Napoleon Iii., Emperor Of The French.

NAPOLEON III ., EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH .

BT MRS . L . A . CZARNECKI . He is gone , who reigned supreme O ' er the mind and hearts of men ; Gone , gone , for ever and ever , Away from all mortal ken . The great glory that he won ,

Which none can dare gainsay , He has left , like rare perfume , That never knows decay .

He stood on the highest step In the temple of the world ; Where shafts of deadly hate

Were ever on him hurled . But like to a giant rock , Whom thunder has notriven , Still rears its noble head

'Fore all the winds ofheaven . So calm and brave he stood , In every phase of life ; So in his grand and brilliant

day—So in the last sad strife . When reft of mighty power , And fallen from his throne , More kingly yet he firmly stood When grandeur all was gone .

Napoleon Third lies dead—Dead , upon English ground ! Proud England ! truest friend That ever yet she found .

She has bent before his bier , And shed for him her tears ; Ah ! never could she forget The friend of bygone years .

And France , recreant I'ranee , What does she dare to say Of the Chief who raised her hi gh 'Bove every earthly sway ?

Alas ! her strength is fading , Her high energies downtrod ; She ' s in the hands of stern men , Who own and fear no God .

But France , chivalric France , Will soon throw off all fear : And welcome back the Son Of him they held so dear .

Tho' the Master ' s voice is hushed , And clouds appear o ' er head , The vital power still lives ; The EMPIRE is not dead .

Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .

BRO . D . M . LYON , ADVOCATING TRUE MASO . VIC REPRESENTATION IN G . LODOK OF SCOTLAND . I am very glad to see that Bro . D . Murray Lyon is now standing forth as the advocate of true Masonic principles with regard to the constitution of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , as in a

meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire the other day he supported a motion in favour of the representation of the Ayrshire Lodges by their own Masters and Wardens , instead of by proxies resident , as proxies generally are , in Edinburgh or Glasgow . He stated , as I

see from the report , that of the 750 members of the Grand Lodge , upwards of 300 are resident in Edinburgh , and 100 in Glasgow , whilst not more than 20 are resident in Ayrshire , although the Ayrshire Lodges , 36 in number , might send 108 of their own office bearers to appear for them

in the Grand Lodge . He , therefore , denounces the proxy system as inconsistent with the proper representative character of the Grand Lodge , and as giving an undue preponderance in its proceedings to the metropolitan brethren . I have long maintained these views , and rejoice to find Bro . Murray Lyon , now coming forward to urge them

on the regard ofthe Freemasons of Scotland . Not in Ayrshire only , but everywhere throughout Scotland the call should be heard that representation according to the old rules and principles ol Freemasonry should be substituted for the extremely objectionable proxy system . If Bro . Murray Lyon would look at a motion of which

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notice has been given in the Grand Lodge for next Quarterly Communication b y Bro . J . T . Douglas , R . W . M ., No . 4 8 , he would find ' in it the sure nieans of perfectly accomplishing the end he now appears to have in view . —A PAST MASTER OFTHE ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH CONSTITUTIONS .

Anniversary Festival Of The United Strength Lodge Of Instruction, No. 228.

ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL OF THE UNITED STRENGTH LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 228 .

The 36 th anniversary supper of this old and celebrated Lodge of Instruction was held on Wednesday evening , the 26 th February , in the noble lodge room at Bro . Green ' s , the Grafton Arms , Prince of Wales-road , Kentish Town , the Preceptor , Bro . J . N . F ' rost , P . M . of Lodges

Nos . 208 , 704 , 865 , and P . Z . 753 , m the chair , supported by Bro . L . R . Rogers , W . M . of the Burgoyne Lodge , No . 902 , in the Vice-chair . About fifty brethren were present , who partook of a most excellent repast , which Bro . Green had provided in his usual satisfactory

manner . After grace had been said , and the cloth removed , Bro . F ' rost gave the first toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " and the National Anthem was ably sung . He then proposed the " Most Noble the Marquess of Ripon , Most Worshipful

G . M . of Masons ; " next " The Right Honourable the Earl of Zetland , and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters , " this was succeeded by the the health of " the Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon R . W . D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers . "

The Chairman then rose to propose the toast of the evening , namely , " Prosperity to the United Strength Lodgeof Instruction , " in which he gave a brief yet succinct history of the lodge , from its formation to the present time , showing its manv vicissitudes and removals , its periods of

abeyance , and finally its resuscitation in Kentish Town , where its success had been so great ; the various charities it had assisted , and the number of its members had so augmented , concluding his remarks by informing the brethren that since its location in Kentish Town there had not been

one blank evening . Bro . Alexander , P . M . of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 167 , next proposed the health of " The Chairman , " whom he hi ghly eulogised as the Preceptor of the lodge , assuring tho

brethren that wherever the name of Bro . Frost was mentioned , he was always recognised as the most urbane and gentlemanly of Preceptors , and had won the golden opinions of the members of the Craft .

Bro . I'rost , in returning thanks , expressed his lively sense of gratitude for the manner in which his health had been received , and begged to assure the brethren that nothing gave him greater pleasure than imparting a knowledge of Masonry to those who required it , and although

he most strongly advocated a strict adherence to the ancient landmarks , yet he had endeavoured to render , as far as practicable , the language of Masonry a " well of English undefiled . " Bro . Frost then proposed " Prosperity to the Burgoyne Lodge of Instruction , " No . 002 , and

coupled with it the health of the Secretary , the Vice-Chairman , Bro . L . R . Rogers , W . M . 902 , expressing his satisfaction at the trul y fraternal feeling existing between the two lodges meeting under the same roof , and hoping their friendly

rivalry in trying to surpass each other might continue for many happy years . Bro . Rogers expressed his thanks in very appropriate terms , and was proud of the prosperity of the Burgoyne Lodge of Instruction , of which he was the founder , and a staunch supporter .

The Chairman then said there was another excellent Lodge of Instruction in that vicinity , which might almost be considered as one of their own , namely , the" Camden , No . 704 , " and with that he would couple the health ofthe Secretary ,

Bro . Lamble , J . W . of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , and Bro . Alexander , P . M ., St . John ' s Lodge , No . 167 , who severally returned thanks . The Chairman next proposed the health of Bro . Baker , P . M . 167 , the Hon . Secretary of tlie

Anniversary Festival Of The United Strength Lodge Of Instruction, No. 228.

Lodge , expatiating on his abilities , and regretting that his professional duties had called him into the country , so that he was not able to be present .

Bro . Dr . Stewart , P . M . of the Lodge of United Strength , No . 228 , proposed the health of the host , Bro . Green , pointing out to the brethren his constant anxiety to promote their Masonic convenience .

Bro . Green briefly returned thanks , assuring the brethren that he had Masonry at heart , and his effort would always be to perserve their good opinion . A very happy evening was then brought to a close .

Some very excellent singers ware present , whom it would be almost invidious to particularise . Suffice it to say that to prove the universality of the Craft , there were songs in French , Belgian , Danish , German , and Italian .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . ALEXANDER J AMES STEWART , W . S ., Joint Grand Secretary to the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Scotland died at his residence in Musselburgh on the Sth March , 1873 , after a long and painful illness . His death will be the

source of deep regret to a large circle of fi lends and acquaintances . Bro . A . J . Stewart , for many years held a high and responsible position as an official of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons , and on the decease ofthe late Bro . William Alexander

Laurie , W . S ., was appointed Grand Secretary of that institution . He was also Secretary to the directors of the National Monument , and was connected with many of the public institutions of the city . For many years he held a commission in the Athole Highlanders , and took considerable

interest in the Volunteer movement when first organised ; And when diessed in full hi ghland costume looked exceedingly handsome , being far above the average height . He was of a frank and generous nature , and possessed of very clear

judgment . About two years past he was seized with paralysis , from which he never recovered , and died at the age of 52 years . His remains were interred in the family burying ground in the Dean Cemetery , Edinburgh , on Friday , the 12 th March , the funeral being strictly private .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

A Special Convent General of the United Religious and Military Orders of the Temple , and of St . John of Jerusalem , Palestine , Rhodes and Malta , will be held at Willis ' s Rooms , King-street , St . James ' s , on Wednesday , the 2 nd April at 5 . 30 . for the purpose of Installing His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , as Grand Master of the United Orders .

The M . W . G . M . has nominated Bro . the Earl Ferrers as P . G . M . of Leicestershire and Rutland . The Installation will probably take place on Easter Monday at Leicester . We understand that a testimonial is about to be presented to R . W . Bro . Kelly , Past Prov . G . Master for Leicestershire and Rutland , by the brethren of that province .

CONSECRATION OV A NEW MARK LODGE . — On Monday the 31 st inst ., Bro . W . Romaine Callender , Prov . Grand Mark Master of Lancashire , assisted b y his Provincial Grand Oflicers , will consecrate the Walton Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 161 , at the Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool . The ceremony will

begin at half-past three o ' clock , but a meeting will be held at 2 o ' clock for the purpose of advancing Candidates . Bro . J . C . Lunt , is the W . M ., designate , and as those who have accepted otlice are well-known for their good working , there is no doubt that the new lodge will hold a very high rank .

A BOON TO livuiiy HOUSEHOLD . —Boots , with the celebrated wire-tjuilted soles , wearing twice as long as ordinary leather , for aU ages ; and children ' s boots with metallic tips , whicli never wear out at the toes , may be had at most shoe dealers . Insist on giving these a trial , and judge on their merits .