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decision , which prescribes to us the golden rule of peace on earth , and goodwill towards man ! That such a principle may ever direct the proceedings of your Lodge I most strongly recommend , being assured that under the blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe , it will ensure us prosperity , which I have equally at heart , as that of every Lodge under my superintendence . " Aske , Nov . 25 , 1839 . " "AUGUSTUS F . "
CHESTER-LE-STREET , Nov . 5 . —A Provincial Lodge was held at Chester-le-Street , by the Earl of Durham , Pro-Grand Master , and Provincial Grand Master of Durham and Northumberland , for the appointment of officers , aud on other business connected with the province . The Lodge was numerously attended by Masons from all parts of the province . The followingis a list of the officers appointed for the ensuing year : —Br . Sir H . Williamson , S . G . W . ; Br . H . Lambton , J . G . W . ; Br . T . R . ShipperdsonG . C . ; Br . J . C . CarrG . T . ; Br . J . P . Kidson
, , , P . G . S . ; Br . Jonassohn , S . G . D . ; Br . A . W . Hutchinson , J . G . D . ; Br . Richard Spoor , G . R ; Br . B . White , G . S . W . ; Br . Smart , G . O . ; Br . Parkinson , G . S . B . ; Br . R . Robson , P . G . S . B . ; Br . G . Walker , G . P . ; and Br . Hutchinson , G . T . His Royal Highness the Grand Master arrived about two o ' clock , and was received with every mark of respect , and all the honours of Masonry . On the arrival of H . R . H ., the Earl of Durham presented the following
address , which had been carried by acclamation : — " To His Royal Highness , Prince Augustus Frederick , Duke of Sussex , It . G ., Grand Master of England : — " We , the grand officers , Masters of Lodges , and Brethren of the County of Durham , in Provincial Lodge assembled , beg leave most respectfully to approach your Royal Highness , to express our heartfelt joy and gratitude for the honour you have conferred upon us , by visiting this Lodge to-day .
" We are sensibly alive to , and truly grateful for , the manifold advan ^ tages and benefits which you have conferred upon the Craft during the period of your paternal sway ; and it was a source of pure satisfaction to this province , on a recent occasion , to be permitted to join the Fraternity all over the globe , in expressing our opinion of the anxious solicitude and unwearied zeal which you have ever manifested , to elevate and improve the condition of our ancient Order . "When your Royal Highness visited this county in the year 1822
, you were then pleased to express your approbation of the state of Masonry in this province ; and we venture to assure your Royal Highness , that your commendation has acted as a constant stimulus to our exertions , that we might merit a continuance of your good will ; and we can with confidence declare , that with our increasing numbers we have not degenerated in our love of the Craft , nor in our affectionate regard to the person of our Grand Master .
"We humbly offer up our prayers to the Great Architect of the Universe , that your Royal Highness may long be permitted to direct the councils , and preside over the interests of Masonry ; and that you may continue to enjoy the blessings of health and happiness , the confidence of the Craft , and the affection of the people . " His Royal Highness expressed himself sensibly affected ivith this address , as well as with the state of Masonry in this province . —He delivered his sentiments on many subjects relating to the Craft , with
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Provincial.
decision , which prescribes to us the golden rule of peace on earth , and goodwill towards man ! That such a principle may ever direct the proceedings of your Lodge I most strongly recommend , being assured that under the blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe , it will ensure us prosperity , which I have equally at heart , as that of every Lodge under my superintendence . " Aske , Nov . 25 , 1839 . " "AUGUSTUS F . "
CHESTER-LE-STREET , Nov . 5 . —A Provincial Lodge was held at Chester-le-Street , by the Earl of Durham , Pro-Grand Master , and Provincial Grand Master of Durham and Northumberland , for the appointment of officers , aud on other business connected with the province . The Lodge was numerously attended by Masons from all parts of the province . The followingis a list of the officers appointed for the ensuing year : —Br . Sir H . Williamson , S . G . W . ; Br . H . Lambton , J . G . W . ; Br . T . R . ShipperdsonG . C . ; Br . J . C . CarrG . T . ; Br . J . P . Kidson
, , , P . G . S . ; Br . Jonassohn , S . G . D . ; Br . A . W . Hutchinson , J . G . D . ; Br . Richard Spoor , G . R ; Br . B . White , G . S . W . ; Br . Smart , G . O . ; Br . Parkinson , G . S . B . ; Br . R . Robson , P . G . S . B . ; Br . G . Walker , G . P . ; and Br . Hutchinson , G . T . His Royal Highness the Grand Master arrived about two o ' clock , and was received with every mark of respect , and all the honours of Masonry . On the arrival of H . R . H ., the Earl of Durham presented the following
address , which had been carried by acclamation : — " To His Royal Highness , Prince Augustus Frederick , Duke of Sussex , It . G ., Grand Master of England : — " We , the grand officers , Masters of Lodges , and Brethren of the County of Durham , in Provincial Lodge assembled , beg leave most respectfully to approach your Royal Highness , to express our heartfelt joy and gratitude for the honour you have conferred upon us , by visiting this Lodge to-day .
" We are sensibly alive to , and truly grateful for , the manifold advan ^ tages and benefits which you have conferred upon the Craft during the period of your paternal sway ; and it was a source of pure satisfaction to this province , on a recent occasion , to be permitted to join the Fraternity all over the globe , in expressing our opinion of the anxious solicitude and unwearied zeal which you have ever manifested , to elevate and improve the condition of our ancient Order . "When your Royal Highness visited this county in the year 1822
, you were then pleased to express your approbation of the state of Masonry in this province ; and we venture to assure your Royal Highness , that your commendation has acted as a constant stimulus to our exertions , that we might merit a continuance of your good will ; and we can with confidence declare , that with our increasing numbers we have not degenerated in our love of the Craft , nor in our affectionate regard to the person of our Grand Master .
"We humbly offer up our prayers to the Great Architect of the Universe , that your Royal Highness may long be permitted to direct the councils , and preside over the interests of Masonry ; and that you may continue to enjoy the blessings of health and happiness , the confidence of the Craft , and the affection of the people . " His Royal Highness expressed himself sensibly affected ivith this address , as well as with the state of Masonry in this province . —He delivered his sentiments on many subjects relating to the Craft , with