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members of this lodge \ yere just starting their little ft for sea , they found breakers ahead when it came i the broad ocean . To meet these breakers the officers DUt round the W . M ., and where there is much ate ietv they remain at their posts , supporting their Master all * : i vie ship is brought into port . Brethren , ami newly-Tcted officers , conquer the breakers of prejudice , become C eiuainted with the principles of Freemasonry , and prove

hat you are upon a proper course . Be able to argue it 1 en necessary—to meet your opponent with good soun d * tfument , anel push on your little barque and laugh at those who scorn you . 1 hope all the officers will show nfidence in their Master , and that the barque will come ° felv int ° harbour , and that the applause , " good and faithful servants , " will meet you on your entrance to the

mansions above . Bro . J- Hobson proposed"The Health of the Visiting Brethren . " He was pleased to see them , anel he was sure ilr same p leasure was experienced by the Masters and officers in seeing them around the table . J 3 r 0 . Dr . Moolman responded . Bro . Cloete proposed the toast of " Poor Brethren . " This

was the greatest toast , he saiel , and the one which ought to be nearest the heart of a Freemason . To wind up with , "The Health of Mr . and Mrs . Buddenbrock " was proposed , and responded to most heartily , [ or the excellent dinner they'had prepared , and for the attention shown all present during the evening . Among the brethren present as visitors we noticed Bros . S . V . Cloete , C . C . ; Dr . Botha , Dr . Moolman , W .

Anderson Masons ; and the Rev . II . R . Woodrooffe and Rev . A . Brigg . The following are the officers for the ensuing year : — Bros . A . Cruickshank , W . M . ; T . E . Butler , I . P . M . ; W . H . Reddle , S . W . ; C . J . Hobson , J . . ; J . McLaren , Sec . ( reelected ) ; S . Barnett , Treas . ( re-elected ) ; W . McCallum , S . D . ; T . Jackson , J . D . ; H . Btiddenbrock , Firsts . ; W . H . Culley , Second S . ; W . Robb , I . G . ; G . Lake , Tyler .

Proposed Freemasons' Hall At Barnard Castle.

PROPOSED FREEMASONS' HALL AT BARNARD CASTLE .

The foundation stone of the Barnard Masonic Hall , Barnard Castle , was laid on Tueselay , the 31 st day of July , with Masonic honours , by the W . M . eif the Barnard Lodge , 1230 , Bro . R . J . Dent . The building is being erected in Newgale-street , and

when completed will be both an ornament to the town and a credit to the Craft . The brethren met at the lodge room , Witham Testimonial , at 2 p . m ., and after opening the lodge a procession was formed , and the brethren proceeded to the ground . Upon arrival at the enclosure the procession halted , the brethren opening to the right and left , allowing the W . M .

and his officers to proceed to and take up a position round the stone , the brethren following after in inverted order . A very handsome and emblematically engraved silver trowel was then presented to the Worshipful Master by the builder , anel a prayer offered up by the Chaplain , 'flic Treasurer then , by command of the W . M ., deposited , in a suitable cavity in the lower stone , a phial containing

various coins of the present reign , a list of the members of the Barnard Lodge , 1230 , programme of the ceremony of laying the foundation stone , local newspaper , eS : c After the cement was laiel , and the stone properly adjustcel by the plumb rule , level , and square , ' the builder delivered the rrallet to the W . M ,, with which he struck the stone in the customary manner , declaring it to be well and truly laid .

The W . M . then streweel the corn , wine , anel oil , with the accustomed ceremonies . After prayer was offered up by the Chaplain , the following oration was given by the Worshi pful Master of the Barnard Lodge ( Bro . John Ralph Dent , of Strcatlam House ) : " There is a bright side and a dark side to most scenes , and it is so with our position to-day . We have our misfortunes anel

successes . It is always best to leave off , if possible , with the pleasant impression , therefore I will begin with our misfortunes . We had great hopes that we should have induced some one of high Masonic rank to lay this foundation stone to-day , as we felt that an occasion like this was not likel y to occur again in the lifetime of any 01 us , and it is our misfortune that it has devolved on one

so unworthy as myself . I can assure you this has come about from no personal ambition on my side , for I should "aifc been highly pleased to have seen another in my place , neither does it arise from any elesire of the brethren IJf tile Barnard Lodge to keep the honour among themselves . As 1 have said , we have made consiilerable efforts to obtain some one of high rank to come here to-day , but

11 these we were unsuccessful . But we cm turn to a brighter side , ' (' he ceremony tn-day marks the commencement of * work long looked forwarel te > anil long desired . . As a lod ge we have been in existence sonic ten yeais , and 'luring that time we have had two temporary lodge rooms . 'Is these were not our own , were not built or designed for '' asonic purposes , and were besides used tor various

Purposes in the intervals between our lodge meetings , v will be st . tnat Qur pOS ; tjon was unsatisfactory . Tnerecre i to obtain a house of our own was one of the greatest objects of our ambition . An eminent Frenchman as said that people rarely attain the great objects of r ambition , and when they do attain them , it is in "eh a vvayj an ( 1 at sucll a tj as tQ deprive them of half 1

S L . . va'ue . This , however , cannot be said of us . We and 1 no ' ' verv soon attain the object of our ambition , ine \ v ™ ture co th'nk the time and the manner of obtainaut * ' ^ be e < lua' 1 y appropriate . We are not too old to vc-ar *?^ ' '' We cc , uld we " have h < : S un lL bL ' f ° " f" » ' ) ' l iv " " cvevy da ? t ! la ' suitable : s ' <; carI ' «' ve ' . " '; i * vC taken < h < - ( irs ! option unity , n . wl ' thin If <»\ , u , t - ' : ,, " ' - " ' . 'V-,-lll' |( lir « . loihjr t .,. " | ll .. . t . m .- ., 1 V ,, ! . ! v- « M | V » . ([ . tfl ., 1 „ , „„ ,.. ,,,,, " ,,- „ .. „ , „ , „ i ,.... ,. 1 ,,

Proposed Freemasons' Hall At Barnard Castle.

taming this object of our ambition has been equally satisfactory , for itjias brought out the zeal of the brethren to an extent which few of us expected . They have not only contributed their money , and I believe every brother has done so , but they have also contributed their time and advice in furthering this object so much desired , and I feel pioud to have assisted in a work so e-arncstly carried out .

There is only one drawback in this , that is the fear which may arise that having in hand a work e > f such magnitude for so young a lodge , our contributions to charities may suffer injuriously , but I feci sure the brethren will not allow this to occur . I would urge them not to lose sight of the greatest ornament of Freemasonry . " When we enter inte > possession of our own lodge , we shall , I hope , be too r / rateful to the Great Architect e > f Universe for His

many favours , —1 say we shall lie too grateful to Him to fail in our duty to our fellow creatures and to those of our brethren who are in need . In our lodge we have always , I am glad to say , worked together with the utmost unity anel harmony . In times past , we have hatl a worthy succession of Masters , but they have ruled a lodge sejjourning , as it were , in a strange land . It happens that my year of

office will witness the turn of the ttele . Anei when we enter into our promised land , I hope we shall see as worthy a succession of Masters as those who have preceded me , and that our new building will cemsolidate the unity and prosperity of our lodge . ( Applause . ) The brethren then returned in procession to the lodge room , when the lodge was closed .

A cold collation was afterwards given at the King's Head Hotel . The architect is Bro . li . R . Rule . Contractor and buijiier , Bro . Kyle . The following brethren totik part in the ceremony , viz Brethren of the Barnard Lodge , 1230;—Bro . R . ) . Dent , W . M . ; J . W . Badcock , S . W . ; G . C . Lee , J . W . ; J , Brockbank , Chaplain ; H . C . M . Cooke , Treasurer ; W . Lany , Secretary ; M . Boazman , D . C . ; J . Kyle , I . G . j J

Kiitley , Tyler ; Stewards , W . Gardner , andD . Finlay ; J . M . Moore , l . P . M . ; R . Richardson , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; C . B . Warelale , J . . Hall , J . Wild . Visiting brethren : Bro . J . G . Todd , ' W . M . fj 4 ; J . Hoggctt , P . P . G . O . 111 ; J . C . Martin , 111 ; W . Alilford , in ; T . Garget , Tyler 1 11 ; J , Wharton , 123 ; W . Pringle , 124 ; G . Oldham , 12 + ; D . Whitehead , 124 ; C . S . Lane , S . W . 764 ; W . Mason , 7 641 | . W . S . Manners , J . D . 764 ; J . Tweddtll , S . D . 7 64 ; R , R . Rule , 1121 ; W . Waistell , i ^ G .

Obituary.

Obituary .

THE REV . II . V . PALMER , P . M . 2 , 6 , P . P . G . C . NORTH AND KAST YORKS . Numbers of our country readers will hear with the deepest regret of the sudden demise of the Rev . Henry Yaughan Palmer , rector e > f St . Margaret's , York , nud Chaplain of tic Ye-. rk Ce-mrtery , which teieik place on Suutlay , at his residence in t ' ulford-rua . l . On Saturday , 2 SU 1 ult ., lire ) .

Palmer was suddenly seized with alarming symptoms , having previously been in his usual state of health , and medical aid having been su . nnioncd it was found that he was sul'feiing from an apoplectic attack , lie never rallied , anel after some houis eif unconsciousness he died about seven o'clock on Sunday morning . Bro . Palmer had btcn a resident in York for some 30 years , and from his

geniality and Christian-hearted conduct had rendered himself very popular with all classes . Hi : was formerly connected with the Unitarian body in York , but subsequently joined the Church of England , and was ordained to the ministerial office , and about sixteen years ago was appointed to the living of St . Margaret's , in the gilt of the ArchbUhop , and four years afterwards obtained the chaplaincy of the York

Cemetery . Bro . P . uiYier was closely ukntined with many excellent local institutions , ami was an ardent supporter if the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty tej Animals , and was an extensiv e literary contributor to several well-known serial publications . He was an active Freemason , and was a 1 ' ast Master of the York Lodge , No . 236 . At the time of his death he was the Chaplain of that lodge , and

Second Principal of the Zetland Royal Arch Chapter . He elied at the early age of y ) , leaving a widow and a son and daughter . I lis son , the Kev . W . V . Palmer , is at present curate of Stokesley . The funeral look place at noon on Thursday , and was attended by many of the : clergy and gentry e > l the city . A number of members of the two Masonic Lodges , York , 2311 , and Eboracum , 1611 , were present ,

evincing the fraternal cslcem in which the deceased was held . Amongst them we noticed the following : —Bros . Aid . March , P . M . 2 -jo ; W . Lawton , P . M . 2 , 6 ; J . Todd , P . M . 236 ; T . Cooper , P . M . 236 , and W . M . 1611 ; G . Balmfeird , P . M . 23 d and 161 1 ; Rev . W . Valentine , 23 d ; Alderman Ttrry , 2 , 6 and 1611 ; Flint , 236 ; G . Simpson , 236 and

1611 ; T . S . Camidge , 23 d ; 1 . V . Taylor , if > n ; G . H . Simpson , 236 ; T . B . Wlnteliiail , 23 I 1 and idii ; J . S , Cumberland , 161 1 ; Taylor , 23 b ; II . Churchill , 23 6 and idii ; M . Cooper , 23 d and idii ; G . C . Baskett , 23 d ; Mann , 23 d ; llollins , 23 d ; J . Smith , 236 ; J . ltedfare , 236 ; Buckle , 23 d ; Lewis , 23 6 ; Marshall , 1611 ; Humphries , idii ; Aid . Varey , 2 } d ; M . Rooke , 23 d ; Powell , 236 ;

Store : y , 2 , ' , d ; Gibson , 23 d ; Tissiman , 23 d ; Gainfoith , 23 d ; Ayr .-, 23 d ; Kirby , 23 d ; Hartley , 236 ; Saville , 23 d ; Wood , 236 ; Hill , 1 O 11 ; A . T . B . Turner , idi 1 ; J . Ward , 23 d ; and others , l'heservice was read by the Rev . J . Metcalfe , rector of Holy Trinity , Micklegate , and a member of Eboracum , idii ; assisted by the Rev . F . Umpleby , sole curate of Osbaldwick . The W . M . of the York Lodge , 236 ,

Bro . YV . Cowling , P . M ., brother-in-law of the deceased , was amongst thj principal mourners . The procession also included the governor and members e > f the Company of Merchant Adventurers , to which the deceased was chaplain ; the Friendly Societies of the city , the deceased bciiitf -1 member f ( thr ' -r . i ' . itt I'lilte / i Onkf of Odd . •' . ; ll .., vsi ' . !!< : .: l > il .. lirn . . . . f Kl . Maltr'Jiv-l'r . CI » Hcl' fjrlii . iila , i »( l « « 'VIV It * ' r ! n ' 1111 M . I' ** , jt el' * I'Mlekli-ueriv . knll * M ^ l-1 »» J ,, l

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poor . The plate on the coffin bore the following inscription : — "Rev . IT . V . Palmer , born April 4 th , 1818 , died July 2 gth , 1877 .

BRO . JOHN EMMENS . On Friday , the 3 rd insc , the mortal remains of the late Bro . John Emmens were consigned to their last resiing-placc in Brompton Cemetery . The deceased was for many years a distinguished member of the Craft . Me was initiated into the mysteries of the Order on the 3 rd August , 18 3 6 , in the Old Concord lodge . Two years

after his initiation he was elected W . M ., and three years afterwards acceptctl the office of Secretary , which office he : held up to the lime of his death , a period cf 3 6 years . His burial , by a curious coincidence , took place on the anniversary of his initiation . In i 8 do Bro . Emmens conceived the idea of founding a new lodge , and having received the cordial support eif some eminent members of

the Craft , a warrant from the Grand Lodge was obtainetl , anil the New Concord Lodge was consecrated , he being selected as its first W . M . He did not , however , forsake his first love , but remained loyally attached to both up to the time of his eleath , and , being the oldest surviving P . M . of the Old Concord , he was familiarly called " the father of the lodge , " a distinction to which he

was justly entitled as the founder of the New Concord . In him Masonry had an ardent and firm adherent , and his genial disposition and unvarying kindness to all with whom he came in contact , either in the ordinary business of life , or in the more esoteric relationship of the Craft , endeared him to a large circle or brethren and friends . That he was admired anel esteemed by his brethren is

patent from the fact that on one occasion he had the honour of being chosen Grand Pursuivant , and filled that eiffice with the most maiked ability . In his long career as a Freemason—one who took an active rather than a passive part in all that concerns the Order—he naturally came prominently forward , and few men have succeeded

in endearing to themselves a larger circle of acquaintances than he had . Latterly his health had unfottunately given way , but his death , which took place on Saturday , 29 th ult ., was nevertheless somewhat sudden , for on the 19 th ult . he was present at the banquet of the Old Concord Lodge , at Rosherville .

I he funeral ccrtegc left the late residence of the deceased , No . 254 , Kingsland-road , at twelve o'clock , and proceeded by way of the Freemasons' Hall , Great Q ueen-Sitreet , where it was joined by seven private carriages , containing the Past and Present Officers of the Old Concord Lodge , each of whom wore white kid gloves , white neckties , and carried a sprig of acacia . Amongst these

gentlemen weie Bro . J . S . Ward , the present W . M . of the lodge ; his Warelens , Bros . A . J . Dottridge and Goeisey ; Past Masters Gurtem , Jeffries , Dixson , King , Holland , E . Dottridge , and Hockley , and other officers , besides several lay members of the lodge . At the cemetery gates the mournful procession was met by a large number of brethren , principally members of the New

Concorel Loelgc . Amongst these were Bros . Cusworth , W . M ., anil Thus . Buitleti , wlm has twice filled the chair of K . S . in this lodge , and the following- Past Masters and officers of the lodge : —Bros . H . J . Gabb , J . R . Gallant , W . H . Main , Spratt , Sinclair , Blyth , Bolton , W . J . Crabb , Louis Duke , and Henry Gabb , and several brethren connected with different lodges in the metropolis . These were

also attiretl in the customary manner amongst Masons on these mournful occasions , and walked in procession in the rear of the carriages . The Rev . Bro . Laughlin , who has for many years been the Chaplain of the Old Concord , read the burial service within the chapel in an impressive manner , and officiated also at the grave , around which the relatives of the

deceaseel and the Masonic brethren clustered to take a last glance at the coffin . The funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Bro . K . Dottridge , of the firm of Messrs . Dottridge Brothers , Dorset Works , East-road , City-roael , and was of an imposing character , without unnecessary display . There were , besides the hearse , two new and improved mourning carriages , containing the son and daughter of

the deceased and other relatives , anel the seven private carriages already mentioned as containing the principal brethren of the Olel Concord . The coffin was of polished oak , with massive brass handles and furniture , and was mounted with appropriate Masonic emblems . On the plate was engraved the simple insciiption , " John Emmens , died 28 th July , in his 68 th year . " The pall used was embroidered with white silk , with fleur-de-lis corners , worked in applique .

BRO . MOORE BEATTY . Bro . Moore Beatty's death at Atlantic City on the 18 th July was very heroic , but very sad . As he was walking upon the beach with his wife ; Mrs . Phillips ,. who was in bathing , and a stranger to him , cried out for help . Bro .

Moore at once divested himself of his coat and boots , and plunged in the serf to the rescue . The result was the drowning of both Mrs . Phillips and Bro . Beatty . Bro . Bcatty was a member of Integrity Lodge , No . 187 , and highly esteemed by all who knew him . He died a noble death , and let us embalm him in our memories

We record , with extreme regret , the verysudden death of the wife of Bro . Walter Montgomery Neilson , at his residence , Queenshill , Kirkcudbrightshire , on Wedneselay , 25 th ultimo . Masons in the Glasgow Province , ' and throughout Scotland generally will deeply

sympathise with the Provincial Grand Master in his bereavement . It i ; j hoped ( flays tbo Time ;) that public biljlucaj will 1 't - DWrnctcwlr- w'vunnr'l > v iniJ . u ' e !^! i ^* lef »! f '¦ ' | " *! i " jfii « lf !» r l » . rp , "ii »> r " . il '* 'A'h ? y / WS ini'ii