Obituary.

r . m the colony on the day constitution illy appointed for his reins ' al a ' ion into i flice , The opposition to the lime-honoured lOnglish procedure of a simple proclamation and subsequent investiture of ofiicers was formidable , but Bro . Baker fi mly refused to give way to clamour , and the clim . ix of the teacup tempest was the prevention of similar trouble in the future by the inclusion of a new article in the " Book of Constitutions , " whereby it is laid down that a re-elected Grand Master need not be re-installed . Bro . Baker was a veritable nunquam dormio in

Masonry , and " week in , week out , he was perforrrurtg some congenial function cr other , from consecrating a new lodge to installing a Master . His charity knew no bounds , for he was one ofthe founders of the homes for old and decayed Masons and widows of such , an Institution started in Melbourne many years ago . He was a ! s , o Piesident of the Immigrants' Asylum , a director of the Freemasons ' Hall Company from its initiation , and a founder of the Masonic Club in Melbourne ; whilst in many other directions his energy , good nature , and liberality

made themselves felt to excellent purpose amongst the community with which he had been for almost a lifetime so intimately associated . It goes without saying that fitting honours were accorded the funeral obsequies of so eminent a member of the Craft in that far distant part of her Majesty's dominions . At Christ Church , South Yarra , where the deceased had for long resided , the first portion of the burial service was performed , in the presence of the Grand Master . Meanwhile , a Masonic service was in progress in the city , with Bro . the Hon . A . J . Peacock ,

Pro Grand Master , presiding , who delivered a .-, eloquent oration . Thereafter , at the graveside , in the Melbourne cemetery , where repose the remains of the first Grand Master of Victoria , the last tributes of respect were paid by his numerous life-long friends and brothers in Masonry . The floral memorials were most elaborate , the prii cipal ones being from Lord Brassey , the United Grand Lodge , the directors of the Freemasons' Hall Company , the Grand Lodge of Tasmania , and many private lodges in town and country , including the deceased ' s mother lodge . W . F . L .

HRO . JOHN NEWTON , F . R . A . S ., P . G . P . Bro . John Newton , F . R . A . S ., the news of whose death will be received with deep regret , but more especially among his colleagues on the Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , has had a long and honourable career in Masonry . He appears to havebeen initiated on the 12 th April , 1861 , in the Lodge of Sincerity , No . 174 , and having six years later been elected and installed as W . Master , was on vacating the chair appointed to fill the

important office of Secretary . That he discharged his duties in this capacity to the entire satisfaction of the lodge may be judged from the fact that some 10 or more years later he was presented with an address of thanks , accompanied by a handsome gold watch and chain . This was done as recorded in the address " in recognition of the valuable services rendered to the lodge , and especially in acknowledgment of the zeal and efficiency with which he has for a number of years carried out the arduous and important duties of Secretary , and also as a

mark of personal esteem and friendship for the truly Masonic spirit always manifested by him towards his brethren of the lodge . " In 18 7 6 , he became the principal lounder , and was installed as the first W . Master of the Lodge of Loyalty , No . 1607 , and to his able conduct in the chair may be ascribed the good fortune which has since attended the career of that excellent lodge . He was exalted in the Chapter of Sincerity , attached to his mother lodge , in 1867 , and was installed in the chair as First Principal

in 1 S 71 . In the year 1870 he joined the Rose of Denmark Chapter No . 97 s , and was subsequently elected M . E . Z . He was , lastly , a supporter of all our Institutions , having qualified as Life Governor ol thc two Schools , and as Vice-Patron of the Benevolent Institntion ; while as regards the last named he had served five Stewardships , and constituted his wife a Vice-President , and sundiy of his children as Life Governors . He was , indeed , one of its staunchest supporter ? , and as a member of the House Committee took a particularly active

part in the regulation-of its affairs . But the crowning triumph of his career in lodge and chapter came in 1895 , when his Royal Highness the M . W . G . Master appointed him Grand Pursuivant , the honour thus conferred upon him being followed a few days later when he was invested Asst . G . D . C . in Supreme Grand Chapter . We will add that in his profession Bro . Newton was very highly esteemed . He had been a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society since 1862 , and was the author ol works oi acknowledged merit on Navigation and

Seamanship , his text-book entitled the " Seamanship Examiner , " having gone through many editions . Bro . Newton had been ailing , we believe , for some time past , but though his death may not have been altogether unanticipated , we none the less sympathise with the widow and children who are left to mourn his loss . The funeral took place in Brockley Cemetery on Wednesday , the 15 th instant , among those present in addition to the family being Bros . Griffiths , W . M . 174 ;

Lacey , P . M ., Treas , 174 ; Webb , P . M ., Sec . 174 ; Bulmer , P . M , ; Jones , P . M . ; Butcher , P . M . ; Moore , P . M . ; Bayley , P . M . ; Cocks , J . W . j Wm . Harvey , P . M ., I . P . Z . 174 ; Bulmer , S . D . ; J . J . Mustart , ] . D . ; Laundy , Capt . Cunningham , and Capt . Harvey Oates , of 174 ; Dunn , Dr . Cock , James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . W . Martin , and many other brethren and friends . Prominent among the wreaths were those sent by Lodges Nos . 174 and 1 G 07 , and the House Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .

Instruction.

Instruction .

HUGH OWEN LODGE , No . 2593 . A meeting was held on Friday , the ioth inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxfordstreet , when there were present Bros . J , B . Schrader , W . M . ; T . J . Phillips , S . VV . j Jas . Barnett , J . W . j H . G . Holland , P . M ., Preceptor ,- R . H . Nicholls , Treas . j Henry Thos . Kobelt , Sec ; C G . Ridgway , S . D . j Henry Tull , J . D . j Robt . Allingham , I . G . ; H . Saunion , P . M . * , J . Mayhew , A . W . Lockhart , C . T . W . Drake , A . J . Simpson , J . W . Whipp , and H . Ramsbottom . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Lockhart and Mayhew , acting as the candidates . The lodge was then closed .

Instruction.

WHITTINGTON LODGE , No . S 63 . A meeting was held on the Sth inst ., at the Red Lion , Poppin's-court , Fleet-slreet , when there were present Bros . Alfred Collins , W . M . ; Alex . Clarkson , S . W . j W . II . Latham , J . W . j A . V . II . Pauncefort , P . M ., Preceptor and | Treas . ; Henry Thos . Kobelt , Sec ; II . E . Francis , P . M ., S . D . ; J . Scarlett , J . D . ; Percy Driver . I . G . : and Robert Bell .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes oi the last meeting read and confirmed , The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Bell acting as the candidate . The Iodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 14 th instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . J . E . Thomas , W . M . ; C . T . Rayner , S . W . ; C . Isler , J . W . ; W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . F . Hardyment , Asst . Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , Treas . ; J . Duncan , P . M ., Sec ; C . Nicole , S . D . ; D . Taylor , J . D . ; R . E . Maskall , I . G . ; J . Birks , P . M . ; H . B . Harding , P . M . ; C . T . Barlow , P . M . ; T . A . Spencer , W . Fowler , G . Mortlock . W . I . Townsend , F . Henderson . E . P . Fischer , S . Cload . and A . Oliver , P . M .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Townsend being the candidate . The W . M . and S . VV . exchanged officers , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro , Birks as Master elect . Bro . E . P . Fischer was elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Isler was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his ofiicers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

Masonic Concert.

MASONIC CONCERT .

On Wednesday a very well-attended Masonic Charity Concert took p lace in thc Pillar Room of Cannon-street Hotel , organised by Bro . Walter Gladding , R . M . B . I . The chair was taken by Bro . Boulton , P . P . S . G . D , Essex , and an excellent programme of vocal and instrumental music was rendered , the principal artistes ( alj members of the Craft ) being Harry

Tipper ( Silver Bells ) , Alex . Edwards ( Cornet ) , Alex . Watson ( Elocutionist ) , Roland Henry ( Musical Sketches ) , Harry Greene ( Tenor ) , W . H . Berry ( Humorous ) , Wills Pagfe , and W . C . Hamilton . Bro . Fred Russell , in his " Ventriloquism up-to-date , " proved the tit-bit of the evening , time alone oreventine his responding to a spontaneous demand for an encore .

The duties of Musical Director were ably discharged by Bro . W . C . Hamilton , whilst Bro . E . J . Jose , presesided at the piano with his usual ability . The stewards were Bros . E . Smith , P . M . ; H . J . Seal , S . W . ; T . Threlford , J . D . ; and H . Cassweil . Bro . Walter Gladding was warmly congratulated upon the thorough success of his efforts in a worthy cause—the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .

Scotland.

Scotland .

THE PRECEPTORY OF THE TEMPLE IN GLASGOW

The annual meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , when there was a large attendance . Frater Sir Alex . Muir Mackenzie , Bart ., of Delvine , the Preceptor presided , and among those present were Fratres Principal Story , Sir Jas . Buchanan , Bart ., J . Dalrymple Duncan , Rev . Dr . Tulloch , Sheriff Mark Davidson , Major Fenton Newall , and Major F . W . Allan , Secretary . After the minutes were read

and approved of , three aspirants were introduced and installed as Novices , Esquires , and Knights . The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year : —

Frater Sir Alex . Muir Mackenzie , Bart . ... Preceptor . „ R . King Stewart ... ... ... Past Preceptor . „ James A . Reid ... ... ... Sub-Preceptor . „ Sir James Buchanan .., ... ... Marischal . „ A . A . Spe ' us ,.. ... ... Chancellor . bmpt Rnvd ... ... ... Almoner .

,, F . W . Allan ... ,., ... Secretary . „ James Provan ... ... ... Treasurer . ,, Rev . Principal Story , D . D . ... In ,.,.. ! .,:..,. , *; Rev . W . VV \ Tulloch , D . D j Chaplains . „ Sheriff Mark Davidson ... ... Banceniffer . .. H . G . Fenton-Newall ... ... Br . of the Vex . Bel .

,, William Bilsland ... ... ... Chamberlain . „ J . Cunningh-im Kay ... ... ... Steward . ,, Emile Berger ... ... ... Director of Music . ,, Rees Price ... ... ... ist Aide-de-Camp . „ J . Guthrie Smith ... ... ... 2 nd Aide-de-Camp ,

After election and installation of oflice-bearers , adjournment was made to the Windsor Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was partaken of , the Preceptor being chairman , and Major Allan , Croupier .

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