How Jake's Family Was Cared For.

thing to the children , no matter how insignificant , and when he was off duty and on the street at home one of the babes was sure to be with him . " The meeting of the Lodge in the December succeeding his death occurred a few nights before Christmas , and as we sat around the

room before Lodge was opened , the solemn drapery of the Lodgo turned our conversation upon our recent loss , and the good qualities of our deceased brother . His love for his family was spoken of , when some one remarked that his children would miss him sadly at thia season . The utterance was scarcely made before another

rejoined , ' It is our duty to see that his place is filled . ' Well , sir , every one of us appeared to be struck with the same idea at once , for every man made a motion down into his clothes and laid a greenback on the altar . Quite a snug sum was counted ont , and we delayed the opening of the Lodge very much in determining what to do

with it . Finally it was decided that as I waa hia oldest and nearest friend I shonld take possession of the fund , buy whatever I thought proper , visit them a la Santa Glaus on Christmas Eve , and cheer the widow ' s heart . "Christmas Eve was a terrible night ; snow a foot deep and still

falling , and Jake ' s house was in the suburbs , where he had a couple of acres that he was accustomed to plant with vegetables and fruits . Every pookefc of my immense storm coat was crammed with candies , nuts and toys , and I carried in my arms a lot of bundles containing more substantial articles tbat I had bought at my wife ' s suggestion .

When I reached the house I was a veritable Kris Krinkle in appearance . The door was opened by Mrs . N— , but I declined her invitation to enter and simply remarked that I had brought Christmas remembrances from the Lodge . The poor woman held out her arms mechanically , and when they were filled , I placed the remainder on

the floor , bid her good night , closed tbe door , and left her standing , crying and apparently oblivions of what had transpired . To tell the truth , I could not see clearly what was going on . I never felt so happy in my life , nor so totally undecided what to do , so I fairly ran home to tell my wife what a dunce I had been , and how much I

wanted some one to tell me how I should have acted . " The children had a merry Christmas , for they were too small to comprehend their loss , and yon can depend on it that a happy Lodge heard my report at the next meeting . Since then and until the children grew too old for it , we never forget them at Christmas .

" When spring came and people began to make garden , a lot of us were loafing in the railroad yard one day , when it was suggested that we shonld go and make Mrs . Nuzum ' s garden . The thing was done , and all through that season and succeeding ones we cultivated her garden and gathered her crops , and some of us learned all we know about farming at those times .

" Mrs . Nuzum supported herself by sewing , and she made sll the underwear for every single brother in tbe Lodge , and those of us who had wives threw quite as much sewing in her way as she could perform . Her children are now nearly grown . The oldest , a boy , contributes largely to her support , and it has been quite a timo since

the Lodge has been required to do more for her than to exert its influence in her behalf . She is always an invited guest and attendant at any public Masonic gathering , and I tell you , old fellow , there is something solid and genuine in the manner the Masons have acted towards her .

"And now you know all about Jake . How appropriate does that old Masonic couplet apply to us ,

' For three there were and one is not , But lies where 'Cacia marks the spot . ' " After hearing such a recital 1 had a desire to visit a Lodgo where brotherly love was so religiously practised , and the bright example the action in the case just stated ( and no doubt there are others ) has

been to the younger Craftsmen is evinced in the cordial greeting they give a visitor ; in the perfect arrangement of their Lodge room ; the impressiveness of their ceremonicp , and the general air of truthfulness that pervades every where and every one . Every member

appeared to realize that Masonry was earnest and nofc a myth ; tbat it was worth all the time and attention they gave it , and that each man ' s duty was to promote each other ' s happiness and rejoice in each other ' s prosperity .

Madras.

MADRAS .

— . o : — CARNATIC LODGE , No . 2031 .

AT a regnlar meeting , held on the night of the 20 th of October , Bro . Dr . Pulney Andy was installed as Worshipful Master of this Lodge for tbe next twelve mouths , in fche presence of the Deputy District Grand Master , Colonel Moore , and his Officers , as well as in that of the representatives of other Lodges . Brother Ponnooaamy Pillai performed the ceremony . The following appointments were

made : —Bros . Vijiarnnga Moodelliar I . P . M ., M . Theagassa Moodelliar S . W ., C . Sankaran Nair J . W ., Cavasjee Eduljee Pandy Treasurer , M . Puchatcherum Moodelliar Secretary , A . Balakrishna Moodelliar S . D ., S . Theagaraja Iyer J . D ., P . Ruugiah Naidu D . C , M . B . Vacua , S . S ., V . A . Riijarnthna Moodelliar J . S ., C . Kri . hnasawmy Pillai I . G .,

and B . Madoorachari Tyler . After tho closing of the Lodge , the brethren partook of refreshments , drank the usual toasts , and parted in peace , lovo and unanimity . This is the secoud time that Dr . Pulney Andy has been honoured with the Mastership of the Lodge .

Bro . James H . Scott , 1673 , who has for many years past held an important position in the English and Scottish Law Life Office , has been appointed Secretary to the Gresham Life Assurance Society , and will enter upon his new duties at once .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

BRUNSWICK LODGE , No . 156 .

THE annual meeting was held on fche 12 th inst ., at the Masonio Temple , Hobarfc-street , Stonehouse . A candidate having been duly initiated the W . M . elect Bro . Charles Marshall was then installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The installing Officers were Bros . E . Selmon the retiring W . M ., H . J . Trethewy , and B . S . Johns . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his Officers for the

ensuing year : —Bros . K . Selmon I . P . M ., Price S . W ., Stoner J . W ., Warren Chap ., H . Mortimer Treasnrer , Trethewy Secretary , Davis S . D ., Roberts J . D ., Wingate D . C , Smeeth A . D . C , Luscombe I . G ., Eden and Endicott Stewards , Merryfield and Dyer Assistant Stewards , and James Bartlett . Tyler . Bro . N . Radmore was re-elected the

Charity Steward , and Bro . H . J . Trethewy the representative of the Lodge ou fche Committee of Petitions . The annual banquet was fixed to be held afc Bro . Routly's , Parley Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 nd proximo , bufc it having been found thafc the Provincial Grand Master would attend at Plymouth on that day for the Provincial

meeting and banquet in connection with the new hall in Princesssquare , the arrangements for the installation banquet were left to the W . M . and the Wardens . The Provincial Jnnior Grand Warden ,

Bro . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., then presented to the Lodge a framed photograph of the Temple , Freemasons' Hall , London , aa ifc appeared after the fire , May 1883 , bearing the following inscription : —

" Presented to Lodge Brunswick , No . 156 , East Stonehouse , by W . Bro . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . and Chaplain No . 189 ( 70 , 223 , 1071 , 1205 , and 2025 honorary ) P . P . G . C . and Provincial Junior Grand Warden , 12 th December 1888 . " Votes of thanks were accorded to Bro . Lemon . The brethren then adjourned to the refectory , where a pleasant evening was spent .

YORK LODGE , No . 236 ,

THE installation meeting was held afc fche Masonic Hall , Duncombeplace , on Monday . Bro . Joseph Todd P . M . Treasurer was the Installing Master , and the new W . M . ( Bro . S . Border ) invested the following brethren as his Officers for the year : —Bros . VV . Smith I . P . M ., Forbes S . W ., Brogden J . W ., Very Rev . A . P . Purey-Cusfc , D . D ., Dean

of York , P . G . C . England , Chaplain , Todd Treasurer , Purnell Secretary , Sampson S . D ., Hoptou J . D ., Carter D . C , Sample Organist , Watkinson I . G ., Bryson and Avchey Stewards , Calvert Tyler * . Tho brethren then adjonrned to a banquet , afc which fche usual loyal toasts

were proposed , and heartily responded to , and also those of the W . M ., Installing Master , Visitors , & c . Bros . Kirby , Todd , Sample , Samson , Everitt , Peck , Homer and Dow added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening with songs and recitations .

MENTURIA LODGE , No . 418

ON Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., Bro . Herbert Windle was installed as W . M . at the Masonic Hall , Hanley , in tho presence of ninety brethren , including visitors from several neighbouring Lodges . The ceremony was very ably performed by Bro . W . Tunnicliff , the retiring W . M ., who was assisted by Bros . W . H . Hales , J . Bromley , T . Bickley , E . V . Greatbacb . The following were tho Officers

appointed for the year ensuing : —Bros . J . Robinson S . W ., William Hampton J . W ., tho Rev . F . E . Waters Chaplain , \ V . H . Hales Treas ., E . B . Devereux Secretary , J . Bailovv S . D ., David Jones J . D ., E . V . Great bach D . C , C F . Baker Organist , Edmund Jones I . G ., J . Goodson and W . Jones Stewards , G . Wilkes Tyler . Amongst the members

of tho Mentuna Lodge present were Bros J . B . Piorcy , the Rev . E . D . Boothman , J . L . Hamshaw , F . Brandon , Tho ? . Ashworth , E . E . Scrivener , J . Stringer , S . Lawton , J . Beardmore , J . Charlesworth , & o Tho visiting brethren included Bros . W . R . Blair 506 , E . H . Croydon 460 , R . Tooth 637 , T . Turner 460 , H . C Faratn 637 , B . H . Brough

516 , It . Dain 98 , F . Weston 98 , F . Mountford 460 , F . M . Julian 451 , J . T . Snape 460 , T . Unwin 637 , H . Palmer 2149 , S . Watson 2064 , J . Eardley 637 , J . Daignan 1942 , A . S . Walters 546 , J . Hodgkinson 456 , Charles Adams 2149 , & c . After the Lodge had been closed the brethren adjourned to the Town Hull , wh . r . _ > a sumptuous banquet

was provided by Bro . J . Mnnro . The usual honours having been paid to the Queen , tho Royal Family , and the Rulers of Grand Lodge , Bro . Bickley proposed tho health of Bro . C _ l . Foster Gough , Past Grand Standard Bearer , Acting Provincial Grand Master of Stafford - shire , which was very henrbily received . Bro . Robinson submitted

the toa _ fc of the Officers of P . G . Lodge , Present a _ d Past , for whom Bro . Blair responded . Ho expressed a hop __ that thoy would before very long seo Col . Gough tho actiial P . G . M ., believing that from his great knowledge of Masonry and his earnest desire to promote the interests of tho Craft , his appointment would be acceptable

throughout ; the Province—a sentiment which was endorsed by the plaudits of the brethren present . Bro . Tunnicliff proposed the health of the W . M ., whom he warmly complimented upon his devotion to Masonry . The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm , it being stated that it was the W . M . ' s birthday , Bro . Windle having been born on

the 18 th of December 1842 . Bro . Windle having made a suitable acknowledgment of the compliment , Bro . Jackson proposed tho Visiting Brethren , for whom Bro . H . Palmer responded . Bro . T . Turner ( who was also called upon to respond ) proposed the health of Bro . Hales , who , in the course of . his reply , stated thafc they had just

completed the decoration and furnishing of their Lodge-room , whioh had cost them little less than £ 300 . The health of Bro . Tunnicliff , proposed by Bro . Bromley , was drunk with great cordiality . Bro . Tunnicliff , in returning thanks , said there had been 16 meetings

of the Lodge during the year , and while thoy had initiated nine new members , eight had been passed and raised , which beat the record , and was a good sign of progress . Bro . E . V . Greatbach , in proposing the Masonic Charities , warned them against having fche income of those charitable institutions wasted in too large salaries and extraya .