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Funeral Of The Late Bro. George Bradford.
number of the brethren being present , with several Provincial Grand Officers , among whom were Bros . Charles Bath , VV . T . Canton , H . S . Woolley , T . Powell , L . Tulloch , and all Past Alasters of the Indefatigable Lodge , and Bro . H . VV . Williams . The funeral ceremony in lodge was performed by Bro . the Rev . Dr . Walters , vicar of Llansamlet , Chaplain of the Caradoc Lodge . After the
ceremony , the brethren marched in processional order to the residence of the deceased in Waterloo-street , from whence the funeral cortege started on its way to the cemetery . Following the remains were also a number of the leading members of the Licensed Victuallers' Association , of which body the deceased was for some years president , together with many neighbours and friends , who availed themselves of
the opportunity of paying a last tribute of respect . _ Along the whole line of route taken by the funeral procession the business establishments were partially closed , and at some points large crowds had assembled to witness the cortege as it passed . On arriving at the cemetery the funeral service was read in'the chapel by the Rev . S . C . AIORGAN , vicar of St . Alary's , assisted by one of the curates . Over the pall on the coffin
were p laced by members of the family some six eir eight beautifully-arranged wreaths of exotics , and the service was altogether of the most impressive character . The coffin was then borne to the grave at thespot assigned to it , and thc funeral service was completed by the vicar . At the close of the service , Bro . the Rev . Dr . WALTERS delivered a funeral oration : —
Worshipful Master and Brethren : No class of men are more accustomed to be brought into practical contact with the emblems of mortality than Freemasons . Those emblems are often lying around us , and are intended to lead us to contemplate our inevitable destiny , and to guide our reflections into that most interesting of studies , the knowledge of ourselves . We should , therefore , be careful to
perform our allotted task while it is day . An immortal principle resides within this perishable frame of ours , and we are inspired with a holy confidence that the Lord of Life will enable us to trample the King of Terrors beneath our feet , and lift our eyes to that bright morning star whose rising brings peace and tranquillity to the faithful and obedient of the human race . But still there is no subject
which is so studiously avoided . Of all subjects this is the most solemn . It is the most momentous and interesting of all . It is also the most useful , for no theme could more deeply or more usefully engage our attention than a due preparation for that important period " when our Redeemer shall stand at the latter day upon earth , " and when the graves shall open—when thc sea shall deliver up its dead .
And yet there is no subject from which nature shrinks more , or dislikes to dwell upon more , than this . But , brethren , when one from amongst us—one whom we loved with all the intensity of brotherhood—one in whom there were many qualifications which endeared him to all who knew him—one who had attained such high distinction in Masonry— -when such a one is removed , it will speak ill of
our principles and practices if we let the event pass as a morning cloud , or the early dew , unnoted anel unobserved . Thc custom of paying a due ancl solemn tribute to the memory of a deceased brother may be traced to early times . It is traditionally asserted that King Solomonthat prince of architecture ancl Grand Alaster Alason of his day—allowed time to thc Craft to indulge their sorrows for
the death of their beloved Alaster , Hiram Abiff , after be had been buried with great solemnity in thc lodge near the Temple , according to the ancient usages among Alasons . In conformity with this laudable custom , wc are here assembled to pay thc last tribute of respect and esteem to the memory of our much-loved friend and brother , George Bradford , Past Alaster and Past Provincial Grand
Superintendent of Works . We hereby demonstrate the sincerity of our esteem for him , and our steady attachment to the principles of our honourable Order . Alay wc support with propriety tint character in whicb we now appear—consider the nature of our solemn engagements—and with becoming reverence supplicate the grace and favour of the Divine Architect of the Universe , whose goodness ancl power
knowno bounds , that wc may prosecute our journey without dread or apprehension to that far distant country from whence no traveller returns . The Great Creator has been pleased in mercy to remove our dear brother out of the cares and troubles and miseries of this transitory life to a State of eternal duration . Alay we who survive him anticipate our approaching iate , and be more strongly cemented
in the ties of union and friendship . It is not my object here to dwell upon the virtues of our departed brother—to tell all the excellences wc knew of him , or to recount his good deeds . If it were in his power now to direct us what to say or what to think , he would urge that we say nothing of him , or of any deeds he was enabled to do whilst living for the gooel of man . He would only have us dwell upon
and consider the uncertainty of life . Aline is a deeper object than to sing his praises . Mine is a more solemn duty than to eulogise his fame . What has happened to him may occur to me—the lot of the appointment of the Most High which has fallen to him may fall to you . It is the doom of the human race that death must visit all . There is no exception , you are certain to return to dust .
It is in vain to try to ward off the stroke . The great thing is to try and to be ready whenever it falls . This is the great end and object of mv address : " Be ye also ready , for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Alan com nth . " I desire you all to seek a saving knowledge of Him who is " the way , thc truth , and thc life , " and to " know Him and the power of His resurrection , " that you may be prepared
for your end whenever it may come , putting your trust in the bright and morning star , the harbinger of peace and promise and safety , and thereby become " steadfast , immovable , and always abounding in the work of the Lord . " We now cast the wandering eye upon the monuments of thc dead in this cemetery , but we know not how soon the same silent prison may entomb our own
remains . Our frame , nature , and constitution arc all frail and perishing . The only real treasure we can leave to posterity is a good name and reputation , and thc force of a good example . Let us have due regard to that . It perpetuates our memory here when we are dead and gone , lt is true that there can be no perfection this side of the grave
—the wisest as well as the best of men have erred . While , therefore , we drop the sympathetic tear to the memory qf our brother , let charity incline us to draw a veil over his faults and failings , whatever they may have been . Let us not withhold from his memory thc praise that his virtues may have claimed—allow the apologies of human nature to plead in his behalf . Thc rev . brother then addressed him-
Funeral Of The Late Bro. George Bradford.
self in consolatory terms to the family of the deceased , who , he said , were those who most deeply felt the loss they had sustained , and to whom the blow was most severe . Worshipful Alaster and brethren , he added in conclusion , it will not , I think , be deemed out of place if I commend the widow and fatherless to your care and consideration . You profess to be bound by stronger ties than hold the generality of mankind together . You are pledged to respect
those who are nearest and dearest to your brethren . I want you to' prove to the world that it is indeed a privilege to belong to our Order , and that ils principles are founded on the most excellent of all virtues—Charity ; and , whilst bowing with humility and resignation to the Most High in this and every circumstance of life , cultivate a spirit of charity , that you may be able to show forth God ' s glory by causing the widow ' s heart to leap for joy , and by opening the mouths
of babes and sucklings to lisp His praise . Thus then , brethren , have we conformed with a time-honoured custom , and paid our last tribute of respect to our deceased brother , whose memory we revere and whose loss we deeply deplore , thereby demonstrating , as 1 have observed , the sincerity of our past esteem , and our inviolable attachment to the ancient usages and principles of the Order of Free and Accepted Alasons .
The address , which was delivered in a most impressive manner , was listened to tearfully by many , and by all with a considerable amount of feeling . Bro . SYMONS , as W . AL of the lodge , spoke a few words in a subdued tone , and the brethren then , one by one , proceeded to the side of the grave , and as they took a last look at the coffin , thickly bestrewn with flowers , which
contained all that was mortal of their departed brother , each dropped a sprig of acacia , which had been taken from the lodge room for the purpose , into the grave , and the ceremonial ended . Thc brethren then returned in processional order to the lodge , which was closed in due and solemn form by the W . AL , and the melancholy but interesting proceedings terminated .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . DR . BRYANT . Tbe announcement of the death of Bro . Dr . Samuel Bryant at his residence , at Brislington , will havc been read with regret by a large section of the citizens of Bristol . Bro . Dr . Bryant was formerly in practice in Old Alarket-street , and afterwards for many years in Park-row , and during his professional career , which was a long one , he was very highly esteemed for his skill , and also for his geniality and
conscientious faithfulness to every case submitted to him . Asa Freemason Bro . Dr . Bryant took a leading part in this district , and often represented the fraternity on important occasions . He was , by reason of his age , better known to the past generation , among whom the more active portion of his life was passed , but there are many among the younger generation who will remember his kindly assiduity whenever his professional aid was required . Bro . Dr .
Bryant was one of the oldest members of the medical profession in Bristol , and he had a large share of that good old English spirit which betokened self-reliance , independence of character , anel consideration for others . The mortal remains of the deceased brother were interred on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at Arno's Vale Cemetery . The cortege , which left the residence of the deceased at Brislington , was accompanied by the members of the Freemasons' Lodge , and
a great many members from Bristol assembled at the cemetery , there being altogether about 150 Freemasons present . A large number of other persons also assembled to witness the interment . The Rev . F . F . Cartwright read the burial service in an impressive manner . Upon the coffin were placed two magnificent Knight Templar crosses , the gift of Alessrs Hoskins and Day . — Western Daily Press , Bristol .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
I see that our able Bro . D . Murray Lyon talks of Ramsay as thc founder of Jacobite Grades from 1735 to 1740 . Now as it is always important to be quite correct , anel no one is more so generally than Bro . D . Murray Lyon , may 1 ask him * what is the actual evidence of Ramsay's invention
of Jacobite Grades ? ancl is there any evidence whatever of his taking any part in Alasonry after 173 O or 1737 , when he delivered his famous address , generally given as in 1740 , and , seemingly , as in his letter to Cardinal Fleury , took leave of Masonry ? 1 am aware of none , though I havc hunted every where for it . MASONIC STUDENT .
ROSlCRUCLVNlSAI . & c . Air . Ouaritch , of Piccadilly , has just issued a remarkable catalogue of books ( No . 47 ) , and in one respect quite unique . One of the lots—numbering 151 volumes—is quite an Alchemical anel Rosicrucian Library , and is offered for £ 123 . They extend over several centuries as to dates , and include some of thc rarest works on occult studies . If not
sold as a lot , the books will be offered separatel y , early in 1 SS 1 , but likely enough at advanced prices . Then there are William Lilly's works on Astrology , nine rare books in one vol ., irtiS-52 , for a five pound note , and Higgins ' "Celtic Druids" for £ 2 ids . We note that King ' s
" Gnostics" is offered for iSs ., and Williamson ' s " Londina Illustra" ( two vols . ) is placed at £ 3 . We believe that the latter work contains a reduced fac simile of the " Procession ol thc Aliscrable Scald Freemasons " of 174 b . We do not remember such a curious set of books being offered before , and they are catalogued with great care ancl accuracy .
Mr . J . P . Briscoe has in preparation a volume of collections concerning " Old Nottinghamshire . " Wc learn from the Athenovum that fresh facts have been found by Al . Aliintz confirmatory of his theory that the architect of the Sistine Chapel ( attributed by Vasars to Pontelli ) was Giovannino dei Dolci . From these
it appears that the Florentine carpenter-architect Dei Dolci , besides executing much joiner ' s work and wood carving for Sixtus IV ., not only built the Sistine Chapel , but also various other parts ofthe Vatican , ancl lastly the fortress of Civita Vccchia . He died about 148 ( 1 , and was buried in thc Church of S . Alaria Nuova , now S . Francesca Romana .
Scotland.
Scotland .
INSTALLATION OF THE RIGHT HON . THE EARL OF HADDINGTON AS P . G . M . OF BERWICK AND ROXBURGHSHIRES . Wednesday , tbe ist of September , may be reckoned a red-letter day in the history of Freemasonry in Kelso and in the counties of Berwick and Roxburgh . An event of
primary importance and interest was consummated which is destined to have an important bearing on the future history and prospects of Alasonry within these shires . It is now upwards of thirty years , we believe , since a Provincial Grand Alaster was appointed for these counties . That such a long time should have elapsed without any appointment having been made argues a diminished interest in the Craft , and a
consequent decline in membership in this part of Scotland . The " revival" experienced by Alasonry a few years ago was not confined to the south . It spread far north into Scotland , and might be said to " have taken hold of the ends of the earth . " That is not so very surprising either considering its universality , the high moral truths which it inculcates , and the precepts of brotherly love and active
benevolence which it teaches and practises . It would be strange , therefore , if the new spirit did not animate even those districts where Freemasonry had lain dormant for years . That it did so we had palpable evidence in the influential assemblage of the brethren in Kelso , who met for the purpose of assisting at the installation of Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Haddington as Provincial Grand Alaster ,
to which office he was appointed some twelve months ago . The ceremony , which took place in the Alasonic Hall at two o'clock in the afternoon , was conducted by the R . W . the Senior Grand Warden , Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore , P . G . AI . of Kincardineshire . The Acting Grand Alaster was accompanied by thc following brethren from Grand Lodge : Bros . D . Murray
Lyon , G . Sec ; Rev . T . N . Wannop , G . Chap ., and D . P . G . M . of East Lothian ; David Kinnear , G . Cashier ; William Hay , G . Architect ; F . L . Law , G . Jeweller ; lohn Learmonth , Prov . S . VV . 1 S 5 ; James Crichton , Vice-President of the Board of Grand Stewards ; Alexander Hay , Proxy Prov . G . AL of Jamaica ; Wm . Al'Lean , R . W . A 1 . No . 3 bis , and Proxy District G . AI . of Alontreal ;
Alex . Henry , G . Steward ; Wm . Niven , Proxy Master 120 ; F . VV . Roberts , Proxy Alaster 392 ; VV . AL Bryce , G . Tyler ; John Davidson , P . AL 467 ; John Wilson , R . W . M . 8 ; F . Hurd , VV . AI . 3 O ; E . AI . Sellintin , R . VV . AL 36 . The brethren of Lodge Kelso , No . 58 , present included Bros . Andrew Bulman , jun ., W . AL ; VV . Fred . Vernon , LP . M . ; John Burden , acting S . W . ; John Smith , J . W . ;
J . VV . Plummer , Treas . ; Alfred Heap , Org . ; ( ames Steel , P . AL ; R . Swan , P . AL ; W . B . Davidson , W . R . Plummer , Jas Al'Dougal , James Rae , Alexander Alackenzie , John Roberton , William Lcitch , John Shiels , William Robertson , V . S . ; G . VV . Dickson , G . Crease , I . G . ; Jas . Allan , Tyler ; John Aloscrip , James Forsyth , Thomas Laing , William Alein , George Sutherland , N . Alacalister ,
Thomas Hunter , James Cuthbert , Robert Allan , Andrew Hogarth , Isaac Steel , Thomas Alacgregor , Andrew Brotherston . Thc visitors from other lodges included Bros . 1 . B . Blackie , 8 ; George Clapperton , 32 ; Robt . Sanderson , Prov . G . Sec . Peebles and Selkirk ; Archibald Johnston , Alexander Robertson , Jas . Ovens , Alexander Henderson , las . Gibson , and VV . Henderson , 70 ; D . Chrichton , St .
John s , ( 17 ; James C . Dowie , 216 ; Wm . Brown ( Kelso ) , St . Scrph ; John Crosbie , 2 ( 12 ; Andrew Brunton , 202 ; John Grieve , 70 ; William l . iddio , 262 ; Thomas Alitchill , 262 ; Thomas AL J ack , 2 ( 12 ; John Fairnington , 2 ( 12 ; George Stewart , 132 ; George Lamb , 132 ; Robert Watson , and William Layton ( Gresham ) , S ( iy ; John Mann , 132 ; Robert Scott , 2 ( 12 ; John Burnside , 132 ; James B . Kerr ,
2 ( 11 ; Alexander Leal , 132 ; James Ballantyne , 2321 and Dr . Burton , Dep . Prov . G . AL of Staffordshire ; VV , Nutton , Durham , and others . 'The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened in the First Degree by Bro . James Crichton , R . W . M . No . 1 , Edinburgh ( the acting Wardens being Bros . William Hay , Past S . G . D ., and William Al'Lean , Alaster of Lodge St .
John , Glasgow ) , the deputation from Grand Lodge was received in due form , and the Earl of Kintore assumed thc chair . The commission of the Grand Lodge in favour of the Provincial Grand Alaster elect having been read , the ACTING GRAND MASTER desired the Piovincial Grand Alaster elect ( the Earl of Haddington ) to advance to the throne ,
when the ceremony of installation was proceeded with . The charges were read by GRAND SECRETARY , to which his lordship signified his assent , and thc Grand Alaster proceeded according to the usual forms of the ceremony , and administered the oath de fideli , concluding ) by investing the new Provincial Grand Alaster with the insignia of his office . The brethren present , { while thc orpan was
playing , appropriately saluted the new Provincial Grand Alaster , signify ing their subjection and obedience to him in the usual form appertaining to the First Degree . The ACTING GRAND M ASTER then briefly addressed the Provincial Grand Alaster ancl the brethren , expressing the pleasure he had experiences ! in being requested to come to that part of Scotland for the first time to take part in the
interesting proceedings of the day . He congratulated the brethren of the province upon having got a Alaster after their own heart , anel one who woulel conscientiously , faithfully , and zealously perform the duties of the ofiice to which he had been appointed , and which he would at no time lock upon as a sinecure . The noble lord alluded to the great progress that had been made in Alasonry in the district ,
and congratulated Lord Haddington on having acceded to thc request that he should rule over what he ( Lord Kintore ) believed would soon be a very prosperous province . ( Cheers . ) The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER acknowledged the hearty welcome he had received , and thanked the brethren present for assembling in such numbers on that occasion . They had n 1 doubt eome to do honour to their acting Grand
Alaster , Lord Kintore . but he mig ht also take part of the compliment ( o hi-n-elf . ( Applause . ) He was gratified that he had been requested , and that he had become , Grand Alaster of the province . Although he was as yet almost a novitiate of the Order , be could assure the brethren that he would always endeavour to carry out the wishes expressed by the noble lord , the Acting Grand Alaster , and to discharge faithfully and [ zealously , and with a high | sense of
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Funeral Of The Late Bro. George Bradford.
number of the brethren being present , with several Provincial Grand Officers , among whom were Bros . Charles Bath , VV . T . Canton , H . S . Woolley , T . Powell , L . Tulloch , and all Past Alasters of the Indefatigable Lodge , and Bro . H . VV . Williams . The funeral ceremony in lodge was performed by Bro . the Rev . Dr . Walters , vicar of Llansamlet , Chaplain of the Caradoc Lodge . After the
ceremony , the brethren marched in processional order to the residence of the deceased in Waterloo-street , from whence the funeral cortege started on its way to the cemetery . Following the remains were also a number of the leading members of the Licensed Victuallers' Association , of which body the deceased was for some years president , together with many neighbours and friends , who availed themselves of
the opportunity of paying a last tribute of respect . _ Along the whole line of route taken by the funeral procession the business establishments were partially closed , and at some points large crowds had assembled to witness the cortege as it passed . On arriving at the cemetery the funeral service was read in'the chapel by the Rev . S . C . AIORGAN , vicar of St . Alary's , assisted by one of the curates . Over the pall on the coffin
were p laced by members of the family some six eir eight beautifully-arranged wreaths of exotics , and the service was altogether of the most impressive character . The coffin was then borne to the grave at thespot assigned to it , and thc funeral service was completed by the vicar . At the close of the service , Bro . the Rev . Dr . WALTERS delivered a funeral oration : —
Worshipful Master and Brethren : No class of men are more accustomed to be brought into practical contact with the emblems of mortality than Freemasons . Those emblems are often lying around us , and are intended to lead us to contemplate our inevitable destiny , and to guide our reflections into that most interesting of studies , the knowledge of ourselves . We should , therefore , be careful to
perform our allotted task while it is day . An immortal principle resides within this perishable frame of ours , and we are inspired with a holy confidence that the Lord of Life will enable us to trample the King of Terrors beneath our feet , and lift our eyes to that bright morning star whose rising brings peace and tranquillity to the faithful and obedient of the human race . But still there is no subject
which is so studiously avoided . Of all subjects this is the most solemn . It is the most momentous and interesting of all . It is also the most useful , for no theme could more deeply or more usefully engage our attention than a due preparation for that important period " when our Redeemer shall stand at the latter day upon earth , " and when the graves shall open—when thc sea shall deliver up its dead .
And yet there is no subject from which nature shrinks more , or dislikes to dwell upon more , than this . But , brethren , when one from amongst us—one whom we loved with all the intensity of brotherhood—one in whom there were many qualifications which endeared him to all who knew him—one who had attained such high distinction in Masonry— -when such a one is removed , it will speak ill of
our principles and practices if we let the event pass as a morning cloud , or the early dew , unnoted anel unobserved . Thc custom of paying a due ancl solemn tribute to the memory of a deceased brother may be traced to early times . It is traditionally asserted that King Solomonthat prince of architecture ancl Grand Alaster Alason of his day—allowed time to thc Craft to indulge their sorrows for
the death of their beloved Alaster , Hiram Abiff , after be had been buried with great solemnity in thc lodge near the Temple , according to the ancient usages among Alasons . In conformity with this laudable custom , wc are here assembled to pay thc last tribute of respect and esteem to the memory of our much-loved friend and brother , George Bradford , Past Alaster and Past Provincial Grand
Superintendent of Works . We hereby demonstrate the sincerity of our esteem for him , and our steady attachment to the principles of our honourable Order . Alay wc support with propriety tint character in whicb we now appear—consider the nature of our solemn engagements—and with becoming reverence supplicate the grace and favour of the Divine Architect of the Universe , whose goodness ancl power
knowno bounds , that wc may prosecute our journey without dread or apprehension to that far distant country from whence no traveller returns . The Great Creator has been pleased in mercy to remove our dear brother out of the cares and troubles and miseries of this transitory life to a State of eternal duration . Alay we who survive him anticipate our approaching iate , and be more strongly cemented
in the ties of union and friendship . It is not my object here to dwell upon the virtues of our departed brother—to tell all the excellences wc knew of him , or to recount his good deeds . If it were in his power now to direct us what to say or what to think , he would urge that we say nothing of him , or of any deeds he was enabled to do whilst living for the gooel of man . He would only have us dwell upon
and consider the uncertainty of life . Aline is a deeper object than to sing his praises . Mine is a more solemn duty than to eulogise his fame . What has happened to him may occur to me—the lot of the appointment of the Most High which has fallen to him may fall to you . It is the doom of the human race that death must visit all . There is no exception , you are certain to return to dust .
It is in vain to try to ward off the stroke . The great thing is to try and to be ready whenever it falls . This is the great end and object of mv address : " Be ye also ready , for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Alan com nth . " I desire you all to seek a saving knowledge of Him who is " the way , thc truth , and thc life , " and to " know Him and the power of His resurrection , " that you may be prepared
for your end whenever it may come , putting your trust in the bright and morning star , the harbinger of peace and promise and safety , and thereby become " steadfast , immovable , and always abounding in the work of the Lord . " We now cast the wandering eye upon the monuments of thc dead in this cemetery , but we know not how soon the same silent prison may entomb our own
remains . Our frame , nature , and constitution arc all frail and perishing . The only real treasure we can leave to posterity is a good name and reputation , and thc force of a good example . Let us have due regard to that . It perpetuates our memory here when we are dead and gone , lt is true that there can be no perfection this side of the grave
—the wisest as well as the best of men have erred . While , therefore , we drop the sympathetic tear to the memory qf our brother , let charity incline us to draw a veil over his faults and failings , whatever they may have been . Let us not withhold from his memory thc praise that his virtues may have claimed—allow the apologies of human nature to plead in his behalf . Thc rev . brother then addressed him-
Funeral Of The Late Bro. George Bradford.
self in consolatory terms to the family of the deceased , who , he said , were those who most deeply felt the loss they had sustained , and to whom the blow was most severe . Worshipful Alaster and brethren , he added in conclusion , it will not , I think , be deemed out of place if I commend the widow and fatherless to your care and consideration . You profess to be bound by stronger ties than hold the generality of mankind together . You are pledged to respect
those who are nearest and dearest to your brethren . I want you to' prove to the world that it is indeed a privilege to belong to our Order , and that ils principles are founded on the most excellent of all virtues—Charity ; and , whilst bowing with humility and resignation to the Most High in this and every circumstance of life , cultivate a spirit of charity , that you may be able to show forth God ' s glory by causing the widow ' s heart to leap for joy , and by opening the mouths
of babes and sucklings to lisp His praise . Thus then , brethren , have we conformed with a time-honoured custom , and paid our last tribute of respect to our deceased brother , whose memory we revere and whose loss we deeply deplore , thereby demonstrating , as 1 have observed , the sincerity of our past esteem , and our inviolable attachment to the ancient usages and principles of the Order of Free and Accepted Alasons .
The address , which was delivered in a most impressive manner , was listened to tearfully by many , and by all with a considerable amount of feeling . Bro . SYMONS , as W . AL of the lodge , spoke a few words in a subdued tone , and the brethren then , one by one , proceeded to the side of the grave , and as they took a last look at the coffin , thickly bestrewn with flowers , which
contained all that was mortal of their departed brother , each dropped a sprig of acacia , which had been taken from the lodge room for the purpose , into the grave , and the ceremonial ended . Thc brethren then returned in processional order to the lodge , which was closed in due and solemn form by the W . AL , and the melancholy but interesting proceedings terminated .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . DR . BRYANT . Tbe announcement of the death of Bro . Dr . Samuel Bryant at his residence , at Brislington , will havc been read with regret by a large section of the citizens of Bristol . Bro . Dr . Bryant was formerly in practice in Old Alarket-street , and afterwards for many years in Park-row , and during his professional career , which was a long one , he was very highly esteemed for his skill , and also for his geniality and
conscientious faithfulness to every case submitted to him . Asa Freemason Bro . Dr . Bryant took a leading part in this district , and often represented the fraternity on important occasions . He was , by reason of his age , better known to the past generation , among whom the more active portion of his life was passed , but there are many among the younger generation who will remember his kindly assiduity whenever his professional aid was required . Bro . Dr .
Bryant was one of the oldest members of the medical profession in Bristol , and he had a large share of that good old English spirit which betokened self-reliance , independence of character , anel consideration for others . The mortal remains of the deceased brother were interred on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at Arno's Vale Cemetery . The cortege , which left the residence of the deceased at Brislington , was accompanied by the members of the Freemasons' Lodge , and
a great many members from Bristol assembled at the cemetery , there being altogether about 150 Freemasons present . A large number of other persons also assembled to witness the interment . The Rev . F . F . Cartwright read the burial service in an impressive manner . Upon the coffin were placed two magnificent Knight Templar crosses , the gift of Alessrs Hoskins and Day . — Western Daily Press , Bristol .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
I see that our able Bro . D . Murray Lyon talks of Ramsay as thc founder of Jacobite Grades from 1735 to 1740 . Now as it is always important to be quite correct , anel no one is more so generally than Bro . D . Murray Lyon , may 1 ask him * what is the actual evidence of Ramsay's invention
of Jacobite Grades ? ancl is there any evidence whatever of his taking any part in Alasonry after 173 O or 1737 , when he delivered his famous address , generally given as in 1740 , and , seemingly , as in his letter to Cardinal Fleury , took leave of Masonry ? 1 am aware of none , though I havc hunted every where for it . MASONIC STUDENT .
ROSlCRUCLVNlSAI . & c . Air . Ouaritch , of Piccadilly , has just issued a remarkable catalogue of books ( No . 47 ) , and in one respect quite unique . One of the lots—numbering 151 volumes—is quite an Alchemical anel Rosicrucian Library , and is offered for £ 123 . They extend over several centuries as to dates , and include some of thc rarest works on occult studies . If not
sold as a lot , the books will be offered separatel y , early in 1 SS 1 , but likely enough at advanced prices . Then there are William Lilly's works on Astrology , nine rare books in one vol ., irtiS-52 , for a five pound note , and Higgins ' "Celtic Druids" for £ 2 ids . We note that King ' s
" Gnostics" is offered for iSs ., and Williamson ' s " Londina Illustra" ( two vols . ) is placed at £ 3 . We believe that the latter work contains a reduced fac simile of the " Procession ol thc Aliscrable Scald Freemasons " of 174 b . We do not remember such a curious set of books being offered before , and they are catalogued with great care ancl accuracy .
Mr . J . P . Briscoe has in preparation a volume of collections concerning " Old Nottinghamshire . " Wc learn from the Athenovum that fresh facts have been found by Al . Aliintz confirmatory of his theory that the architect of the Sistine Chapel ( attributed by Vasars to Pontelli ) was Giovannino dei Dolci . From these
it appears that the Florentine carpenter-architect Dei Dolci , besides executing much joiner ' s work and wood carving for Sixtus IV ., not only built the Sistine Chapel , but also various other parts ofthe Vatican , ancl lastly the fortress of Civita Vccchia . He died about 148 ( 1 , and was buried in thc Church of S . Alaria Nuova , now S . Francesca Romana .
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INSTALLATION OF THE RIGHT HON . THE EARL OF HADDINGTON AS P . G . M . OF BERWICK AND ROXBURGHSHIRES . Wednesday , tbe ist of September , may be reckoned a red-letter day in the history of Freemasonry in Kelso and in the counties of Berwick and Roxburgh . An event of
primary importance and interest was consummated which is destined to have an important bearing on the future history and prospects of Alasonry within these shires . It is now upwards of thirty years , we believe , since a Provincial Grand Alaster was appointed for these counties . That such a long time should have elapsed without any appointment having been made argues a diminished interest in the Craft , and a
consequent decline in membership in this part of Scotland . The " revival" experienced by Alasonry a few years ago was not confined to the south . It spread far north into Scotland , and might be said to " have taken hold of the ends of the earth . " That is not so very surprising either considering its universality , the high moral truths which it inculcates , and the precepts of brotherly love and active
benevolence which it teaches and practises . It would be strange , therefore , if the new spirit did not animate even those districts where Freemasonry had lain dormant for years . That it did so we had palpable evidence in the influential assemblage of the brethren in Kelso , who met for the purpose of assisting at the installation of Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Haddington as Provincial Grand Alaster ,
to which office he was appointed some twelve months ago . The ceremony , which took place in the Alasonic Hall at two o'clock in the afternoon , was conducted by the R . W . the Senior Grand Warden , Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore , P . G . AI . of Kincardineshire . The Acting Grand Alaster was accompanied by thc following brethren from Grand Lodge : Bros . D . Murray
Lyon , G . Sec ; Rev . T . N . Wannop , G . Chap ., and D . P . G . M . of East Lothian ; David Kinnear , G . Cashier ; William Hay , G . Architect ; F . L . Law , G . Jeweller ; lohn Learmonth , Prov . S . VV . 1 S 5 ; James Crichton , Vice-President of the Board of Grand Stewards ; Alexander Hay , Proxy Prov . G . AL of Jamaica ; Wm . Al'Lean , R . W . A 1 . No . 3 bis , and Proxy District G . AI . of Alontreal ;
Alex . Henry , G . Steward ; Wm . Niven , Proxy Master 120 ; F . VV . Roberts , Proxy Alaster 392 ; VV . AL Bryce , G . Tyler ; John Davidson , P . AL 467 ; John Wilson , R . W . M . 8 ; F . Hurd , VV . AI . 3 O ; E . AI . Sellintin , R . VV . AL 36 . The brethren of Lodge Kelso , No . 58 , present included Bros . Andrew Bulman , jun ., W . AL ; VV . Fred . Vernon , LP . M . ; John Burden , acting S . W . ; John Smith , J . W . ;
J . VV . Plummer , Treas . ; Alfred Heap , Org . ; ( ames Steel , P . AL ; R . Swan , P . AL ; W . B . Davidson , W . R . Plummer , Jas Al'Dougal , James Rae , Alexander Alackenzie , John Roberton , William Lcitch , John Shiels , William Robertson , V . S . ; G . VV . Dickson , G . Crease , I . G . ; Jas . Allan , Tyler ; John Aloscrip , James Forsyth , Thomas Laing , William Alein , George Sutherland , N . Alacalister ,
Thomas Hunter , James Cuthbert , Robert Allan , Andrew Hogarth , Isaac Steel , Thomas Alacgregor , Andrew Brotherston . Thc visitors from other lodges included Bros . 1 . B . Blackie , 8 ; George Clapperton , 32 ; Robt . Sanderson , Prov . G . Sec . Peebles and Selkirk ; Archibald Johnston , Alexander Robertson , Jas . Ovens , Alexander Henderson , las . Gibson , and VV . Henderson , 70 ; D . Chrichton , St .
John s , ( 17 ; James C . Dowie , 216 ; Wm . Brown ( Kelso ) , St . Scrph ; John Crosbie , 2 ( 12 ; Andrew Brunton , 202 ; John Grieve , 70 ; William l . iddio , 262 ; Thomas Alitchill , 262 ; Thomas AL J ack , 2 ( 12 ; John Fairnington , 2 ( 12 ; George Stewart , 132 ; George Lamb , 132 ; Robert Watson , and William Layton ( Gresham ) , S ( iy ; John Mann , 132 ; Robert Scott , 2 ( 12 ; John Burnside , 132 ; James B . Kerr ,
2 ( 11 ; Alexander Leal , 132 ; James Ballantyne , 2321 and Dr . Burton , Dep . Prov . G . AL of Staffordshire ; VV , Nutton , Durham , and others . 'The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened in the First Degree by Bro . James Crichton , R . W . M . No . 1 , Edinburgh ( the acting Wardens being Bros . William Hay , Past S . G . D ., and William Al'Lean , Alaster of Lodge St .
John , Glasgow ) , the deputation from Grand Lodge was received in due form , and the Earl of Kintore assumed thc chair . The commission of the Grand Lodge in favour of the Provincial Grand Alaster elect having been read , the ACTING GRAND MASTER desired the Piovincial Grand Alaster elect ( the Earl of Haddington ) to advance to the throne ,
when the ceremony of installation was proceeded with . The charges were read by GRAND SECRETARY , to which his lordship signified his assent , and thc Grand Alaster proceeded according to the usual forms of the ceremony , and administered the oath de fideli , concluding ) by investing the new Provincial Grand Alaster with the insignia of his office . The brethren present , { while thc orpan was
playing , appropriately saluted the new Provincial Grand Alaster , signify ing their subjection and obedience to him in the usual form appertaining to the First Degree . The ACTING GRAND M ASTER then briefly addressed the Provincial Grand Alaster ancl the brethren , expressing the pleasure he had experiences ! in being requested to come to that part of Scotland for the first time to take part in the
interesting proceedings of the day . He congratulated the brethren of the province upon having got a Alaster after their own heart , anel one who woulel conscientiously , faithfully , and zealously perform the duties of the ofiice to which he had been appointed , and which he would at no time lock upon as a sinecure . The noble lord alluded to the great progress that had been made in Alasonry in the district ,
and congratulated Lord Haddington on having acceded to thc request that he should rule over what he ( Lord Kintore ) believed would soon be a very prosperous province . ( Cheers . ) The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER acknowledged the hearty welcome he had received , and thanked the brethren present for assembling in such numbers on that occasion . They had n 1 doubt eome to do honour to their acting Grand
Alaster , Lord Kintore . but he mig ht also take part of the compliment ( o hi-n-elf . ( Applause . ) He was gratified that he had been requested , and that he had become , Grand Alaster of the province . Although he was as yet almost a novitiate of the Order , be could assure the brethren that he would always endeavour to carry out the wishes expressed by the noble lord , the Acting Grand Alaster , and to discharge faithfully and [ zealously , and with a high | sense of