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Scotland.
Scotland .
PROPOSED MASONIC HALL AT KILWINNING . The anniversary meeting of the ancient Mother Lodge - was held on the 21 st inst ., in the Masons' Hall , Kilwinning , when the customary business was transacted , Bro . R . W . Cochran-Patrick , of Woodside , M . P ., the Right Worthy Master , and Provincial Grand Master for Ayrshire ,
presiding . After " the lodge had been opened in ample form , letters of apology for absence were read from Bros . Sir Archd . Campbell , P . G . M . for Renfrewshire East ; R . W . Ralston-Patrick , of Trearne , P . S . M . forAyshire ; Jas . H . Nielson , Dublin ; A . Turnbull , Kilmarnock ; John Tweed , Classrow : the Masters of the Lodges Loudoun (
Kilwinning ) , Newmilns ; and St . John ' s ( Kilwinning ) , Largs ; P . M . St . John ' s Saltcoats and Ardrossan ; and Guy , Past Master of Houstone St . Johnstone , & c . The Treasurer ' s ( Bro . Scott ) account books were laid upon the table , from which he read a very satisfactory abstract , showing that eighteen intrants had been enrolled during the past year . Bro . WYLIE , the Secretary , then gave an interesting
statement regarding subscriptions received for the fund towards building a new Masonic I lall for " Mother Kilwinning . " He reported that the brethren in Shanghai , Altoona , Pennsylvania ; the Lodges Lonaconing and Cincinnati had sent handsome donations , and that the brethren of the lodge in Wellington , California , had promised to send £ \ o for " stones " to the new hall .
Bro . W . B . MEI . ISH , Master of Kilwinning Council , Cincinnati , who bad expressed his willingness to act as agent in the States for the Building Fund , and do it as a "labour of love , " was unanimously elected an honorary member , and his name was added to the Building Committee . It was reported also that a number of the lodges in the
Ayrshire Province had given a tangible proof of their maternal affection and [ sympathy for the Mother Lodge by subscribing handsomely towards the Building Fund , and that some of the members were also giving separate donations . Bro . Gibson , W . M . of Burns' Mother Lodge ( St . David ' s Tarbolton ) , besides subscribing £ . i , promised also to send four large foundation stones for each corner of
the building , dressed—of the celebrated Ballochmyle freestone—free at Kilwinning Station . A large and influential committee of members of Mother Kilwinning residing in Glasgow and neighbourhood was also appointed , with Bro . W . F . Shaw convener . A number of the Glasgow brethren have already contributed very handsomely to the fund—Bro . Tweed , who was , from indisposition , unable to attend
the meeting , having on his subscription card the names of ^ several distinguished brethren for sums of £ 10 each . Bro . Dr . Maddcver , P . M ., of Lodge Rawcliffc , Rothesay , who had that day made a pilgrimage to the ancient shrine of Masonry , so as to have the honour of affiliation conferred upon him , had his name also added to the Building Committee . This worthy brother is not only an enthusiastic
Mason , but he is also deeply versed in archaeological lore . The members then proceeded to the election of officebearers for the ensuing year , when the following were unanimously chosen , viz .: Bros . R . W . Cochran-Patrick , of Woodside , M . P ., Right Worshipful Master , and as such , Provincial Grand Master for Ayrshire ; John Carruthers , Depute Master ; William Scott , Substitute Master ;
George Jack , S . W . ; Daniel M'Intosh , . J . VV . ; Robert Wylie , Secretary ; John Conn , jun ., Treasurer ; Revs . W . Lee Kerr , John Sime , and Alex . Inglis , Chaps . ; Wm . Paterson , Bible Bearer ; George Swanson , S . Steward ; las . B . Thomson , J . Steward ; Robert Aird , S . D . ; William R . Purves , J . D . ; John Armour , jun ., architect ; James Boyd , I . G . ; and W . Brackcnridge , Tyler .
The lodge was adjourned till hall-past seven , when the brethren again assembled under the old roof of Mother Kilwinning , and being properly clothed marched in procession , headed by the Irvine Rifle instrumental band , to the Eglinton Arms Hall to celebrate the festival of St . Thomas ; and in the course of the evening large deputations were received with Masonic honours from the
following lodges in the province : Ayr , St . James's , No . 125 , headed bytheRIW . M ., Bro . Murray ; Irvine , St . Andrews , 149 , headed by the R . W . M ., Bro . Highet ; Hcith ( Kilwinning ) St . John's , 157 , headed by the R . W ., Bro . Crawford ; Thistle and Rose , Stevenson , 169 , headed by the R . W . M ., Bro . Wilson ; Royal Blues , Kilbirnie , 399 , headed by Past Master liro . Allan : Neptune ( Kilwinning ) , Ardrossan ,
442 , headed by the R . W . M .. Bro . Bain ; Irvine Harbour , 67 G , acting Master Bro . Stevenson , and visiting brethren from Journeymen , Edinburgh , No . S . The vitality of the Order , especially in Irvine , was clearly shown by the large deputations from St . Andrews , No . 126 , and the newly-cradled lodge Harbour , No . G 76 . Thus assembled , the several lodges assisted the ancient
or mother lodge in celebrating her 742 nd anniversary . " The Queen " and other loyal and Masonic toasts having been given from the chair , Bro . MURRAY , R . W . Master of Ayr St . James ' s , then gave , in suitable terms , the toast of " Mother Kilwinning , " coupled with " The Health of the R . W . Master , " Bro . Cochrane-Patrick , and the enthusiasm with which the toast was pledged , and the warmth and heartiness of the
greeting he ( Bro . Patrick ) received on rising to reply , showed how much he was respected by the members of the different lodges in the province over which he has by the suffrages of the mother lodge been agiin called to bear Masonic rule . The customary honours being accorded to the deputations , and after spending a most harmonious evening , the proceedings being interspersed with a variety of excellent songs , the lodge was duly closed in ancient form .
STOW . — St . John Lodge ( No . 216 ) . — The anniversary of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated on the 27 th inst ., a goodly number of the brethren being present . After the confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting and other routine business , the following ofiice Walker
bearers were installed by Bro . J . F . , W-. P . M .: Bros . Robert Sanderson , R . W . M . ; James B . Mercer , VV . D . M . ; Thomas Bell , W . S . M . ; George 15 . Forsyth , W . S . W . ; George Stcnhouse , W . | . W . ; James Hogg , Sec . ; Joseph Wilson , Treas . ; Rev . Win . Workman , Chap . ; William H . Cook , S . D . ; James Waugh , J . D . ; James C . Dowie , Bible Bearer ; John Lambert , Dir . of Cers . ; James
Scotland.
Dickson , Dir . of Music ; William Halliday , Pres . of Stwds . ; J . Robertson and J . Hogarth , Stwds . ; Robert S . Taylor , I . G . ; and William Wa ' ddell , Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured . The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent singing and a very enjoyable evening was spent .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . SAMUEL OXTON . The remains of the late Bro . Samuel Oxton , who died at his residence , 125 , Park-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at the age of sixty-one , were consigned to the grave on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., in St . James ' s Cemetery . At the church , where the funeral service took place , there was a large assembly of mourning friends , including members of the Masonic Order , representatives of public bodies ,
professional gentlemen , and others who had been associated with Bro . Oxton . As a Freemason , the deceased brother belonged to the Neptune Lodge , No . 1264 , in which he was greatly esteemed for his amiability and benevolence . He was a Life Governor of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , and also a member of the Committee of the recently-formed Benevolent Fund connected with the Neptune Lodge . Bro . Oxton also took a lively interest
in politics , and was one of the council of the Constitutional Association of the city . The relatives present at the funeral were Messrs . G . Oxton , J . Oxton , J . L . Oxton , S . H . Oxton , H . Oxton , T . F . Oxton , and S . C . Oxton ( sons of deceased ) , John Oxton , Joseph Oxton , and Henry Oxton ( brothers ) , T . Maddock , T . Lunt , G . Lunt ( brothers-inlaw ) , Samuel Oxton , R . Peacock , and J . Langley ( nephews ) . Amongst the others at the funeral were Bro .
C . Fothergill W . M ., and the following members of the Neptune I . odge : Bros . P . B . Gee , P . M . and Treasurer ; T . H . Arden , P . M . ; J . Tickell , Secretary ; Ashworth , S . D . ; tish , J . D . ; Samuel Fraser , A . S . ; Linaker , Johnson , Battersby , Webb , W . Jones , and E . Ironsides ; C . Arden , P . M . 1356 ; George S . W . 135 G ; C . Costigan , 135 6 ; I . Harrison , 1675 ; and J . Lees , 1675 ; J . W . Robinson , H . Huntington , T . Harris , G . Harris , I .
Sumner , H . Marsden , A . Boadle , C . Robinson , F . Langley , S . Langley , T . Wilde , H . Ashmead , J . T . Lewis , G . Nicholson , E . Jones , P . Berry , E . Gregory , H . B . Tasker , Marshall Reid , and Andrew Johnson . The . following members of the Constitutional Association represented that body : Captain Stabb . Messrs . Thomas Harrison .
J . A . Cowan , C . Fothergill , Samuel Fraser , E . George , C . Costigan , and J . W . Marshall . The service at the church and at the grave was conducted by the Rev . Jonathan Shaw , vicar of St . Matthew ' s , Toxteth , at which place of worship Bro . Oxton held the office of churchwarden . The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr . Henry Dodson , Park-road .
THE LATE BRO . C . J . SMITH . It is pleasing to find that the Brethren of Lodge of Unanimity , No . 339 , Penrith , have recognised in a fitting way the worth of its deceased brother , C . J . Smith , late of Newton , who was well known in connection with the Lcath Ward Highway Board , of which he was vice-chairman . An address on vellum , presented to his brother , contains the following , which has been sirned bv nearlv .-ill the n ^ t 9 nJ
present officers of the Penrith Lodge of Unanimity : — " Bro . Smith was initiated into Masonry in the Lodge of Unanimity , held at the Crown Hotel , Penrith , on the j"th day of December , 1 S 76 , served the office of Senior Warden , and in December , 1 S 70 , was unanimously elected W . M . for the following year , and installed in the chaii by his proposer , Bro . W . Kirkbridc , P . M ., P . A ., P . P . G . S . W ., C . and W ., and other ofiicers . He was elected W . M ., for ' the second time in
December , 1 S 73 , and occupied the chair during the following year , all which positions he held with credit to himself and honour to his Lodge . " " Bro . Smith also filled the office of Prov . Jun . Deacon for the province of Cumberland and Westmorland , under the Right Worshipful the Prov . G . M . the Right Honorable the Earl of Bective , M . P ., in 1 S 74 . "Bro . Smith , by his will , bequeathed to his mother Lodge
, the Lodge of Unanimity , the sum of Ten Guineas , to be appropriated toone of the Masonic Charities , as might be agreed upon by the brethren in open lodge assembled , in order to give to the W . M . for the time being two votes in perpetuity . 1 his bequest was by unanimous vote in open lodge given to the Aged Freemasons' Benevolent Fund , in the name of Bro . Smith ; whose name these votes will bear
until time shall be no more . " The document is signed by the following officers : — Messrs . J . B . rhwaites , W . M . ; John Pearson , S . W . Wilson Rawes , J . W . ; William Hall , S . D . ; William Griscn-„ V , ait £ > rl'R'A J ° " s'mpson , T . ; Wm . Kirkbridc , P . M ., P . / ,., P . P . G . S . W ., C . and W . ; Thomas U . Arnison , P . M ., J ,, 'A •l ° . ' " < " >> P . M ., P . Z . ; Thos . Jackson , P . M . ; W . R . Alounsey , P . J . W . j and W . E . Siddle .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
[ The charge is 2 s . 6 d . for announcements not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . ] BIRTHS . BARTRAM . —On the 27 th inst ., at 5 , The Terrace , Greenlanes , N ., the wife of Richard Bartram , of a daughter . ISAACS . —On the 24 th inst ., at Smith-square , S . W ., the wife of D . Isaacs , of a son .
MARRIAGE . PHILLIPS — HUTCHINSON . — On the 23 rd inst ., at St . George ' s , Bloomsbury , Charles Glendinning , son of the late Captain H . Phillips , Royal Horse Artillery , to Honore Jessie Breeze , daughter of the late G . Hutchinson , C . E ., of Bombay .
DEATHS . G 00 iJEN 0 uc . il . —On the 23 rd inst ., at Bclgrave-road , Colonel O . H . Gooilenougli , late Royal Artillery , aged 44 . OXTON . —On the 19 th inst ., at his residence , 125 , Parkstreet , Liverpool , Bro . Samuel Oxton , aged Gi .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee of the subscribers of this Institution met on Thursday afternoon , at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present : Bros . Lieut .-Col . Creaton , Grand Treasurer , in the chair , H . A . Dubois , George Abbott , A . H . Lilley , Henry Glinn , Frank Richardson , John A .
Rucker , James Peters , A . H . Tattershall , Charles Brown , C . H . Webb , J . G . Volcmann , Samuel H . Parkhouse , A . E . Gladwell , Edgar Bowyer , F . R . W . Hedges , Secretary , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the November meeting , and the reading of the minutes of the House Committee , for information , the brethren adopted
the recommendation of the House Committee to accept the tender of Messrs . Merryweather for the supply of lire buckets for the School . It was also resolved to insure the furniture in the Secretary ' s ofiice for ^ 300 . There were thirteen petitions for placing children on the list for the April election . Of these one town and one country case were deferred . The remaining live town and
six country petitions were received , and the children placed on the list . Vacancies in the School for April were then declared for twenty-two children , for which there will be twenty-nine candidates . Authority was given to the Chairman to sign cheques .
Ihe CHAIRMAN said he had a piece of news which the brethren would be glad to hear . Colonel James Peters had just handed him a cheque for £ 94 , to constitute himself a Vice-Patron of the Institution . A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .
COMPLIMENT TO A LIVERPOOL BROTHER . There are few brethren in Liverpool who have borne a higher character for strict integrity than Bro . John Cobham , one of the P . M . ' s of the Merchants' Lodge , anil many would rejoice to hear of a well-merited compliment which was recently paid to him by a number of his friends and admirers . The interesting gathering , which took place a few days ago , was for the purpose of snowing the desire
of a number of well-known tradesmen in this city to do honour to one who has for many years been associated with this community , and who has been held in high respect during his long business career . The gentlemen alluded to gave a complimentary banquet at the Bears ' Paw , Lord-street , Liverpool , to Bro . Cobham , the proprietor of that extensive establishment . Bro . R . A . Davics , J . W ., 13 S 0 , presided , and amongst those present
were : Mr . Thomas Stubbs , Bro . Alfred Tyrcr , Mr . E . W . Nobbs , Mr . T . Crossby , Mr . Thomas Lee , Mr . W . Gardner , Mr . Walker , Bro . James Orr-Marples , I . G . 1 G 09 , Mr . F . Allen , Bro . T . G . Fisher , I . P . M . 1299 , Mr . Walter Smith , Mr . A . T . Smith , Mr . T . S . Smith , Mr . T . Gatcnby , Mr . W . Walker , Bro . D . Cumming , Mr . T . Walton , Mr . Charles Larmcr , Mr . Mawdslcy , Mr . Morgan , and Bro . lohnCobham . Afterdinncr .
whichwasservcdinunexceptional style , the Chairman gave the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , which were most cordially received . In proposing "Healthand Prosperity to Bro . John Cobham , " the Chairman , in a few well-chosen words , expressed the high esteem in which that gentleman was held by the tradesmen in that city , in which he had been so long known and respected . A number who had been associated ( in doing the necessary work in connection with the erection of the Bear's Paw )
with Bro . Cobham had taken that opportunity of meeting together to express their satisfaction at the successful completion of his line establishment , and to wish Bro . Cobham many years of happy prosperity in the conduct of it . Mr . Thomas Stubbs ( on behalf of a number of friends ) then presented Bro . Cobham with a beautifully illuminated address , the work of Bro . James Orr-Marples , expressive
of the high esteem in which Bro . Cobham was held . Bro . Cobham feelingly replied , remarking that the kindl y expressions of so many friends was exceedingly gratifying , and he hoped to be able always to so conduct his business as to obtain the confidence and esteem of his fellow townsmen . The pleasure of the evening was much enhanced by a capita ! musical selection , contributed to by Bro . Marples , Mr . Morgan , Mr . Smith , and others of the company .
" Sapo Carbonis Detcrgens" is a physician ' s name for a remedy prescribed for the past quarter-century for every variety of skin disease . The public have also adopted the same as a preventive of smallpox , scarlet fever , and measles . Purchasers should see that the Latin Brand is on every tablet , and WRIGHT'S COAL TAR SOAP on each wrapper , without which none are genuine . A man may have taken any number of degrees
in Masonry , and may even pay his contributions when due , and be a regular attendcr at his lodge , all of which is very commendable conduct as far as it goes , yet if good Masonic literature has no charms for him he will never ' be " a bright Mason , " however glibly pass-words may pass from his lips , or however deftly his lingers may give grip or sign . Above all , his constant practice , both in the lodge and in the evcry-day transactions of life with all men . must
square with the holy precepts ever inculcated in all the teachings of Freemasonry—teachingswhich the most earnest student of good Masonic literature will most clearly understand . —Bro . George Markham Tiocddell . The Queen has forwarded to the superintendent of nurses at the Royal Victoria Hospital , Netley , live large Berlin wool quilts for the use of the military invalids at the hospital , which were received on Friday at that institution .
One of the quilts has been entirely worked by the Oueen herself , and a second by the Princess Beatrice . "" The former bears in one corner Her Majesty ' s cipher of a crown , V . R . I ., and the date 1 SS 2 . The latter bears the initial letter of " Beatrice . " The other quilts have been worked by ladies of the Court , but the Queen has added a border to each . The quilts are made of the softest wool , are of rich though plain patterns and colours , and are perfect in all respects as warm bed-coverings . They arc remarkably
evenly and skilfully knitted . This personal gift forms a touching instance of the Queen ' s kind-hearted solicitude for the welfare and comfort of the sick and wounded soldiers who have recently returned from Egypt . The remark attributed to Her Majesty is , "They have done much for inc . and I must Co something for them . " The Oueen has left the distribution of the quilts to the superintendent of the nurses . They are to be issued to the patients to whom they ' are likely to be of most service .
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Scotland.
Scotland .
PROPOSED MASONIC HALL AT KILWINNING . The anniversary meeting of the ancient Mother Lodge - was held on the 21 st inst ., in the Masons' Hall , Kilwinning , when the customary business was transacted , Bro . R . W . Cochran-Patrick , of Woodside , M . P ., the Right Worthy Master , and Provincial Grand Master for Ayrshire ,
presiding . After " the lodge had been opened in ample form , letters of apology for absence were read from Bros . Sir Archd . Campbell , P . G . M . for Renfrewshire East ; R . W . Ralston-Patrick , of Trearne , P . S . M . forAyshire ; Jas . H . Nielson , Dublin ; A . Turnbull , Kilmarnock ; John Tweed , Classrow : the Masters of the Lodges Loudoun (
Kilwinning ) , Newmilns ; and St . John ' s ( Kilwinning ) , Largs ; P . M . St . John ' s Saltcoats and Ardrossan ; and Guy , Past Master of Houstone St . Johnstone , & c . The Treasurer ' s ( Bro . Scott ) account books were laid upon the table , from which he read a very satisfactory abstract , showing that eighteen intrants had been enrolled during the past year . Bro . WYLIE , the Secretary , then gave an interesting
statement regarding subscriptions received for the fund towards building a new Masonic I lall for " Mother Kilwinning . " He reported that the brethren in Shanghai , Altoona , Pennsylvania ; the Lodges Lonaconing and Cincinnati had sent handsome donations , and that the brethren of the lodge in Wellington , California , had promised to send £ \ o for " stones " to the new hall .
Bro . W . B . MEI . ISH , Master of Kilwinning Council , Cincinnati , who bad expressed his willingness to act as agent in the States for the Building Fund , and do it as a "labour of love , " was unanimously elected an honorary member , and his name was added to the Building Committee . It was reported also that a number of the lodges in the
Ayrshire Province had given a tangible proof of their maternal affection and [ sympathy for the Mother Lodge by subscribing handsomely towards the Building Fund , and that some of the members were also giving separate donations . Bro . Gibson , W . M . of Burns' Mother Lodge ( St . David ' s Tarbolton ) , besides subscribing £ . i , promised also to send four large foundation stones for each corner of
the building , dressed—of the celebrated Ballochmyle freestone—free at Kilwinning Station . A large and influential committee of members of Mother Kilwinning residing in Glasgow and neighbourhood was also appointed , with Bro . W . F . Shaw convener . A number of the Glasgow brethren have already contributed very handsomely to the fund—Bro . Tweed , who was , from indisposition , unable to attend
the meeting , having on his subscription card the names of ^ several distinguished brethren for sums of £ 10 each . Bro . Dr . Maddcver , P . M ., of Lodge Rawcliffc , Rothesay , who had that day made a pilgrimage to the ancient shrine of Masonry , so as to have the honour of affiliation conferred upon him , had his name also added to the Building Committee . This worthy brother is not only an enthusiastic
Mason , but he is also deeply versed in archaeological lore . The members then proceeded to the election of officebearers for the ensuing year , when the following were unanimously chosen , viz .: Bros . R . W . Cochran-Patrick , of Woodside , M . P ., Right Worshipful Master , and as such , Provincial Grand Master for Ayrshire ; John Carruthers , Depute Master ; William Scott , Substitute Master ;
George Jack , S . W . ; Daniel M'Intosh , . J . VV . ; Robert Wylie , Secretary ; John Conn , jun ., Treasurer ; Revs . W . Lee Kerr , John Sime , and Alex . Inglis , Chaps . ; Wm . Paterson , Bible Bearer ; George Swanson , S . Steward ; las . B . Thomson , J . Steward ; Robert Aird , S . D . ; William R . Purves , J . D . ; John Armour , jun ., architect ; James Boyd , I . G . ; and W . Brackcnridge , Tyler .
The lodge was adjourned till hall-past seven , when the brethren again assembled under the old roof of Mother Kilwinning , and being properly clothed marched in procession , headed by the Irvine Rifle instrumental band , to the Eglinton Arms Hall to celebrate the festival of St . Thomas ; and in the course of the evening large deputations were received with Masonic honours from the
following lodges in the province : Ayr , St . James's , No . 125 , headed bytheRIW . M ., Bro . Murray ; Irvine , St . Andrews , 149 , headed by the R . W . M ., Bro . Highet ; Hcith ( Kilwinning ) St . John's , 157 , headed by the R . W ., Bro . Crawford ; Thistle and Rose , Stevenson , 169 , headed by the R . W . M ., Bro . Wilson ; Royal Blues , Kilbirnie , 399 , headed by Past Master liro . Allan : Neptune ( Kilwinning ) , Ardrossan ,
442 , headed by the R . W . M .. Bro . Bain ; Irvine Harbour , 67 G , acting Master Bro . Stevenson , and visiting brethren from Journeymen , Edinburgh , No . S . The vitality of the Order , especially in Irvine , was clearly shown by the large deputations from St . Andrews , No . 126 , and the newly-cradled lodge Harbour , No . G 76 . Thus assembled , the several lodges assisted the ancient
or mother lodge in celebrating her 742 nd anniversary . " The Queen " and other loyal and Masonic toasts having been given from the chair , Bro . MURRAY , R . W . Master of Ayr St . James ' s , then gave , in suitable terms , the toast of " Mother Kilwinning , " coupled with " The Health of the R . W . Master , " Bro . Cochrane-Patrick , and the enthusiasm with which the toast was pledged , and the warmth and heartiness of the
greeting he ( Bro . Patrick ) received on rising to reply , showed how much he was respected by the members of the different lodges in the province over which he has by the suffrages of the mother lodge been agiin called to bear Masonic rule . The customary honours being accorded to the deputations , and after spending a most harmonious evening , the proceedings being interspersed with a variety of excellent songs , the lodge was duly closed in ancient form .
STOW . — St . John Lodge ( No . 216 ) . — The anniversary of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated on the 27 th inst ., a goodly number of the brethren being present . After the confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting and other routine business , the following ofiice Walker
bearers were installed by Bro . J . F . , W-. P . M .: Bros . Robert Sanderson , R . W . M . ; James B . Mercer , VV . D . M . ; Thomas Bell , W . S . M . ; George 15 . Forsyth , W . S . W . ; George Stcnhouse , W . | . W . ; James Hogg , Sec . ; Joseph Wilson , Treas . ; Rev . Win . Workman , Chap . ; William H . Cook , S . D . ; James Waugh , J . D . ; James C . Dowie , Bible Bearer ; John Lambert , Dir . of Cers . ; James
Scotland.
Dickson , Dir . of Music ; William Halliday , Pres . of Stwds . ; J . Robertson and J . Hogarth , Stwds . ; Robert S . Taylor , I . G . ; and William Wa ' ddell , Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured . The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent singing and a very enjoyable evening was spent .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . SAMUEL OXTON . The remains of the late Bro . Samuel Oxton , who died at his residence , 125 , Park-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at the age of sixty-one , were consigned to the grave on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., in St . James ' s Cemetery . At the church , where the funeral service took place , there was a large assembly of mourning friends , including members of the Masonic Order , representatives of public bodies ,
professional gentlemen , and others who had been associated with Bro . Oxton . As a Freemason , the deceased brother belonged to the Neptune Lodge , No . 1264 , in which he was greatly esteemed for his amiability and benevolence . He was a Life Governor of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , and also a member of the Committee of the recently-formed Benevolent Fund connected with the Neptune Lodge . Bro . Oxton also took a lively interest
in politics , and was one of the council of the Constitutional Association of the city . The relatives present at the funeral were Messrs . G . Oxton , J . Oxton , J . L . Oxton , S . H . Oxton , H . Oxton , T . F . Oxton , and S . C . Oxton ( sons of deceased ) , John Oxton , Joseph Oxton , and Henry Oxton ( brothers ) , T . Maddock , T . Lunt , G . Lunt ( brothers-inlaw ) , Samuel Oxton , R . Peacock , and J . Langley ( nephews ) . Amongst the others at the funeral were Bro .
C . Fothergill W . M ., and the following members of the Neptune I . odge : Bros . P . B . Gee , P . M . and Treasurer ; T . H . Arden , P . M . ; J . Tickell , Secretary ; Ashworth , S . D . ; tish , J . D . ; Samuel Fraser , A . S . ; Linaker , Johnson , Battersby , Webb , W . Jones , and E . Ironsides ; C . Arden , P . M . 1356 ; George S . W . 135 G ; C . Costigan , 135 6 ; I . Harrison , 1675 ; and J . Lees , 1675 ; J . W . Robinson , H . Huntington , T . Harris , G . Harris , I .
Sumner , H . Marsden , A . Boadle , C . Robinson , F . Langley , S . Langley , T . Wilde , H . Ashmead , J . T . Lewis , G . Nicholson , E . Jones , P . Berry , E . Gregory , H . B . Tasker , Marshall Reid , and Andrew Johnson . The . following members of the Constitutional Association represented that body : Captain Stabb . Messrs . Thomas Harrison .
J . A . Cowan , C . Fothergill , Samuel Fraser , E . George , C . Costigan , and J . W . Marshall . The service at the church and at the grave was conducted by the Rev . Jonathan Shaw , vicar of St . Matthew ' s , Toxteth , at which place of worship Bro . Oxton held the office of churchwarden . The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr . Henry Dodson , Park-road .
THE LATE BRO . C . J . SMITH . It is pleasing to find that the Brethren of Lodge of Unanimity , No . 339 , Penrith , have recognised in a fitting way the worth of its deceased brother , C . J . Smith , late of Newton , who was well known in connection with the Lcath Ward Highway Board , of which he was vice-chairman . An address on vellum , presented to his brother , contains the following , which has been sirned bv nearlv .-ill the n ^ t 9 nJ
present officers of the Penrith Lodge of Unanimity : — " Bro . Smith was initiated into Masonry in the Lodge of Unanimity , held at the Crown Hotel , Penrith , on the j"th day of December , 1 S 76 , served the office of Senior Warden , and in December , 1 S 70 , was unanimously elected W . M . for the following year , and installed in the chaii by his proposer , Bro . W . Kirkbridc , P . M ., P . A ., P . P . G . S . W ., C . and W ., and other ofiicers . He was elected W . M ., for ' the second time in
December , 1 S 73 , and occupied the chair during the following year , all which positions he held with credit to himself and honour to his Lodge . " " Bro . Smith also filled the office of Prov . Jun . Deacon for the province of Cumberland and Westmorland , under the Right Worshipful the Prov . G . M . the Right Honorable the Earl of Bective , M . P ., in 1 S 74 . "Bro . Smith , by his will , bequeathed to his mother Lodge
, the Lodge of Unanimity , the sum of Ten Guineas , to be appropriated toone of the Masonic Charities , as might be agreed upon by the brethren in open lodge assembled , in order to give to the W . M . for the time being two votes in perpetuity . 1 his bequest was by unanimous vote in open lodge given to the Aged Freemasons' Benevolent Fund , in the name of Bro . Smith ; whose name these votes will bear
until time shall be no more . " The document is signed by the following officers : — Messrs . J . B . rhwaites , W . M . ; John Pearson , S . W . Wilson Rawes , J . W . ; William Hall , S . D . ; William Griscn-„ V , ait £ > rl'R'A J ° " s'mpson , T . ; Wm . Kirkbridc , P . M ., P . / ,., P . P . G . S . W ., C . and W . ; Thomas U . Arnison , P . M ., J ,, 'A •l ° . ' " < " >> P . M ., P . Z . ; Thos . Jackson , P . M . ; W . R . Alounsey , P . J . W . j and W . E . Siddle .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
[ The charge is 2 s . 6 d . for announcements not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . ] BIRTHS . BARTRAM . —On the 27 th inst ., at 5 , The Terrace , Greenlanes , N ., the wife of Richard Bartram , of a daughter . ISAACS . —On the 24 th inst ., at Smith-square , S . W ., the wife of D . Isaacs , of a son .
MARRIAGE . PHILLIPS — HUTCHINSON . — On the 23 rd inst ., at St . George ' s , Bloomsbury , Charles Glendinning , son of the late Captain H . Phillips , Royal Horse Artillery , to Honore Jessie Breeze , daughter of the late G . Hutchinson , C . E ., of Bombay .
DEATHS . G 00 iJEN 0 uc . il . —On the 23 rd inst ., at Bclgrave-road , Colonel O . H . Gooilenougli , late Royal Artillery , aged 44 . OXTON . —On the 19 th inst ., at his residence , 125 , Parkstreet , Liverpool , Bro . Samuel Oxton , aged Gi .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee of the subscribers of this Institution met on Thursday afternoon , at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present : Bros . Lieut .-Col . Creaton , Grand Treasurer , in the chair , H . A . Dubois , George Abbott , A . H . Lilley , Henry Glinn , Frank Richardson , John A .
Rucker , James Peters , A . H . Tattershall , Charles Brown , C . H . Webb , J . G . Volcmann , Samuel H . Parkhouse , A . E . Gladwell , Edgar Bowyer , F . R . W . Hedges , Secretary , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the November meeting , and the reading of the minutes of the House Committee , for information , the brethren adopted
the recommendation of the House Committee to accept the tender of Messrs . Merryweather for the supply of lire buckets for the School . It was also resolved to insure the furniture in the Secretary ' s ofiice for ^ 300 . There were thirteen petitions for placing children on the list for the April election . Of these one town and one country case were deferred . The remaining live town and
six country petitions were received , and the children placed on the list . Vacancies in the School for April were then declared for twenty-two children , for which there will be twenty-nine candidates . Authority was given to the Chairman to sign cheques .
Ihe CHAIRMAN said he had a piece of news which the brethren would be glad to hear . Colonel James Peters had just handed him a cheque for £ 94 , to constitute himself a Vice-Patron of the Institution . A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .
COMPLIMENT TO A LIVERPOOL BROTHER . There are few brethren in Liverpool who have borne a higher character for strict integrity than Bro . John Cobham , one of the P . M . ' s of the Merchants' Lodge , anil many would rejoice to hear of a well-merited compliment which was recently paid to him by a number of his friends and admirers . The interesting gathering , which took place a few days ago , was for the purpose of snowing the desire
of a number of well-known tradesmen in this city to do honour to one who has for many years been associated with this community , and who has been held in high respect during his long business career . The gentlemen alluded to gave a complimentary banquet at the Bears ' Paw , Lord-street , Liverpool , to Bro . Cobham , the proprietor of that extensive establishment . Bro . R . A . Davics , J . W ., 13 S 0 , presided , and amongst those present
were : Mr . Thomas Stubbs , Bro . Alfred Tyrcr , Mr . E . W . Nobbs , Mr . T . Crossby , Mr . Thomas Lee , Mr . W . Gardner , Mr . Walker , Bro . James Orr-Marples , I . G . 1 G 09 , Mr . F . Allen , Bro . T . G . Fisher , I . P . M . 1299 , Mr . Walter Smith , Mr . A . T . Smith , Mr . T . S . Smith , Mr . T . Gatcnby , Mr . W . Walker , Bro . D . Cumming , Mr . T . Walton , Mr . Charles Larmcr , Mr . Mawdslcy , Mr . Morgan , and Bro . lohnCobham . Afterdinncr .
whichwasservcdinunexceptional style , the Chairman gave the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , which were most cordially received . In proposing "Healthand Prosperity to Bro . John Cobham , " the Chairman , in a few well-chosen words , expressed the high esteem in which that gentleman was held by the tradesmen in that city , in which he had been so long known and respected . A number who had been associated ( in doing the necessary work in connection with the erection of the Bear's Paw )
with Bro . Cobham had taken that opportunity of meeting together to express their satisfaction at the successful completion of his line establishment , and to wish Bro . Cobham many years of happy prosperity in the conduct of it . Mr . Thomas Stubbs ( on behalf of a number of friends ) then presented Bro . Cobham with a beautifully illuminated address , the work of Bro . James Orr-Marples , expressive
of the high esteem in which Bro . Cobham was held . Bro . Cobham feelingly replied , remarking that the kindl y expressions of so many friends was exceedingly gratifying , and he hoped to be able always to so conduct his business as to obtain the confidence and esteem of his fellow townsmen . The pleasure of the evening was much enhanced by a capita ! musical selection , contributed to by Bro . Marples , Mr . Morgan , Mr . Smith , and others of the company .
" Sapo Carbonis Detcrgens" is a physician ' s name for a remedy prescribed for the past quarter-century for every variety of skin disease . The public have also adopted the same as a preventive of smallpox , scarlet fever , and measles . Purchasers should see that the Latin Brand is on every tablet , and WRIGHT'S COAL TAR SOAP on each wrapper , without which none are genuine . A man may have taken any number of degrees
in Masonry , and may even pay his contributions when due , and be a regular attendcr at his lodge , all of which is very commendable conduct as far as it goes , yet if good Masonic literature has no charms for him he will never ' be " a bright Mason , " however glibly pass-words may pass from his lips , or however deftly his lingers may give grip or sign . Above all , his constant practice , both in the lodge and in the evcry-day transactions of life with all men . must
square with the holy precepts ever inculcated in all the teachings of Freemasonry—teachingswhich the most earnest student of good Masonic literature will most clearly understand . —Bro . George Markham Tiocddell . The Queen has forwarded to the superintendent of nurses at the Royal Victoria Hospital , Netley , live large Berlin wool quilts for the use of the military invalids at the hospital , which were received on Friday at that institution .
One of the quilts has been entirely worked by the Oueen herself , and a second by the Princess Beatrice . "" The former bears in one corner Her Majesty ' s cipher of a crown , V . R . I ., and the date 1 SS 2 . The latter bears the initial letter of " Beatrice . " The other quilts have been worked by ladies of the Court , but the Queen has added a border to each . The quilts are made of the softest wool , are of rich though plain patterns and colours , and are perfect in all respects as warm bed-coverings . They arc remarkably
evenly and skilfully knitted . This personal gift forms a touching instance of the Queen ' s kind-hearted solicitude for the welfare and comfort of the sick and wounded soldiers who have recently returned from Egypt . The remark attributed to Her Majesty is , "They have done much for inc . and I must Co something for them . " The Oueen has left the distribution of the quilts to the superintendent of the nurses . They are to be issued to the patients to whom they ' are likely to be of most service .