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desired . The VV . M . had truly said that , as the first Master , he ( the I . P . M . ) had done all he could for the lodge . When he was invited by the brethren of Bexley Heath who were anxious to form that Iodge to be their first W . M ., he considered it was somewhat fortuitous that he happened to be a Past Master cf his mother lodge—Grand Master ' s , No . i—and also a resident of the neighbourhood . He thanked them for their kindness all through his year of office , and apprecia t ed all they had said of him . He had done his best , and if he deserved all they had said of him he was more than satisfied .

"The Visitors" was cordially proposed by the W . M ., and acknowledged by Bro . J . Rock , W . M . i , who said he was also present at the consecration to see an old friend installed in the chair , and almost thought he ought to become a joining member , for then he should not have to reply for the visitors . He thanked them for the kind reception given them and the intellectual treat they had enjoyed in the lodge , for never had he been present when the work had been so excellently delivered . Bros . T . D . Griffin , P . M . I , and Halse , 131 , also responded . " 1 he Officers " was next given , to which Bro . Newton Dunn , S . W ., replied , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a successful and enjoyable gathering .

Bro . E . Whomes , Organist , was in charge of the musical arrangements , which gave great satisfaction to all present , and was assisted by Master W . D . Pritchard . Mr . Alan Cuthbert , and Bros . T . B . Sandercock , P . M ., Sec . 2530 ; G . Pritchard , P . M . 9 ; and J . Ireland . Bro . R . Hargreaves Rogers is well known as one of the most active members of the Corporation of lhe City of London , having served as Chairman of several of its most important Committees . He is also Deputy Alderman for his Ward . Bro . Rogers was a candidate last year for the high office of Sheriff of London , and was only defeated by a narrow majority of 45 on a poll of 4000 . Bro . Deputy Rogers is again a candidate for that office this year , and is confident , with the assistance of his many friends , of success .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 4 . The election meeting was held at Mark Masons'Hall , Great Oueen-street , on the 27 th ult . Bro . F , A . Powell presided , and was assisted by Bros , tewcock , G . Steward , I . P . M . ; John Smith , G . Steward , S . W . ; H . Lovegrove , P . G . L of W ., Treas . ; C . Pulman , P . G . I . G ., Sec ; C . J . Axford , P . M . ; W . F . Bates , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . J . R . Reep and Lyon .

Bros . Sir T . Carmichael , M . P ., and J . R . Reep were electedijoining members . Bro J . Smith was elected W . M . ; Bro . H . Lovegrove , Treasurer ; and Bro . Mills , Tyler Two members of the lodge—Bros . Bolt and j , Reid—have died since the last meeting .

Union Lodge , No . 32 . The first meeting of this lodge after the installation was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , Bro . Evan Williams , W . M ., presided , assisted by his officers . They were delighted to see that the W . M . had obtained a complete mastery of the Degree , and performed the first part of the ceremony with great ability and in a most impressive manner . B .-o . J . T . Richardson , P . P . G . I . of

Wks ., was asked to take the chair , which he did , and completed the ceremony faultlessly . The whole of the officers were well up in their parts and are making rapid steps lo gain a position second to none in the province . The candidates were Bros . W . H . Southern , P . M . ; Thos . Pike , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; and John Peason . At this meeting the Treasurer's balance sheet was considered , and the affairs of the lodge seem

to be in excellent condition , a very good balance being in hand . The following brethren were present—Bros . E . Williams , W . M . ; G . E . Ward , P . M . ; F . Armstrong , S W . ; R . Rudman , J . W . ; Walter R . Sharp , S . D . ; Alfred Hibbert , J . D . ; H . Rushton , I . G . j Jas . Beadmore , Org . ; William Rostron , J . O . ; Frank Dicks , J . W . Atkinson , M . O . ; R . W . Atkinson , S . O . ; and J . Richardson , P . G . D . England . Visitors : Bros . Geo . S . Smith , P . G . Org . ; and John Williams , P . P . S . G . D .

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- ¦ BRO . DR . W . H . WRIGHT was initiated into Masonry in the Arboretum Lodge on the Sth of October , 1884 , by his father , the late Bro . G . T . Wright , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . P . G . J ., who himself was W . M . of the Lodge of Truth , Huddersfield , West Yorkshire , at the early age of 25 , and during his year of office he initiated into Masonry the Marquis of Ripon , who was Grand Master of the Order prior to the appointment of

H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . Bro . Wright was anxious that a Masonic Hall should be built in the town , and took such an active part in bringing the matter forward that he had the honour of laying the foundation-stone , and was presented with a handsome silver trowel in acknowledgment of his valuable services . He afterwards came to Derby , and was W . M . of the Arboretum Lodge , No . 731 . His great idea of Masonry was Charity , and he was appointed Chairman of the Charity Committee , holding the office for a period of 15 years ( until his death ) .

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He raised the voting power from some 20 votes to upwards of 4000 . His face was well known in London at the election of candidates for the Charities . He was the recipient of many presents and testimonials for his services , and was made Prov . S . G . W . His son , tl . e object of our remarks , became Steward shortly after being raised , and was Secretary of the lodge for three years . On becoming S . V / ., he served his first Stewardship for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls ,

and gave 10 guineas . The following month he served for the Boys , giving 10 guineas , and the following February , on becoming W . \ L , he served as Steward at the Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and took up £ 100 . Since then he has served four Stewardships for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , giving a donation of 100 guineas , making himself a Vice-Patron . Bro . Dr . Wright afterwards became founder and P . M . of the Ecclesburne Lodge ,

No . 2425 ; P . Z . of his chapter ; P . P . G . D . C . and Prov . G . D . of D . ( Royal Arch ) ; and also a Life Subscriber of the Mark Benevolent Fund . He has now by his founding of the Old Priory Lodge adopted a scheme to bring the Notting . ham and Derby Masons inlo closer touch , homing that many friendships miy be formed and cemented . He has offered to represent the new lodge at Beeston as a Steward for the next Festival of the R . M . I . G ., and has sent up a cheque for 25 guineas .

BRO . F . S . PLOWRIGHT , W . M . of the Lodge of Confidence , No . 193 , whose portrait we present this week , was initiated in the Confidence Lodge in 188 9 and has held all the minor offices . He is a founder and Secretary of the Barnet Lodge , No . 2509 , and member of Walpole Lodge , No . 1500 , Norwich . Our brother is also ' a member of the Mount Lebanon Chapter , No . 73 , and of

the Gladsmuir ( Barnet ) Mark and Royal Ark Mariner Lodges , No . 367 . He is one of the principal emplojijs of W . and A . Gilbey Limited , and has for several years represenred the district in which he resides on the East Barnet Valley Urban District Council . Bro . Plowright has always taken a deep interest in Masonry , as will , indeed , be gathered from the foregoing summary of his brief career in our Order .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . H . NELL . It is with deep regret we have to announce the death of Bro . H . Nell . The sad event occurred at his residence at Walthamstow on the 22 nd ult . after a long and painful illness , which baffled all medical skill that could be obtained . The deceased brother was 41 years old , and was initiated in Strong Man Lodge , passed all the offices , and has been an active P . M . and Secretary for some years ,

and the present success of the lodge is in a great measure due to his energy and courtesy to all brethren ; he was held in great esteem by all Masons and friends who had the good fortune to claim his acquaintance . He was also P . M . of the Kingswood Lodge , No . 2278 , an'd P . P . G . D . Herts . The funeral took place on the 24 th ult . at Saint Mary ' s in the Forest , Walthamstow , followed by a large assemblage of brethren and friends , among whom were noticed of the Strong

Man Lodge Bros . Langdon , W . M . ; Mills , S . W . ; Cuer , J . W . ; Cobb , P . M ., P . M . 2276 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Herts ; Symons , P . M ., Treas . ; Fountain , P . M . ; Dove , P . M . ; Hunt , P . M . ; T . C . Saytor , S . D . ; Stafford , I . G . ; Jenkinson , Stwd . ; Burgess , Acting Sec ; F . S . Liddall , Geo . Smith , Manuelle , Finch , Ockelford , Samms , A . Whitby , and Mallett , Tyler ; also Bro . Petch , P . M . 2278 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Herts , and a large number of other brethren whose names did not

transpire , upwards of 60 following . The service was choral , and very ably rendered by an efficient choir under the direction of Bro . Latter . P . M ., P . P . G . Org . Essex . The beautiful Burial Service of the Church of England was solemnly rendered by the clergy of the church . The hearse containing the remains of the deceased was quite filled with wreaths from sympathising friends . A widow and family are left behind to mourn his loss .

MASONIC FUNEUM ,. —The remains of Bro . William Hunter , sculptor , who died at his residence , Montrose-street , Brechin , rather suddenly on Saturday morning last , were interred in the New Cemetery on the 4 th instint , with Masonic honours . The brethren of St . James' Lodge met in the Misonic Hall , and marched in procession lo ( Jeceased ' s house , where they were joined by the brethren of tfie Ancient Order of Foresters . The service was quiet , but impressive .

On Thursday afternoon , at Acton Cemetery , the funeral took place of Bro . Sales , late Steward to Bro . Leopold de Rothschild , at Gunnersbury Park . Bro . Sales was appointed D . C . of the Chiswick Lodge as recently as the 13 th ult . His death , which occurred on Sunday , was partly due to an accident he met with at Halton , where Bro . Rothschild has a country seat . Among the wreaths placed on the coffin was one sent by the employees at Gunnersbury Park , many of whom were present at the funeral .