With Masons At Dinsdale.

come to bring back tho roses to their cheeks ; tho Cleveland range framing the picture to tho south ; Neasham and Ilurworth before us in the west , with the Yorkshire moors towering up against the sky-lino ; and the whole varied by the ample and many-coloured foliage . So inspiriting was tho scene , that Brother Barron nearly got up an impromptu exhibition of his waxworks , exhibited , as ho recently declared ,

with such success before Cctewayo , thafc that amiable soul was anxious for him to remain in Znlnland for ever ! Another brother longed to tell tho whole story of the organ over again ; bnt the arrival at the Spa Hotel , and tho more prosaic business of satisfying the inner man checked these rising inspirations . Tho feast was truly meet for a Must or Mason , aud never since tho timo of tho first Grand Master , in

the days of Solomon , was a repast eaten with greater zest . Fine-looking salmon wero reduced to skeletons as by magic ; veal pie left no vestige but the dish ; cold lamb , pigeon pie , tongue , delicious salad , Ac , all disappeared as if the fellow-craftsmen had been building Dinsdale Church instead of saying thoir prayers in it . Pipes and glasses succeeded the removal of the cloth , and ginger ale was in large

request . The AVorshipful Master beinga teetotaller , nothing stronger was permitted , nnder pain of being sawn asnnder by tho Tyler . Then came songs and glees from the "Durham Three , " choicely selected and exquisitely sung . How tho table rattled nnder tho influence of song and ginger ! "My Pretty Jane ; " "Mynheer Van Dunck-, " "Home , Sweet Home ; " "Tho Blue Alsatian Mountains ; " Sir Henry

Bishop ' s glees—surely old King Cole never listened to such minstrelsy . Local brethren of the Craft also discoursed sweat music , and Bro . Tovoy kept them all iu tune . P . M . Bonlton varied the proceedings by reading an eloquent paper on tho advantages of being a Master Mason . From Solomon he traced the descent of the Masonic body through William the Conqueror to the Princo of Wales . Respectable

in pedigree , and moral in life , it stood , like the Church , " founded upon a rock , " defying tho assult of its innumerable foes . How the tones of the reader ' s voice deepened and ronnded as he described tho fillruinations of tho Vatican thundering in vain against its serried ranks . Yonr humble correspondent thought , as ho listened , that it was tho grandest thing in the universe to be a Master Mason . Oh , if that

stirring paper should inspire tho brethren to rush forth , trowel in hand , and complete unfinished churches , out of pure love ; it would have a destiny ! Till 9 . 30 the feast was kept np . Then the approach of train time " sowed the seeds of dissolution , " and the assembly dispersed with good wishes for tho next merry meeting . A brighter festival had

not been celebrated for many a day . and if the arrangements of tho North-Eastern and tho strict propriety of the brethren hud permitted , it would have beon impossible to havo resisted tho influence of the time-honoured strain , " We won't go homo till morning—till daylight does appear . "

I he whole of the proceedings were admirably presided over and conducted by the W . M . Bro . Ilobsnn , who expressed a hope that , as this celebration was the first after what some brother termed a " hiatus " in the history of tho Craft , ifc might now become an annual gathering , and thus increase tho good fellowship existing in the Order . —Darlington and Richmond Herald .

In Memoriam.

In Memoriam .

THE LATE BROTHER THOMAS COOPER

THE York Masonio world has lately suflered a most severe loss in the death of Bro . Thomas Cooper , who for a number of years had been one of the chief ornaments of the Craft iu the ancient capital of the North of England , and who at the time of his death was unquestionably the most popular Mason in York . For moro than a year Bro . Cooper had been iu failing health , but the end came

somewhat suddenly , and he died on the evening of the 7 th instant , aged 66 years . Our lato Brother ' s Masonic career may be briefly sketched here . He was initiated in the Londesborough Lodge 734 , at Bridlington , in the East Riding of Yorkshire , iu 1858 , and immediately afterwords joined tho Union Lodge 287 , at York ( now known as the York Lodge 236 ) . Here he soon made his mark , and was elected

W . M . in 1865 , ancl also for some time served the office of Secretary . In 1805 ( the year of his Mastership ) , he was appointed Prov . G . Sept . of "Works for North and East Yorkshire . In the years 1 SG 7 , 1809 , and 1872 he filled the chair of First Principal of the Zetland R . A . Chapter at York , and was appointed J . of the Prov . Grand Chapter . In 1868 ho was elected W . M . of the York Mark Lod ^ e

( Time Immemorial ) , and also subsequently served that Lodge in the offices of Secretary and Treasurer . He was ono of tho founders of the Ancient Ebor Preceptory of Knight Templars in 18 G 1 ) , and occupied the Preceptor ' s chair for the two first years of its existence , and in 1875 , and at the time of his death was its Treasurer , and was last year elected au honorary member of the Mary Commandery .

Philadelphia , U . S . When the Hilda Rose Croix Chapter was removed from Whitby to York iu 1878 , he was unanimously elected to the chair of M . W . S . He was one of the founders of the Eboracnm Conclave 137 , of the Red Cross of Constantino nt York , and filled the chair of M . P . S . last year . When tho Eboracnm Lodge was founded in 187 G h « was one of the first originators , ancl was at once

unanimously selected as the right man for the office of First Ma .-ter , the duties of which lie filled from the time of the consecration of the Lodge in August 187 G to November 1877 , with the greatest success and ability . His popularity amongst the younger initiated brethren was so great that those admitted by him before the

close of 187 G subscribed amongst themselves to endow the Master's chair with a charity vote in his honour , and at the close of his year of office the members of tho Lodge privately subscribed to present him with a set of Provincial clothing and jewels . He was always regarded ns Ihe father and friend of the Lodge , and on Thursday , the

In Memoriam.

10 th inst ., tho day of his funeral , a " Lodgo of Sorrow " was called at the Eboracnm Lodge rooms . Tho Lodge room was draped in black , the chairs , pedestals and candlesticks being covered with crape , tied with white ribbon , whilst in tho centre of tho room a lofty catafalque was erected , the curtains enclosing the third degree emblems , on which wore placed the deceased brother ' s clothing , jewels and gloves

and a largo wreath of white flowers , the catafalque being guarded east and west by four stewards with crossed wands festooned with crape , and surmounted by the throe large Lodge lights . At three o'clock , the room being darkened , the brethren assembled ancl took thoir places under the direction of Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., Prov . G . D . C , who conducted tho ceremonies throughout , whilst the Organist played tho

" Dead March , " and the Lodgo was then opened by the W . M . Bro . J . S . Cumberland , to the third degree . Having briefly stated tho objects of tho assembly , tho W . M . proceeded with the Service , tho brethren giving tho responses . Then followed a brief opening address on tho shortness of life , and the worth of tho deceased ; after which

the Grand Honours wero given five times . Tho Chaplain having offered up prayer , the brethren formed in procession , the youngest first , preceded by the Tyler with his sword drawn , tho open Bible ou a crape cushion , being carried before tho W . M . by Bro . J . Hanly W . BI . of tho St . Patrick ' s Military Lodge ( 4 th Dragoon Guards ) and marched slowly three times round tho catafalque , singing Luther ' s Hymn : —

" Great God , what do I seo and hear ? " As each brother passed the opening of tho curtains he deposited npon tho emblems white flowers . The W . M . thon took his place at tho east of fcho catafalque , and the I . P . M . Bro . T . B . Whytehead gavo an exhortation to tho brethren to copy tho virtues of their late brother , and to cherish his memory ,

at the conclusion of which tho members joined hands iu a circle , and renewed their pledges of fidelity . Tho W . M . then gavo the invoca - tions , which wero responded to by tho brethren , and the Chaplain ( the Rev . R . P . T . Tennent , Vicar of Acomb ) again offered up prayer . A charge followed by tho I . P . M ., and then tho brethren once moro formed in procession aud marched three times round tho catafalque , singing the Masonic Funeral Hymn , —

" Softly , sadly , boar him forth . " The catafalque was then closed by the Stewards , and tho Lodgo was called off by the W . M . Carriages in waiting conveyed the brethren to thoir late brother's residence , where they joined in the public cortege , which was very large , comprising nearly forty carriages , At the cemetery tlie pall was carried by the following Masters and

Past Blasters , the brethren of tho York Lodge 230 having also attended in large numbers to pay their last tribute of respect and affection : — Bros . J . S . Cumberland W . M . 1 G 11 , J . Hanly W . M . St . Patrick ' s , Sir James Meek P . M . 23 G , Wm . Lawton P . M . 23 G aud 1 G 11 , T . B . Whytehead P . M . 1011 ancl 23 G , J . Todd P . M . 230 , Aid . March P . M . 23 ( i ,

G . Biilmford P . M . 23 G and Treasurer 1611 . At tho conclusion of tho Church of England service , the brcthen , circling tho grave , dropped iu tho sprig of evergreen . The coffin was quite covered with floral wreaths , amongst them being one of white azalias , sent by tho Eboracnm Lodge . Returning to tho Lodgo room , tho brethren rcclothed , the Lodge was resumed , and the "De Profundis" was

sung : — " Out of the deep I call . " The Stewards once more crossed their wands over the closed catafalque , the brethren stood to order , and the senior member of tho Lodge , Bro . T . B . Whytehead , gave the final and Farewell Apostrophe . The Lodge was thou closed to the first degree , ancl a largo

number of letters ( as well as a telegram from tho D . P . G . M . Dr . J . P . Boll ) were read from members of the Lodgo and brethren from all parts of the Province and of England , who were unable to bo present , all speaking in the highest terms of Bro . Cooper ' s geniality and goodness . The W . M . of the St . Patrick ' s Lodgo , and the W . M . and I . P . M . of the Eboracnm Lodge also spoke of the kindly reminiscences

that wonld always dwell with the memory of Bro . Cooper , and tho Lodge was closed , and so ended the most impressive Masonic ceremony that has probably ever been performed in York , afc any rate within the memory of tho present Masonic geueration . The cemetery was crowded during the funeral , Bro . Cooper having been a prominent citizen , for many years a member of tho City Council , and an active promoter of all public associations for tho public weal .

Amongst the brethren present , besides those already mentioned , wo noticed Bros . Alderman Terry 236 and 1 G 11 , J . Kay 1 G 11 , T . Humphries Kill , M . Millington 1 G 11 , T . D . Smith 1611 , G . II . Hebblethwaito 1 G 11 , G . H . Simpson 23 G and 1611 , J . Blenkin 1611 , Captain Murphy ( St . Patrick ' s ) , W . T . Gowland 236 , VV Battye 23 G , Lieut . Richey 109 , W . IL Gainferth 236 , G . Kirby 23 G , J . Tissiman 236 , G . Garbiitt 23 G , W . 11 . Sampson 23 G , Councillor Rymer 236 , J . Ayro

236 , S . Haley 236 , J . Sampson 236 , W . P . Husband 1611 , 0 . Marshall 161 . 1 , W . M . Briggs 1011 , W . W . York IGil , J . E . Wilkinson 1611 , C . Blackstone 1 ( 311 , G . C . Lee 1611 , Tom Smith 1611 , 11 . Churchill 1611 , H . Jackson 1611 , J . R . Jackson 1611 , T . E . Abbey 1611 , G . Irving 1611 , J . Marshall 1611 , P . Pearson 1611 , M . Cooper 1611 , T . Take 236 , J . Keswick 236 and 1611 , M . Rooke 236 , J . T . Wilson 236 , J . Redfare 236 , J . Ward 236 , W . Flint 236 , aud other brethren .

TIIK LATK SIR THOS . MYDIJELTON BIIHM . - . —A Massive Brass Tablet , to the memory of General and Brother the Right Honorable Sir Thos . M . Biddulph , K . C . B ., Keeper of Her Majesty's Privy Purse , has just been placed in Holy Trinity Church , Windsor . This well merited tribute has been subscribed for by the Officers of tho 1 st Life Guards , in which regiment the late General served for 2 ( 3 years . It is

mounted on Black Belgian Marble , and measures 6 ft . 10 in . by 3 ft . 4 in . The design has had tho approval of Her Majesty , and the entire work has been entrusted to Messrs . Matthews and Sons , of 377 Oxford Street , London , Thus , appropriately , is tho illustrious Officer's memory perpetuated as " a character of unimpeachable honour and sterling friendship never to be forgotten in the regiment which lie loved , and which warmly responded to his affection . "