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November 1913 installed as M.W. Grand Master Mason [above]. He passed away in December 1930. His son, Captain John
Christie Stewart, who was also a member of No. 7, was installed as Provincial Grand Junior Deacon in April 1923 by his father and
also progressed through the ranks and was installed as Provincial Grand Master of Lanarkshire Middle Ward on February 1931.
Captain J.C. Stewart was M.W. Grand Master 1942 -1945 and Provincial Grand Master 1931 - 1966. The Stewart family father and
son led the Province of the Middle Ward of Lanarkshire for 74 consecutive years.
95. Randolph, 12th Earl of Galloway 1945-49
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Randolph Algernon Ronald Stewart, 12th Earl of Galloway (21 November 1892–1978) was the son of Randolph Stewart, 11th
Earl of Galloway.
On 14th October 1924, he married Philippa Fendall Wendell. They had two children:
Lady Antonia Marian Amy Isabel Stewart (b. 3 December 1925)
Randolph Keith Reginald Stewart, 13th Earl of Galloway (b. 14 October 1928)
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Randolph Algernon Ronald Stewart, 12th Earl of Galloway
Peerage - February 7, 1920, 12th Earl of Galloway, Randolph Algernon Ronald Stewart
(November 22, 1892 to June 13, 1978, age 85)
Lord Lieutenant (the representative of the Crown in a county) Kirkcudbright 1932-1975
Lt.Col the 12th Earl of Galloway - Randolph Algernon Ronald Stewart
Education: Harrow; RMC, Sandhurst.
Gazetted (officially announced a member of) Scots Guards, 1913; served European War, 1914-1915 (prisoner); Hon. Attaché, HM
Legation at Berne, 1918; ADC to Military Governor at Cologne, 1919; LtCol commanding 7th (Galloway) Bn KOSB, 17.6.1939-
27.3.1940, now Hon. Col; JP Kirkudbrightshire; Grand Master Mason of Scotland, 1945-1949; Lord Lieutenant of Kircudbrightshire,
1932-1975
Randolph Algernon Ronald Stewart, Baron Stewart of Garlies, 12th Earl of Galloway, was the elder son of the 11th Earl and
succeeded to the title on the death of his father in February 1920. He died in 1979.
The first Earl of Galloway was created in 1623, and from that time onwards successive Earls have played an important part in the
naval, military and civil affairs of this country. It is, perhaps, not unworthy of note that Lord Galloway's father served in the Crimean
War and in India in 1855-57. Lord Galloway was initiated into Lodge St Ninian, No.499, and became Right Worshipful Master in
1934, when he also took office in Grand Lodge for the first time as Junior Grand Deacon. He was appointed Depute Provincial
Grand Master of Galloway in 1936.
With the restrictive years of war receding, Lord Galloway was elected as Grand Master Mason in 1945, and held office until 1949.
During this period the search for a new Grand Secretary was begun, and it fell to Lord Galloway to institute a committee to
recommend the selection. In 1948 Brother Dr Buchan was appointed. My earliest masonic recollection of both these men, who were
to become such delightful friends, was at Limekilns when I was raised to the Third Degree in my Mother Lodge (Elgin and Bruce) in
1948.
Lord Galloway applied a twinkling severity to his Freemasonry. His perfect knowledge of ritual and his natural kindliness of nature
married well, and as a former officer in the Scots Guards things had to be right.
His Freemasomy was not confined to the Craft. Perhaps his most invaluable able service was given to the Royal Arch between
1953-70 when, as First Grand Principal, he toured the widely separated Chapters at home and abroad. Usually accompanied by his
wife, Lady Galloway, whose lovely charm added an extra brilliance to the overseas tours, her sudden death in 1974 was a grievous
blow to him, as he was already in failing health. At the time of his death he was Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme
Council for Scotland.
Among many attributes, which endeared him in Masonic company, was his amazing ability to recall the names of brethren whom he
had met during his extensive travels. He seemed to revel in the hard work of these tours, and hardly flagged when he returned
home. I remember his speech at the Festival of St Andrew, after one such tour to South Africa on Royal Arch business, when his
words were a most perfect model - full of compassion, good humor and authority.
From 1934 he was Lord Lieutenant of the Stewartry, and he retained an active interest in the Territorial Army. He loved his home at
Cumloden, and its forests and garden were his special care. Very much a Stewart by birth and service, it was an increasing sadness
to him in later life that infirmity made attendance at Masonic meetings impossible. Those of us who served him give thanks for an
example of constancy and courteous perfection.
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