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but at the last moment he was unable to attend , and telegraphed his regret . The Annesley Lodge , No . 1435 , was opened by the W . M ., Bro . H . Kiddier , who was supported by his officers : Bros . S . V . Holgate , l . P . M . ; E . Francis , . S . W . ; W . W . Sibley , I . W . ; A . Lawson , P . M ., P . P .

G . Treas ., Treas . ; J . Levy , P . M ., Sec . ; F . H . Spencer , J . D . ; J . W . Woodward , I . G . ; W . E . Hartshorn , P . M ., D . C ; G . Essex , Org . ; and E . Kidson , W . Wheatley , and G . E . Mycroft , Stwds . Amongst the members of the lodge were Bros . J . T . Spalding , P . P . J . G . W . ; A . T . Mitchell , F . J . G . W . ; C . H . Gascoyne ,

P . G . S . B . ; J . Taylor , P . P . G . P . ; G . T . Alenson , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; P . Wharton , W . M . elect 506 ; W . Sibley , P . P . A . G . P . ; and many others . The Worshipful Masters of the Southwell Lodge , No . 1405 ( Bro . F . Farrands ) ; the Robin Hood Lodge , No . 1403 ( Bro . F . T . Rushmer ); and the Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1909 ( Bro . the Rev . H . W . W . Ffoulkes ) , were also present . Amongst the

principal visitors were Bros . H . R . Hatherley , P . P . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec . ; A . Stubbs , P . P . G . W ., P . A . G . S . ; G . Baxter , P . S . G . D . ; W . J . Gardner , P . G . D . C . ; C . A . Bolton , P . A . G . D . C . ; J . Severn , P . G . P . ; J . Roberts , P . G . S . ; R . T . Ingram , P . P . G . D .: H . E . Wilson , P . M . 47 ; G . Clarke , P . M . 47 ; W . Wood , P . M . 506 ; W . Wilks , P . M . 506 ; T . P . Walker , l . P . M . 1909 ; and others .

Bro . Stevens commenced his most interesting lecture at 6 . 30 p . m ., and kept his audience earnestly attentive until 9 o ' clock without the slightest interruption . His address is throughout of an extempore character , full of most instructive matter , and very different to any of the stereotyped discourses known in

our lodges as section working . At its termination a hearty burst of applause testified to the pleasure which the lecturer had afforded his hearers , and to their appreciation of the many points of interest whereby the working of the lodges might be facilitated and in some respects improved .

The PROV . GRAND SECRETARY proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Stevens , remarking that he had listened to his discourse with the greatest pleasure and satisfaction , and felt assured that much benefit would accrue to the lodges which had been that evening represented , by the many valuable suggestions and explanations the

lecturer had given them . He hoped that other lodges in the province mi ght be afforded the opportunity for like instruction , and that Bro . Stevens might at some early date again meet them for a continuation of his instructive lecture . The proposition was duly seconded , and

unanimously carried . After the lodge had been closed the brethren assembled in the dining room , and partook of supper , after which a few toasts were honoured , and an excellent programme of vocal and instrumental music terminated a most instructive and highly pleasurable evening .

BRO . ROB . MORRIS . At the unveiling of the monument erected by the Craft of the United States to the memory of Bro . Rob . Morris , LL . D ., at La Grange , Kentucky , May 29 th last , Hon . Elisha S . Fitch , Past Grand Master of Kentuck y ' delivered an able and eloquent address . He portrayed the career of Bro . Morris from his initiation in

Gathnght Lodge , No . 33 , Oxford , Miss ., March 5 , 1846 , to the day of his death , and paid a fitting tribute to the memory of one whose devotion to Freemasonry was unsurpassed and rarely equalled by any . His arduous labours were performed with fidelity and a zeal seldom met with . His published works were valuable and

voluminous , covering a variety of topics sufficient in themselves to constitute a respectable library . They numbered more than 70 volumes , and treated of Masonic jurisprudence , rituals and hand books , belles lettres , history , biography , travels , & c . His travels were more extended than any Masonic lecturer . Amid

adverse criticism , and against many obstacles he proclaimed in every land and in every clime the " Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man . " _ Bro . Fitch says :. " In view of the extended circuit of his travels , and the incessant and herculean labours connected with these travels at home and abroad ; in view

of the magnetic influence of the man in his social relations , and the permeating influence of the Mason in his esoteric teachings , embracing the latter half of the 19 th century as the period of its development , it is no marvel that the name of Rob . Morris has become a household word in every Masonic home , however

humble or exalted , throughout the land , and that in every organised association of the Fraternity , whether blue lodge or chapter , council or commandery , the mere mention of that name is at once suggestive of all that is bri ght in her ritual , authentic in her traditions , pure in her morality , profound in her philosophy ,

praiseworth y in her philanthropy , or noble and grand in her personal development . In our Masonic circles it is an accepted truism that those who knew him best loved him the most . Though battling through life with disease , and ever and anon buffeted by the rude billows of adversity , he was uniformly cheerful and

hopeful , and ever kept our ' cardinal virtues ' on duty as alternate pilots to take the helm of the stately craft . Few ot us have been more fortunate in posting a vigilant sentinel at the door of our lips , none , perhaps , more successful inwardingoff from the heart the

malign influence of rancour and revenge . While in matters of grave concern he was dignified and conservative , wise in counsel and discreet in action , he was nevertheless possessed of an irresistible bon iiommie , which rendered him eminently sociable and companionable . Affable in manner , transparent in purpose ,

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attractive in speech , and ever ready with incident or illustration' to point a moral or adorn a tale , ' sparkling with genuine wit without asperity , a wit diamondpointed yet sugar-coated , elastic in spirit , fluent of soul , mirth loving and mirth inspiring , his presence exerted a magical influence over every circle he entered , and of which he readily became the centre of

attraction . " From a long personal acquaintance with Bro . Morris , we can add our testimony to that of the eloquent speaker . His earnestness was proverbial , and his devotion to Freemasonry his life work . The address concludes -. " We know of nothing more befitting with which to conclude our humble tribute to the dear

departed than his own farewell lines to a loving brother on his dying couch : We'll not forget thee , we who stay To work a little longer here ; Thy name , thy faith , thy love shall lie

On memory ' s pages , bright and clear ; And when o'erwearied by the toil Of life , our heavy limbs shall be , We'll come and one by one lie down Upon dear mother earth with thee .

And there we'll slumber by thy side , There , reunited 'neath the sod ' , We'll wait , nor doubt in His good time , To feel the raising-hand of God , To be translated from the earth , This land of sorrow and complaints , To the all-perfect lodge above , Whose Master is the King of Saints . —Nan York Dispatch .

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MALTA . Zetland Lodge ( No . 515 ) . —This enthusiastic Masonic district fittingly celebrated the important event of the Jubilee of our M . W . Grand Master at the regular meeting of the above lodge , on the 9 th ult ., when Bro . Colonel M . Ramsay , D . G . M . Malta , was in attendance ,

accompanied by his D . G . Lodge Officers , being received with the honours of his distinguished rank . After the regular business of the evening , Bro . VV . E . Cook , VV . M ., moved the following resolution •. — " That this lodge records a hearty vote of congratulation to our M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales upon the happy event of his

jubilee , and we trust that T . G . A . O . T . U . will give him health and strength long to rule over us . " Bro . T . V . Quinn , S . W ., seconded the proposition , which was unanimously carried . The lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to a very liberal and elegant banquet .

Bro . Col . Ramsay proposed " The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " He gave a most interesting resume of the progress of Masonry under the rule of the present M . W . Grand Master , dilating also upon the cordial relations existing between the recognised Constitutions . The toast was received with enthusiasm .

MARRIAGE OF BRO . CAPT . HENRY WRIGHT . Quite unique in its character was the wedding on Tuesday last at St . Nicholas Cole Abbey , Queen Victoria-street , of Bro . Captain Henry Wri ght and Miss Beatrice Annie Rowe . The bridegroom , whose City friends mustered in strong force at the church , is

the son of the late Mr . Henry William Charles Wright , who was the godson of King William IV . Miss Rowe is the youngest daughter of Mr . Henry Miller Rowe , of Haversham Grange , Twickenham . The service took place at two o ' clock , long before which hour the sicred edifice was crowded to the doors with the relatives an d

friends of bride and bridegroom , the scene presented being most effective . The chancel of the church was beautifully decorated for the occasion , while the ceremony itself was performed under a floral canopy , an original idea well worthy of imitation , more especially in weather such as that we generally experience

at this season of the yen . r . The bride , who was attended by four brdjsmaids , looked charming in an exception-illy striking and handsome gown . The court train and corsage consisted of rich white brocaded silk , relieved with satin of a floral design andlarge clustersof orange feathers , gracefully arranged

with white tulle . The petticoat of white silk was bordered with soft roche of ostrich feathers , a long spray of the wedding emblem falling from the side . The corsage was trimmed with feathers to match the veil of real Brussells lace . The bride ' s train was carried by Master Cyril Austen , son of Mr . Louis Austen , dressed

\ n the Cord Faunneroy style , the costume being of crimson silk , set off with steel buttons , and real lace cuffs , the collar being fastened with a lyre pin of pearls , the gift of the bridegroom . The bridesmaids—the Misses Alice and Amy Cottrell , Miss Edith Adams , and Miss Kitty Bishop—were very becomingly gowned .

The three first-named wore dresses of white Surah silk , with white felt hats , trimmed with white velvet and wings . The younger bridesmaid was attired in a dress consisting of a red velvet yoke , sleeves and hat to match , with a skirt of white silk in the accordion style . Each bridesmaid wore a very pretty gold

bangle—engravedinside with the words , Henry , 1-12-91 , Beatrice —and carried a lovel y bouquet of double geraniums , both being the gift of the bridegroom . The service , which was full y choral , was performed by the Rev . Edgar Sheppard , sub-dean of the Chapels

Royal , assisted by the Rev . Prebendary Whittington and the Rev . Professor Shuttleworth , the latter giving a short and appropriate address at the close of the ceremony . After the mystic words which declared the two to be man and wife had been spoken , the wedding party , to the strains of the Wedding March , proceeded

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down the church and entered their carriages , a guard of honour being furnished in the porch by the members of the captain ' s regiment . A reception , . which was numerously attended , followed the ceremony , and subsequently , amid the hearty good wishes of their friends the happy pair left for the spot where they purpose

spending the honeymoon . The bride ' s travelling gown was of-chestnut brown crfcpe moresque , charmingl y arranged with ombre velvet of brown and blue . Her hat , of brown velvet , was trimmed in a very becoming manner with velvet and ostrich feathers , to match a sealskin jacket and muff . Amongst the company invited to the happy

ceremony were : Mr . A . J . Altman , C . C ., the Rev . W . S . Allen , M . A ., the Duke of Abercorn , C . B ., Dr . C H . Alderson , Mrs . Alderson , and Miss Alderson , Earl Beauchamp , Mr . and Mrs . C E . Bladon , and Miss Bladon , Colour-Sergt . Bignell and Mrs . Bignell , the Rev . J . H . Burn , B . D . ( chaplain to the Bishop of Aberdeen ) , and Mrs . Burn ( sister of the bridegroom ) ,

the Rev . J . Burn , M . A ., and the Rev . J . S . L . Burn , M . A . ( cousins of the bridegroom ) , Dr . L . Browne and Mrs . Browne , Baron de Bush , Capt . G . F . Bashford ( Scots Greys ) , the Rev . T . B . H . Brooks , M . A ., Mr . W . E Baxter , J . P ., Mr . E . Belleroche , Mrs . H . C . Buckingham ^ Mr . T . Beard , C . C ., Dr . Brodie , Mr . Deputy Brown , the Rev . Dr . Baker , Mr . H . Clarke , CC , L . C . C , and Mrs

Clarke , Dr . E . Clarke and Mrs . Clarke , Colonel and Ex-Sheriff Clarke and Mrs . T . Clarke , Colonel S . Clarke , the Rev . C . S . Copleston , M . A ., Surgeon-Major W . Campbell ( Scots Guards ) , the Rev . VV . E . Cotes and Mrs . Cotes , Sir R . Collins , K . C . B ., Lieutenant Clarke , Capt . Coningham and Mrs . Coningham , the Bishop of Colombo , Capt . V . Dunfee , Alderman and Lieut .-Col . H . D . Davies , Viscount

Dungarvan , the Rev . T . L . Donaldson and Mrs . Donaldson , the Rev . A . C . A . Drought , the Rev . S . T . Dodd , M . A ., Lieutenant-Colonel L . S . Dickson , C . B J . P ., D . L ., Mr . G . W . Dray , C . C ., the Rev . J . Dodd ^ Mr . B . Emanuel , M . A ., Major J . Ewer , the Earl of Euston , Professor Colonel Banister Fletcher , CC , J . P ., Mrs . Fletcher , Miss Fletcher , and Miss Ada Fletcher , Mr .

E . F . Titch , Lord Forbes , Mr . Banister Fletcher , jun ., and Mr . Herbert Fletcher , Mr . Sheriff Foster and Mrs . Foster , Mr . Deputy Goodinge , Mr . Alderman Green , Lieut .-Colonel J . P . Godfrey , his Honour T . K . Griffith ( Governor Seychelles Islands ) , Sir Augustus Harris and Lady Harris , Sir George D . Harris , L . C . C , and Lady Harris , Mr . Under-Sheriff Hil ' , Mr . iJnder-Sheriff Halse ,

Mr . Deputy Halse , and Miss Halse , the Kev . R . F . Hoskins , M . A ., the Rev . H . T . Hughes , M . A ., Mr . Bassett Hopkins , L CC , Sir J . Hanham , Bart ., Alderman Sir R . Hanson , Bart ., M . P ., the Rev . J . Harris and Mrs . Harris , Viscount Halifax , Mr . N . B . Headon , CC , Mr . and Mrs . A . VV . Hudden , Mr . and Mrs . Hudden , Mr . and Mrs . E . Hare , the Registrar of the Lord Mayor ' s

Court and Mrs . F . S . Jackson , Alderman Sir Polydore de Keyser , Mr . and Mrs . George Kenning , Mr . S . VV . Kershaw , F . S . A ., the Rev . E . W . Kempe , M . A ., and Mrs . Kempe , the Rev . R . Lawrence , Mrs . Lawrence , and Miss Lawrence , Mr . P . de L . Long , Mr . J . Lobb , CC , and Mrs . Lobb , Sir J . B . Monckton , Mrs . M . F . M . Williams , Mr . H . I . Monckton , the Viscount Molesworth , Mr . Pearse

Morrison , CC , Mr . B . Morice , LL . B ., Mr . Alderman Newton and Mrs . Newton , Mr . and Mrs . A . J . Newton , Viscount Oxenbridge , -Sir P . Cunliffe Owen , K . C . M . G ., Mr . J . Perkins , CC , Mr . H . C . Richards , the Secondary and Mrs . Roderick , Mr . Alderman G . W . E . Russell , L . C . C , the Dowager Duchess of Roxburghe , Professor Shuttleworth and Mrs . Shuttleworth , Mr . H . j . Spratline ,

B . bc , Mr . H . Squire , CC , Mrs . Squire , the Rev . J . H . Smith , B . A ., anu Mrs . Smith , the Sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal and Mrs . Sheppard , the Rev . Dr . Scott , Mr . and Mrs . G . A . Spottiswoode , Sir John Stainer , Mr . J . L . Sayer , CC , bnd Mrs . Sayer , Lieut .-Colonel Stratton Thompson , CC , and Mrs . and Miss Thompson , Sir Henry W . Tyler , M . P ., Mr . J . Tickle , CC , Sir Somers Vine and

Lady Vine , the Bishop of Wakefield , Colonel Wilde and Mrs . Wilde , the Rev . Prebendary Whittington and Mrs . Whittington , Miss Wilde , Colonel Clifford Wigram , Dr . L . Forbes-Winslow and Mrs . Forbes-Winslow , Major Walmer Williams and Mrs . Walmer Williams , Mr . Deputy Walford and Mrs . Walford , the Rev . Main S . A . Walrond and Mrs . Walrond , and Captain H . F . Youle .

I he presents , which were both numerous and costly , included the following souvenirs of the happy event , viz . : The Dowager Duchess of Roxburghe , autograph platinum portrait of her Grace ; Sir Augustus Harris and Lad y Harris , silver and ivory paper knife ; Mr . Rowe ( father of bride ) , silver fruit spoons , tea spoons , soup ladles , sugar litter , soup and salt spoons ; Mrs .

Rowe ( mother ot bride ) , cheque ; Mr . H . C . Richards , Russian rug ; Baron de Bush , mirror decorated with ferns ; Lord Forbes , a sketch of the House of Lords b y himself ; Mrs . and Miss Wri ght ( mother and sister of bridegroom ) , silver cake basket ; Colonel Stratton Thompson , C . C ., and Mrs . Thompson , silver tea spoons ; servants and gardeners at Hamersham Grange , pair of

Doulton flower pot vases ; Mr . Sheriff Foster and Mrs . Foster , pair Cluisonee vases ; the Rev . Professor Shuttleworth and Mrs . Shuttleworth , wrought iron and glass epergne ; Mr . George Kenning , "History of Freemasonry , " and six other Masonic books ; Dr . Lennox Browneaud Mrs . Browne , water-colourpainting ; the . Rev . W . E . Cotes and Mrs . Cotes , flower vase ;

Mr . and Mrs . Lorenzen , silver egg and salt stand and spoons ; Mr . S . F . Weall , tea cloth . The bride's presents to the bridegroom was a brass spear smoking table and a sapphire and diamond ring . The bridegroom ' s presents to the bride were a gold ring set with

six sapphires , a massive curb chain , bracelet and padlock , a pearl heart for necklace , and a lovely bouquet of orange blossoms . The bride cake , which was cut at the reception , was supplied by Messrs . W . and G . Buszard , Oxford-street . —City Press .

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