Masonic Portraits. (No. 45.)

tion of eminence among the ministers of our Sovereign . We have pointed out how diligently he has devoted himself to the study of Freemasonry , and how he has been rowarded for his zeal . Wo have dwelt on the assistance he has rendered in his efforts to promote the cause of charity ,

and on the genial qualities he has exhibited at our social gatherings . We are afraid we have dealt inadequately with his merits , that we have not spoken as warmly , or as much to the purpose , as we might havo clone . Our object has been to present a faithful portrait of ono who has

worthily fulfilled the duties of his office , or duties ho has been invited to fulfil , ancl that , too , in a manner so agreeable as to havo made him many friends , but not a single enemy or 411-wisher . In taking leave of our subject , we feel it is merely an act of courtesy in us to wish him a continuance

of that good fortune he has laboured so diligently to deserve . The parallel may not be complete in every detail , but it seems to us that , with just allowance for such differences as may exist , the lines addressed by Dryden to a relative are not inappropriate as addressed to a Warden of " Mark . "

" Yon hoard not health , for yonr own private use ; But on the public spend the rich produce . When , often urg'd , unwilling to be great , Yonr country calls you from your lov'd rotreat , And sends to senates , charg'd with common care ,

Which none more shuns : and none can better bear : Where could they find another form'd so fit , To poise , with solid sense , a sprightly wit ? Wero theso both wanting , as they both abound ,

Where could so firm integrity be found ? Well born , and wealthy , wanting no support , You steer betwixt the country and the court : Nor gratify whate ' er tho great desire , Nor grudging give what public needs require . "

Bro. Cornelius Thorne.

BRO . CORNELIUS THORNE .

DISTRICT G . M . OF NORTHERN CHINA . HAVING regard to the exceptional qualifications which should be possessed by every ruler of a distant Masonic Province , the appointment of Bro . Cornelius Thorne , as district Grand Master of Northern China , is

one that will be hailed with unmixed satisfaction , as well in the far East , where his labours , , if indeed equalled , have never been excelled , as in the metropolis , where he has also been long and favourably known as an earnest working Mason , and a diligent supporter of the Charities .

Bro . Thome was initiated in 1852 , in the Moira Lodge , No . 92 , ancl proceeding to Shanghai , in 1854 , joined the Northern Lodge of China , No . 570 , of which he became W . M . in 1858 , ancl again in 1860 . In 1864 he returned to

England , a farewell banquet being given in his honour by the Shanghai brethren , and an address of regret at his departure having been signed by the entire Masonic community .

On his arrival in England , Bro . Thorne , with a consistent regard for the well-doing of the Craft in China , greatly exerted himself to bring about a sub-division of the Province as then existing , in which , however , to the

disappointment of the Shanghai brethren , he was unsuccesful , owing , it may reasonably be believed , to his own removal from China ( at that time expressed to be final ) rendering him ineligible for the chief post in the proposed new Province .

From 1864 to 1874 Bro . Thorne was a regular attendant at the meetings of his mother Lodge and Chapter ( the Moira , No . 92 ) , filling the chair of Master twice , and that of First Principal three times in succession , receiving from both bodies a valuable jewel , in commemoration of his

services . In 1874 , Bro . Thorne revisited the scene of his earlier Masonic labours , and having decided to remain there , the

M . W . G . M . has now appointed him the First District Grand Master of the newly constituted Province of Northern China . Ever foremost in good works , but withal backward to accept the commendation which was his just due , Bro .

Thorne is essentially one of the old fashioned minority , who "Do good by stealth , And blush to find it fame , " His well earned promotion will be peculiarly gratifying , not only to his numerous Masonic friends , but to all mem-

Bro. Cornelius Thorne.

bers of the Craft who respect unassuming merit , illustrated as it is in the case of our Right Worshipful Brother by a complete absence of personal ambition , co-existing with a most anxious solicitude for the claims of others .

Bro . Thorne is a P . M . and P . Z . of Nos . 92 and 570 . Twenty-five years ago he became a regular attendant at the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , and in 1863 he was a founder ancl the first preceptor of the Assiduity Lodge of Instruction , at Shanghai .

Consecration Of The Kingsland Lodge, No. 1693.

CONSECRATION OF THE KINGSLAND LODGE , No . 1693 .

THE Brethren whoso names are appended to the Warrant for this new Lodge , which was formally consecrated on Tuesday last , are amongst tho most enthusiastic of those we meet in our visits to the several Metropolitan Lodges of Instruction , and are well known as earnest and persevering students of our ritual . The Most Worshipful the Grand Master had authorised Bro . James Terry , Prov . G . D . C . Herts , and Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent

Institution , to perform the ceremony , and we need scarcely say to thoso of our readers who are acquainted with Bro . Terry ' s working that every part of his duty was ably carried out . Our worthy and zealous brother announced , during the evening , that this made tho list of Lodges consecrated by him during the past nine years 100 in number , and wo do not imagine that any brother , either of

this or any other day , can assert that ho has done likewise . Wo sincerely trust that we may have the pleasure of congratulating Bro . Terry should he be able to make a similar statement nine years hence . After the brethren had assembled , Bro . J . L . Mather , P . M . 55 , 1227 , & c , who acted throughout tho day ' s proceedings as Director of Ceremonies , arranged the brethren , and the Lodge-room

was entered . Amongst those present we noticed Bros . A . J . Yanderlyn P . M . P . G . S . B . Kent , 199 , Chas . Daniel W . M . 65 , Chas . G . Hill W . M . 1366 , R . Snare S . W . 228 , W . Bawsor S . W . 1580 , R . H . Halford J . W . 228 , R . Pearcy S . D . 228 , J . Powell S . D . 186 , Jos . Stock S . D . 1178 , E . T . Read P . M . 781 , 1349 , W . H . Main P . M . 813 , Jas . Lyons 188 , Jas . Hill W . M . 228 , T . Baile 917 , Cohen Montetiore 1017 , P . G . Guyer

1288 , W . VY . Morgan 1385 , E . Bowyer P . M . 1580 , John Hodges 1319 , R . DeLacy 97 , G . E . Cook 382 , Alex . Mullord 1288 , W . Fyshe , W . T . Ovens 1507 , & c . Bro . Terry , on taking the chair appointed the following as his officers-. —Bros . Edgar Bowyer P . M . 1471 as S . W ., Jas . Hill W . M . 228 as J . W ., Charles Kingston Killicksen . P . M . Merchant Navy , as

Secretary , and Main , P . M . New Concord , as Inner Guard . Tho Lodge was then opened to the third degree , and the consecration ceremony was proceeded with . The customary oration was delivered by Bro . Terry , who forcibly urged upon all present the lessons to be learned from the moral teachings of the Craft . He expressively pointed out the emblematical significance of the working tools , and gave an

ample explanation of how brethren who were desirous of forming a new Lodge should act , and of the great responsibilities that were entailed upon them when they were once committed to such a line of action . The duties of the several officers wero then fully explained , and some good advice as to the general conduct of the brethren , with a view to the general happiness and welfare of all concerned . The

ceremony was rendered additionally impressive by the musical talents of Bros . DeLacy , Hodges , Mullord , and Cook , the latter brother presiding at the harmonium . On the conclusion of the ceremony the Lodge was resumed to the second degree , and Bro . J . L . Mather introduced Bro . Charles Kingston Killick jun . as the W . M . designate . Bro . Killick jun . having taken the necessary

obligation , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Terry performed the ceremony of installation . The W . M ., on taking the chair , appointed the following as his officers : —Bros . Alfred H . Trewinnard S . W ., Henry P Isaac J . W ., C . K . Killick sen . P . M . Sec , James H . Hawkins S . D ., Alfred W . Fenner J . D ., Henry Hall I . G ., T . Fitsmaurico D . C , W . Steadman Tyler . The W . M . then proposed ,

and the S . W . seconded , a vote of thanks to Bro . Terry , for his kindness in attending that day , and in acknowledgment of the masterly way in which he had performed the ceremonies of consocration and installation . This , on being put to the meeting , was unanimously carried , and a record of the fact ordered to be placed on the minutes . A vote of thanks was then passed to Bros . J . L . Mather , Bowyer , Hill ,

and Main , for the kind assistance they had rendered ; the musical brethren also received due recognition for their services . Bro . Terry , on behalf of his confreres , returned thanks , in brief terms . He had seen the W . M . initiated , and it had given him infinite pleasure to instal him that day . Bro . Terry remarked that it must be gratifying indeed to Bro . Killick sen ., himself an old and esteemed Past Master , to see

his son associated with a Lodge that was inaugurated under such favourable auspices . Honorary membership of the Lodge was then conferred upon Bros . Terry , Mather , Hill , and Bowyer , which compliment was acknowledged by the latter brother . Several propositions for initiation and joining were then handed in , and the Lodge was closed . After an interval , the banquet was served ,

and was done full justice to . The viands were most liberally supplied , and were of excellent character . The room had been most artistically decorated , and Bro . Pyshe deserves great credit for the taste displayed in the whole arrangement ; yet there is one thing we we are sure he will excuse ns for remarking , that is , that a little more expedition on

a future occasion would be desirable ; the after dinner proceedings were somewhat marred in consequence of the lateness of the hour at which the cloth was cleared . Grace having been sung , Bro . Killick junior proposed the Loyal toasts , the National Anthem followed following that of Her Majesty , and " God Bless the Prince of Wales "