Craft Masonry.

rhair by Bro . F . H . Greey in a praiseworthy manner , and he subsequently gave the " ternary addresses . The newly-installed W . M . appointed the following as his officers for the ensuing 12 months : Bros . F . H . Greey , I . P . M . ; Dr . James Johnstone , S . W . ; Pari G Griinhold , J . W . ; B . E . Blasby , P . M ., Treas . ; G . C . Rowland , Sec . ; Rev . F Lionel Walsh , Chap . ; G . E . Whetman . S . D . ; H . E . Hornby , J . D . ; W . Fairley , I G H . E . Epps , D . C . ; F . Hampton , Org . ; S . Abell , P . M ., W . J . Orchard , and 1 iV Hatton , Stewards ; and F . G . Mitchell , Tyler . The Secretary reported that the

Treasurer , Bro . B . E . Blasby , P . M ., was not able to attend , through illness and the death of his nephew , and it was resolved that a letter of condolence should be sent to him together with wishes for his speedy restoration to health . Letters expressing regret for non-attendance were received from the following distinguished brethren : Bros . F . Richardson , P . G . D . ; R . Grey , P . G . W . ; J . D- Langton , P . D . G . D . C . ; and the Rev . R . T . Simpson , P . G . C . . . A gentleman was proposed as a candidate for initiation at the next meeting , and , after other businessthe lodge was closedand a banquet followed .

, , In brief terms , the W . M ., Bro . R . A . Brooking , gave "The Queen and the In giving "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , " the W . M . remarked that he was a Prince of Princes , with very numerous friends . "The M . W . Pro G . M ., the Earl Amherst ; the R . W . Deputy G . M ., the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " having been honoured

, _ . . ... Bro . Charles Robinson said that , strictly speaking , he was not entitled to respond as a Grand Officer , as when a Steward went out of office , he was not to hold rank , but , as he was requested by the W . M ., he had much pleasure in acknowledging the toast . He was pleased to be there , because in the days gone by , the lodge had'been a friend to him as they were that night . To commemorate the 25 th anniversary of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ' s year of office as the M . W . G . M ., he had appointed 25 members of the Craft with Past Grand rank , and the universal opinion was that his Royal Highness had

made a grand selection . . Bro . F . H . Greey , I . P . M ., in proposing "The W . M ., Bro . R . A . Brooking , " said that the toast of " The W . M . " was always received in the Richmond Lodge with enthusiasm . ( Great applause . ) The W . M . was everything that was good , and his actions that evening showed that he had all the qualifications for making an excellent ruler , with excellent prospects .

WORSHIP !** * . MASTER . Bro . R . A . Brooking , W . M ., on rising to respond , had an ovation . He thanked Bro . Greey for his kind words , and the members for their hearty greeting , and if at the end of his term of office he was received in the same manner he would be more than satisfied . He was proud to be the Master , and he hoped to do his work up to the standard of the lodge—at any rate , that would be his great aim . He always thought that when he reached the chair it would be the height of his ambition ; but , if he might

say so , now he found it a somewhat easy seat , because he was surrounded by so many dear friends , who would , he felt sure , assist him in every way . They intended to have the usual river outing this year , and he would like , if possible , all those p esent to accompany him on the trip . He should like to mention that the Masons in Richmond proposed to build a Masonic club and hall , which , bethought , would be a great success , as there were a large number of Masons in Richmond and the immediate neighbourhood . In conclusion he said he hoped to have health and strength to promote the prosperity of

, their geed ledge and the happiness of the members . ( Loud applause . ) In submitting the tcast of "The Installing Master and I . P . M ., Bro . F . H . Greey , " the W . M . stated that all those who had seen the working of Bro . Greey , and those who were privileged to witness the ceremony of installation , could testify to its excellence , which was a credit to him , and the members were proud of him . In presenting a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Greey the W . M . remarked that all the members would agree with him that Bro . Greev had more than earned the jewel , as he had worked hard to

prempte the interests of the lodge , and had attended all the meetings , having on several occasions to travel hundreds of miles to do so , which showed beyonrl doubt that he was an enthusiastic Mason , and he earnestly hoped that he might be spared for very many years to wear the token , which would always remind him of the esteem in which he was held by the members . The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm , and Bro . F . H . Greey , LP . M ., on rising to respond had a hearty reception . In feeling terms he acknowledged the toast , observing that the jewel he had received would ever be dear

to him , but words failed to adequately express his gratitude for their great kindness to him during his happy year of office , and which he should never forget . TheW . M . proposed " The Initiates , " and said it was the toast of the evening . If " were not for initiates there would be no work to do . The two they had initiated that evening were both local men and well known and they had given him to understand that they were much surprised with the ceremony of the initiation and that they would not » e content until they were in office . In response , Bro . Fredk . Garrett said what can I say ? I don't know , but you have Men kind enough to drink mv health and now 1 drink vours .

th ^ J ' - ^ ' " * *¦ k "' ' acknowledged the toast , thanking the members for the honour tufty had oestowed upon him in electing him a member of the Craft , and he hoped to be wli ' ' ? , an ^ . successful member . He was deeply impressed with the beautiful ceremony , J * ,. " J *? indeed a great surprise to him and one he should never forget . If it ever 'en to his lot to reach the chair of Worshipful Master he hoped to see present all those hc h * L < l met that evening . wn , u W , M - proposed " The Visitors , " to whom he gave a hearty welcome . Time would not peimit him to refer to all their guests individually , but he made special

Craft Masonry.

reference to Bros . Col . G . T . Guyon , P . M . 1 S 72 ; Major W . J . Bosworth , W . M . 2699 ; Charles Robinson , A . J . Turner , P . M . ; Wm . Ellis , and J . P . Simpson , P . M . 176 , and he had much pleasure in associating their names with the toast . In response ,-Bro . Col . Guyon stated that it was a pleasure to corns there as a guest , but he felt ashamed of himself responding as a visitor in his native place , but he had

been away and hoped to make amends by joining some lodge in Richmond . He had been all over the world and had seen the working of the ritual in many lodges . The Indian lodges were particularly loyal and the members were good workers , and in Africa the Masons were all loyal , and in concluding an interesting speech , he thanked the W . M . and members for the way the visitors had been received and entertained .

Bro . Major Bosworth said that he was glad whet he wis ask id to attend , because he had heard so much of the Richmond Lodge . He had travelled a great deal , and could corroborate all that Bro . Col . Guyon had said as to the loyalty of the-Masons abroad . Bros . Charles Robinson , P . M . ; A . J . Turner , P . M . ; Wm . Elllis , and J . P . Simpson , P . M ., also acknowledged the toast of the Visitors , congratulating the W . M ., and bearing testimony to the excellent working of the lodge and the lavish hospitality of the members .

" The Past Masters , Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers of the Lodge , " having been duly honoured , the Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a mist enjoyable and succe ssful evening . An excellent musical entertainment was provided under the able direction of Bro . H . Wharton Wells . P . M ., Prov . G . Org . Middx , in which the following

wellknown artists took part : Miss Amy Thompson , Bros . Tom Povley , Vivian Bennetts , H . Tipper ( handbells solo , which was much appreciated and encored ) , and Chas . Frood ( humorous sketch ) . Bro . Tom Powlevwas in splendid voice , and received a welldeserved encore for his efforts . Bro . Charles Blackmore ably presided at the pianoforte .

The W . M ., Bro . R . A . Brooking , was initiated in the Richmond Lodge in 18 93 , and six years after , to the day , he was installed W . M ., which is a record in the annals of his lodge . Our brother is young , very enthusiastic in Freemasonry , and his taken a deep interest in the Craft . As a Mason he possesses a sound knowledge of his duties , and under his rule the lodge cannot but flourish . A worthy Mason he .

Zetland Lodge , No . 603 . The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Tofts , Cleckheaton . on Tuesdav eveninp- last . Prpsent ; Rrns . A . Thornton . W . M H . E .

Hodgson , S . W . ; A . Newsholrae , S . W . ; R . VV . Warrener , S . D . ; F . Hirst , acting J . D . ; John Holden , D . C ; Alfred Hall , acting I . G . ; R . H . Jackson , Tyler , S . Halliday , M . D ., P . M ., Chaplain ; W . Armitage , I . P . M . ; Chas . F . Forshaw , LL . D ., D . D . S . ; Alfred Law , J . P . ; C . H . Powell , Dr . P . G . Lodge , M . D . ; J . Hjrdill , E . Jowett , S . Hewitt , C . H . Burrowes , W . N . Hudson , W . H . Sharp , George

Blickburn , J . H . Shelley , and L . R . Wood , Sec Visititors : Bros . Sergeants W . Miller , C . C ; Shilcock , H . Gregg ( all of the Calfe Lodge , No . 325 , Gibra'tar ) , and W . Weaste , of the Military Jubilee Lodge , Dover , No . 2195 , all of whom are stationed at the Bradford Barracks . After the minutes of the last regular lodge meeting had been read and confirmed , and the correspondence communicated , and Bros . Hjrdill , Lodge , Hudson , and Powell were duly passed Fellow Crafts , in a most able manner by the VV . M ., in the order named . Bro . Newsholme , J . W ., gava the working

tools , and the W . M . delivered the address in a most impressive manner . After ** hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed , and the proceeding of the Four Degree entered upon with that zest which refreshment after Ubiur pro luces . The W . M . is to be cordially congratulated on thf ( 1 jurishing sUte of his liigi . B : o . Burrowes , an ititiate of 832 , Rangoon , an affiliated member of 6 ^ 3 , aid well-k 1 > . v 1 i 1 Bradford as one of the leading photographic artists , is presenting to the lojj-e , a portrait of each of the members . These will be framed by Bro . Burrjwes , the VV .. V 1 . occupying the central position of the group .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . MAJOR W . A . WESTON . Bro , Major W . A . Weston died on the 1 st instant at his residence , Innisfallen , Eglington-road , Plumstead , of heart failure and dropsy , after a short illness . His Masonic career was brilliant and exemplary . He was a member of the Nelson Lodge , No . 700 , for some years . He then promoted and founded the United Military Lodge , No . 1536 , and passed the chair . He was also a founder ofthe Ubique Lodge , No . 17 8 9 , and passed the chair in that lodge . He was a

founder and P . Z . of the Ubique Royal Arch Chapter , and a founder and P . M . of the Excelsior and Ubique Mark Lodges . He was a P . Z . of the Union Waterloo Royal Arch Chapter , No . 13 ; and was a subscribing member ot the Military Jubilee Lodge , No . 2195 . He was a P . P . S . G . D . ( Craft ) Kent , a P . P . J . G . W . ( Mark ) Kent , a P . G . I . G . ( Mark ) Eng ., and was a Steward and Life Governor of the Charities—a grand Masonic record . He was in his early days a member of the Royal Regiment of Artillery , and retired from the position of Captain and

Quartermaster of the 3 rd Kent Volunteer Position Artillery with the rank of Major in the army . The funeral took place at Charlton Cemetery on Saturday , the 6 th instant , and was one of the most magnificent that has occurred there for many years . At the special request of Col . Hozier , of the 3 rd Kent , Major-Gen . J . F , Maurice , C . B ., Commandant of the Woolwich Garrison , ordered that the deceased should be buried with full military honours . There was an immense gathering of the peoples of Woolwich ,

Plumstead , and Charlton to witness the obsequies . The coffin , built of solid and polished oak , with burnished mountings , was carried on a gun carriage , drawn by four horses with Artillery drivers . It was surmounted with the deceased's sword , sash , and cocked hat , and covered with handsome wreaths of beautiful flowers . The bands of the 3 rd Kent Artillery and 3 rd Kent ( Queen ' s Own ) Volunteer Rifles played funeral marches from Beethoven and Hindel . These were preceded by a firing party with rifles

reversed , and were followed by the principal mourners . The deceased ' s three sons , Mr . H . Weston ( brother ) ; Capt . J . Prentice and Mr . W . Prentice ( brothersin-law ) ; Major J . Pawson , late R . A . ; Mr . W . F . Nunn , Mr . J . Wale , Mr . VV . B . Cook , and Dr . E . Atkins . Then came the following oflicers of and belonging to the Royal Regiment : Bros . General Maurice , Col . Hozier , Col . J . Ritchie , late R . A ., P . G . S . B . Eng . ; Majors J . Forsdyke , late R . A ., and Murcock , R . A ., P . M , l 7 . Sg ; Capt . Jarvis , R . A . ; C . Hammerton , P . G . Sword Bearer , Eng . ; G .

Townsend , 700 ; Lieut . C . B . Wilkin , R . H . A . ; Lieut , and Riding Master J . Tarr , R . A . ; Capt . R . J . Wishart , R . A ., P . M . 17 . S 9 , P . D . G . W . Malta ; Lieut , H . Chase , A . S . C , 1536 ; Lieut . Staples , 1536 ; Lieut . P . Roberts , A . O . C . ; Lieut . G . Merritt , R . O . C . ; Lieut , and Riding Master E . Rock , 1789 ; Lieut . ] . Learmont , R . H . A ., Sec . 1789 ; Lieut . F . Field , A . S . C ., Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . S . G . W . Kent , G . Kennedy , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., R . Gooding P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., W . Moulds , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and W . Lee , Treas ., all of 1536 , Major Mcintosh , 13 ; W . Tailby , P . M . 13 ; G . Davies , P . M . 13 ; S .

Southgate , P . M . 700 ; G . Taylor , P . M . 700 ; G . Nichols , P . M . 700 ; H . Tufnell , P . M . 700 ; G . Porter , P . M . 700 ; W . Chambers , J . W . 700 ; W . Farrier , P . M . 829 ; G . Laurance , 913 ; A . Capon , 913 ; W . H . Pryce , 913 ; C . H , Canning , P . M . and Treas . 1472 , P . M . and Treas . 2184 , P . P . G . D . Essex ; C . Jolly , P . M . and Sec . 1472 , P . M . and Sec . 21 S 4 , P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex ; and a number of friends and brethren whose names we were unable to obtain . The body of our dear and dead brother was placed in the grave amid many signs of grief ; a parting volley was fired over it , and then the immense mass of spectators slowly and reverently departed . One little episode that occurred may show the splendid