Consecraton Of The Hedworth Lodge, No. 2418.

regretted very much to rind himself that day in the ohair , because bis presence therein was caused by the absence of their valued and esteemed Worahipful Grand Master , through illness . Ho had received a summons by telegram from him , stating that he was unable to be present by bis doctor ' s orders . He could only unworthily represent him , and he could only say on his behalf and on his own

that they rejoiced that the growth of Masonry in South Shields was such as to necessitate the formation of tho Hedworth Lodgo , and that the Lodge was formed simply from the law of growth , not by division or differences of opinion or difficulty of management , but simply from the nnwieldy numbers of their other Lodges . In this Masonio spirit they had every reason to hopo and believe the

Hedworth Lodge would be a credit to Masonry and an ornament to South Shields . The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded witb , the petition and warrant , for the new Lodge being read by the acting P . G . Secretary . An eloquent oration was delivered by the Rev . W . Bowker P . G . Chaplain , and the consecration prayer was offered by

the Rev . H . H . Arnott P . G . Chaplain . The W . M . designate ( Bro . T . G . Mabane P . M . ) presented his Officers elect to the aotingP . G . M ., and the ceremony was most impressively carried ont , the D . P . G . M ., and tbe other officers taking part . The musical portion of the ceremony by the choir , assisted by Mr . Leatham , Mr . Welch , and Mr . Duncanson , of Durham Cathedral , was sung with great

effect . Bro . French , of the Fenwiok Lodge , Sunderland , presided at the organ . The P . G . M . ( Rev . Canon Tristram D . D . ) having duly dedicated and constituted the Lodge , the consecration ceremony concluded . The W . M . designate Bro . Mabane was then installed as W . M . of the new Lodge by Bro . Moffett P . M . 240 . The following were afterwards

appointed as the Officers of the Lodge : —Bros . Appleby S . W ., Dalziel J . W ., Bell Secretary , Toomer S . D ., Graham J . D ., Nelson I . G ., Sutcliffe P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Moffatt P . M . aa I . P . M ., Young S . S ., Sutherland J . S . Bro . Marshall P . M . P . G . R . was elected as Treasnrer , and Bro . Potter P . M . P . P . G . Tyler was elected as Tyler of tbe Lodge ; both were duly invested . The aoting P . G . M . read a telegram

of hearty good wishes from the P . G . M . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., to the newly installed W . M . and a number of representatives from various Lodges also expressed their congratulations to Brother Mabane W . M . A large number of joining members were proposed , including Bros . Henderson No . 240 , Cameron 240 , Readhead jun . 240 , Lackland 240 , Walton 1970 , Potts 424 , Armstrong St . Bede , Allen

Eden Lodge , Limerick , Pearson 240 , Porvis sen . 210 , Dalrymple 48 , Dale 240 , Newlands St . Bede , G . R . Potts 1970 , George Robson 240 , G . P . Robson 240 . The Lodge was afterwards closed in due form . In the evening a banquet waa held at the Royal Hotel , at which Bro . Mabane W . M . presided , and was supported by Bro . Rev . Canon Tristram , D . D ., aoting R . W . P . G . M ., and many distinguished brethren .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

— : 0 : — VISIT OF THE EARL OF EUSTON TO NEWCASTLE .

A LODGE of emergency of the Tristram Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 346 , waa held on the 15 th inat ., at the Grand Assembly Rooms , Barras Bridge , Newcastle , by dispensation . The occasion was taken by the R . W . Depnty Grand Mark Master of England , the Earl of Euston , to pay a visit to the Lodge , and he waa welcomed , together with Bro . C . F . Matier , Grand Secretary of England , with a hearty North-country greeting . The Lodge was

opened by the W . M ., Bro . Thomas Purvis P . G . R . of il ., aud there was a very large assembly of Provincial brethren and members of tbe Province of Northumberland and Durham . The work of the Lodge was most efficiently performed , and at the close the brethren partook of dinner in the dining hall of tho building . The W . M . Bro . Thomas Purvis presided , aud was supported ou his left and

right by R . W . Depnty Grand Mark Master of England , and by a large number of influential Mark Master Masons of Northumberland and Durham . After the usual Loyal toast of the Queon had been dnly honoured , the R . W . Prov . G . M . M ., the Rev . Canon Tristram , D . D ., proposed H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . M . of England , which was received with most enthusiastic cheers . Bro . R . B . Reed

Deputy P . G . M . M . proposed the M . W . Prov . G . M . M . of England , tho Marquia of Hertford , after which tho W . M . ( Bro . Purvis ) gave the toast of the E . W . D . G . M . M . of England , the Earl of Easton , and Officers of the Grand Lodge . Such visits , he said , aa that of tho Deputy Grand Mark Master of England wore calculated to give a great impetus to Freemasonry , and in the particular case of Mark

Masonry , he know that in view of this meeting something like 30 brethren were proposed for advancement in Northumberland and Durham , in order to qualify themselves to bo present on this occasion . It was not desirable to increase their numbers too rapidly , and they had been reminded by their Right Worshipful Grand Master to be very careful indeed as to whom they admitted into the

Mark degree , and , as it had also been said , "Mark Masonry is the cream of Masonry , " thoy should endeavour to kaop it as stated , and make it one of the best degrees in connection with Freemasonry . On behalf of Tristram Lodge and members of Northumberland and Durham generally , he gave a hearty welcome to their D . G . M . M . to their midst , and trusted the time was not far distant when tho visit

would be repeated . Tho R . W . D . G . M . M ., who was most heartily received , returned thanks , and said the reason why he took snch an interest in Masonry was because he loved it . When a man went into Masonry ho should go into it altogether , or keep oat of it . They wanted no half measures , and a man should feel it an honour to belong to the Craft . After travelling in nearly all tho countries of tho world , bo became a Mason in 18 S 3 , and , after doing so , he did

Mark Masonry.

not make it a profession , but a pleasure , to try and do all he could for its advancement . When elected to his present position in tho Craft , through his Royal Highness the Prinoe of Wales , ha felt , aa many members in tho Provinces could not attend their meetings in London , that it was only right they should be visited as far as possible . And so , when he received the present invitation , he nt

once directed the Grand Secretary to reply that he would be delighted to come . The more be met Masons in tha different counties and towns of England , the more he felt what a grand principle there was in Masonry , how it bound heart and soul , honour , and brotherly feeling together , and that as one fraternity thoy would defy the world to bring anything against thctn . After referring to the fact

that he spent hia boyhood a little to tbe north of Berwick , and therefore he knew how genuine and true were the northern people , he expressed his pleasure at the able and efficient way the brethren had discharged their duties that evening in tho Lodge—the Worshipfnl Maater in particular—and of the zaal displayed generally by the

brethren of Northumberland and Durham . In conclusion , he must again return thanks on behalf of bis brother , tho Marquis of Hert . ford , and himself , for the kind references made to them in connection with Masonry . After other toasts had been dnly honoured , the snooesiful gathering terminated .

BROUGHTY CASTLE LODGE . A MEETING was held in the Lodge Room , Broughty Ferry , on the 17 th inst ., when the Office Bearers were installed . Bro . J . Lewis R . W . P . M . Ancient ( 49 ) , Dundee , was Installing Officer , and after the ceremony he conferred the Mark degree on Bro . the Rev . A . Armit . Bro . Leslie the newly-installed Master proposed a vote

of thanks to Bro . Lewis fcr the valuable services he had rendered the Lodge that night and on previous occasions . The vote was heartily responded to , aud with songs and sentiments a pleasant evening was afterwards spent .

Obituary.

Obituary .

SIR LOVE JONES-PARRY . INTELLIGENCE reached Carnarvon on the 18 th inst . of the death , at Madryn , Pwllheli , the seat of the family , of Sir Thomas Love Duncombe Jones-Parry , Baronet . The deceased , who was born in 1832 , was the only surviving son of tbo late Lieut .-General Sir Love Jones-Parry ,

Knight , of Madryn . He was educated at Rugby and Oxford , and succeeded to the Madryn estate in 1853 . In 1868 he was successfully returned as member of Parliament for Carnarvonshire in the Liberal interest , but at fche general election of 1884 was defeated by the present

Lord Penrhyn , then the Hon . G . Douglas Pennant . Upon tbe death of Mr . Bulkeley Hughes , who represented Carnarvon borough for many years , deceased was returned to Parliament as a Liberal , with a great majority over his opponent , an independent Libeial , Mr . Sorton Parry .

Again at the general election of 1885 , when opposed by the late Mr . Edmund Sweteaham , he was returned to represent tho same constituency , but a year later the seat was successfully fought by Mr . Swetenham , as the champion of the Unionist party . After his defeat ia 1886 , the

deceased , who could trace his pedigree to one of the most powerful princes of the Royal Welsh tribes , retired from public life . Many years ago a great sensation took place in connection with the deceased . When quite a young man , whilst sojourning in Gibraltar , he

crossed to Spain after knocking down a Spanish sentinel on the frontier , and was sentenced to death . Her Majesty the Queen intervened in his behalf , and tho young squire of Madryn , aa he was then termed , narrowly escaped capital punishment . On his return to Carnarvon he was the

recipient of an enthusiastic ovation . As a landowner he was always kind and sympathetic , whilst no good movement was allowed to pass by him when he was approached . During the latter portion of his life he travelled in many foreign countries , and to his credit it may be mentioned

that ho visited and interested himself in tho Welsh colony in Patagonia . The late Sir Lovo Jones-Parry was an ardent supporter of Welsh institutions , notably tho Eisteddfod , his bardic title being Elphin-ap-Gwyddno , tho name of one of his Royal Welsh ancestors . Ho was a

prominent Freemason , and the Mark Lodge at Carnarvon has been named after his bardic title . Tho deceased , to whose estates his sister , Mrs . Jone _ Williams , of Gellhvig , will succeed , was a Justice of tho Peace and a Deputy-Lieutenant for Carnarvonshire . < M _> ¦ - ¦ min «> i « w ¦ iin iir armvx &*^ iM & * t ^ t & te * J > urxk . vn ! XJUJuxMm > -innrairrr _ i , « i _ iM-iiii _ Mii ___ wa * -rii

Bro . Edward Langtry , husband of Mrs . Langtry , the actress , was , on Monday , installed Worshipful Master of the Monai Bridge Lodge .