachment that had bound him to them for the past 2 Z years in cordiality and friendship more indissoluble
than ever . The collar would be the symbol to remind him of another ' s wants , and the apron to labour for the welfare of the Craft without distinction of office , or without asperity of opinion , only to be laid aside when , by the mutability of time , those things were cast aside ; and when the tomb of transgression was burst at the resurrection dawn , and by the mercies of the Son of Righteousness , we were permitted in the Grand Lodge above " to shine as the stars for ever and ever . "
The patent of the Prov . Grand Master , appointing Bro . Henry Smith Deputy Prov . G . M . VVest Yorkshire , having been read , and Bro . Smith having been presented for installation by Bro . Thomas Hill , was duly obligated by Bro . Col . Starkie and invested , and was inducted into the chair on the right of the G . M . amid loud cheers . He was then proclaimed as follows : Brethren—Bv command of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of West
Yorkshire , 1 now proclaim Bro . Henry Smith , of St . John's , Wakefield , who has been obligated by the Right VVorshipful Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire , and in the presence of the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master of England , and of the Ancient f ' ree and Accepted Masons of this province , to be the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Province of VVest Yorkshire , in succession to the late Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . 'I homas William Tew , exalted to the office of Provincial Grand Master . Furthermore , be it known unto all whom it mav concern , that Bro . Henry
Smith was initiated into Masonry in the Lodge of Hope , Bradford , No . 374 , now 302 , on 3 rd May , A . L . 5 S 52 , and raised on the 2 nd day of August following , and subscribed 33 years to this date . Joined the Airedale Lodge , Baildon ( now at Shipley ) , No . 543 , now 3 S 7 , June , A . L . 5 S 54 , installed VVorshipful Master A . L . 5 S 57 , and subscribed 31 years to this date . The Earl of Mexborough , the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , appointed him Provincial Grand Deacon A . L . 5 S 59 ; Bro . Dr . Fearnley being then the Deputy Provincial Grand Master . Earl de Grey , now Marquess of Ripon , appointed
him Provincial Grand Secretary , on the death of Bro . Nelson , in March , 5 S 70 , and during the succeeding Deputyship of Bro . Bentley-Shaw ; Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., C . B . and D . L ., re-appointed him in April , A . L . 5 S 75 , under the Deputyship of Bro . Thomas William Tew , and he has discharged the duties conscientiously , with zeal and fidelity , and with the esteem and respect of every lodge and brother , until this day , the 24 th day of April , A . L . 5885 . He was one of the founders of the VVest Yorkshire Charity Committee in 5859 , is a Vice-Patron of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , to which he has served nine times Steward at the anniversary festival ,
contributing £ 127 ios . He is a Vice-Patron to the Girls' Institution , to which he has served seven times the office of Steward , contributing £ 105 , and he is also a Vice-Patron of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to which , at the anniversary festivals , he has six times served the ofiice of Steward , contributing £ 1112 ios . For these services he deserves well at the hands of the Craft , and 1 therefore , by virtue of my office as thc Grand Director of Ceremonies of this Provincial Grand Lodge , do call upon all the brethren present to salute our VVorshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master five times , according to ancient form and established custom .
Bro . HENRY SMITH , having been saluted in due form , expressed his gratification at having been appointed to the high office of D . P . G . M . He y ielded to no one in his desire to help the P . G . M . in all his plans for the promotion ot the interests of the Craft in this province , and to share the burden of his responsibilities as far as possible . He hoped that the experience he had acquired would inspire confidence in the brethren that the duties attached to the office would be discharged to their entire satisfaction .
( Hear , hear . ) If they would forgive him for being slightly egotistical for a moment , he would state that he had been Prov . Grand Secretary for the last 15 years , and for several years previously he had assisted the late Bro . Nelson , with whom he was associated in the formation of the Charity Committee in 1859 . Since 1 S 70 , 58 Provincial Grand Lodge meetings had been held , all of which , with onl y one exception , he had been able to attend . ( Cheers . ) During the same period the Charity Committee had had 45
meetings , the whole of which he had attended . ( Cheers . ) Of the 59 elections in London during the same time he had been absent but once , so that he might fairly say that he did not enter upon his new duties without some little experience gained in all these years . ( Cheers . ) It would be his earnest endeavour to maintain this great province in its present state of efficiency , and to accomplish this he hoped he might rel y upon the sympathy and support of every brother , which had hitherto been freely accorded him . Again he tendered his sincere thanks . ( Loud applause . )
The following brethren were then appointed and invested for the ensuing year : Bro . VVm . Lawies Jackson , M . P ., W . M . 2 S 9 ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Lieul .-Colonel Albany H . Charlesworth , J . P ., W . M . 495 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W .
,, Rev . John James Needham , P . M . 910 ... Prov . G . Chap . ,, Rev . John Arthur Naylor , Chap . 290 ... Prov . G . Chap . „ Thomas Ruddock ( elected ) , P . M . 275 ... Prov . G . Treas .
„ Alfred Wm . Stanfield , J . P ., P . M . 1019 ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Herbert G . E . Green , VV . M . 1019 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Wm . Brewin Alderson . P . M . 495 ... ,,. Prov . G . A . Sec . „ Right Hon . Hugh C . Childers , M . P ., 910 ... Prov . G . S . D . „ Robert Schott , P . M . 29 6 ... ... ,.. Prov . G . S . D .
„ William Charles Lupton , P . M . 304 ... ... Prov . G . J . D . „ James Bt-dlord , P . M . 304 ... ... Prov . G . J . D . „ John Shaw , P . M . 139 ... ... ... ' Prov . G . S . of W . ,, Edward Poppleton , P . M . S 27 ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . ,, George Sykes , P . M . 2035 ... ... Prov . G . D . D . C .
The Installation Of Bro. T. W. Tew, P.G.M. West Yorkshire.
Bro . Thomas Whittaker , P . M . 448 ... ... Prov . G . A . D . C . „ Thomas Bateman Fox , P . M . 20 S ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ Joseph Brailsford , jun ., P . M . 1779 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . ,, Thomas Tyers , P . M . 1042 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . ,, Arthur Simonson , 1239 •¦• ••• ••• Prov . G . Org . „ James Wright , P . M . 600 .., ... ... Prov . G . Purst .
„ Robert Ackrill , P . M . 1001 ... ... Prov . G . A . Purst . Bros . Thomas W . Embleton , C . E ., P . M . 1513 ; Joseph " - * Binney , P . M . 139 ; Thomas Woodhead , P . M . 1522 ; Henry Trevor Gardener , P . M . 458 ; Prov . G . Stwds . Wm . Thomas Sugg , P . M . 1495 and John Tinker , P . M . 652 ... ... ... J Bro . Joshua Lee , P . M . 290 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .
The brethren were then marshalled in procession , and , headed by the police band , marched to the Leeds Parish Church . As might be expected , the whole route was crowded , and the regalia and dress of the brethren attracted great attention and regard . At the Parish Church there was a large gathering of ladies , who had been admitted by ticket to take part in the service . Special music had been arranged , and this part of the proceedings was most charming .
The Rev . Canon BULLOCK , Prov . Grand Chap ., and vicar of Hol y Trinity , Leeds , preached from the words " Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this , to visit the fatherless and the widow in their affliction , and to keep himself unspotted from the world . " He said that outside the Craft very few would admit the claims which Masons made for an historic past running back into pre-historic times . The very
constitution of Freemasonry , as well as the objects it had in view , forbade the possibility of a military origin . So too they would decline to accept the position of a secondary order in chivalry . Least of all , could a Free and Accepted Mason suppose that he would find the source of his Order in an attempt by secret and far-reaching organization to upset duly constituted authority , or to destrov those obligations of true religion and morality so
essential to our happiness here and hereafter . 1 he science of Masonry could only be second in time to that of agriculture . Although Hiram was the first Master , it must not be forgotten that he was sent for as one already specially trained . Having pointed out the high moral code inculcated by Masonry , the preacher added that there was some danger of their good fellowship injuring souls for whom Christ died . The true line of safety lay
in the observance of those principles which were at once Masonic and Christian—prudence , temperance , and fortitude . Having alluded to the splendid Charity , which was a distinguishing badge of all Masons , the rev . gentleman concluded by slating that that was a red letter day in the history of Masonry in VVest Yorkshire , and he hoped the gifts presented to the medical charities would be worthy of the occasion . There was much sickness and suffering which their alms would alleviate .
The service in the church was most impressive , and the musical portion was worthy of the high repute which the choir of the Leeds Parish Church possesses . After the sermon a collection was taken on behalf of the medical charities , which realised the handsome sum of £ 82 16 s . The procession was
then re-formed , and on arrival at the Albert Hall the lodge was duly closed . Afterwards a collation was served in the Victoria Hall . Bro . Tew presided , and was supported by a large number of brethren who had taken part in the earlier proceedings . The gallery of the hall was occupied by the Leeds Constabulary Band , and the orchestra by lady visitors . On the entrance of the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Dr . Spark played on the organ the " Masonic Festival March . "
Bro . TEW , the loyal toasts over , gave "The Healths of the MAV . the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon ; the R . W . the D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; and the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Not only Lord Lathom , but Colonel Starkie and Colonel Shadwell Clerke had put
West Yorkshire under an obligation by their presence . The Grand Lodge of England deserved well at the hands of the provincial lodges . It was composed of a body of noblemen and gentlemen of the highest political , literary , and scientific attainments , of the most benevolent and unselfish aspirations , and of unbounded liberality , generosity , and Charity .
Ihe R . VV . Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of LATHOM , responded . Although a member of the Grand Lodge of England , he was not an active woiking member , and could therefore say without egotism lhat the officers of that lodge did their work thoroughly . No ceremony in which he had ever taken a part had been better performed than that which had called
them together that day . It was by far the largest gathering that they had had , and included representatives from many districts . East and VVest Lancashire were there—two provinces which , with West Yorkshire , were the largest in England , and which combined would be able to stand against the world . ( Applause . )
The Earl of LATHOM afterwards proposed the toast of the evening"The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire . " Bro . Tew was far better known to them than to himself ; yet rumour had brought to him something of the good works in which their newly-appointed Provincial Grand Master had been engaged . There could be no doubt that the choice of the Grand Master was the choice ' of the brethren —( applause ) —and he would have great satisfaction in informing his Royal Highness of that fact .
Bro . TEW , who was received with loud cheers , responded . He had no hesitation in at once assuring himself that the officers and brethren of the provinces would give to him every sympathy and support in his new circumstances of ofiice . ( Applause . ) Bro . W . L . J ACKSON , M . P ., proposed "The Visitors . " It was gratifying to learn that ail the lodges in the province were represented on that occasion . He trusted that the arrangements made for their reception had proved adequate . ( Applause . )
The Dean of YORK , in response , thanked the brethren of Leeds for their hospitality . During the 37 or 38 years in which he had belonged to the Craft he had always found F ' reemasonry to be of benefit . ( App lause . ) In these days , when men were , so apt to become estranged Irom one another , the advantages of Masonic fraternity could not be exaggerated . Bro . WOODALL , Grand Treas . Elect , also responded .
The toast of "The Masonic Charities , " given by the Worship ful thc Mayor of Sheffield , Bro . W . H . BRITTAIN , and responded to by Bros . HJBDGES , BINCKES , and TERRY , brought the proceedings to a close . 'Ihe musical selections , which were all good , appropriate , and Masonic , were chosen by the Prov . Grand Master Irom Dr . Spark's " Freemasons Liber Musicus . " Bro . Powolny provided the ban quel in a very satisfactory manner .
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The Installation Of Bro. T. W. Tew, P.G.M. West Yorkshire.
provement of the toilers in those valleys , it was Bros . Hirst and Blackwell and the Masons' lodge there who invited this Provincial Grand Lodge to set the principal stone at the north-west corner of the building . Does a Royal Prince visit Sheffield , Leeds , Bradford , or Huddersfleld , to inaugurate a college , to counienaiice a musical festival , to open an art exhibition at one town , or an industrial exhibition at another , illustrative of the skill and genius of the West Riding , the Craft and the lodges take the most
prominent places in the labours of organisation , and are foremost with skilful arrangements ! o make these visits of Royalty successful . Is it a new bishop whom the Great Architect of the Universe has ordained to the spiritual welfare of this diocese , and for the first time makes our acquaintance , then do we see towns like Huddersfleld and Wakefield vieing with each other which can accord the more hospitable welcome . Is it necessary to supplement the means of education or of maintenance of those whom unforeseen
misfortunes or bereavement make appeal to our sympathies , and who may be exiled , as it were , from all Brotherhood , then does the Craft try and help those who are bequeathed to us as legacies for our charity and benevolence . ( Applause . ) But I shall weary you with these instances of our humanising influences to " rejoice with those who do rejoice , and to weep with those who weep . '' To be permitted , then , to share in this emulation of generous principles is indeed an honour such as the Sovereign on the throne miuht think
not unworthy of participation . To guide the energies of such a philanthropic Order is an aspiration of the loftiest kind . Into that position of responsibility the brethren had that day enthroned him . The chain placed around his neck fettered the links of attachment that had bound him to them for the past 2 Z years in cordiality and friendship more indissoluble
than ever . The collar would be the symbol to remind him of another ' s wants , and the apron to labour for the welfare of the Craft without distinction of office , or without asperity of opinion , only to be laid aside when , by the mutability of time , those things were cast aside ; and when the tomb of transgression was burst at the resurrection dawn , and by the mercies of the Son of Righteousness , we were permitted in the Grand Lodge above " to shine as the stars for ever and ever . "
The patent of the Prov . Grand Master , appointing Bro . Henry Smith Deputy Prov . G . M . VVest Yorkshire , having been read , and Bro . Smith having been presented for installation by Bro . Thomas Hill , was duly obligated by Bro . Col . Starkie and invested , and was inducted into the chair on the right of the G . M . amid loud cheers . He was then proclaimed as follows : Brethren—Bv command of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of West
Yorkshire , 1 now proclaim Bro . Henry Smith , of St . John's , Wakefield , who has been obligated by the Right VVorshipful Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire , and in the presence of the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master of England , and of the Ancient f ' ree and Accepted Masons of this province , to be the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Province of VVest Yorkshire , in succession to the late Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . 'I homas William Tew , exalted to the office of Provincial Grand Master . Furthermore , be it known unto all whom it mav concern , that Bro . Henry
Smith was initiated into Masonry in the Lodge of Hope , Bradford , No . 374 , now 302 , on 3 rd May , A . L . 5 S 52 , and raised on the 2 nd day of August following , and subscribed 33 years to this date . Joined the Airedale Lodge , Baildon ( now at Shipley ) , No . 543 , now 3 S 7 , June , A . L . 5 S 54 , installed VVorshipful Master A . L . 5 S 57 , and subscribed 31 years to this date . The Earl of Mexborough , the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , appointed him Provincial Grand Deacon A . L . 5 S 59 ; Bro . Dr . Fearnley being then the Deputy Provincial Grand Master . Earl de Grey , now Marquess of Ripon , appointed
him Provincial Grand Secretary , on the death of Bro . Nelson , in March , 5 S 70 , and during the succeeding Deputyship of Bro . Bentley-Shaw ; Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., C . B . and D . L ., re-appointed him in April , A . L . 5 S 75 , under the Deputyship of Bro . Thomas William Tew , and he has discharged the duties conscientiously , with zeal and fidelity , and with the esteem and respect of every lodge and brother , until this day , the 24 th day of April , A . L . 5885 . He was one of the founders of the VVest Yorkshire Charity Committee in 5859 , is a Vice-Patron of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , to which he has served nine times Steward at the anniversary festival ,
contributing £ 127 ios . He is a Vice-Patron to the Girls' Institution , to which he has served seven times the office of Steward , contributing £ 105 , and he is also a Vice-Patron of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to which , at the anniversary festivals , he has six times served the ofiice of Steward , contributing £ 1112 ios . For these services he deserves well at the hands of the Craft , and 1 therefore , by virtue of my office as thc Grand Director of Ceremonies of this Provincial Grand Lodge , do call upon all the brethren present to salute our VVorshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master five times , according to ancient form and established custom .
Bro . HENRY SMITH , having been saluted in due form , expressed his gratification at having been appointed to the high office of D . P . G . M . He y ielded to no one in his desire to help the P . G . M . in all his plans for the promotion ot the interests of the Craft in this province , and to share the burden of his responsibilities as far as possible . He hoped that the experience he had acquired would inspire confidence in the brethren that the duties attached to the office would be discharged to their entire satisfaction .
( Hear , hear . ) If they would forgive him for being slightly egotistical for a moment , he would state that he had been Prov . Grand Secretary for the last 15 years , and for several years previously he had assisted the late Bro . Nelson , with whom he was associated in the formation of the Charity Committee in 1859 . Since 1 S 70 , 58 Provincial Grand Lodge meetings had been held , all of which , with onl y one exception , he had been able to attend . ( Cheers . ) During the same period the Charity Committee had had 45
meetings , the whole of which he had attended . ( Cheers . ) Of the 59 elections in London during the same time he had been absent but once , so that he might fairly say that he did not enter upon his new duties without some little experience gained in all these years . ( Cheers . ) It would be his earnest endeavour to maintain this great province in its present state of efficiency , and to accomplish this he hoped he might rel y upon the sympathy and support of every brother , which had hitherto been freely accorded him . Again he tendered his sincere thanks . ( Loud applause . )
The following brethren were then appointed and invested for the ensuing year : Bro . VVm . Lawies Jackson , M . P ., W . M . 2 S 9 ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Lieul .-Colonel Albany H . Charlesworth , J . P ., W . M . 495 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W .
,, Rev . John James Needham , P . M . 910 ... Prov . G . Chap . ,, Rev . John Arthur Naylor , Chap . 290 ... Prov . G . Chap . „ Thomas Ruddock ( elected ) , P . M . 275 ... Prov . G . Treas .
„ Alfred Wm . Stanfield , J . P ., P . M . 1019 ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Herbert G . E . Green , VV . M . 1019 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Wm . Brewin Alderson . P . M . 495 ... ,,. Prov . G . A . Sec . „ Right Hon . Hugh C . Childers , M . P ., 910 ... Prov . G . S . D . „ Robert Schott , P . M . 29 6 ... ... ,.. Prov . G . S . D .
„ William Charles Lupton , P . M . 304 ... ... Prov . G . J . D . „ James Bt-dlord , P . M . 304 ... ... Prov . G . J . D . „ John Shaw , P . M . 139 ... ... ... ' Prov . G . S . of W . ,, Edward Poppleton , P . M . S 27 ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . ,, George Sykes , P . M . 2035 ... ... Prov . G . D . D . C .
The Installation Of Bro. T. W. Tew, P.G.M. West Yorkshire.
Bro . Thomas Whittaker , P . M . 448 ... ... Prov . G . A . D . C . „ Thomas Bateman Fox , P . M . 20 S ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ Joseph Brailsford , jun ., P . M . 1779 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . ,, Thomas Tyers , P . M . 1042 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . ,, Arthur Simonson , 1239 •¦• ••• ••• Prov . G . Org . „ James Wright , P . M . 600 .., ... ... Prov . G . Purst .
„ Robert Ackrill , P . M . 1001 ... ... Prov . G . A . Purst . Bros . Thomas W . Embleton , C . E ., P . M . 1513 ; Joseph " - * Binney , P . M . 139 ; Thomas Woodhead , P . M . 1522 ; Henry Trevor Gardener , P . M . 458 ; Prov . G . Stwds . Wm . Thomas Sugg , P . M . 1495 and John Tinker , P . M . 652 ... ... ... J Bro . Joshua Lee , P . M . 290 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .
The brethren were then marshalled in procession , and , headed by the police band , marched to the Leeds Parish Church . As might be expected , the whole route was crowded , and the regalia and dress of the brethren attracted great attention and regard . At the Parish Church there was a large gathering of ladies , who had been admitted by ticket to take part in the service . Special music had been arranged , and this part of the proceedings was most charming .
The Rev . Canon BULLOCK , Prov . Grand Chap ., and vicar of Hol y Trinity , Leeds , preached from the words " Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this , to visit the fatherless and the widow in their affliction , and to keep himself unspotted from the world . " He said that outside the Craft very few would admit the claims which Masons made for an historic past running back into pre-historic times . The very
constitution of Freemasonry , as well as the objects it had in view , forbade the possibility of a military origin . So too they would decline to accept the position of a secondary order in chivalry . Least of all , could a Free and Accepted Mason suppose that he would find the source of his Order in an attempt by secret and far-reaching organization to upset duly constituted authority , or to destrov those obligations of true religion and morality so
essential to our happiness here and hereafter . 1 he science of Masonry could only be second in time to that of agriculture . Although Hiram was the first Master , it must not be forgotten that he was sent for as one already specially trained . Having pointed out the high moral code inculcated by Masonry , the preacher added that there was some danger of their good fellowship injuring souls for whom Christ died . The true line of safety lay
in the observance of those principles which were at once Masonic and Christian—prudence , temperance , and fortitude . Having alluded to the splendid Charity , which was a distinguishing badge of all Masons , the rev . gentleman concluded by slating that that was a red letter day in the history of Masonry in VVest Yorkshire , and he hoped the gifts presented to the medical charities would be worthy of the occasion . There was much sickness and suffering which their alms would alleviate .
The service in the church was most impressive , and the musical portion was worthy of the high repute which the choir of the Leeds Parish Church possesses . After the sermon a collection was taken on behalf of the medical charities , which realised the handsome sum of £ 82 16 s . The procession was
then re-formed , and on arrival at the Albert Hall the lodge was duly closed . Afterwards a collation was served in the Victoria Hall . Bro . Tew presided , and was supported by a large number of brethren who had taken part in the earlier proceedings . The gallery of the hall was occupied by the Leeds Constabulary Band , and the orchestra by lady visitors . On the entrance of the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Dr . Spark played on the organ the " Masonic Festival March . "
Bro . TEW , the loyal toasts over , gave "The Healths of the MAV . the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon ; the R . W . the D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; and the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Not only Lord Lathom , but Colonel Starkie and Colonel Shadwell Clerke had put
West Yorkshire under an obligation by their presence . The Grand Lodge of England deserved well at the hands of the provincial lodges . It was composed of a body of noblemen and gentlemen of the highest political , literary , and scientific attainments , of the most benevolent and unselfish aspirations , and of unbounded liberality , generosity , and Charity .
Ihe R . VV . Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of LATHOM , responded . Although a member of the Grand Lodge of England , he was not an active woiking member , and could therefore say without egotism lhat the officers of that lodge did their work thoroughly . No ceremony in which he had ever taken a part had been better performed than that which had called
them together that day . It was by far the largest gathering that they had had , and included representatives from many districts . East and VVest Lancashire were there—two provinces which , with West Yorkshire , were the largest in England , and which combined would be able to stand against the world . ( Applause . )
The Earl of LATHOM afterwards proposed the toast of the evening"The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire . " Bro . Tew was far better known to them than to himself ; yet rumour had brought to him something of the good works in which their newly-appointed Provincial Grand Master had been engaged . There could be no doubt that the choice of the Grand Master was the choice ' of the brethren —( applause ) —and he would have great satisfaction in informing his Royal Highness of that fact .
Bro . TEW , who was received with loud cheers , responded . He had no hesitation in at once assuring himself that the officers and brethren of the provinces would give to him every sympathy and support in his new circumstances of ofiice . ( Applause . ) Bro . W . L . J ACKSON , M . P ., proposed "The Visitors . " It was gratifying to learn that ail the lodges in the province were represented on that occasion . He trusted that the arrangements made for their reception had proved adequate . ( Applause . )
The Dean of YORK , in response , thanked the brethren of Leeds for their hospitality . During the 37 or 38 years in which he had belonged to the Craft he had always found F ' reemasonry to be of benefit . ( App lause . ) In these days , when men were , so apt to become estranged Irom one another , the advantages of Masonic fraternity could not be exaggerated . Bro . WOODALL , Grand Treas . Elect , also responded .
The toast of "The Masonic Charities , " given by the Worship ful thc Mayor of Sheffield , Bro . W . H . BRITTAIN , and responded to by Bros . HJBDGES , BINCKES , and TERRY , brought the proceedings to a close . 'Ihe musical selections , which were all good , appropriate , and Masonic , were chosen by the Prov . Grand Master Irom Dr . Spark's " Freemasons Liber Musicus . " Bro . Powolny provided the ban quel in a very satisfactory manner .