Provincial Grand Lodge Of Durham.

Pattison , VV . M . 97 ; R . Singleton , S . W . 97 ; E . Potts , W . M . 16 7 6 "; D . Murray , W . M . 1712 ; W . B . Ferguson , J . W . 97 ; W . Brandt , P . M . 13 S 9 ; J . G . Kirtley , l . P . M . ; R . Shadforth , P . M . 949 ; D . G . Smith , W . M . 661 ; G . Robson , VV . M . ; T . Potter , P . M . 240 ; J . Todd , VV . M . 1274 ; W . Ross , W . M . 1970 ; W . Davidson , l . P . M . 1970 ; W . Logan , VV . M . 124 ; A . Carr , l . P . M . ; S . Wilson , P . M . ; J . Sewell , P . M . 124 ; J . Sedcole , VV . M . ; A . McDougall , P . M . 1119 ; J . F . Hillier ,

l . P . M . ; W . Donkm , P . M . 1334 ; W . Dodd , W . M . 531 ; VV . T . Tate , P . M . 764 ; E . D . Brown , P . M . 509 ; G . Lazonby , W . M . 940 ; T . Bowman , VV . M . 141 S ; D . B . Tod , W . M . 1121 ; A . Allan , P . M . 1121 ; John ' . Heslop , W . M . 1932 ; T . Coates , W . M . 1650 ; W . Swales , P . M . 1650 ; W . Love , W . M . ; S . Holdsworth . l . P . M . 2019 ; J . Egglestone , ; jun ., P . M . 1494 ; Sir Farrer Herschell , M . P ., P . M . Lambton Lodge ; R . VV . Cummins , P . P . G . P . Northumberland ; J . C . Moor , l . P . M . 97 , S . W . 2039 , P . G . J . D . ( Freemason ) ; and others .

The ceremony was commenced with the offering of prayer and the reading of a portion of Scripture by the Prov . Grand " Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . J . LAWSON . The Ear ] of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master , and Prov . Grand Master of VVest Lancashire , together with the other distinguished visitors of other provinces , were then saluted according to ancient custom .

The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER then addressed the Provincial Grand Lodge , and stated the business of the meeting . He congratulated the brethren on the choice H . R . H . the Grand Master had made of Sir Hedworth

Williamson for the Provincial Grand Master of that province ; and he felt perfectly certain that choice was fully in accord with their feelings —( applause)—and he congratulated them that they would have a Grand Master , not only one who was a good Mason , but one who would fulfil the duties of the office most perfectly . ( Loud applause . )

A deputation of distinguished brethren then retired , accompanied by the Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies , Bro . E . Hudson , to introduce the Prov . G . M . designate . The deputation consisted of Bros . Jos . Dodds , M . P . ; James Laidler , Mayor of Durham ; E . D . Davis , Newcastle ; T . G . Mabane , Mayor of South Shields ; B . Levy , Sunderland ; Dr . S . Gourley , Hartlepool ; C . S . Love , West Hartlepool ; and A . S . Fowler , Stockton .

The deputation then introduced Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , P . G . M . designate , the brethren standing to order as Freemasons . As the procession moved to the dais , the brethren sang , "Hail ! Masonry Sublime ! " led by Bros . Whitehead , P . G . O ., Thos . Walker , Leatham , and Nutton , of Durham Cathedral choir . Cushions , upon which were the collar and jewel of the P . G . M ., and the apron and gauntlets were borne by Bro . VV .

Logan , W . M . Marquis of Granby Lodge , No . 124 ; and Bro . Dr . Lionel Booth , S . W . Norman Lodge , No . 1334 . The Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . R . HUDSON , then read the patent of the P . G . M . designate , after which the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , duly obligated , invested the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Sir Hedworth Williamson , whom he then placed in the chair as the head of the province , amid the loud plaudits of the Provincial Grand Lodge .

The Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies , Bro . E . HUDSON , then proclaimed the newl y-initiated P . G . M ., who was saluted according to ancient form .

Sir HEDWORTH WILLIAMSON , Bart ., P . G . M ., who was loudly applauded , said it was rather difficult for him to address that meeting , and he would do it under feelings of the most deep gratitude for the very kind way in which Lord Lathom addressed them , and the way in which they had received his address . It was difficult for him to acknowledge the manner in which they had received his lordship ' s remarks . He had had

most kind letters from his noble brother Grand Masters of the North Riding and of Northumberland , both of whom were unable to be present . It was , however , very gratifying to see close to him a very distinguished brother , namely , the Ri ght Worshipful Prov . Grand Master for West Yorkshire , and so many other distinguished Masons . He hoped and trusted he might be able to so rule that province that the Craft , already so prosperous , should

at all events not deteriorate . He would spare no pains to do what he could to carry it on even more prosperously . ( Applause . ) There were two ways , it seemed to him , in which this could be effected . First , that he should try impartially to discharge his duties , and , secondly , that he should be assisted and supported by the loyalty and zeal of the brethren . ( Applause . ) He felt sure he could succeed in his part , and he felt equally confident that the

brethren would give him their loyal zeal and assistance . It seemed to him that the simplest course he could pursue was to imitate his two predecessors . ( Applause . ) He would endeavour , as far as possible , to faithfully imitate the kindliness of his noble friend who had so lately gone from them , and he would also try to imitate as much as he could the unswerving though courteous rule of his late friend , John Fawcett . ( Applause . ) Lord Londonderry was

too short a time with them for many of the brethren present to discover his numerous good qualities , but he possessed one of the greatest recommendations any one could possess , namely , those who knew him best loved him most . ( Loud applause . ) The noble lady who mourned his loss had shown her interest in the Craft by presenting the Masonic clothing of the late marquess , which he ( Sir Hedworth ) now wore , to the province . ( Applause . )

That , of course , was a special Grand Lodge , and therefore no formal acknowled gment to the noble marchioness could there be given ; but at the annual meeting he would make it his duty to see that a vote of thanks was tendered to her . ( Applause . ) He had also been presented with the Masonic clothing of the late Bro . John Fawcett . His intention was to present the collar of his friend , the late Bro . John Fawcett , to the Grand Lod ge , and he would wish it to be framed and hung up in a conspicuous

place in the Grand Lodge , so that every brother might see the memento of one who was certainly the best Mason he ever saw , and who was his oldest and dearest friend . ( Applause . ) He thanked them all very sincerely , and Lord Lathom particularly , for the kind way in which they had received him . He would do his duty as well as he possibly could , and he hoped to have fhe help of every Mason in the province , however humble his position "light be . ( Loud applause . )

Bro . W . LOGAN , W . M . 124 , then presented the following address to the Provincial Grand Master on behalf of the Durham Lodges Nos . 124 and 1334 . To the Right Worshipful Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Past Grand Warden , Provincial

Grand Master of the Provinee of Durham . ., We , the Masters , Wardens , and Brethren of the Marquis of Granby Lodge , p o . 124 , and of the Norman Lodge , No . 1334 , of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , "oiden in the ancient city of Durham , do most heartily congratulate you on your WPointment by the Grand Master of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , to the

dis"nguished rank of Provincial Grand Master of the Province of Durham . ennf smirch / welcome you to our ancient city . We are sensible of the honour you enter on the Fraternity , and we feel sure , from your long and continued services to reemasonry ) n this province , and your public and private devotion to the Craft , that jour new duties will be performed with fervency and zeal . thr . . earnes "y Pray 'he G . A . O . T . U . to spare you for many years to be the ruler of ° e province , and that when summoned from this sublunary abode , you may ascend to

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the Grand Lodge above , where the World ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for evermore . Signed on behalf of Lodge 124—WILL LOGAN ' , VV . M . ; J OSEPH LAWSON , S . W . ; W . CRAWFORD , J . W . ; W . H . OLIVKR , Secretary . Lodge 1334—WM . CLARKE ROBINSON , W . M .,- LIONEL BOOTH , S . W . ; ROBERT HAUXWELL , J . VV . ; GEO . S . SHAW , Secretary . This twenty-first day of August , A . D . 1 SS 5 ; A . L . 5 SSV

Ihe Provincial Grand Master , Sir HEDWORTH WILLIAMSON , in accepting the address , said he augured from the date of the appointment of the two lodges , one very old and the other comparatively new , that he would be supported by the Masons at large . ( Applause . ) Canon Tristram ' s appointment as Dep . Provincial Grand Master having been announced , amid loud applause ,

The PROV . GRAND MASTER stated that he had selected the Canon on account , first , of his intimate knowledge of Masonry ; secondly , his social position ; and , thirdly , his continued residence in the province . He referred in eulogistic terms to the ability of Canon Tristram , and the fame he had achieved as an author and traveller .

At the conclusion of the Provincial Grand Master ' s remarks , Bro . R . Hudson , P . G . S ., presented Bro . Canon Tristram , who was formall y in-¦ stalled , and invested the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , after which the latter thanked the Provincial Grand Master for the honour he had conferred upon him , and the brethren for the manner in which they had received the appointment . He remarked that he had been connected with the Masonic Order for about 40 years . ( Applause . )

At the conclusion of the ceremony in the Lecture Hall , the brethren formed in procession and marched into the Cathedral , where a special service was held . Prayers were read b y Bro . Canon Cooper , the first lesson by Canon Smith Dorian , and the second by Archdeacon Hamilton , Sub-Dean . Mr . Liddie , in the absence of Dr . Armes , officiated at the organ . The service was Turle in D , the anthem being "Zadok the Priest " ( Handel ) .

Ihe sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . Canon IRISTRAM , L . S . D ., F . R . S ., who took for his text Ecclesiastes , chapter 9 , verse 10 : " Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do , do it with thy might , for there is no work , nor device , nor knowledge , nor wisdom in the grave , whither thou goest . "

They were not there , he said , to discuss and weigh the principle and worth of Masonry . There were other times and other places where such disquisitions would be in season . They were there in practical recognition of the great fundamental teaching of a society built up by God-fearing men , and that teaching which was sung in the words of their founder , King Solomon , was "My son , fear thou the Lord of the King , and meddle not with them that are given to change . " Not many months had passed since he was called upon to set forth from that place the three

foundation principles of Masonry—godliness , loyalty , and charity , or brotherly love . These three principles formed the basis of all civilised society , which without the recognition of individual responsibility to God , all social order , all obedience to the common weal , all humane sympathy and fellow-feeling with all our kind was impossible . These were their aims , but the work of Masonry was for time . The work of Christianity was for time and eternity . Work in time prepared and fitted for work through eternity . To such work the wise man referred when he wrote the words of the text . Two who were

with them at their last gathering were now gone , and their places were empty—places which this generation would never see supplied . With them was that day their Royal brother , exalted in the Craft , and not less exalted in the love and esteem of every loyal Englishman . A kingly son of their Royal mother , with right kingly virtues illustrated in every act of daily life : a perfect type of Masonic brotherhood . The last great public pageant in which that prince took part before his sudden removal was held in the cathedral , when at the head of their Order he worshipped there . He had left his mark

behind him . In his short career , whatever his hand found to do he did it with all his might . Life was not measured by years . Their assemblage that day told of another bereavement . They were gathered to instal a worthy successor to that most noble Provincial Grand Master who for but four years was permitted to rule over that provincethe heir of a name and a race which was interwoven with the history not of their county alone , but of their country . He proved during his short career as Grand Master how

worthy he was to rule . His exalted rank illustrated Masonic virtues . A sufferer for years , rarely free from pain , he spared no effort , however severe , in the performance of his Masonic functions , for unless , when absent on service for the State or the public cause , he left to his Deputy none of those duties for the personal performance of which good reason would not have been lacking . Time was short . Soon it would be too late to add orsubstract . " Life was real , Life was earnest , And the grave was not its goal ; Dust thou art , to dust returnest , Was not spoken of the soul . "

Lives of great men all remind us , We can make our lives sublime , And , departing , leave behind us , Footprints on the sand of time . Their footprints would soon be forgotten , but not the result of their work . For weal or woe that would remain . Work done for God , work done for man , would never die , but would be laid up in the store-house of eternity . The time was coming , nay was now

upon them , when the principles upon which the Masonry of thousands of years would be put to the test . It would be tried and sifted , as would all the principles of organised society . Then would it be seen that Masonry was not a visionary scheme of Utopian dreamers and idlers , but the federation of men who knew that without order there could be no progress , that without the recognition of every other man ' s rights there would be no security for their own ; that without the submission of the human will lo the Supreme Law of God there could be no foundation of morality or truth or justice ; that there

would be no natural right save that of the strongest ; that without a firm faith in the life beyond the grave , whither they were all going , there was no curb on the passions , no restraining influence of the selfishness of men other than brute force . It was for Masons to show—whilst schemes were being dangled by designing and unscrupulous men before the eyes of the needy and desperate—that they had at heart the welfare of all ; that none were too humble , too ignorant , or too degraded to be beyond their efforts to raise ,

to guide , and to save them . Masonry , true Masonry , was a movement of chivalry which would succour the helpless , rescue the fallen , and protect the weak . They were members one with another . Masons ought to be—and should they not be—the leaders of the federation of humanity , not in a blind equalisation , but in a symphony of many different notes , combining all in one mighty harmony , each exactly fitting into his own place . The rev . Canon then added a few words in support of the county hospital , on behalf of which a collection was made at the end of the service .

After the service the brethren returned to the Lecture Hall , where Provincial Grand Lodge was closed , after the PROV . GRAND MASTER had expressed the thanks of the lodge for the presence of the Deputy Grand Master , and the very admirable services of the Provincial Grand Secretary , the Provincial Directors of Ceremonies , and the other officers for their excellent arrangements . Subsequently the brethren met in the Castle Hall ,

where luncheon was partaken of . Sir Hedworth Williamson , P . G . M ., presided , and was supported right and left by Bros , the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M ., Canon Tristram , T . W . Tew , Dr . Bell , Sir Farrer Herschell , V . Williamson , J . Dodds , M . P ., R . H . Holmes , Col . Dalgetti , H . Green , Col . Potter , C . B ., Rev . J . Lawson , J . W . Barnes , R . A . Luck , E . D . Davis , and G . Spain .

The loyal toasts having been given and heartily responded to , and that of "The G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " the PROV . GRAND MASTER proposed "The M . W . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master ; the R . W . the Earl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master ; and the Officers of . Grand Lodge . He referred to the fact of brethren high in the Craft being appointed to fulfil important positions in Her Majesty ' s Government , a