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Judge Not A Man By His Raiment.
weighed out , and the transaction satisfactorily closed . I helped him to load the goods . When all was ready to drive off , he said to me : " Captain , I have au idea thnt yon aud I will meet again somewhere , at some time in the future . Now , whether yon demanded pay for theso goods before I loaded them from a prudential motive aud purely as a matter of business , I do not of course know . At any rate
you were right and I will not question the motivo , but if my appear , ance and my advocation aronsed a suspicion of my honesty in your mind , as an older man thnn you , I give yon this rule for your guidance in lifo . That you are nut to judgo of a nv » n by tun clothes that he wears ; for in this country you will find , as I havo already , that tho raiment does not always proclaim the character of the man that
wears it . Take a good look at me , so that you may know me , should we meet again , us I feel quite euro we shall . Good day , sir ! " and he drove away . I was so favourably impressed with tho man that I had alread y noted his faoo and fignre , and would havo known him among a hundred strangers ; but why wns he so sure we should meet tigain
if I had things to sell thnfc he wanted , more than likely that we should meet again ; nothing strange in that . Merchants aro generally glad to meet cash customers ' , at » uy time and often , and the customer goes again where ho has b « 'en well and honestly dealt with . Had I but thought of the emblem of the square aud compass I wore , perhaps I might havo divined the reason ho was so sure we should meet a ^ ain .
This occurred over forty-one years as » o , and I have often had occasion to verify the truth of his advice ; and from his timely hint I too have learned to jadgo of a man as I find him on trial , nnd have as a rule found under tho red shirt of the miner or the overalls of the mechanic full ns much honesty and purity of character as silk hats and broadcloth cover in tho more polished circles of life .
In due time my cargo was disposed of and I dropped down the river . On my way to San Franoisco , while at Saorameuto , I hoard that there was u convoeatio-i of Masons about to be hold , with a view of forming a Grand Lodge of California . I attended that convocation and was present at tbo formation of onr Grand Lodge . That evening I went up to visit a Lodge . It WHS held , if I remember right , on K
Street , nnd proved to bo Tehama Lod ^ e , afterwards No . 3 of this jurisdiction . I WBH examined by two medicos , Drs . Thomas and Bumstead , and proving myself to be one travelling in foreign countries , and entitled to wages , waa invited to enter the Lodge . Soon thereafter another visitor was auuonuoed , who on entering was introduced as Bro . W . H . Howard Past Grand Muster of Tennessee ,
and Past Grand Secretary of tho Grand Lodge of Louisiana . To my astonishment he was the ox driver of Marysville . He was ri ght . We had met again . The recognition was mutual , and there began a personal friendship only severed by his death . Twelve years after , we again met in Marys villo— he to get a dispensation from the then Grand Master , Bro . Wm . C . Helchor , for the firBt Lodgo in Virgiuia
City , Nevada—I on business of my own Lodge . Bro . Howard soon affiliated with Sau Jose Lodge , No . 10 , and was four times eleoted Grand Master of California . Personally , ho was oue of tbo most genial and pleasant men I ever knew ; as a Muson he was wise , good aud true . Alas ! he died , an old man , in poverty and distress . A false prido
preventing lum from making known his actual condition . And hut for the kindly offices of an old negress , whom he had known in Now Orleans , would havo died unknown , unattended , unhonoured by his brethren , and iu need not only of the care and assistance so necessary to tho aged at such a time , but actually in want of the very esseutials of existence .
As soon as the woman made known his aud plight , the brethren rallied to his relief , and he passed away with his every want cared for , and was buried with the honours befitting his exulted position in Masonry . Such was the man who taught me in my youth , not to judge a man by his appearance . Its moral haB not been lost to mo . Muy it be of benefit to others . —The Trestle Board .
DUNDEE NKW SICK HOSPITAL . —Tho Sub-Committee of the Provincial Grand Lodgo of Forfarshire , charged with completing tho arrangements for the Masonic demonstration at the laying of tho foundation stone of the new Sick Hospital in connection with tho East Poorhonse , met on the 21 st inst ., iu Lodgo Ancient Hall , llankine ' s Court , Dundee , to adjust the programme of the ceremony , and
to transact other business . Bro . Bail lie Herald , of Arbroath , tho Provincial Graud Treasurer , in the absence of the Convener , Brn . Mackay , occupied tho chair . The opposition to tho demonstration by several of the trades was bronght up and fully discussed . Iu tbe conrso of the discussion it was remarked that it was no concern of the Masons whether the Parochial Board's invitations were accepted
or not by other societies . The Masons had accepted tho invitation of the Board , aud had asked their Grand Master to perform tho ceremony . Iu these circumstances , it would not be coutteous to the Board or respectful to their Grand Master to withdraw at thia stage . It was ultimately unanimously agreed that tho action of the tmde * and societies should in no way affect tho Masonio arrangements , and
a general hope was expressed that the societies which had refused to take part in tho demonstration would yet change the position they had taken up , and combine with the Craft in order to render tho demonstration successful . It was also nimciuwnsly agreed , although it was understood by tho Provincial Graud Lodge nfficc-bpurors that
tho officials wero to bo invited to a banqoet to be lit Id in the Queen ' s Hotel after tho ceremony , that instead of accepti is ? the invitation thoy should pay tho fee of 15 s each . Bro . Barrows was instructed to make the necessary arrangements with regard to tho maaic for the ceremony , he having received libsrty from Dr . Spark to use all bis copyright mu 3 ic on that important occasion .
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Obituary.
Obituary .
— : o : — BRO . JOHN COCKBURN .
RICHMOND town lias lost one of its most prominent and respected tradesmeu in tho person of Bro . John Cockbaru , jeweller , of George-street . There is every reason to believe the deceased gentleman met his death by shooting himself , tho sad event occurring Friday , tho 24 th inst ., at deceased's
private residence , Abbotsdene , The Green . For some timo past the deceased had been suffering from cancer ortuniour in tho face , and he has taken no active interest in hia business since Christmas . On Boxiug Day of last year he went to a specialist , in Harley-street , and underwent an
operation , having two tumours removed . Shortly afterwards , however , the growth began to form again , necessitating another operation , though without success . In order to get up his strength , which had becomo seriously undermiued as a result of his malady and tho
attendant operations , Mr . Cockburn proceeded to Margate , where he met some one who persuaded him that he had previously been wrongly treated , and that the case was not of a nature to necessitate operations . The deceased then changed his treatmont , with tho result that the growth
increased rapidly . He appearod to realise that the case was a hopeless one , and consequently returned home to Richmond about three weeks ago . He has been attended in Richmond by Dr . Duncan . The deceased , who waa within a month or two of completing his sixtieth year , and
who leaves three sons and three daughters , was a local tradesman of long standing . In his youth he was apprenticed to a carpenter , but after he had served his apprenticeshi p his father , who was a pawnbroker in Kingstreet , took him into partnership . He succeeded his
father , and subsequently removed to the premises in Georgo Street . Bro . Cockbnrn was a prominent Freemason , having been initiated in tho Lily Lodge of Richmond , No . 820 , where he eventually served tho office of W . M . He was one of the founders and a Past Master of the Rose of
Denmark Lodge , No . 975 , and was exnltod in tho Lily Chapter , of which he was a P . Z . and S . W . Tho deceased possessed considerable busiuess aptitude , and the extensive premises in Georgo Street form a substantial ruuuumout to his ouergy and perseverance .
Rev. W. F. Reynolds, M.A., P.P.G.C..Middlesex.
REV . W . F . REYNOLDS , M . A ., P . P . G . C . . MIDDLESEX .
THE much respected vicar of East Moloney , Surrey , Bro . tho Rev . W . F . Reynolds , M . A ., P . P . G . O . Middlesex , P . M . and Treasurer of the Royal Hampton Court Lodge , No . 2183 , expired suddenly , ou tho 12 th inst . He had rowed a lady with her two children up the Thames at
Hampton for the purpose of fishing , and thoy had just arrived at their proposed destination when heart disease carried away the brig ht , spirit of an earnest and worthy brother , who a 3 a priest in many ways exhibited tho softening effects of Masonic teaching . He took his degreo
of M . A . at Oxford in 1 « 5 P , was for sonic timo Chaplain of King ' s College , Cambridge , and in 1873 was preseuted by that College to the living of East ololesey . Ho was initiated in the Apollo University Lodge , No . 357 , at Oxford , in May ISO'S , and was raised in tho following
November in the Cecil Lodge , No . 410 , at Hitchiu , of * which Lodge he became a Warden . Ou his removal to East Molesoy he joined the Carnarvon Lodge , No . 708 , aud in 1887 was installed us tho first Master of the Royal Hampton Court Lodge , No . 2183 , of which during tho
past three yeara he has been Treasurer . He was born ou 1 st January 1 S 34 , has lived as a widower for many year .-i , and leaves neither children nor near relatives . He worked
hard in his holy calling and uo man iu his nei ghbourhood made himself more rospjeted and beloved by high aud low , by rich and poor , or gave g ; o : iier encouragement to the physical and moral development of his p : iri * hiouors .
A sad fatality occurred r , fc Hayling island on Saturday last . Bro . Robert Paget , vvstiy clerk of Cierkenwell , witn his wife and family , have been stavinr ? : it Havlinc island .
and it appears that on Saturday a party of pleasure seekers i woru taken by boats from the shore to a yacht . Tho first
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Judge Not A Man By His Raiment.
weighed out , and the transaction satisfactorily closed . I helped him to load the goods . When all was ready to drive off , he said to me : " Captain , I have au idea thnt yon aud I will meet again somewhere , at some time in the future . Now , whether yon demanded pay for theso goods before I loaded them from a prudential motive aud purely as a matter of business , I do not of course know . At any rate
you were right and I will not question the motivo , but if my appear , ance and my advocation aronsed a suspicion of my honesty in your mind , as an older man thnn you , I give yon this rule for your guidance in lifo . That you are nut to judgo of a nv » n by tun clothes that he wears ; for in this country you will find , as I havo already , that tho raiment does not always proclaim the character of the man that
wears it . Take a good look at me , so that you may know me , should we meet again , us I feel quite euro we shall . Good day , sir ! " and he drove away . I was so favourably impressed with tho man that I had alread y noted his faoo and fignre , and would havo known him among a hundred strangers ; but why wns he so sure we should meet tigain
if I had things to sell thnfc he wanted , more than likely that we should meet again ; nothing strange in that . Merchants aro generally glad to meet cash customers ' , at » uy time and often , and the customer goes again where ho has b « 'en well and honestly dealt with . Had I but thought of the emblem of the square aud compass I wore , perhaps I might havo divined the reason ho was so sure we should meet a ^ ain .
This occurred over forty-one years as » o , and I have often had occasion to verify the truth of his advice ; and from his timely hint I too have learned to jadgo of a man as I find him on trial , nnd have as a rule found under tho red shirt of the miner or the overalls of the mechanic full ns much honesty and purity of character as silk hats and broadcloth cover in tho more polished circles of life .
In due time my cargo was disposed of and I dropped down the river . On my way to San Franoisco , while at Saorameuto , I hoard that there was u convoeatio-i of Masons about to be hold , with a view of forming a Grand Lodge of California . I attended that convocation and was present at tbo formation of onr Grand Lodge . That evening I went up to visit a Lodge . It WHS held , if I remember right , on K
Street , nnd proved to bo Tehama Lod ^ e , afterwards No . 3 of this jurisdiction . I WBH examined by two medicos , Drs . Thomas and Bumstead , and proving myself to be one travelling in foreign countries , and entitled to wages , waa invited to enter the Lodge . Soon thereafter another visitor was auuonuoed , who on entering was introduced as Bro . W . H . Howard Past Grand Muster of Tennessee ,
and Past Grand Secretary of tho Grand Lodge of Louisiana . To my astonishment he was the ox driver of Marysville . He was ri ght . We had met again . The recognition was mutual , and there began a personal friendship only severed by his death . Twelve years after , we again met in Marys villo— he to get a dispensation from the then Grand Master , Bro . Wm . C . Helchor , for the firBt Lodgo in Virgiuia
City , Nevada—I on business of my own Lodge . Bro . Howard soon affiliated with Sau Jose Lodge , No . 10 , and was four times eleoted Grand Master of California . Personally , ho was oue of tbo most genial and pleasant men I ever knew ; as a Muson he was wise , good aud true . Alas ! he died , an old man , in poverty and distress . A false prido
preventing lum from making known his actual condition . And hut for the kindly offices of an old negress , whom he had known in Now Orleans , would havo died unknown , unattended , unhonoured by his brethren , and iu need not only of the care and assistance so necessary to tho aged at such a time , but actually in want of the very esseutials of existence .
As soon as the woman made known his aud plight , the brethren rallied to his relief , and he passed away with his every want cared for , and was buried with the honours befitting his exulted position in Masonry . Such was the man who taught me in my youth , not to judge a man by his appearance . Its moral haB not been lost to mo . Muy it be of benefit to others . —The Trestle Board .
DUNDEE NKW SICK HOSPITAL . —Tho Sub-Committee of the Provincial Grand Lodgo of Forfarshire , charged with completing tho arrangements for the Masonic demonstration at the laying of tho foundation stone of the new Sick Hospital in connection with tho East Poorhonse , met on the 21 st inst ., iu Lodgo Ancient Hall , llankine ' s Court , Dundee , to adjust the programme of the ceremony , and
to transact other business . Bro . Bail lie Herald , of Arbroath , tho Provincial Graud Treasurer , in the absence of the Convener , Brn . Mackay , occupied tho chair . The opposition to tho demonstration by several of the trades was bronght up and fully discussed . Iu tbe conrso of the discussion it was remarked that it was no concern of the Masons whether the Parochial Board's invitations were accepted
or not by other societies . The Masons had accepted tho invitation of the Board , aud had asked their Grand Master to perform tho ceremony . Iu these circumstances , it would not be coutteous to the Board or respectful to their Grand Master to withdraw at thia stage . It was ultimately unanimously agreed that tho action of the tmde * and societies should in no way affect tho Masonio arrangements , and
a general hope was expressed that the societies which had refused to take part in tho demonstration would yet change the position they had taken up , and combine with the Craft in order to render tho demonstration successful . It was also nimciuwnsly agreed , although it was understood by tho Provincial Graud Lodge nfficc-bpurors that
tho officials wero to bo invited to a banqoet to be lit Id in the Queen ' s Hotel after tho ceremony , that instead of accepti is ? the invitation thoy should pay tho fee of 15 s each . Bro . Barrows was instructed to make the necessary arrangements with regard to tho maaic for the ceremony , he having received libsrty from Dr . Spark to use all bis copyright mu 3 ic on that important occasion .
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Obituary.
Obituary .
— : o : — BRO . JOHN COCKBURN .
RICHMOND town lias lost one of its most prominent and respected tradesmeu in tho person of Bro . John Cockbaru , jeweller , of George-street . There is every reason to believe the deceased gentleman met his death by shooting himself , tho sad event occurring Friday , tho 24 th inst ., at deceased's
private residence , Abbotsdene , The Green . For some timo past the deceased had been suffering from cancer ortuniour in tho face , and he has taken no active interest in hia business since Christmas . On Boxiug Day of last year he went to a specialist , in Harley-street , and underwent an
operation , having two tumours removed . Shortly afterwards , however , the growth began to form again , necessitating another operation , though without success . In order to get up his strength , which had becomo seriously undermiued as a result of his malady and tho
attendant operations , Mr . Cockburn proceeded to Margate , where he met some one who persuaded him that he had previously been wrongly treated , and that the case was not of a nature to necessitate operations . The deceased then changed his treatmont , with tho result that the growth
increased rapidly . He appearod to realise that the case was a hopeless one , and consequently returned home to Richmond about three weeks ago . He has been attended in Richmond by Dr . Duncan . The deceased , who waa within a month or two of completing his sixtieth year , and
who leaves three sons and three daughters , was a local tradesman of long standing . In his youth he was apprenticed to a carpenter , but after he had served his apprenticeshi p his father , who was a pawnbroker in Kingstreet , took him into partnership . He succeeded his
father , and subsequently removed to the premises in Georgo Street . Bro . Cockbnrn was a prominent Freemason , having been initiated in tho Lily Lodge of Richmond , No . 820 , where he eventually served tho office of W . M . He was one of the founders and a Past Master of the Rose of
Denmark Lodge , No . 975 , and was exnltod in tho Lily Chapter , of which he was a P . Z . and S . W . Tho deceased possessed considerable busiuess aptitude , and the extensive premises in Georgo Street form a substantial ruuuumout to his ouergy and perseverance .
Rev. W. F. Reynolds, M.A., P.P.G.C..Middlesex.
REV . W . F . REYNOLDS , M . A ., P . P . G . C . . MIDDLESEX .
THE much respected vicar of East Moloney , Surrey , Bro . tho Rev . W . F . Reynolds , M . A ., P . P . G . O . Middlesex , P . M . and Treasurer of the Royal Hampton Court Lodge , No . 2183 , expired suddenly , ou tho 12 th inst . He had rowed a lady with her two children up the Thames at
Hampton for the purpose of fishing , and thoy had just arrived at their proposed destination when heart disease carried away the brig ht , spirit of an earnest and worthy brother , who a 3 a priest in many ways exhibited tho softening effects of Masonic teaching . He took his degreo
of M . A . at Oxford in 1 « 5 P , was for sonic timo Chaplain of King ' s College , Cambridge , and in 1873 was preseuted by that College to the living of East ololesey . Ho was initiated in the Apollo University Lodge , No . 357 , at Oxford , in May ISO'S , and was raised in tho following
November in the Cecil Lodge , No . 410 , at Hitchiu , of * which Lodge he became a Warden . Ou his removal to East Molesoy he joined the Carnarvon Lodge , No . 708 , aud in 1887 was installed us tho first Master of the Royal Hampton Court Lodge , No . 2183 , of which during tho
past three yeara he has been Treasurer . He was born ou 1 st January 1 S 34 , has lived as a widower for many year .-i , and leaves neither children nor near relatives . He worked
hard in his holy calling and uo man iu his nei ghbourhood made himself more rospjeted and beloved by high aud low , by rich and poor , or gave g ; o : iier encouragement to the physical and moral development of his p : iri * hiouors .
A sad fatality occurred r , fc Hayling island on Saturday last . Bro . Robert Paget , vvstiy clerk of Cierkenwell , witn his wife and family , have been stavinr ? : it Havlinc island .
and it appears that on Saturday a party of pleasure seekers i woru taken by boats from the shore to a yacht . Tho first