Laying The Corner Stones Of The New Hall At Kirkburton.

They knew the Church in the New Testament was called the Temple of God , of the living God , an habitation of God through the Spirit . Those terms denoted that as God was pleased to manifest His presence in the stately Temple built by Solomon , so in His Spirit did he live in the hearts of individuals and in the Church collectively . The

stone was a shapeless mass of rock , which could never fashion itself into classic beauty , and never set itself up as a stately column . And such by nature was the spiritual state of their race that they possessed no power to see , to move , to hear , to feel , and to believe , being hard and insensible as stones of the earth . Believers , however , having

been hewn from the quarry by the grace of the Spirit were termed " living stones , " nofc masses of rock and blocks of marble , but full of vigour , zeal , and action , and spoken thus of because the Redeemer was the tried corner stone , the sure foundation . Each stone , from foundation to top , was made precious through the indwelling presence

of Jesus Christ , the Prince of Light . The way in which those living atones were prepared was a profitable snbject . The wood and the stone used in the Temple were carefully prepared at a distance from the place at which the edifice was intended to be built , and thus , althongh the infant was made in baptism a Member of Christ , and

an inheritor of Heaven , how much was required to bring out its beauties so thafc its surface might bring back the rays of the Sun of Righteousness , and earth was the place where that work must be done , for as no noise of axe or tool of iron was heard on Moriah , so in the New Jerusalem above would be heard no crushing strokes of

conviction , no sharp heavings of the conscience , no sound whatever of preparatory discipline . Earth was the place for that preparation , and the process was effected by the axe , the hammer , and the tools of iron of God ' s wise dispensation . The rev . gentleman then went on to prove that all God ' s dealings with His people had respect tc

their future existence , and he urged the Christian who was called upon to pass throngh trials ancl afflictions , thorough and discouraging , to remember that he was thus being hewn and squared here in order that he may be a well prepared and living stone , may be by and bye built up in the living temple , a house not made with hands , eternal

in the Heavens . He would next consider the end for which these living stones thus prepared on earth were designed . Christians , as living stones , chosen of God , grew into a holy temple in the Lord . The spiritual structure was now being erected like their Lodge , ol which the corner stones had been laid that day , and it was going on

daily before their eyes . The prattling infant , the loving child , the youth of promise , the doting mother , the cherished wife , tbe fond husband , the revered parent , the loved sister , the manly brother , had all been taken away from their midst . And while households had put on mourning and wailed with anguish , angels had rejoiced

that another living stone had been transferred to Paradise to be set hereafter in Heaven for ever . Let them look , then , he urged , at the glorious end , and remember thafc the moment they were lit ted by the Great Architect to take their place aa living stones in the Temple above their sorrows would cease , and when the saints looked back to the

quarry from which they were hewn and considered their roagh appear , ance , they would bless the God who had not left them as unshapely blocks at tbe quarry mouths . Tbey were met that day to celebrate the corner stoue of an earthly temple in connection with an old nnd time-honoured Order , of which he felt it a privilege to be a humble

member—an Order whose glory it was to iucnlcate many of those exalted truths he had been speaking of , and an Order based upon the principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth , and , in conclusion , as an instance of the liberality and the charitable disposition of the Craft the rev . gentleman cited the gathering in connection with tbe Centenary

of their Girls' Institution in London , when £ 50 , 600 was the the result of the collection of the stewards attending that day . A collection was taken , the proceeds of which it was announced were to be given to the poor and the Sunday School in Kirkburton

in two equal proportions . The sum raised amounted to over £ 5 . The hymn " Christ is our corner stone " was then sung , the Benediction pronounced by the Vicar , and the singing of the National Anthem concluded a beautiful and attractive service .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

EED CBOSS OF CONSTANTINE .

— : o : — STIRLING CASTLE CONCLAVE , No . 14 AT a meeting which was held on Wednesday evening , 5 th instant , under the presidency of the M . P . S . Captain A . Wilson , with Lieut . J . Deuholm as E . V . E ., Brothers William Gourlay and Jsnnes Sandeman , both of Stirling Ancient , No . 30 , were duly admitted

into the Red Cross Order , receiving the degree at tho hands of the M . P . S . Companion the Rev . George Mure "Smith delivered the historical exhortation to the newly-admitted brethren , and after thu transaction of some routine business the meeting was closed in due nnd solemn form .

" Illustrations for October , commencing the 4 th volume of Mr . Francis George Heath ' s Magazine , will include a contribution from the author of " Lorna Doono " ; and a new story by Mrs . Molesworth , called " Bronzie" ; and amongst the series of papers in that and succeeding numbers will bo comprised portrait biographies of

Royal Academicians , photo-gravnre reproductions of National Gallery pictures , " Pen and Pencil portraits" of distinguished authors and artists , and a continuation of the illustrated papers ou " Schools ,

private and public , " Pretty place ? , " Railway men , " "Iron roads , " " Musical notes , " " Garden , field and farm , " " Fern gossip , " " Church buildings , " aud " New Inventions , " as well as numerous articles under the headings of Amusement , Art , Biography , Economy , Literature end Science *

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1839 .

IN the good old days of Freemasonry the " recess " was looked upon with some amount of satisfaction , especially by the ladies . Paterfamilias , during the winter , had his own Lodgo meetings to attend once a month , and then he had a mind to see a " bit of working " elsewhere ; then no true lady , who valued the g *> od opinion of her lord , could possibly object ; to his seeking for a li'tle " Instruction , "

and surely two evenings a month could not be considered misspent if the enthusiastic Craftsman so willed it that his time should be thus expended . This roundly gives us four evenings a month spent in the exercise of Masonio functions . But when summer came , our ancient " sisterhood " asserted their claims , and " Masonio night" had to be

devoted to their service . Now , however , all this has been altered . Recess , we have none ; the ball is kept rolling throughout the year . What with Provincial Meetings , Summer Lodges , and Festive

Gatherings , the " bright" Craftsman has little difficulty in fitting himself with a Masonic " outing " once a week . However true these remarks maybe , we have got ourselves into the habit of associating the commencement of the London Masonio Season with the

Installation Meeting of the Lodge now under notice . This event took place on Saturday last , the 8 th instant , when the brethren assembled at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , London , W . C- Lodge was opened at four o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . Henrv Car . termole , who was supported by his Officers ; Past Masters J . W . Brooke , G . F .

Smith , A . Staley , Dr . Bott , A . J . Dixie , T . C . Corpe ( Treasurer ) , J . W . Dewsnap ( Secretary ) . Amongst the Visitors were Brothers 0 . J . Marcus 1583 , J . Tilley 1691 , W . Noad 237 , J . A . Sayer U . S . A ., F . R . Dalton 1351 , W . Walker P . M . 65 , J . Bunker P . M . Southern Star , H . Massey P . M . 619 1928 , S . Scherer S . D . 1540 , W . H . M-itfchews P . M . 1423 , R . A . Kemp 1706 , D . Crombie P . M . 28 , H . G . Martins

J . D . 1622 , H . W . Taylor 901 , B . Mann Mount Edgcumbe , W , W . Morgan P . M . 211 , Walter Martin P . M . 819 , R . Hilton 2000 , W . H . Hook P . M . 186 , E . Samuel S . W . 2096 ,

F . H . Horsoroffc 211 , Tarle Lee 1922 , & c . After the minutes of the regular meeting of 4 th April had been read and confirmed the reports of the Audit Committees of the Lodge Funds and the Benevolent Fund were presented . These reports showed the Lodge was progressing in a most satisfactory way . The W . M .

for the ensuing year , Bro . W . B . Marcus S . W ., was presented for the benefits of installation . Bro . Marcus having signifi- d his readiness to uphold the tenets and principles of the Craft was obligated and duly installed . The officers were then invested , as follows : — Bros . H . Cattermole Immediate Past Master , A . H . Jakins

S . W ., C . H . Cox J . W ., T . C . Corpe P . M . Treasurer , J . W . Dewsnap P . M . Secretary , J . T . Williams S . D ., J . Blarlon J . D ., J . Culver I . G ., H . S . Trego Director of Ceremonies and Organist , M . Keith Frith and W . H . Foot Stewards , Bowler Tyler . Brother 0 ttermole then gave , in splendid style , the addresses to Master ,

Wardens and Brethren , ancl received the hearty congratulations of fche members and visitors for the ability he had displayed in con . ducting the proceedings . The ballot was then brought into requisition for two candidates who desired to participate in our mysteries and privileges , viz ., Mr . Albert Lambert , who was proposed by Bro . F . A .

Simmonds and seconded by Bro . J . W . Dewsnap Sec . ; also for Mr . James Frederick Perrins , who had for sponsors Bros . E . N . Ensworth and John Culver . In each case the result was unanimous iu favour of the candidates , and both gentlemen being in attendance they were introduced and regularly initiated by tho new W . M . Bro .

Marcus . The Past Master's jewel of the Lodge was presented to Bro . Cattermole , and graceful allusion was made to the zeal and ability he had displayed throughout the year on behalf of the members . Routine work followed , the resignation of a member , on account of residental inconvenience was announced , aud then

Lodge was closed . The banquet , which was of a very recherche character , was served in the Crown Room of the Freemasons' Tavern . Advantage had been taken of the " close " time , and this at all times elegant room was resplendent after the " touch up" the decorator's pencil had

given it . Bro . Madell overlooked the service , and all present expressed their satisfaction with his efforts . On tbe removal of the cloth the Loyal and Masonic toasts were done full justice to , The Worshipful Master in proposing "The Pro Grand Master , the Dapufcv Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Offices present

aod past , " said tie waa sorry tha ' . they had that night been disappointed by some of tho Grand Officers who h » d been invited . As a L- * dge i hey had been favoured from time to time with the presence of many Grand 0 fleers ; but , unfortunately , th * Lodge met at a time when many pe > ple were out < . f to « m , and the lette's received that

evening shewel that many brethren would have been present if they could . However , they had Brother Brownrigg , a Past G'and Chaplain , with them , and ho coupled that reverend brother ' s name with the toast . Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg P . G . C , in reply said , the evening was passing very pleasantly , because the Worshipful

Master was not making long speeches . He hoped that every brother who was going to be installed during the new season would follow his excellent example , and he also hoped that all the brethren who would respond to this toast during the coming year would follow his ( Bro . Brownrigg ' p ) excellent example , and simply say , "I thank you . "

Bro . Cattermole P . M ., iu proposing "The I ealth of the Wurrfhipful Master , " assured the brethren he did it in all sincerity . To the members of iho Lodge the W . M . 's qualities were so well known thafc nothing tbat eould be said by him ( Bro . Cattermole ) would give them any information . But those who honoured tho Lndge with their

presence as visitors might not know Brother Marcus s > well , and for their information he begged to say that Brother Marcns had been connected with the Lodge from its commencement ; he had studied tho interests of the Lodge more than the interests of himself , and would prove a very worthy Mason , one who had carried