Table Of Contents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS .

PAGE OBITUARY 6 S 3 ANCIENT AND PRIMITIVE RITE OF MISRAIM , ... 6 S 3 BIRTHS , MARRIAGES , AND DEATHS 684 ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS 684 1870 684 & 685 MULTUM IN PARVO 685

ENCYCLOPEDIA METROPOLITANA 685 & 6 S 6 MASONIC LIFE-BOATS 686 & 687 THEATRICAL 687 AFTER-DINNER ORATIONS 687 ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE 687 & 6 S 8 MASONIC MISCELLANEA 688 MASONIC MEETINGS FOR NEXT W EEK 688 ADVERTISEMENTS 681 , 682 , 689 , & 690

Obituary.

Obituary .

c BROTHER WILLIAM FOX , Of Batley , Yorkshire . It is our painful duty to record the death of Bro . William Fox , an old member of the Nelson of the Nile Lodge , No . 26 4 , Batley . The deceased was initiated on November

25 th , 1849 , and raised J anuary 28 th , 1850 , and after having served several minor offices in the lodge , was eventually elected Treasurer , the duties of which office he honourably discharged for the long period

of twelve years . He was a good Mason in every sense of the word , and was held in high esteem by his brethren , having been a member of the lodge in difficult times . He had of late s-uffered from a very severe

illness , which proved too strong for his constitution , and after having passed through the heat and burden of his day with honour and credit , it pleased the Almig hty to call him hence on the 8 th

inst , at the advanced age of 62 . Having expressed a desire to be buried with Masonic honours , the brethren willingly

complied . with his request , and , for that purpose , a dispensation for the brethren to appear at the funeral in Masonic clothing was obtained from the W . D . P . G . M . of West

Yorkshire , Bro . Bentley Shaw . A Lodge of Emergency was duly convened by circular to meet on the nth inst , to enable the brethren to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased worthy brother . The lodge

having been opened by the W . M ., Bro . Benjamin P . Parker , and the dispensation read , the brethren , to the number of about seventy , formed in procession , under the directions of Bro . James Preston , D . of C ,

assisted by Bro . Joshua Gomersal , P . M ., and proceeded to the residence of the departed brother to escort his remains to their last resting-place . The visitors present on the occasion included

representatives from the following lodges : —Dc Warren ( 1302 , Halifax ) , Saville ( 1231 , Elland ) , Scarborough ( 1214 , Soothill ) , Trafalgar ( 97 1 , Batley ) , St . James ' s ( 448 , Halifax ) , Integrity ( 380 , Morley ) , and three

Grand Principals ( 208 , Dewsbury ) . The proceedings throughout were solemn and impressive . The remains of our departed brother having been deposited in the grave , the usual Masonic salutation was imposingly

given by the brethren around , after which the procession re-formed , and the brethren returned to their rooms and subsequently closed the lodge with due solemnity , as the occasion required .

BROTHER J . ABRAHAMS

It is with very great and deep regret we announce the death of Bro . J . Abrahams , P . M . 185 , Lodge of Tranquility , which sad event took place on Tuesday , the 27 th inst .

He suffered from an attack of paralysis , which terminated his existence . He was beloved by all who knew him , and he has left a wife and family , who will mourn his loss .

Freemasonry In Brighton.

FREEMASONRY IN BRIGHTON .

[ FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT . ] The first month of the new year will find the Masons of Brighton active and well employed , both in and out of lodge . Of the thirty-one days which is January ' s share of the three hundred arid sixty-five children of the year , at least

seven , or to speak by the card , six ( for two events fall on the same evening ) will be taken up with Masonic engagements . It is the growing conviction , based on long experience , that the four Craft iodges now

working m the town are inadequate to the demands made by this large town for Masonic accommodation , a larger amount of which is needed , consequent on the many social and professional jealousies which always prevail in a provincial town . It is found as a rule that the Masonic

gathering are well attended , especially when festive occasions permit the greater number of brethren to prove their competency to bear the " knife , fork , and spoon " decoration . Of these festive gatherings there will be four during the month . The first on Tuesday ( 1 st

Tuesday ) , January 3 rd , on which day the Royal York Lodge , No . 315 , will hold a business meeting , under the presidency of Bro . James Curtis , the much esteemed W . M . ( who was two or three years since elected to the high and distinguished position of Grand Master of the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows ) . He is a good working

Mason , and held m high esteem by all his brother Masons , except by the select few who " rule and govern " the province of Sussex , who have not yet recognised his undoubted claim to the honours of Provincial Grand Lodge , many others of far inferior merit having been decorated while he is silently passed by .

The second , Thursday January 12 th , the Royal Brunswick Lodge , No . 732 , will meet , and the principal business will be to install a highly-respected brother , one who is esteemed both in and out of the Craft . We refer to Bro . Edward Carpenter , who for many years past has

been the unwearing Secretary of the Flower Shows held in Bri ghton during the months of June and September . In this capacity he has won golden opinions from his fellow-townsmen . Doubtless , as head of hisjlodge he will justify the expectations formed of his efforts as a good

worker in the subordinate offices of the lodge . It is rumoured that an ex-Mayor of Brighton will be selected as the S . W ., and that the officers to be appointed will in every respect justify the expectation that after a year of good working , prosperity and progress will be before the lodge .

After the installation , the brethren will banquet together , according to the custom which has prevailed in the lodge since its foundation . On Friday , January 20 th ( third Friday ) , the Royal Clarence , No . 271 , will meet for the purpose of Masonic business . The present W . M .,

Bro . Beard , is a physician of considerable eminence in his profession , and well-known in Sussex on account of his valuable services rendered for many years past to the Sussex County Hospital . The inhabitants of Brighton generally , and a large circle of personal friends

particularly , have heard with regret that Bro . Beard is likely to leave Brighton for the north of England , he having accepted an official appointment of considerable importance . The third Saturday , January 21 st , will find the members of the Yarborough Lodge , No . 811 ,

assembling ; but on this occasion Bro . Edward Turner , 30 , the present W . M ., will have little else to do , save with his usual genial manner and ready wit , to preside at the banquet table . The banquets of this lodge have always been given with a due and considerate regard for those

who honour it with their presence . It has been well and truly said , that hospitality , good fellowship , and honest and hearty welcome are the distinguishing characteristics of the members of this lodge .

On Wednesday ( 4 th Wednesday ) January 25 th , the installation meeting of the Koyal Sussex Lodge of Mark Master Masons will take place . On this occasion , in addition to the expected advancement of several candidates , Bro . W . Hudson , P . M . 315 and J . Chapter 732 , will

Freemasonry In Brighton.

be installed in the chair of Adonhiram . This brother , known among his more immediate and personal friends as " Household Removal" or " Ecosphveron , " is very popular , and his unanimous election to the office of Master has given general satisfaction , and doubtless under his

rule the lodge will continue to increase in prosperity and popularity , and in the same usefulness which has marked its career since its establishment a few years ago . After the lodgeis closed , the brethren intend to banquet at the Terminus

Hotel , Queen ' s-road ( Bro . Pearson ' s ) , where past experience assures us that no disappointment will be likely to take place on account of either caterer or cook . Royal Arch Masonry in Brighton is not so active as all true Masons could desire . There are established in the town

but two R . A . Chapters , one of which , the Royal Sussex , No . 732 , will meet on the 26 th of January . The same evening a ball , in aid of the Masonic Charities , will be held in the magnificent rooms of the Royal Pavilion . This , ball is an annual one , and given under the auspices

of the Royal York Lodge , No . 315 . Forty-five stewards are on the list , and comprise the names of present and past Grand Officers of the province of Sussex . This ball under such circumstances , cannot fail to be what it has ever been , a most fashionable and attractive

gathering . The balance of profit , and it should be a handsome one , is always paid over to one or other of the Masonic institutions . Bro . C . W . Hudson , of 71 , Queen ' s road , is the acting and accommodating honorary secretary , who will gladly answer all inquiries addressed to him .

The Masonic sojourner tired of London , wearied of its attractions , bored with its tide of traffic , and used up with respect to its novelties , may , if he be so disposed , most advantageously spend the best part of the month of January in Brighton , where , during the day ,

From morn till dew ' y eve , he may revel in an almost endless round of entertainments so lavishly provided to amuse and delight the visitor ; or he may seek health on or by the sea , or in the use of the luxurious

Turkish Bath ; and he may , in addition with the result of " pleasure and profit , " indulge his Masonic tastes in at least three of the divisions of Freemasonry , and on one occasion at least he may couple enjoyment with benevolence .

This review of the coming month of January in Brighton must now be closed , and in doing so let us express a hope that all who join in the various engagements set forth will , at times

during their enjoyment , remember the Tyler ' s words , "To all poor and distressed Masons , " and let us add , '' their sons and daughters , " so many of whom require our aid to fit them for life ' s battle .

Ancient And Primitive Rite Of Misraim.

ANCIENT AND PRIMITIVE RITE OF MISRAIM .

An assembly of the Conservators General of the Rite of Misraim was held at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Ouccn-strect , on Wednesday , the 28 th inst ., for the purpose of opening the " liectivc" Sanctuary of Lcvites , the 33 of the Rite , a Supreme Council General of the 90 ° having been regularly

formed under the authority conveyed in a diploma granted to the 111 . Bro . Cremieux , 33 of the Rite Fcossais , and a member of the Grand College of Rites in France . The sanctuary having been formally opened , between eighty and a hundred brethren were duly

admitted by sevens at a time , and obligated as members of the 33 ° , and that number , large as it may appear , would doubtless have been still greater had it not been for the extreme inclemency of the weather , and the absence of many brethren from town for the Christmas holidays .

In our next we will furnish more particulars of this interesting meeting , merely adding that , although the Rite is now attached to the Red Cross Order for administrative purposes , and the thirtyseven conclaves on the roll are authorised to confer it , yet all non-Christian Master Masons are eligible for reception into the Order .

riie Right lion . the . Larl of Bective is the Sovereign Grand Master ( nominate ) , and the next two officers are also Provincial Grand Masters in the Craft , as well as distinguished members of other branches of Freemasonry . Under such auspices _ the Rite is destined to attain a very high position in the Masonic world , and we heartily wish it every success .