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Obituary.
incumbency of Holy Trinity Church , Greymouth , where he remained till his demise . His obsequies were attended with full Masonic honours , the brethren mustering in strong force to testify their respect to the memory of their departed brother , who during his residence amongst them had done so much to further the true interests of Masonry in the colony . He was borne to the tomb by six
Past Masters—three of English and three of Scotch lodges , to both of which he belonged ; and after the burial service had l een read by the Bishop of Nelson , a Masonic oration was delivered at the graveside by Bro . Bevan , Deputy District Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons .
Upwards of a thousand persons witnessed the impressive ceremony , during which the shops in the town were closed and the shipping in the port hoisted their flags half-mast high in tribute of esteem for one who had laboured so long amongst them as an earnest GhrisUa . ii minister and dt-VJted friend , especially of the poor .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cornwall.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CORNWALL .
After the business of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge , on the 26 th ult ., the brethren sat down to a recherche ; banquet at the Red Lion Hotel , W . Bro . Col . Peaxd presiding , and Bro . John Thomas , Redruth , occupying the vice-chair , as substitute for the P . S . G . W .
Th : loyal tusts having been given , "The Grand Lodge of Mark Masons" was cordially received . R . VV . Bro . Hughan , P . G . W . of England , responding , said although situated far from the seat of the Grand Lodge , the value of its influence was fully appreciated by Cornish Mark Masons . It was a very great pleasure to them to know how greatly Mark Masonry was
progressing under their own Grand Lodge . Since its formation , in 18 5 6 , it had issued 13 , 000 certificates to Mark Masons , of whom some 10 , 000 remained at the present time . There were 240 active lodges , so that it was clear that tbe Grand Ledge was doing its best to make the Degree known wherever its merits were appreciated—a Degree deserving a better position than it had yet attained . Many professed
to be surprised that the Degree was not recognised , and urged that they did not care to belong to any of the " unrecognised Degrees , " although they were themselves Knight Templars and members of ( he Rose Croix—Degrees which were no more recognised than was the Mark in this country . The fact was that in England no Degrees were recognised except the three first and the Royal Arch , this being
the result of the arrangement under the "Articles of Union " in 1813 . Mark Masons were , therefore , precisely in the same position as the Knight 'lemplars and the members of the Rose Croix and other degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Rite , but it was well to remember that wherever the English language was spoken , excepting in England , the Mark Degree was recognised by the Royal Arch
Chapters , and in one case by the Craft . It was recognised in Scotland , Ireland , the United States , and in Canada ; and in the United States and Canada , & c , the Royal Arch Masons accepted the English Grand Lodge Mark certifi . cates , and unless possessed of these any one wishing to join would have to take the Mark Degree before being admitted . But , although the Degree was not officially recognised in
England , it was virtually recognised , as Lord Skelmersdale , the Grand Mark Master , was the Deputy Grand Master of the Craft , and the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , was a P . G . M ., and Provincial Grand Master in the Mark , as also were Lord Leigh , Lord Holmesdale , & e . And that it was really recognised in Cornwall was proved by the fact that both the Present and the Past
Deputy Grand Masters of the Craft in the province had been Provincial Grand Masters of the Mark . As to the antiquity of the Degree , they had many time immemorial lodges and Mark records as far back as of the 16 th century , also that day it had been his pleasure to show the Prov . G . M . a photograph of a number of Marks which dated from 1670 ; and this was quite antiquity
enough . The spread of the Grand Lodge hart been so rapid that it showed the wisdom of having collected all the Mark lodges under it . With such distinguished Masons at his head , the Degree was certain of prosperity throughout England , as it was in Cornwall under the governance of Col . Peard . ( Applause . ) In terms of the warmest eulogy , Bro . W . I . lohns ,
Prov , G . Sec , proposed " The Provincial Grand Master , " who , in responding , said , although a young Mark Mason , he was very much impressed with what he had seen of the Degree ; and , reckoning upon the cordial assistar . ee of every Mark Mason in the province , he would do his utmost to promote its further spread and prosperity . ( Applause . ) "TheInstalling Grand Master" was cordially toasted
at the call of W . Bro . Chirgwin , Right Worshipful the Mayor of Truro , and Col . Davy , acknowledging the compliment , assured the brethren that it had given him great pleasure to be present on such an auspicious occasion . The visit had given him the fullest assurance that the interests of Mark Masonry in the Province of Cornwall would be well looked after by Col . Peard at its head
and Bro . Chirgwin as his Deputy . In lodge , however , he had omitted to tell the D . P . G . M . that it was his duty , when the P . G . M . was unable to do so , to visit the various lodges and see that the work was properly carried out . Although a Devon man , there was some Cornish blood in his veins , inasmuch as his mother was of the family of ianner , who for very many generations owned property east of
St . Austell . With regard to Mark Masonry , he was very fond of the Degree , and he esteemed it a high honour to rule over the senior province in England , and also one of the largest . His hope was that the Degree would take still deeper root in the west , and that under tns fostering care of Col . Peard it would flourish in the W Province - ( Applause . ) W . Bro . Chirgwin , responding to the toast of his health ,
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cornwall.
proposed by Bro . Bray , said he was among the first to take the Degree in Cornwall , having gone to Plymouth for advancement . Then he assisted in forming the lodge in Truro , and was afterwards the G . S . W . of the province , but when he entered the lodge that day he had not the remotest idea that he should leave it as D . P . G . M . If he had been consulted respecting it he should have hesitated
before accepting the high honour , much preferring that it should remain with W . Bro . 1 weedy . The honour , however , having been placed on him , his best services were at the disposal of the brethren . ( Applause . ) W . Bro . Col . Peard , proposing " The Prov . G . Officers , " felt sure , from the manner in which their names had been received , that the appointment had met with the full
approbation of the brethren . A friend fully agreed with him that the highest compliment that could be paid to Bro . W . Tweedy was to give him past rank and instal him as Prov . G . Treas . —an office in the Craft which he filled to the great satisfaction of every one . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Thomas , with much humour , for the Prov . G . S . W . ; Bro . Truscott , the Prov . G . Treas ., and the Prov . G . Sec . responded .
The Prov . G . Treasurer heartily thanked the Prov . G . M . for the great ompliment paid him , and remarked that he tiifi not consider it advisable to associate great demands on the purposes of brethren with every D-gree . It was much betterto confine the chief charity to the Cr < , ft . ( Hear , hear . ) The Piov . G . Stc . suggested there should be an annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Lidge . ( Hear , hear . )
The Prov . G . M . proposed 1 he Representatives of the Seven Lodges , " asking for tin cordial assistance of all brethren , by the promotion of internal harmony in the lodges . Bro . J . Thomas , responding ) urged as one means of promoting a closer bond of union between the Mark Masons the periodical visitation of lodges by brethren who
were skilled in the ritual . This would embue them with energy ; they would feel that they were not isolated , but members of a really great Order ; and the progress of Mark Masonry in the province would be still more rapid . ( Applause . ) Bro . W . Parker Smith , C . E ., expressed a hope that a Mark lodge would be established at Losrwithiel or some
other central town in the prownce , so that brethren should not be obliged to travel so many miles to lodge . Other brethren from the remaining lodges spoke . The Hayle members had had to leave to catch the train , but R . W . Bro . Hughan took the opportunity of mentioning that the Hayle Lodge had held a meeting once a month ever since its formation , and in no lodge in England was
the work better done , or the Degree more enthusiastically appreciated . Bro . H . S . Hill , M . O . 76 , responded for "The Visitors . " R . W . Bro . Hughan , in proposing " The Ladies , " said there was no doubt at one time women as well as men were admitted to Masonry , the former as associate
members . In an old manuscript he discovered at York dated 16 93 , the address to those about to be initiated read , " Let he or she , " and it was also a fact that all the old charges were " to the dame " as well as to the Master . Bro . Mason made a neat response , suggesting that at least Masons should admit the ladies to their banquets . Bro . J . Q . James proposed "The Health of Bro . Hughan , " who had rendered such excellent service to every
Degree in Freemasonry , and was the acknowledged authority throughout the province . ( Applause . ) R . W . Bro . Hughan responding , eniiorsed the remarks made respecting an annual Provincial Grand Mark Lodge , and the visiting of the lodges , and cautioned the brethren that numbers were not always strength . With this toast and its response a very pleasant gathering was brought to a close . —Cornish Telegraph .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The monthly metting of the Committee of this Institution was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., in the Broadroom , Freemasons' Hall . Col . Creaton , Grand Treasurer , presided . There were also present Bros . C . J . Perceval , S . Rawson , James Brett . L . Stean , Col . H . S . Somerville
Burney , Richard Her \ e' Giraud , Raynham W . Stewart , C . G . Hill , A . H . Tattershall , Thomas Cubitt , Capt . N . G . Philip * , Thomas Good , C . G . Dilley , John G . Stevens , Dr . Jabez Hogg , F . Adlard , C . F . Hogard , James Terry ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . The Secretary , after the minutes had been read and confirmed , reported the death of one candidate , who was the
highest unsuccessful candidatee at the last and previous elections . The Warden ' s report merely reported the departure of the various annuitants in the Asylum for their holidays and their return to the Institution , The Comnvttee ' s report was also read , which stated that they had visited the building , and found everything satisfactory . They also reported that if a tool house was
erected it would free a portion of the Asylum , which would be available as a residencefor another annuitant . The health of the inmates was satisfactory , considering their advanced age , one of them being over ninety , and the others also being a great age . The Committee recommended the erection of the tool house referred to . Bro . Terry read the estimate of a builder , who calculated
that the tool house would cost £ 38 to build , and that he would undertake the erection for that amount . On the motion of Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , it was resolved that the tool house be erected , and that the estimate read be accepted . One candidate was placed on the list for election , and one widow was granted half her late husband's annuity . The Committee then adjourned ,
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joyce Murray was chairman . There were also present Bros . Donald M . Dewar , W . H . Perryman , S . Rosenthal , Arthur E . Gladwell , W . F . C . Moutrie , J . W . M . Dosell , James Winter , Fredk .
Adlard , Dick Radcliffe , F . Binckes ( SeCRtary ) , and H . Massey ( Frecnaso / i ) . Afterthe reading and confirmation of the minutes of former meeting , two petitions were received and examined , and the candidates therein mentioned were placed on the list for the April , 1880 , election . An outfit was granted to a pupil who has left the Institution and obtained a
situa-. The following notices of motions For the Quarterly meeting of the Institution in October were read by Bro . Binckes —By Bro . C . F . Matier , "Thatin Kaw 53 , line 3 , after the word " seven" the word " consecutive" be omitted . " ( The rule now is that the father of a candidate must have subscribed to one of the Masonic Institutions seven
consecutive years . ) By Hro . J . A . Birch ( East Lancashire ) , proposed alteration of Rule 73 , sub-section 2 to read as follows : — "The election and removal of the Secretary shall be vested in the General Committee ; the voting to be by balloting papers duly forwa'ded to each qualified member not less than fourteen days before the date of election , such balloting pipers must be signed by the
party entitled thereto , and may be presented by a member of the General Committee on his or her behalf at the time of election . " ( The rule at present is that subscribers wishing to vote on the removal or election of Secretary must attend personally . ) Bro . Dick Radclyffe's scheme for forming a fund for
promoting the advancement of children leaving the schools ,, a full account of which has appeared already in the columns of the Frcemas'm , was explained by Bro . Binckes a circular having been sent requesting the support of the members of the Committee individually , and the project received unanimous support . The Committee then adjourned .
Funeral Of The Late Bro. Seager.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . SEAGER .
The mortal remains of Bro . John Scager , of New Cross , were interred on Monday afternoon last at Nunhead Cemetery , in the presence cf a large concnurse of sorrowing friends . The funeral cortege started from the Marquis of Granby at half-past one o ' clock , and consisted of a hearse ,
two mourning coaches , and a number of private vehicles , the mourners in the first carriage being Mis . Seager , the widow , Mrs . Seager , mother , Miss Seager , sister , and Mr . G . Seager , brother of the departed ; and in the second his other two brothers , Messrs . R . and T . Seager , Mr . Hodges , and Mr . Wain , of the Bull's Head , Chislehurst ( at which the lodge to which the deceased belonged was held ) . The
route taken was along the New Cross and Queen ' s roads , up Lausanne-road to the Cemetery , where a number of Masonic brethren had already arrived and awaited the cortege , wearing sprigs of acacia in their button-holes . Amongst them were Bros . Gloster , W . M . of Chislehurst Lodge , 1531 ; G . Macdonald , P . M . 1158 ; G . Andrews , P . M . S 41 , and Preceptor of the Star Lodge of Instruction ,
held at the Marquis of Granby ; Waterman , P . M . 147 ; Hutchins , J . W . 841 ; W . Fieldson , S . D . 548 ; Lefevre , Godfrey , Hoskins , Redman , Kedgley , Wright , Pegg , J . A . Smith , and others . Amongst the friends were Mr . Hobson ( late of the Marquis of Granby , and now cf the Lic-nsed Victuallers ' Asylum ) , Me .-srs . Hubbaid , Taylor , and others . Arrived
at the chapel , the brethren formed in single file on either side of the porch , through which the funeral procession passed into the building , where the service was impressively reatl by the Rev . J . Mcrriott . At the grave a number of persons had also assembled , and here the concluding rite for the departed was performed , whilst every head was uncovered . The coffin was of English oak , polished ,
and on the lid a breastplate with the inscription " John Seager , died 3 rd September , 1879 , in his 47 th year . " On the lid had also been placed by Bro . Macdonald , on behalf of himself and Bros . Keeble and Andrews , a wreath of white dahlias , gardenias , jasimine , and fern , whilst some other sympathetic friends had adorned the bier with two handsome bououets of white flowers and ferns . As the mourners were leaving the graveside , Bro . Andrews
threw his sprig of acacia upon the coffin , with the words " As this evergreen once marked the resting-place of the illustrious dead , so let it mark the resting-place of our departed brother . " The rest of the brethren followed the example , and thus testified their respect for one who had been so long and highly esteemed amongst them . In tribute of respect also a number of the tradespeople in the locality partially closed their shops during the time of the funeral .
Gena , the gorilla which has been exhibited at the Crystal Palace since August 19 th , has just died , the cause of death being pleuro-pneumonia . A post-mortem examination showed that the heart was also affected . HOLLOWAY ' PILL ? . —Diarrhcea and Bowel Complaint * . —These maladies are ever present , and if left unattended frequently terminate fatally . It should be everywhere known that both cholera and diarrhoea originate in the presence of some undigested
substance in the stomach or bowels , or some deleterious matter in the blood , and that Holloway ' s Pills can expel either with ease and expedition . They concentrate in a surprising degree purifying alterative , regulating and strengthening qualities , and thus exert over every internal organ the wholesomely controlling influence so necessary for subduing excessive action in the human frame . Holloway ' s medicine may be advantageously taktn as a means of keeping the blood pure and the hody cool—the only practical plan of maintaining health in youth , manhood , and old age . —[ ADVT . ]
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Obituary.
incumbency of Holy Trinity Church , Greymouth , where he remained till his demise . His obsequies were attended with full Masonic honours , the brethren mustering in strong force to testify their respect to the memory of their departed brother , who during his residence amongst them had done so much to further the true interests of Masonry in the colony . He was borne to the tomb by six
Past Masters—three of English and three of Scotch lodges , to both of which he belonged ; and after the burial service had l een read by the Bishop of Nelson , a Masonic oration was delivered at the graveside by Bro . Bevan , Deputy District Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons .
Upwards of a thousand persons witnessed the impressive ceremony , during which the shops in the town were closed and the shipping in the port hoisted their flags half-mast high in tribute of esteem for one who had laboured so long amongst them as an earnest GhrisUa . ii minister and dt-VJted friend , especially of the poor .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cornwall.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CORNWALL .
After the business of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge , on the 26 th ult ., the brethren sat down to a recherche ; banquet at the Red Lion Hotel , W . Bro . Col . Peaxd presiding , and Bro . John Thomas , Redruth , occupying the vice-chair , as substitute for the P . S . G . W .
Th : loyal tusts having been given , "The Grand Lodge of Mark Masons" was cordially received . R . VV . Bro . Hughan , P . G . W . of England , responding , said although situated far from the seat of the Grand Lodge , the value of its influence was fully appreciated by Cornish Mark Masons . It was a very great pleasure to them to know how greatly Mark Masonry was
progressing under their own Grand Lodge . Since its formation , in 18 5 6 , it had issued 13 , 000 certificates to Mark Masons , of whom some 10 , 000 remained at the present time . There were 240 active lodges , so that it was clear that tbe Grand Ledge was doing its best to make the Degree known wherever its merits were appreciated—a Degree deserving a better position than it had yet attained . Many professed
to be surprised that the Degree was not recognised , and urged that they did not care to belong to any of the " unrecognised Degrees , " although they were themselves Knight Templars and members of ( he Rose Croix—Degrees which were no more recognised than was the Mark in this country . The fact was that in England no Degrees were recognised except the three first and the Royal Arch , this being
the result of the arrangement under the "Articles of Union " in 1813 . Mark Masons were , therefore , precisely in the same position as the Knight 'lemplars and the members of the Rose Croix and other degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Rite , but it was well to remember that wherever the English language was spoken , excepting in England , the Mark Degree was recognised by the Royal Arch
Chapters , and in one case by the Craft . It was recognised in Scotland , Ireland , the United States , and in Canada ; and in the United States and Canada , & c , the Royal Arch Masons accepted the English Grand Lodge Mark certifi . cates , and unless possessed of these any one wishing to join would have to take the Mark Degree before being admitted . But , although the Degree was not officially recognised in
England , it was virtually recognised , as Lord Skelmersdale , the Grand Mark Master , was the Deputy Grand Master of the Craft , and the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , was a P . G . M ., and Provincial Grand Master in the Mark , as also were Lord Leigh , Lord Holmesdale , & e . And that it was really recognised in Cornwall was proved by the fact that both the Present and the Past
Deputy Grand Masters of the Craft in the province had been Provincial Grand Masters of the Mark . As to the antiquity of the Degree , they had many time immemorial lodges and Mark records as far back as of the 16 th century , also that day it had been his pleasure to show the Prov . G . M . a photograph of a number of Marks which dated from 1670 ; and this was quite antiquity
enough . The spread of the Grand Lodge hart been so rapid that it showed the wisdom of having collected all the Mark lodges under it . With such distinguished Masons at his head , the Degree was certain of prosperity throughout England , as it was in Cornwall under the governance of Col . Peard . ( Applause . ) In terms of the warmest eulogy , Bro . W . I . lohns ,
Prov , G . Sec , proposed " The Provincial Grand Master , " who , in responding , said , although a young Mark Mason , he was very much impressed with what he had seen of the Degree ; and , reckoning upon the cordial assistar . ee of every Mark Mason in the province , he would do his utmost to promote its further spread and prosperity . ( Applause . ) "TheInstalling Grand Master" was cordially toasted
at the call of W . Bro . Chirgwin , Right Worshipful the Mayor of Truro , and Col . Davy , acknowledging the compliment , assured the brethren that it had given him great pleasure to be present on such an auspicious occasion . The visit had given him the fullest assurance that the interests of Mark Masonry in the Province of Cornwall would be well looked after by Col . Peard at its head
and Bro . Chirgwin as his Deputy . In lodge , however , he had omitted to tell the D . P . G . M . that it was his duty , when the P . G . M . was unable to do so , to visit the various lodges and see that the work was properly carried out . Although a Devon man , there was some Cornish blood in his veins , inasmuch as his mother was of the family of ianner , who for very many generations owned property east of
St . Austell . With regard to Mark Masonry , he was very fond of the Degree , and he esteemed it a high honour to rule over the senior province in England , and also one of the largest . His hope was that the Degree would take still deeper root in the west , and that under tns fostering care of Col . Peard it would flourish in the W Province - ( Applause . ) W . Bro . Chirgwin , responding to the toast of his health ,
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cornwall.
proposed by Bro . Bray , said he was among the first to take the Degree in Cornwall , having gone to Plymouth for advancement . Then he assisted in forming the lodge in Truro , and was afterwards the G . S . W . of the province , but when he entered the lodge that day he had not the remotest idea that he should leave it as D . P . G . M . If he had been consulted respecting it he should have hesitated
before accepting the high honour , much preferring that it should remain with W . Bro . 1 weedy . The honour , however , having been placed on him , his best services were at the disposal of the brethren . ( Applause . ) W . Bro . Col . Peard , proposing " The Prov . G . Officers , " felt sure , from the manner in which their names had been received , that the appointment had met with the full
approbation of the brethren . A friend fully agreed with him that the highest compliment that could be paid to Bro . W . Tweedy was to give him past rank and instal him as Prov . G . Treas . —an office in the Craft which he filled to the great satisfaction of every one . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Thomas , with much humour , for the Prov . G . S . W . ; Bro . Truscott , the Prov . G . Treas ., and the Prov . G . Sec . responded .
The Prov . G . Treasurer heartily thanked the Prov . G . M . for the great ompliment paid him , and remarked that he tiifi not consider it advisable to associate great demands on the purposes of brethren with every D-gree . It was much betterto confine the chief charity to the Cr < , ft . ( Hear , hear . ) The Piov . G . Stc . suggested there should be an annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Lidge . ( Hear , hear . )
The Prov . G . M . proposed 1 he Representatives of the Seven Lodges , " asking for tin cordial assistance of all brethren , by the promotion of internal harmony in the lodges . Bro . J . Thomas , responding ) urged as one means of promoting a closer bond of union between the Mark Masons the periodical visitation of lodges by brethren who
were skilled in the ritual . This would embue them with energy ; they would feel that they were not isolated , but members of a really great Order ; and the progress of Mark Masonry in the province would be still more rapid . ( Applause . ) Bro . W . Parker Smith , C . E ., expressed a hope that a Mark lodge would be established at Losrwithiel or some
other central town in the prownce , so that brethren should not be obliged to travel so many miles to lodge . Other brethren from the remaining lodges spoke . The Hayle members had had to leave to catch the train , but R . W . Bro . Hughan took the opportunity of mentioning that the Hayle Lodge had held a meeting once a month ever since its formation , and in no lodge in England was
the work better done , or the Degree more enthusiastically appreciated . Bro . H . S . Hill , M . O . 76 , responded for "The Visitors . " R . W . Bro . Hughan , in proposing " The Ladies , " said there was no doubt at one time women as well as men were admitted to Masonry , the former as associate
members . In an old manuscript he discovered at York dated 16 93 , the address to those about to be initiated read , " Let he or she , " and it was also a fact that all the old charges were " to the dame " as well as to the Master . Bro . Mason made a neat response , suggesting that at least Masons should admit the ladies to their banquets . Bro . J . Q . James proposed "The Health of Bro . Hughan , " who had rendered such excellent service to every
Degree in Freemasonry , and was the acknowledged authority throughout the province . ( Applause . ) R . W . Bro . Hughan responding , eniiorsed the remarks made respecting an annual Provincial Grand Mark Lodge , and the visiting of the lodges , and cautioned the brethren that numbers were not always strength . With this toast and its response a very pleasant gathering was brought to a close . —Cornish Telegraph .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The monthly metting of the Committee of this Institution was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., in the Broadroom , Freemasons' Hall . Col . Creaton , Grand Treasurer , presided . There were also present Bros . C . J . Perceval , S . Rawson , James Brett . L . Stean , Col . H . S . Somerville
Burney , Richard Her \ e' Giraud , Raynham W . Stewart , C . G . Hill , A . H . Tattershall , Thomas Cubitt , Capt . N . G . Philip * , Thomas Good , C . G . Dilley , John G . Stevens , Dr . Jabez Hogg , F . Adlard , C . F . Hogard , James Terry ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . The Secretary , after the minutes had been read and confirmed , reported the death of one candidate , who was the
highest unsuccessful candidatee at the last and previous elections . The Warden ' s report merely reported the departure of the various annuitants in the Asylum for their holidays and their return to the Institution , The Comnvttee ' s report was also read , which stated that they had visited the building , and found everything satisfactory . They also reported that if a tool house was
erected it would free a portion of the Asylum , which would be available as a residencefor another annuitant . The health of the inmates was satisfactory , considering their advanced age , one of them being over ninety , and the others also being a great age . The Committee recommended the erection of the tool house referred to . Bro . Terry read the estimate of a builder , who calculated
that the tool house would cost £ 38 to build , and that he would undertake the erection for that amount . On the motion of Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , it was resolved that the tool house be erected , and that the estimate read be accepted . One candidate was placed on the list for election , and one widow was granted half her late husband's annuity . The Committee then adjourned ,
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joyce Murray was chairman . There were also present Bros . Donald M . Dewar , W . H . Perryman , S . Rosenthal , Arthur E . Gladwell , W . F . C . Moutrie , J . W . M . Dosell , James Winter , Fredk .
Adlard , Dick Radcliffe , F . Binckes ( SeCRtary ) , and H . Massey ( Frecnaso / i ) . Afterthe reading and confirmation of the minutes of former meeting , two petitions were received and examined , and the candidates therein mentioned were placed on the list for the April , 1880 , election . An outfit was granted to a pupil who has left the Institution and obtained a
situa-. The following notices of motions For the Quarterly meeting of the Institution in October were read by Bro . Binckes —By Bro . C . F . Matier , "Thatin Kaw 53 , line 3 , after the word " seven" the word " consecutive" be omitted . " ( The rule now is that the father of a candidate must have subscribed to one of the Masonic Institutions seven
consecutive years . ) By Hro . J . A . Birch ( East Lancashire ) , proposed alteration of Rule 73 , sub-section 2 to read as follows : — "The election and removal of the Secretary shall be vested in the General Committee ; the voting to be by balloting papers duly forwa'ded to each qualified member not less than fourteen days before the date of election , such balloting pipers must be signed by the
party entitled thereto , and may be presented by a member of the General Committee on his or her behalf at the time of election . " ( The rule at present is that subscribers wishing to vote on the removal or election of Secretary must attend personally . ) Bro . Dick Radclyffe's scheme for forming a fund for
promoting the advancement of children leaving the schools ,, a full account of which has appeared already in the columns of the Frcemas'm , was explained by Bro . Binckes a circular having been sent requesting the support of the members of the Committee individually , and the project received unanimous support . The Committee then adjourned .
Funeral Of The Late Bro. Seager.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . SEAGER .
The mortal remains of Bro . John Scager , of New Cross , were interred on Monday afternoon last at Nunhead Cemetery , in the presence cf a large concnurse of sorrowing friends . The funeral cortege started from the Marquis of Granby at half-past one o ' clock , and consisted of a hearse ,
two mourning coaches , and a number of private vehicles , the mourners in the first carriage being Mis . Seager , the widow , Mrs . Seager , mother , Miss Seager , sister , and Mr . G . Seager , brother of the departed ; and in the second his other two brothers , Messrs . R . and T . Seager , Mr . Hodges , and Mr . Wain , of the Bull's Head , Chislehurst ( at which the lodge to which the deceased belonged was held ) . The
route taken was along the New Cross and Queen ' s roads , up Lausanne-road to the Cemetery , where a number of Masonic brethren had already arrived and awaited the cortege , wearing sprigs of acacia in their button-holes . Amongst them were Bros . Gloster , W . M . of Chislehurst Lodge , 1531 ; G . Macdonald , P . M . 1158 ; G . Andrews , P . M . S 41 , and Preceptor of the Star Lodge of Instruction ,
held at the Marquis of Granby ; Waterman , P . M . 147 ; Hutchins , J . W . 841 ; W . Fieldson , S . D . 548 ; Lefevre , Godfrey , Hoskins , Redman , Kedgley , Wright , Pegg , J . A . Smith , and others . Amongst the friends were Mr . Hobson ( late of the Marquis of Granby , and now cf the Lic-nsed Victuallers ' Asylum ) , Me .-srs . Hubbaid , Taylor , and others . Arrived
at the chapel , the brethren formed in single file on either side of the porch , through which the funeral procession passed into the building , where the service was impressively reatl by the Rev . J . Mcrriott . At the grave a number of persons had also assembled , and here the concluding rite for the departed was performed , whilst every head was uncovered . The coffin was of English oak , polished ,
and on the lid a breastplate with the inscription " John Seager , died 3 rd September , 1879 , in his 47 th year . " On the lid had also been placed by Bro . Macdonald , on behalf of himself and Bros . Keeble and Andrews , a wreath of white dahlias , gardenias , jasimine , and fern , whilst some other sympathetic friends had adorned the bier with two handsome bououets of white flowers and ferns . As the mourners were leaving the graveside , Bro . Andrews
threw his sprig of acacia upon the coffin , with the words " As this evergreen once marked the resting-place of the illustrious dead , so let it mark the resting-place of our departed brother . " The rest of the brethren followed the example , and thus testified their respect for one who had been so long and highly esteemed amongst them . In tribute of respect also a number of the tradespeople in the locality partially closed their shops during the time of the funeral .
Gena , the gorilla which has been exhibited at the Crystal Palace since August 19 th , has just died , the cause of death being pleuro-pneumonia . A post-mortem examination showed that the heart was also affected . HOLLOWAY ' PILL ? . —Diarrhcea and Bowel Complaint * . —These maladies are ever present , and if left unattended frequently terminate fatally . It should be everywhere known that both cholera and diarrhoea originate in the presence of some undigested
substance in the stomach or bowels , or some deleterious matter in the blood , and that Holloway ' s Pills can expel either with ease and expedition . They concentrate in a surprising degree purifying alterative , regulating and strengthening qualities , and thus exert over every internal organ the wholesomely controlling influence so necessary for subduing excessive action in the human frame . Holloway ' s medicine may be advantageously taktn as a means of keeping the blood pure and the hody cool—the only practical plan of maintaining health in youth , manhood , and old age . —[ ADVT . ]