Presentation To Bro. R. C. Sudlow, P.G. Std. Br. England.

shown in coming down to Birmingham on three different occasions to instruct and advise in the correct working of the Masonic ritual . In eloquent terms , Bro . Turner expressed the appreciation of the brethren of Bro . Sudlow ' s services , and asked his acceptance of a very chaste dessert seivice , in silver , consisting of five pieces , the centre one being mounted on an ebony

stand , bearing a shield , with an inscription recording the reason and date of the gift . An illuminated address was also presented , bound in royal blue , with theinitials R . C S- on the cover , and containing the names of the 100 brethren who had subscribed . Bro . SUDI . OW was very cordially received on rising to respond , and , after thanking the brethren in feeling

terms for their beautiful testimonial , expressed the great pleasure it had given him to visit Birmingham . Bro . SWINDEN proposed " The Health of the Testimonial Sub-Committee . " Bro . ADAMS , Preceptor , responded , and explained that the greater part of the work in connection with the testimonial , as well as the arrangements for the dinner , had been carried out by Bro . Turner ( the

Treasurer and Chairman of the evening ) , whose health he proposed . Bro . TI ' RNER replied , and thanked the brethren for their support . Recitations and songs by Bros . Sudlow , Adams , N . H . Turner , W . Turner , and Turton were interspersed with the toasts , and a most successful and enjoyable function was brought to a close .

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MAY ELECTION , 1 S 95 . To the Governors and Subscribers of the ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . FOR AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS , CROYDON . The favour of your VOTE and INTEREST is respectfully solicited on behalf of JANE LOUISA SILLIFANT , AGED 62 , Widow ot the late Bro . EDWIN SILLIFANT ( Professional Accountant , Gresham Buildings ) , who died on the 19 th February , 1 S 75 . Bro . EDWIN SILLIFANT was initiated in the Stability Lodge . 207 , in December , 1854 ; Member also , at the time of his death , of the Acacia Lodge , 1309 ; P . Prov . G . D . Middlesex ; P . M . and P . Z . of more than one Lodge and Chapter , Life-Governor to all the Masonic Charities , and also on the Audit Committee for the Girls' School . His widow , having passed through many untoward circumstances since her husband ' s death , through the mismanagement of her Solicitor ( now an outlaw ) , as also the property vested in her husband reverting to his surviving brothers , is now left entirely without an income and in too delicate health to earn her living , she craves , therefore , the sympathy and help of his Masonic Brethren . The case is strongly recommended by—Bros . * George Kenning , Vice-Patron , P . M . 192 and l ( 5 57 > P . P . G . D . Middx ., Upper Sydenham ; * John Davies , P . M . & Sec . 1309 , P . P . G . D . Middx ., 5 , Finsbury Square , E . C . ; J . Addington , P . M . 217 , and M . E . Z . 14 , Peckhamroad , S . E . ; W . Eckersall , P . M . 217 , and Chapters 8 9 and 1275 , no , Lewisham-road , S . E . ; T . Hinks , 217 , 52 , Leynette Avenue , Clapham , S . W . ; Marfleet , P . M . 217 , S 18 , and 322 , 61 , Chrisp-street , E . ; J . Nixon , P . M . 217 , 44 , Great Tower-street , E . C . Proxies will be thankfully received by those marked *; or by the Widow , 30 , Rockley-road , Shepherd's Bush Green , W .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 31 st ult ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea . Present : Bros . Ollive , VV . M . ; A . W . Thompson , S . VV . j Marriott Matthews , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; . Stutfield , Sec ; Austin , S . D . ; Lightfoot , J . D . ; H . J . Thompson , I . G . ; Holland , P . M . ; Cottis , Tallin , Badcock , Holten , Sharpin , Ivor

Davis , Nicholls , Fayers , Murray , and Winsborrow . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sharpin being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Murray , who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . The VV . M . gave

the lecture on the tracing-board . The lodge was opened and closed in the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time . Bros . Badcock and Holten were elected joining members of the lodge , and tbe dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . A . W . Thompson was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

MAIDSTONE . — ROMNSON LODGE ( No . 204 G ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 2 fjth ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Brewer-street . Present : Bros . L . VV . Stansell . W . M . ; T . W . Neech , S . W . ; E . Gratwick , J . W . ; F . H . Whyman , Preceptor ; H . A . Potvine , Sec ; J . B . Groom , I . G . ; and J . Gowen , Tyler .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Whyman acting as candidate , and Bro . Potvine acting as S . D . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree and also in the Second Degree , when the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

was worked , Bro . Whyman , Stansell , and Neech taking part . The W . M . rose for the first time . Bro . Neech was voted to the chair for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the second and third times , when "Hearty good wishes " were tendered by the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS . APRIL ELECTION , 1 S 95 . Dear Sir and Brother , The favour of your VOTE and INTEREST is earnestly solicited on behalf of DAISY ISABEL SHAW , Aged 5 years , The youngest Daughter of the Six Children of the late PATRICK DUNLOP SHAW , of the Middle Temple , Barrister-at-Law , Chief Judge of the Court of Small Causes , Madras , since March , 1 S 93 , Member of the Perfect Unanimity Lodge , No . 150 , who , having filled the offices of Secretary and Junior Warden of that Lodge , and of District Grand Registrar , died on the 8 th May , 1 S 94 , leaving a Widow and Six Children ( one son 9 years old , 5 daughters , aged respectively 15 , 14 , 12 , 7 I , and 5 years ) , totally unprovided for . Bro . Shaw was a Subscribing Member of his Lodge for upwards of eighteen years , up to the day of his death . 1 hope you can in due course send me your proxy . Yours faithfully and fraternally , R . LOVELAND LOVELAND . 1 , Stone Buildings , Lincoln's Inn . The case is strongly recommended by—Bros . Col . A . Saunders , P . D . G . M . Madras ; Richd . Eve , P . G . Treas :, Pat . ; F . A . Philbrick . O . C ., G . Reg ., Dep . G . M . Essex ; T . L . Wilkinson , D . G . " Reg . ; R . L . Loveland , Pres . B . of G . P . ; W . B . Coltman , M . A ., S . G . D . ; P . de L . Long , P . G . D ., Vice-Pat . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., Pat . ; L . G . Gordon Robbins , P . G . D ., Vice-Pres . ; 1 . H . Matthews , P . D . G . D . C , Pat . ; Edward Cutler , Esq ., Q . C , P . G . Org . ; J . W . Handley , Esq ., P . Dep . D . G . M . Madras ; Gen . R . H . Cuncliffe , P . Dep . D . G . M . Madras ; Walter H . Glazier . P . M . 34 ; Edwd . T . E . Besley , O . C ., P . M . 66 ; E . J . Castle , Q . C , P . M . 70 S ; ET R . Bartley Denniss , P . M . 1460 , 2459 ; G . King , W . M . 1641 ; W . H . Sands , P . M . 1724 , 171 S ; J . Bradley Dyne , P . M . 1731 ; Montagu Sharpe , P . M . 2022 ; J . W . Allen , P . M . 2146 ; T . Sansome Preston , I . P . M . 240 S ; John Adam , 119 S ( Madras ); G . D . Coleman , 2323 , late 150 ( Madras ) .

Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.

Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . M . blEOEiNBfcKG ,

W . M . Lodge of Joppa , No . 188 . The above portrait of Bro . M . Siegenberg , the Master of the Lodge of Joppa , was born in 1853 , initiated in the Lodge of Joppa in 1885 , is P . S . of the Joppa Chapter , and after filling various offices in the lodge was unanimously elected W . M . at the December meeting , and in the presence of a large gathering of

the Craft was installed in the chair ot K . S . at Freemasons' Tavern , on Monday , the 7 th ult ., in an impressive manner by Bro . Barnet Weigel . Not forgetting the Masonic Charities , Bro . Siegenberg and his wife are Governors of the Masonic Institutions , and Bro . Siegenberg will represent the Joppa Lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . TOM WOOD , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . CHESHIRE . It is with sincere regret we record the death of Bro . Tom Wood , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , at the early age of 44 years . Bro . Wood was well known and deservedl y respected throughout the Provinces of East and West

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Lancashire and Cheshire . He was initiated over 20 years since in the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , No . 1161 , but severed his connection with it , and joined the Victoria Lodge , No . 1345 , in which he filled most of the offices and passed through the chairs , occupying that of W . M . in 1891 , with conspicuous ability . He was one of the earliest joining members of the

De Tatton Lodge , No . 2144 , where , from time to time , he did excellent work , in recognition of which he was awarded the provincial honours of A . D . C . in 1893 . He was also a member of Avon Lodge , No . 16 33 , and of Truth Lodge , No . 1458 , to these four lodges he was a subscribing member at the time of his death ; where , by his sterling qualities as a man and a Mason ,

he had endeared himself to all his fellow members , He was both a Royal Arch and a Mark Mason , and in the latter Degree held provincial rank . Bro . Wood possessed a most amiable disposition and was of a thoroughly generous nature , never allowing any really deserving appeal to go unrelieved . That he was beloved by his brethren and respected by the general public

with whom , in'his sphere , he came into contact , was abundantly testified to by the fact that , in spite of the inclement weather , about 150 uninvited sympathisers assembled at St . Paul ' s Church , Kersal , on Thursday , the 31 st ult ., to witness the curtain descend on the last

act of the human drama , many of whom had previously sent beautiful floral tributes to his memory . It was a touching , yet gratifying scene , and will live in the minds of many of us who knew him best till we , in our turn , follow him to " that bourn from whence no traveller returns . "

BRO . RICHARD RHODES . It is with regret we announce the sudden death on Friday , the 25 th ult ., of Bro . Richard Rhodes , Clerk of Petty Sessions , Mountmellick , and Prov . Grand Secretary of the Midland Counties ( I . R . ) . Bro . Rhodes had been attending a concert in the Town Hall . It is assumed that he felt somewhat indisposed ,

for he left the hall and had hardly gone a few paces from the door when he was seen to fall , and though he was instantly raised , Bro . Dr . Neale , who was in the concert room and was at once summoned , pronounced life to be extinct . Bro . Rhodes , who was only 54 years of age , had been for many years an active member of our Order , having done good service while in India ,

but more especially during the last few years since he went to reside at Mountmellick . He was a P . M . of Lodge No . 660 , P . K ., honorary member of No . 39 8 and other lodges , and had been , since the resignation of Bro . R . Bull , Prov . Grand Secretary of the Midland Counties . His remains were interred in Mountmellick

Churchyard on Monday , the 28 th ult ., and was very numerously attended , among those present being the staff of the 4 th Battalion Leinster Regiment , and a large number of brethren from Roscrea , Portarlington , Parsonstown , Maryborough , & c , while among those who sent wreaths were Lodge No . 398 , Maryborough , and Lodges Nos . 139 and 660 , Mountmellick .

BRO . OSCAR BARRETT was one of the prize . winners a ' the Crystal Palace Art Union on Thursday , the 31 st ult-A ROYAL decree has been published at Athensappointing a commission , under the presidency of the Crown Prince , to organise the Olympian games in 1896 . LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY . —The centenary fund has now risen to £ 48 , 000 , and so far it has not interfered with the ordinary income of the society .

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APRIL ELECTION , 1 S 95 . ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . The favour of your VOTE and INTEREST is earnestl y solicited on behalf of WILLIAM LORAINE SEYMOUR DALLAS , Born September iSth , 1 S 84 , Whose first and only chance of Election will occur on the 19 th of April next ensuing . Son of the late Charles Henry Dallas , Merchant , and afterwards Accountant , who died at Shanghai , China , on May 15 th last , after a week ' s illness , aged 52 , leaving a widow and three children almost wholly unprovided for . Bro . C . H . Dallas— initiated in the Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 501 , Shanghai , in 1 S 6 3 — was appointed as the first District G . M . of Japan in 1 S 74 , and held that office for about 12 years . He was a Founder ot the Yokohama ( 1092 ) , O'Tentosama ( 1263 ) , Nipp 0 tv ( 1344 ) , and Tokio ( 2015 ) Lodges ; also of the Yokohama R . A . Chapter ( 1092 ) , the Orient Mark Lodge ( 304 ) , and the Chrysanthemum Chapter of Rose Croix ( 94 ) . A Life Governor of the R . M . I . B . The case is strongly recommended by—Bros . J . I . Miller , Dist . G . M . North China ; H . D , Sandeman , P . Dist . G . M . Bengal , Life Governor ; C . Thorne , P . Dist . G . M . North China ; D . P . Cama , P . G , Treas ., Patron ; Richd . Eve , P . G . Treas ., Patron ; George Kenning , Patron ; Thomas Fenn , P . Pres . B . of G . P Vice-Patron ; W . J . Hughan , P . G . D ., Vice-Patron ; C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br .. Vice-Patron ; Edward Letchworth . G . Sec , V .-Pres . ; W . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B ., V .-Pres . ; William Goodacre , P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec . W . Lanes ., V .-Pres . ; Stephen Richardson , P . M . 1 S 3 . V .-Pres . ; [ ehangir Hormusjee Kothari , V .-Pres . ; R . F . Gould , P . G . D ., Life Governor ; Ralph Gooding , M . D ., P . G . D ., Life Governor ; Lt .-Col . A . B . Cook , P . A . G . D . C , Life . Governor ; John Smithers , W . M . 58 , Life Governor ; G . W . Speth , P . M ., Sec . 207 C , Life Governor ; Arthur A . Moss , P . M ., 1375 , Life Governor ; Rev . H . Lansdell , P . G . C . ; T . L . Wilkinson , D . G . R .