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heartily into the Masonic cause , is because I love it . And when a man goes into Masonry , he should go into it altogether or keep out of it altogether . _ We want no half measures . Every man who goes into it should be proud of the Craft , and feel it an honour to belong to it . With that idea in view I have ever striven to do what I can for the Craft . You have done me the honour to invite me here this

evening , and I assure you it was the very thing I truly wanted . Although I may be young in years as a Mason , I strive to be as keen as a good many of the older ones . I have knocked about the world a good deal , and there are very few countries I have not seen , and I made up my mind that I would not become a Mason until I returned to the Old Country . In 18 S 3 I became a Mason , and since then I have

not made it a profession , but a pleasure . I try to do all I can to advance the cause of Masonry . And when his Royal Highness was pleased to place me in the high position of Deputy Grand Mark Mason of England , I felt , and indeed told several Masons in London , that we as high Officers in Grand Lodge ought to know more of these distant provinces , and of the brethren who were not able to

come up to London and attend Grand Lodge , and have a nearer communication with this , the governing power of the Mark Degree . And when the W . M . gave me a kind invitation to attend here , I told our brother , the Grand Secretary , to write accepting it , and , further , I telegraphed— " I am only delighted to come . " It is not always easy tor everybody to go about and visit places , and I must say for

myself that the more I go about , the more I like to do so . The more I meet Masons in dfferent countries and towns of England , the more I feel what a grand and great principle there is in Masonry , how it binds heart and soul , honour , and brotherly feeling together , and as a fraternity we will defy the world to bring anything against us . Of course , like the head of a fraternity ,

or company , or whatever it may be , the head of the Mark Degree must be somewhere , and it was thought best to have it in London . That city is a considerable distance from Newcastle , and many things are done in respect to our body that many brethren down here never hear of until some time afterwards , but I trust you will have every confidence in those entrusted in looking after

your business , Jas they have the honour and advancement and credit of Mark Masonry as much at heart in London as you have down here in Newcastle . I know what northern people are , as to a certain extent on my mother ' s side I belong to it . I spent the whole , or rather the greater part , of my boyhood very little north of Berwick , and I know , therefore , how genuine and true the northern people are ,

and I trust and hope that from what I have seen to-night you will go on and prosper . I have been perfectly delighted with the zeal displayed by the Mark Masons of Northumberland and Durham , and I am heartily glad to see that this Tristram Lodge is so well supported by brethren . I thank you for myself and Bro . Lord Hertford for the way you have drunk our health . I assure you that I am not

the least ahead of him in everything tending for the good of Masonry . We work together , and are heart and soul in doing what we can , so far as the great tenets of Charity are concerned . As to this particular phase of Freemasonry , it will be fully referred to by a brother who has taken a deep interest in the Mark Benevolent Fund , and I trust it will receive that response which it has always hitherto done . So

far as your work is concerned , Worshipful Master , 1 must say that the ceremony this evening was exceedingly well gone through . Not only did the Worshipful Master show that he most efficiently knew his work , but the whole of the brethren of the lodge officiating at such ceremony , down to the Inner Guard , from the highest to the lowest , went through their duties in a most satisfactory manner . I must

also add a tribute of praise to the musical portion of the ceremony . It was a treat of a high order . In conclusion , brethren , I may add that this evening will to me be a " registered red-letter day" of Masonry , and again , brethren , 1 return you my smcere thanks . After other toasts had been duly honoured , the successful gathering terminated .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the iSthinst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . H . VV . Dyne , W . M . ; R . Reid , S . W . ; R . Phillips , J . VV . ; A . Williams , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; F . Craggs , VV . M . S 34 , Sec . ( pro tem . ) j E . Fox , S . D . ; H . Banks , J . D . ; H . BIackman , I . G . ; R . H . Williams , W . M . 2090 , P . P . J . G . D . Middx . ; W . Hide , H . Foreman , H . Bone , H . G .

A . Pearson , and E . Rogers . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a remarkably clear manner , Bro . Bone acting as candidate . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bro . A . Williams , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Reid was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , which will take place on Friday , January 1 st , 1892 . The lodge was then closed .

DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Moorgate tavern , Moorgate-stieet , E . G ., on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Quartly , W . M . ; J . Bladon , S . VV . ; F . Humphreys , J . W . j J . Smith , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Humphreys , Secj Toye , S . D . j Wren , J . D . ; Todd , I . G . j Blake , Tyler j George , P . M . j Palmert , H . Bladon , and A . Tarling .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . I he ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Blake being the candidate . Bro . George , P . M ., worked the ist Section of the Lecture . Bro . J . Bladon was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the 21 st inst ., when there were present Bros . Rice , W . M . j Cass , S . W . j Dawson , J . W . j F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Cass , Treas . j Stone , Sec ; Turner , S . D . ; Hooper , J . D . ; Hooper , I . G . ; Hobley , and E . T . Clarke . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees ,

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and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . E . T . Clarke being the candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was regularly closed to the First Degree . Bro . Cass

was unanimously elected W . M . for January 4 th . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Rice , W . M ., for the excellent manner he rehearsed the ceremony of raising , being the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . Rice most suitably replied . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . T . W . Hambly , W . M . ; W . Wood , S . W . ; J . R . Harnell , J . W . ; G . H . Foan , Asst . Preceptor j G . H . Reynolds , acting as Sec . j W . Hoggins , S . D . ; C . 0 . Burgess , J . D . ; A . Cogliati , I . G . j T . E .

Weeks , Tyler ; W . Hancock , R . Kirk , A . G . Bailey , W . F . Rymer , J . H . Warwick , R . W . Jones , E . Harris , H . J . Keen , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . H . J . Keen having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The lodge was opened

in the Second Degree . Bro . G . H . Reynolds offered himself as a candidate for raising , and having answered the usual questions satisfactorily , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was closed down

to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bros . R . W . Jones , 1891 , and E . Harris , 435 , were unanimously elected joining members . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . Wood was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 19 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., when there were present Bros . A . Williams , P . M ., W . M . j M . Spiegel , P . M ., S . W . j W . S . Whiteley , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor j F . Craggs , W . M . 834 , Sec . ( pro tem . ) : W . Hillier , S . D ; R . Reid , J . D . ; W . Hide , I . G . ; J . Cox , J . Davies , P . M . ; H . Cotton , J . W . Woodard , and G . W .

Kirkham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Cox having offered himself as a candidate for raising , he was examined , and having given the usual proofs , was entrusted . The

lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees respectively . Bro . Spiegel was elected W . M . for the next meeting , after which the lodge was closed .

BURSLEM . —ST . MARTIN ' S LODGE ( No . 98 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the gth inst ., and the gathering was the largest ever known at any previous one . The ceremony was an initiation performed by Bro . John Mason , S . W ., W . M . elect of the parent lodge . It was carried out strictly according to Emulation working , and in a manner

which showed how greatly Bro . Mason justified the choice which the brethren of the parent lodge had made in electing him W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Scarratt , S . W ., gave the working tools with his usual ability . Bro . Beech , acted as J . W . ; Bro . Wilkinson , J . D . ; and Bro . Owen , I . G . ; each and everyone of the brethren performing their duties in a most excellent manner . Bro . j . Stevenson , Past

Preceptor of 1 942 , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., was present , and highly complimented the VV . M . and his officers , not only on their work and lodge muster , but on the thoroughly Masonic spirit which seemed to prevail . He then gave some useful and instructive hints , and exhorted the brethren to excel in what is good and great . "Hearty good wishes" having been tendered , the lodge was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Camberwell , on Friday , the iSth inst ., when there were present Comps . V . T . Murche , M . E . Z . ; Phillips , H . j Schadler , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor j C H . Stone , S . E . j T . Grunmant , S . N . j Stone , P . S . j Corpe , and Jas . Hill . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Hill personating the candidate . It was unanimously resolved that the convocation be adjourned till Friday , January Sth . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed to all . Comp . Phillips was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , when an installation will be worked . The chapter was then closed .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . VV . H . PADDLE . We regret to have to record the death of Bro . William Howard Paddle , which occurred at 62 , Somerleyton-road , Brixton , on the nth instant , at the age of 42 , from the tffects of pneumonia . Bro . Padole , who was well known in the City , was equally well known

as a prominent and enthusiastic Free nason . initiated in the Eclectic Lodge , No . 1201 , on January ioth , 18 79 , our brother was W . M . 1885 , Z . in the Eclectic Chapter , founder and second W . M . of the Ewell Lodge , No . 1851 , for two years , 1881-82 , alsoafounder and Z . of tne Ewell Chapter , P . P . G . D . of C .

Surrey , and a liberal subscriber to the Masonic Charities . His death will be mourned by a large circle of Freemasons and friends as a genial companion and firm friend . His funeral , which took place at N . rwood on the 17 th instant , was attended by Mr . Buckingham , jun ., and several of the st ^ ff , on benalf of his firm , also

by the following brethren : Bros . R . H . Lyon , VV .. V 1 . 1201 ; C . Cooke , W . M . elect 1851 ; W . Parker , P . M . 1201 , 1851 ; J . L . Barrett , P . M . 1201 ; H . Youens , P . M . 1851 ; G . Moss , P . M . 1201 , 1851 ; J . H . Watts , P . M ., P . Z ., S . E . 1201 ; G . W . Saul , P . M ., P . Z . 1201 , 1851 ; J . O'Connell , P . M . 1851 ; A . E . Taylor , P . M ., P . Z ., Sec . 1201 , 1851 ; Le V . D . Aniey , 1201 ; S . H ,

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Lloyd , 1201 ; and J . H . Gaskin , P . M . 18 97 . The coffin was covered with floral tributes , the most , conspicuous of which was a very large and beautiful wreath sent by the Ewell and Eclectic Lodges .

Ancient Egypt And Modern Cairo.

ANCIENT EGYPT AND MODERN CAIRO .

"Ancient Egypt" is the third Cyclorama exhibited at Niagara Hall , York-street , Westminster . The outer hall was built and opened in March , iSSS , simply as a bazaar and lounge . It is now turned into the representation of a street in Cairo , the artists who painted it being Signer Joseph Tondi and corps . The large circular building at

the back , where the great picture of " Niagara Falls was exhibited , until it was replaced with the picture of "Jerusalem and the Crucifixion , " is now devoted to a gigantic representation of " Ancient Egypt , " painted by Edmund Berninger , the celebrated artist of Munich . The period chosen is , early in the day , about 3000 years ago , the buildings being shown as if newly erected and decorated . All

the points of interest are brought prominently but artistically forward—the Nile—the Pyramids—the great Sphinx —the Desert —the grove of palm trees—Memphis —the Temples and Palaces—the Colossi—the procession of the Israelites , and other features more fully enumerated in the illustrated catalogue , a brief record of 3000 or 4000 years of ancient and biblical history . The artistic decorative work in the foreground has been executed under the direction

of Mr . Paul Hey , of Munich . The picture is described at intervals by Bro . T . Hunter Boyd , member of the Egypt Exploration Fund , 28 , St . John Kilwinning . The front bazaar , where the old features of Niagara Hall are retained—the smoking gallery , the restaurant , and the great mechanical orchestra—is rendered as much as possibh like a street in modern Cairo by the engagement of about a dozen native Egyptians who act as attendants . We notice that it will be open on Christmas Day from 1 to 10 .

CORNWALL AS A WINTER RESORT . —Our attention has been called to the second edition of a pamphlet bearing the above title , which contains much useful and interesting information respecting the county of Cornwall and its value as a winter resort for invalids . The county itself is wellknown to us , and we are in a position , therefore , to endorse the recommendations of the writer and the favourable opinion he has been pleased to express as to the benefits to

be derived from a sojourn at Falmouth , Penzance , St . Ives , Newquay , and the Scilly Isles , the mild and genial climate , of which in the winter season he very justly eulogises . The great advantages which these places possess is that they are easily accessible by the Great Western Railway , which prides itself , and not without good reason , on the frequency , regularity , and excellence of its train service to this county .

1 HE PEMBROKE COAST . —We are also able to recommend the pamphlet entitled "A Holiday Trip Round the Pembroke Coast , " and on the same principal ground , namely , that the climate along the Pembrokeshire coast is genial and mild , whils Tenby and other resorts are readily accessible by the Great Western Railway system , and in themselves offer many attractions in the way of picturesque

scenery to the visitor . Indeed , we quite agree with the writer , when he says in effect that Pembrokeshire only requires to be more widely known in order to be more highly appreciated by tourists , but more particularly during the winter by invalids and persons in delicate health . SUTTON ' S AMATEUR ' S GUIDE FJR 1 S 92 . —The issue of Messrs . Sutton ' s Amateur ' s Guide in Horticulture for 1892

is a timely reminder that the sowing of flower and vegetable seeds must soon be commenced in earnest , and the very handsome annual before us contains important information as to the most economical methods of ensuring brilliant displays of fljwers in their several seasons , and the finest types of vegetables for household consumption , or for winning honours on the exhibition table . Established

fivourites receive the attention their merits deserve , and novelties worthy of trial are fully described , and the best means of growing them to the highest perfection indicated . Although the work successfully aims at rendering useful service in large gardens , equipped with every modern appliance , it will prove indispensable to . the amateur , who in a small garden pursues a delightful hobby

that contributes to health and daily happiness , and at the same time adds to the substantial enjoyment of life . The cover really consists of two handsome plates of flowers with the necessary lettering subordinated to the decorative treatment . The front is devoted to four magnificent show gloxinias , and the back to new types of mignonette , both sides thrown into relief by a rich gold ground . Distributed

through the catalogue are splendid cromo plates of a vase of primulis , a bouquet of ( lowers and foliage plants to which there is a key , and two other coloured illustrations of novelties in vegetables . In woodcuts Messrs . Sutton have this season surpassed themselves . 'The pages abound in artistic engravings , chiefly produced from photographs , with a truthfulness to nature impossible by other methods .

Two of the large photo-illustrations are unusually interesting revalations of business procedure . Potatoes receive prominent attention , and as the resu ' t of Messrs . Sutton ' s special eff irts to introduce seedlings of exceptional cropping power , combined with superior quality and the capability of withstanding disease , their list consists almost exclusively of the varie . ies that have won a reputalion in recent years .

Last season the list of flowers were entirely remodelled . Now we observe that the section devoted to vegetables has , with manifest advantage , been recast and extended , and the book contains more information than in any previous year . It is only necessary to add that the various lists appear to have been revised with the usual care , the printing and paper are excellent , and the book possesses a capital index .

Bro . the Duke of Athole left town on Wednesday to spend Christmastide at Blair Athole , while his son , the Marquis of Tuliibardine , after a series of visits which he had been paying , left town for I-cotland on Saturday last , and Lady Dorothea Stewart Murray will start immediately after Christmas for a voyage to the East with Bro . Lord and Lady Brassey on the Sunbeam . _

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