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A Memoir Of Dr. Henry Hopkins, P. M. 41, 43, &C.
A Memoir of Dr . Henry Hopkins , P . M . 41 , 43 , & c .
To svrite a notice of a biographical character is most unusual svork for me , but the death of my esteemed friend Dr . Henry Hopkins is an event not to be passed over by giving the ordinary short obituary in the Masonic papers . From his initiation in 184810 1 SS 5 , a period of some thirtyseven years , he has been one of the most earnest and able svorkers and intelligent supporters of the Craft , as Master
of several lodges , Principal of chapters , lecturer , author , and generous friend of our Charities . His life has been an eventful one , and having access to papers svhich contain particulars of his career , I have extracted from the numerous memoranda the follosving chief points in his history . Dr . Henry Hopkins svas born at Kidderminster on June 27 th , 1 SoS , and tenfyears later entered the school of Messrs . Hill and Sons , Gough-street , Birmingham , making rapid
progress in his studies , and proceeding svith the principals , on their removal to Hazelsvood , Edgbaston ( svhich establishment became so celebrated ) , finishing his education at Christmas , 1 S 22 , as the first prize-man . Mr . Thomas Wright Hill , and his third and fourth sons , Rosvland and Arthur , conducted the school . The eldest son of this remarkable man svas subsequently Recorder of Birmingham , and a svell-knosvn Q . C ; the second svas an engineer ,
and the third , of " penny postage fame , " became Sir Rosvland Hill , K . C . B ., F . K . S ., D . C . L ., & c . The subject of our sketch svas intended for the lass * , but remained at Hazelsvood as a teacher ( svhen that project was abandoned ) until 1 S 24 , svhen he decided to enter the ministry ; this also svas given up , after a fesv months' trial , because the long time involved in the preparation svould necessitate dependence ad interim . A nesv engagement
. was made svith Messrs . Hill and Sons at a moderate salary , svhich svas doubled immediately after the first six months , so much svere his services appreciated ; and in 1833 he became a partner . This year svas also memorable because of the doctor ' s marriage svith Miss Sarah Fawcett ( niece of Mr . T . W . Hill ) , anil for his succeeding Messrs . Hill as the principal . The nesv effort was not successful at first , the savings of years being ssvept asvay , and
discouragements svere multiplying . Nothing daunted , and in response to the advice of his friends , he founded " Summer Hill School , " Birmingham , in 1 S 40 , and by the delivery of public lectures on education did much to promote the cause he had at heart , besides making his name knosvn in the Midland Counties as an intelligent teacher of the young , his system of mental and moral discipline being well calculated to drasv out the latent abilities of those
under his charge . I have before me a pamphlet of iG pages , printed in 1 S 53 , by Dr . Hopkins , svhich furnishes an outline of his system , and svas published for the purpose of enabling parents "to judge of the soundness of the principles on svhich the education of their childien svill be conducted . " It is quite clear to me that his aim svas to give his pupils a conscientious and most thorough training , and , therefore , 1
do not svonder at the conspicuous success Achieved hy many of his scholars in after life , » either is it ( surprising to notice the affection svhich they so frequently manifested for their beloved master , even on attaining manhood . Soon the building had to be enlarged , and prosperity and contentment reigned . The gradual but determined adsrance hosvever of spasmodic asthma , svhich svere undermining his health , gave cause for uneasiness , and by degrees it
became evident that he svould have to relinquish his profession . Meansvhile he svorked hard , and svell deserved the success achieved . In 1 S 43 , he obtained ( by examination ) the diploma of Ph . D . and M . A . of the University of Giessen , and in 1846 he took part svith many other schoolmasters in founding the "Royal College of Preceptors , " the excellence and value of svhich need no testimony from me . It is nosv one of the largest educational agencies in
this country , and annually examines many thousands of pupils , granting certificates for proficiency . Teachers also have the diplomas of Associate , Licentiate , and Fellow conferred upon them , " according to merit and ability . " Dr . Hopkins svas a member of the Council for ten years , and svas elected a Fellosv of the College in appreciation of his zeal on behalf of that institution , and in recognition of his attainments . The doctor ' s interest in its success and
usefulness suffered no diminution , for after he retired from his school , in 1857 ( in response to the advice of his medical advisers ) , he svas always glad to embrace eligible opportunities of advancing the high aims of the founders ¦ and promoters , and has left the bulk of his property , subject to a life interest , to that College for the founding of annuities for decayrd teachers , or scholarships . On leaving Birmingham for Jersey , in 1 S 5 S , he svas
presented svith an ornately bound testimonial , and a purse of gold , by friends and former pupils , and numerous tokens of regard from individual scholars , all indicating the esteem in svhich he svas held . At Jersey , Dr . Hopkins took an active part in the promotion of various schemes for the svelfare of the Channel Islands , his letters to the local papers filling several volumes . His educational svorks continued to sell by thousands annually , though scarcely
remunerative to him , because of his early parting with the copyrights , and are still in request . In 1866 he removed to Guernsey , and in 1 SG 7 to Totness , where he continued until 1873 , svhen the mental state of Mrs . Hopkins unhappily svas such as to render her removal to an asylum absolutely necessary , much to the grief of her devoted husband . This step , however , svas not taken until anxious deliberation and consultation with her brothers and other relatives ; Barnwood Institution , Gloucester , being
selected . This change necessitated his removal from Devon , and Bath svas finally decided on as his future home , the choice having proved an excellent one in every respect . Mrs . Hopkins succumbed on April 23 rd , 1 S 80 , her husband being present during " the final struggle . " He states in his journal : "She passed away calmly at 2 . 30 p . m The body svas brought to Bath and buried in Locksbrook
Cemetery . Brother George ( Hopkins ) accompanied me , and many Masons expressed their sympathy by attendance at the funeral on April 27 th . The shock to me is most severe . " Dr . Hopkins appears to me to have failed considerably after this sad event , and I do not think he was ever quite the same again , for , though he said but little , he felt most keenly the separation , especially under such distressing circumstances . In 1 SS 2 , he had a trip in the " Ceylon " to Madeira , Lisbon , & o , which he much enjoyed , though the effect svas
A Memoir Of Dr. Henry Hopkins, P. M. 41, 43, &C.
not so favourable for his asthma as expected . A long account of the trip \\ ls , i -. svritten by the doctor in the Evening Chronicle , B * ith and suggestions made for the avoidance of some of ti ,, drawbacks incident to tbe lirst trip , svhich hosvever proved withal a successful voyage . In the "Phonetic Journal" for January , 1 SS 2 , svill be found " Some Early Personal Reminiscences of Thomas Wvight Hill , F . R . A . S . ; of his son , Sir Rowland Hill ; and other
Members of the Family , which Dr . Hopkins wrote by desire of his friend , Mr . Isaac Pitman . There are also numerous articles on a variety of suivjects from his prolific pen , but neither space nor tin » e svill permit of niy referring to them at length , such as " The Pedestrian ' s Companion through the Island of Jersey" ( iSG 2 ) , and other useful works . The Doctor lived a busy and most unselfish life , even after his svell-earned retirement , and svas particularly
skilful in the preparation of charts , diagrams , book markers , & c , the designs generally beine ; cither Ecclesiastical or Masonic . Many valued these gems of art very highly on their being presented to them , and , doubtless , svill appreciate their , all the more now that the hand is at rest . Several are also to be found adorning the svalls of Masonic halls . The sale of choice i-pecimens was made the means of affording liberal aid to < -ar .- * Masonic Charities .
Masonically , I have already svritten a short notice , but to complete iny sketch I shall now refer at greater length to Dr . Hopkins' connection svith " the mystic tie . " His initiation took place in January , 1 S 4 S , the Master being Dr . T . C . Roden , and the lodge selected svas St . Paul's , No . 43 , Birmingham , svarranted in 1733 , its ' centenary and sesqui-centefinial liaving been celebrated in due course . The doctor svas an apt pupil , and appears to have devoted
himself to the speculative art from the first , for after his " raising" in March , he acted as one of the Deacons during the remainder of the year . In July , 1849 , he svas appointed J . W ., in 1850 S . W ., and in 1 S 51 svas installed as W . M . No one could possibly be more scrupulously attentive in the discharge of his Masonic duties , and yet he svould not neglect his regular avocation in any svay , so he used to keep a carriage svaiting on the afternoon of the lodge
meeting to be driven into Birmingham , and thus personally set that example of punctuality svhich svas so much insisted on by him . In accordance svith the by-lasvs of the lodge , he delivered two lectures during his occupancy of the chair , svhich were much appreciated and svere published , the profit on the sale realizing the sum of ten guineas , which he devoted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . These lectures svere subsequently expanded and delivered
in various lodges , ultimately divided into three , and svent through three editions , the sale having been very large , as they svere svell calculated to promote the study of our history and illustrate the true basis and character of the Fraternity . ' ( he doctor was a founder of the lodge of instruction under the wing of No . 43 , and prided himself on his exact knosvledge ol the ritual , through the instruction of Bro . Honey , of the famous Emulation Lodge of Improvement , London ,
svho visited Birmingham for some sveeks by invitation of the members . On retiring from the chair the lodge presented him svith a P . M . ' s jesvel , and elected him an honorary member in 1 S 59 , in svhich year he joined La Cesaree Lodge , on his removal to Jersey , svhich is svoiked in the French language . No . 590 voted him a testimonial on vellum in 1 S 60 , a silver snulf box in 1 S 6 3 and elected him an honorary member in 1 S 71 . In 1 S 63 he founded St . Aubin ' s Lodge ,
No . 95 S , Jersey , svas its lirst VV . M ., and installed Col . E . C . Malet de Carteret ( now the esteemed Prov . G . M . ) as his successor , svas elected an honorary member in 1867 , the members presenting him svith a handsome gold ring in appreciation of his genial rule in 1 S 63 and continued interest in the lodge . On leaving Jersey for Guernsey in 1 S 65 Dr . Hopkins founded the Masonic Library in the former island , by donating 150 volumes of books , & c , and ,
at a faresvell banquet , Lodges 590 and 95 S presented him svith an illuminated testimonial , svhich he highly valued . He had the pleasure of initiating his tsvo half-brothers in the Lodge of Hope and Charity , No . 377 , Kidderminster ( his native tosvn ) , in 1 S 67 , as svell as conferring the Second and Third Degrees on them , an unusual occurrence svhich much gratified him , and in 1 S 72 svas elected an honorary member of that distinguished lodge ; a similar compliment
being paid him in the follosving year by the Salem Lodge , No . 1443 , Dasvlish , where he frequently installed and svorked the ceremonies . He was also elected honorary member of the Apollo Lodge , No . 301 , Alcester , and of the Lodgeof Honour , No . 379 , Bath , in 1 SS 0 . In October , 1867 , he joined the Pleiades Lodge , No . 710 , Totness , in which town he svas not particularly happy at first , through his character being misrepresented , but eventually he took
his rightful place , just as he did at Jersey , and on leaving Devon for Bath , the lamented brother , the Rev . John Huyshe , Prov . G . M ., svrote must kindly to Dr . Hopkins saying " during your seven years' residence iu Totnes , I do not knosv any brother svho made himself so generally useful to the Craft in all the various Degrees or Orders as you svere permitted to do . It svill alsvays give me much pleasure to hear of the progress you may make in your newly adopted
home . " * The doctor joined the Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 41 , Bath , on January 7 th , 1 S 74 , svas appointed S . W . in 1879 , and installed as Master on February 5 th , 1 SS 0 , having been unanimously elected to that high ollice . In 187 G he completed the sum of 100 guineas by the sale of his charts on behalf of the Charities , a feat of svhich he svas especially proud , for the labour and skill involved svas considerable .
Dr . Hopkins svas thoroughly at home svith the brethren at Bath , and the pleasure he experienced , particularly in attending his lodge , No . 41 , was thoroughly reciprocated by the members , who much enjoyed the society of the "dear old doctor . " His "love of the Brotherhood" svas exhibited in many ways , but especially in donating large sums to the Charities in the name of that lodge . Of these 1 may mention the sums of 13 , 31 , and 100 guineas respectively to our noble Institutions , and donations of valuable books to the
library , as also a handsome loving cup , which svas given in commemoration of the " Freemasons' Hall Medal Commemoration , " svhich occurred on October 7 th , 1880 , svhen he was the W . M . f The Lodge No . 41 enjoys the distinction of being one of four in the country svhich possesses the right for the Master for the time being to wear this decoration , and is the only one of the quartette that has one of the original medals . Dr . Hopkins invited the members and many distinguished brethren to a banquet in honour ot the occasion , and never was there a more pleasing commemoration .
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The Royal Cumberland Lodge celebrated its sesqui-centennial in 18 S 3 ( Freemasonry virtually , however , dates fiom 1724 in Bath , being the first country lodge chartered ) by raising 100 guineas for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and decided to have no banquet . The doctor , svhilst thoroughly appreciating the honourable sentiments svhich actuated the members , took advantage of the fact of his seventy-fifth birthday being on the 27 th
June , 18 S 3 , to invite the P . M . ' s , P . Z . ' s and officers of the lodge and chapter , and other representatives , to a repast at the " Christopher , " in commemoration of the auspicious circumstance of the Iodge having celebrated three jubilees , and is nosv as vigorous , or even more so , than ever . * The only recognition of his interest in No . 41 that the doctor svould accept from the members svas a handsomely illuminated testimonial and a gold centenary jewel . I reproduce
a fesv of his MM . notes thereon : " I lost no time in desiring nothing of the kind should be entered upon . I have , however , been overruled , and it is the only case of opposition to my svishes during my Mastership . . . 1 gratefully accept it as a mark of my Connection svith this old Iodge . . . . Coming among you as a stranger , it has been a svonder that you ever consented to place the interests and honour of the lodge in my hands ; nor probably svould it
have been the case but for the urgent advice of my fiiend , Bro . Hughan , for me to accept the proffered honour . " I may say nosv that Dr . Hopkins svas never tiied of expatiating on the confidence placed in him by the members of the Royal Cumberland Lodge , Bath , and valued the many friendships thus formed most sincerely . M y friend svas exalted in the Fortitude Chapter , No . 43 , Birmingham , in 1851 , and served several offices , until , as
one of the founders of the Howe Chapter , No . 587 , he became the First Principal in 1859 . He was also one of ; the founders of La Cesaree , No . 590 , Jersey , and of St . John's , No . 32 S , Torquay , in svhich he presided as Z . in 1 S 73 . He also helped to resuscitate the Pleiades Chapter , No . 710 , Totnes , of svhich he svas Z . in 1879 , and joined the Royal ( umberland , No . 41 , Bath , In 'S 74 , having been also honorary member of Nos . 3 .-8 , 377 , 379 , and 590 .
Ihe doctor svas advanced as a Mark Master in the old Time Immemorial Lodge at Hull in 1851 , was a founder and first W . M . of No . 74 , Jersey ( voted a P . M . 's jewel ) , and likewise founder and first W . M . of No . 26 , Totnes . On January 28 th , 1875 , he joined the Time Immemorial Mark Lodge at Bath , and acted as Chaplain to his decease . He svas appointed to the distinguished office of Junior Mark Grand Warden of England in 1 S 6 S , and merited the
compliment , as he was a most ardent Mark Mason . The only provincial ollices he held svere in connection svith the Province of VVarsvickshiie , in which he svas appointed Prov . Grand Pursuivant in 1851 ; Organist , 1852 ; Supt . of Works , 1 S 53 ; Deacon , 1854-5 ; Registrar , 1 S 5 G ; G . J . W ., 1 S 57 ; and G . S . W . in 1 S 5 S , svhen a jewel of that office svas presented to him by the Right Hon . Lord Leigh , Prov , G . M ., on behalf of the subscribers . In the Province of
Somerset , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M . and Prov . G . M ., desired to appoint Dr . Hopkins as his Prov . Senior Grand Warden in 1 SS 1 ; but he respectfully declined the honour , for reasons svarmly appreciated hy his lordship , svh / n the honourable distinction svas conferred on one of . his'dear friends , thi then W . M . of No . 41 , niuch to the satisfaction of all concerned . Dr . Hopkins svas Editor of the first Masonic
Calendar for the Channel Islands , published in 1 S 65 . In 1 S 60 he issued " A Narrative of Some Incidents in the Life of the late John Asplet , " who was a Friend , and svas initiated as a Freemason in 1810 . He also edited "A Sermon and Proceedings at a Farewell Banquet to the Prov . Grand Chaplain of Jersey , " in 1803 , and " An Account of the Consecration of the Masonic Temple , Jersey , " 1 SG 4 ; also " Masunic Lodge Music , " 1 S 68 , and
" Music for the Mark Degree , " 1 S 71 . As a correspondent of the " Freemasons' Magazine , " he svas a most diligent contributor from 1 S 59 to 1 S 71 , and then continued his valuable services in connection svith the Freemason , his numerous articles being generally signed" P . M . " or " H . H . " In 1 SS 4 I dedicated my last ss'ork to " Dr . Henry Hopkins , M . A ., F . C . P ., & c ., as the Instructor of my Masonic Youth and the Friend of my Manhood , " a compliment svhich he
svarmly acknosvledged . Our lamented ifriend died on May 30 th , 1 S 85 , and svas buried at Locksbrook Cemetery on June 5 th , the officiating clergyman being Bro . the Rev . Prebendary Anderson , Master Mason and R . A . companion of No . 40 , Belfast , svho delivered a most impressive address at the grave . * f-I have mentioned in part the disposition of his property , by svill . In addition to numerous gifts to relatives , he has also bequeathed 100 guineas to the Royal Masonic
Institution for Boys , on behalf of the St . Paul's I . odge , No . 43 , Birmingham , and 5 1 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , in the name of the St . Aubin's Lodge , No . 958 , Jersey . His Masonic jewels have been presented to No . 41 , Bath , and svill be preserved in a suitable case , and each medal is to be appropriately described . His loss will be keenly felt by many friends assd Isss advice and assistance svill long be missed . " Peace to his memory . "
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BRO . JOHN LIVINGSTONE , M . D . The death is announced of Bro . John Livingstone , M . D ., of Barnet , near London . He svas a son of the late Dr . Livingstone , the African traveller , and svas 45 years of age . He had filled several positions of honour in the Craft .
BRO . GEORGE WILLIAM WOODRUFF . The funeral of the late Bro . George William Woodruff took place on the 25 th ult ., at the Salford Borough Cemetery . The deceased brother had occupied a seat in the Salford Tosvn Council for six years , a part of svhich time he filled the position of chairman of the Town Hall and Markets Committee . He had been a member of the Zetland Lodge , No . 852 , for over twenty years . A large
number of the brethren assembled at the Masonic Hall , and proceeded in carriages to the late residence of the deceased , Bury New-road , and there joined the funeral cortege . Among the brethren present svere Bros . Charles Wheeler , I . P . M . ; A . Holland , P . M . ; S . Balantyne , S . W . ; Walter Hargreaves , and John White , and others . The coffin svas covered svith svreaths , one of svhich was from the Zetland Lodge . The service was read by the Rev . Gore-Booth .
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A Memoir Of Dr. Henry Hopkins, P. M. 41, 43, &C.
A Memoir of Dr . Henry Hopkins , P . M . 41 , 43 , & c .
To svrite a notice of a biographical character is most unusual svork for me , but the death of my esteemed friend Dr . Henry Hopkins is an event not to be passed over by giving the ordinary short obituary in the Masonic papers . From his initiation in 184810 1 SS 5 , a period of some thirtyseven years , he has been one of the most earnest and able svorkers and intelligent supporters of the Craft , as Master
of several lodges , Principal of chapters , lecturer , author , and generous friend of our Charities . His life has been an eventful one , and having access to papers svhich contain particulars of his career , I have extracted from the numerous memoranda the follosving chief points in his history . Dr . Henry Hopkins svas born at Kidderminster on June 27 th , 1 SoS , and tenfyears later entered the school of Messrs . Hill and Sons , Gough-street , Birmingham , making rapid
progress in his studies , and proceeding svith the principals , on their removal to Hazelsvood , Edgbaston ( svhich establishment became so celebrated ) , finishing his education at Christmas , 1 S 22 , as the first prize-man . Mr . Thomas Wright Hill , and his third and fourth sons , Rosvland and Arthur , conducted the school . The eldest son of this remarkable man svas subsequently Recorder of Birmingham , and a svell-knosvn Q . C ; the second svas an engineer ,
and the third , of " penny postage fame , " became Sir Rosvland Hill , K . C . B ., F . K . S ., D . C . L ., & c . The subject of our sketch svas intended for the lass * , but remained at Hazelsvood as a teacher ( svhen that project was abandoned ) until 1 S 24 , svhen he decided to enter the ministry ; this also svas given up , after a fesv months' trial , because the long time involved in the preparation svould necessitate dependence ad interim . A nesv engagement
. was made svith Messrs . Hill and Sons at a moderate salary , svhich svas doubled immediately after the first six months , so much svere his services appreciated ; and in 1833 he became a partner . This year svas also memorable because of the doctor ' s marriage svith Miss Sarah Fawcett ( niece of Mr . T . W . Hill ) , anil for his succeeding Messrs . Hill as the principal . The nesv effort was not successful at first , the savings of years being ssvept asvay , and
discouragements svere multiplying . Nothing daunted , and in response to the advice of his friends , he founded " Summer Hill School , " Birmingham , in 1 S 40 , and by the delivery of public lectures on education did much to promote the cause he had at heart , besides making his name knosvn in the Midland Counties as an intelligent teacher of the young , his system of mental and moral discipline being well calculated to drasv out the latent abilities of those
under his charge . I have before me a pamphlet of iG pages , printed in 1 S 53 , by Dr . Hopkins , svhich furnishes an outline of his system , and svas published for the purpose of enabling parents "to judge of the soundness of the principles on svhich the education of their childien svill be conducted . " It is quite clear to me that his aim svas to give his pupils a conscientious and most thorough training , and , therefore , 1
do not svonder at the conspicuous success Achieved hy many of his scholars in after life , » either is it ( surprising to notice the affection svhich they so frequently manifested for their beloved master , even on attaining manhood . Soon the building had to be enlarged , and prosperity and contentment reigned . The gradual but determined adsrance hosvever of spasmodic asthma , svhich svere undermining his health , gave cause for uneasiness , and by degrees it
became evident that he svould have to relinquish his profession . Meansvhile he svorked hard , and svell deserved the success achieved . In 1 S 43 , he obtained ( by examination ) the diploma of Ph . D . and M . A . of the University of Giessen , and in 1846 he took part svith many other schoolmasters in founding the "Royal College of Preceptors , " the excellence and value of svhich need no testimony from me . It is nosv one of the largest educational agencies in
this country , and annually examines many thousands of pupils , granting certificates for proficiency . Teachers also have the diplomas of Associate , Licentiate , and Fellow conferred upon them , " according to merit and ability . " Dr . Hopkins svas a member of the Council for ten years , and svas elected a Fellosv of the College in appreciation of his zeal on behalf of that institution , and in recognition of his attainments . The doctor ' s interest in its success and
usefulness suffered no diminution , for after he retired from his school , in 1857 ( in response to the advice of his medical advisers ) , he svas always glad to embrace eligible opportunities of advancing the high aims of the founders ¦ and promoters , and has left the bulk of his property , subject to a life interest , to that College for the founding of annuities for decayrd teachers , or scholarships . On leaving Birmingham for Jersey , in 1 S 5 S , he svas
presented svith an ornately bound testimonial , and a purse of gold , by friends and former pupils , and numerous tokens of regard from individual scholars , all indicating the esteem in svhich he svas held . At Jersey , Dr . Hopkins took an active part in the promotion of various schemes for the svelfare of the Channel Islands , his letters to the local papers filling several volumes . His educational svorks continued to sell by thousands annually , though scarcely
remunerative to him , because of his early parting with the copyrights , and are still in request . In 1866 he removed to Guernsey , and in 1 SG 7 to Totness , where he continued until 1873 , svhen the mental state of Mrs . Hopkins unhappily svas such as to render her removal to an asylum absolutely necessary , much to the grief of her devoted husband . This step , however , svas not taken until anxious deliberation and consultation with her brothers and other relatives ; Barnwood Institution , Gloucester , being
selected . This change necessitated his removal from Devon , and Bath svas finally decided on as his future home , the choice having proved an excellent one in every respect . Mrs . Hopkins succumbed on April 23 rd , 1 S 80 , her husband being present during " the final struggle . " He states in his journal : "She passed away calmly at 2 . 30 p . m The body svas brought to Bath and buried in Locksbrook
Cemetery . Brother George ( Hopkins ) accompanied me , and many Masons expressed their sympathy by attendance at the funeral on April 27 th . The shock to me is most severe . " Dr . Hopkins appears to me to have failed considerably after this sad event , and I do not think he was ever quite the same again , for , though he said but little , he felt most keenly the separation , especially under such distressing circumstances . In 1 SS 2 , he had a trip in the " Ceylon " to Madeira , Lisbon , & o , which he much enjoyed , though the effect svas
A Memoir Of Dr. Henry Hopkins, P. M. 41, 43, &C.
not so favourable for his asthma as expected . A long account of the trip \\ ls , i -. svritten by the doctor in the Evening Chronicle , B * ith and suggestions made for the avoidance of some of ti ,, drawbacks incident to tbe lirst trip , svhich hosvever proved withal a successful voyage . In the "Phonetic Journal" for January , 1 SS 2 , svill be found " Some Early Personal Reminiscences of Thomas Wvight Hill , F . R . A . S . ; of his son , Sir Rowland Hill ; and other
Members of the Family , which Dr . Hopkins wrote by desire of his friend , Mr . Isaac Pitman . There are also numerous articles on a variety of suivjects from his prolific pen , but neither space nor tin » e svill permit of niy referring to them at length , such as " The Pedestrian ' s Companion through the Island of Jersey" ( iSG 2 ) , and other useful works . The Doctor lived a busy and most unselfish life , even after his svell-earned retirement , and svas particularly
skilful in the preparation of charts , diagrams , book markers , & c , the designs generally beine ; cither Ecclesiastical or Masonic . Many valued these gems of art very highly on their being presented to them , and , doubtless , svill appreciate their , all the more now that the hand is at rest . Several are also to be found adorning the svalls of Masonic halls . The sale of choice i-pecimens was made the means of affording liberal aid to < -ar .- * Masonic Charities .
Masonically , I have already svritten a short notice , but to complete iny sketch I shall now refer at greater length to Dr . Hopkins' connection svith " the mystic tie . " His initiation took place in January , 1 S 4 S , the Master being Dr . T . C . Roden , and the lodge selected svas St . Paul's , No . 43 , Birmingham , svarranted in 1733 , its ' centenary and sesqui-centefinial liaving been celebrated in due course . The doctor svas an apt pupil , and appears to have devoted
himself to the speculative art from the first , for after his " raising" in March , he acted as one of the Deacons during the remainder of the year . In July , 1849 , he svas appointed J . W ., in 1850 S . W ., and in 1 S 51 svas installed as W . M . No one could possibly be more scrupulously attentive in the discharge of his Masonic duties , and yet he svould not neglect his regular avocation in any svay , so he used to keep a carriage svaiting on the afternoon of the lodge
meeting to be driven into Birmingham , and thus personally set that example of punctuality svhich svas so much insisted on by him . In accordance svith the by-lasvs of the lodge , he delivered two lectures during his occupancy of the chair , svhich were much appreciated and svere published , the profit on the sale realizing the sum of ten guineas , which he devoted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . These lectures svere subsequently expanded and delivered
in various lodges , ultimately divided into three , and svent through three editions , the sale having been very large , as they svere svell calculated to promote the study of our history and illustrate the true basis and character of the Fraternity . ' ( he doctor was a founder of the lodge of instruction under the wing of No . 43 , and prided himself on his exact knosvledge ol the ritual , through the instruction of Bro . Honey , of the famous Emulation Lodge of Improvement , London ,
svho visited Birmingham for some sveeks by invitation of the members . On retiring from the chair the lodge presented him svith a P . M . ' s jesvel , and elected him an honorary member in 1 S 59 , in svhich year he joined La Cesaree Lodge , on his removal to Jersey , svhich is svoiked in the French language . No . 590 voted him a testimonial on vellum in 1 S 60 , a silver snulf box in 1 S 6 3 and elected him an honorary member in 1 S 71 . In 1 S 63 he founded St . Aubin ' s Lodge ,
No . 95 S , Jersey , svas its lirst VV . M ., and installed Col . E . C . Malet de Carteret ( now the esteemed Prov . G . M . ) as his successor , svas elected an honorary member in 1867 , the members presenting him svith a handsome gold ring in appreciation of his genial rule in 1 S 63 and continued interest in the lodge . On leaving Jersey for Guernsey in 1 S 65 Dr . Hopkins founded the Masonic Library in the former island , by donating 150 volumes of books , & c , and ,
at a faresvell banquet , Lodges 590 and 95 S presented him svith an illuminated testimonial , svhich he highly valued . He had the pleasure of initiating his tsvo half-brothers in the Lodge of Hope and Charity , No . 377 , Kidderminster ( his native tosvn ) , in 1 S 67 , as svell as conferring the Second and Third Degrees on them , an unusual occurrence svhich much gratified him , and in 1 S 72 svas elected an honorary member of that distinguished lodge ; a similar compliment
being paid him in the follosving year by the Salem Lodge , No . 1443 , Dasvlish , where he frequently installed and svorked the ceremonies . He was also elected honorary member of the Apollo Lodge , No . 301 , Alcester , and of the Lodgeof Honour , No . 379 , Bath , in 1 SS 0 . In October , 1867 , he joined the Pleiades Lodge , No . 710 , Totness , in which town he svas not particularly happy at first , through his character being misrepresented , but eventually he took
his rightful place , just as he did at Jersey , and on leaving Devon for Bath , the lamented brother , the Rev . John Huyshe , Prov . G . M ., svrote must kindly to Dr . Hopkins saying " during your seven years' residence iu Totnes , I do not knosv any brother svho made himself so generally useful to the Craft in all the various Degrees or Orders as you svere permitted to do . It svill alsvays give me much pleasure to hear of the progress you may make in your newly adopted
home . " * The doctor joined the Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 41 , Bath , on January 7 th , 1 S 74 , svas appointed S . W . in 1879 , and installed as Master on February 5 th , 1 SS 0 , having been unanimously elected to that high ollice . In 187 G he completed the sum of 100 guineas by the sale of his charts on behalf of the Charities , a feat of svhich he svas especially proud , for the labour and skill involved svas considerable .
Dr . Hopkins svas thoroughly at home svith the brethren at Bath , and the pleasure he experienced , particularly in attending his lodge , No . 41 , was thoroughly reciprocated by the members , who much enjoyed the society of the "dear old doctor . " His "love of the Brotherhood" svas exhibited in many ways , but especially in donating large sums to the Charities in the name of that lodge . Of these 1 may mention the sums of 13 , 31 , and 100 guineas respectively to our noble Institutions , and donations of valuable books to the
library , as also a handsome loving cup , which svas given in commemoration of the " Freemasons' Hall Medal Commemoration , " svhich occurred on October 7 th , 1880 , svhen he was the W . M . f The Lodge No . 41 enjoys the distinction of being one of four in the country svhich possesses the right for the Master for the time being to wear this decoration , and is the only one of the quartette that has one of the original medals . Dr . Hopkins invited the members and many distinguished brethren to a banquet in honour ot the occasion , and never was there a more pleasing commemoration .
A Memoir Of Dr. Henry Hopkins, P. M. 41, 43, &C.
The Royal Cumberland Lodge celebrated its sesqui-centennial in 18 S 3 ( Freemasonry virtually , however , dates fiom 1724 in Bath , being the first country lodge chartered ) by raising 100 guineas for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and decided to have no banquet . The doctor , svhilst thoroughly appreciating the honourable sentiments svhich actuated the members , took advantage of the fact of his seventy-fifth birthday being on the 27 th
June , 18 S 3 , to invite the P . M . ' s , P . Z . ' s and officers of the lodge and chapter , and other representatives , to a repast at the " Christopher , " in commemoration of the auspicious circumstance of the Iodge having celebrated three jubilees , and is nosv as vigorous , or even more so , than ever . * The only recognition of his interest in No . 41 that the doctor svould accept from the members svas a handsomely illuminated testimonial and a gold centenary jewel . I reproduce
a fesv of his MM . notes thereon : " I lost no time in desiring nothing of the kind should be entered upon . I have , however , been overruled , and it is the only case of opposition to my svishes during my Mastership . . . 1 gratefully accept it as a mark of my Connection svith this old Iodge . . . . Coming among you as a stranger , it has been a svonder that you ever consented to place the interests and honour of the lodge in my hands ; nor probably svould it
have been the case but for the urgent advice of my fiiend , Bro . Hughan , for me to accept the proffered honour . " I may say nosv that Dr . Hopkins svas never tiied of expatiating on the confidence placed in him by the members of the Royal Cumberland Lodge , Bath , and valued the many friendships thus formed most sincerely . M y friend svas exalted in the Fortitude Chapter , No . 43 , Birmingham , in 1851 , and served several offices , until , as
one of the founders of the Howe Chapter , No . 587 , he became the First Principal in 1859 . He was also one of ; the founders of La Cesaree , No . 590 , Jersey , and of St . John's , No . 32 S , Torquay , in svhich he presided as Z . in 1 S 73 . He also helped to resuscitate the Pleiades Chapter , No . 710 , Totnes , of svhich he svas Z . in 1879 , and joined the Royal ( umberland , No . 41 , Bath , In 'S 74 , having been also honorary member of Nos . 3 .-8 , 377 , 379 , and 590 .
Ihe doctor svas advanced as a Mark Master in the old Time Immemorial Lodge at Hull in 1851 , was a founder and first W . M . of No . 74 , Jersey ( voted a P . M . 's jewel ) , and likewise founder and first W . M . of No . 26 , Totnes . On January 28 th , 1875 , he joined the Time Immemorial Mark Lodge at Bath , and acted as Chaplain to his decease . He svas appointed to the distinguished office of Junior Mark Grand Warden of England in 1 S 6 S , and merited the
compliment , as he was a most ardent Mark Mason . The only provincial ollices he held svere in connection svith the Province of VVarsvickshiie , in which he svas appointed Prov . Grand Pursuivant in 1851 ; Organist , 1852 ; Supt . of Works , 1 S 53 ; Deacon , 1854-5 ; Registrar , 1 S 5 G ; G . J . W ., 1 S 57 ; and G . S . W . in 1 S 5 S , svhen a jewel of that office svas presented to him by the Right Hon . Lord Leigh , Prov , G . M ., on behalf of the subscribers . In the Province of
Somerset , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M . and Prov . G . M ., desired to appoint Dr . Hopkins as his Prov . Senior Grand Warden in 1 SS 1 ; but he respectfully declined the honour , for reasons svarmly appreciated hy his lordship , svh / n the honourable distinction svas conferred on one of . his'dear friends , thi then W . M . of No . 41 , niuch to the satisfaction of all concerned . Dr . Hopkins svas Editor of the first Masonic
Calendar for the Channel Islands , published in 1 S 65 . In 1 S 60 he issued " A Narrative of Some Incidents in the Life of the late John Asplet , " who was a Friend , and svas initiated as a Freemason in 1810 . He also edited "A Sermon and Proceedings at a Farewell Banquet to the Prov . Grand Chaplain of Jersey , " in 1803 , and " An Account of the Consecration of the Masonic Temple , Jersey , " 1 SG 4 ; also " Masunic Lodge Music , " 1 S 68 , and
" Music for the Mark Degree , " 1 S 71 . As a correspondent of the " Freemasons' Magazine , " he svas a most diligent contributor from 1 S 59 to 1 S 71 , and then continued his valuable services in connection svith the Freemason , his numerous articles being generally signed" P . M . " or " H . H . " In 1 SS 4 I dedicated my last ss'ork to " Dr . Henry Hopkins , M . A ., F . C . P ., & c ., as the Instructor of my Masonic Youth and the Friend of my Manhood , " a compliment svhich he
svarmly acknosvledged . Our lamented ifriend died on May 30 th , 1 S 85 , and svas buried at Locksbrook Cemetery on June 5 th , the officiating clergyman being Bro . the Rev . Prebendary Anderson , Master Mason and R . A . companion of No . 40 , Belfast , svho delivered a most impressive address at the grave . * f-I have mentioned in part the disposition of his property , by svill . In addition to numerous gifts to relatives , he has also bequeathed 100 guineas to the Royal Masonic
Institution for Boys , on behalf of the St . Paul's I . odge , No . 43 , Birmingham , and 5 1 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , in the name of the St . Aubin's Lodge , No . 958 , Jersey . His Masonic jewels have been presented to No . 41 , Bath , and svill be preserved in a suitable case , and each medal is to be appropriately described . His loss will be keenly felt by many friends assd Isss advice and assistance svill long be missed . " Peace to his memory . "
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . JOHN LIVINGSTONE , M . D . The death is announced of Bro . John Livingstone , M . D ., of Barnet , near London . He svas a son of the late Dr . Livingstone , the African traveller , and svas 45 years of age . He had filled several positions of honour in the Craft .
BRO . GEORGE WILLIAM WOODRUFF . The funeral of the late Bro . George William Woodruff took place on the 25 th ult ., at the Salford Borough Cemetery . The deceased brother had occupied a seat in the Salford Tosvn Council for six years , a part of svhich time he filled the position of chairman of the Town Hall and Markets Committee . He had been a member of the Zetland Lodge , No . 852 , for over twenty years . A large
number of the brethren assembled at the Masonic Hall , and proceeded in carriages to the late residence of the deceased , Bury New-road , and there joined the funeral cortege . Among the brethren present svere Bros . Charles Wheeler , I . P . M . ; A . Holland , P . M . ; S . Balantyne , S . W . ; Walter Hargreaves , and John White , and others . The coffin svas covered svith svreaths , one of svhich was from the Zetland Lodge . The service was read by the Rev . Gore-Booth .