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accompany and be placed by the coffin in it ; journey from London to Weybridge . Also that these favoured offerings were sent from the Bisley , the Weyside , and the Noel Money Lodges respectively . Comps . G . Collins was then duly installed as M . E . Z , C . F . Passmore as H ., and J . Webb as J . for the ensuing year . The installation of the First Principal was performed by Comp . I . H . Askham , P . Z ., while

that of the Second and Third Principals , was conducted in each case by the companions to whose offices they succeeded . The remaining office-bearers for iS' ) 5-6 are as follows : Comps . J . H . Askham , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . Z ., Scribe E . j J . J . Black , S . N . ; J . W . H . Littleboy , P . S . ; J . VV . T . Morrison , ist A . S . ; H . R . Adams , 2 nd A . S . ; A . H .

Gale , D . C . ; A . G . Clinton , Stwd . ; and G . Mason , Janitor . After a highly satisfactory report from the Audit Committee , a ballot was taken for Bro . Alfred Montague Kennett , of the Border Lodge , No . 2475 , which proving to be unanimous in his favour , he was exalted in a most impressive manner , each of the newly-installed officers performing his portion of the ceremony with

an amount of skill and ability which could not have been surpassed by the oldest veteran among the Preceptors of the Degree . A Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp . C Pulman , whose services in the chair , and as the chief founder of the chapter , were gracefully passed in review by the M . E . Z ., and the expression of goodwill , of which he was the mouthpiece , was most

feelingly acknowledged by the I . P . Z . All business being ended , the chapter was closed . The companions dined quietly together , and then dispersed to their various homes . A gloom , which could not be dispelled , had been cast over the proceedings by the sudden and deeply-lamented death of the Grand Superintendent . Nor would the meeting have taken place had circumstances

admitted of its being adiourned until a later date . The usual festivities with which the meetings of the Bisley Lodge and Chapter are so agreeably associated , were dispensed with , and so would have been the providing of refreshment of any kind had it been possible to alter the time of assembly , and thus enable the _ companions to return to their own dwellings at a convenient hour . No

toasts were given . One sad thought pervaded all mindsthe greatness of the loss sustained by the untimely decease of Col . Gerard Noel Money , whose ability and geniality in the high olfice of Prov . Grand Master and Grand Superintendent of Surrey had obtained for him not only the respect , but also the affectionate regard of every individual Freemason within the jurisdiction .

GA TESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Industry Chapter ( 48 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday evening , 14 th inst ., when there was an average attendance of companions . Comp . T . R . Jobson , Z „ presided , assisted by Comps . W . Richardson , I . P . Z ., as H . ; Robert Whitfield , P . Z ., as J . ; William Brown , P . Z ., D . C ; John Boazman ,

Treas . j W . J . Jobson , S . E . j T . W . Bagnall , S . N . ; H . Jackson , P . S . j William Stafford , ist A . S . j W . Holzapfel , 2 nd A . S . j R . Ferry , Org . j and J . Curry , Jan . There were also present , Comps . M . R . Wright , William Towers , T . A . Moffitt , J . Armstrong , Thomas Chegwidden , D . Sinclair , J . Sedtole , Z ., G . Harland , H ., and J . Hunter , S . E . of 240 j J . W . Simpson . S . E . 406 ; and others . Bro . VV . E . Peacock , duly elected , was in attendance ,

and was exalted to the Degree of a R . A . Mason by the M . E . Z .. after which Comp . VV . Brown , P . Z ., delivered the mystical lecture . The whole ceremony was worked in a most efficient manner , and deeply impressed the candidate . Comp . Robert Whitfield , P . Z ., was duly elected a trustee of the chapter , in place of the late Comp . John Wood , P . Z ., deceased . After other formal business , the proceedings closed in the usual way .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BIRMINGHAM . Charity Lodge ( No . 430 ) . —Upon the invitation of Bro . Sir James Sawyer , K . B ., M . D ., VV . M ., a Committee of the Past Masters of the lodge , consisting of the W . M ., Bro . Walter Waters , I . P . M ., and Bro . Thomas Rowbotham , has been formed for the purpose of marking , by some substantial recognition , the great and exceptional services rendered to Mark Masonry in general , and the

Charity Lodge in particular , by Bro . Edward Mallard , who was the principal founder of the lodge and its first W . M ., and to whose untiring energy , Masonic enthusiasm , ripe counsel , steady work , and fraternal popularity , the distinguished position to which the lodge has so rapidly attained in the Province of Warwickshire and in national reputation is largely due . This movement has been warmly taken up , and is expressive of feelings which are unanimous amongst Ihe brethren of Ihe lodge . It is proposed that the

presentation to Bro . Mallard shall be in the form of a suitably framed and inscribed life-sized portrait in oils , of the worthy brother himself , arrayed in his Mark insignia and the jewels of his offices , upon a canvas 36 in . x 30 in . —the celebrated " Kit-Gat " size . The portrait is being painted by the well-known artist , Mr . Vivian Crome , and it is expected the work will be ready for presentation at the ordinary meeting of the lodge in June next . Bro . Thomas Rowbotham , Mountain Ash , Coventry-road , Birmingham , is kindly acting as Honorary Secretary and Treasurer .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , on the Stli inst . Among those present were Bros . Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohivasser , 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., in the chair j Major W . B . Williamson , J . P ., Prelatej L . Steele , 30 , 2 nd Genl . j Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder j W . Maple , G . M . j Dr . V . Jagielski , R . j F . E . Roberts ,

Asst . Org . j Capt . Baldwin , A . D . C ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S . j and Dr . Hinton , M . A . III . Bro . C . H . Driver , 32 ° , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Warren , S . W ., of the Wood Green Lodge , was duly perfected by III . Bro . Lieut .-Col . Stohwasser , ably assisted by III . Bro . C . H . Driver . It

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

having been reported that 111 . Bro . H . J . Lardner , 30 , had suddenly lost his wife , a vote of condolence to him was passed . The chapter also heard with concern of the continued indisposition of III . Bro . W . Paas , 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., Treas ., and Ex . Bro . G . Grimwood , J . P .. M . W . S . Apologies for non-attendance were received from III . Bros . Grimwood , N . Prower , M . A ., 1 st Genl . ; W . Paas , Dr . E , Lott 11 ° H . JLardnerand Dr . Coffin , and Ex . Bros .

, ; . , J . Moore Smith , and T . Biddlecombe . A vote of thanks was passed with acclamation to 111 Bro . C . H . Driver for his services . The resignation of Ex . Bro . W . Shurmur was received with regret . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed at the Cafe Royal . The Most Wise in the chair , was commendably brief in proposing the various toasts , and his excellent example was

followed by other speeches . The remainder of the evening was pleasantly devoted to instrumental and vocal harmony , to which Bros . Dr . Hinton , Mus . Doc . and M . A ., and Egbert Roberts particularly distinguished themselves . Bro . F . W . Driver read an amusing original sketch— "The wail of the unappreciated , " which in this instance was warmly received .

Perfection

PERFECTION

( As Illustrated in the 1 S ) , When , from the darkened outer world , As Masons we are brought , Within the glorious light of truth ,

By mystic science taught ; Unskilled , at first , we fait to trace The Architect ' s wise plan , That chain of loving Brotherhood Which links us Man to Man .

Slowly , though surely , line on line , Masonic lore we gain , Striving , with help Irom Holy Book , Perfection to attain . This to achieve , a ladder firm Our Saviour will accord , Faith , Hope , and Heaven-born Charity , Commencing steps afford .

Humbly , yet hopefully , we mount The narrow pathway given , Cheered by the rosy light which beams Upwards from Earth to Heaven , For though , with Mercy infinite , Christ did to earth descend , For us , as victor , conquering Death , Above He did ascend .

Fair Rose of Sharon , Lily pure , Good Shepherd of our souls , Who , though like sheep we often stray , With gentle sway controls , His cross to bear , He will support , Our footsteps to the end ; And to our Ancient sacred rite His Providence extend .

When thus , In loving circle joined , We Rose Croix princes stand , And break the bread and pass the cup , In pledge from hand to hand , May this , the type Immanuel gives , Our trust in Him attest , Perfection , perfected in Love , Thus " Consummatum est . " F . W . DRIVER , M . A ., P . M . W . S .

Funeral Of Bro. Col. Noel Money, C.B., P.G.M. Surrey.

FUNERAL OF BRO . COL . NOEL MONEY , C . B ., P . G . M . SURREY .

Although the severity of the weather prevented many of the deceased's old comrades in the Indian Mutiny and later engagements from being present at the funeral onjThursday , the 14 th inst ., the interment at Weybridge Cemetery was witnessed by a large concourse of friends . Business in Weybridge was

entirely suspended , and there was every manifestation of local mourning . The deceased ' s brother , the Rev . W . B . Money , M . A . ( Rector ) , conducted the first part of the service in the Parish Church , where there was a very large gathering . The service was choral , the hymn "Lead , kindly light" being sung by the choir and the Dead March in " Saul" played on the organ .

The coffin , which was of polished oak with heavy brass mounts bore the inscription : "Gerard Noel Money , C . B ., died February nth , 18 95 ; aged 59 years . " It was conveyed on a bier to the cemetery , where it was interred in a grave lined with evergreens , ivy and moss . Covering the coffin was the Union Jack , and on a velvet cushion were placed deceased's helmet and

plume , sword , gloves , Masonic collar and apron , and the following decorations : Commander of the Bath , Knight of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem , the Indian Mutiny medal with the clasps Lucknow and Delhi , the Kabul to Kandahar medal , a medal with the clasps Jowaki , 1877-8 , and Umbeya , the Afghanistan medal , 1878 , 1879 , and 1880 , with the clasps

Kandahar and Kabul , and the Queen ' s Jubilee , Household decoration . The coffin was preceded by a large number of brethren . Amongst the principal brethren present were Bros . E . Letchworth , G . Sec ; H . D . Sandeman , P . Dist . G . M . Begnal , W . M . Caterham Lodge , No . 2095 ; Gen . J . C Hay , Vice-Chancellor Great Priory ; A . H . Bowles , Prov . G . Mark Sec .

Surrey , representing Temple Court Preceptory ; C . T . Tyler , P . P . G . Warden Surrey ; A . Guimaraens , P . M ., Treas . 2095 , P . P . S . G . W . Surrey ; C . Greenwood , P . G . Sec ; J . D . Langton , P . P . G . W . ( represent , ing the D . P . G . M . ); Major G . Collins , Temple Court Preceptory ; W . A . Latham , A . P . G . S . ; and the Rev . E . L . G . Houndle , P . P . G . Chap . Representing the Noel Money Lodge were Bros , F . Harper , S . W . ;

Funeral Of Bro. Col. Noel Money, C.B., P.G.M. Surrey.

f . K . Hill , J . B . Wood , H . Budd , Fisher , and T . H Lamb . The Abbey Lodge , Chertsey , was represented by Bros . T . Dix , W . M . ; H . J . Bidwell , P . P . G . D . C W . Dix , P . M . ; C Welch , P . M . ; A . W . Crewdson ' W . Brooks , CD . ; G . J . Mason , W . Bates , A . McCor ! mick , J . Wenham , and G . B . Smallpeice . Bro James Webb attended as W . M . Bisley Lodge , M 0 '

2317 , and S . W . Abbey Lodge , No . 2120 . Bro . W . H Hall , P . M ., represented the deceased's lodge , the Adair , and also attended as P . P . J . G . W . of Suffolk , 0 n behalf of the Province of Suffolk . Other brethren present included Bros . Major Easterbrook , 1216 ; VVm Bond , 88 9 ; Hallett , 981 ; J . Youldon , 1981 ; Wm ! Ellis , 19 81 ; J . B . S . Lancaster , 2317 ; C F . Passmore

2317 ; A . M . Kennett , 2475 ; C A . Hardwick , 1347 J . H . Hawkins , 410 ; T . R . Roberts , 2502 ; A . Wood 1302 ; G . Moorman , 2540 ; G . Montague , 88 g ; f ! Pennington , 1638 ; E . H . Lewis , 2444 ; Ellingeri Mayo , and Lockett , 2222 ; S . C . Knight , 1395 ; f ' G . Gayton , 1 395 ; Littleboy , Jackman , and Hayes 2317 ; Barton , 1395 ; H . C Leigh-Bennett , 370 J

and James Webb , 2317 . The following members of her Majesty ' s Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms walked by the side of the coffin : Colonel Weymss , Colonel Ambone Fife , Colonel Fletcher , Colonel J . A . Stewart , and Captain J . ] . Malcomson , V . C . There were also present : Genera l Robert Money , Major Herbert Money , R . M . L . I ., Captain Erule Money , Shropshire Light Infantry , Mr

Arthur Money , R . A ., Mr . Ernest Money ( late I . C . S . ) Miss Edith Money , Mrs . W . B . Money , Mr . G . \ v Money , Canon Jacob , Mr . W . Hornby , Generai Salsbury , C . B ., Colonel Hennell , D . S . O ., Colonel Robinson , C . B ., Colonel Collins , Colonel Higginson , C . B ., the Rev . E . K . Douglas , Mr . James Perkins ( oi the Buffs ) , Mr . F . E . Elliott , Mr . F . M . Head , and others .

Assembled at the graveside were also Dr . Sealy , Dr . Powell , the Rev . G . E . Cotterill , District Councillors G . Chambers and W . Dale , the Rev . A . Bramwell ( Longcross ) , Supt . Young and Mr . Brooker ( of the Weybridge Fire Brigade ) , Messrs . T . Simpson and King ( representingthe Weybridge and Oatlands Dispensary , of which deceased was president ) , and Messrs . R . W .

Charles , Swayne , Lampard , etc . The wreaths were as follows : A tribute of regard from the Noel Lodge , Province of Surrey ; from the W . M . and members of the Ember Lodge ; with sym . pathy from the Wardens and brethren of the Noel Money Lodge ' , No . 2512 , of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons : from Birdie , Daisy , Erule , and Ida ;

from Mabel ( laurels ) ; from Mabel ( flowers ); from May , Maud , and Robbie ; from Mr . and Mrs . Churchill , Miss Churchill , and Miss Lilian Churchill , Weybridge Park ; from the Worshipful Master and brethren ol the Parthenon Lodge , in mournful remembrance ; with the sincere sympathy of the members of the Si . George's Lodge , Chertsey j from the children and

teachers of the National School , Weybridge ; with the affectionate esteem of the Province of Surrey , Bro . Fred West , D . P . G . M . ; from Mrs . Gerard Ford , Manchester-square j with deepest regret from the Worshipful Master , officers , and brethren of the Molesey Lodge ; from the Caterham Lodge of Freemasons ; in remembrance of a grand old soldier ; in

affectionate remembrance from the George Price Lodge , No , 2096 ; from the St John ' s Lodge , Woking ; in loving memory from the Supreme Council of Freemasons ; a token of fraternal respect and esteem of the brethren of the Adair Lodge , Andeburgle ; a token of loyalty and fraternal affection from the Temple Court Preceptory of Knight

Templars , Sir Knights Gen . Hay , Constable , A . H . Bowles , Registrar ; a token of sincere esteem and respect from the Weyside Lodge of Mark Masons , Bros . Thomas Wakley , jun ., W . M ., A . H . Bowles , Sec . j Weyside Chapter , No . 1395 , Comps . John Curnow , Z ., A . H . Bowles , S . E . ; from M * Swayne and family 1 Mr . Wilfred Milne and Miss B .

Milne ; with sincere regard from the Master , Wardens , and brethren of the Gatwick Lodge ; a tribute ol respect to the memory of Colonel Gerard Noel Money , C . B ., M . W . Grand Superintendent of the Province ol Surrey ; from the companions of the Grove Chap terfrom E . Letchworth , Grand Secretary , in affectionate remembrance of a dear friend and brother ; from '

Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Masons in Surrey ; > token of sincere esteem , respect , and fraternal aiW ' tion ; Colonel and Mrs . Charles M . Hall ; Mr . a " Mrs . Merick Head ; Mrs . T . C . Spyers and Wi » Spyers ; as a token of respect and esteem froni »' late comrade in her Majesty ' s Honourable Corps oft Gentlemen-at-ArmsR . G . Henne ) Colonel W

, , Body Guard ; from the Noel Money Lodge , No . 25 2 ' Mr . and Mrs . Sydney C . Bristowe , Old Avenue Ho" *' Weybridge ; Mr . and Mrs . Hicks , Heath «<>»><' Weybridge ; Major Herbert and Miss Iva Money ; dear sympathy from the Woking Emulation Loag « iJ ' M . Black , P . M ., Preceptor , G . F . Passmore , ?¦ ' ] Sec from MrsAOPrickard from E . «••"''

. ; . . . ; Bisley Chapter , Craft and Mark ; from the Abb I Lodge and Chapter , 2120 ; from Agnes ; from M ' J C . Money ; from Mr . and Mrs . Gilead Smith ; (( dear Gerard , from Frank and Kathleen ; in a ^ '' w , ; remembrance of our beloved Provincial Grand " ' ?? ^ from the brethren of Bisley Lodge , 2317 ! J- > f !

W . M ., Bisley Chapter , 2317 ; G . Collins , Z-, u ' Passmore , H ., J . Webb , J ., Bisley Mark Lodge , 4 ^ J . W . H . Littleboy , W . M . ; in hoc signo w «« ci > token of fraternal love and regard to our Pr 0 . ' genl Grand Prior , from his sorrowing ^ companions ot ^ and Surrey ; in memory of our dear old uncle > Granville , Kyrle , Ethel , Elsie , and Rowland .