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Bro . Lewis Moore , as Di puty District Grand Master , presided , and was noorted by Bros . W . H . Ar . c ' erson , Past G . Warden , acting as his Deputy ; C . Thorne , Past District Grand Master ; A . W . Danforth , Deputy District Grand ii ster ' for Massachusetts ; and T . W . Kingsmiii , Fast A . G . D . C . of England , A Past D . D . G . M . for Northern China . 311 Bro . M OORE , acting as District Grand Master , delivered a feeling address on the loss the Craft had experienced , and was followed in a few words by Bro . C . T HORNE . ,, „ . .., « . of the various Grand Lod of the District Grand

The representatives ges , I odees of Japan and South China and several private lodges then expressed their sympathy , after which the lodge temporarily adjourned to the cemetery . On arriving at the gat ; - , a procession , marshalled by Bro . R . S . Ivy , District G D . C , was formed in the following order : District Grand Tyler , with drawn sword . Members of Lige Germania under Grand Lodge of Three Globes of Berlin . Members of Orient Mark Lodge . Members of Ancient Landmark Lodge under Grand Lodge of Massachusetts .

Members of Lodge Cosmopolitan under Grand Lodge of Scotland . Members of Tuscan Lodge , No . 1027 . Members of Northern Lodge of China , No . 570 . Members of Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 501 . The District Grand Lodge , headed by the D . G . Stewards of the year . Grand Lodge Officers . The District Grand Sword Bearer . The District Grand Master , in the chair , and his Deputy .

On arriving at the chapel the coffin was found covered with wreaths sent from the various Masonic bodies and from many private friends , and bearing over the breast the late District Grand Master's Masonic insignia . The Rev . H . C . Hodges here said the English Burial Service , when the brethren again formed in procession in inverted order , the following brethren being appointed as pallbearers : Bros . J . W . Cope , D . J . G . W . ; W . H . Anderson , P . S . G . W . ; J . H . Osborne , P . J . G . W . ; 1 . Northey , W . M . 1027 ; Hansler , 1951 ; E . C . Pearce , D . S . G . W . ; E . M . Gratton , P . S . G . W . ; W . S . Emens , P . S . G . W . ; J . W . GandeW . M . 570 ; and Rosenbaum , W . M . 1433 .

, Arrived at the grave , the Rev , H . C . Hodges concluded the Burial Service of the Church of England , and was followed by Bro . C . Thorne , who read the beautiful address and prayer of the Masonic ritual , and when this was finished , as Bro . Miller ' s predecessor in the chair , delivered a short but feeling address . Grand honours were then given as a last tribute of respect , after which the brethren passed in single line round the open grave , each dropping as he passed a sprig of acacia on the late Grand Master's coffin . The brethren having completed their ceremony at the grave , retired in full procession and adjourned back to the Masonic Hall , where the ceremony was completed .

The office of District Grand Master , thus rendered vacant by the death of Bro . J . I . Miller , devolves , pending the appointment by the Grand Master of a successor , upon his Deputy , Bro . Lewis Moore , who continues as his representative to exercise all the functions of the post . GEORGE J RYAN , M . D ., D . G . M . of the Argentine Republic—At Buenos Ayres , on the 28 th ult . ; aged 57 years .

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Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 60 . This lodge met for the dispatch of business at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet , on the 27 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . W . H . Kempster , jun ., B . M ., P . G . S ., W . M . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . D . C , G . Stwd ., S . W . ; Debenham , P . P . G . D ., S . D ., as J . W . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., P . G . S ., Sec ; O . Polenz , J . D . ; White , acting I . G . ; VV . H . Kempster , M . D ., P . M ., P . G . S . ; Joslin , P . M ., P . G . S . ; H . SIade , P . M ., P . G . S .: and W . Thomas , P . M .

Ihe minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . H . Slade , P . M ., on behalf of Mrs . E . Masters , presented to the lodge a very handsome banner , worked by that lady , in memory of her late husband , Bro . W . Masters , P . G . S ., W . M . of No . Co , at the time of his death in May last . The lodge accepted the banner with gratitude , and the Secretary was directed to convey to Mrs . Masters their appreciation and thanks for her handsome and kindly gift . It was arranged that the summer dinner should be held at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on the fourth Friday in June next . The sum of one guinea was voted to "Our Brother's Bed , " an excellent

institulion , and one that merits every support . Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Bros . Cotton , J . W . ; H . Young , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treasurer ; and others . The lodge was then closed . An excellent banquet was subsequently partaken of . The W . M . presided with tact and geniality . Bio . H . J . Lardner , G . S ., Sec . of the Board , responded on behalf of "The Grand Off . cus , " and Brcs . W . H . Kempster , Joslin , and H . Slade for " The Past Masters . " The proceedings , which were very successful and agreeable , then terminated .

St . George s Lodge , No . 242 . The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in St . George ' s Rooms , Doncaster , on , 'j " ts" 3 ay evening , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Henry Pawson , W . M . j CH . Woodhouse , I . P . M . j R . Pridge , S . W . ; F . H . Buckland , J . W . ; F . Rand , Treas . ; H . C . White , Sec ; G . Smith , S . D . ; W . W . Peacock , J . D . and Almoner ; J . F . Turner , acting I . G . ; F . Duff , Org . ; H . Foster , Steward ; J . Mason , Tyler ; C Richardson , Asst . Tyler ; C Goldthorpe , Charity Steward ; F . J . joitn , P . M . ; A . W . Fretwell , P . M . ; T . Bletcher , C . Porrett , J . W . Chapman , J . F . Hanson , G . Smith , S . Smith , and E . S . Shires . Visitors : Bros . J . Constable and T .

'omiinson , of 2259 , and J . W . Handsivorth , 1 C 48 . Thelodge having been opened , the balance-sheet , showing a balance in hand of £ 40 , was produced by the Treasurer , Bro . F . Kand , and duly passed . The following were unanimousl y elected as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . R . Bridge , as W . M . ; Rand , « t reasurer ; and W . Mason and C . Richardson , as Tylers . The installation will take Place on May ist . Bro . J . VV . Chapman was then raised to the Sublime Degree of a a in 1 ceremony De '" g performed by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . Bridge , Fretwell , ami buckland , and the Committee having announced that full and proper arrangements el - , ' I ° the reception of Provincial Grand Lodge on the 32 nd inst ., the lodge was

Hemming Lodge , No . 1512 . Am A m , ec'ing of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on the tyth ultimo . » mong those present were Bros . J . W . Clarke , P . M ., as W . M ., in the absence of Bro . M'A V'ES ; W . Hopkins , S . W . ; II . H . Room , G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec . ( Hon . "' ember ) , as J . W . ; J . C Jessett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Captain T . C . Walls , ^•> P . P . G . W .. P . G . S . B . Sec : C . Wheallev . S . D .: H . Gale . I . D .: C . Davis .

» , ; ' £ Ransford , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br ., D . C ; VV . Hill , A . D . C . ; II . Wheatley , n- > 0 . P . A . G . D . C , and H . Bright , Stewards ; and C . H . Trotter , P . M . Cilb t m ' nutes ° f tne previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . D . A . Uro I ™ passed to the Second Degree by the acting W . M . in an admirable manner . rt ' J ' . > -J essett , P . M ., was then presented with a silver tea and coffee service , in nan . f 0 n ° ^ h ' s lung and valuable services as Treasurer . The Secretary , who , in the visitrf > '' '"' t 0 ' Ie the presentation , called the attention of the members and Med all ii ! ? ' lhat Ur 0 , J cSS <; tt was one of the founders of the lodge in 1874 ; had a " the minor offices , and served the office of Master in 1880 . He had been the

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Treasurer of the lodge since 1 SS 5 , and , by his geniality , energy , and application , had endeared himself to every member of No . 1512 . After soma other observations , he concluded by trusting that for many years Bro . | essett would live to discharge the duties of his office , and that both he and his good wife would continue to enjoy every domestic happiness , and that when in due time they should be called awiy , that their descend nts would prize as heir-looms the presents that had been that evening bestowed upon a worthy man and Mason . One of the pieces bore the following : " Presented to Bro . J . C Jessett , P . P . G . S . B ., by the members of the Hemminj Lod ^ e , NJ . 1512 . " The

recipient , who was evidently overcome by the warmth of his reception when he rose to return thanks , said a few words in acknowledgment . The ballot was taken on behalf cf Bro . Krumm , 1733 , and it proved to lie unanimous . The sum of half a guinea was voted to " Our Brother's Bed " fund . Ap llogies f . ir nin-attendince were received from Bros . G . J . Tagg . W . M , ; P . Cronin , J . W . ; W . Spearing , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and a banquet followed . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toists rec : ived full justice .

Bro . H . H . Room , in responding on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " congratulated the lodge upon the support it had given to Bro . Lord George Hamilton , upon the occasion of his taking the chair at the recent Festivil of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . He also wished to mention that the next Provincial Grand Lodge would be held at Harrow in June . Their Provincial Grand Master was very painstaking , and evinced the most lively interest in everything connected with the province . He ( the speaker ) was very pleased to be present that evening , and to witness the presentation to their worthy Treasurer . He quite endorsed all that had been said about him that day . Bro . lessett ' s services could not be too highly extolled .

Other toasts followed in due course , and the proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 1658 . The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 2 ( 5 th ult ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , when a large number of members and visitors attended to honour Bro . Henry Baldy Buckeridge , the W . M . elect . The visitors included Bros . James Bailey ( M . P . for Walworth ) , E . C . Mulvey , P . M . 179 , 2202 , 224 , 23 ^ 3 , P . P . G . D . C . Herts , P . G . Z . Surrey ; F . Neale , W . M . igSi ; ] . Andrews , P . M . igS 6 ; Hastings , P . M . 20 ; Weller , P . M . 1967 ; E . M . Gibson , W . M . 1297 ; G . L .

Moore , P . M . 169 ; E . Francis , P . M . 917 ; M . J . Emanuel , P . M . 205 ; R . Greenwood , P . M . ; J . L . Apsey , P . M . 534 ; T . Pargeter , P . M . 159 S ; J . Mackay , W . M . 2310 ; VV . E . Willby , P . M . 53 S ; G . White , P . M . 975 ; J . Hills , S . W . 1441 ; O . Lamar , S . W . 1922 ; F . Upton , S . W . 619 ; H . Conyers , S . W . U 75 i E . A . Rice , S . W . 1320 ; L . Side , S . W . 1559 ; H . Comford , J . D . 1922 ; J . Smith , S . D . 159 8 ; C . Randall , I . G . 72 ; F . Nash , Stwd . 1539 ; C . Anning , 1402 ; F . Krise , 619 ; A . Mitchell , 700 ; L . Bendy , 1559 ; F . C Everill , 244 s ; T . H . Wilkes , 1475 ; J . Hay , 1662 ; E . Randall , 155 S ; E . Bruce , 115 S ; E . Robbins , 246 9 ; J . Stanton , 226 C ; and others .

Thelodge having been opened , Bro . Rowlands , I . P . M . ( who acted as Installing Master and did the work in a most admirable manner ) , installed the VV . M ., who invested the following as his officers : Bros . S . F . Mackway , P . M ., S . W . ; E . D . Side , J . W . ; J . Hill , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Boys , P . M ., Sec ; Wm . Croxson , S . D . ; R . Gibell , J . D . ; M . Syers , I . G . ; A . Emary , D . C . ; T . J . Rawlings , A . D . C ; J . Farmer and S . E . Rice , Stwds . ; F . Swinford Smith , Org . ; and Hy . Thomas , Tyler . The fact that the lodge had made a good choice in the election of W . M . was shown by the splendid way in which he performed the ceremony of initiation , there being three candidates , viz . Messrs . R . S . BuckeridgeJohn Gibbs , and R . H . Rees .

, , At the banquet which followed the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in earnest and happy terms . In proposing " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . read a letter from Bro . the Earl of Lathom , regretting his inability to be present . Bro . Rowlands , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " referred to the

splendid way in which the ceiemony of initiation had been performed , and said it was a good augury for what was in store for the members . The Worshipful Master then presented the I . P . M ., in the name of the lodge , with a handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel . He said Bro . Rowlands was beloved by every member of the lodge and he hoped he would long live to wear the jewel as a memento of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren .

Bro . Mulvey , in responding for " The Visitors , " said he had admired the beautiful way in which the installing Master had done his work and the splendid manner in which the officers supported the W . M . He was a P . M . of five lodges , and having had great experience in the Craft he could conscientiously say that the working of the W . M . was perfect . The other toasts were " The Past Masters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers of the Lodge . "

An excellent musical entertainment was carried out under the direction of Bro . Frank Swinford Smith , the artistes being Miss Annie Swinfen , Mr . E . Crofton , Bros . F . C . Everill , Frank Lloyd , H . Cohen , P . M . ; Mackway , S . W . ; J . Hay , R . Rowlands , I . P . M ., and Mrs . Walter Hengler .

St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 2259 . The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Thorne , when there were present Bros . S . H . C . Ashlin , acting W . M . ; Constable , acting I . P . M . ; T . Barber , S . W . ; H . A . Fenton , J . W . ; B . Maskill , Treas . ; J . Constable , Sec . ; G . Eland , S . D . ; E . Hirst , J . D . j W . P . Robotham , Org . ; E . Simpson , I . G . ; T . J . Smith and W . T . Chambers , Stewards ; F . Pine , Tyler ; J . Dugdale , T . R . R . Marsdin , T . Tomlinson , E . Shillito , and W . Pickering . Visitors : Bros . W . Chamberlain , P . M . 14 S 2 ; W . E . Cranidge , 14 S 2 ; J . Minds , 1720 ; T . VV . Spowart 1239 ; and VV . Middleton , W . M . 139 .

, The lodge having been opened , Mr . G . E . Hardcastle was initiated , the work being admirably performed by the acting W . M . It was decided to support the Girls' School , and to grant the sum of 10 guineas for Bro . Constable ' s list . A sketch of a curious old fireplace—cast at Thorne about the year 1 S 10—was exhibited by Bro . Constable , after which the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Club Room , where a capital repast was provided , and some excellent music dispersed by Bros . Hirdcastle , Middleto . i , Tomlinson , Maskill , Simpson , and Dugdale .

It was announced , with applause , that Bro . C L . Mason , P . S . G . W ., would give a short Masonic lecture at the next meeting .

Acacia Lodge , No . 2321 . A very successful meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Bradford , on Thursday , the 5 th ult ., when Bro . Saml . Robinson , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . J . T . Last , Sec , as I . P . M . ; John Niven , P . M ., as S . W . ; R . S . Hird , J . W . ; Jno . Morton , as S . D . ; | . S . Hediey , as J . D . ; W . S . Smith , as I . G . j 11 . Holmes , Tyler ; A . Stephenson , P . M ., Prov . S . G . D ., D . C . ; T . W . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; Jno . Harland , C J . Paul , F . Bettcridge , B . A ., T . H . Bedford , Wm . Walker , J . R . Peat , A . E . Harris , I " . P . Sykes , and J . S . Marsland . Visitors : Bros . John Hill , 302 ; Chas . Blagbro , 302 ; A . Booth , W . M . 3 S 7 ; VV . Oddy , P . M . 3 S 7 ;

H . Telford , P . M ., Sec . 3 S 7 ; J . lruelove , 3 S 7 ; A . Wilkinson , 3 S 7 ; W . H . Marlow , 3 S 7 ; Jonas Pearson , P . M . 40 S ; Robt . Horsfall , P . M . 40 S ; Wm . Spencer , P . M . 40 S ; Geo . Whitaker , S . U . 40 S ; W . Leach , 40 S ; E . Fouids , 40 S ; R . Barrett , 40 S ; VV . G . Stansfield , P . M . 600 ; F . Galpine , Sec . 600 ; J . T . Mugglestone , J . W . ; R . A . Pullan , Tyler Coo ; J . Taylor , 600 ; G . C . Porritt , Ceo ; J . Tilley , Coo ; A . Graham , Coo ; Win . Dawson , Coo ; W . Foster , 600 ; H . Henry , Coo ; R . Fisher , Coo ; T . M . Harris , J . D . 1019 : W . H . Banks , W . M . 2330 ; W . H . T . Schutte , S . W . ; Rev . J . W . Clough , Org . 2330 ; A . Sivaine , 2330 ; and J . H . Turton , Sec 2330- . .

The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed , and Bro . Peat was raised to the Third Degree by Bro . Niven , P . M . Bro . Hird , J . W ., explained the working tools , and Bro . Niven delivered the charge . A candidate was proposed for initiation , and after " Hearty good wishes " from 33 visitors , the lodge was closed . After refreshment , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Bro . Robinson , W . M ., submitted the toast of " l ' he Visitors , " and gave a very hearty welcome to the large number that had honoured the lodge that evening with their presence . Visitors were always very welcome at Lodge Acacia , and he felt it exceedingly gratifying to have had the pleasure of entertaining so many that evening . He hoped they had all enjoyed themselves .