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of the Order for nigh on to six decades . He was initiated into the Craft when he was at Lincoln College , Oxford , in the year 1 S 44 . In the year 1846 , when he was chaplain at Bermuda , 1 e was advanced to the Degree ot a Mark Mason in the Minden Lodge , attached to the 20 th Regiment , and in the year 1885 he received the distinction of being appointed Dep . Prov . G . Master of that province . On many occasions when he had occupied the chair at the festivals of the province he had delivered eloquent orations upon the history of Freemasonry , and had

enforced the duties of Masons in a way which had always been most acceptable to his brother Masons . ( Applause . ) In Canon Tristram they had a true and loyal Mason , one who always observed the tenets of the Order , and who had been an example to Masons everywhere . Passing on to refer to other positions which Canon Tristram h ; id occupied , Professor Philipson said he might speak of him as a divine , as . 1 scholar , as an archaeologist , as a naturalist ; but whatever position

he had occupied he had made himself of use with all that he had been brought into association . Canon Tristram's fame was not only local , but national . The Masons present that day were representative of the 37 lodges and the 13 chapters of the province . In conclusion , Professor Philipson asked Canon Tristram's acceptance of the gilts with the heartiest and sincerest wishes of the donors , and the hope that both Canon and Mrs . Tristram would be spared for years to come . ( Loud applause . )

The presentations consisted of a massive sterling silver tray , with heavilychased mounts and handles , and richly engraved , with the following inscription : " Presented to the Rev . Canon Tristram , D . D ., F . R . S ., Past Grand Chaplain , Very Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Durham , as a mark of regard and esteem by the Freemasons of the Province on the occasion of his golden wedding . 4 th February , 1 S 50-1900 . " Also a massive , tasteful , antique " shield " pattern tea and coffee service to match . The tray is engraved with the Tristram crest , the monograms " H . B . T . E . M , T . and 1850-1900 " being on one side of each piece , and upon the other side the Masonic emblem—the square and

compasses . Canon TRISTRAM , who was loudly cheered on rising to reply , said words failed him to express his true feelings . They could well understand that they were too grtat for expression . He was simply overwhelmed by the overwhelming kindness of his brother Masons of every Degree . That was only the climax , the crowning point of a succession of affectionate demonstrations from his brother Masons , which it had been his privilege to enjoy ever since he was placed in a

conspicuous position amongst them . It had been his attempt and earnest desire , though he had too often failed in it , to carry out the ideal of Masonry . ( Cheers . ) Masonry had , indeed , been to Vilm one of the recreations of h ' ls life . He had not done nearly what he ought to have done , especially in the provincial visits to the private lodges of the province , simply because he could not get 36 hours into the 24 . ( Laughter . ) It did not need those presents for him to value and regard with esteem and affection the Masons of the Province of Durham . He had felt that one

of the great privileges of Masonry , unrivalled in any other organisation in the world , was not only the advantages it gave one of introduction in foreign lands and strange places , but the brotherhood it produced and developed amongst all classes of society at home . ( Cheers . ) When they all met on the level and on the square , and knew no distinctions whatever beyond those of Masonry , he felt that that was carrying out the true ideal of Christianity , the true equality , and the true socialism of man . He , therefore , lovei

Masonry , and would love it to the end of his days . He would not detain them longer except simply to tell them how he wished he could express to them the gratification and pleasure that that demonstration of affection and most undeserved regard and esteem —( " No , no" )—had given hin . It was , indeed , a privilege allowed to few to complete half-a-century or happy wedded life , and to fewer still to see , as he saw in that room , his children , grandchildren , and great grandchildren —( cheers)—sitting before them there , fotr

generations , and to be able to thank God that in that time death had never entered thur doors . It was , indeed , a precious , a wonderful , and almost unique privilege , and he hoped to be permitted on Monday to see around him all his children and grandchildren except two noble fellows—one of whom was serving his Master Christ in India , anil the other who wasgoing out to serve his Queen and country in South Africa . ( Loud cheers . ) When upon the top of such family and domestic blessings and privileges as those he was privileged to witness such a gathering

as that of his brother Masons , and to receive such an expression as he had received from the Grand Master of the province , who was not able to be there , and also all the Masons of the province , they could well understand that it was utUrly impossible for him to express adequately his sense of their goodness and fraternal affection . He thanked them from the very bottom of his heart , and he would never forget that day ' s gathering as long as he lived . ( Loud cheers ) .

Bro . W . LOGAN , P . P . G . Reg ., then presented a gold bracelet to Mrs . Tristram . Mrs . Tristram , in stepping forward to receive the presentation , was loudly cheered . In addition to lhe gifts already mentioned , a very handsome gold vase , richly chased and fluted , was sent by Bro . Sir Hedworth and Bro . Victor A . Williamson lor Canon Tristram ' s acceptance , " with the hearty congratulations and sincere good wishes of Sir Hedworth Williamson and of Victor A . Williamson . "

Through the hospitality of the officers and members of the Marquis of Granby and Norman Lodges , the loving cup was passed round , and subsequently light refreshments were served to visiting brethren in lhe Master ' s room , the kindness shown being subsequently suitably acknowledged by Bro . Hudson , the Prov , Grand Secretary .

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Benevolent Lodge , No . 303 . ' He installation meeting of the above lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , Teign-Inou'h , when the VV . M . elect , Uro . W . J . N . Burden , S . W ., was duly installed by Bro . G . N . Burden , P .. M , P . P . J . G . W ., in the presence of the following Board of Installed Masteis : Ilios . J . Wotton , F . C . Hallett , J . U . Valentine , J . Beswetherick , A . T . Crossley , P . G Dobson , J . J . O . Evans , E . Andrews , II . A . Mcliryde , and E . Silk , all of 30 ; , ; W . A . Tolchard , 2595 ; C . Barrett , 2595 ; C . Jeffery , 21 S 9 ; W . Yolland , W . Penally , 2180 ; and R . Musgrave .

There were also present Bros . J . Henry Jones , Chap . 2 C 41 ; Alf . Burden , 450 ; ] . Cljmo , S . W . 21 S 9 ; A . W . Cove , J . D . 2 iSy ; J . D . Dobbs , 2720 ; Thos . W . B . Hutchings , 2725 ; K . Hamilton , 147 ; and F . Bambury , W . H . Bonner , J . W ., R . J . Jones , S . D ., VV . A . Onn , J . D ., W . Thomas , Or ? ., II . Marks , I . G ., S . J . Furler , F , Mullis , VV . G . Hole , F . Linter , R . K . Gilpin , T . Hill , F . W . Lockyear , A . E . Gunning , and A . Pragnell , all of 303 .

The installation ceremony was impicssively perfirmed by Bro . G , P . N . Burden , father of the installed VV . M ., after which the W . M . invested his ofiicers as tollows : Hros . J . Wotton , I . P . M . ; W . II . Bonner , S . W . ; R . J . Jones , J . W . ; F . C . Mallett , Treas . ; J . V . Valentine , Sec ; VV . A . Onn , S . D . ; F . W . Warren , ( . D . ; A . T . OnssWy , P . M ., D . C ; V . Linter , I . G .: W . A . Thomas , Org . ; F . Mullis and T . Hill , Stwds . ; and W . Uobbins , Tyler .

The Installing Master ' s family associations with Benevoleent Lod ; je are a record in its existence and something to be proud of . In 1794 Bro . G . G . P . N . Burden ' s (; rt lullalhcr was installed the first W . Mister of the lodge , and in 1 S 17 his father was I HI CUM il with the same position . He ( Bro . Burden ) was elected Master in 1 . S 70 and 1 K 71 , tr . d at tho beginning of the second century of the lodge , which was in February , iby-i , he was again installed W . M ., and being the oldest Past Master ol the lodge he

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was honoured with the collar of Prov . J . G . W . During that year it was his pleasure to initiate his son ( Mr . W . J . N . Burden ) into the mysteries of Freemasonry , and on Monday , the 12 th inst ., he was privileged to fill the Installing Master ' s chair to carry through the ceremony of raising his son to the high office of Worshipful Master , and in the presence too of his second son ( Bro . Alf . Burden ) who happened to be home from Johannesburg .

It was a unique occurrence that the grandfather of the Installing Master should have been one ot the founders of the lodge , which had preserved a continuity of work ng under the date of the warrant , March 25 th , 1794 , the seal of which bore the words " Devon and Exeter Provincial Grand Lodge , " under the constitution of the Grand Lodge of England . The banquet was held at Bro . H . A . McBry de ' s London Hotel , and served in grand style . The large room was made very snug and comfortable by arranging screens and set scenes used on the stage , the background bei ng a landscape piece as high almost as

the celling . The table decorations were strikingly effective and admiied . On snowwhite damask cloth a strip of pale blue silk was laid in wavy folds , the same being studded with silver sparklets—glistening in the depths of the creases , but not with dazzling brilliancy , so as to avoid gaudiness . The extreme edge was finished off with a border of Farleyense fern ia tiny sprays—a . distinct and decidedly effective change from smilax , so often used . There was a plentiful set out of cut blooms—towering arums and white and pale blue hyacinths , all in keeping with the colours recognised by the lodge . The arrangement of the table did credit to the host and hostess , and the excellent menu was referred to in the highest terms .

Harmony and Industry Lodge , No . 381 . On Thursday , the Sth instant , the installation of the W . M . took place in the handsome and newly-decorated rooms of the above lodge at Dirwen , East Lanes . The Installing Master was Bro . Franklin Thomas , P . M ., P . P . S G . W ., P . P . G . R . Oxon . This is looked upon as a record event in the installation of any W . M ., it being the 3 Sth consecutive occasion on which Bro . Thomas performed the cerenuny in this lodge . Although there are brethren , members of this , who are prepared to do the ceremony ,

they have invariably given way , and extended the invite to Bro . Thomas , and , notwithstanding his advanced age—over S 2 years—the ceremony was performed in his usual admirable manner , his youthful vigour apparently unabated . Bro . J . Wardley , P . M . took his place as Investing Officer , a ceremony which has now been performed by him for near upon 20 years . Besides the members ot the lodge eight other lodges were represented . A painful reminder was visibly present in the investing ceremony through the

absence of the late W . M ., who would othrwise have been invested as I . P . M ., to which Bro . Wardley alluded . Bro . J . H . Bury , the last VV . M ., a brother highly respected in the town ot Datwen , and who had been bead oS the Overseer's office for many years , was elected W . M . on the 12 th December , 1 S 9 S , and died on the 12 th December , 1 S 99 , the lodge being in mourning for the sad event . Bro . James Cocker , S . W ., was elected and installed on the Sth instant as W . M . The new VV . M . is an ex-Mayor of the town , and an Alderman . The following brethren were invested as officers for the coming

year : Bros . Dr . Steele , S . W . ; R . T . Lomax , J . W .,- J . H . Ellison , Sec ; j . Wsrdley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . and D . of C . ; C . H . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt ; of Works , Charity Commissioner ; W . G . Procter , B . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; John Lightbown , S . D . ; Wm . Kershaw , J . D . ; G . G . Sames , Org . ; A . Beswick , I . G . ; J . Lowe , O . G . ; and Hy . Leach and R . Rawlinson , StwJs . The brethren afterwards celebrated the Festival of St . John . A few weeks ago the brethren of this lodge subscribed near upon £ 50 for Bro . the Mayor of Darwen ' s Reservists' Fund .

Ardwick Lodge , No . 2185 . The regular meeting of this Iburishing lodge was held at the Mosley Hotel , Manchester , on the 12 th inst ., when the following were present : Bros . H . G . Walker , W . M . ; W . Rostron , I . P . M . ; J . CChapman , S . W . ; E . Turner , J . W . ; W . J . Melling , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; D . 0 , tara , S . D . ; J . Whittaker , J . D . : W . E . Mowbray , Org . ; K . Malies , I . G . ; J . C . Tilley , P . M . ; J . W . Atkinson , P . M . ; C . Deakin ,

John Cook , W . Higginbottom , C . Taylor , W . Lindop , J . Leatherbarrow , O . E . Fowles , G . E . Griffiths , Geo . Thompson , J . II . Astall , H . R . Thomas , J . Grime , J . C . Grime , and S . Shelmerdine . Visitors : Bros . M . Goth , J . W . 5 S 1 ; Geo . J . Critchley , 11 G 1 ; A . Piatt , I . P . M . ion ; Buckley Carr , P . M . 1101 and 145 S , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . L . Owen , 1459 ; and Rodgers , 15 SS .

I'he lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bro . John Cook was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., Bro . H . G . Walker , who also gave the working tools and the ancient cha-ge , the whole of the work being rendered in a most able and maste rful style . It being election night , this part of the business was proceeded with , Bro . J . C . Chapman , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . Rostron Treasurer . Three brethren were also elected Auditors . A sum of £ 20 was vottd fiom the Lodge Charity Fund to be given to the East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution .

After " Hearty good wishes " from the visiting brethren , the loige was closed . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to at the social board which followed . A large number of the brethren contributed to the harmony of the evening with song and recitation .

Horwich Lodge , No . 2324 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesdiy evening , the 13 th instant , at the Biidge Hotel , Horwich , when there were present Bros . W . 11 . llowarth , W . M . j VV . W . Glover , S . W . ; Jas . Ryder , J . W . j the Rev . T . Storey-Bates , Chap . ; H . R . Thornton , P . M , P . P . D . G . Reg ., Sec . ; F . Thornham , S . D . ; Ralph Bates , D . C . ; R . Harrison , I . G . ; W . Baldwin , John Wood , R . Court , and J . II . Hadlield , Stwds . ; W . M . Vatley , P . M . ; V . M . Palmer , P . M . ; /„ Tcllow , P . M . ; John Evans , P . M . ; J . Hop wood

llowarth , P . M . ; Parr , Jolly , Clarkson , Guthrie , Siawcross , Yates , Cunliffe , Jones , Barker , Stacey , Dickens , Compton , Hope , Booth , Backley , and Sadler . Visitors : Bros . J . Dawbcr , Prov . G . O . jIBrindle , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; H . Margison , VV . M . 112 G ; J . E . Panter , S . D . 1032 ; and R . FitZDatrick , 10 G ( S . C ) . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . Compton was duly passed to the Second Degree . The next business was the raising of Bros . Barker , Buckley , Stacey , and Dickens , by Bro . VV . M . Varley , P . M ., assisted by the W . M . This took the form of a thorough

musical ceremony , and as the same had not been attempted in the lodge for some years , it proved a rich treat for the members and visitors present . Bro . Varley moved in a most stirring manner that a subscription be sent from the Lodge Funds in aid of the " distressed brethren in the Transvaal . " This was seconded and carried unanimously , and the W . M . promised to send it at one ; . The W . M . proposed , and it was carried unanimously , that a similar subscription b : given to the fund in aid of the " Local Volunteers going out to South Africa . " Alter "Hearty goad wi . hes" the brethren retired to refreshment . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts followed .

During the evening the W . M . presented to each of the three newly-married brethren , Bros . Farquharson , Harrison , and Guthrie , a handsome marble timepiece subscribed by members ot the lodge . A most enjoyable evening was spent , the following brethren contributing to the harmony of the meeting , Bros . Dawber , Prov . G . O . ; VV . H . llowarth , W . M . ; W . M . Varley , E- VV . Buckley , Rev . Storey Bates , Baldwin , Glover , and Hadfield .

Rahere Lodge , No . 2546 . A meeting of this lodge was held at Frascati's Restaurant on th ; I 3 'h inst ., Bro J . R . Recce , M . D ., VV . M ., being in the chair . Bro . James Calvert , M . D ., 1 S 27 , and Warden of the College , St . Bartholomew's Hospital , was elected a joining member , and Bro . E . H . Thompson was passed to the Second D .-gree . Bro . E . C t ' ripps , P . P . G . D . C Gloucester , delivered in a most impressivj manner the 3 nd Section of the Second Lecture . The brethren and their guests afterwards dined together .