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ssohn Lodge , and since its consecration he had worked his way through the offices from the first he was appointed to up to that which he now filled . As a man he was respected and loved by all the brethren . He was a thorough going gentleman who had the interest of this lodge at heart , and would do his very best to carry out the traditions of the lodge and to infuse new life and prosperity into it . All would join in hearty congratulations on his election to the ollice of VV . M . and wish him a most prosperous year . ft was to be hoped he would in the time to come look with pride to the year when he presided over the Mendelssohn Lodge . ( Cheers . )

Brc . A . W . Jones , W . M ., in acknowledging the toast , observed that what had been said of him was very nice . He had no idea he was so nice a man until he occupied the chair ; indeed , he had not realised yet what nice things people felt in their hearts . H t did not believe all the nice things , but he thanked the brethren very "sincerely for endorsing what Bro . Hellyar had said by their hearty reception of his remarks . As far as he was concerned he found he had all his troubles to corns . If at the end of th : year they felt they were able to endorse the toast as they had done that evening , hi should consider he had done well . He thanked the brethren most sincerely aid hsartily . All

his abilities were at the disposal of the lodge , and everything he could do for ths Mendelssohn Lodge in particular , and Masonry in general , he should do . He thanked the brethren . And now the second part of his duty was very much easier than ths firstto propose the toast of "The I . P . M ., Bro . Hellyar . " It was a toist which to him was particularly easy and exceedingly pleasant . As he had already imform : d the brethren on previous occasions , he had had the privilege of Bro . Hellyar's close friendshio since they were little children in short clothes . Therefore , he could guarantee no psople could the whole of the time he hid known

know more about him than he ( Bro . Jones ) . During him there was nothing in Bro . Hellyar ' s life or conduct it would be possible for any man to criticise or cavil at . That was a very high compliment . The brethren of the Mendelssohn Lodge had had the privilege of being governed during the past year by a man who had" the absolute interests of Masonry at heart , who did everything he attempted to do with the greatest zeal , and who never turned back or allowed anything to stand in his way . ( Cheers . ) It was here ann ounced that the Charity-box had yielded 30 s .

Bro . W . J . Hellyar , jun ., I . P . M ., responded to the toast . The W . M . had said kind things of him which he felt he did not deserve ; but for the friendship of many years' standing the brethren would excuse Bro . Jones if he had over-stepped the line of truth . ( Hear , hear . ) But there was one very great truth—Bro . J > nes expressed his ( Bro . Hellyar ' s ) best wishes for the lodge . He * had gone through tne offices now ; he

had passed the chair -, but he had not passed in interest to the lodge . His interest no v was as great as it was at the consecration of the lodge , and he trusted he might be many years viith the brethren , and that he might have many opportunities of showiig thern that his zeil for the welfare of the lodge was in no way abated . ( Hear , heir . ) Whatever he could do for the lodge would be done with the utmost cheerfulness and to the best of his power . ( Hear , hear . )

Bros . Sadler , VV . M . 170 G ; Byfield , W . M . 2632 ; George Inskipo , W . M . 1997 ; Gardiner , W . M . 23 ( 12 ; Howe , Leicester and Rutland ; and Harrap , 1962 , responded to the toast of " The Visitors . " Bro . Howe remarked that the rendering of " Be thou faithful unto death " by Bro . Gawthrop was something sublime , and a fitting accompaniment to the YV . M . 's obligation . Bro . Gardiner observed thit , as a member of a metropolitan Volunteer Rills Corps lodge , he was very proud of belonging to a corps which showed to the world that they were capable of defending the country . It must be sratifying to any one who called

himself an Englishman to feel that Volunteers had offered themselves to defend the country . Alter very arduous work those who had gone out were coming home , and Englishmen would go out in their thousands to welcome them back . Bros . Stevens , Inskipp , and Baxter responded to the toast of "The Past Masters . " Bro . Stevens , P . M ., said the brethren had heard something of the "traditions of the Mendelssohn Lodge . " Those " traditions " were not very old , and the phrase was a contradiction in terms . As regarded the P . Ms , of the lodge , he was one of them , and it had given him great pleasure to help in starting the lodge , and he was proud to have been its first Master .

Bro . Inskipp , P . M ., was pleased to see the lodge was on its rood to prosperity . It was not an ambitious lodge , but its brethren aimed at the true principle of Masonrybrotherly love . _ Bros . B . Bramble , P . M ., S . W . ; R . Peachey , P . M ., Treas . ; and Richard J . Hennings , P . M ., Sec , responded to the toast of "The Officers of the Lodge , " and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the very successful and enjoyable proceedings of the day .

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Salebeia Chapter , No . 566 . The quatteiiy meeting of this young and flourishing chapter was held on Friday last , the 5 th instant , at the Masonic Rooms , The Crescent , Selby , when there were present Comps . W . N . Cheesman , M . E . Z . ; T . G . P . Barlow , H . ; J . F . Watson , J . Mark Scott , P . Z ., Treas . ; G . W . Hudson , S . E . ; VV . Wilkinson , S . N . ; T . Stott , P . S . ; A . T . Pym and V . Brown , P . Z ., Asst . Sojs . ; Robt . Hudson , P . G . Std . Br .

En ? ., P . G . S . E . Durham ; F . W . Sykes , S . M . Scott , J . Brown , and R . iindill . Visitors : Comps . E . W . Purnell , M . E . Z . ; J . Sykes Rymer , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . ( the Lord Mayor of York ); F . W . Laughton , S . E . ; Dr . Mungo Bryson , Alfred Procter , P . S ., J . H . Wray , A . G . Wrayner , VV . A . Tiiswell , Norman B . Crombie , A . T . Taylor , G . H . Osborn , Duncan C . Laird , and E . S . Robinson , all of 236 ; G . F . Wells and A . McK . Johnston , 250 ; and Geo . Leigh , P . Z . 2134 , P . P . G . S . B .

Alter spending an agreeable hour with fraternal greetings over afternoon tea , the chapter was opened by the Principals at six p . m ., and afterwards the miiutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . On the ballot proving favourable , Bro . M . H . Cargill , W . M . 5 GC was duly exalted by the M . E . Z ., the addresses being given by Comp . Purnell , M . E . Z . 23 G , and trie mystical lecture bsing delivered by Comp . R . Hudson , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., P . G . S . E . Durham ( one of the founders of this chapter ) . ' * Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visitors , the chapter was closed in peace and haimony at eight p . m .

The companions then adjourned to the supper-room for a frugal repast , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The M . E . Z ., in proposing "The Visitors , " expressed the pleasure of the companions of the Salebeia Chapter in offering a hearty welcome to the visitors , especially to those of the V ' ork Chapter , from whom they had recently received a very substantial token of their fraternal good wishes . The Selby companions would treasure the

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articles presented to them at the furnishing of their home , and would value them for their past associations . The toast was received with enthusiasm , and was suitably responded to by Comps . Purnell , M . E . Z ., and J . Sykes Rymer , P . Z . ( the Lord Mayor of York ) , who congratulated the Salebeia Chapter on its youthful vigour , and predicted for it a bright and successful career .

King Solomon Chapter , No . 2029 . Between seven and eight years ago this chapter wis formsd by and for teetotal Masons , and since that time it has continued to steadily increase in numbers and general prosperity . On Monday , the ist inst .. the usual regular convocation was held at Mark Masons' Hall , W . C , Comp . Edward Macbean , the M . E . Z ., having to come from Scotland to attend the meeting . The other Principals—Comos . L . E . Newnham , H ., and Reginald Mills , J . —occupied their respective chairs , and there was a fairly good attendance of the members .

On the convocation being closed , tne companions adjourned to join their " sweethearts andwives " at the Holborn Restaurant , where after the dinner a very enjoyable social evening was spent . The usual toasts were proposed and responded to . The following impromptu programme enlivened the evening : Miss Gertie Tipper , violin solo , "Berceuse de Jocelyn ; " Miss Hooper , song , " May morning ; " Comp . W . F . Roberts , song , " The star of Bethlehem ; " Miss Tipper , pianoforte solo , " Mazurka , " by Goddard ; Comp . Major T . W . Richardsonrtcitation . " Lieut .

, Luff ; " Miss Roberts , song , " The gleaners' slumber ; " Comp . W . Tomes , song , "An evening song : " Miss Gertie Tipoer , violin solo , " Tzigane ; " Comp . L . E . Newnham , song , " Faraway ; " Mrs . T . W . Richardson , song , " Bonnie banksO'Loch Lomon ; " Comp . Major Richardson , bass sonz , " Out on the deep ; " Miss Roberts , song , "In sweet September ; " Comp . W . Tomes , song , " My sweetheart when a boy ; " Miss Gertie Tipper , violin solo , " Hejre Kiti ; " then all ioined heartily in "Auldlangsyne . "

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Obituary .

BRO . B . K . THORPE , P . G . STD . BR . It is with regret we announce the death on Monday , the 1 st instant , of Bro Benjamin Kelly Thorpe , a Mason of long standing , who was initiated in the Prince Edwin Lodge , No . 125 , Hythe , in 1857 , and the same year became one of the founders of the Invicta Lodge , No . 709 , Ashford . In 1861 , he was installed W . M ., and subsequently did the lodge great service as its Treasurer during very

many years . He was thrice the recipient of Provincial honours , having been appointed Prov . G . Steward of Kent in 1861 , and Prov . G . Register in 1862 while from 1877-18 S 9 he was elected Prov . G . Treasurer . As a Royal Arch Mason he won equal distinction , lie was exalted in the Belvidere Chapter , No . 503 , Maidstone , in 1 S 60 , and having assisted in founding the Invicta Chapter , No . 709 , in 1877 , was installed in the chair of First Principal in 1880 . In additionhe

, served as Provincial Grand Treasurer of Kent from 1877 to 1889 ; In 1887 , he was one of the brethren on whom , in commemoration of the Jubilee of the Queen ' s accession to th ? throne , his Roval Highness the Prince of Wales , K . G ., M . W . Grand Master , was pleased to confer the brevet rank of Past Grand Standard Bearer in Grand Lodge , and Past Asst . G . D . C . in Supreme Grand Chapter . In

Mark Masonry he was a Past Master of the Invicta Lodge , No . 378 , Ashford , having been elected to the chair of A . in the years 188 9 and 1890 , while in 18 75 , he served as Prov . G . M . O . He was a Life Governor of the Benevolent Institution and Boys' School , and a Life Subscriber of the Girls' School , and had served a Stewardship for the Girls' and Benevolent Institutions .

BRO . WM . BEATTY-KINGSTON . Bro . Wm . Beatty-Kingston , whose death on board the Albatross , on his way back to England from the neighbourhood of Bordeaux , where he had been taking a holiday , has just been announced , was a man of varied accomplishments ; a wonderful linguist , a pianist of the first class , a distinguished author , and an enterprising journalist . As War Correspondent—more especially in 1870-71—he not

only wrote very interesting letters , but managed—often under very difficult circumstances—to send them to their destination . He was said to be an excellent pistol shot , he was undoubtedly a fine whist player , and his store of experiences made him a most interesting raconteur . He belonged to the Order , and called on one occasion at Bucharest a special lodge , at which he presided and delivered speeches in the Roumanian tongue . His other tongues were Italian , French , and

German , all of which he spoke like English , besides Spanish and Portuguese . His very interesting recollections of crowned heads , published under the title of " Monarchs I have Met , " are dedicated to Elisabeth , Queen of Roumania , by whom he was often received during his frequent visits to Bucharest . He was twice decorated by the Emperor of Austria , in whose military . service he passed some years . Bro . Beatty-Kingston was in his youth attached to the Austrian Consulate at Swansea , and it was not until after he had performed the duties of

vice-consul that he passed into the Austrian army , which he quitted when he was about 30 years of age with the rank of captain . His famihaiity with military affairs , his knowledge of many lands , his command of several languages , combined with remarkable literary talent , fitted him admirably for the duties of special correspondent , which he performed with the highest credit , during many years , for the Daily Telegraph , in whose service he remained from i 865 until the day of his death .

AN ELECTION of two orphans to the benefits of the Printer's Corporation will tike place at Anderton's Hotel , on Monday , the 29 th inst . At the same meeting there will be an election of three inmates to the alms-houses .

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