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was all the notice given him of the approach of death . He came into our midst young and fired with enthusiasm , he entered at once with earnestness upon his labours , he gained for himself respect and esteem , not only within our

Hope brighter show the shining shore , Christ and the Craft shrined in each heart , He is not lost but gone before . Master : May we be true and faithful ; and may we live and die in love . Brethren : So mote it be .

fraternal circle , but also beyond its borders . He was with us but a few short years , and now he has gone to that great eternity that awaits us all , and having laid his mortal remains to rest in the quiet shades of the cemetery , we meet this

evening to give expression to our grief for his departure , our fervent hope in his everlasting weal , and to enter upon our records the fact of his decease . Such is a short notice of our friend and brother . There lies his apron , and beside it the broken rod emblematical of his

earthly career having ended . We now say to him—Brother , a last , a long farewell" Thou art gone to the grave , but we w ill not deplore thee , Though darkness and shadows encompass the

tomb ; For thy Saviour has passed through its portals before thee . And the lamp of his love was thy light through its gloom . "

Long shall thy'labours and worth live green in the memory of thy surviving brethren , and we shall look forward hopefully to the hour when the voice of the Archangel and the trump of God shall summon us all to meet in the Grand

Lodge above , where partings are unknown . Let us , brethren , who are left behind , ever remember that the mere lapse of years is not life , but that life should be measured by the achievement of high purpose . On the other hand the mere

dissolution of the body is not the end of life , but change or transition" There is no death , what seems so is transition , This life of mortal breath is but the suburb of the life Elysian ,

Whose portals we call death . " Let us , brethren , so discipline ourselves as good Freemasons , under the divine teachings and guidance of the Great Architect of the Universe ,

that when this transitory life shall have passed away it shall be found that beneath the rough exterior of our imperfect nature here , our heavenly Father in his infinite mercy will discover the bright polish of a true humanity .

So MOTE IT BE . The elocution of the R . W . Master was most impressive , and the brethren were thrilled by the solemnity and feeling with which he delivered

the oration and intoned the services . The following elegy , by Dr . Calcott , was magnificently rendered by the choir , the last four lines being delivered with exquisite taste : —

Forgive , blest shade , the tributary tear That mourns th y exit from a world like this ; Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here And stay'd th y progress to the seats of bliss .

No more confin'd togrov'lling scenes of night , No more a tenant pent in mortal clay , Now would we rather hail thy glorious light And trace thy journey to the realms of day .

The whole of the brethren then united in singing a dirge , composed for the occasion by Bro . Peter Gardner , Poet-Laureate of the Lodge—We mourn a brother passed away ,

In ^ mystic rites with solemn strain ; In compass let our grief have sway , And square and level measure pain . For he ascends the Lodge on hi gh ,

More Light his ransomed spirit knows , And flights of angels marshalled nigh , In signs attest what rapture glows . Then in our tears let joy have part ,

Master : May we always profess what is good , and may we always act agreeably to our profession . Brethren : So mote it be . Master : May the Lord bless us and prosper us ; and may all our good intentions be crowned with success .

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Brethren : So mote it be . Master = Glory be to God on high ; on earth peace and goodwill towards men . Brethren : So mote it be ; now , from henceforth , and for evermore . —Amen . The Choir then sang " Vital spark of heavenly

flame , ' with appropriate tenderness of expression , the clearness and flexibility of the voices , and emotional sweetness of tone , leaving a deep impression . The following prayer was then offered up by the Grand Chaplain = — Almighty Architect of the Universe , unto the

grave has been resigned the body of our' loving brother , to remain until the day of general resurrection . We earnestly pray Thee at that great and dreadful day , to extend Thy infinite mercy towards all of us , and to crown our felicity with everlasting bliss in Thy heavenly kingdom . — Amen .

The entire proceedings of the evening were carried out with consummate tact and ability , all ' acknowledging the many superior attainments and qualifications of the Right Worshipful Master . Votes of thanks having been passed to the several brethren who rendered distinguished service on the occasion , the Right Worshipful Master closed the lodge in due form .

Consecration Of The Arkwright Lodge, No. 1495, At Matlock-Bath.

CONSECRATION OF THE ARKWRIGHT LODGE , No . 1495 , AT MATLOCK-BATH .

On Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., this interesting ceremony was performed by the D . P . G . M . of Derbyshire , Bro . H . C . Okeover , J . G . W . Eng ., assisted by the officers and a large number of the craft .

The consecration ceremony took place in the lodge-room at Walker ' s Hotel , the P . P . Grand Chaplain , Bro . A . A . Bagshawe , P . S . G . W ., delivering the oration . Subsequently , Bro . A . P . Arkwright , M . P ., was installed as first Master of the new lodge , by Bro . C . Parkin , P . M ., in a

very able manner . The brethren afterwards sat down to a splendid banquet , under the presidency of Bro . Arkwright , W . M , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Cox , Crossley , Campion , Bobart , P . P . S . G . Wardens ; J . Smith , R . Darwin , P . P . J . G . Wardens ;

Marsden , P . G . Sec ; Wright , P . P . S . G . D . ; Ward , Watson , Robinson . Hammond , Iliffe , P . P . G . A . D . of C . ; Milligan , T . Roe , Heathcote , Holloway , Biggs , H . J . Bobart , Pipes , Merry , Bennett , Geo . Harper , Cupitt , Huggett , Casson , P . P . G . O , Birch , P . P . G . O ., Allen , Statey , Lugg , Pym , and others .

Masonic Pic-Nic.

MASONIC PIC-NIC .

By invitation from the Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , I . P . M . of the Phoenix Lodge of St . Ann , Buxton , P . S . G . W ., the whole of the brethren , with their Masonic friends , were invited to spend

Waterlooday at Wormhill Vicarage . It is needless to add they were entertained in a truly Masonic manner by the host and his amiable lady , who were untiring in their efforts to make each one happy and comfortable .

The brethren , with their friends , left the Midland Station in a large saloon carriage for Miller ' s Dale . After a pleasant walk to Wormhill , they were regaled with a sumptuous repast . When responding to the toast of his health , the Rev . Brother took advantage of the occasion to say

how pleased he was to have the brethren visit him once again , and hoped they would be spared to repeat the visit many times . After dinner , some amused themselves with croquet and other games , whilst others contented

themselves with admiring the beautiful scenery in which the place abounds . After partaking of tea , the brethren took leave of their kind host and hostess , and returned to Buxton , highly pleased and delighted with their outing

The following visitors and brethren were present : Bros . R . R . Duke , P . M . ( 1235 ) ' ¦ > ^ro - F . Turner , P . M . ( 1235 ) ; Bro . Dr . Cranswick ,

P . M ., & c , P . P . G . Chaplain , East Lancashire ; Bro . J . Comyn , P . M ., & c . ( Abbey Lodge , 45 ) ; Bro . J . Barrowby , W M . ( Peveril of the Peak Lodge , 6-54 ) ; Bro . S . W . Ready , P . M . ( 654 ) ; Bro . Josiah Taylor , W . M . of the Phoenix Lodge of St . Ann ); Bro . E . C . Milligan , J . W , ; Bro . J . H . Lawson , J . D . ; Bro . W ; Boughen , Secre-

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tary ; Bro . G . J . Barnard , Treasurer ; Bro . W . Goodwin , S . ; Bro . Whalley , Std . B . ; Bro . G . Wilkinson , D . C . ; Bro . G . Marsden , Org . - Bro . G . Goodwin , Bro : C . Adams , Bro . S . Taylor , Bro . J . Bradbury , Bro . A . Barnett , Bro . J .. King , Bro . A . Pyle .

NEW MARK LODGE . —A special meeting of the Bedford Mark Masters' Lodge , convened under dispensation from the Grand Mark Lodge , was held at the Masonic Rooms , Severn Street , Birmingham , to open a new lodge , to be called the Athol Mark Master ' s Lodge , and instal the officers . Bro . E . Worrall officiated as W . M .,

and Bro . H , Sanderson as Installing Master . The Warrant of Constitution having been read , the brethren previously advanced under old warrant of the " Athol" were duly advanced under the warrant of the Athol M . M . Lodge , and the W . M . Designate having been installed , and the officers invested , the new lodge was closed in the usual fraternal spirit .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .

For the Week ending Friday , July 3 , 1874 .

The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges ,. Preceptories , Conclaves , & c , of any change in place or time of meeting .

Saturday , June 27 . Manchester Lodgeof Instruction ( 179 ) , Yorkshire Grey , 77 , London-street , Fitzroy-square , at 8 ; Bro . H . Ash , Preceptor . Lily Lodge of Instruction ( 820 ) , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , Surrey . Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1275 ) , Marquis of Granby New Cross-road , at 7 ; Bro . C . G . Dilley , Preceptor .

Monday , June 29 . Visit of Inmates of Girls' School to Crystal Palace . Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction ( 1445 ; , Lord Stanley Tavern , Sandringham-road , Kingsland , at 7 ; Bro . T . Austin , Preceptor . Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwell , at 8 ; Bro .

Beckett , Preceptor . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction- ( . t "j ^ pailway . T JU ' - D ,.. Fenchurch-street Station , at 7 . '•" Sir Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern , Haverstock-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor .

Eastern Star Lodge of fnstruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel , Mileend-road , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction ( 813 ) , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile-end , at 7 for 8 . St . James ' s Union Lodge of Instruction C 180 ) , Horse and Groom Tavern , Winsley-street ( opposite the Pantheon ) ,

Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro . J . R . Stacey , Preceptor . Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . C . G . Dilley , P . M . 1155 , Preceptor . West Kent Lodge of Improvement ( 1297 ) , St . Saviour ' s College , Stansted-road , Forest-hill , al 7 . 30 ; Bro . H . W . Lindus , Preceptor . Metropolitan Mark Lodge of Instruction , Coach and Horses Hotel , 323 , Strand , at 8 .

I uesday , June 30 . Lodge 255 , Harmony , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond . Varborough Lodge of Instruction ( 554 ) , Green Dragon Stepney , at 8 ; Bro . Barnes , P . M ., Preceptor . Domatic Lodge of Instruction , Palmerston Tavern , Grosvenor-park , Camberwell , at 8 . Faith Lodgeof Instruction ( 141 ) , Refreshment Rooms ,

Victoria-st ., ( opposite Westminster Palace Hotel ) , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction { J $ 3 ) , Lord ' s Hotel , Lord's Cricket Ground , St . John ' s-wood , at 8 ; Bro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor . Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction ( 860 ) , King Edward ,. Triangle , Hackn .- — at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Crawley , Preceptor .

Prosperity Lodge of fnstruction ( 65 ) , Gladstone Tavern , Bishopsgate-st ., Within , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Bolton , W . M 1227 , Preceptor . St . Marylebone Lodge of Instruction f 1305 ) , British Stores Tavern , New-street , St . John ' s Wood , at 8 ; Bro . T .

A . Adams , Preceptor . Constitutional Lodge of Instruction ( 55 ) , Wheatsheaf Hotel , Hand-court , Holborn , at 7 j Bro . . J . R . Stacey ( P . M . 180 ) , Preceptor . Percy Lodge of Instruction , Grapes Tavern , Little Windmill-street , W .

Southwark Lodge of Instruction , ( 879 ) , Southwark Park Tavern , Southwark Park , at 8 ; Bro . Charles William Kent , Preceptor . Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Greenwich , at 8 ; Bro . J . Robt . Nash , Preceptor . United Strength Lodge of Instruction ( 228 ) , the Grafton

Arms , Prince of Wales ' s-road , Kentish-town , at 8 ; Bro . J . N . Frost , Preceptor . Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern , Globe-road ,. •f 1-30 . Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleetstreet , at 7 : Bro . Stacey , P . M . 180 , Preceptor .