Bro. John Whitehouse.

by the approach of death , when we least expect ifc , and at an hour whioh , amidst all the gaieties of life , we probably conclude to be fche meridian of our existence . Others , as in the case of our departed and lamented brother , grow to a ripe and honoured old age and live to see their hopes and cherished ambitions realised . Bufc my brethren ,

what are all the externals of majesty , fche pride of wealth , or even the high estimation of the world when nature has paid her just debt ? Fix your eyes on this last scene , view life stripped of her ornaments ,

and exposed in her natural meanness , you will then be convinced of the fntility of those empty delusions . In the grave all fallacies are detected , all ranks are levelled , and all distinctions for ever done away .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

— : o : — ANCIENT EBOR PRECEPTORY , No . 101 . THE annual Chapter of this Preceptory was held at the Freemasons' Hall , St . Savionrgate , York , on Tuesday , the 12 th ult .,

when there were present : —Fratres W . Brown E . P ., J . T . Sellar Constable , A . H . H . MoGaohen Marshal , T . B . Whytehead P . Registrar , Donald Grant as Chaplain , W . B . Dyson Sub-Marshal , W . H . Cowper

P . Capfc . of Guards , J . Marshall P ., F . W . Halliwell , and others . The Provincial Prior , Bro . J . W . Woodall , was announced , and , a deputation having been formed , he was introduced , received nnder fche arch of steel , and sainted . The Provincial Prior was accompanied by Frater M . C . Peck Past Prov . Chancellor , and other visitors . Comp .

W . H . V . Milbnnk , who was in attendance , was admitted to the Order , and installed a member by Frater T . B . Whytehead , acting as Preceptor , Frater W . Brown acting as Sub-Marshal . Frater J . T . Seller the E . P . Elect was then presented , and was installed in the throne by Frater T . B . Whytehead . The Officers were afterwards invested ,

as follow : —Fratres A . H . H . McGaohen Constable , W . B . Dyson Marshal , T . B . Whytehead P . Registrar , Donald Grant Sub-Marshal , W . P . Cochrane 1 st Herald , W . Brown P . 2 nd Herald , J . Marshal P .

Beauoeant , E . Simpson P . Vexillum Belli , W . H . Cowper P . Capfc . of Guards . The alms were collected , and the precepts having been read by the actio ? Chaplain , fche meeting was dissolved . The Fratres afterwards adjourned to dinner .

Reviews.

REVIEWS .

AU Books intended for Review should be addressed fco fche Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , M " . — : o : — Investment Mints : Dedicated and Addressed to his "Old Boys . " By

MAUKICE 0 . HIME , LL . D ., Head Master of Foyle College , Londonderry . Dublin : Hodges , Figges and Co . London : Simpkin , Marshall and Co ., 1886 . AT the present time , when there seems to be a scramble for all classes

of investments , and when those who have money to place scarcely know where to go with it , a perusal of this little brochure seems desirable . Dr . Hime has addressed himself more especially to his

" Old Boys , " but his teachings may be safely followed by all who have money to spare , and are wishful it may not be recklessly squandered in bubble ventures or improbable schemes .

Oassell ' s Magaaine . London : Messrs . Cassell and Co ., Ludgate Hill , E . C . THE April part of this journal opens with a new serial story by Arabella M . Hopkinson , entitled " A Woman's Strength , " and judging from the opening chapters will prove interesting reading . Mr . Barrett continues his tale " Under a Strange Mask , " and fiction is further represented in this number by two complete stories .

Among the miscellaneous papers Mr . Karl Blind contributes one , which is abundantly illustrated , upon " Travels in the Air , " and the Rev . S . C . Overton another npon " The Prettiest Scenery Round London , " which should supply intending pedestrians or cyclists with many hints for rambles dnring the coming spring aud summer

months . Orchids form the staple of the gardening article this month , and probably many amateurs will be surprised to learn how comparatively easy is the culture of plants of this class . In tbe " National School of Housewifery" Phyllis Browne writes upon Household Accounts ; and ladies will find other papers of interest to

them under the headings " What to Wear in April , ' " More About Puddings , " and " Our New House and its Plenishings . " The Family Doctor discourses this month upon that insidious foe of health and peace , " Despondency , " and the Rev . S . Baring-Gould upon " A

Strange Trade that he met with upon the Continent . There is a new song , set byMr . F . G . Cole ; and the number concludes with the , " Gatherer " and its notes of everything new in Science , Literature aud Music .

At a meeting of the Agricola Lodgo , at the Hall , Castlegate , York , on Monday , 25 th ult ., Bro . J . H . Taylor , Senior Warden , was elected as Worshipful Master for the ensuing

year . ± Sro . J . Secies was re-elected lreasurer ; i > ro 3 . J . l * j . Wilkinson Junior Warden and George Mantou Junior Deacon were re-elected Auditors ; and Bro . E . Osborne Tyler .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

— : o : — BENEVOLENT LODGE , No . 316 . THE installation meeting was held afc the Masonio Hall , Teignmonth , on the 21 st ult . The Worshipful Bro . Captain J . S Kersteman being re-installed Master for fche ensuing year . Brethren were present from the Mark Lodge afc Newton , and after the meeting the members dined afc Bro . King's , Queen ' s Hotel .

According to Masonio records of the last century it would appear that members not attending a regular meeting of their Lodge were fined . The Ancient Charges further provided— " That no Master or Fellow could be absent from the Lodge , especially when warned to appear afc ifc , without incurring a severe censure , until ifc appeared to

the Master and Wardens that pure necessity hindered him . " How would ifc be if we proceeded to fine and censure our members for non attendance at Lodge ? " Scanty attendances " is afc present the burthen of our song , and perhaps some snob exemplary course of

discipline as the above might " fetch them . " Worshipfnl Masters make a note of it , and try ifc on fche next case of absence without leave . In order to impress the brother try them both at once on him and mark the effect .

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