Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . F . W . VV . BOOTH , P . M . 3 S 7 , AND P . P . G . D . C . WEST YORKSHIRE . The remains of Bro . F . W . W . Booth were deposited in their last resting place in the family vault at St . Paul's Church , Shipley , on Saturday the 9 th inst ., in the presence of many sympathetic friends and a large number of brethren . Amongst those present were Bros . S . Minakin , W . M .,

I VV . ' Taylor , I . P . M ., Wm . Oddy , S . W ., John Symonds , j . \ V ., John Tillotson , S . 1 X , Luke Broughton , J . D ., C . VV . Curran , I . G ., John Hey , P . M . and Treas ., Fred . Ives , Sec , Elias Heaton , P . M ., Wm . Turner , P . M ., Chas . I-Iowroyd , P . M ., Henry Mitchell , P . M ., E . Bottomley , P . M ., Thos . Renton , P . M ., Joseph Denby , P . M ., H . Telford , Geo . Mitchell , B . Thompson , A . Marshall , F . Lister , and E . L .

Baumann , of Lodge 3 S 7 ; Bros . I' . Holmes , W . M ., T . M . Holmes , P . M ., and \ V . Metcalfe , P . M ., of Lodge 1545 ; Bros . VV . B . VVoodhead and John Ackroyd . The mourners were Mr . Isaac Booth and Mr . Edward Booth ( brothers of the deceased ) , Bro . Thos . Dcnby , P . M ., 3 S 7 , Mr . George Aspinall , Mr . F . Thomas , Mr . John Wilcock , and Mr . John Reck . We also noticed amongst those present Mr . C . B .

Shaw , Mr . VV . Pullan , Mr . H . JCrowther , Mr . VV . Booth , Air . Wm . Spencer ( Mr . Booth's former manager ) , Mrs . Buckley , and the Rev . E . A . Olive , curate of Windhill . Messrs . VV . Goldsbrough , E . Smith , Ernest Mortimer , and ] . VV . Roberts attended as a deputation from the Windhill Church Schools , of which Bro . Booth was formerly a teacher . Our late brother was also for six years an active member of

the Windhill Local Board , and his Masonic life was distinguished by an enthusiasm and zeal rarely surpassed . He was highly esteemed in his mother lodge , No . 3 S 7 , and for the past twenty years identified himself with every movement connected with that lodge . He was seldom , if ever , absent from the regular lodge meetings , and up to the time

of his death displayed an energy and zeal that knew no bounds . Bro . Booth was unmarried . Personally he posssssed a most amiable disposition , and his kindly nature won for him a large circle of friends , and the respect of all who knew him . He was initiated in 1 S 66 , W . M . in 1 S 72 , and for many years was Charity Steward of the lodge , an office he really loved .

BRO . CHARLES SANDERS , M . D ., P . M ., P . Z . The hews of the death of Bro . C . Sanders , M . D ., will be received generally with regret . Bro . Sanders was only 54 years of age , but had taken an active part in Masonic pursuits for some years past . He was a P . M . of the Chigwell Lodge 453 , Chingford , a P . Z . of the Prudence Chapter , No . 12 , and had taken the 30 in the Ancient and Accepted Rite . He had been a member of the House Committee of

the Boys' School since 1 SS 0 , and it was in this capacity more particularly that he had been able to render his most important services . He was also a Life Governor of , and had served sundry Stewardships for , all our Institutions , and had his life been spared , he would no doubt have continued to render that valuable aid which had been so generously rendered in the case of the Boys' School . The cause of death was heart disease .

BRO . T . C . CHAPMAN , P . M ., P . Z ., & c . We regret to record the decease of Bro . T . C . Chapman , who was initiated in the Gresham Lodge , No . S 69 , on the iSth February , 1 S 71 , and filled the chair in 1 S 79 . He was the first S . W . of the Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 1524 , in January 1 S 75 , and was W . M . of that lodge in 1 S 76 ; P . Prov . G . Supt . of Wks . Herts ; P . Z . 192 and 1524 . Bro .

Chapman died on the 15 th inst ., after a long illness , and only a few days after the election of one of his children to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . He was interred at Abney Park Cemetery on the 21 st inst ., and was followed to the grave by a large number of brethren an j friends , including Bros . G . Ward Verry , P . M . 5 ^ 4 & c .

, W . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec . 1524 ; E . Dignam , P . M . 1524 ; C . W . Smyth , P . M . 1524 ; R . Polak , S . W . 1524 ; George Ferrar , J . W . 1524 ; J . J . Marsh , P . M . 1326 ; Tomson , French , Oakley , and others . Bro . Chapman was highly respected by a large circle of friends by whom his loss is much regretted .

BRO . GEORGE GWYN PARKER . A sad calamity has lately added to the already long list of Freemasons who have passed away during the last few weeks . The brother whose sudden death we have now sorrowfully to record had given great promise of usefulness to our ancient institution since his initiation in the Great City Lodge , No . 1426 , some eight or nine years ago . But it

has been orderedotherwise . ' and deep regret must be mingled with a sincere hope and belief that our loss is his gain . Bro . Parker had ridden from Staines on Sunday , the 17 th inst ., his groom being in attendance , and had reached within a few yards of his residence , when , from some unaccountable cause , he was thrown from his horse , and within a very few moments had ceased to exist . At the early age of 42 our

deceased brother was thus called away , and a sorrowing widow and six children have been bereft of their natural protector . Bro . Parker was an Australian and New Zealand merchant , carrying on business in Palmerston-buildings , Old Broad-street , and enjoyed the respect and esteem of a large number of City and Colonial traders , by whom his untimel y decease is greatly deplored . To those members

of our Order with whom he had close association he was much endeared for his many good qualities , and the Great City Lodge and Prudent Brethren Chapter will doubtless miss him for some years to come . His funeral took place at Teddington Cemetery on Friday , the 22 nd 'nst ., amidst a large concourse of friends , neighbours , and members of the Craft , all of whom evinced great sorrow and

regret . The floral offerings from each section of ¦ societ y were very numerous , and amongst them a chaste Mas 0 , iic wreath testified to the regard in which the Great jj- 't y Lodge held their deceased brother . Another tie , Masonicall y , bound them to him , his relative , Bro . John K . Gwyn , a member of the lodge , being one of the mourners . 1 he lodge was represented by its originator , Bro . N . B . Headon , its first W . M ., Bro . James Stevens , Bros . G . VV .

Ulackie , T . Hamer , and VV . Baber , P . M . 's ; Bros , T Headon , J . R . Hartley , T . Lawes , J . E . Randall , and » l ! i a' ot' , er brethren . These , with a deputation from the Prudent Brethren Chapter and many brethren and companions from other lodges and chapters , paid the last sad tribute of respect" to their departed friend and deposited their " sprigs of acacia" at the close of the impressive burial service .

Obituary.

BRO . T . AXON , P . M . The remains of the late Bro . Thomas Axon , sen ior partner of the firm of Axon , Grundey , and Rowbotham , of Hazel Grove , near Stockport , Cheshire , were recently interred in the Borough Cemetery , Stockport , amid general manifestations of sorrow at the untimely end of our brother , who died on the 12 th inst ., at the early age of 44 , from the effects of an accident received when crossing the road in

front of a tramcar . There was a large muster of the family , friends , and employes present in the mournful procession , and between 50 and Go brethren , members of the Grove Lodge , No . 1957 , Hazel Grove , and the different Stockport lodges , all wearing the usual dress and emblems of Masonic mourning , took part in the ceremony . Bro . Axon , who was a founder and I . P . M . of the Grove Lodge , was much loved and respected , and the deepest sympathy is felt towards the widow and members of his family .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

MARRIAGE . BERESFORD—BROWNE . —On the 23 rd inst ., at St . Marylebone Church , Marylebone-road , by the Rev . Canon Barker , Captain Randal Beresford , of the Royal Welch Fusiliers , to Florence Marion , daughter of Lord Ulick Browne .

DEATH . BERRY . —On the 20 th inst ., at 37 , Stainsby-road , Poplar , Emily Harriet , the beloved wife of Bro . J . J . Berry , P . M . and Treasurer 554 , 127 S , P . Z . and Treasurer 554 and 933 .

Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Lancashire will be held to-morrow ( Saturday ) , the 30 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Theatre , Blackpool , at 2 . 30 p . m . Bro . E . Farwig , P . M . 1 S 0 , P . Z . 180 , will rehearse the ceremony of installation at the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , No . 1614 , held at the Criterion , Piccadilly ,

S . W ., in the Masonic Temple ( entrance in Jermyn-street by the lift ) , on Thursday evening , the iSth November , commencing at 8 o ' clock sharp . At the Nicholson Chapter , No . 37 1 , Maryport , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., Comps . Col . F . R . Sewell , P . G . H . ; G . VV . Thompson , and J . R . Banks were invested for the second time as the Principals of the chapter , and one candidate was exalted to the Supreme Degree .

The Ferrers and Ivanhoe Lodge , No . 779 , Ashby-de-la-Zouch , met at the Masonic Hall in that town on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . G . Simpkin , W . M . The chief business was to receive the report of the Committee for the revision of the bye-laws . A banquet at the Queen ' s Head Hotel followed . To the great regret of the brethren in Kingstonu . i-Thames , Bro . F . Buckland , a P . M . of both lodges held

in that town , has taken up his residence at Southsea , in the hope of enjoying better health there than he has of late by the side of the Thames . Bro . Buckland has done much for Masonry in Kingston , both Craft and Arch , having for the last 12 years been regular in attendance , both at the Dobie and Brownrigg . The testimonial to Bro . V . P . Freeman , Prov .

Grand Secretary for Sussex , is being warmly taken up throughout the province . No brother has worked harder , or is more desjrvedly popular . Already about £ 250 has been subscribed , but it is expected to double this at least . Bro . Kidd , Cannon Brewery , Brighton , and Bro . Daniel , Pavilion Hotel , Brighton , are the Honorary Secretaries to the fund .

At a meeting of the Coborn Lodge of Instruction , held at the Eagle , Snaresbrook , on the 4 th inst ., a handsome album was presented by Bro . H . Johnson , I . G . 18 95 , as W . M . of the evening , in the nameot the brethren of the lodge , to Bro . W . G . Broad , 1364 , on the occasion of his leaving England for New Zealand . The album contained the following inscription engrossed thereon : "Presented to Bro . VV . G . Broad , of the Earl of Zetland Lodge , No .

1364 , by the brethren of tha Coborn Lodge of Instruction , No . 1 S 04 , on his leaving the mother country , as a mark of their esteem and regard , with best wishes for his future welfare . 4 th October , 1 SS 6 . " We regret to have to record the death of the wife of Bro . J . J . Berry , P . M ., P . Z ., which sad event took place on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., at Stainsby-road , Poplar , after a happy wedded life of 33 years . It is

only a fortnight since we had the pleasure of reporting the proceedings at a dinner when our esteemed Bro . Berry was presented with a silver salver by the Vestry of Shadwell . The funeral took place on Wednesday at Tower Hamlets Cemetery , a large number of brethren of the Yarborough , Doric , and Burdett-Coutts Lodges being present . We sympathize with Bro . Berry in his sad bereavement .

The Alliance Lodge will hold its installation meeting next Wednesday at the Guildhall Tavern . After a passing , Bro . Henry Wright will request Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . J . W ., the first Master of the lodge , to preserve the unbroken traditions of the lodge , and act as installing Master . Bro . James Perkins , C . C ., the Senior Warden , will then be installed in the chair of King Solomon . The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs have been invited , the latter

have definitely accepted . It is expected that a large gathering of the bcethren will be present . Bro . Perkins is well known in the Corporation , where he is very popular , as also in the Alliance Lodge . HOLLOWAY ' S 1 ' it-i . s are the medicine most in repute for curing the multifarious maladies which attack humanity when wet and cold weather gives place to more genial temperatures . In short , these Pills all ' ord relief , if they fail uf being an absolute remedy

in all the disturbances of circulation , digestion , and nervous energy , which at times oppress a vast portion of the population . Under the wholesome , purifying , and strengthening powers exerted by these excellent Pills the tongue becomes clean , the appetite iinproves , digestion is quickened , anil assimilation rendered perfect Holloway ' s medicine possesses the highly estimable property of cleansing the whole mass of blood , which , in ils rennovated condition , carries purity , strength , and vigour to every tissue of the body . —[ ADVT . ]

Masonic And General Tidings

Bro . Sir Francis and Lad y Burdett and famil y have taken up their residence at Foremark Hall , Repton , Derbyshire , for the winter season . Bio . H . Lovegrove will resume his course of lectures on " Construction " at the Architectural Association this ( Friday ) evening .

We are asked to state that the usual meeting of the Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement will not take place on Tuesday next , in consequence of the dinner which is fixed for that evening . The Brownrigg Lodge of Instruction now meets on Thursday night in each week , at the Alexandra Hotel , Kingston Hill , and hitherto there has been a good attendance of brethren anxious to learn of the Preceptor , Bro . Lawrence .

The Royal Jubilee Lodge of Instruction , No . 72 , lulds its meetings every Wednesday evening at S p . m ., at the Shakespeare ' s Head , Wych-street , Strand . Bro , G . W . Lewcock is Honorary Secretary of the lodge . A very fine portrait bust in bronze of the late

Mr . Christopher Pond , standing on a handsome pedestal of red scagliola , has just been put up on the grand staircase of the Criterion . It is the work of Mr . Boehm , R . A ., and as well as being a capital likeness , is an admirable work of art .

The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed by Bro . E . Storr , P . M . 1 G 7 , at the Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , No . 3 , at the Alfred Hotel , Roman-road , Barnsbury , N ., on Wednesday , the 24 th prox . The lodge to be opened at 7 p . m . Hon . Secretary , Bro . F . VV . Dimsdale , S . D . 1507 . On Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., Bro . the Rev . T . C .

Beasley , M . A ., was duly installed Master of the Eleanor Cross Lodge , 1764 , for the ensuing year , in succession to Bro . George Ellard . A banquet was afterwards held in the Masonic Hall , under the presidency of the newly-installed Master . The usual toasts were honoured , and a pleasant evening spent . Bro . Alderman Farncombe , P . P . G . Swd . Br . of

Sussex , has been re-elected Mayor of Lewes for the ensuing year . The choice was not only unanimous , but he is the first Mayor of the county town of Sussex who has had the honour of re-election . A warm tribute of praise was paid to him at the closing meeting of the municipal yaar for the admirable manner in which he had discharged the duties of his office latterly . We have to acknowledge , with thanks , from Bro .

F . Osborn , No . 12 S 7 , the receipt of a card , just published by him , of " English Plate Marks . " It has been compiled with great cace from the best authorities , and exhibits at a glance in the small compass " of an ordinary post-card the shapes of the different shields , lions , leopards' heads , of the different epochs , as well as the reigns and dates at which they were used . This Card of Marks will be found of very great service by connoisseurs and collectors of old plate .

The Border Chapter Rose Croix will be consecrated at the Keswick Hotel , Keswick to-morrow ( Saturday ) afternoon , at 2 . 30 p . m ., and at the conclusion of that ceremony Bro . George J . McKay , 31 , the worthy Prov . G . Secretary of Cumberland and Westmoreland , will be duly installed M . W . S . A number of candidates for perfection will be previously balloted for , and if elected will be able to witness the ceremonies of consecration and installation .

We have been requested to state that the list of Bro . John Pullman , who acted as Steward for the British Lodge , No . S , at the anniversary festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ' , held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , under the presidency of R . W . Bro . Lord Suffield ,

P . G . M . Norfolk , on the 30 th June last , amounted to £ 26 5 s ., and not , as stated at the time , to only £ 11 11 s . We would also state that the East Lancashire Lodge , for which Bro . G . Board and others acted as Stewards , was No . 179 S , not 17 S 9 , and that in Sussex Bro . J . Belcher represented No . 315 , not No . 215 .

The first meeting ot the Committee charged with the arrangements for the ball annuall y held in aid of the West Lancashire Educational Fund took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . Liverpool , on the 22 nd inst ., under the presidency of Bro . R . Foote , P . P . G . R . The following were appointed officers of the Committee , namely , Bros . Councillor Houlding , P . P . G . R .. Chairman ; Simon

Jude , Deputy Chairman ; W . E . Coxon , Hon . Treasurer ; and J . H . Tyson , Hon . Sec . It was arranged that , subject to the convenience of the Mayor , and the approval of the Finance Committee of the City Council , the ball should take place on the second Tuesday in January next . Bro . St . John Caws , of the St . Clair Lodge , No . 41 G ( S . C . ) , of Melbourne , and Past District Grand

Organist under the Scottish Constitutions of Victoria , has , since his arrival in England , been the recipient of sundry compliments , which must have given him a great deal of pleasure , and will be ^ ead of by his friends , especially b y his brother Masons of Melbourne and Geelong , with a considerable amount of pride and satisfaction . His " Hi'da Valse " has been applauded whenever it has been performed in public

and one day , in the early part of this month , Bro . Caws had the gratification of being present in the Western Kiosk , at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition , South Kensington , when it was played by the band of the Grenadier Guards under Bro . Dan Godfrey , and the visitors very heartily applauded it and him as its composer . On another occasion it was played by the same band , and under the same

leadership , during the ceremony of mounting guard in St . James ' s Palace . On Thursday , the 21 st inst ., Bro . Caws was present as a visitor at a meeting of the Sandown Lodge , No . 1 S 69 , Sandown , Isle of Wight , when , by permission of the W . M ., Bro . Woolridge proposed " The Health of Bro . Caws , " and , in the couise of his speech , paid him many well-merited compliments for his great musical abilities , Bro . Caws replying in suitable terms , and

expressing thanks very heartily for the kindness he had experienced everyivhere during his visit to the old country . Such slight episodes as this in our current history will go a long way towards strengthening the bonds of fraternal feeling and good fellowship between Australia and the United Kingdom . ToiiACcoxisTS COMMENTING . —An Illustrated Guide of no pages "How to open respectably from jdlo to ^ 2000 ; " three stamps . H . Myers & Co ., 109 , Kuston-rd ., London . Telephone No . 7541 , —[ ADVT . ] t __ . ;