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rate in means , we have effected much , and still hope to accomplish more . Fortune , a fickle Goddess , has smiled and frowned in tantalizing turn ; but true to our aim as the needle to the pole , we as Masons are about to realise as a reward for past sacrifices the fruition of our fonelcst hopes . Let us then trust that the Most High , the Grand Geometrician , the Great Architect of the Universe , who guides

the destinies of men and empires , may counsel and direct us in this and all our undertakings . That this work , begun in His name , may be continued and ended in Him , obliterating prejudices , relieving distresses , spreading the cement ol Masonic love , and may achieve its crowning consummation in glorifying His Holy Name ; and thus fulfil its exalted mission in confederating mankind throughout the world in a bond if universal brotherhood .

Freemasonry In New York.

FREEMASONRY IN NEW YORK .

CORINTHIAN LODGE BALL . The rain p lured down in torrents last Tuesday evening , and fog , nasty disagreeable fog was everywhere ; it gave a fantastic appearance to the houses , as though they were phantoms , distorting them until the idea forced itself on the mind that the builder must certainly have had the

delirium tremens . The lights in the lamps along the thoroughfare looked dim and ghostly , and flickered painfully , as if they were disgusted at such weather and wanted to be out as soon as possible . Despite these drawbacks , Lyric Hall , on Sixth avenue , was in a blaze of light ; now and then bursts of music came rolling out in the murky air , driving away for the moment the damp vapour that

clung to everything , and making the lights flare up as though they had been asleep and the sweet sounds had brought them to a realizing sense of their duty . Car after car of the Sixth avenue line came rolling up to the door with its precious fieight . Financially the affair was a success , for the large ball room and ante-rooms were completely filled . The music was good , although the

selections might have been a trifle more refined . About eleven o ' clock Bro . Charles Seymour , Master of the lodge , mounted the stage at the southern end cf the hall , and after quietness had been obtained , informed the assembled guests that he took great pleasure in presenting Bro . G . F . Thornton , Secretary , on behalf of the loelge , with a handsome silver set , consisting of eight pieces , placed on

a table close by . In continuation he said : " This is a very approprate present , as I believe our worthy brother is about to celebrate his f-ilvcr weeleling . " Louel cheers followed this speech . That it was a genuine surprise to Brothir Thornton is certain . He had been led to believe that it was intended for anoth r member , and thus \ va < easily decoyed into mounting the "tage with Bro . Seymour .

At the mention of his name his astonishment was almost painful . He alternately flushed and paled , but after repeateel calls for a speech , regained his composure somewhat and made a few remarks expressing his gratituele for the gift , and returning thanks therefor . His embarrassment and distress were so palpable as to cause shorts ol applause and laughter , this over , Bro . Seymour again

stepped forward and said that there would bc a buff t supper from that time until three or four o ' clock ; that there was plenty and to spare for all . The guests were at liberty to go when they pleased and as often as they pleascil . At this announcement , each young man who was accompinicel by his young lady rubbed his hands with

delight , and privately rcsolvcel to endure the pangs of hunger fe r a few hours until the greater portion of those picsent were satisfied . In imagination he saw himself leading his fair companion to the supper-room , and there enjojiug , in a comfortable and cosy manner , the numerous dainties the committee had provided for them . Alas ! this \ Uion was a bitter moc ' iery . Three times we endeavoured

to grain an entrance into that room , from whence proceeded that appetizing odourof coffee , turkey , and other delicacies , but all wc could catch was the tantalizing ratt ' c of knives and forks on plates . Once we were so favoured as to catch a glimpse of the glories within , when the door opened to permit the egress of a coloured waiter . 1 low many envied the pr . rogatives which his position allowed—that liberty

ti go in and out of that Mecct of all our hopes ! It was a buffet supper in more senses than one , as you had ta buff . t right and left in order to get to the table . When you did get there , you felt like lifting up your voice and howling or doing something to express your feelings as forcibly as possible . We sympathize very deeply with Bro . Fox . He lost his temper at the guests as tlicy came

crowding in , and said several naughty words . Beware , Bro . Fox ! There is a hereafter . On this occasion , as well as on all others , these possessing the greatest amount of impudence or cheek succeeded in getting the best supper . Many we are acquainted with considered themselves

fortunate in securing a cup of coffee on ' y- Let us hope the Committee will sec to this part of the night ' s enjoyment with more care at their future affairs . Dancing was kept up until five o ' clock . It was still raining when we le ft , and the fr . g was still hanging around , as if destined to sec the thing thre . ugh on its own account . —New York Dispatch .

Charity.

CHARITY .

" The greatest of these is Charity . " There is net a word in the English language whicli contains " -ucli a depth and height of meaning as the word Charity . In its more common signification , it is used to

designate that disposition < f mind which invites to almsgiving , and he is esteemed a charitable man who " bestows his goods to feed the poor . " But the word is used in a more comprehensive and exalted sense in the Great Light of Masonry . There wc read cf giving all one ' s goods to feed the poor without having charity . He

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would be thought a very charitable man who should bestow all his goods upon the poor , and as a rule such an one would be possessed with this noble principle to a wonderful extent . But a man might do this and yet be very uncharitable . He might do it to increase his fame .

in which case he would be much more selfish than charitable . He would lack that fervent love ot his fellow-beings , which lies at the foundation of all true charity . And the world affoids many examples of this kind . Instances are not rare where donations are made in a pompous manner ,

which reveals the animus of thee ' onor . And who has not known people to bescow on strangers with great liberality when a true charity would hav c dictated the bestowal of a small moiety , and the appropriating of the remainder upon a destitute family at home . But to appear generous in the eyes of the world , causes many to assume the guise of charity , when they possess liitle of its genuine spirit .

True chanty is nearly allied to disinterested benevolence . It does not take time to catechise the needy , further than to know whether they are worthy of confidence , or , in other words , are not impostors . It asks nothing about party issues or sectarianism . It knows no nationality , but regards the race as the children of a common parent , and , Samaritan-like , delights in binding up the wounds

anel caring for the needy , even though their nationality be unknown . And it heeds the calls of the destitute as quickly when alone as when the multitude is present to applaud . Indeed , true charity is modest and rttiring . It prtfers that the left hand thould not know what is done by the right . And it may be said , without boasting , that Masonry

inculcates such charity . Its spirit is the very opposite of that ostentation which would parade its good wotks before the gaze of the world . It would rather its votaries should steal away to the homes of the poor , to the couch of the suffering , as quietly as the dew of Heaven falls upon the tender plants , and soothe anel refresh by deeds of Jove anel words of kindness . And in these times of parade and

show it does seem refreshing to find some of the seeds of true charity germinating and springing up into a healthy growth , even if unseen and unknown to the busy , bustling world . It does afford gratification to know that one institution at least can elo good quietly and secretly , and can foster a charity which goes even beyond the bestowing of gowls upon the poor and sufferin-fof earth , and provides a place where the king has to meet upon the same level

vviih the poor brother who cams a . scanty living for his dependentjfamily by his daily toil . Masonry has no sneers for the poor , no frowns for the humbic unfortunates of earth . It docs uot honour men for their wealth or birth , but rather for ttuir moral worth and intrinsic goodness of life . Its lessons are al ! grand , but none more truly so than its lessons of charity . —Freemasons' Monthly .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . THOMAS AUSTIN . On Saturday , the 13 th inst ., the remains of Bro . Thos . Austin , P . M . 933 , and P . Z . 933 , were interred in the Tower Hamlets Cemetery , Bow-road . The funeral corte ' ge , which was conducted by Bro . H . A ) ton , ( P . M . 933 ) , consisted of an hearse drawn by four horses and lour mourning carriages . The fust carriage covvtaim-A Bro .

Stcrfman , ( a nephew of the tleccased ) , Bro . E . Williams , ( the executor ) , and Mr . Weybret , ( an old friend ) . In the second carriage were Bros . , | . G . Stevens , T . J . Barnes , Wainwtight , and Myers . In the third carriage were Bros . Boivion , Jonathan Taylor , Tucker , and VV . Yetton . In the fourth carriage were Bros . Caudick , T . Yetton , and Eastwood . On the arrival at the cemetery the Rev . Bro .

D . Shaboe joined the procession to the church , which was also accompanied by representatives of the 'ollnwing Lodges , viz ., 933 , 554 . « 74 . i 4 *' i l 8 ( 5 * I . ^ > " 7 ' . » .- > 2 <» i iSeS , \( u ,, 1076 , 205 , 1579 , 1445 , 1106 , and others . After the impressive ceremony of the service lor the burial of the elead had been read in the church , the procession was formed , and followed the remains of the deceased to the

grave , each brother being supplied with a sprig of acacia . On the arrival at the grave , and after the coffin had been lowered to its resting place , the concluding portion of the service was read ; during which the coffin was plentifully bestrewed with acacia sprigs and a bunch ; of camelias was added by a lady , the daughter of a P . M . of the Doric Lodge .

Bro . Austin will be remembced for his genial temperament and ability as a Masonic Preceptor , and it may be faithfully recorded , that he carried out to its fullest cxient the axiom " To look with the eye of charity on the failings of another . " He was a Life Governor and Subscriber to all the Masonic Institutions . —R . l . P .

BRO . JOHN LUTER . It is our duty this week to record the sudden death of an old and much respected inhabitant of Cowes . Bro . John Luter , who was for many years in trade in that town , but through losses and declining life he was compelled to give up business . He was the oldest member on the roll of Medina Lodge , having been initiated as far

back as January , 23 rd , 183 a , and passed several elegvees in Masonry . Of late years he was the Tyler of the lodge , where he was universally respected by all the brethren . II-s ciicumstauceis latterly required assistance , and the brethren appealed to the Benevolent Fund and obtained a

grant of £ 40 per annum for him . Latterly he often expressed , if it was not for his health , the present time was the happiest he hael enjoyed for many years . He was of an amiable disposition , and made , we believe , not a single enemy . Only on Good Friday he was on his accustomed lounge , the promenade of the pontoon , and on leaving ,

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we saw him , when he appeared in his usual health , going towards his home , which he reached , and almost instantly expired . An inquest was held on the body on Saturday evening , when a verdict of death from natural causes was returned .

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

A full report of the proceedings at the sixtyfirst anniversary meeting of the Stability Lodge of Instruction will appear in ocr next issue . A Grand Council of the Illustrious Kni ghts K . H . 30 , will be held at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Goldensquare , on Wednesday , the 8 th May , at 4 . 4- ; p . m .

Punctual attendance is requested . The Moveable Grand Mark Lodge of England is [ not to be held on the 26 th , but about Whituntide , in the Cumberland and Westmorland Uake Oistrict . The exact date is not yet fixed byjthc M . W . G . M . M . M ., the Earl of Limrrirk .

Sir C . B . Adderley is gazetted a Peer of the United Kingdom by the title of Baron Norton , of Noit > 11-on-the-Moors , in the county ot Stafford . Ladies' Christian Homes for Deaf and Dumb Children , from four years of age . —We are reqnestcel to insert an appeal on behalf of these Homes . They have only

been recently established by the Rev . W . Staincr , but have been the means of bestowing a great amount of benefit upon the poor little afllicteel inmates . More than fifty have been received , and there are now eighteen at the Pcntonvil ' c Road , and seventeen at the Victoria Park Square Homes . Funds are urgently needed for these Homes , and for others that will shortly be opened .

A splendid allegorical picture was exhibited to many brethren of the Craft on Monday last , at Freemasons' Hall , by Bro . Haigh , the composer . The picture , which was pairted by Mr . Rosenberg , elicited many marks tit pleasure and approval . Bro . Haigh , we hear , intends reproducing this beautiful specimen ofthe pictorial art in such a form that it will be attainable by lodges and

the brethren gent-rally . Bro . John Houlding , the celebrated W . M . of the Everton Lodge , No . 823 , was , on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., unanimously elected chairman of the West Derb y Boarel of Guardians , Liverpool , one of the most exttn-ive unions in the country . Bro . Ii . Duteb , of the I lame r Loilc * , No . i"jO * t , was elected \ ice-ehrirman , anel Bro . Dr . E . M .

Sheldon , P . M . 1084 , the deputy vice-chairman . A core . iil vote of thani-s "as passed to Bro . H . Liversige , of the Marlborough Lodge , No . 1620 , the retiring ehiiiman . At the usual monthly meeting , the sirae evening , of the Everton Lodge at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Live r-Bro . H- 'iilding was cordially congratulated on the hum"jr which had been conferred on him , an honour which he

has deserved by long and faithful seivirrs in connection with the administration e . f the Poor I niv . The M . W . Rro . His Impn ' Highness the Prince Rhodocanakis , of Scio , Gra ... i M ister Mason of Greece , vvas on the 19 th of Feb . lart appointed by the Grand Master of the Religious and Military Order of the Temple for Scotlanel a Knight Grand Cross of this Order ,

of which , if we are not mistaken , only four gentlemen ( amongst whom the M . W . Bro . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ) share with His Imperial Highness the honour of being Knights Grand Cross . At the recent installation meeting of the Pacific Lodge rf Freemasons , at Hokitika , a very handsome presentation was made to the Lodge by Mr . Haigh ,

photographer . It consisteel of a life-size crayon portrait of John Lazar , D . G . M ., if Wcstland . Bro . Bevan , on behalf of Bro . Haigh , handed over the gift to the fraternity . There were present about 40 members of the Ordi r , including several members of the Grand Lodge , the Masters and officers of the Totara Lodge and the Lazar Lodge of Kumara . The presentation called forth the

highest terms of praise to the artist who executed and presented the work , and the veteran brother whose likeness vvas pourtrayed on the wall of the lodge room expressed himself with much feeling in appreciation of the compliment paid him . —Grey River Atgits . The ballot for Life Subscriberships in the Girls' School , unelcr Bro . Charles Daniel , I . P . M ., No . Oz

for which loelge he is Steward at the next festival of this instituiion , will take place at Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Lcadenhall-street , on Tuesday evening , at seven o ' clock . EISTER TUESDAY IN THE CITY . —The Christ ' s Hospital boys on Tuesday last paid their customary annual virit to the Mansion House , and received

from the chief magistrate of the City , in accordance with an old historic usage , " a glass of wine and two plum buns each , " besides , the usual money preserts . As the 6 52 " Blues " filed by the L- * rd Mayor , the money , which vvas of the newest coinage , was handed to them—the Grecians ^ 13 ) received one guinea , the probationers ( 9 ) half-acrown , and the "boys " ( 594 ) i c . each . The Loid Mayor

was attended by the Lad y Mayoress and the members of his family , a very numerous company being also present to witness the ceremony . Subsequently ( lie Tuesday Sp ital-scrmon vvas preached at Christ Church , Newgatestreet , to the scholars , by tbe Lord Mayor ' s private chaplain , Bro . the Rev . Dr . Cox , Past Grand Chaplain , vicar of St . Helen's , Bishopsgate , from Matthew ix ., 12 : "Thev

that bc whole need not a physician , but they that are sick . " At the meeting of the Geological Society , held recently , a paper vvas communicated by Captain H . ^ W . Feildcn , R . A ., F . G . S ., and Mr . De Ranee , Her Majesty ' s Geological Surveyor , on the Geographical Results of the Polar Expedition under Admiral Sir G . Nates , F . R . S .