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Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The Committee of Management held their Regular jionthly Aleeting at Feemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst . Bro . A . C . Spaull , G . Std . Br ., presided , and there were present Bros . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; Charles Kempton , James Brett , P . G . P . ; W . Fisher , r Sheppard , G . C . Haslop , T . W . Whitmarsh , S . N . Abraham , P . G . P . ; A . R . Trew , W . J . Murlis , John
Barnett , H . Mason , W . Vincent , A . H . Hickman , G . E . Fairchild , T . B . Purchas , P . G . A . D . C ; C . J . Perceval , J . L . Anderson , W . Belchamber , A . Durrant , C 1 . R . Tijou , A . G . P . ; V . F . S . d'Arcy Brennan , Jas . Speller , J . Newton , T . B . Daniell , J . Hattersley , R . D . Cummings , R . A . Gowan , J . A . Farnfield , P . G . A . D . C . ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . P . Fitzgerald and Jas .
Terry , P . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) . The minutes of the June Committee having been read and verified , the SECRETARY reported the deaths ol one male and one widow annuitant . The Warden ' s report for the past month was read , and that of the
Finance Committee read , received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . It having been resolved to withdraw ^ 5000 from call and invest it in India Three per Cent . Stock , the proceedings terminated with the customary vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding . '
Annual Supper Of The Star Chapter Of Instruction, No. 1275.
ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE STAR CHAPTER OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1275 .
The annual supper of the above chapter of instruction was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall recently , under the presidency of Comp . C . N . McIntyre North , M . E . Z . of the mother chapter , supported by Comps . R . J . Voisey , M . E . Z . 1216 , and C H . Stone , J . elect
1 9 , as croupiers ; F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , M . E . Z . 172 ; H . G . Martin , M . E . Z . 1622 , J . 1275 ; Frank W . Williams , M . E . Z . 101 ; W . Davies , M . E . Z . 1091 ; A . C . Wood , M . E . Z . ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; J . Addington , P . Z . 1275 ; J . Pullen , J . 1622 ; Lorder Mackley , Dr . Adams , E . A . Rice , T . R . Cass , Rymer , Barr , Lewis Kirby , J . Dunn , Dr . Raw , and others .
After supper the toasts of The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry " and " The Grand Officers " were given by the M . E . Z ., and heartily responded to . The CHAIRMAN , in proposing " Prosperity to the Star Chapter of Instruction and Comp . Hilton , " said that fhe prosperity of the chapter of instruction of which thev were so proud had been closely allied with the
name of their excellent Preceptor , Comp . Hilton . The tree planted some five years ago was in a flourishing condition , thanks to the care of the head gardener , and owing to his unremitting attention to the ground work , copious watering , and training of the twigs , it had already borne such good fruit as the Rose and Sehvyn Chapters . The courtesy , zeal , and ability of
Comp . Hilton had made the chapter a pattern and exemplar , " whose influence was extending not only over the South of London ( where it had led the way to an increased interest in Royal Arch ceremonies ) , but to the North side , and even beyond the seas . In conclusion , the Chairman , in a few well-chosen words , expressed the gratitude and esteem which all the
members felt for their Preceptor , and the conviction , that so long as he was spared to be with them , the prosperity of the Star Chapter of Instruction was fully assured . Comp . F . HILTON , P . Z . 1275 , in thanking the Chairman and companions for their hearty congratulations at the success achieved , said it was peculiarly gratifying
to see not only so many Principals and Past Principals Present who were capable of doing good work , but also the enthusiastic young members whose budding promises made him proud to be head gardener for such 1 flourishing plantation ; he must , however , express m ' s indebtedness to their indefatigable S . E ., Comp . Stone ; the Treasurer , Comp . Voisey ; and Comp .
Grummant , who was ready and able at all times to undertake any office , and when he ( Comp . Hilton ) , was detained by business , he knew he had always someone o rel y upon . With regard to the remarks of the M . E . Z . as to the spread of the Royal Arch , the ceremony could only be acquired by attending chapters of instruction , a great change had taken place in these
nve years in South London ; instead of installations being left in the hands of a select few , Principals , in 'he majority of cases , could install their successors , ne was proud of the result of his labours , and his time W 'H spent in Masonic work ; enjoyable in the present would , in the future , be a retrospect untinged with regret .
Urnip . T . GRUMMANT , P . Z . 1275 , in proposing " The "With of the M . E . Z . ; " said he saw him initiated ; then aday or two afterwards saw him assist in bedding the £ P Mone of the Church for the Deaf and Dumb ; and ad watched him step by step pass with credit through P various , offices until he occupied the proud position iir , £ of his mother chapter , in virtue of which i
" -e ne had so ably presided over them that evening . te yknew that the reputation he had earned in the j Wt Was ably maintained , not only in the Star Chapter , his " \ A ^ Supreme Grand Chapter itseli , and he hoped n , „ 01 ufr iend Charley North would long be spared to
Sea t aS a P 7 " of the Star cha P > and for many ' to be one with them at the annual supper . t | , j P'C . N . MCINTYRE NORTH , Al . E . Z . 1275 , thanked l , i ^ "Panions , and said his old friend Tom , by calling w hich t e ^ ' * "" wittingly touched a hidden chord , " "Ongly vibrated when touched by the memories
Annual Supper Of The Star Chapter Of Instruction, No. 1275.
of the past . Charley was used by his old friends , Rennie Grimwood and Gumming ; it was a term of love from one more precious than all , in whose memory he had that night presented each companion with a blossom of honey-suckle—a wee slip tended with loving care until it grew to a height of some two or three feet—then given to her eldest and may be favourite son , now a
sturdy , much-prized plant 12 or 14 feet high ; a mass of bloom ; and , while thinking of her who had gone to the better land , the sight of these blossoms had suggested a method of marking his heartfelt appreciation of the honour they had done him in placing him in the chair . With regard to the manner in which he carried out his duties , the position of head ot the Star Chapter was a
very onerous and important one , as he had to follow in the footsteps of such companions as Grummant , Cowley , Addington , Hilton , and other Principals of the chapter . In Supreme Grand Chapter his proposition had led to results which could be regarded with satisfaction by both parties . For his part , his speech had been received with the most flattering attention in
Grand Chapter , and with praise and commendation from all parts of the United Kingdom ; while , on the other hand , his excellent opponent had been exalted to the rank of King of Prussia . With regard to his work in the Star Chapter , he would do all he could to justify the confidence of the companions , and to maintain in the future the reputation he had earned in the past .
Absent Companions and Ex . Comp . R . J . Wishart District G . S . N , of the D . G . C . of Malta , " was then given by the M . E . Z ., who said their old and esteemed companion had by his zeal and ability placed himself in the front line . He was District Grand Scribe N ., D . G . Registrar in the Craft and Mark , P . Z . 407 , M . E . Z . 515 , Member of General Committee D . G . C ., Auditor ,
Treasurer , & c , & c , in the Craft or Chapter , had already that year installed two W . M . 's in the chair , and he had written to say that on that evening he would be installing his third W . AL with the " Rose working" about the same time as their meeting , and that he "would be there in spirit . " He had sent his usual annual dainty , and they could only reciprocate
his hearty good wishes by drinking health and prosperity to him and his , and hope they would have his jolly face with them at the next or the following annual supper . " The toast of " The Principals and Past Principals " was responded to by Bros . H . G . MARTIN , M . E . Z . 1622 ; FR » NK W . WILLIAMS , M . E . Z . 101 ; WALTER DAVIES M . E . Z . 1901 ; and A . C . WOOD , Al . E . Z .
The toast of " The Treasurer , Comp . Voisey , M . E . Z 1216 , " was then given and responded to . As an old R . A . Mason he pointed out in an elegant speech to the younger members the necessity of thoroughly mastering the ritual and comprehending the sublime truth so closely interwoven in all its disquisitions . The M . E . Z ., in proposing the toast of " The S . E ., "
said that in their S . E . they had a stone which , as one of the foundation , had contributed largely to the stability of the structure , in quality of true grit , free from all vents and sand holes and other defects , laid in its natural bed , carefully tooled and worked , and whether required for a corner stone , a head stone , a keystone , or as a cap stone , would be admirably suited for any
position ; in conduct , as a Craftsman , a perfect ashlar , plumb , level , and square , and ( after years of patient writing in the R . A . ) now he was about to be placed in a golden setting . In ability he would turn out a brilliant of the purest water . Comp . C . H . STONE , J . elect 1901 , thanked the Al . E . Z . and companions , and would take the
opportunity of expressing how much they were indebted to that admirable paper , the Freemason , for so fully reporttheir proceedings ; during the last year 38 convocations were held , with 624 attendances , or an average of i 6 ' 4 ; 14 installations were worked ; 28 new members had joined ( making 16 9 on the roll ) , and out of their small contributions , after they had given this year
£ S 5 s . to the Girls' School they had a balance in hand ot £ 1 us . jd ., an admirable result which must be satisfactory to every one . The proceedings were enlivened by the artistic abilities of Comps . Barr , Williams , Stone , Salmon , and Bros . Hobley and Fairer . Comp . Grummant gave his nautical experience , which brought the meeting to an end .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
The operations in the busy centre of Malta have ceased for the usual summer recess , alter a very successful season . The universal expression of sympathy with the brethren in the loss of their lamented District Grand Master , Bro . Col . Marmaduke Ramsay , is deeply appreciated . A beautiful memorial cross is in course of erection in the Ta-Braxia cemetery—the tribute of
the district over which he ruled with such success for nearly five years . The appointment of Bro . Rear-Admiral Albert Hastings Markham , F . R . G . S ., as Dist . G . M ., Dist . G . M . M ., and Dist . G . Supt ., was enthusiastically received , and his installation in these respective capacities was availed of to give him a hearty welcome .
Among the popular appointments of the season are —Craft : Bros . J . Starkey , D . D . G . AL , re-appointed ; J . Kenyon , D . S . G . W . ; and Major C . J . Blake , D . J . G . W . Royal Arch : Comps . W . E . Cook , D . G . 2 nd Prin . ; J . Kenyon , D . G . 3 rd Prin . ; Hamilton Sharpe , D . G . S . E .
re-appointed ; and S . Leonard , D . G . S . N . Alark Bros . Pakiente , D . D . G . M ., re-appointed ; W . E . Cook , D . S . G . W . ; and C . H . Horsfall , D . J . G . W . Comp . Leonard was unfortunatel y one of the victims of the Victoria disaster . The deepest sympathy is
The Craft Abroad.
felt for Bro . Rear-Admiral Markham in his association with that terrible calamity . The private lodges lose six members—five from Zetland Lodge , 515 , and one from Union Lodge , 497 . The present Worshipful Masters are Bros . Major C . T . Blake , 349 ; C Richards , 407 ; Cannon ( Bermuda ) , 555 ; D . M . Bates , 1923 ; andG . W . Giles ,
1926 . Bros . Starkey and Cook are the Stewards respectively representing Malta for the Girls' and Boys' Schools . The lists will show that the district is alive to its duty in the cause of Charity . The district is very fortunate in having been courteously extended the aid of Bro .
McLeod , Sec . R . AI . I . for Boys , as its represenUtive on the English Charities . A conclave of the kni ghts of Red Cross of Rome and Constantine and Holy Sepulchre has been successfully inaugurated , the regular reports of which will be forwarded in course .
Leinsten Lodge , No . 3 8 7 , in Malta , after a good season under Bro . Lieut . Tinnock , W . AL , has gone into recess .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . H . G . BUSS , PAST . A . G . SEC . The death of Bro . H . G . Buss , who was Asst . G . Secretary of England from 1877 to 188 4 , wil 1 ° e very deeply regretted by the Craft generally . True , he had retired from active service for some nine years , but he had played a prominent part in Alasonry for more than 30 years previous to his retirement , and had rendered
splendid service to successive G . Secretaries during the greater part of that period . He received his appoint , ment as Second Clerk in the G . Secretary ' s office in 1855 , when the late Bro . W . H . White , who had served as G . Secretary either solely or conjointly with another for more than half-a-century , was still in harness . Thenceforward , firstly under Bro . W . Gray Clarke , and
then under Bros . John Hervey and Col . S . H . Clerke , until ill-health compelled him to seek the rest to which he was so fully entitled , Bro . Bussremained . it his post , his services becoming more and more valuable as his experience in the discharge of his official duties became more conspicuous , till in 18 77 the M . W . G . Master , on the advice of the late Bro . Hervey , conferred
upon him tbe collar of Asst . G . Secretary . During the whole of this period he succeeded in making himself , and remaining ever afterwards personally acceptable to all with whom he was brought in contact , nor has there been at any time a member of the Grand Secretary ' s staff who enjoyed a larger measure of popularity . His great geniality and kindness made him
welcome whenever he visited our lod ges and chapters , while his knowled ge of all the ins and outs of the origin and development of our lod ges was always and most readil y at the service of brethren who sought his advice on matters connected therewith . As to his career in lodges and chapters and other Alasonic bodies , it will no doubt suffice If wn mpniinn th ,. m ^ rn « -,.. « : 1 -- viiiu
" - ... > ...-... » . . v . .. x . IJlulllUlt III of his services . He was initiated in the Lodge of St . Mary , No . 63 , on the 19 th Alarch , 1846 . In I ' ebruary of the following year he joined the E gyptian Lodge , No . 27 , and having rapidly advanced through the minor offices to that of W . AL , was subsequently appointed Secretary , a post which he held for more than 20 years , and in which the many and signal services he rendered
to the lodge were again and again recognised , but notably in 1854 , when the members presented him with a handsome jewel , and again , in 1863 , when they gave him a gold watch . In 1855 he was one of the founders and first I . G . of the Canonbury Lodge , No . G 57 , then No . 955 ; and subsequently passed the chair and became Secretary . In 186 7 he assisted
in founding the Villiers Lodge , No . 1 194 , remaining a member until his death , and through his connection with it becoming a Prov . G . W . of Aliddlesex . He was exalted in the Domatic Chapter , No . 177 , and in 1856 was installed its First Principal , the post of Scribe E . being subsequently conferred upon him and retained for several years . In 1865 he had a hand in founding
the Hose ol Denmark Chapter , No . 975 , his services to R . A . Masonry being recognised in 1878 , when the Grand Z . conferred upon him the collar of G . Std . Br . of Supreme G . Chapter . It has already been mentioned that in 18 77 tne Cinco o ! Assistant Grand Secretary , which had previously been held by Bro . W . Farnfield from 1854 to 1866 , was conferred uoon Bro . Bns « .
while in 1880 that of Assistant Grand Scribe E . was bestowed upon him . In 1884 his health became so precarious that he found himself under the necessity of resigning , and Grand Lodge , in consideration of his long and faithful services , assigned him his full salary as a retiring pension . As regards our Institutions , Bro . Buss was a Life Governor of the
Boys' School and Benevolent Institution , and an annual subscriber of the Girls' School , and had served four Festival Stewardships , of which two were in behalf of the Old People , and one for each of the Schools . Bro . Buss died on Thursday , the 6 th instant , in the 80 th year of his age , and was buried in Highgate Cemetery on Tuesday , the nth instant , among the many friends and acquaintances , both within and outsinV M . i « nnr «
who attended at the graveside to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory being Messrs . John Green , Eustace Hervey , W . H . Libbis , and D . H . Jacobs , and Bros . E . Letchworth , G . Sec . ; James Terry , E . G . S B Sec . R . ALB . I . ; James Brett , P . G . P . ; A . A . Pendlebury A . G . Sec ; W . Dodd , W . H . Lee , Neville Green , A . J . Berry , J . H . Holt , Henry Sadler , G . Tyler-George Powell , Thomas J . Maidwell , Todd , Thomas ' F . Harrison , William Dance , and others . '
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Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The Committee of Management held their Regular jionthly Aleeting at Feemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst . Bro . A . C . Spaull , G . Std . Br ., presided , and there were present Bros . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; Charles Kempton , James Brett , P . G . P . ; W . Fisher , r Sheppard , G . C . Haslop , T . W . Whitmarsh , S . N . Abraham , P . G . P . ; A . R . Trew , W . J . Murlis , John
Barnett , H . Mason , W . Vincent , A . H . Hickman , G . E . Fairchild , T . B . Purchas , P . G . A . D . C ; C . J . Perceval , J . L . Anderson , W . Belchamber , A . Durrant , C 1 . R . Tijou , A . G . P . ; V . F . S . d'Arcy Brennan , Jas . Speller , J . Newton , T . B . Daniell , J . Hattersley , R . D . Cummings , R . A . Gowan , J . A . Farnfield , P . G . A . D . C . ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . P . Fitzgerald and Jas .
Terry , P . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) . The minutes of the June Committee having been read and verified , the SECRETARY reported the deaths ol one male and one widow annuitant . The Warden ' s report for the past month was read , and that of the
Finance Committee read , received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . It having been resolved to withdraw ^ 5000 from call and invest it in India Three per Cent . Stock , the proceedings terminated with the customary vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding . '
Annual Supper Of The Star Chapter Of Instruction, No. 1275.
ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE STAR CHAPTER OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1275 .
The annual supper of the above chapter of instruction was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall recently , under the presidency of Comp . C . N . McIntyre North , M . E . Z . of the mother chapter , supported by Comps . R . J . Voisey , M . E . Z . 1216 , and C H . Stone , J . elect
1 9 , as croupiers ; F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , M . E . Z . 172 ; H . G . Martin , M . E . Z . 1622 , J . 1275 ; Frank W . Williams , M . E . Z . 101 ; W . Davies , M . E . Z . 1091 ; A . C . Wood , M . E . Z . ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; J . Addington , P . Z . 1275 ; J . Pullen , J . 1622 ; Lorder Mackley , Dr . Adams , E . A . Rice , T . R . Cass , Rymer , Barr , Lewis Kirby , J . Dunn , Dr . Raw , and others .
After supper the toasts of The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry " and " The Grand Officers " were given by the M . E . Z ., and heartily responded to . The CHAIRMAN , in proposing " Prosperity to the Star Chapter of Instruction and Comp . Hilton , " said that fhe prosperity of the chapter of instruction of which thev were so proud had been closely allied with the
name of their excellent Preceptor , Comp . Hilton . The tree planted some five years ago was in a flourishing condition , thanks to the care of the head gardener , and owing to his unremitting attention to the ground work , copious watering , and training of the twigs , it had already borne such good fruit as the Rose and Sehvyn Chapters . The courtesy , zeal , and ability of
Comp . Hilton had made the chapter a pattern and exemplar , " whose influence was extending not only over the South of London ( where it had led the way to an increased interest in Royal Arch ceremonies ) , but to the North side , and even beyond the seas . In conclusion , the Chairman , in a few well-chosen words , expressed the gratitude and esteem which all the
members felt for their Preceptor , and the conviction , that so long as he was spared to be with them , the prosperity of the Star Chapter of Instruction was fully assured . Comp . F . HILTON , P . Z . 1275 , in thanking the Chairman and companions for their hearty congratulations at the success achieved , said it was peculiarly gratifying
to see not only so many Principals and Past Principals Present who were capable of doing good work , but also the enthusiastic young members whose budding promises made him proud to be head gardener for such 1 flourishing plantation ; he must , however , express m ' s indebtedness to their indefatigable S . E ., Comp . Stone ; the Treasurer , Comp . Voisey ; and Comp .
Grummant , who was ready and able at all times to undertake any office , and when he ( Comp . Hilton ) , was detained by business , he knew he had always someone o rel y upon . With regard to the remarks of the M . E . Z . as to the spread of the Royal Arch , the ceremony could only be acquired by attending chapters of instruction , a great change had taken place in these
nve years in South London ; instead of installations being left in the hands of a select few , Principals , in 'he majority of cases , could install their successors , ne was proud of the result of his labours , and his time W 'H spent in Masonic work ; enjoyable in the present would , in the future , be a retrospect untinged with regret .
Urnip . T . GRUMMANT , P . Z . 1275 , in proposing " The "With of the M . E . Z . ; " said he saw him initiated ; then aday or two afterwards saw him assist in bedding the £ P Mone of the Church for the Deaf and Dumb ; and ad watched him step by step pass with credit through P various , offices until he occupied the proud position iir , £ of his mother chapter , in virtue of which i
" -e ne had so ably presided over them that evening . te yknew that the reputation he had earned in the j Wt Was ably maintained , not only in the Star Chapter , his " \ A ^ Supreme Grand Chapter itseli , and he hoped n , „ 01 ufr iend Charley North would long be spared to
Sea t aS a P 7 " of the Star cha P > and for many ' to be one with them at the annual supper . t | , j P'C . N . MCINTYRE NORTH , Al . E . Z . 1275 , thanked l , i ^ "Panions , and said his old friend Tom , by calling w hich t e ^ ' * "" wittingly touched a hidden chord , " "Ongly vibrated when touched by the memories
Annual Supper Of The Star Chapter Of Instruction, No. 1275.
of the past . Charley was used by his old friends , Rennie Grimwood and Gumming ; it was a term of love from one more precious than all , in whose memory he had that night presented each companion with a blossom of honey-suckle—a wee slip tended with loving care until it grew to a height of some two or three feet—then given to her eldest and may be favourite son , now a
sturdy , much-prized plant 12 or 14 feet high ; a mass of bloom ; and , while thinking of her who had gone to the better land , the sight of these blossoms had suggested a method of marking his heartfelt appreciation of the honour they had done him in placing him in the chair . With regard to the manner in which he carried out his duties , the position of head ot the Star Chapter was a
very onerous and important one , as he had to follow in the footsteps of such companions as Grummant , Cowley , Addington , Hilton , and other Principals of the chapter . In Supreme Grand Chapter his proposition had led to results which could be regarded with satisfaction by both parties . For his part , his speech had been received with the most flattering attention in
Grand Chapter , and with praise and commendation from all parts of the United Kingdom ; while , on the other hand , his excellent opponent had been exalted to the rank of King of Prussia . With regard to his work in the Star Chapter , he would do all he could to justify the confidence of the companions , and to maintain in the future the reputation he had earned in the past .
Absent Companions and Ex . Comp . R . J . Wishart District G . S . N , of the D . G . C . of Malta , " was then given by the M . E . Z ., who said their old and esteemed companion had by his zeal and ability placed himself in the front line . He was District Grand Scribe N ., D . G . Registrar in the Craft and Mark , P . Z . 407 , M . E . Z . 515 , Member of General Committee D . G . C ., Auditor ,
Treasurer , & c , & c , in the Craft or Chapter , had already that year installed two W . M . 's in the chair , and he had written to say that on that evening he would be installing his third W . AL with the " Rose working" about the same time as their meeting , and that he "would be there in spirit . " He had sent his usual annual dainty , and they could only reciprocate
his hearty good wishes by drinking health and prosperity to him and his , and hope they would have his jolly face with them at the next or the following annual supper . " The toast of " The Principals and Past Principals " was responded to by Bros . H . G . MARTIN , M . E . Z . 1622 ; FR » NK W . WILLIAMS , M . E . Z . 101 ; WALTER DAVIES M . E . Z . 1901 ; and A . C . WOOD , Al . E . Z .
The toast of " The Treasurer , Comp . Voisey , M . E . Z 1216 , " was then given and responded to . As an old R . A . Mason he pointed out in an elegant speech to the younger members the necessity of thoroughly mastering the ritual and comprehending the sublime truth so closely interwoven in all its disquisitions . The M . E . Z ., in proposing the toast of " The S . E ., "
said that in their S . E . they had a stone which , as one of the foundation , had contributed largely to the stability of the structure , in quality of true grit , free from all vents and sand holes and other defects , laid in its natural bed , carefully tooled and worked , and whether required for a corner stone , a head stone , a keystone , or as a cap stone , would be admirably suited for any
position ; in conduct , as a Craftsman , a perfect ashlar , plumb , level , and square , and ( after years of patient writing in the R . A . ) now he was about to be placed in a golden setting . In ability he would turn out a brilliant of the purest water . Comp . C . H . STONE , J . elect 1901 , thanked the Al . E . Z . and companions , and would take the
opportunity of expressing how much they were indebted to that admirable paper , the Freemason , for so fully reporttheir proceedings ; during the last year 38 convocations were held , with 624 attendances , or an average of i 6 ' 4 ; 14 installations were worked ; 28 new members had joined ( making 16 9 on the roll ) , and out of their small contributions , after they had given this year
£ S 5 s . to the Girls' School they had a balance in hand ot £ 1 us . jd ., an admirable result which must be satisfactory to every one . The proceedings were enlivened by the artistic abilities of Comps . Barr , Williams , Stone , Salmon , and Bros . Hobley and Fairer . Comp . Grummant gave his nautical experience , which brought the meeting to an end .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
The operations in the busy centre of Malta have ceased for the usual summer recess , alter a very successful season . The universal expression of sympathy with the brethren in the loss of their lamented District Grand Master , Bro . Col . Marmaduke Ramsay , is deeply appreciated . A beautiful memorial cross is in course of erection in the Ta-Braxia cemetery—the tribute of
the district over which he ruled with such success for nearly five years . The appointment of Bro . Rear-Admiral Albert Hastings Markham , F . R . G . S ., as Dist . G . M ., Dist . G . M . M ., and Dist . G . Supt ., was enthusiastically received , and his installation in these respective capacities was availed of to give him a hearty welcome .
Among the popular appointments of the season are —Craft : Bros . J . Starkey , D . D . G . AL , re-appointed ; J . Kenyon , D . S . G . W . ; and Major C . J . Blake , D . J . G . W . Royal Arch : Comps . W . E . Cook , D . G . 2 nd Prin . ; J . Kenyon , D . G . 3 rd Prin . ; Hamilton Sharpe , D . G . S . E .
re-appointed ; and S . Leonard , D . G . S . N . Alark Bros . Pakiente , D . D . G . M ., re-appointed ; W . E . Cook , D . S . G . W . ; and C . H . Horsfall , D . J . G . W . Comp . Leonard was unfortunatel y one of the victims of the Victoria disaster . The deepest sympathy is
The Craft Abroad.
felt for Bro . Rear-Admiral Markham in his association with that terrible calamity . The private lodges lose six members—five from Zetland Lodge , 515 , and one from Union Lodge , 497 . The present Worshipful Masters are Bros . Major C . T . Blake , 349 ; C Richards , 407 ; Cannon ( Bermuda ) , 555 ; D . M . Bates , 1923 ; andG . W . Giles ,
1926 . Bros . Starkey and Cook are the Stewards respectively representing Malta for the Girls' and Boys' Schools . The lists will show that the district is alive to its duty in the cause of Charity . The district is very fortunate in having been courteously extended the aid of Bro .
McLeod , Sec . R . AI . I . for Boys , as its represenUtive on the English Charities . A conclave of the kni ghts of Red Cross of Rome and Constantine and Holy Sepulchre has been successfully inaugurated , the regular reports of which will be forwarded in course .
Leinsten Lodge , No . 3 8 7 , in Malta , after a good season under Bro . Lieut . Tinnock , W . AL , has gone into recess .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . H . G . BUSS , PAST . A . G . SEC . The death of Bro . H . G . Buss , who was Asst . G . Secretary of England from 1877 to 188 4 , wil 1 ° e very deeply regretted by the Craft generally . True , he had retired from active service for some nine years , but he had played a prominent part in Alasonry for more than 30 years previous to his retirement , and had rendered
splendid service to successive G . Secretaries during the greater part of that period . He received his appoint , ment as Second Clerk in the G . Secretary ' s office in 1855 , when the late Bro . W . H . White , who had served as G . Secretary either solely or conjointly with another for more than half-a-century , was still in harness . Thenceforward , firstly under Bro . W . Gray Clarke , and
then under Bros . John Hervey and Col . S . H . Clerke , until ill-health compelled him to seek the rest to which he was so fully entitled , Bro . Bussremained . it his post , his services becoming more and more valuable as his experience in the discharge of his official duties became more conspicuous , till in 18 77 the M . W . G . Master , on the advice of the late Bro . Hervey , conferred
upon him tbe collar of Asst . G . Secretary . During the whole of this period he succeeded in making himself , and remaining ever afterwards personally acceptable to all with whom he was brought in contact , nor has there been at any time a member of the Grand Secretary ' s staff who enjoyed a larger measure of popularity . His great geniality and kindness made him
welcome whenever he visited our lod ges and chapters , while his knowled ge of all the ins and outs of the origin and development of our lod ges was always and most readil y at the service of brethren who sought his advice on matters connected therewith . As to his career in lodges and chapters and other Alasonic bodies , it will no doubt suffice If wn mpniinn th ,. m ^ rn « -,.. « : 1 -- viiiu
" - ... > ...-... » . . v . .. x . IJlulllUlt III of his services . He was initiated in the Lodge of St . Mary , No . 63 , on the 19 th Alarch , 1846 . In I ' ebruary of the following year he joined the E gyptian Lodge , No . 27 , and having rapidly advanced through the minor offices to that of W . AL , was subsequently appointed Secretary , a post which he held for more than 20 years , and in which the many and signal services he rendered
to the lodge were again and again recognised , but notably in 1854 , when the members presented him with a handsome jewel , and again , in 1863 , when they gave him a gold watch . In 1855 he was one of the founders and first I . G . of the Canonbury Lodge , No . G 57 , then No . 955 ; and subsequently passed the chair and became Secretary . In 186 7 he assisted
in founding the Villiers Lodge , No . 1 194 , remaining a member until his death , and through his connection with it becoming a Prov . G . W . of Aliddlesex . He was exalted in the Domatic Chapter , No . 177 , and in 1856 was installed its First Principal , the post of Scribe E . being subsequently conferred upon him and retained for several years . In 1865 he had a hand in founding
the Hose ol Denmark Chapter , No . 975 , his services to R . A . Masonry being recognised in 1878 , when the Grand Z . conferred upon him the collar of G . Std . Br . of Supreme G . Chapter . It has already been mentioned that in 18 77 tne Cinco o ! Assistant Grand Secretary , which had previously been held by Bro . W . Farnfield from 1854 to 1866 , was conferred uoon Bro . Bns « .
while in 1880 that of Assistant Grand Scribe E . was bestowed upon him . In 1884 his health became so precarious that he found himself under the necessity of resigning , and Grand Lodge , in consideration of his long and faithful services , assigned him his full salary as a retiring pension . As regards our Institutions , Bro . Buss was a Life Governor of the
Boys' School and Benevolent Institution , and an annual subscriber of the Girls' School , and had served four Festival Stewardships , of which two were in behalf of the Old People , and one for each of the Schools . Bro . Buss died on Thursday , the 6 th instant , in the 80 th year of his age , and was buried in Highgate Cemetery on Tuesday , the nth instant , among the many friends and acquaintances , both within and outsinV M . i « nnr «
who attended at the graveside to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory being Messrs . John Green , Eustace Hervey , W . H . Libbis , and D . H . Jacobs , and Bros . E . Letchworth , G . Sec . ; James Terry , E . G . S B Sec . R . ALB . I . ; James Brett , P . G . P . ; A . A . Pendlebury A . G . Sec ; W . Dodd , W . H . Lee , Neville Green , A . J . Berry , J . H . Holt , Henry Sadler , G . Tyler-George Powell , Thomas J . Maidwell , Todd , Thomas ' F . Harrison , William Dance , and others . '