Always One Vacant Chair.

In Europe , Prince Frederick of the Netherlands , Grand Master of Masons in Holland , died at the age of sixty . five , having served the Craft long and well . He was styled " the Nestor of the Rouse of Orange , " whose history and liberty-loving ancestry have become household words through the brilliant pages of Motley , one of our own most celebrated historians . The great ancestor of his house , William the Silent , fell in the midst of his great career by the hand

0 f an assassin , and in this becomes the more endeared to the American people . Brother and President James Abram Garfield . When the pens of historians , orators , and poets have become silent in praise , how shall we essay to write of this great and national bereavement ? The sentiment to the " memory of the dead " is ever drnnk in silence . If we speak , then , let us

"Mournfully , chant morvjfnlly , the requiem for the dead : Mourn for our brother fallen , his lofty spirit fled ; Tet let it not be hopelessly , for the pathway thafc he trod While in life —Our faith is strong—hath led him np to God . " Doctor James M . Austin and Traoy P . Cheever , Grand Secretaries respectively of the Grand Lodges of New York and Massachnsetts

died in office , mid their active duties and with honours thickly clustering about them . The one had long served the Craft in its most useful field of labour , bringing to his aid a well-trained mind , methodical habits , and a love for his work . These , added to his long experience and service of more than a quarter of a century , made him a prominent figure in the nation as well as in the body of which

he was the central object . He was also the Grand Bepresentative of this Grand Lodge near that of his o * s a . The other , while but recently called to his post , was a man of ripened experience , great culture , and superior usefulness in whatever line of duty he laboured . A Mason of prominence at home , he was fast becoming known throughout all jurisdictions as a leader among men . Both have

been called to labour on high , removed from the cares and petty vexations ever attending the Secretariat , in which they were bright and shining lights . Doctor George Stodard Blackie , of Tennessee , a Past Grand ' , Officer and a Mason of great learning and varied attainments . He made his mark as a reporter on correspondence by his learning and zeal

and by his able and conrteous discussions of the numerous subjects ever coming in review . He was an educator of men and of youth , in which latter vocation he devoted his active life . Coming from old Scotia's land to young America , he blended in his personal character the good qualities of both people , and lived a useful life and died regretted by the Masonio world of letters .

E . H . Thomas , Librarian of the Grand Lodge of New York , died during the Annual Communication of his Grand Lodge , whioh called off to attend and conduct the ceremonies of his funeral—an honour well merited . Brother Thomas was one of the most genial men and most interesting correspondents we ever found . He was a very useful and liberal contributor to onr stock of Masonio literature .

As Master of Kane Lodge , he founded ana built np the largest and host Locige library in the land . As Librarian of the Grand Lodge of New York , he systematised its collections , -nfused new life into its enterprise , ancl was about publishing its catalogue , which he had prepared , when death interposed ancl stopped the work . Brother Thomas was widely known over the land as a collector more liberal

and generous in giving than in receiving , and had made a host of warm friends , drawn to him by tbe chords of love which so thoroughly dwelt in his noble heart . How have the good , as well as the mighty , fallen during the past year , leaving green memories behind on which we may dwell . Others , too , have departed , of whom we would like to speak , but

we musfc not prolong this list . Albert Gallatin Mackey , M . D ., the Masonic writer par excellence of this and of all ages . The great light among a thousand lesser lights , his character and labours shone forth , and his great and valued ser . vices were read and known of all men . Thirty years have passed since first we met our genial Brother ( now no more ) and Dr . Austin , and then began the warm friendships closed only when death closed them

from our sight for ever . They were friends , as well as brothers and co-labourers , and the record they have left behind in good deeds and worth y examples the living will do well to follow . Brother Mackey ' s labours have been dispersed wherever Masonry is known , and hia reputation as a master workman is world-wide . Honoured as a ruler , revered as a teacher , he was beloved as a man . Good , kind , and true in bis friendships , his removal leaves an " aching void" in every heart beating to impulses of truthfulness and love .

" We who survive , and knew him most and beat , Can truly say , how deeply dear was he Whom now we sadly mourn . " Though the hand become weaiy , the heart saddened , aud life be ( Mine dreary , let us all so live and wait

* * * " Till tho angels Open wide tho mystic gate . Let us listen for thoir footsteps , And their voices far away ; When they call us , we are waiting . Only waiting to obey . "

The Companions of the North London Chapter of Improvement met on the 31 st nit ., at the Canonbury Tavern , ^ t . Marys-road , N . Comp . Higgius filled the chair of Z .,

^ peecly ^ H ., Pearcy J ., John Evans Sheffield S . E ., Osborn k-N ,, Fraser P . S . The ceremony of exaltation was ru"earacd , after which the Chapter was closed aud adjourned until Thurday evening , the 7 th instant .

The Exeter Albert Memorial Museum.

THE EXETER ALBERT MEMORIAL MUSEUM .

WEDNESDAY was quite a gala day at Exeter on the occasion of laying the foundation-stone of a wing in connection with the Albert Memorial Museum . Those interested in taking part in the ceremony met at noon , at the Guildhall , and marched in procession to the site . Among those present were—The Mayor of Exeter ( Mr . T . Andrew ) , the Sheriffof Exeter ( Dr . Henderson ) , the Mayor of

Plymouth ( Mr . C . F . Burnard ) , the Mayor of Devonport ( Mr . G . Rolston ) , the Mayor of Barnstaple ( Dr . Harper ) , the High Sheriff of Devon ( Mr . W . H . Halliday ) , the Right Hon . Earl Devon , the Right Hon . Lord Coleridge , Sir John Phear , Mr . J . Dixon , Mr . S . Beuoroft ( Town Clerk of Barnstaple , & o . ) The Freemasons were represented by Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Devon W . G . Rogers P . M . 39 ,

and a large gathering of members of various Masonic Lodges . Mr . D . Urban , Hon . Seo . of the Extension Committee , explained the object for which they were assembled . He said , although they had not yet sufficient for the completion of the whole undertaking , the necessity of securing the legacy of fche late Mr . Kendall , left on condition that the buildings should be erected within five yeara of hia

decease , had prompted the Committee to make a commencement with the one wing , which was intended to comprise a library , reading-room , and art gallery , and two other large rooms for the museum , the whole covering an area of the present building . Tbe Rev . P . Williams , the Provincial Grand Chaplain offered up a prayer suitable for the occasion , after whioh the Mayor of Exeter laid the foundation stone , observing that he did so in the name of the

Grent Architect of the Universe . He remarked how pleased he waa to see such a large and influential gathering , and said that the cour . tesy of that day would , he was sure , not bo the last in the city of Exeter . They would regard the occasion lastingly , and thankfully remember the presence of those distinguished persons who had favoured them with their presence and support . He was also im . pressed by the large number of his Masonio brethren , who were there to do them honour .

The Fifteen Sections

THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

WILL BE WORKED AS UNDER * . — At the Metropolitan Locige of Instruction , No . 1507 , The Moor gate , 15 Finsbury Pavement , E . G ., on Monday , llth September , at 7 p . m . precisely . Bros . R . Larchin P . M . 1541 W . M ., W . Martin J . D . 879 S . W ., F . W . Sillis 1744 J . W . First Lectnre—Broa . G . W . Knight , Richard Knight , W . Dennison , E . Abell , C . J . Fox , H . G . Gush , W .

0 . Smith . Second Lecture—Bros . F . W . Silils , J . Hemming , R . P . Tate , Walter Martin , J . 0 . Smith . Third Lecture—Bros . W . J . Burgess , Edwin Storr , G . Emblin . W . M . Stiles W . M . 1507 P . M . 1732 Preceptor , Edwin Storr J . D . 167 Hon . Secretary .

On Saturday afternoon the memorial stone of a now place of worship for the Beith Free Chnrch congregation was laid with Masonio honours by Mr . Cochran-Putrick , M . P . A large representation of Freemasons of Ayrshire took part . The Masons having paraded the principal streets , proceeded to the chnrch , where a large con . course of ladies and gentlemen had assembled to witness the

proceedings . Mr . Cochran-Patrick having laid the stone , delivered an interesting address on the history of Freemasonry , and , in conclusion , said : " That largeness of heart which belonged to onr original founder has given to Masonry a proud position which is not claimed or is not conceded to any other organisation . We recognise no social distinction or position . We equally welcome within the Order the

peer and the peasant , so long as he performs in the state of society in which he has been placed by Providence the duties which are understood to belong to it . We recognise no political distinction . We welcome every man who holds before him the good of his common country , no matter how we may differ as to the means by whioh

that good faith is to be attained ; and while we acknowledge one common God , we look to one common futurity , and we know that in that futurity to which we are all bending , for that last Grand Lodge in which all must stand , there will be no room for many of the distinctions which we hope we can see on earth below . " —Evening Neivs ,

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