Thomas M. Lamb.

THOMAS M . LAMB .

FROM THE VOICE OF MASONRY . WHOEVER , by virtuous effort , is able to establish , make known and felt , his identity among mankind , deserves to be remember ^ ; and when I seek for a striking example of that kind , I cannot afford to leave unnoticed the qualities exhibited in the life and character of our late friend and brother , Thomas M . Lamb . Thomas M . Lamb was born at Worcester , Massachusetts , 26 th June

1830 . He inherited from his mother a delicate constitution and a keen intellect ; from his father stability of purpose and sound judg . ment . His early edncation was acquired at the district school , and completed in the city high school .

Before his school life closed he expressed a desire to follow the occupation of a watchmaker and jeweller , and in dne time was permitted by his parents to enter the store of S . P . Champney for the purpose of learning the trade . While engaged in this employment his recreation consisted in a series of well-directed efforts towards

self-improvement and culture . About this time the Young Mens Rhetorical Society was organised for the mental and moral improvement of its members . Mr . Lamb was one of the first to distinguish himself as a clear and logical debater . He conducted a paper published by the society , wherein he first displayed his talent as a writer j and many of his productions of that early day clearly indicated a

comprehensive knowledge of English composition . 31 st December 1850 , he was elected President of the Society . As a presiding officer he was calm , dignified , and accurate in his decisions , winning favour on all sides by his gentlemanly bearing , his acute perception and comprehension of delicate points in

parliamentary practice . 13 th February 1856 , Mr . Champney advertised his business for sale , and on the 29 th of the same month Mr . Lamb advertised his new establishment at 275 Harrington Corner , within a few feet of where he learned his trade , and where he continued in business till the time of his death .

He manifested an interest in religious affairs at an early age , and became identified with the Baptist denomination ; but later in life embraced a more liberal faith , discarding all sectarianism and every form of worshi p as essential to the soul ' s salvation ; but his faith in the Supreme Ruler of the Universe was never disturbed . He was conscientious to his own pecuniary disadvantage , never swerving

from what he deemed to be exact justice . He was never accused of a dishonest act by an honest person , and his integrity was never questioned in the community where he lived . He was elected by his fellow citizens to fill offices of trust on several occasions , and his official dnties were always discharged with rare fidelity . He was a true man , an unfaltering friend , a loyal citizen .

His Masonic life was made up of the generous impulses of an unselfish nature . He was made a Master Mason in Morning Star Lodge , at Worcester , 1 st November 1859 , and was Secretary of the Lodge for several years . He was exalted to the august and sublime degree of a Royal Arch Mason in Worcester Chapter , 8 th April 1864 ; and on the 27 th

October of the same year he received the Cryptic degrees in Hiram Council of Royal and Select Masters . He was created and dubbed a Knight Templar in Worcester County Commandery , Knights Templars , at Worcester , 21 st April 1865 . 31 st October 1867 , he received the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite , from the 4 " to the 14 ° , in Worcester Lodge

of Perfection . He received the degrees of the Order of the Eastern Star from Past Grand Patron , Daniel Seagrave , in September 1869 , and affiliated with Stella Chapter , No . 3 , at Worcester , where the said Chapter was organised in 1871 . He was elected Worthy Patron , 13 th December 1876 , and continued in office four years . He was elected Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter of the Order of

the Ea stern Star for Massachusetts , at its organisation , 11 th December 1876 , and held the office till 13 th May 1879 . He was elected Grand Patron 13 th May 1879 , and continued in office two years . He was e ] ected Most Worthy Grand Patron of the General Grand Chapter of th e Order , 10 th May 1878 , and held the office till 20 th August 1880 . j [ e was chairman of the committee appointed to arrange and

pnbljg } , the Ritual of the Order , and that document shows how well h ' . labours were performed . He was appointed committee on forei gn correspondence by the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts for the year 1879 , and re-appointed 10 th May 1881 . He was elected a k ' e member of Stella Chapter 26 th January 1880 . It will be seen by the above record that the Masonic career of Brother Lamb has been alike honourable to himself and to the

Fraternity . His death occurred at Worcester , 29 th December , 1881 , after an illness of only five days . The community was shocked at the announcement of his death—so sudden and unexpected—and the large assembly gathered at the church on the day of his funeral

bore unmistakable testimony to his worth as a man and a Mason . He was one of the few men who never assumed a false position for gain ; nor could he be persuaded by sophistry or logic , or compelled by any human authority , to forget or surrender the title Nature gave him to the highest type of manhood .

The Fifteen Sections

THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

1 V 7 IL BE WOKKEU At the Emblematic Lodge of Instruction , No . 1321 , held at the Goat and Star , Swallow-street , Regent-street , W ., on Wednesday ) 27 th inst , at 9 p . m . precisely . Bros . W . C . Smith I . G . 15 R 3 W . M ., E . Farwig P . M . 180 S . W ., J . B . Docker P . M . 1687 J . W . First

Lecture : —Bros . R . A . Kirkaldy , W . B . Fendick , H . Eshng , E . F . A Busch , J . B . Docker , E . Farwig , J . C . Smith . Second Lecture : — Bros . G . Festa , J . Cox , J . Hemming , J . W . Elvin , J . Hurdell . Third Lecture : —Bros . G . Willson , W . H . Richardson , G . F . Swan . P . T Brearey P . M . P . G . S . 1321 Treasurer , G . F . Swan P . M . 1321 Secretary .

Diary For The Week.

DIARY FOR THE WEEK .

We shall be obliged if the Secretaries of the various Lodges throughout the Kingdom will favour us with a list of their Days of Meetings , & c , as we have decided to insert only those that are verified by the Officers of the several Lodges .

SATURDAY , 23 rd SEPTEMBER

198—Percy . Jolly Farmers ' , Sonthgate Road , N ., 8 . ( Instruction ) 1276— Star , Five Bells , 155 New Cross-road , S . E ., at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1278—Burdett Coufcts , Lnmb Tavern , opposite BethDal G . Junct ., at 8 . ( Inst . ) 1364—Earl of Zetland , Royal F . dward , Triangle , Hackney ( Instruction ) 1541—Alexandra Palace , Alexandra Palace , Muswell Hill 1624—Encloston , Grosvenor Club , Bbury-square , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction )

1679—Henry Muggendge , Masons' Hall Tavern , E . C . Sinai Chapter of Improvement , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W . at 8 . R . A . 176—Caveac , Albion , Aldersnato Street R . A . 1044—Mid-Surrey , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell 308—Prince George , Private Rooms , Bottoms , Eastwood . 1631—Chiselhurst , Bull ' s Head Hotel , Chiselhurst

MONDAY . 25 th SEPTEMBER

46—Strong Man , George Hotel , Australian Avenue , Barbican , at 7 ( Instruc . ) 79—Pythagorean , Ship Tavern , Greenwich 174—Sincerity , Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , at 7 . ( Instruction ) 180—St . James ' s Union , Union Tavern , Air-street , W „ at 8 ( Instruction ) 648—Wellington , White Swan , High-street , Deptford , at 8 ( Instruction ) 1425—Hyde Park , The Westbourne , Craven-rd ., Paddington . at 8 ( Instruction ) 1489—Marquess of Ripon , Pembury Tavern , Amhurst-rd ., Hackney , at 7 . 30 ( In )

1507—Metropolitan , The Moorgate , Finsbnry Pavement , E . G ., at 7 . 30 ( Inst . ) 1608—Kilbnvn , 46 South Molton Street , Oxford Street , W ., at 7 . ( Inst . ) 1623—West Smithfielcl , Farringdon Hotel , Farringdon-street , E . C . at 8 ( Inst . ) 1026—Tredetjar , Royal Hotel , Mile End-road , corner of Burdett-road . ( Inst . ) 1693—Kingsland , Canonbury Tavern , Canonbury , N ., at 8 . 30 ( Instruction ) 1745—Farringdon , Holborn Viaduct Hotel

1789—Ubiqne , Guardsman Army Coffee Tavern , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W ., at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 1828—Shepherds Bush , Athenseum , Goldhawk-road , W . 1891—St . Ambrose . Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington . ( Instruction ) R . A . 933—Doric , 79 Whitechapel-road , at 7 . ( Instruction ) R . A . 1201—Eclectic , Freemasons' Hall , W . O . M . M . r-Old Kent . Crown and Cushion , London Wall , at 6 . 30 . ( Instruction )

48—Industry , 34 Denmark-street , Gateshead 61—Probity , Freemason ' s Hall , St . John ' s-place , Halifax 62—Social , Queen ' s Hotel , Manchester 148—Lights , Masonic Rooms , Warrington 264—Nelson of the Nile , Freemasons' Hall , Batley 302—Hope , New Masonic Hall , Darley-street , Bradford 307— Prince Frederick , White Horse Hotel , Hebden Bridge

382—Royal Union , Chequers Hotel , Uxbridge . ( Instruction ) 408—Three Graces , Private Rooms , Haworth 467—Tudor , Red Lion Hotel , Oldham 613—Unity , Masonic Hall , Sonthport 724—Derby , Masonic Hall , Liverpool , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 899—Robert Burns , Freemasons' HaU , Manchester

1177—Tenby , Royal Assembly Rooms , Tenby , Pembroke 1449—Royal Military , Masonic Hall , Canterbury , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1542—Legiolium , Masonic Hall , Carlton-street , Castleford 1676— Clive , Corbet Arms , Market Drayton R . A . 827—St . John , Masonic Temple , Halifax-road , Dewsburv M . M . 146—Moore , Masonic Rooms , Athentenm , Lancaster

TUESDAY , 26 th SEPTEMBER

55—Constitutional , Bedford Hotel , Sonthampton-bldga ., Holborn , at 7 ( Inst 65—Prosperity , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , E . C , at 7 . ( Instruction ) 141—Faith , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , E . C . 177—Domatic , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 186—Industry , Freemasons' Hall , W . O . 188—Joppa , Champion Hotel , Aklersgate-street , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 255—Harmony , Greyhound , Richmond , Surrey 507—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E .

664—Yarborongh , Green Dragon , Stepney ( Instruction ) 753—Prince Frederick William , Lord's Hotel , St . John ' s Wood , at 8 ( Inst . ) 810—Dalhonsie . Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston at , 8 ( Instruction ) 1014—Wandsworth , Star and Garter Hotel , St . Ann's-hill , Wandsworth ( Inst . ) 1158—Southern Star , Bridge House Hotel , Southwark 1319—Friars , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 1360-Roval Arthur , D . of Cambridge , 316 Bridge-rd ., Bafetersea Park , at 8 ( In . ) 1381—Kennington , The Horns , Kennington . ( Instruction ) 1441—Ivv , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E . street at 8 Instruction

1446—Mount Edgcumbo , 19 Jermyn- , S . W ., ( ) 1471—Islington . Crown and Cushion , London Wall , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1472—Henley , Three Crowns , North Woolwich ( Instruction ) 1558—D . Connaneht . Palmerston Arms , Grosvenor Park , Camberwell , at 8 ( In . ) 1602—Sir Hugh Myddelton , Crown and Woolpack , St . John ' s-st .-rd ., at 8 ( In . ) 1695—New Finsbnry Park , Hornsey Wood Tavern , Finsbury Park , at 8 ( Inst . ) 1707—Eleanor , Troc ' adero , Broad-street-buildings , Liverpool-street , 6 . 30 ( Inst . ) 1839—Duke of Cornwall , Freemasons' Hall . W . C . 1919—Brixton , Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , East Brixton , at 8 . ( Instruction ) R . A . 548—Wellington , White Swan Hotel , Deptford

24—Newcasfie-on-Tyne , Freemasons * Hall , Grainger-st ., Ne'wcastte , 7 . 30 ( In 78—Imperial George , Assheton Arms Hotel , Middleton , Lancashire 126—Silent Temple , Cross Keys Inn , Burnley 241—Merchants , Masonic Hall , Liverpool ( Instruction ) 253—Tyrian , Masonic Hall , Gower-street , Derby 299—Emulation , Bull Hotel , Dartford 310—Union , Freemasons' Hall , Castle-street , Carlisle 373—Socrates , George Hotel . High-street , Huntingdon

403—Hertford , Town Hall , Hertford . 673—Perseverance , Shenstone Hotel , Hales Owen 62-1—Abbey , Masonic Hall , Union-street , Burton-on-Trent 779—Ferrers and Ivanhoc , Town Hall , Ashby-de-la-Zonch 897—Loyalty , Fleece Inn , St . Helens , Lancashire 986—He ' sketh , Grapes Inn , Croston 1016—Elkington , Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham 1214—Scarborough , Scarborough Hall , Caledonia-road , Batley

1358—Torbay , Town Hall , Paignton 1479—Halsey , Town Hall , St . Albans 1566—Ellington , Town Hall , Maidenhead 1609—Dramatic , Masonio Hal ] , Liverpool 1612—West Middlesex , The Institute , Ealing , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 1675—Antient Briton , Masonic Hall , Liverpool R . A . 721—Grosvenor , Masonic-chambers , Eastgate-row-north , Chester R . A . 1094—Temple , Masonic Hall , Liverpool . K . T . —Plains of Tabor , Swan Hotel , Colne , Lancashire

WEDNESDAY , 27 th SEPTEMBER

228—United Strength , Prince Alfred , 13 Crowndale-rd ., Camden-town , 8 ( In . ) 538—La Tolerance , norland ' s Hotel , Dean Street , Oxford St . at 8 ( Inst . l 720—P . inmnro , Balham Hotel , Balham , at 7 ( Instruction ) 753—Prince Frederick William , Lord's Hotel , St . John ' s Wood 754—High Cross , Seven Sisters' Tavern , Page Green , Tottenham 781—Merchant Navy , Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , E . ( Instruction ) 813—New Concord , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N . ( Instruction )