Obituary.

happy relief from long-drawn-out torture , that could only have one ending , and which eventually was most mercifully shortened by a more rapidly fatal disease . For some years he had been sorely afflicted , and btrely 12 months ago the surgeon ' s knife removed one of his arms at the shoulder . His otherwise robust constitution enabled him to make a rapid recovery , and his many friends hoped that he might be spared to a green old age ; but the hope was vain , and on the

30 th October he passed away in the arms of his devoted nurse and helpmate . His friend and pastor , Mr . Frisiuy , was also present , and narrates that at the closing scene our dying biother expressed gratitude for the sympathy and kindness shown by many friends . His death is a great loss to the Hamburg Lutheran Church , ol which he had been an active supporter for 30 years ; and the Teutonic Societies in London will miss

him in many » directions , for he was on the Council of the German Orphan Asylum , and interested in various other soc ' ul bodies maintained by his fellow colonists . He possessed a remarkably mild and equable temperament , ever courteous and gentle , though firm when occasion so demanded . He collected a very respectable Masonic library , of which , unlike some of our brethren , he knew the contents , and had a number of interesting curios and trifles connected with

the Order . From his position in our Grand Lodge he naturally devoted much of his attention to subjects germane to that office . Bro . Kupferschmidt was born at Dantzig , in Prussii , on the 27 th August , Ji 840 , and in 1 S 63 joined the staff of Messrs . Richard Brandt and Co ., of this city , where his assiduity , ability , and fidelity were so highly appreciated that he became almost as much the friend as the employe of the principal . Bro . Richard Brandt ,. who was Grand Secretary for

German Correspondence in 1861-70 , repeatedly spoke of him in terms of the highest commendation as a man on whom he placed complete reliance , and it , therefcre , need cause no surprise that he remained with this firm to the last—a period of 38 years . Bro . Kupferschmidt was initiated on the ist November , 1875 , in the Pilgrim Lodge , No . 238 ( which still exercises the unique privilege of working the old Hamburg ritual in the tongue of the

" Fatherland " ); in due time he served various offices , and became VV . M . 1883-4 , and Treasurer for the past 13 years . He proved an excellent chancellor of the exchequer , as their balance-sheet testifies . He was also a member of the Inner Circle of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 , and occupied the cluir in 1896-7 . The Srcretaryship of German Correspondence has always been conferred on a member of No ; 238 , and our Bro . Kupferschmidt became A . G . S . G . C .

in 1895 . The remains were interred on the 2 nd ult ., in Highgate Cemetery . On the cortege reaching the mortuary chapel a most impressive sermon in German was conducted by his eloquent pastor , Kirchenrath F . Frisius , and the intense feeling he displayed was reflected in his audience ; all trily mourned a departed friend . Bro . William Lake , A G . S ., represented Grand Lodge , while his mother lodgesent a large contingent headed by Bros . Fr . Stiitzer , W . M ., Robert Bielz ,

P . M ., and the '' father of the lodge , " C . Sevin , P . M . ; and the Quatuor Coronati sent Bros . Gotthelf Greiner , W . M . elect ( also a member of the Pilgrim ) , W . H . Rylands , . P . M ., and Edward Macbean , P . M . There was a profuse display of wreaths , many very beautiful , from person il friends and various bodies with which the deceased had been associated , including both the Pilgrim and the Quatuor Coronati Lodges , which thus marked their respect for their late Past Master .

BRO . ADAM J . BERRY , P . M ., P . Z . k The sad duty devolves upon us of recording the death of Bro . Adam J , Berry , a clerk in Grand Secretary's office of 25 years' standing , who died , after a very brief illness , on Saturday , the 14 th instant . He was initiated in the Canonbury Lodge , No . C 57 , in 1858 , and joined the New Finsbury Park Lodge , No ,

1695 , of which at the time of his decease he was the oldest Past Master , as well as a founder in 18 77 . In the Royal Arch he was P . Z . and Scribe E . of the Duke of Conmught Chapter , No . 1524 . In addition , he was a Life Governor of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and a Life Subscriber of both our Schools . The funeral was appointed to take place at St . Marylebone Cemetery , East Finchley , lo-day ( Friday ) .

BRO . FREDERICK SORTAIN HANCOCK . We much regret to announce the death of Bro . Frederick Sortain Hancock , P . M , and Treasurer of the Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity , No . 663 , Devizes , which took place on Friday , the 6 th instant , at the Bear Hotel , Devizes . Bro . Hancock joined this lodge on the 15 th February , 18 77 , froTi the Royal Albert Edward Lodge , No . 906 , Weston Bath , and was elected Treasurer and Charity

Representative thereof on the 20 th December , 1889 , and these offices he held at the time of his death . He had served several Stewardships for the Masonic Charities and was a Life Governor of each . In June last , he represented the Province of Wiltshire at the annual festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , when his list amounted to some . £ 400 . He was a PM . and P . P . G . R . Wilts , in Craft Masonry ; P . Z . and P . P . G . H . Wilts , and Treasurer of Chapter of

Harmony , N 0 . 663 ; P . M ., P . S . G . W . Wilts , and Treasurer of the Wiltshire Keystone Mark Lodge , No . 178 ; and a P . C . N , and Treasurer of the Wiltshire Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners attached thereto . He was a most ardent Freemason , and his loss will be severely felt by the different Masonic boditsto which he belonged , and by the province generally . The funeral took plice 00 . Tuesdiy , the 10 th , instant , at Licksbrooke Cemetery , Bath , and was attended by several brethren and friends from Devizes , in addition to the relatives and friends at Bath .

The Royal Hospital For Children And Women.

THE ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN AND WOMEN .

Situated in one of the poorest districts in London , this hospital , which is the oldest Children and Women ' s now in existence , being founded in the year 1816 , has always had for its President the Lord Mayor . Notwithstanding that during the year 1900 the subscriptions and donations exceeded those of 18 99 , yet they were in debt to their bankers to the extent of nearly ^ 2 coo at ( he end of last year , and were not able to keep all their beds open , which , to say the best of it , is saying very little for the benevolent public , who can let such a deserving hospital as this be in such a condition . One of the

special features is the out-patient department , which is a very large one indeed , people coming from all parts of London to be treated for their children there , and of course most of them being of the poorer class . This is also a great drain on the funds of the hospital , as no charge whatever is made , so that the help isintirely \ oluntary . It is also most satisfactory to note that the percentage of deaths that occur is very small indeed—in fact , we think the smallest of any institution of a similar description in London -which goes a long way towards showing the great skill and attention that must be shown to the patio . its .

For some time past it has been arranged that the Hospital should be rebuilt , as at the present time it has very far from an imposing frontage . Plans , designs , and estimates have been already passed , and it is now proposed to start

The Royal Hospital For Children And Women.

almost immediately . This will naturally entail the outlay of a tremendous sum of money , and we would most earnestly draw the attention of our readers to this . It is thoroughly deserving of their greatest monetary assistance . All the wards are at the present moment models of what a children's hospital should be—liberally supplied with flowers and toys for the amusement of the little ones , a great number of which are supplied by kind friends interested in the welfare of their poorer fellow creatures , and also in the

well-doing of the Hospital . In conclusion , we wish to appeal , especially at this time of the year , for subscriptions and donations for this most deserving charity , and when one thinks of all the good work done by it , it seems so strange to find it in debt to its bankers to the amount it is . Mr . Thomas Conisbee , who is a most hard-working and conscientious secretary , will be only too grateful to receive and acknowledge any sums sent to him at the Hospital , Waterloo Bridgeroad , S . E ., or to supply any information if requested .

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

THE CORONATION . —In view of the forthcoming Coronation of King Edward VII ., we have gleined the following facts from Messrs . W . and F . Thorn , of 19 , Great Portland-street , and Ranelagh House , Lowet Grosvenor-place , who have been entrusted by his Majesty with the important order for the State landau which is to be used in his State entry into the City . The landau itself is a mass of gold , and gilders have been hard at work for the past three weeks ; the heraldic paintei is also painting the Roval arms and the several orders upon the panels . The new hammock cloth is of rich

vermilhon cloth , purple velvet and gold lace , frieze and bullion , with gold coat-ofarms , beautifully chased in centre . This firm also have in hand ordered specially five landaus which are being prepared for his Majesty's visitors for the Coronation , painted claret and red ( the Royal colours : ) and lined with blue , and have dispatched a State landau to India for his i Excellency Lord Ampthill , the Governor of Madras for the Coronation ceiemrn ' es . Messrs . Thorns are building three carriages for H . R . H . the Princess

Henry of Battenberg , for the Isle of Wight , and one for the Duke of Connaught , K . G . In addition they have in hand large orders for the nobility and gentry for State carriages required for the Coronation , and they expect a great many orders from the Colonics and India . Messrs . Thorns have for many years past had the care of the City of London State coach used by the Lord Mayor . The coach is identical with , and by the same designer , as his Majesty King Edward VII . ' s .

THE CANCER HOSPITAL ( FREE ) , FULHAM-ROAD , LONDON , S . W . — We desire ( o draw the attention of our readers to the claims on their support of this valuable special hospital . Founded in 1851 , the institution , which wis formmy years the cnly hospital in London where those suffering from this terrible cVsease were treated , has fully proved the necessity for establishing such a special refuge for those suffering from this most terrible malady , for over 54 , 000 persons have sought reliif within its dcois . One great feature of the hospital is that it is absolutely free to all poor persons ,

irrespective of nationality or creed , suffering from cancer , tumours , or allied diseases , no letter of recommendation being required . Applicants are seen each diy week at two p . m . Iheie aie several beds set aside for life cases , so that their few remaining weeks maybe rendered as happy and comfortable as possible under the circumstances . To continue this good work involves a heavy expenditure , and already it has been found

necessary to realise stcck to the sum of £ . 2250 to meet this year ' s bills , and it is feared that more will have to be sold . The Committee has recently started , as a memorial for the jubilee of the hospital , a Chaplain's Stipend Endowment Fund , so as to procure more spiritual attendance for the patients than could be provided out of the General Fund . The Secretary , Mr . Fred . W . Howell , will be glad to receive and acknowledge all contiibutions to either the General or the Special Funds .

THERE ARE not a few members ot the Masonic body who would frankly confess that they know little of the origin or the history of Freemasonry , and would gladly welcome any contribution that would add to their knowledge of the subject . Cornish Freemasons , therefore , should specially welcome a " History of Freemasonry in West Cornwall fiom 1765 lo 1 S 2 S , " which has been written by W . Bro . J oseph G . Osborn , of Hayle , a prominent member of the Order , and a P . P . S . G . D . of Cornwall . It is dedicated to the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , G . C . V . O ., the popular Grand Master ot

Cornish Freemasons , and W . Bro . W . J . Hughan , of Torquay , P . S . G . D . of England , has written an interesting and practical preface to the work in which he points out , what is indeed evident in almost every page of the book , that " about many of the old lodges and some of the chapters Bro . Osborn has given considerable information , based upon actual records , and hasdonehis best to make known the chief features of Freemasonry in West Cornwall , to lli ; great advantage ot the local craft . " No better recommendation of the book can be given than this . It certainly deserves to be very

widely read , and one weighty reason why Misons especially should subscribe to it is that any profits derived from its sale will be devoted to an excellent charity— 'he Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund . Apart from the other contents of the book , the Masonic student will find much to interest him in a number of elaborate " marks" of the old Mark Masons , which are reproduced , as well as facsimiles of some mrst interesting MSS . The cost of the volume is six shillings , and the publisher is W . Bro . Frcdk . Rodda , of Penzince . — Western Morning News , Plymouth .

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