Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.

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„ Fras . R . Hanseil , P . M . 1416 ... ^^ . w . o . u . ^ . " fe ° R Spe . 'p ^ -V j Prov . J . G . Ds . „ Wm . Bramley , P . M . ^ Cr ... ... j J „ C . E . Bradley , P . M . 1760 ... ... Prov . G . S . cf Wks „ Jno . Geo . Wallis , P . M . 1511 ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ John Glen , M . D ., P . M . 1848 ... ... Prov . Dep . G . D . C . „ Alfred Spring , P . M . 2134 ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C .

„ Robt . Murray , P . M . 123 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . " ^ K ; ]! t , £$ - % ' \ Prov . G . Std . Brs . „ Robert horster , P . M . 2586 ... ... J „ Thos . B . Redfearn , P . M . 1511 , P . P . G . W . ... Prov . A . G . Sec . „ Wm . Hepper , 236 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ Geo . Bradley , P . M . 543 ... ... Prov . G . Purst . ,, Burton Newbald , 312 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . ,, Chas . Travess . P . M . 142 S ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

The newly-appointed Prov . G . Officers were then saluted with grand honours . Six Prov . G . Stewards to be nominated by the York , Minerva , Constitutional , Lion , Cleveland , and Zetland Lodges . The PROV . G . MASTER delivered the following address : Worshipful brethren , this being the first time on which Prov . G . Lodge has been held

at Guisbrough , it is with much pleasure that we congratulate the brethren of the Zetland Lodge upon the auspicious occasion of the celebration of their jubilee . The lodge was founded in 1 S 49 , and then bore the number 821 , which was changed in 1 S 63 to number 561 . The brethren first assembled at the Cock Hotel in the Market Place , and removed to the Masonic Hall in 1874 . The career of the lodge has been ( like its

surroundings ) tranquil and peaceful , and the 50 years have glided by like a flowing river , undisturbed by storm and tempest . And now , brethren , I feel that it is fitting to take advantage of the opportunity of our annual meeting to make a few observations upon the Institution of which we are proud to be members . I fear we do not all realise the importance of Freemasonry and the position it ought to occupy in our lives and actions ,

Freemasonry is not a mere social club or friendly association , but a vast system of philosophy , capable of expansion to any extent , and whose ramifications encircle the civilised world . Its basis is so broad , and its principles so excellent , that if fully carried out by its followers the Craft would prove of infinite value to the whole human race . Be it our duty to extend our Masonic influence to those worthy to receive it , so that when a man is known

to be a Mason we may feel that he has no ordinary claim upon our friendship and consideration . In addressing an assembly of the W . Ms , and most earnest members of the Craft in my province , I would fraternally direct attention to the position in which Freemasonry stands at the present era . It cannot be doubted that our Order has made wonderful progress during the last few years , and it remains for those who are solicitous for the

welfare of the Institution to use their utmost enoeavours to promote thc best interests of the Craft . We must carefully guard against the introduction of undesirable candidates , and make more difficult the entrance to our lodges . Freemasonry was never intended for all mankind , but only for those whose abilities , education , and character enable them to appreciate its beauties , and contribute to its usefulness . High moral character , liberal education ,

and competent means are requisites indispensable to all men who seek admission to our ranks . If these requirements were carefully observed by the members of lodges in the selection of candidates we should not be confronted ( as is frequently the case ) with sad petitions from unfortunate widows , whose late husbands had incautiously been admitted into an Order for which their means and position rendered them quite unsuitable . I

forbear to say more , upon this subject , but earnestly commend it to your serious attention . The brethren of the Alexandra Lodge , No . 1511 , at Hornsea , having determined to . erect a new Masonic Hall , I have undertaken to lay the foundation stone on Friday , the 28 th inst ., and request the assistance of thc new Prov . G . Officers in the due performance of this the

great ceremonial of our Order , to which thc members of the province are cordially invited . I must express my most hearty thanks , and those of Prov . G . Lodge , to the W . M . and brethren of the Zetland Lodge for their kindness and hospitality , and express a hope that the future of the lodge may be as happy and successful as in the half-century now past .

Invitations for next year ' s meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge may bs sent to the Prov . G . Secretary , and will receive due consideration . Bro . W . RICHARDSON , VV . M . 561 , P . P . G . W ., in acknowledging the thanks expressed by the Prov . Grand Master , eulogised his lodge , and observed that it was not given to every lodge to have one of its seven

founders , who met at the Cock Hotel 50 years ago , present at its jubilee . Such , however , was the case that day , for Bro . J . H . Handyside , P . P . G . W ., P . G . D . Eng ., whom all the brethren respected and esteemed , was with them that day , and they trusted he might long be spared to meet his friends and brelhren .

Bro . MARK SCOTT , P . P . G . W ., gave notice of the following motion : — " That the Prov . Grand Secretary be authorised to renew , from time to time , such of the Prov . Grand Lodge regalia as may be old and worn out . " b B * The Masonic anthem , " Hail Masonry , " was then sung , the solo by Bro . A . Sprirg , P . A . G . D . C , and the chorus by the brethren , accompanied on the organ by Bro . W . Hepper , P . G . O ., after which the Prov . Grand Lodge was closed . '

A barquct , at which the Prov . Grand Master presided , was subsequentl y held at the Providence School . The usual lojal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most agreeable evening spent . A meeting of theB . ard of Benevolence was held on the same day when rov . Grand Lodge assembled , . it the Temperance Hall , Guisbrough , under the presidency of the Most Hon . the Marquess of Zetland , Prov . G . Master .

The minutes r . f the last meeting of thc B > ard , held at York on 14 th J " )' , 18 98 , which had been confirmed by P'ov . Grand Lodge , were taken as read . The annual Lalance-sheet , having been audited and found correct , was taken as read and confirmed .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.

The PROV . G . SECRETARY read pe titions for relief from—The widow , aged 69 , of a late brother , P . M ., and for 32 years a member ' of the Lennox Lodge , No . 123 , Richmond . The lady is entirely without mean ? , and dependent on the bounty of former pupils . She had a grant of £ 2 $ from Prov . G . Lodge in 1893 , and has been adopted as a candidate Torthe Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .

The W . M . of the Lennox Lodge moved a grant of ^ 10 , which was seconded by the PROV . G . TREASURER , and carried . The widow , aged 3 8 , of a late brother , a member for 10 years of the Handyside Lodge , No . 1618 , at Sallburn , who was left totally destitute on the death of her husband in 18 94 , with four children and one born afterwards

making five . The lady is solely dependent upon her father , an old man 70 years of age , who has another widowed daughter with two children likewise dependent upon him . Two of the children have received ^ 38 from the Prov . Educational Fund , one of them being now upon the Fund , while the other has ceased by age .

Bro . RICHARDSON , VV . M . 561 , P . P . G . W ., warmly supported the case , and moved a grant of £ 2 ^ , which was seconded by Bro . VV . H . COWPER , P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., and carried . The Board then separated , and at the meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge held immediately afterwards , the report of the meeting of the Board of Benevolence was read and confirmed .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .

The above Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the St . George ' s Hall , Stramongatc , Kendal , on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , J . P ., C . A ., D . P . G . M ., in the absence of Bro . Lord Henry Cavendish Bentinck , M . P ., Prov . G . M . There was a large attendance , including ^

Bros . W . Bradley , P . G . M . O . ; W . Mathews , P . S . G . D ., G . Dalrymple , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., P . G . Treas . ; J . Gardiner , P . G . Stwd . Eng ., P . G . Sec ; H . Hoggarth , P . G . D . C ; W . W . R . Sewell , P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Monkhouse , P . G . I . G , j W . II . Musgrove , P . G . Stwd . ; I . Brown , S . W . 213 ; J . E . Singleton , W . M . 195 ; D . J . White , P . G . Tyler ; O . Proctor , 195 ; Rev . D . Greenhill Douglas , 452 ; T . Brakenridge , P . P . G . D . C . ; Henry Burns , P , P . G . M . O . ; I . W . Hutton ,

J . O . 195 ; J . D . Wilson , 213 ; Foster Wilson , 195 ; W . P . ¦ Gibbinys , W . M . 60 ; [ . G . lredale , Treas . Co ; John Gibson , P . M . 452 ; H . W . Barron , S . O . 195 ; J . W . Hutton , J . O . 195 ; J , Winder , 195 j T . De Rome , Sec . 195 ; W . Wilson , S . D . 193 ; I . H . Hogg , P . P . J . G . D . ; G . Webster , S . W . 195 ; | . Owen , R . of M . 195 ; J . Atkinson , Tyler 195 ; G . F . Rigg , 195 ; J . I . Lace , W . M . 216 , P ; P . G : M . O . ; and others . . y i \

The Prov . Grand Lod ^ e having bscn opened , ths minutes of the last annual meeting were read . The PROV . G . SECRETARY read apologies for absence from a number of brethren . ..

The roll of Prov . Grand Officers was called ; some were unavoidably absent . The roll of lodges was called . All the lodges in the province were represented , with the exception of Nos . 282 , 421 , and 4 G 2 . "' ¦ - ' - \ The Prov . G . Treasurer presented his report , which showed a steady increase in the funds .

Bro . G . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., was unanimously elected , by ballot , Prov . G . Treasurer for the ensuing yeir . The officers for the ensuing year wen then appointed and invested as follows :

Bro . J . I . Lace , VV . M . 216 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W , „ J . E . Singleton , VV . M . 195 . „ ,.. Prov . J . G . W . „ W . Mathews , P . M . 60 ... ... ,.. p . G . M . O . „ VV . 1 ) . P . Field , VV . M . 213 ... ... Prov . S . G . O . - „ VV . P . Gibbings , VV . M . 60 ... ... Prov . J . G . O . ,, Rev . D . Greenhill Douglas , 452 ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ G . Dalrymple , P . M . 213 ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ W . VV . R . Sewc ' . l , W . M . 229 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ J . Gardiner , P . M . 151 ... ... ,,. Prov . G . Sec . „ R . Monkhouse , VV . M . 151 ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ J . Brown , S . W . 213 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ G . E . Cartmel , 195 ... ... ... Prov . G . I . of Wks . „ G . Webster , S . W . 193 ... ... ... p . G . D . C . „ VV . H . Musgrove , J . W . 195 ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ D . S . Thorpe , S . W . 60 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ J . u . lredale , Treas . 60 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ F . Wilson , Treas . 193 .. ... ... Prov . G . Orr . „ D . J . White , J . O . 60 ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G ; ,, T . De Rome , Sec . 195 .,. ... ... N „ T . Milburn , S . W . 151 ... ... , „„ „ „ ., „ J . Henderson , Sec . 6 o ... ... ... \ * rov- G- Stwds ' „ S . F . Rigg , 1 95 ... ... ,. J „ J . Atkinson , 195 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . Bros . Armes , Burns , J ackson , and Mathews were unanimously appointed to serve on the Committee of the General Purposes for the ensuing year .

Some ether business was transacted , and the Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed . The banquet look place at the King ' s Arms Hotel , under the direction of the Prov . G . Stewards . Bro . Col . Sewell , D . P . G . M ., presided , being supported by Bros . J ' . Armstrong , P . P . S G . W . Cheshire ; J . G . Gandy , P . P . G . R . of M . ; Dr . ) . 1 . 1 . ace , P . S . G . W . ; VV . P . Gibbings , P . J . G . W . ; and a large number of other brethren .

The toasts given were "The Oueen and Mark Masonry , " proposed f oin the chair , and duly honoured ; ' i'he M . W . G . M . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; " " The Pro G . M ., the I ' ' , ul of Euston ; the Dep . G . M ., Viscount Dungarvan ; and the rest of the G . Officers , Present and Past ; " " The Right Hon . Lord Henry Cavendish Bentinck , R . W . Prov . G . M . M . M . of Cumberland and Westmorland . "

Bro . J . G . GANDY , P . M ., P . P . G . R . of M ., then proposed "The W . D . P . G . M . M . M ., Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , P . G . D . ling ., " which received a hearty response . " the Visiting Brelhren , " "The Newly-InvesteJ Prov . G . Officers , " " The Mark Benevolent Fund , " "Success to the Kent Dale LoJge , " an J the Tyler ' s toast closed a very enjoyable evenin ' .