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, Amp lest character , and by request there were no flowers save a sprig of acia which was laid at the head of the coffin . From the lodge called " on ^ ereency " immediately at the close of the funeral service was , however , sent an bunoance of choice flowers to the inmates of the Weymouth Royal Hospital , Weymouth Eye Infirmary , Weymouth Sanatorium , and the Dorchester County Hospital , to brighten and cheer the wards of the sick at present in those institu-I ' ons—just the course which we feel our dear brother would have chosen . As a Freemason his loss will be keenly felt , not only in his own lodge and province ,

hut in the much wider sphere of Masonry . Initiated in All Souls' Lodge , No 170 , in 1 S 75 , he then commenced a quarter of a century of unbroken fidelity nd zeal in the cause of the Brotherhood . He filled the chair of his lodge twice—1884 and 188 S . He held the office of P . J . G . W . for Dorset in 1 S 91 . In due course he became a companion of All Souls' Royal Arch Chapter , No . 170 , he frequently held the office of Principal Sojourner , and ever discharged the important duties attached thereto with marked ability . Ih the year 1887 he filled the chair

of First Principal , and in 1895 held the office of P . G . J , for the province . On the nSth February , 1889 , he took his K . T . Degree in All Souls' Preceptory , No . 31 , Weymouth , and the same date his Degree of K . M . in the All Souls ' Priory . I " 18 93-94 he presided over the All Souls' Preceptory as its Eminent Preceptor , and in 1899 the Provincial Prior ot Dorset , Qir Richard Howard , appointed him to the distinguished office of

Sub-Prior which he held up to the time of his decease . It was only in January last that the Provincial Prior presented him with a splendid jewel of his office to mark his sense of the splendid work done by him not only in connection with that Degree , but in every Degree in Masonry . On the 17 th April , 1890 . he was perfected in Weymouth Chapter ( Rose Croix ) , No . 4 ; in 1893 he took his 30 ; and in 1895-6 he was M . W . S . of Weymouth Chapter . He did not join the Mark Degree until comparatively late in his Masonic career ; but his zeal in this Degree as in all others was marked . It was on the 17 th

November , 1891 , he was , with nine other brethren , advanced in All Souls' Mark Lodge , No . 126 ; he filled the chair in 18 95 , and held the office of Prov . Mark J . G . W . in 1895 . He was for many years a member of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 , London , and took the keenest interest with members of that lodge in searching out the hidden arts and secret mysteries , and it was only through increased infirmities that he was f . t length compelled to resign his membership . Hewas theauthorof a valuable work—with limited number of

copiesentitled " Historic Notes on All Souls' Lodge , " with preface by W . Bro . W . J . Hughan , giving a most minute and . interesting history of everything connected with that ancient lodge from earliest time down to 1896 . He took the greatest interest in the cause of Charity , serving the office of Steward to each of the three great Charities . He was lor many years Charity Steward of his own lodge , and at the time of his decease held the office of Vice-Chairman of the Dorset Masonic Charity , and held a number of votes in each of the Charities . It was in

the year 1 SS 8 , being the second year of his occupying the chair of All Souls ' Lodge , Weymouth , that under his supervision extensive alterations were made in the Masonic Hall of that town . The ceremony of re-opeiii .-. g the lodge is thus referred to in " Historic Notes" — " Aug . 10 , 1 S 8 S , a Red Letter day in the annals of the Lodge . A meeting of more than usual interest and importance marked the re-opening . The W . M ., Zillwood Milledge , a name connected with Freemasonry in Weymouth for close upon a century threw

himself with characteristic vigour and earnestness into the work of renovation , and the result was in every way a great success , " & c , & c . During the last year of his earthly career he had the satisfaction—mainly through his initiation—of seeing the All Souls Preceptory and Weymouth Chapter Rose Croix , both brought up to date not only in points of ritual but also as to their appointments and fitments ,

and in accordance with directions of Great Priory and the Supreme Council 33 . Thus will be seen has passed away one of whom it may truly be said he spent the best years of his life in the cause of Masonry . We doubt not he has gained the Grand Lodge above , where we hope hereafter to meet again , and may we whilst permitted by T . G . A . O . T . U . to remain here below endeavour as far as in us lies to follow the example he so brightly set us .

BRO . H . V . CAVILL . It is with sincere regret that we announce the death of Bro . Henry Vincent Cavil ] , who has for upwards of 31 years acted as the Great Northern Railway stationmaster at Luton . ¦ The melancholy event has caused a profound feeling of sadness amongst all grades of Lutonians during the last few days , a sentiment that was accentuated by the tragic suddenness of the call which came to our respected brother to quit this terrestrial abode . It seems that , as was his wonted custom , Bro , Cavill was taking a brief period of rest in the house on Saturday

evening , the 30 th ult ., shortly after seven o ' clock . His daughters had left him at about that time , and on their return at about eight o ' clock they were greatly alarmed at finding him stretched upon the couch and breathing heavily . It was evident that he felt unwell , for his collar had been removed . Dr . Bolton Thomson was sent for , and Dr . Lloyd came later on , and the medical men pronounced the

sufferer to have had an apoplectic seizure , there having been a sudden rush of blood to the head . All was done for the unfortunate brother that could be ; but he never regained consciousness , and eventually passed away- at three o ' clock on the following Sunday morning . It is difficult to suggest any cause for the sudden seizure . Bro . Cavill had been appaiently in his usual health of late , and on the Saturday afternoon named he was cheerful and jovial as ever . The lamentable

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tidings spread like wildfire , and created a very painful sensation amongst those whose pleasure it had been to be acquainted with him . The members of his family received innumerable tokens of the affectionate regard in which the deceased was held by the townspeople generally . The afflicting intelligence was communicated to many of his private friends at the places of worship on the following Sunday morning , and there was a profound sorrow manifested by these .

Bro . Cavill was born at Melton Mowbray , Leicestershire , 60 years ago last November . He entered the service of the Great Northern Railway in his youthful days . At one period he resided at Lincoln , and here he married . Later on he became the first Great Northern stationmaster at Gainsborough , and after a couple of years at that place he was transferred to Luton . He resided in this own upwards of -u years , and had come to be regarded almost as inseparable

from the Great Northern Railway . A somewhat pathetic fact is that he was contemplating an early retirement on a superannuation allowance , and was looking forward to spending some years in private life with his daughters . But it was not to be . During his long term in Luton the deceased had secured the confidence and esteem of all with whom he was brought in contact . As a railway official he was courteous and considerate , and traders with whom

he had business relations are prompt to acknowledge the kindliness with which he discharged his arduous and responsible duties . As a Freemason Bro . Cavill had obtained to high rank . Initiated in the St . John the Baptist Lodge , No . 475 , on October 19 , 1888 , he served in the various offices of the lodge , and finally filled the position of Worshipful Master in the session of 1895-6 . His Masonic work won the admiration of his fellow members , and

when Provincial rank was awarded him it was by common consent agreed that he had amply merited the palm which was thus accorded to him . At the last Provincial Grand Lodge for Bedfordshire he was appointed Provincial Grand Pursuivant , and was duly invested by Lord Ampthill ( the Prov . Grand Master ) . Bro . Cavill was indefatigable in the discharge of his lodge duties , and had secured the esteem of the brethren . He was ever ready to perform work that might be

entrusted to him , and he was not only regular and punctual but brought to bear sterling ability and considerable enthusiasm . He was a faithful and diligent member of the St . John the Baptist Lodge of Instruction , No . 47 S , where he discharged the duties appertaining to the office of Preceptor with exemplary diligence and fidelity . At the periodical meetings of this body his genial presence and cheerful encouragement to his juniors will be greatly missed . Not

only was he prominent in Craft Masonry , for he was one of the Principals in the Chiltern Royal Arch Chapter , No . 1470 , which holds its meetings at the Luton Town Hall , while he ; was also an officer of the Lea Lodge of Mark Masters , No . 405 At the customary meeting of the St . John the Baptist Lodge of Instruction on the 2 nd instant , the appointed work was deferred and a lodge of sorrow was conducted by Bro . Gladwell , assisted by Bros . Wardill , McNamara , and Evans . The

ceremony was deeply impressive . At a later stage the following resolution was proposed by the Hon . Secretary , Bro . McNamara : " That the members of the St . John the Baptist Lodge of Instruction desire to place on record the deep grief into which the lamented death of their valued and respected Preceptor , W . Bro . Cavill , has plunjed them , and an expression of their sympathetic regard for their dear brother ' s bereaved relatives . The brethren fully recognise the irreparable

loss which they have sustained by the removal of so eminent and so worthy and tried a friend and fellow worker ; but they bow with resignation to the will of the Great Architect of the Universe . They finally express a fervent hope that when they shall have completed their earthly course , and are called from this sublunary abode they may be deemed worthy to be summoned to join him in the Grand Lodge above , where the world's Great Architect lives and reigns for ever . " Bro .

Wardill seconded , and Bros . Gladwell and Hyder supported , the resolution being passed in silence . Thc interment took place on the 3 rd inst ., when there was a general manifestation of the respect in which the deceased was held in the town The floral designs , which were very numerous and beautiful , included one inscribed " With profound sorrow and fraternal sympathy from the Brethren ol ' St . John the Baptist' Lodge of Freemasons ( 475 ) . " This was made in the form

of a cushion with an indication of the Bible , above which appeared the square and compasses . The base was composed wholly of white flowers—narcissi , double white geraniums , stocks , white cyclamen and lilies—while the Masonic emblems were formed of Prince of Wales and double Parma violets . Lilies of the valley were also utilised , and there were also introduced some sprigs of acacia .

Another Masonic trophy bore the inscription : " A token of affectionate esteem and deepest sympathy from the members of 'St . John the Baptist' Lodge of Instruction ( 475 ) "— " To shine as the stars for ever and ever . " This took the form of an anchor , emblematical of hope , and was composed of white azaleas and violets , with lilies of the valley . Both were exquisitely made .

BRO . WILLIAM BALDWIN . Bro . William Baldwin , of the Duke of Fife Lodge , No . 2345 , Editor and Proprietor of the Clapham Observer , after many months of severe suffering , passed away on Easter Day . His life had be < m one of hard work , and since his

initiation , some years ago , his health had not been good . He took office for a few years , but relinquished it as he was not in fit health to perform the duties . A man very hi ghly respected , there will probably be many at the funeral service at Clapham Parish Church to-morrow ( Saturday ) , at 2 p . m . The body will be interred at Nunhead Cemetery .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS . 113 TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL Will be held on WEDNESDAY , the Sth MAY , IOOI , The MOST WORSHIPFUL PRO GRAND MASTER , THE RIGHT HON . EARL AMHERST , R . W . Provincial Grand Master of Kent , IN THE CHAIR . SecretJ 3 relllren billing to act _ as Stewards on this very important occasion are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the ^ ciary , as early as convenient . Stewards are much needed , and their services will be gratefully received . Office-5 , Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C . F ' * W ' ' HEDGES ' Secret « y-