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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Durham.
and the rooms in connection therewith , and also the grand old hall of the castle for their banquet , and that the same be entered on the minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . VICTOR WILLIAMSON , acting D . P . G . M ., seconded the motion , which was carried with acclamation , and the Provincial Grand Master expressed his desire to sign the communication , and to forward it to
Dr . Plummer . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in due form . The annual banquet was held in the castle hall , under the presidency of the Provincial Grand Master , and an agreeable evening was spent . During the banquet a splendid quadrille band , arranged by Bro . Hunter , of Durham , discoursed a very excellent selection of music .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .
The Masonic Provinces of Yorkshire occupy a very prominent position in the history of Freemasonry , owing partly to their present strength , and perhaps still more to their history and antiquity . The fact that the earliest known meetings of Freemasons took place centuries ago in the ancient capital of the county will always lend a colouring of interest to those who reverence what is antique , whilst the noble efforts in the cause of the
Masonic Charities that have been made in the county of broad acres will go far to justify the existence of a society that might otherwise be regarded as somewhat of an anachronism . Some of the oldest lodges now in existence were warranted in Yorkshire , and in both provinces there are several of these bodies that have celebrated their iooth anniversary . In the Province of North and East Yorkshire , whose members met at Whitby on
Wednesday , the ist inst ., we find the York Lodge , warranted in 1777 , the Humber Lodge of Hull , warranted in 1756 , and the Lennox Lodge at Richmond , warranted in 1763 ; whilst the Old Globe Lodge at Scarbro' will be a century in existence in 1891 , the Constitutional Lodge at Beverley two years later , and the Lion Lodge at Whitby in 1 S 97 , if the world lasts as long . It will be thus seen that in North and East Yorkshire , at any rate ,
Freemasonry is not a mushroom system , and if we cared to go back into the earlier records and parchment rolls , many of which belong to the York Lodge , we should see that no organisation now existing can boast of so long an existence as that wonderful society which permeates every circle of humanity over the world's surface , and registers kings and peasants indiscriminately on its vast rolls of membership . Yorkshire is divided into two provinces for purposes of local government . The Province of West
Yorkshire has been for many years ruled by Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., who has lately resigned his office through ill-health , and Bro . T . W . Tew , of Pontefraet , his deputy , is now acting Prov . Grand Master . North and East Yorkshire , in which York is included , is governed by the Earl of Zetland , whose late uncle was the Grand Master of England up to his death . The meeting , on the ist inst ., at Whitby , was held there by the invitation of the Lion Lodge , and is the annual gathering .
The meeting was held on the 1 st inst . in the Grand Saloon on the South Cliff , a splendid room which had been carefully set out by the Whitby brethren for the occasion . At one o ' clock the Board of Benevolence met in a
small room under the presidency of the Earl of Zetland , when sums to the amount of 60 guineas were voted to various applicants , and soon after two o'clock a procession was formed , and the Prov . Grand Master entered the Grand Hall accompanied by his Provincial Grand Officers , who occupied their chairs as follows : Bros . J . P . Bell , D . P . G . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . G . S . W . ; A . T . Rogers . P . G . J . W . ; Rev . J . Blake , P . G . C . ; R . W .
Hollon , P . G . Treas . ; VV . J . Watson , P . G . Reg . ; M . C . Peck , P . G . Sec . ; M . Rooke , P . G . S . D . ; W . Wilson , P . G . J . D . ; R . Beevers , P . G . S . of W . ; E . Bryan , P . G . D . C ; D . W . Dixon , P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . T . Atlay , P . G . Org . ; G . Simpson , P . G . P . ; J . Best , P . G . A . P . ; and F . J . Lambert , P . G . Tyler . The lodge was then opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting
were read and confirmed . Amongst these were replies to the addresses of condolence sent to the Queen and the Duchess of Albany , on the occasion of the death of the late Duke of Albany . The report of the Board of Benevolence was read and adopted , after which the PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY read several letters of apology from the Dean of York and other brethren who were unavoidably absent .
In reference to the Charities Association , Bro . PECK said that , in consequence of absence in America of Bro . Woodall , the Charities representative , they were unable to give any formal report , but he expected that Bro . Woodall would be home in time to take charge of the votes at the next election , and he believed they would be able to carry their candidate for the Girls' School .
Bro . CUMBERLAND said he was about to leave the province to reside in London , but would be glad to take charge of the votes for the next election , and his offer was gratefully accepted . The report of the Bye-laws Committee was then presented , and the DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER proceeded to explain the alterations that had been made . Eventually it was decided to defer the consideration of
the report until a Special Provincial Grand Lodge , which the Earl of Zetland said he would call for the purpose at York in January , and in the meantime brethren who had suggestions and amendments should send them in to the Provincial Grand Secretary before the ist day of January . The Treasurer ' s balance-sheet was then read and adopted .
Bro . T . B . WHYTEHEAD , P . G . S . W ., proposed a vote of five guineas to the Hughan Testimonial Fund , and in doing so said no brother had done more to elucidate the history of Freemasonry in Yorkshire , and as York was really the mother of Freemasonry our historian had a special claim upon all Masons . This was seconded b y Bro . J . TODD ( York ) , and carried unanimously .
On the motion of Bro . Sir J . MEEK , seconded by Bro . J . STEPHENSON ( Whitby ) , Bros . J . W . Woodall and Tesseyman were re-elected Charity representatives . Bro . R . W . HOLLON , Prov . Grand Treasurer , said that having served the office of Treasurer for a great number of yearsand being now advanced
, in life , he did not wish to bc again nominated . He thanked the brethren for their kindness and courtesy during the length of time he had served them , and would ask leave to nominate as his successor Bro . J . Sykes Rymer , of York . The proposition was seconded from the body of ' the lodge , after which Bro . Dr . HANDYSIDE proposed as Treasurer Bro . Sir
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James Meek , who he said was a brother known for a great number of years in the province as one who had taken a very active part in Masonry , and had gained by long services the confidence of his brethren . This was seconded by Bro . J . TODD ( York ); and Bro . ] . S . RYMER having signified his unwillingness to stand for the office under the circumstances , the motion was carried unanimously .
The lodges then handed in their fees , and the PROV . G . SECRETARY stated that the result was satisfactory , and the numerical strength of the province was about two thousand . The Provincial Officers for the year were then appointed and invested as follows :
Bro . J . T . Belk , 1 S 4 S ... ... ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Gilbert Wilkinson , 250 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W . „ The Dean of York , 236 ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ J . Sykes Rymer , 236 ... ... ... p v . G . Reg . „ Sir James Meek , 236 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ M . C . Peck , 250 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Andrew King , 57 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . D . „ W . Smith , 123 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D . „ H . Walker , 312 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of VV . „ V . Fowler , 643 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ E . D . Hackers , 1760 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . D . C . „ G . F . Marwood , 543 ... ... ... p v . G . Swd . B . „ W . Gillett , 1605 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . B . „ R . B . Atkinson , 1244 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sid . B . „ Wm . Hill , 602 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J . Elgry , 10 4 0 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ VV . Stokeld , 561 ... ... ... p rov . G . A . Purst . „ F . J . Lambert , 1010 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .
The Prov . Grand Master nominated the Cleveland , Zetland , St . German ! , North York , St . Cuthbert , and Royal Lodges to appoint Stewards . The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER proposi d a vole of thanks to Bro . R . VV . Hollon lor his services as Prov . G . Treasurer , which was seconded by Bro . J . SYKES RYMER , and carried by acclamation . In replying , Bro . HOLLON taid that he had for 34 years been their Treasurer , and felt that he had done as much as he could for the Craft . He thanked them cordially for their good feeling .
The PROV . GRAND MASTER said he had received invitations from the Leopold Lodge , at Scarbro' and the York Lodge , at York , to meet at those places ; but as Scarbro' had invited them las " t year , he should accept the Leopold ' s invitation , and the next meeting would be at Scarbro' . After a vote of thanks to the brethren of the Lion Lodge for their hospitable reception the lodge was closed , and the Prov . Grand Master retired wilh his officers .
A banquet was afterwards held at the Royal Hotel , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bros . Hallgate and Atlay , and Mr . Barraclough efficiently acted as trumpeter , an office which he performed on a similar occasion in 1867 . The following brethren were present in addition to those previously named :
Bros . Walter Reynolds , P . P . G . D . C ; James S . Wilson , P . P . G . P . ; J . M . Meek , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . H . Bennett , P . P . G . W . ; J . S . Moss , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Todd , P . P . G . Reg . ; VV . D . Whiteside , P . G . S . j Wm . Lawton , P . P . G . Reg . ; F . Foster , P . P . G . D . C ; Martin M . Westerley , P . G . S . ; Henry Wald , P . G . S . ; G . H . Walshaw , P . P . G . D . C ; Thomas Thompson , P . P . G . D . ; G . Wilson , P . P . G . D . ; K . Davison , P . P . G . O . ; T . C . Davison , P . P . G . D . C ; G . L . Shackles , P . P . G . D . ; W . Tesseyman , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; J . Ivor Murray , P . P . G . W . ; R . G . Sillett , P . P . G . D . C . ; H . Green , Asst . P . G . Svc . West York ; R . Luck , P . P . G . Reg . Durham ; R . Beevers ; P P . G . S . of Wks ; R .
Hudson , Prov . G . Sec . Durham ; John Horsley , Prov . G . S . W . Durham ; VV . H . Porntt , P . P . G . W . ; G . W . Smales , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; W . H . Marwood , P . P . G . W . ; J . Dunn , P . P . G . P . ; G . Ayre , P . P . G . D . ; A . Farmer , P . P . G . D . C ; VV . H . Cowper , r , A ' , Reff- ' Tl Harland , 312 ; T . Dale , 561 ; R . Clarkson , 561 ; J . H . Scholes , 123 ; H . Cochrane , 1 S 4 S ; John Glen , 184 S ; S . G . Crummack , 236 ; VV . Clarkson , 312 ; VV . Whincup , 57 ; J . Dinsdale , 57 ; J . VV . Hoid , 1244 ; W . S . Cowper , 1 S 4 S ; W . Brown , ibii ; VV . Stonehouse . P . M . 312 ; F . Allanson . 312 : I . D . Dodsworth . W . M . 660 :
R . W . Mead , 312 ; M . Cash , W . M . 1244 ; H . J . C Williams , 939 ; A . Hallam , VV . M . 602 ; S . Border , 23 C ; G . Longbotham , 1 S 4 S ; F . E . Struton , 1 S 4 S ; G . Kilby , P . M . 236 ; VV . Smith , 236 ; H . S . Hopton , 236 ; J . Fidler , P . M . 602 ; J . F . Jefferson , 312 ; S . Reed , P . M . 312 ; J . Chadwick , P . M . 1040 ; G . W . Hudson , 566 ; CM . Forbes , 236 ; J . Oliver , 312 ; M . J . Martin , 57 ; T . Taylor , 57 ; M . Haberland , P . M . 57 ; E . Thackray , 1 G 11 ; J . Blenkin , VV . M . 1611 ; VV . Gill , P . M . 602 ; J . Ru , hford , 602 ; R . B . Atkinson , P . M . 1244 ; G . Garbutt , W . M . 236 : T . Harrison . P . M . 561 :
C . Anderson , 236 ; F . J . Hodgson , 236 . W . Powell , 236 ; VV . G . Calvert , 236 ; J . Robinson , 1611 ; M . Smith , P . M . 312 ; J . Brooks , 312 ; J . Boltans , 312 ; T . Smailes , 312 ; G . W . Lawson , P . M . 312 ; R . Gent , 602 ; R . Scotson , 202 ; VV . Bran , 602 ; T . R . Dent , 1244 ; G . Burdett , 1244 ; T . H . Trueman , 3 i 2 ; C . ) . Roberis , 2 oo ; L Wanless , 200 ; W . Ascough , 1760 ; T . N . Marwood , P . M . 312 ; J . C Kay , Sa ; R . H . bootheran , W . M . 1337 ; j . March , 123 ; S . J . Pearson , 123 ; Rev . W . Valentine , P . M . 236 ; R . Gray , 312 ; T . Tate , 312 ; R . W . White , 312 ; B . Newbald , 531 ; Frankland
W . , 312 ; vv . H . Pitts , 312 ; G . Colledge , 1618 ; W . Stockdale , O 60 ; W . Sewin , 123 ; J . A . Andrew , 312 ; J . Foster , 312 ; W . Budd , P . M . 643 i J . T . Thornton , 312 ; H . Forder , P . M . 1010 ; H \ C . Pulman , 561 ; G . Page , 561 ; J . Herbert , 1244 ; W . Bramley , 561 ; J . Walker , 561 ; H . J . Webster , 1618 ; R . Y . Powley , P . M . 200 ; J . Powley , 1301 ; I . B . Lead , 312 ; R . Hall , 123 ; W . P . Ingham , 1244 ; J . B . Dale , 312 ; W . G . Lockey , P . M . 312 ; R . W . Leadbeater , 300 ; J . Soundry , 161 S ; J . A . Malcomson , W . M . 1 S 4 S ; J . Newman , 200 ; H . Hallgate ,
P . M . 312 ; J . B . Nicholls , 660 ; P . Pearson , 1611 ; J . Marshall , P . M . 660 ; P . M . Goldie , 660 ; G . Fitchett , 6 O 0 ; J . C . Moor , W . M . 97 ; A . H . H . McGachen , P . M . 199 1 ; S . W . Fisher , 1248 ; J . T . Stewart , 312 ; J . ii . Ryder , 312 ; J . Brunt , 312 ; H . Sherwood , 602 ; E . Harding 1991 ; G . Chambers , 1760 ; T . H . Uunn , 17 G 0 ; li . Cooper , W . M . 200 ; VV . Milkier , P . M . 200 ; R . C . N . Barnard , 630 ; H . Procter ,
P . M . 123 ; S . Middleton , P . M . 1760 ; J . S . Stewart , 602 ; E . Carter , 236 ; A . Wellburn , 1760 ; C . Goulding , W . M . 294 ; h . H . Anderton , W . M . 630 ; E . 1 'Anson , W . M . 161 S ; T . D . Atkinson , P . M . 161 S ; G . Taylor , P . M . 161 S ; R . E . Steble , 1511 ; E . Spink , P . M . 1511 ; R . S . Watson , P . M . 543 ; VV . Thornton , P . M . 312 : A . T . B . Turner , 1611 ; A . W . Tomlinson , P . M . 2 OJ ; M . Hainson , 531 ; T . Atkinson , 312 ; and others .
ORDER OF L AZARUS . —Is properly a Piedmontese order , first instituted in 1434 , as the Order of St . Maurice ; and in 1752 declared to be that of "St . Maurice and St . Lazarus . " Oliver states that there is a hi gh grade of this name , which bears an emerald cross . This was probably an older order , which according to the " Histoire des Ordres Militaires , " was formed in the twelfth century , for the care of lepers at Jerusalem , and of which the
Grand Master must be a leprous knight . Some writers reler litem 10 a hospital for lepers , established in the fourlh century by St . Basil . Bui this is hardly historical . They seem to have been called later " Chi vali ¦ r- de St . Lazare et de Notre Dame de Mont Carmel , " when in 160 S Henry IV . re-constituted the order . The Abbe Giustiniani gives a long list ol thc Grand Masters from 1450 , but mixes up the Knights of St . Lazarus with those of Rhodes . —Kenning ' s Cyclopaedia of Freemasonrv .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Durham.
and the rooms in connection therewith , and also the grand old hall of the castle for their banquet , and that the same be entered on the minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . VICTOR WILLIAMSON , acting D . P . G . M ., seconded the motion , which was carried with acclamation , and the Provincial Grand Master expressed his desire to sign the communication , and to forward it to
Dr . Plummer . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in due form . The annual banquet was held in the castle hall , under the presidency of the Provincial Grand Master , and an agreeable evening was spent . During the banquet a splendid quadrille band , arranged by Bro . Hunter , of Durham , discoursed a very excellent selection of music .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .
The Masonic Provinces of Yorkshire occupy a very prominent position in the history of Freemasonry , owing partly to their present strength , and perhaps still more to their history and antiquity . The fact that the earliest known meetings of Freemasons took place centuries ago in the ancient capital of the county will always lend a colouring of interest to those who reverence what is antique , whilst the noble efforts in the cause of the
Masonic Charities that have been made in the county of broad acres will go far to justify the existence of a society that might otherwise be regarded as somewhat of an anachronism . Some of the oldest lodges now in existence were warranted in Yorkshire , and in both provinces there are several of these bodies that have celebrated their iooth anniversary . In the Province of North and East Yorkshire , whose members met at Whitby on
Wednesday , the ist inst ., we find the York Lodge , warranted in 1777 , the Humber Lodge of Hull , warranted in 1756 , and the Lennox Lodge at Richmond , warranted in 1763 ; whilst the Old Globe Lodge at Scarbro' will be a century in existence in 1891 , the Constitutional Lodge at Beverley two years later , and the Lion Lodge at Whitby in 1 S 97 , if the world lasts as long . It will be thus seen that in North and East Yorkshire , at any rate ,
Freemasonry is not a mushroom system , and if we cared to go back into the earlier records and parchment rolls , many of which belong to the York Lodge , we should see that no organisation now existing can boast of so long an existence as that wonderful society which permeates every circle of humanity over the world's surface , and registers kings and peasants indiscriminately on its vast rolls of membership . Yorkshire is divided into two provinces for purposes of local government . The Province of West
Yorkshire has been for many years ruled by Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., who has lately resigned his office through ill-health , and Bro . T . W . Tew , of Pontefraet , his deputy , is now acting Prov . Grand Master . North and East Yorkshire , in which York is included , is governed by the Earl of Zetland , whose late uncle was the Grand Master of England up to his death . The meeting , on the ist inst ., at Whitby , was held there by the invitation of the Lion Lodge , and is the annual gathering .
The meeting was held on the 1 st inst . in the Grand Saloon on the South Cliff , a splendid room which had been carefully set out by the Whitby brethren for the occasion . At one o ' clock the Board of Benevolence met in a
small room under the presidency of the Earl of Zetland , when sums to the amount of 60 guineas were voted to various applicants , and soon after two o'clock a procession was formed , and the Prov . Grand Master entered the Grand Hall accompanied by his Provincial Grand Officers , who occupied their chairs as follows : Bros . J . P . Bell , D . P . G . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . G . S . W . ; A . T . Rogers . P . G . J . W . ; Rev . J . Blake , P . G . C . ; R . W .
Hollon , P . G . Treas . ; VV . J . Watson , P . G . Reg . ; M . C . Peck , P . G . Sec . ; M . Rooke , P . G . S . D . ; W . Wilson , P . G . J . D . ; R . Beevers , P . G . S . of W . ; E . Bryan , P . G . D . C ; D . W . Dixon , P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . T . Atlay , P . G . Org . ; G . Simpson , P . G . P . ; J . Best , P . G . A . P . ; and F . J . Lambert , P . G . Tyler . The lodge was then opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting
were read and confirmed . Amongst these were replies to the addresses of condolence sent to the Queen and the Duchess of Albany , on the occasion of the death of the late Duke of Albany . The report of the Board of Benevolence was read and adopted , after which the PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY read several letters of apology from the Dean of York and other brethren who were unavoidably absent .
In reference to the Charities Association , Bro . PECK said that , in consequence of absence in America of Bro . Woodall , the Charities representative , they were unable to give any formal report , but he expected that Bro . Woodall would be home in time to take charge of the votes at the next election , and he believed they would be able to carry their candidate for the Girls' School .
Bro . CUMBERLAND said he was about to leave the province to reside in London , but would be glad to take charge of the votes for the next election , and his offer was gratefully accepted . The report of the Bye-laws Committee was then presented , and the DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER proceeded to explain the alterations that had been made . Eventually it was decided to defer the consideration of
the report until a Special Provincial Grand Lodge , which the Earl of Zetland said he would call for the purpose at York in January , and in the meantime brethren who had suggestions and amendments should send them in to the Provincial Grand Secretary before the ist day of January . The Treasurer ' s balance-sheet was then read and adopted .
Bro . T . B . WHYTEHEAD , P . G . S . W ., proposed a vote of five guineas to the Hughan Testimonial Fund , and in doing so said no brother had done more to elucidate the history of Freemasonry in Yorkshire , and as York was really the mother of Freemasonry our historian had a special claim upon all Masons . This was seconded b y Bro . J . TODD ( York ) , and carried unanimously .
On the motion of Bro . Sir J . MEEK , seconded by Bro . J . STEPHENSON ( Whitby ) , Bros . J . W . Woodall and Tesseyman were re-elected Charity representatives . Bro . R . W . HOLLON , Prov . Grand Treasurer , said that having served the office of Treasurer for a great number of yearsand being now advanced
, in life , he did not wish to bc again nominated . He thanked the brethren for their kindness and courtesy during the length of time he had served them , and would ask leave to nominate as his successor Bro . J . Sykes Rymer , of York . The proposition was seconded from the body of ' the lodge , after which Bro . Dr . HANDYSIDE proposed as Treasurer Bro . Sir
Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
James Meek , who he said was a brother known for a great number of years in the province as one who had taken a very active part in Masonry , and had gained by long services the confidence of his brethren . This was seconded by Bro . J . TODD ( York ); and Bro . ] . S . RYMER having signified his unwillingness to stand for the office under the circumstances , the motion was carried unanimously .
The lodges then handed in their fees , and the PROV . G . SECRETARY stated that the result was satisfactory , and the numerical strength of the province was about two thousand . The Provincial Officers for the year were then appointed and invested as follows :
Bro . J . T . Belk , 1 S 4 S ... ... ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Gilbert Wilkinson , 250 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W . „ The Dean of York , 236 ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ J . Sykes Rymer , 236 ... ... ... p v . G . Reg . „ Sir James Meek , 236 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ M . C . Peck , 250 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Andrew King , 57 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . D . „ W . Smith , 123 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D . „ H . Walker , 312 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of VV . „ V . Fowler , 643 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ E . D . Hackers , 1760 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . D . C . „ G . F . Marwood , 543 ... ... ... p v . G . Swd . B . „ W . Gillett , 1605 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . B . „ R . B . Atkinson , 1244 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sid . B . „ Wm . Hill , 602 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J . Elgry , 10 4 0 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ VV . Stokeld , 561 ... ... ... p rov . G . A . Purst . „ F . J . Lambert , 1010 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .
The Prov . Grand Master nominated the Cleveland , Zetland , St . German ! , North York , St . Cuthbert , and Royal Lodges to appoint Stewards . The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER proposi d a vole of thanks to Bro . R . VV . Hollon lor his services as Prov . G . Treasurer , which was seconded by Bro . J . SYKES RYMER , and carried by acclamation . In replying , Bro . HOLLON taid that he had for 34 years been their Treasurer , and felt that he had done as much as he could for the Craft . He thanked them cordially for their good feeling .
The PROV . GRAND MASTER said he had received invitations from the Leopold Lodge , at Scarbro' and the York Lodge , at York , to meet at those places ; but as Scarbro' had invited them las " t year , he should accept the Leopold ' s invitation , and the next meeting would be at Scarbro' . After a vote of thanks to the brethren of the Lion Lodge for their hospitable reception the lodge was closed , and the Prov . Grand Master retired wilh his officers .
A banquet was afterwards held at the Royal Hotel , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bros . Hallgate and Atlay , and Mr . Barraclough efficiently acted as trumpeter , an office which he performed on a similar occasion in 1867 . The following brethren were present in addition to those previously named :
Bros . Walter Reynolds , P . P . G . D . C ; James S . Wilson , P . P . G . P . ; J . M . Meek , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . H . Bennett , P . P . G . W . ; J . S . Moss , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Todd , P . P . G . Reg . ; VV . D . Whiteside , P . G . S . j Wm . Lawton , P . P . G . Reg . ; F . Foster , P . P . G . D . C ; Martin M . Westerley , P . G . S . ; Henry Wald , P . G . S . ; G . H . Walshaw , P . P . G . D . C ; Thomas Thompson , P . P . G . D . ; G . Wilson , P . P . G . D . ; K . Davison , P . P . G . O . ; T . C . Davison , P . P . G . D . C ; G . L . Shackles , P . P . G . D . ; W . Tesseyman , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; J . Ivor Murray , P . P . G . W . ; R . G . Sillett , P . P . G . D . C . ; H . Green , Asst . P . G . Svc . West York ; R . Luck , P . P . G . Reg . Durham ; R . Beevers ; P P . G . S . of Wks ; R .
Hudson , Prov . G . Sec . Durham ; John Horsley , Prov . G . S . W . Durham ; VV . H . Porntt , P . P . G . W . ; G . W . Smales , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; W . H . Marwood , P . P . G . W . ; J . Dunn , P . P . G . P . ; G . Ayre , P . P . G . D . ; A . Farmer , P . P . G . D . C ; VV . H . Cowper , r , A ' , Reff- ' Tl Harland , 312 ; T . Dale , 561 ; R . Clarkson , 561 ; J . H . Scholes , 123 ; H . Cochrane , 1 S 4 S ; John Glen , 184 S ; S . G . Crummack , 236 ; VV . Clarkson , 312 ; VV . Whincup , 57 ; J . Dinsdale , 57 ; J . VV . Hoid , 1244 ; W . S . Cowper , 1 S 4 S ; W . Brown , ibii ; VV . Stonehouse . P . M . 312 ; F . Allanson . 312 : I . D . Dodsworth . W . M . 660 :
R . W . Mead , 312 ; M . Cash , W . M . 1244 ; H . J . C Williams , 939 ; A . Hallam , VV . M . 602 ; S . Border , 23 C ; G . Longbotham , 1 S 4 S ; F . E . Struton , 1 S 4 S ; G . Kilby , P . M . 236 ; VV . Smith , 236 ; H . S . Hopton , 236 ; J . Fidler , P . M . 602 ; J . F . Jefferson , 312 ; S . Reed , P . M . 312 ; J . Chadwick , P . M . 1040 ; G . W . Hudson , 566 ; CM . Forbes , 236 ; J . Oliver , 312 ; M . J . Martin , 57 ; T . Taylor , 57 ; M . Haberland , P . M . 57 ; E . Thackray , 1 G 11 ; J . Blenkin , VV . M . 1611 ; VV . Gill , P . M . 602 ; J . Ru , hford , 602 ; R . B . Atkinson , P . M . 1244 ; G . Garbutt , W . M . 236 : T . Harrison . P . M . 561 :
C . Anderson , 236 ; F . J . Hodgson , 236 . W . Powell , 236 ; VV . G . Calvert , 236 ; J . Robinson , 1611 ; M . Smith , P . M . 312 ; J . Brooks , 312 ; J . Boltans , 312 ; T . Smailes , 312 ; G . W . Lawson , P . M . 312 ; R . Gent , 602 ; R . Scotson , 202 ; VV . Bran , 602 ; T . R . Dent , 1244 ; G . Burdett , 1244 ; T . H . Trueman , 3 i 2 ; C . ) . Roberis , 2 oo ; L Wanless , 200 ; W . Ascough , 1760 ; T . N . Marwood , P . M . 312 ; J . C Kay , Sa ; R . H . bootheran , W . M . 1337 ; j . March , 123 ; S . J . Pearson , 123 ; Rev . W . Valentine , P . M . 236 ; R . Gray , 312 ; T . Tate , 312 ; R . W . White , 312 ; B . Newbald , 531 ; Frankland
W . , 312 ; vv . H . Pitts , 312 ; G . Colledge , 1618 ; W . Stockdale , O 60 ; W . Sewin , 123 ; J . A . Andrew , 312 ; J . Foster , 312 ; W . Budd , P . M . 643 i J . T . Thornton , 312 ; H . Forder , P . M . 1010 ; H \ C . Pulman , 561 ; G . Page , 561 ; J . Herbert , 1244 ; W . Bramley , 561 ; J . Walker , 561 ; H . J . Webster , 1618 ; R . Y . Powley , P . M . 200 ; J . Powley , 1301 ; I . B . Lead , 312 ; R . Hall , 123 ; W . P . Ingham , 1244 ; J . B . Dale , 312 ; W . G . Lockey , P . M . 312 ; R . W . Leadbeater , 300 ; J . Soundry , 161 S ; J . A . Malcomson , W . M . 1 S 4 S ; J . Newman , 200 ; H . Hallgate ,
P . M . 312 ; J . B . Nicholls , 660 ; P . Pearson , 1611 ; J . Marshall , P . M . 660 ; P . M . Goldie , 660 ; G . Fitchett , 6 O 0 ; J . C . Moor , W . M . 97 ; A . H . H . McGachen , P . M . 199 1 ; S . W . Fisher , 1248 ; J . T . Stewart , 312 ; J . ii . Ryder , 312 ; J . Brunt , 312 ; H . Sherwood , 602 ; E . Harding 1991 ; G . Chambers , 1760 ; T . H . Uunn , 17 G 0 ; li . Cooper , W . M . 200 ; VV . Milkier , P . M . 200 ; R . C . N . Barnard , 630 ; H . Procter ,
P . M . 123 ; S . Middleton , P . M . 1760 ; J . S . Stewart , 602 ; E . Carter , 236 ; A . Wellburn , 1760 ; C . Goulding , W . M . 294 ; h . H . Anderton , W . M . 630 ; E . 1 'Anson , W . M . 161 S ; T . D . Atkinson , P . M . 161 S ; G . Taylor , P . M . 161 S ; R . E . Steble , 1511 ; E . Spink , P . M . 1511 ; R . S . Watson , P . M . 543 ; VV . Thornton , P . M . 312 : A . T . B . Turner , 1611 ; A . W . Tomlinson , P . M . 2 OJ ; M . Hainson , 531 ; T . Atkinson , 312 ; and others .
ORDER OF L AZARUS . —Is properly a Piedmontese order , first instituted in 1434 , as the Order of St . Maurice ; and in 1752 declared to be that of "St . Maurice and St . Lazarus . " Oliver states that there is a hi gh grade of this name , which bears an emerald cross . This was probably an older order , which according to the " Histoire des Ordres Militaires , " was formed in the twelfth century , for the care of lepers at Jerusalem , and of which the
Grand Master must be a leprous knight . Some writers reler litem 10 a hospital for lepers , established in the fourlh century by St . Basil . Bui this is hardly historical . They seem to have been called later " Chi vali ¦ r- de St . Lazare et de Notre Dame de Mont Carmel , " when in 160 S Henry IV . re-constituted the order . The Abbe Giustiniani gives a long list ol thc Grand Masters from 1450 , but mixes up the Knights of St . Lazarus with those of Rhodes . —Kenning ' s Cyclopaedia of Freemasonrv .