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Notices Of Meetings.
and flourishinw Chapter was held on Saturday , at the Red Lion . Hampton . The Chapter was opened by Comps . P . Walters P . Z . as Z ., S . Wickens H ., and W . Him-nond J . The elect ' on for the officers were unanimous , and Comp . VV . Smeed P . Z . exalted Bro . W . Mitchel . and afterwards OOTID . S . Wickens was installed Z ., by Comp . W . Snned , who inducted W . Hirmvnd U ., H . A . Dnbois J . The
ceremonies ware porform v \ iu Comp . Smood ' s usual imoressive manner COTIO . J . Hara-mnd was inve ^ te I Treasurer , F . Walters P . Z . S . E .. E . Hopwool S . N ., E . Gilbert P . S ., Rev . P . M . Hilden 1 st Asst . and Chaplain , W . Mitchell 2 nd Asst ., J . Wallis D . C , H . Potter W . S . A five guinea P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to Comp . J . T . Moss I . P . M ., for
services rendered by him to the Chapter during his occupation of the chair . Several can lidates were proposed for exaltation , and tho Chapter was closed . A banquet followed . The visitors woro Comps . R . Watts P . Z . 185 , F . Biuckes P . Z . 10 , R . W . Williams 79 , H . J . Green 79 , and several others .
Anchor Lodge , No . 1337 . —The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , the 21 st day of July , at the Masonic Rooms , Durham House , Northallerton . There was a moderate attendance of the brethren . Tho officers present were—Bros . C . Waistell P . M ., J . Pairburn W . M ., G . P . Clarkson S . W ., the J . W ., S . D ., J . D . andl . G . being prevented from attending , their places were filled bv Bros . M . Walmsley , R . Palliser , C . Ashton and T . Bell , T . Bell Secretary , E .
Wilkinson Tyler . The Lodge was opened in dne form at 8 . 30 . The minutes of the previous Lodge were read aTd confirmed . There being no other business tho W . M . closed the Lodge at 9 . 15 , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The W . M . then proceeded with the toasts , commencing with the Queen and the members of the Royal Family . To the toast of "The Visiting Brethren" Bro . J . Walker , of the Landmark Lodge , Chicago , responded . The last toast was given and the brethren separated after a very pleasant evening .
Termor Hesketh Lodge , No . 1350 . —This Lodge held its installation meeting on Thursday , 15 th July , at the Misonio Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool . Present—Bros . Dr . J . W . Bennett , W . M ., R . Collinson S . W ., W . H . Cooper J . W ., J . 0 . Samuels Secretary , T . A . Collinson I . P . M . Treasurer , Dr . Pierce S . D ., W . P . Evans J . D ., S . Johnston P . M . D . C , T . Kay Steward , T . F . Cooper I . G ., W . H .
Ball Tyler . P . M . 's Bros . T . R . Hughes , Dr . Samuels , Dr . Crawford , Johnstone , Collinson and Harbord . Visitors—Bros . P . M . Buck P . P . Chaplain Shropshire , and V . W P . M . Goggin P . P . Chipl . iiii of West Lancashire , J . P . Piatt , A . J . Piatt Provincial Officer , Cheshire , P . M . Mewburn , & c . Business—Installation of W . M . by P . M- Collinson . Banquet in evening ; usual Masonic toasts . J . T . Evan ? , Esq . was initiated .
Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . — The weekly meeting of this Lodge of Instruction was held on 23 rd July , at the Metropolitan Club , King ' s Cross . Bro . Side as W . M ., Jas . Willing jun . S . W ., Shand J . W ., W . M . Stiles Secretary , Scales I . G ., T . A l . im ? P . G . P . Preceptor , and Bros . Caret , Jones , Cox , Fowler , Yoomans , Tettorborn and Rapkin . The Lodge having been opened an . l the
minutes confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Urn . Fowler acting as candidate . The ceremonies of passing and raisi ;;; followed , Bro . Caret acting as candidate . The first and second seerin ; i . s of the first lecture were worked by the brethren , assisted by Precopti > r Adams . Bro . Jas . Willing jun . was unanimously elected W . M . fur the ensuing week , and the meeting was adjourned until the following Friday .
The Hyde Park Lodgo of Instruction , No . 1425 . — This Lodge met on Monday at the Westbourno Restaurant , Crown Road , Bayswater . Bros . Savage W . M ., Miles S . W ., Colo J . W ., 11 earl Secretary , Bryott S . D ., W . M . Stiles J . D ., Ormistou I . G ., Gel'ion and Alexander . The Lodge having been opened , and the minntes
confirmed , the ceremony of passing was rehearse : ! , Bro . Gellion acting as candidate . The 3 rd degree was then worked , Bro . Stiles acting as candidate . Great credit is due to tho acting W . M . for his able delivery of the ceremonies and his lectnre on the tracing board of the 3 rd degree . Bro . Miles was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST YORKSHIRE .
FOR the first time since January 1874 , when an Emergency Provincial Graud Lodge of West Yorkshire Freemason < was convened for the purpose of attending the obsequies oi ' . Jm late Dr . Fearnley , Deputy Prov . Graud Master of West V . i'l ^ Ylio , a Provincial Grand Lodgo of West Yorkshire Masons was holdon at Dewsbury on Wedueaday , 21 st July . At tho installation of the Right
Worshipful Brother Lieut .-Cokmel Sir H . Edwards , Bart ., J . P ., D . L ., as Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire , which took place at a Lodge hold at Halifax , on the 21 st of April , the Grand Lodge was invited by the Worshipful Master of tho Lodge of the Thrte Grand Principles , No . 208 , Dewsbury , to hold its ne . U meeting under their banner , and the invitation was accepted . We
have every reason to believe that on no past occasion has there baeii so large a gathering of the Craft in Dewsbury , or the district , as that assembled in the spacious Lodge room in Long Causeway on Wednesday , and the members were as enthusiastic as the assembly was large iu numerical strength . The meeting was regarded as a most important one in consequence of an announcement having been made that
the province had detention d to make some recognition of its appreciation of the valuable services rendered by W . Brother r ...-utley Shaw P . G . U . of England , u * Deputy Prov . Grand Master , dnri ;>_ ' iur patt eleven ynars . This took the form of a magnificent and richly chased " Corbeille a flenrs , " in the Byzantine style , parcel gilt , with scroll handles and chased silver shields , bearing arms and ins . ' -riptiuu , value 300 guineas . The large shield bears the arms of Bro . Bentley
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
Shaw , and the following inscription : — " From the Freeraasona if the Province of West Yorkshire . Presented to Bro . Bentley Shaw J . P . and D . L ., P . G . D . of England , Woodfield House , Huddersfield , in acknowledgment of distinguished services , as their Deputy Provincial Grand Master , from 30 th March , A . L . 5 S 61 , to 21 st April , V . T ,. 5 S 75 . " The " Corbeille a flenrs" stands on a handsome ebony
oedestal . with chased silver shields , one containingthearmsof th ^ C' -aft , and the other the following inscription : —" Presented by tho Right Worshipful Master Lient .-Col . Sir Hv . Edwards , Bart ., and T . W . Tew , T . P ., on behalf of the 59 Lodges of the Province of West Yorkshire . " The plate was purchased from Bro . Manoah Rhodes P . M . P . P . G . W , if Bradford . Long before noon—tho Provincial Grand Lodge being
called for an hour later—the brethren from all parts of the province , but more especially from tho Lodges in Dewsbury , Batley , Mirfield , Heckmondwike , Oleakheaton , and Morley began to assemble at the \ fasonio Hall , and before the commencement of the proceedings no fewer than 55 , from a total of 59 , Lodges in the Province were repre . rented by Masters , Past Masters and Officers . On each side of the
building were placed rows of seats for the accommodation of the hro'hreu , the centre , as wall as the platform , being reserved for the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . The Misonio jewels and clothing presented a marked contrast when compared with the full evening dress worn by the members j and the sun shining , as it did during the whole of the proceedings , through the stained windows ,
assisted in making tho scene a very pretty one . At 12 . 45 p . m . the Lodge of the Three Grand Princinles was openel up in the three degrees , by Brother Thos . Wells W . M . and his officers ; and shortly after one o ' clock the Prov . Grand Lodge made its appearance in tho usual form . Tho Right Worshipful Brother Sir H . Edwards Prov . Grand Master having taken his seat , and praver bavin ' tnen offered
and a portion of Holy Scripture read by the Prov . Grand Chaplain , Sir Henry was sainted according to ancient custom in a very enthusiastic manner by nearly 200 brethren from 55 of the 59 Lodges in the Province . He was supported by W . Bro . Thomas William Tew J . P . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , 910 , Pontefract , W . Bro . Major Thomas Gonldburn Parker Prov . S . G . Warden , 401 , Slaidbum
W . Bro . William Henry Brittain Prov . J . G . Warden , 139 , Sheffield , W . Bro . Rev . Arthur Wolfe Hamilton MA . Prov . G . Chaplain , 139 , Sheffield , W . Bro . Rev . George Samuel Dunbar M A . Prov . G . Chaplain , 910 , Pontefract , W . Bro . Robert I . Critohley J . P . Prov . G . Treasurer , 203 , Dewsbury , W . Bro . Edmund Minsou Wavell jun . Prov . G . Registrar , 61 , Halifax , W . Bro . Henrv Smith
Prov . Grand Secretary , 387 , Wakefield , W . Bro . William Talker Prov . S . G . Deacon , 61 , Halifax , W . Bro . Thomas Heaton Prov . J . G . Deacon 275 , Huddersfield , W . Bro . C . Mandall Hartley Prov . G . Sap . of Works 212 , Doncaster , W . Bro . William Roddewig Prov . G . D . of C , 296 , Sheffield , W . Bro . James Beck Prov . G . A . D . of C , 289 , Leeds , W . Bro . Frederick Crossley Prov . G . S . Bearer , 1231 , EUand , W . Bro .
Frederick Whitworth Nicholson Prov . G . Organist , 1031 , Eccleshill , W . Bro . Adolph E . Powolny Prov . G Pursuivant , 1211 , Leeds , W . Bro , John Richardson jun . Prov . G . A . Pursuivant , 1001 , Harrogate , W . Bro , John R . Armitage Prov . Grand Steward , 302 , Bradford , W . Bro . Jno , Ibberson Prov . Grand Steward , 1102 , Mirfield , W . Bro . Allen Jackson Prov . Grand Steward , 521 , Huddersfield , W . Bro . Geo . Haigh Prov .
Grand bteward 149 , Molthara , W . Bro . John Marshall Prov . Grand Steward , 1283 , Sowerby Bridge , W . Bro . Henry Ward Prov . Grand Steward , 1018 , Bradford , W . Bro . Joshua Lee Prov . G . Tyler , 290 , Had dersfield , and Bro . Jonas Sheard Prov . G . A , Tyler , 20 S , Dewsbury . Tho Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master , on rising to acknowledge the salute , was loudly cheered , and when the enthusiasm had
subsided , be cordially thanked the brethren for attending the meeting . He said he felt they had paid him a great personal compliment —one that he did not expect even from the Masons of West York , shire as their representative . In return he desired to say that he was proud to represent such a province as that of which he had the honour to be the head ; he could assure all present that his best
endeavours should always be used , not only for the Freemasons of West Yorkshire , but also for his brethren throughout the United Kingdom . ( Applause . ) He had not been for the past 25 years a Mason without understanding its principles and without having gained some faith in his brethren . ( Applause . ) He believed thafc a good Mason was a man of unsullied honesty and integrity ; and he
had learned , from experience , to trust a brother until he found hia faith misplaced . If a man once suspected his neighbour , —if suspicion gained possession of the heart , —all trust and credit ceased , and anything but good was the result . In conclusion , Sir Henry said the gathering of the Craft , which he had the honour of addressing , was a credit to the province ; and he cordially and fraternally thanked
all present for the honour they conferred upon him personally by attending in such large numbers . ( Cheers . ) The W . Deputy Prov . G . Master , Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., having been saluted by the brethren , thanked the meeting for tho kind sentiments expressed towards tho Prov . Grand Master , and for the cordial receptiou they had given to himself ( the speaker ) . Ho most cordially ,
heartily , and fraternally thanked them . He desired to state that when the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master installed him as Deputy Provincial Grand Master he felt there could be no bettor way of appreciating the honour conferred upon him than by making a personal visit to all the Lodges in tho province . He had already been to a great number , and had , on every occasion , met with the greatest
kindness and hospitality . ( Cheers . ) He intended to continue hia visits , and hoped by so doing—and thus assisting in promoting the study of Freemasonry—he would not misplace the confidence of the Right Worshipful Provincial Graud Master , Sir Henry Edwards , had placed in him . ( Cheers . ) The Deputy Prov . G . Master next read the roll of Lodges , and some
other routine business having been transacted , The Right Worshipful P . G . Master , Sir Henry Edwards , after a few preliminary remarks , said : —Brethren , —If you refer to tho summons convening this meeting yon will observe that one of tho most pleasing duties which it is possible to fall to the lot of auy living being now devolves npon me , in presenting to our much . esteemed
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Notices Of Meetings.
and flourishinw Chapter was held on Saturday , at the Red Lion . Hampton . The Chapter was opened by Comps . P . Walters P . Z . as Z ., S . Wickens H ., and W . Him-nond J . The elect ' on for the officers were unanimous , and Comp . VV . Smeed P . Z . exalted Bro . W . Mitchel . and afterwards OOTID . S . Wickens was installed Z ., by Comp . W . Snned , who inducted W . Hirmvnd U ., H . A . Dnbois J . The
ceremonies ware porform v \ iu Comp . Smood ' s usual imoressive manner COTIO . J . Hara-mnd was inve ^ te I Treasurer , F . Walters P . Z . S . E .. E . Hopwool S . N ., E . Gilbert P . S ., Rev . P . M . Hilden 1 st Asst . and Chaplain , W . Mitchell 2 nd Asst ., J . Wallis D . C , H . Potter W . S . A five guinea P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to Comp . J . T . Moss I . P . M ., for
services rendered by him to the Chapter during his occupation of the chair . Several can lidates were proposed for exaltation , and tho Chapter was closed . A banquet followed . The visitors woro Comps . R . Watts P . Z . 185 , F . Biuckes P . Z . 10 , R . W . Williams 79 , H . J . Green 79 , and several others .
Anchor Lodge , No . 1337 . —The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , the 21 st day of July , at the Masonic Rooms , Durham House , Northallerton . There was a moderate attendance of the brethren . Tho officers present were—Bros . C . Waistell P . M ., J . Pairburn W . M ., G . P . Clarkson S . W ., the J . W ., S . D ., J . D . andl . G . being prevented from attending , their places were filled bv Bros . M . Walmsley , R . Palliser , C . Ashton and T . Bell , T . Bell Secretary , E .
Wilkinson Tyler . The Lodge was opened in dne form at 8 . 30 . The minutes of the previous Lodge were read aTd confirmed . There being no other business tho W . M . closed the Lodge at 9 . 15 , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The W . M . then proceeded with the toasts , commencing with the Queen and the members of the Royal Family . To the toast of "The Visiting Brethren" Bro . J . Walker , of the Landmark Lodge , Chicago , responded . The last toast was given and the brethren separated after a very pleasant evening .
Termor Hesketh Lodge , No . 1350 . —This Lodge held its installation meeting on Thursday , 15 th July , at the Misonio Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool . Present—Bros . Dr . J . W . Bennett , W . M ., R . Collinson S . W ., W . H . Cooper J . W ., J . 0 . Samuels Secretary , T . A . Collinson I . P . M . Treasurer , Dr . Pierce S . D ., W . P . Evans J . D ., S . Johnston P . M . D . C , T . Kay Steward , T . F . Cooper I . G ., W . H .
Ball Tyler . P . M . 's Bros . T . R . Hughes , Dr . Samuels , Dr . Crawford , Johnstone , Collinson and Harbord . Visitors—Bros . P . M . Buck P . P . Chaplain Shropshire , and V . W P . M . Goggin P . P . Chipl . iiii of West Lancashire , J . P . Piatt , A . J . Piatt Provincial Officer , Cheshire , P . M . Mewburn , & c . Business—Installation of W . M . by P . M- Collinson . Banquet in evening ; usual Masonic toasts . J . T . Evan ? , Esq . was initiated .
Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . — The weekly meeting of this Lodge of Instruction was held on 23 rd July , at the Metropolitan Club , King ' s Cross . Bro . Side as W . M ., Jas . Willing jun . S . W ., Shand J . W ., W . M . Stiles Secretary , Scales I . G ., T . A l . im ? P . G . P . Preceptor , and Bros . Caret , Jones , Cox , Fowler , Yoomans , Tettorborn and Rapkin . The Lodge having been opened an . l the
minutes confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Urn . Fowler acting as candidate . The ceremonies of passing and raisi ;;; followed , Bro . Caret acting as candidate . The first and second seerin ; i . s of the first lecture were worked by the brethren , assisted by Precopti > r Adams . Bro . Jas . Willing jun . was unanimously elected W . M . fur the ensuing week , and the meeting was adjourned until the following Friday .
The Hyde Park Lodgo of Instruction , No . 1425 . — This Lodge met on Monday at the Westbourno Restaurant , Crown Road , Bayswater . Bros . Savage W . M ., Miles S . W ., Colo J . W ., 11 earl Secretary , Bryott S . D ., W . M . Stiles J . D ., Ormistou I . G ., Gel'ion and Alexander . The Lodge having been opened , and the minntes
confirmed , the ceremony of passing was rehearse : ! , Bro . Gellion acting as candidate . The 3 rd degree was then worked , Bro . Stiles acting as candidate . Great credit is due to tho acting W . M . for his able delivery of the ceremonies and his lectnre on the tracing board of the 3 rd degree . Bro . Miles was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST YORKSHIRE .
FOR the first time since January 1874 , when an Emergency Provincial Graud Lodge of West Yorkshire Freemason < was convened for the purpose of attending the obsequies oi ' . Jm late Dr . Fearnley , Deputy Prov . Graud Master of West V . i'l ^ Ylio , a Provincial Grand Lodgo of West Yorkshire Masons was holdon at Dewsbury on Wedueaday , 21 st July . At tho installation of the Right
Worshipful Brother Lieut .-Cokmel Sir H . Edwards , Bart ., J . P ., D . L ., as Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire , which took place at a Lodge hold at Halifax , on the 21 st of April , the Grand Lodge was invited by the Worshipful Master of tho Lodge of the Thrte Grand Principles , No . 208 , Dewsbury , to hold its ne . U meeting under their banner , and the invitation was accepted . We
have every reason to believe that on no past occasion has there baeii so large a gathering of the Craft in Dewsbury , or the district , as that assembled in the spacious Lodge room in Long Causeway on Wednesday , and the members were as enthusiastic as the assembly was large iu numerical strength . The meeting was regarded as a most important one in consequence of an announcement having been made that
the province had detention d to make some recognition of its appreciation of the valuable services rendered by W . Brother r ...-utley Shaw P . G . U . of England , u * Deputy Prov . Grand Master , dnri ;>_ ' iur patt eleven ynars . This took the form of a magnificent and richly chased " Corbeille a flenrs , " in the Byzantine style , parcel gilt , with scroll handles and chased silver shields , bearing arms and ins . ' -riptiuu , value 300 guineas . The large shield bears the arms of Bro . Bentley
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
Shaw , and the following inscription : — " From the Freeraasona if the Province of West Yorkshire . Presented to Bro . Bentley Shaw J . P . and D . L ., P . G . D . of England , Woodfield House , Huddersfield , in acknowledgment of distinguished services , as their Deputy Provincial Grand Master , from 30 th March , A . L . 5 S 61 , to 21 st April , V . T ,. 5 S 75 . " The " Corbeille a flenrs" stands on a handsome ebony
oedestal . with chased silver shields , one containingthearmsof th ^ C' -aft , and the other the following inscription : —" Presented by tho Right Worshipful Master Lient .-Col . Sir Hv . Edwards , Bart ., and T . W . Tew , T . P ., on behalf of the 59 Lodges of the Province of West Yorkshire . " The plate was purchased from Bro . Manoah Rhodes P . M . P . P . G . W , if Bradford . Long before noon—tho Provincial Grand Lodge being
called for an hour later—the brethren from all parts of the province , but more especially from tho Lodges in Dewsbury , Batley , Mirfield , Heckmondwike , Oleakheaton , and Morley began to assemble at the \ fasonio Hall , and before the commencement of the proceedings no fewer than 55 , from a total of 59 , Lodges in the Province were repre . rented by Masters , Past Masters and Officers . On each side of the
building were placed rows of seats for the accommodation of the hro'hreu , the centre , as wall as the platform , being reserved for the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . The Misonio jewels and clothing presented a marked contrast when compared with the full evening dress worn by the members j and the sun shining , as it did during the whole of the proceedings , through the stained windows ,
assisted in making tho scene a very pretty one . At 12 . 45 p . m . the Lodge of the Three Grand Princinles was openel up in the three degrees , by Brother Thos . Wells W . M . and his officers ; and shortly after one o ' clock the Prov . Grand Lodge made its appearance in tho usual form . Tho Right Worshipful Brother Sir H . Edwards Prov . Grand Master having taken his seat , and praver bavin ' tnen offered
and a portion of Holy Scripture read by the Prov . Grand Chaplain , Sir Henry was sainted according to ancient custom in a very enthusiastic manner by nearly 200 brethren from 55 of the 59 Lodges in the Province . He was supported by W . Bro . Thomas William Tew J . P . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , 910 , Pontefract , W . Bro . Major Thomas Gonldburn Parker Prov . S . G . Warden , 401 , Slaidbum
W . Bro . William Henry Brittain Prov . J . G . Warden , 139 , Sheffield , W . Bro . Rev . Arthur Wolfe Hamilton MA . Prov . G . Chaplain , 139 , Sheffield , W . Bro . Rev . George Samuel Dunbar M A . Prov . G . Chaplain , 910 , Pontefract , W . Bro . Robert I . Critohley J . P . Prov . G . Treasurer , 203 , Dewsbury , W . Bro . Edmund Minsou Wavell jun . Prov . G . Registrar , 61 , Halifax , W . Bro . Henrv Smith
Prov . Grand Secretary , 387 , Wakefield , W . Bro . William Talker Prov . S . G . Deacon , 61 , Halifax , W . Bro . Thomas Heaton Prov . J . G . Deacon 275 , Huddersfield , W . Bro . C . Mandall Hartley Prov . G . Sap . of Works 212 , Doncaster , W . Bro . William Roddewig Prov . G . D . of C , 296 , Sheffield , W . Bro . James Beck Prov . G . A . D . of C , 289 , Leeds , W . Bro . Frederick Crossley Prov . G . S . Bearer , 1231 , EUand , W . Bro .
Frederick Whitworth Nicholson Prov . G . Organist , 1031 , Eccleshill , W . Bro . Adolph E . Powolny Prov . G Pursuivant , 1211 , Leeds , W . Bro , John Richardson jun . Prov . G . A . Pursuivant , 1001 , Harrogate , W . Bro , John R . Armitage Prov . Grand Steward , 302 , Bradford , W . Bro . Jno , Ibberson Prov . Grand Steward , 1102 , Mirfield , W . Bro . Allen Jackson Prov . Grand Steward , 521 , Huddersfield , W . Bro . Geo . Haigh Prov .
Grand bteward 149 , Molthara , W . Bro . John Marshall Prov . Grand Steward , 1283 , Sowerby Bridge , W . Bro . Henry Ward Prov . Grand Steward , 1018 , Bradford , W . Bro . Joshua Lee Prov . G . Tyler , 290 , Had dersfield , and Bro . Jonas Sheard Prov . G . A , Tyler , 20 S , Dewsbury . Tho Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master , on rising to acknowledge the salute , was loudly cheered , and when the enthusiasm had
subsided , be cordially thanked the brethren for attending the meeting . He said he felt they had paid him a great personal compliment —one that he did not expect even from the Masons of West York , shire as their representative . In return he desired to say that he was proud to represent such a province as that of which he had the honour to be the head ; he could assure all present that his best
endeavours should always be used , not only for the Freemasons of West Yorkshire , but also for his brethren throughout the United Kingdom . ( Applause . ) He had not been for the past 25 years a Mason without understanding its principles and without having gained some faith in his brethren . ( Applause . ) He believed thafc a good Mason was a man of unsullied honesty and integrity ; and he
had learned , from experience , to trust a brother until he found hia faith misplaced . If a man once suspected his neighbour , —if suspicion gained possession of the heart , —all trust and credit ceased , and anything but good was the result . In conclusion , Sir Henry said the gathering of the Craft , which he had the honour of addressing , was a credit to the province ; and he cordially and fraternally thanked
all present for the honour they conferred upon him personally by attending in such large numbers . ( Cheers . ) The W . Deputy Prov . G . Master , Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., having been saluted by the brethren , thanked the meeting for tho kind sentiments expressed towards tho Prov . Grand Master , and for the cordial receptiou they had given to himself ( the speaker ) . Ho most cordially ,
heartily , and fraternally thanked them . He desired to state that when the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master installed him as Deputy Provincial Grand Master he felt there could be no bettor way of appreciating the honour conferred upon him than by making a personal visit to all the Lodges in tho province . He had already been to a great number , and had , on every occasion , met with the greatest
kindness and hospitality . ( Cheers . ) He intended to continue hia visits , and hoped by so doing—and thus assisting in promoting the study of Freemasonry—he would not misplace the confidence of the Right Worshipful Provincial Graud Master , Sir Henry Edwards , had placed in him . ( Cheers . ) The Deputy Prov . G . Master next read the roll of Lodges , and some
other routine business having been transacted , The Right Worshipful P . G . Master , Sir Henry Edwards , after a few preliminary remarks , said : —Brethren , —If you refer to tho summons convening this meeting yon will observe that one of tho most pleasing duties which it is possible to fall to the lot of auy living being now devolves npon me , in presenting to our much . esteemed