Craft Masonry.

rendered by the Installing Master . The W . M ., in eulogistic terms , commented upon the magnificent working of the I . P . M ., and the esteem he was held in by the brethren , and presented him with a Past Master ' s collar and beautifully-chased silver jewel from the 19 initiates he had had during the last two years , with their earnest desire that he would long live to wear the same . Bro . T . R . Busby very suitably and feelingly accepted the same as a token of their appreciation . The names of the subscribers are Bros . J . H . Caudell , O . R . Goring , R . J . De Mel , A . E . Brain , J . Butzbach , G .

Kriegbaum , J . Hoffer , G . D . Allessandn , H . E . Jenkins , H . D . Chibnall , P . Lecheces , R . Wilson , C . Rebiere , W . Abbiss , E . Mills , J . B . Dick , H . H . Targett , J . H . Callcott , and J . VV . Breedon . Another very pleasing duty the W . M . said he had to perform , and that was to present to the l . P . M . and Installing Master a silver tea service in commemoration of his second consecutive year of Mastership—a circumstance > : which had not occurred before in the lodge . The l . P . M . was a most worthy brother , and the brethren were indeed proud of him . He ( the VV . M . ) hoped that the handsome tea

service would be handed down in Bro . T . R . Busby ' s family from generation to generation as a token of their love and affection . In reply , Bro . Busby , who spoke with eYnotion , thanked the brethren most cordially for their beautiful present . It was , indeed , very gratifying to know that his services had been appreciated , and it would remind him for years to come that he should never forget the many happy hours he had spent in the lodge . A bar was also added to his Past Master ' s jewel , which he greatly appteciated . It was resolved there should be placed upon the minutes a vote of

condolence with his Majesty the King on the death of her Most Gracious Majesty our late most revered and beloved Queen . Bro . Thos . Grummant , P . M ., Sfc , announced the serious illness of Bro . Thiellay , P . M ., 1 ' reas ., and also Bro . R . VV . Foster , elected J . W ., whose absence was caused by an accident . It was resolved that a letter of sympathy be written to both those biethren earnestly hoping for their speedy recovery . A candidate was proposed for initiation . The business of the lodge ended , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet

at which the W . M ., Bro . S . E . tirmirger , pre ided . The cloth removed , the VV . M ., in very able and feeling terms , spoke of the national great loss in the death of the late beloved Queen , and btiefly presented the toast of " His Majesty the King . " Bro ! T . R . Busby , l . P . M ., next gave the toast of the evening , that of " The W . M ., " who had succeeded to that exalted position and now having attained it , none could be more worthy to fill the same . He , the l . P . M ., was confident that under the able presidency of the W . M . the lodge would have a most successful yeir . The toast was most cordially received .

In reply , Bro . S . E . Fitminger , W . M ., thanked the brethren most sincerely for drinking to his health so cordially and took it as a very great honour . It was , indeed , a proud moment to him , and he could not he Ip looking back for m ? ny yeats and noting the perfect unity that had existed among them , and his earnest desire would be that during the coming year that perfect love and harmony would prevail which characterised Freemasonry and continue for very many years to come .

The W . M . next presented the toast of "Bro . Installing Master" in eulogistic terms , his splendid knowledge of the ritual could not hi excelled and had gratified the brethren beyond measure . Bro . llusby , I . P . M ., was very grateful for their receptioi . He had done his best to deserve their approbation and should continue to do his very utmost for the benefit of the lodge . The toast of " Bro . Initiates" was presentel by thj VV . M . in most appreciative terms , and duly responded to by Bros . Warren , I ' oroni , and Divey .

The W . M . next most cordially proposed the toast of " The Visitors , " and stated the pleasure it afforded the brethren to welcome them . The toast was most forcibly replied to by Bros . Cornford , Stone , Perkin , Berry , Martin , Rimbault , and A . de Bernales . The toast of "The Past Masters , Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers of the Lodge , " was presented by the W . M . in eloquent terms , and specially regretting the absence of their esteemed Bro . Thiellay , Treas ., through illness .

In reply , Bro . Thos . Grummant , P . M ., stated it gave him great pleasure to respond . It was now nearly a quarter of a century since his initiation , and for 15 years he had been Secretary to the lodge . He would like to add one word with respect to our noble King , our Grand Master ; all wished him long life , health , and happiness during his reign . As the Secretary of the lodge he felt it an honour to serve in that capacity , which he had done under many worthy Masters ; but of the W . M ., whom he had known from infancy , he was especially proud . He also paid a high compliment on the I . P . M ., who had carried out the duties of W . M . for two succeeding years , and the

19 initiates rewarded him with their testimony . There was another great feature in the ledge which he was delighted was growing , and that was Benevolence . The Charitybox had received the sum of live guineas that evening , and he trusted that true Masonic spirit would continue to grow . The one sad incident was the absence of their esteemed Treasurer , Bro . Thiellay , but they all hoped for his speedy recovery . At that moment cloud seemed overhanging the lodge , but he earnestly hoped it would soon rise , and the horizon be clear and bright long before the W . M . was leaving the chair . For their kind expressions always extended to him he most heartily thanked them . The Tyler ' s toast closed an eventful evening .

St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 2259 . ' I he monlhly mectirg of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Thorne , West Yorkshire , on Wednesday , the Gth inst ., when there were present Bros . E . Simoson , VV . M . ; E . Hirst , l . P . M . ; T . J . Smith , S . W . ; B . Maskill , J . W . ; W . P . Robotham . Org . ; E . Donkin , Treas . ; | . Constable , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; T . R . R . Marsdin , J . D . ; Theo . Barber , D . C ; J . Acaster . I . G . ; F . Pine , Tyler ; E . Shillito , and J . T . Robotham . Visitors : Bros . T . VV . Turner , I . P . M ., and C . Ord , Stwd . of 242 .

The minutes of the last lodge were read , also an account of the part the Freemasons of Thorne took on the general mourning day for our late beloved Sovereign . Two nanus were brought forward lor " exclusion , " but the decision was left until next lodge .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . W . INGRAM PASHLER , P . M ., P . Z . The members of the Craft in the Province of Cambridgeshire and beyond will learn with regret of the death of Bro . William Ingram Pashler ( a native of Ely ) , which took p lace at his residence , Caldccote Rectory , near Cambridge , on the 12 th instant . For 24 years he had been the dispenser at Addenbrooke ' s Hospital at Cambridge , and was held in high esteem by the medical

and nursing staff . Ill-health caused him to resign his post last Christmas . He was an eager and expert Craftsman . Initiated in the Scientific Lodge , No . 88 , Cambridge , in February , 1 SS 0 , he pasted through all the ollices and held the position of W . M . in 1887 . He was subsequently appointed J . D . in the province . He was also proficient in Royal Arch Masonry , and occupied the chair of M . E . Z . in the Pythagoras Chapter , No . S 3 , in 1890 , being

subsequently appointed Provincial Grand Registrar . In social life Bro . l ' ashler was exceedingly popular , and his company was much appreciated . In the time of the old Bijou Amateurs , connected with the Cambridge Junior Conservative Club , he took a prominent part in the performances of that popular dramatic company . He was married , but loft no children . The funeral took place at ( Jaldecote village to-day ( Friday ) .

MR . JOHN DRAPER SADLI ' . R . Ihe < l' - ; itl < is announced of Mr . John Draper Sidler , the sjcund sou ul the 1 de Pro . Charles Sadler , of the Mitre Hole , Hampton Court .

The Passing Of The Queen.

THE PASSING OF THE QUEEN .

" Here at last I mill rest with thec : itiith thee in Christ I ioill arise again . " Inscribed over the entrance to the costly and beautiful Royal Mausoleum at Frogmore , erected by the Queen as the burial place of the Prince Consort and herself . DEDICATED TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND KAISER . Across the silent highway pass her ships ,

The minute guns resounding as she goes ; The sentinels of war with drooping flags Guard their great Queen ; no enemy oppose . Two Admirals of the Fleet their vigil keep , The King and Kaiser , Mourners of the Dead ; The solemn requiem music saddens all , As speeds the corse towards its long narrow bed

The Chapclle Ardente , lit with tapers tall , Just seen as the Alberta passes by , Makes all hearts grieve , and many a brave man weeps , The mournful scene brings tears to many an eye . The Majesty of Death is o ' er the sea ,

Though brilliant gleams the sun this winter day ; Through the long avenue of mighty ships The sad procession goes its stately way . She rests in harbour through the silent night , Watched by her sailors whom she loved so well ; The morning comes , and e ' en the skies must weep ; Her soldiers claim her ; their love who can tell !

Field Marshals follow in her mournful train , The King and Kaiser , faithful as before ; Monarclis and Embassies from distant lands , So grand a funeral ne'er was seen of yore . Through the great City millions watch her pass ; Silent and sorrowful , feeling sore Death ' s sting A ray of sunlight through the cloudy mass

Shines on our Edward , every inch a King . The soldier ' s daughter passes to her rest On pall-enshrouded minister of war , With glittering crown , and orb , and sceptre placed Upon her loyal soldiers' funeral car . The Queen , Princesses in their garb of woe ,

Ride through the ranks of warriors brave and true , And so to Royal Windsor on they go : Thy loss , Victoria , we shall ever rue . St . George ' s Chapel thronged with England ' s great Receives her body . Hush ! for now we pray : Our Prelates , Cantors , Lictors , take their part In solemn obsequies this fateful day .

They leave her there to rest the Sabbath o ' er , Where knightly banners float and all is still ; Fair flowers , and wreaths from loving subjects , friends , Their perfume sweet the glorious fane doth fill . Then to thc Mausoleum where He lies ,

Her well-loved husband , Albeit , named the Good ; They meet above , and where love never dies ; Behind the veil now all is understood . * * # # * The mourners now depart , but one we crave—To thank in England ' s name for that he came Straight from the midst of pleasure to our shores To tend our Queen . His praise we now acclaim .

We English , Sire , now never can forget Your coming in our trouble and distress ; Come weal or woi , we may establish yet—A peaceful treaty to stand storm or stress . Fly standards high , and greet the Emperor now ; Cheer loudly as he leaves our friendly shore Gold bless you , Sire ! Our prayer is only meet , And may He guard you , bless you , evermore

February 6 th , 1901 . EMRA . HOLMES , K . C . T . NOTK . —In the midst of the festivities at Berlin during the celebration of the Prussian monarchy the German Emperor came to England to see the dying Queen , and comfort his Royal relatives . He followed her funeral car—a drapeii gun carriage , on which was placed the emblems of her Sovereignty—in the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet , with the King in the same dressin

compli-, ment to the English Navy ; and when the procession passed through London both Princes rode as chief mourners in the uniform of Field-Marshals—a rank to which the King had just appointed his nephew , who said he was proud to wear thc- dress of the Duke of Wellington and Earl Roberts . The passage across the Solent was made through the magnificent fleet in glorious weather , but the landing of the body , on Saturday , the 2 nd instanl , and entraining of the mourners , was amidst

heavy showers . It was fine , but cloudy , in London ; but the sun shone out momentarily on the King—a happy omen . The conduct of the millions in the streets , all in black , was beyond all praise . The King , in his message to tin Army , spoke of the Queen as a soldier ' s daughter . The feeling is universal that the German Emperor ' s more than sympathetic attitude towards England has greatly endeared him to the people who loved and reverenced their Queen . The icsult , it is hoped , maybe far reaching in the interests of peace .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

St . George ' s Chapter , No . 242-An eineigency chapter was held in the Masonic Rooms , Doncaster , on Friday , the Sih instant . Present .- Comps . H . A . Fenton , M . E . Z . ; F . J . Forth , IL ; W . Langbridge , J . and S . E . ; VV . Fretwell , I . P . Z . ; C . E . Boomer , S . N . ; J . Constable , P . Z .. P . S . ; 1 " . H . Buckland , 1 st A . S .: F . J . Forth , Treas . ; C Ord , T . VV . Turner , and VV . Ma « nn , Janitor . Comp . E . Simpson , S . N . 422 , was a visitor . Bro . S . VV . S . Taylor , I . G . 242 , was exalted in the S . D . of a R . A . M . by ^ K . Z . aid P . S . Arrangements were afterwards made for the installation on the 2 i 1 " mutant .