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matter which was satisfactory to them all apart altogether from politics . ( Applause . ) Bro . the Earl of LATHOM , who was loudly applauded , responded , and said it was a matter of satisfaction to him to have installed his friend , Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , as Prov . Grand Master , although they would all have a feeling of sorrow at the death of the Marquess of Londonderry so

soon after he was installed . Apart from the ceremonj' , he was pleased to be again enabled to visit their city and the fine cathedral . ( Applause . ) " The Health of the R . W . Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., Provincial Grand Master , " having been given and acknowledged , and also those of " The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Rev . Canon Tristram , " and "The Visitors , " the proceedings terminated . During the luncheon vocal music was supplied by Bros . Welsh , Walker , Whitehead , Leatham , Nutton , and Goodhead .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of West Yorkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WEST YORKSHIRE .

INSTALLATION OF E . COMP . TEW AS PROV . G . SUPERINTENDENT . On Monday afternoon last one of the largest gatherings of Royal Arch Masons held in this province took place at Huddersfield , on the occasion of the installation of Ex . Comp . T . W . Tew as Provincial Grand Superintendent , consequent on the resignation of Sir Henry Edwards , Bart . About 200 companions assembled , representing every chapter in the province .

Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , G . S . E ., officiated as First Principal , assisted by E . Comp . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . Reg . of the Supreme Grand Chapter of England . After the opening of the chapter , Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE briefly referred to the occasion of their meeting , and was sure all would share his

regret that the meeting was consequent on the retirement from the post of Provincial Grand Superintendent of their worthy and earnest friend and companion , Lieut .-Col . Sir Henry Edwards . ( Hear , hear . ) So good a Mason as he , and one who had done so much for Freemasonry , could not fail to be regretted .

The patent of the Grand Superintendent having been handed in , E . Comp . Tew was admitted and installed in an impressive manner by Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , and after the investing of the newly-obligated Grand Superintendent , the companions testified their approval by loud and prolonged applause .

Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , in addressing Comp . Tew , paid a high tribute to his great worth to Freemasonry generally . He had already been selected to fill the high and honourable position of Grand Master of a province numbering 69 lodges , and the third largest on the roll of their Constitution . It was clear that a brother so well recommended could not fail to find

favour with his Royal Highness to fill the other exalted position of Grand Superintendent of a province of Royal Arch Freemasons numbering , as this did , 32 chapters , and again the third largest on the roll . Most heartily did Col . Clerke congratulate Comp . Tew and the province on the appointment , and wished Royal Arch Freemasonry in that province a long and prosperous reign .

The officers for the ensuing year were then appointed and invested by the Prov . Grand Superintendent as follows : — Comps . W . H . Brittain , P . Z . 139 ... ... Prov . G . H . „ Win . Gaukrogcr , P . Z . 61 ... ... Prov . G . J . ,, Henry Smith , P-Z . 302 ... ... Prov . G . S . A . „ Joseph Mitchell , P . Z . 1513 ... ... Prov . G . S . N . ,, William Frederick Tomlinson , P . Z . 304 ... Prov . G . P . Soj . „ Alfred Austin , P . Z . 306 ... ... Prov . G . ist A . S .

„ Wilson Macvay , P . Z . 495 ... ... Prov . G . 2 nd A . S . „ George Marshall , 521 ( elected ) ... ... Prov . G . Treas . j , John E . Craven , P . Z . 308 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Thomas Denby , P . Z . 3 8 7 ... ... Prov . G . Swd . B . „ Richard Jessop , P . Z . 44 S ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . ,, Edward Poppleton , P . Z . S 27 ... ... Prov . G . D . of C .

„ William Ash , ioiy ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . ,, Henry William Pawson , P . Z . 296 ... ... ") » Wi " . ' ; Mankind P . Z . 1462 I p Q s dg „ C . 1 . Rhodes , P . Z . 44 S ... ... v ,, William Delanoy , P . Z . 242 ... ... ,, Joshua Lee , P . Z . 290 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . . The PROV . GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then addressed the companions at

some length . 'I o each and all he offered the aspirations of health , peace , and goodxill—health to enjoy length of days ; peace , that contentment which passes all understanding ; and for goodwill towards all men , especially to the members of Prov . Grand Chapter . Such , in brief , was the epitome of the interpretation of the patent which had ju & t been read to the companions , signed by his Roval Highness the Prince of Wales , Grand

Superintendent , and to whom we look up with feelings of unbounded loyalty , veneration , and respect , and whom may God preserve . ( Hear , hear . ) He stood in that hall in Huddersfield , on ground memorable by having been trodden by the feet of most eminent Grand Superintendents of this province , whose footsteps we can hear no more on earth , and to whose wise counsels we can no longer listen . But the remembrance of these our former rulers

is preserved with veneration in our hearts , and their wisdom still actuates our policy by the loftiness of their views and the generosity of their hearts Lee , Fearnlcy , and Shaw have exchanged this mortal life for immortality ; and whilst a noble marquess with sorrow left us for conscience sake , a noble baronet suffers on a bed of sickness , which has compelled him to resign this distinguished office also , and we miss their genial

familiar faces from our midst . May God give the noble marquess health to devote himself to his country's service , and carry out those philanthropic aims so warmly espoused by him and worthy of his connection with the Craft , and to the noble baronet renewed strength to lift himself up from his prostration were the prayers of every companion in West Yorkshire . ( Applause . ) Under the guidance of Sir Henry Edwards peace and goodwill have prevailed throughout our chapters , which have increased

from 26 to 32 in number , and which are eminent in Supreme Grand Chapter for loyalty , fidelity , and obedience to the statutes of the Order . ( Hear , hear . ) His retirement has been a subject of deep regret to all . The question of his successor was one of vital interest to this province , and it was his ( Comp . Tew's ) desire that the new occupant of the chair of that Prov . Grand Chapter should be some other more competent and erudite companion than himself , and he had urged some reasons to Supreme Grand Chapter against the concentration of the highest offices in one individual . He felt

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bound , however , to bend to the exigencies of circumstances , and to try to fulfil the duties of this other high office in this province . ( Cheers . ) He would throw himself on the indulgence of the chapters , and ask their forbearance and support in the discharge of the duties . ( Hear , hear . ) He had written no history of Freemasonry like Bro . Gould ; of the antiquities , s \ 'mbols , Constitutions , and customs of the Craft ; no papers like Canon

Tristram , of Durham , on the theology and philosophy of the Craft ; but if diligence and industry to govern the Craft be not unworthy aspirations in the place , these efforts are at the service of the province , and his ampie reward would be the satisfaction of the companions . They would find him a faithful man and Mason , for his leading thought was service for the Craft . Masonic government was a blending of autocracy and democracy in a

unique system which insures the maximum ot order , while it preserves in the highest degree all personal rights of the brethren . He confessed with this sentiment that he never reflected upon the regularity of the chapters without feeling that it reacts upon the lodges , its beauty and its calm making this ancient institution a potent teacher of conservative citizenship and a substantial bulwark of free institutions . Evil powers felt the antagonism of its

spirit , and he prayed that it might survive to benefit mankind when superstitious sentiments and maledictions against its principles and organisation had passed away into the oblivion of forgetfulness . He appealed to all to aid him in promoting the prominent characteristics—mystery without mischief , subjection without servitude , establishment without display , and aspiration without pretension—so that a wholesome control might be exercised in the

development of the excellence and grandeur of the Masonic spirit of this most beautiful Degree . In concluding his remarks , he felt bound to acknowledge the obligation the province was under to Col . Shadwell H . Clerke for his presence on that occasion , and also that of the learned Recorder of Colchester , whose genial influence was like the silver and softening light of the moon at full upon us . West Yorkshire desired most loyally ever to be in

perfect harmony and friendly relations with the Grand Officers . The difficult duties of his office commenced with the appointment of officers for the current year . He wished it were in his power to number more on that list . He concluded an earnest and eloquent address by expressing the great gratification and pleasure he felt at that reunion of the chapters , and his

gratitude for the warm welcome and salutation to their new Grand Superintendent , as well as for the many kindnesses he had ever received at the hands of his companions . He accepted that new office as a sacred trust , and would do his best never to permit it to be used for any other purpose than was implied in his patent , and safely transmit it to his successor in prosperity and harmony . ( Loud applause . )

After the chapter was closed the companions were entertained to a sumptuous tea by their newly-installed Provincial Grand Superintendent , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Buckinghamshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF BUCKINGHAMSHIRE .

A meeting of this Prov . Grand Mark Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Newport Pagnell , on Monday , the 17 th inst . The chair was taken by the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , M . A ., who was supported by V . W . Bro . C . F . Matier acting as D . P . G . M ., and representatives from the various lodges of the province .

The PROV . GRAND MASTER reminded the brethren present that the three years for which he had been entrusted with the care of the province had now come to an end , and that it would devolve upon the Provincial Grand Lodge to elect a Provincial Grand Master for the three years next ensuing . Before relinquishing his office , he desired to congratulate the Mark Masons of the province on the fact that every lodge in the province

was prospering . The three years now past had seen most distinct and satisfactory progress in each of the three lodges . What they wanted was that the Southern Division of the province should copy the good example set by the Northern Division , and start three or , at least , two Mark lodges . He had every reason to hope that the matter was under consideration , and that , at no very distant date , he would be called upon to consecrate a . new Mark lodge . He then proceeded to review the important events which

had occurred during the past three years in Mark Masonry at large , and remarked that a period which had witnessed the installation of the Prince of Wales as a Past Grand Master , and the advancement of his eldest son was one which would ever be remembered by Mark Masons with special interest . The Provincial Grand Master , in conclusion , thanked all the brethren of the province for the cordial support and assistance they had given him .

Bro . bouNTAiN , P . Prov . G . S . W ., of the St . Barnabas Lodge , then proposed , and Bro . REEVE , of the Watling Street Lodge , seconded , the teelection of the Provincial Grand Master . The motion was put to the Provincial Grand Lodge by V . W . Bro . TAYLOR , P . Prov . G . S . W ., P . G . S . of the SS . Peter and Paul ' s Lodge , and unanimously carried . Having been duly saluted , the Provincial Grand Master appointed his officers as follows •.

Bro . McDowall ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . W . „ J . Reeve ... ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W . ,, L . Cooper .,, ... ... ... Prov . G . M . O . „ C . Terry ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . O . „ Sandall ... ... ... ... Prov . G . J . O . „ J . Williams ,., ... .., ... Prov . G . Treas . „ J . R . Wilmer ... ... ,,. ... Prov . G . Sec .

„ Rev . F . W . Harnett ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ E . Carr ... ... ... ... Prov . G . R . of M . „ Knight ... .,. ,,. ... Prov . G . S . D . „ C . Guille ... ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D . „ R . King ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W .

„ T . Taylor ... ... ,,. ... Prov . G . D . C . „ F . D . Ball ... ... ... ... Prov . G . A . D . C . „ W . H . Pike ... ... ,,. .,, Prov . G . S wd . Br . „ W . R . Parrott ,,. ,,. ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ B . Wilford .., .,, . „ ... Prov . G . Org .

„ E . Revill ... ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . ,, J . Line ... ... ,,, ... Prov . G . Stwd . The donation of two guineas from the . Provincial Grand Lodge funds to the Mark Benevolent Fund was allowed and cordially approved . The Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet at the Swan Hotel .