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Obituary.
Obituary .
The Soth Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Ooys will take place at the Alexandra Palace , Muswell Hill , N ., on Monday , the 8 th of Julyj undet the distinguished Chairmanship of H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , K . G ., Past Grand Senior Warden . Full
particulars may be obtained from the advertisement on the front page * The installation meeting of the Predefick Lodge of Unity , No . 452 , takes place at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Tuesday next , at half-past 4 for 5 precisely . Broi Charles Henry Edmands is the W . M . elect .
The ceremony of Installation will be worked at the Camden Lodge of Instruction , Mcther Red Cap , Camden Town , on Minday June 17 th , Bro . H . C . Soper , W . M ., of the Mother Lodge , will take the chair at 8 o ' clock preciselyv
At a public meeting held on Wednesday evening at the Town Hall , Kamsgate , it was decided to hold the Ramsgate Regatta on Thursday , August thc 29 th . The yacht races will take place in July . H . R . H . the Princess of Wales accompanied by three of her children visited the horse show" at the
Agricultural Hall on Wednesday afternoon . The Broad Arrow states that the desperate outrage by Dr . Nobiling constitutes the third attempt that has been made tin the life e > f thc aged Emperor of Germany . He ascended the throne on January 2 , 1861 , and on thc 14 th ol the following July he was shot , at by a
Leipsic student named Becker . The would-be-assassiri was sentenced to twenty years' imprisonment , but is believed to be now at lilcrty . The second attempt was but a few weeks ago , and the perpetrator ) riddel , still awaits trial .
Whit Monday brought its usual shoals of visitors to thc various ritetropolitan places of amusement . The total number present at the Crystal Palace was 54 , 154 ; at thc Zoological Gardens , 31 . 963 ; at the Power , 2 , 528 ; at Hampstead-heath about 40 , 000 ; and at the Alexandra Palace the number may be estimated at
between 30 , 000 anel 46 , 000 . Dr . Burdon Sanderson will according to the > Medical Examiner , deliver the Harvcian Oration at the Royal College of Physicians , on Wednesday , the 26 th of June , at 5 o ' clock . Dr . Huillet , late of Pondicherfy , Undertakes to
sho \ V that vaccination was known to a certain Dahnwantorl , who flourished several thousand years before Hippocrates . Dr . Huillet appears to have arrived at this conclusion from the contents of certain Hineloo manuscrips preserved at Pondicherry , in which are described
the effects produced by inoculating the human subject with the matter taken from a man or a cow . Thc secondary disease is described as identical in appearance with its source , with this important difference , that it is quite harmless . —Medical Examiner .
We are asked to state that the lodge of in strucdon attached to the Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge meets every Tuesday evening at the Crown and Woolpack , St , John Street-road , at 8 o ' clock . Bro . Richd . Pearcy , J . W . United Strength Lodge , No . 228 , is thc Preceptor .
The meetings of the Camden Lodge of Instruction arc now held at the Mother Red Cap , 174 Highstreet , Camden Town , every Monday evening at 8 o ' clock . The Zur Arbeit Lodge at Pesth has offered a prize for a Goethe Christomathy , with introduction and commentary , comprising a Collection of all passages in
Goethe ' s works relating to Freemasonry , with historical comments on its state in Goethe ' s time , and elucidations from the Masonic standpoint . —Pall Mall Gazette . The Prince and Princess of Wales have intimated to the Duke of Athole their intention of being
present at the Royal Caledonian Fancy Dress Ball on the 28 th inst ., if possible . The expenses of the candidates at the late Worcester city election were as follow : —Bro . John Derby Allcroft , M . P . ( P . M . Lodge 1657 ) , £ d , HS '" . id . ;_ Sir F . Lycett , £ ' 3437 16 s . 3 d .
Bro . J . L . Toole has consented to preside at the annual banquet of the Royal General Theatrical Fund , which will take place at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Tuesday , July 2 nd . The Christ ' s Hospital athletic sports will be held on Weelnesday next , at the school field , Herne-hill .
The Christian World will be enlarged by nearly 30 columns in September to meet the constantly increasing pressure of matter . The installation meeting of the Blackheath Lodge ( No . 1320 ) will take place at thc Green Man Hotel , Blackheath , ein Thursday , the 20 th inst . Bro W . H . Morson is the W . M . elect .
William Cullen Bryant , the well-known American poet , died on Wednesday , at thc age of 81 . Kenning ' s Masonic Cyclopcedia is now ready and may be had at the office of this paper ( 198 , Fleetstreet . ) Price 10 6 d . —AIIVT .
" The Masonic Magazine" tor June is now ready , and may be obtained if any bookseller , or direct from the office of this paper , by forwarding to the publisher seven penny stamps . Constitution of the Ancient Fraternity of Free
and Accepted Masons , containing thc Charge , Regulations , E . A . Song , & c . A copy should be in possession of every brother . It may be obtained for 2 s . at th : office of the Freemason , or will be tent post free to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of twenty-five penny stamps . Address , Publisher , 198 , Fleet-street , London . — ADVT . mmB
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
BRO . ALBERT SCHMITT . Thefuncralof Bro . Schmitt took place at Jersey , on the 7 th inst . Prior to lecording the proceedings , we will breifly refer to thc solemnity of the scene at the Temple , where thc body lay in state . The number of visitors on Thursday evening was large , the darkened chamber in which the body reposed in a beautiful coffin , covered with thc
insiguia of the deceased , being filled for nearly a couple of hours by those of the public anxious to witness the mournful and impressive spectacle , made doubly mournful and impressive by the solemn strains of music , produced with great effect from an organ , at which Bro . E . Dowden , presided . The solemnity of the scene was certainly most touching , and we may be pardoned for stating that in
many cases the spectators were moved to tears , such an effect did this spectacle of Death , in its most solemn form , have upon them . The last Masonic funeral in Jersey was that of Bro . E . Ainsley , which took place about eleven years ago , and this fact , coupled with the publication in the local papers of the Masonic programme for yesterday afternoon ' s proceedings , drew together a large crowd
in Stopford-road and David-place long before thc hour of three o ' clock , the time appointed for leaving the Temple , from the summit of which floated at half ' mast the Royal Standard and Union Jack . About halfpast three the procession was formed in thc order given below , and headed by Mr . W . McMee ' s band , which nlayed alternately and with good effect the Dead March
in Saul and " Adestc fideles , " proceeded through Davidplace , Bath-street , Beresford-street , Halkctt-place , to the French Wtsleyan Chapel , where the funeral service , which comprised the reading of a psalm , thc 1 st Epistle to the Corinthians , and a prayer , was conducted by the Rev . A 5 . Dupuy . Bro . E . Dowden presided at the organ , and performed both on the arrival and departure of the
imposing cortege some appropriate music from Beethoven , which was very impressive . The procession having been re-formed , it slowly wended its way to Almorah Cemetery , by way of Burrard-street , New-street , Val Plaisant , Midvale-road , Rouge Bouillon , and Qucen ' s-road . The cemetery was reached at five o ' clock , and from here the body was borne on the shoulders of paid bearers to
its final rt sling place , the following Past Masters of deceased's lodge , " La Cesaree , " acting as pall-bcarers llros . Vie ] , Renouf , Pallot , Benham , Du Jardin , and Durrell . Thc remainder of the funeral service having been concluded , Bro . Durrell , W . M . of " La Cesaree , whose installation into that office was thc last duty performed by the departed brother , gave an extempore address over
the grave , in which he not unfrequently testified to the worth of the deceased , and paid a high tribute to his memory as a Mason . At the conclusion of the funeral ceremony , the members of the deceased's lodge broke taeir wands and shrew them into the grave ; each of the brethren also threw in a sprig of acacia , and several handsome bouquets were also thrown upon the coffin . We may also
add that some earth from Poland was thrown upon the bier by one of the Polish friends of thc deceased . The crowd around the graveside was very great , but thc utmost decorum prevailed , and the proceedings throughout were conducted most orderly . The procession re-formed and left the cemetery about a quarter to six o'clock , the band playing the Masonic qu ck step— " The Entered Apprentice , "
which it continued to perform until the brethren reached the Temple , where the proceedings were closed by " La Ce sare : e lodge shortly after six o'clock . The funeral cortege was composed of upwards of 200 persons , including the band and about a dozen friends , thice of whom were Poles , quite 170 of that number being associated with Freemasonry . As a procession it was
a most imposing sight , and but for the sad duty which had calleel the members of the Craft together woulel have been a doubly pleasing spectacle . The hearse was drawn by four horses , and the sombreness of the conveyance was greatly relieved from the fact that the coffin , containing the body of the deceased , covered with the insignia of the Order and embellished with flowers , was exposed to view .
The remains of the late Albert Schmitt arc deposited in a piece of ground on the right of the cemetery , belonging to " La Cesaree " lodge , and repose with the remains of the late Bros . Dr . Benjamin Coquemeille and Jean Asjilet . We need only remark that the funeral of the late Bro . A . Schmitt , which was most satisfactorily carried out by Bro . G . F . Baker , La Motte street , was of a most imposing and
solemn character , and that the tribute of respect shown to the departed brother reflects immeasurable credit upon the Freemasons of Jersey , whose appearance in full Masonic honcurs , to show their appreciation of the deceased , will not soon be forgotten . An oration was given over the grave by Bro . Durell , W . M ., La Cesaree Lodge , from which our space prevents
us giving more than the following extract : — " Albert Schmitt , wc bid you an eternal adieu I We cast a last sorrowing look on thy coffin ; but still we hope , far beyond the grave , the dawn of eternal life sheds upon us its heavenly light , and by the grave we proclaim our firm belief in thc existence of the great Architect of the Universe , and our constant hope , that when it pleasc-th
him to remove us from this , our temporary abode , we may accompany thee in that great Lodge upon high , where they , who have cirriecl out thc noble principles of our Order , will for ever live . Bro . Schmitt , good-bye , we will no longer heir thy voice , as of old , but thou wilt live in our hearts , and the noble example of thy life will not be
lost upon us . " Brethren , one more word , and I have done . Out brother has lived , as a mason should live ; he has died , as we should wiih to die ; for has he not accomplished the wish of the poet" Qu'ils meurent pleins de jours , que leur moit soi l " -deuree ; qu'un ami leur fetme les yeux . "
Masonic And General Tidings.
BRO . W . W . SQUIRES . Died , on Sunday , 21 st April , aged 37 , at his residence , Hardy-street , Nelson , New Zealand , after an illness of twelve days , William Wcstbrooke Squires , M > D > , eldest son of the late William Westbrooke Squires > of Liverpool . Deceased was born at Sti Germain-cn-Laj c , near Paris , Aug . 31 st , 1846 , and received his professional training at
Liverpool , Edinburgh , and Pisa . He was M . R . C . S ., England , and graduated as M . D . Edinburgh , 18 C 6 . His health being precarious he sought to benefit it by a voyage to this country , and he arrived in Nelson by the ship '' Magna Bona , " in December , iS 64 , and was induced to settle here in the practice of his profession , in which he continued until the time of his attack . Shortly after his arrival , he
was appointed Coroner , subsequently Public Health Offi-i cer , Consulting Surgeon to the Nelson Hospital , and he has filled other offices of importance in public matters . Deceased married on the 23 rd of April , 1872 , Catherine J . C , daughter of Mr . John Simpson of Moutere , by whom he had one son . He was presented with an affectionate address of condolence from the Southern Star Lodge on
the death of his wife , which look place on the 20 th Aug ., 1873 . As a good Mason , a skilful physician , a useful citizen , and a warm friend , his loss will be deeply felt for a longtime to come . But five weeks ago , in apparent health , deceased followed ttis remains of his brother to his long home , in which he is now called to join him .
Bro . Squires , M . D ., was first admitted to the light of Masonry , in St . David's Lodge , Edinburgh , ( 36 , S . C ., ) in 1 S 61 . when but twenty-one years of age , and in 1863 , was installed as a Companion , Royal Arch , in Edinburgh Chapter ( No . 1 , S . C . ) On the first of June , 1874 , he received thc degree of Prince , Rose Croix , and previous lo leaving for New Zealand , in July following , he had the
honour of being admitted to the 30 th Degree of thc Anlient and Accepted Scottish Rite . On his arrival at Nelson , and having resolved on taking up his abode there , he formed that lasting associa * tion with our worthy and worshipful friend and btother , Dr . Sealy , which remained Unbroken till his death , and on the 1 5 th ot August , 1 S 65 , affiliated lo the Southern Star
Lodge , ( 175 S . C . ) at a period when that star was certainly not in thc ascendant . Our brother came in at an opportune moment , as he was enabled , by his Masonic learning , and by the new enthusiasm he instilled , to stimulate the lodge in its weakness . In December , 1866 , and again in D . cember , 1867 , he was installed as Worshipful Master .
On the establishment ol the Trafalgar Royal Arch Chapter of Nelson , ( 157 , S . C . ) in 1874 , elected Second Principal ; as First Principal HI 18 7 6 , and re-clcctcd in 1877 , having previously filled the chair of Worshipful Mark Master in the Nelson Mark Lodge , under the constitution of England and Wales . In accordance with his wish his remains were brought
from his residence to the Masonic Hall , where a lodge was opened up to the third degree , when thc impressive ceremonies of a " Lodge of Sorrow " were gone through—and the Worshipful Master mule a beautiful and feeling oration . On the coffin ( on which was a beautiful cross t < f immortelles interwoven with acacia ) being removed from the Lodge , Messrs . Pitt , McDonald , Greenfield , and
Blundell were pall-bearers . About fifty Masonic brethren , their appropriate emblems covered with black crape—one of the brethren bearing thc Holy Bible—preceded thc hearse , and a number of Oddfellows and other citizens followed to the cemetery , where Brother the Ven . Arch Deacon Thorpe read the burial service , after which Bro . W . M , Stanton , the Worshipful Master , made a valedictory address , having
special reference to the Masonic career of the deceased brother , who , as it is well-known , had attained a distinguished , position in the Craft . It was listened to with marked attention . Sprigs of acacia were elropped into the grave , with a lambskin , or white leather apron . A few shovelsfull of earth , and the tomb closed over the mortal remains of one highly respected in all the
stations of life which he filled—as public officer , private friend , physician , husband , brother Mason—he did his duty . What more need we say . It is the one consolation to his sorrowing relatives . Most of ihe shops on the line of cortege were closed , and every token of respect paid to him on his last journey . —Nelson Advcriizer .
BRO . S . H . WAGSTAFF . Wc deeply regret having this week briefly to record the death of Bro . S . H . Wagstaff , P . M . of the Macdonald Lodge No . 1216 , Z . ; Macdonald Chapter , etc , which sad event took place on Thursday thc 20 th ult . Ihe funeral , which took place at Highgate Cemetery on the 24 th ult ., was attended by the principals and employes of the firm of Wheeler and Wilson , and a large number of the brethren of the Macdonald and other lodges .
BRO . J . R . McDANlEL . The Grand Commandery of Virginia , has issued the following obituary notice of their deceased P . G . C .: — " Alexandria 26 th of May , 1878 . The notes of sorrow and sadness resound throughout our Grand Jurisdiction . Our beloved Past Grand Commander , John Robin McDaniel , was called from his earthly labour on the 14 th
instant , in thc city of Washington , 111 the seventy-second year of his age . In all his relations of life he was true , true to his professions , true to every duty , true as a friend , true as a Templar . His memory merits this testimony of our affection . This circular will be promulgated to your
Commandery at its first meeting , and you are requested to testify , in a fitting manner , that respect which is due to the memory of the honoured dead . By order " R . E . ROBERT E . WITHERS , " Grand Commander . "
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Obituary.
Obituary .
The Soth Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Ooys will take place at the Alexandra Palace , Muswell Hill , N ., on Monday , the 8 th of Julyj undet the distinguished Chairmanship of H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , K . G ., Past Grand Senior Warden . Full
particulars may be obtained from the advertisement on the front page * The installation meeting of the Predefick Lodge of Unity , No . 452 , takes place at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Tuesday next , at half-past 4 for 5 precisely . Broi Charles Henry Edmands is the W . M . elect .
The ceremony of Installation will be worked at the Camden Lodge of Instruction , Mcther Red Cap , Camden Town , on Minday June 17 th , Bro . H . C . Soper , W . M ., of the Mother Lodge , will take the chair at 8 o ' clock preciselyv
At a public meeting held on Wednesday evening at the Town Hall , Kamsgate , it was decided to hold the Ramsgate Regatta on Thursday , August thc 29 th . The yacht races will take place in July . H . R . H . the Princess of Wales accompanied by three of her children visited the horse show" at the
Agricultural Hall on Wednesday afternoon . The Broad Arrow states that the desperate outrage by Dr . Nobiling constitutes the third attempt that has been made tin the life e > f thc aged Emperor of Germany . He ascended the throne on January 2 , 1861 , and on thc 14 th ol the following July he was shot , at by a
Leipsic student named Becker . The would-be-assassiri was sentenced to twenty years' imprisonment , but is believed to be now at lilcrty . The second attempt was but a few weeks ago , and the perpetrator ) riddel , still awaits trial .
Whit Monday brought its usual shoals of visitors to thc various ritetropolitan places of amusement . The total number present at the Crystal Palace was 54 , 154 ; at thc Zoological Gardens , 31 . 963 ; at the Power , 2 , 528 ; at Hampstead-heath about 40 , 000 ; and at the Alexandra Palace the number may be estimated at
between 30 , 000 anel 46 , 000 . Dr . Burdon Sanderson will according to the > Medical Examiner , deliver the Harvcian Oration at the Royal College of Physicians , on Wednesday , the 26 th of June , at 5 o ' clock . Dr . Huillet , late of Pondicherfy , Undertakes to
sho \ V that vaccination was known to a certain Dahnwantorl , who flourished several thousand years before Hippocrates . Dr . Huillet appears to have arrived at this conclusion from the contents of certain Hineloo manuscrips preserved at Pondicherry , in which are described
the effects produced by inoculating the human subject with the matter taken from a man or a cow . Thc secondary disease is described as identical in appearance with its source , with this important difference , that it is quite harmless . —Medical Examiner .
We are asked to state that the lodge of in strucdon attached to the Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge meets every Tuesday evening at the Crown and Woolpack , St , John Street-road , at 8 o ' clock . Bro . Richd . Pearcy , J . W . United Strength Lodge , No . 228 , is thc Preceptor .
The meetings of the Camden Lodge of Instruction arc now held at the Mother Red Cap , 174 Highstreet , Camden Town , every Monday evening at 8 o ' clock . The Zur Arbeit Lodge at Pesth has offered a prize for a Goethe Christomathy , with introduction and commentary , comprising a Collection of all passages in
Goethe ' s works relating to Freemasonry , with historical comments on its state in Goethe ' s time , and elucidations from the Masonic standpoint . —Pall Mall Gazette . The Prince and Princess of Wales have intimated to the Duke of Athole their intention of being
present at the Royal Caledonian Fancy Dress Ball on the 28 th inst ., if possible . The expenses of the candidates at the late Worcester city election were as follow : —Bro . John Derby Allcroft , M . P . ( P . M . Lodge 1657 ) , £ d , HS '" . id . ;_ Sir F . Lycett , £ ' 3437 16 s . 3 d .
Bro . J . L . Toole has consented to preside at the annual banquet of the Royal General Theatrical Fund , which will take place at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Tuesday , July 2 nd . The Christ ' s Hospital athletic sports will be held on Weelnesday next , at the school field , Herne-hill .
The Christian World will be enlarged by nearly 30 columns in September to meet the constantly increasing pressure of matter . The installation meeting of the Blackheath Lodge ( No . 1320 ) will take place at thc Green Man Hotel , Blackheath , ein Thursday , the 20 th inst . Bro W . H . Morson is the W . M . elect .
William Cullen Bryant , the well-known American poet , died on Wednesday , at thc age of 81 . Kenning ' s Masonic Cyclopcedia is now ready and may be had at the office of this paper ( 198 , Fleetstreet . ) Price 10 6 d . —AIIVT .
" The Masonic Magazine" tor June is now ready , and may be obtained if any bookseller , or direct from the office of this paper , by forwarding to the publisher seven penny stamps . Constitution of the Ancient Fraternity of Free
and Accepted Masons , containing thc Charge , Regulations , E . A . Song , & c . A copy should be in possession of every brother . It may be obtained for 2 s . at th : office of the Freemason , or will be tent post free to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of twenty-five penny stamps . Address , Publisher , 198 , Fleet-street , London . — ADVT . mmB
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
BRO . ALBERT SCHMITT . Thefuncralof Bro . Schmitt took place at Jersey , on the 7 th inst . Prior to lecording the proceedings , we will breifly refer to thc solemnity of the scene at the Temple , where thc body lay in state . The number of visitors on Thursday evening was large , the darkened chamber in which the body reposed in a beautiful coffin , covered with thc
insiguia of the deceased , being filled for nearly a couple of hours by those of the public anxious to witness the mournful and impressive spectacle , made doubly mournful and impressive by the solemn strains of music , produced with great effect from an organ , at which Bro . E . Dowden , presided . The solemnity of the scene was certainly most touching , and we may be pardoned for stating that in
many cases the spectators were moved to tears , such an effect did this spectacle of Death , in its most solemn form , have upon them . The last Masonic funeral in Jersey was that of Bro . E . Ainsley , which took place about eleven years ago , and this fact , coupled with the publication in the local papers of the Masonic programme for yesterday afternoon ' s proceedings , drew together a large crowd
in Stopford-road and David-place long before thc hour of three o ' clock , the time appointed for leaving the Temple , from the summit of which floated at half ' mast the Royal Standard and Union Jack . About halfpast three the procession was formed in thc order given below , and headed by Mr . W . McMee ' s band , which nlayed alternately and with good effect the Dead March
in Saul and " Adestc fideles , " proceeded through Davidplace , Bath-street , Beresford-street , Halkctt-place , to the French Wtsleyan Chapel , where the funeral service , which comprised the reading of a psalm , thc 1 st Epistle to the Corinthians , and a prayer , was conducted by the Rev . A 5 . Dupuy . Bro . E . Dowden presided at the organ , and performed both on the arrival and departure of the
imposing cortege some appropriate music from Beethoven , which was very impressive . The procession having been re-formed , it slowly wended its way to Almorah Cemetery , by way of Burrard-street , New-street , Val Plaisant , Midvale-road , Rouge Bouillon , and Qucen ' s-road . The cemetery was reached at five o ' clock , and from here the body was borne on the shoulders of paid bearers to
its final rt sling place , the following Past Masters of deceased's lodge , " La Cesaree , " acting as pall-bcarers llros . Vie ] , Renouf , Pallot , Benham , Du Jardin , and Durrell . Thc remainder of the funeral service having been concluded , Bro . Durrell , W . M . of " La Cesaree , whose installation into that office was thc last duty performed by the departed brother , gave an extempore address over
the grave , in which he not unfrequently testified to the worth of the deceased , and paid a high tribute to his memory as a Mason . At the conclusion of the funeral ceremony , the members of the deceased's lodge broke taeir wands and shrew them into the grave ; each of the brethren also threw in a sprig of acacia , and several handsome bouquets were also thrown upon the coffin . We may also
add that some earth from Poland was thrown upon the bier by one of the Polish friends of thc deceased . The crowd around the graveside was very great , but thc utmost decorum prevailed , and the proceedings throughout were conducted most orderly . The procession re-formed and left the cemetery about a quarter to six o'clock , the band playing the Masonic qu ck step— " The Entered Apprentice , "
which it continued to perform until the brethren reached the Temple , where the proceedings were closed by " La Ce sare : e lodge shortly after six o'clock . The funeral cortege was composed of upwards of 200 persons , including the band and about a dozen friends , thice of whom were Poles , quite 170 of that number being associated with Freemasonry . As a procession it was
a most imposing sight , and but for the sad duty which had calleel the members of the Craft together woulel have been a doubly pleasing spectacle . The hearse was drawn by four horses , and the sombreness of the conveyance was greatly relieved from the fact that the coffin , containing the body of the deceased , covered with the insignia of the Order and embellished with flowers , was exposed to view .
The remains of the late Albert Schmitt arc deposited in a piece of ground on the right of the cemetery , belonging to " La Cesaree " lodge , and repose with the remains of the late Bros . Dr . Benjamin Coquemeille and Jean Asjilet . We need only remark that the funeral of the late Bro . A . Schmitt , which was most satisfactorily carried out by Bro . G . F . Baker , La Motte street , was of a most imposing and
solemn character , and that the tribute of respect shown to the departed brother reflects immeasurable credit upon the Freemasons of Jersey , whose appearance in full Masonic honcurs , to show their appreciation of the deceased , will not soon be forgotten . An oration was given over the grave by Bro . Durell , W . M ., La Cesaree Lodge , from which our space prevents
us giving more than the following extract : — " Albert Schmitt , wc bid you an eternal adieu I We cast a last sorrowing look on thy coffin ; but still we hope , far beyond the grave , the dawn of eternal life sheds upon us its heavenly light , and by the grave we proclaim our firm belief in thc existence of the great Architect of the Universe , and our constant hope , that when it pleasc-th
him to remove us from this , our temporary abode , we may accompany thee in that great Lodge upon high , where they , who have cirriecl out thc noble principles of our Order , will for ever live . Bro . Schmitt , good-bye , we will no longer heir thy voice , as of old , but thou wilt live in our hearts , and the noble example of thy life will not be
lost upon us . " Brethren , one more word , and I have done . Out brother has lived , as a mason should live ; he has died , as we should wiih to die ; for has he not accomplished the wish of the poet" Qu'ils meurent pleins de jours , que leur moit soi l " -deuree ; qu'un ami leur fetme les yeux . "
Masonic And General Tidings.
BRO . W . W . SQUIRES . Died , on Sunday , 21 st April , aged 37 , at his residence , Hardy-street , Nelson , New Zealand , after an illness of twelve days , William Wcstbrooke Squires , M > D > , eldest son of the late William Westbrooke Squires > of Liverpool . Deceased was born at Sti Germain-cn-Laj c , near Paris , Aug . 31 st , 1846 , and received his professional training at
Liverpool , Edinburgh , and Pisa . He was M . R . C . S ., England , and graduated as M . D . Edinburgh , 18 C 6 . His health being precarious he sought to benefit it by a voyage to this country , and he arrived in Nelson by the ship '' Magna Bona , " in December , iS 64 , and was induced to settle here in the practice of his profession , in which he continued until the time of his attack . Shortly after his arrival , he
was appointed Coroner , subsequently Public Health Offi-i cer , Consulting Surgeon to the Nelson Hospital , and he has filled other offices of importance in public matters . Deceased married on the 23 rd of April , 1872 , Catherine J . C , daughter of Mr . John Simpson of Moutere , by whom he had one son . He was presented with an affectionate address of condolence from the Southern Star Lodge on
the death of his wife , which look place on the 20 th Aug ., 1873 . As a good Mason , a skilful physician , a useful citizen , and a warm friend , his loss will be deeply felt for a longtime to come . But five weeks ago , in apparent health , deceased followed ttis remains of his brother to his long home , in which he is now called to join him .
Bro . Squires , M . D ., was first admitted to the light of Masonry , in St . David's Lodge , Edinburgh , ( 36 , S . C ., ) in 1 S 61 . when but twenty-one years of age , and in 1863 , was installed as a Companion , Royal Arch , in Edinburgh Chapter ( No . 1 , S . C . ) On the first of June , 1874 , he received thc degree of Prince , Rose Croix , and previous lo leaving for New Zealand , in July following , he had the
honour of being admitted to the 30 th Degree of thc Anlient and Accepted Scottish Rite . On his arrival at Nelson , and having resolved on taking up his abode there , he formed that lasting associa * tion with our worthy and worshipful friend and btother , Dr . Sealy , which remained Unbroken till his death , and on the 1 5 th ot August , 1 S 65 , affiliated lo the Southern Star
Lodge , ( 175 S . C . ) at a period when that star was certainly not in thc ascendant . Our brother came in at an opportune moment , as he was enabled , by his Masonic learning , and by the new enthusiasm he instilled , to stimulate the lodge in its weakness . In December , 1866 , and again in D . cember , 1867 , he was installed as Worshipful Master .
On the establishment ol the Trafalgar Royal Arch Chapter of Nelson , ( 157 , S . C . ) in 1874 , elected Second Principal ; as First Principal HI 18 7 6 , and re-clcctcd in 1877 , having previously filled the chair of Worshipful Mark Master in the Nelson Mark Lodge , under the constitution of England and Wales . In accordance with his wish his remains were brought
from his residence to the Masonic Hall , where a lodge was opened up to the third degree , when thc impressive ceremonies of a " Lodge of Sorrow " were gone through—and the Worshipful Master mule a beautiful and feeling oration . On the coffin ( on which was a beautiful cross t < f immortelles interwoven with acacia ) being removed from the Lodge , Messrs . Pitt , McDonald , Greenfield , and
Blundell were pall-bearers . About fifty Masonic brethren , their appropriate emblems covered with black crape—one of the brethren bearing thc Holy Bible—preceded thc hearse , and a number of Oddfellows and other citizens followed to the cemetery , where Brother the Ven . Arch Deacon Thorpe read the burial service , after which Bro . W . M , Stanton , the Worshipful Master , made a valedictory address , having
special reference to the Masonic career of the deceased brother , who , as it is well-known , had attained a distinguished , position in the Craft . It was listened to with marked attention . Sprigs of acacia were elropped into the grave , with a lambskin , or white leather apron . A few shovelsfull of earth , and the tomb closed over the mortal remains of one highly respected in all the
stations of life which he filled—as public officer , private friend , physician , husband , brother Mason—he did his duty . What more need we say . It is the one consolation to his sorrowing relatives . Most of ihe shops on the line of cortege were closed , and every token of respect paid to him on his last journey . —Nelson Advcriizer .
BRO . S . H . WAGSTAFF . Wc deeply regret having this week briefly to record the death of Bro . S . H . Wagstaff , P . M . of the Macdonald Lodge No . 1216 , Z . ; Macdonald Chapter , etc , which sad event took place on Thursday thc 20 th ult . Ihe funeral , which took place at Highgate Cemetery on the 24 th ult ., was attended by the principals and employes of the firm of Wheeler and Wilson , and a large number of the brethren of the Macdonald and other lodges .
BRO . J . R . McDANlEL . The Grand Commandery of Virginia , has issued the following obituary notice of their deceased P . G . C .: — " Alexandria 26 th of May , 1878 . The notes of sorrow and sadness resound throughout our Grand Jurisdiction . Our beloved Past Grand Commander , John Robin McDaniel , was called from his earthly labour on the 14 th
instant , in thc city of Washington , 111 the seventy-second year of his age . In all his relations of life he was true , true to his professions , true to every duty , true as a friend , true as a Templar . His memory merits this testimony of our affection . This circular will be promulgated to your
Commandery at its first meeting , and you are requested to testify , in a fitting manner , that respect which is due to the memory of the honoured dead . By order " R . E . ROBERT E . WITHERS , " Grand Commander . "