Obituary.

Aske , Richmond , Yorkshire . May 30 th , 1865 . WoBsiiirruL Snt AND BROTIIEE , —I am desired by the Grand Master to convey to yon his most heartfelt thanks for the kind expressions contained in the address of the Restoration Lodge of the 25 th inst . If any earthly means can soothe tho first days of so

bitter a bereavement , it will be such brotherly sympathy as that which has been shown by the lodge over which you preside . I havo the honour to remain , Years fraternally ,

VICTOR A . WtiAiA :. rso > r , J . G . W . Bro . Edward AYaldy , W . M . Restoration Lodge ( No . Ill ) , Darlington . The following address was adopted at the Lodge of Economy , Winchester , on Wednesday last ¦ —

To the Most Worshipful tho Earl of Zetland , K . T ., & -e ., Grand Master of England . MAY IT PLEASE YOUB LOEDSITIP , —We , the Worshipful Master , officers , and brethren of tho Lodge of Economy of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons ( No . 76 ) late 90 , holden at Winchester , in the . Province of Hants ,, beg most respectfully to tender our cordial and fraternal

sympathy with your lordship under the afflicting and bereaving hand of an all-wise Providence . In this , the first dark hour of your lordship ' s great and irreparable loss—when only "the heart knoweth its own bitterness , " and even the expression of friendly condolence may cause ' pain—we would refrain from multiplying words , and rather venture , in mournful

sympathy , to share in somo measure your lordship ' s bitter sorrow , which we feel ourselves utterly unable to alio viate . We beg to record our grateful recollection of tho many and valuable services which the distinguished lady , whoso loss wo deplore , rendered to the cause of our venerable Order .

In common with our brethren throughout the country we shall ever retain a most pleasing remembrance of her ladyship ' s warm aud active sympathy with our Masonic Charities , and of her winning , yet dignified , courtesy which so often graced our public ceremonies . We humbly and fervently proy that it may please the Great Architect of the Universe to afford to our

lordship strength and consolation tinder this most distressing bereavement , and to prolong your lordship ' s life for many years , that the brethren may continue to enjoy the benefits of tho wisdom , justice , and firmness which have distinguished your lordship ' s rule over the Craft . ( Signed , in open lodge , on behalf of the brethx-en ) EDWD . SiiEFrAUD , W . M . ( Countersigned ) Itaitr HUGGIXS , Sec .

Reviews.

REVIEWS .

Mardwicke ' s Science-Gossip ; a Monthly Medium of Interchange and Gossip for Students aiid Lovers o ] Nature . London : Robert Hardwicke , 192 , Piccadilly . Wo have received six parts of this very interesting work , and recommend it strongly , as worthy of a place in every family circle . Wo do not know of any other

publication containing so much valuable information upon so many interesting natural history subjects , written in such an easy popular style , and published at so small a price , viz ., M-. monthly , which places it within the reach of those having the most limited incomes .

Ireland.

IRELAND .

THE NEW MASONIC HALE POR DUBLIN - . —AVe understand that the prospectus of tho New Masonic Hall , which is to be erected on the North side of Moles worth Street , will be issued in a few days . The Hall will be constructed both as to size and architecture in a manner worthy of the object to which it is to be devoted , the necessary capital being raised in shares of £ 5 each , which , until the completion of the building , can be held only by members of the Order , but which after the opening

„ of the Hall can be transferred in the market like the shares of any other company . Tho Directorate will consist of forty , and we believe that no time will he lost iu commencing the building , ' which will , it is expected , be completed and ready for use before the end of 1 SG 6 . The Banqueting Hall will , we understand , be constructed to contain 300 , and the other departments of tbe building will be on an equally extensive scale . MASOSIC FEJIAIE OJIPHAU SCHOOL . —Amongst the

contributions iu aid of this valuable institution which will beacknowledged in the forthcoming report is one for ; G 30 from the Freemasons of Lima iu Peru . The fact of this contribution being sent from so distant a part of the world is the best proof of the esteem ia which this excellent institution is everywhere held .

The Week.

THE WEEK .

TIIE COURT . —Her Majesty and the younger branches of the Royal Family remain in Scotland . The Prince and Princess of AA ' ales are still resident at Marlborough House . The Princo was present at the running for the Derby on Wednesday . Iin-EHIAL PAKMATUENT . —The HOUSE or LOBDS did not sit on Thursday , the 25 th nit ., it being Ascension Day . Ou Friday , the bill for altering the terms of subscription required

by tbe clergy was read a second time—the Primate expressing his approval of the measure . Several other bills were advanced a stage . On Monday , Lord Granville moved the omission of a clause in the Companies Workmen's Bill , which requires that all children attending the schools to be established under the bill shall be taught the Church catechism . The Bishop of

London and Lord Grey supported the noble Earl ' s proposition , which was , however , opposed by tho Archbishop of York and Lord Carnarvon . On a division , there was a majority of IS in favour of retaining the clause . —On the motion forgoing into Committee on the Clerical Subscription Bill , the Archbishop of Dublin moved an amendment , but , after some discussion , the most rev . prelate withdrew his opposition to the progress of the measure , which passed through Committee , with certain

modifications . On Thursday , Lord llussell , in reply to a question from Lord Plielmsf'ord , said the latest intelligence received from Massowah was to the effect that the English captives in Abyssinia were suffering no additional hardships . Several measures were advanced a stage . In the HOUSE OF Conntoxs on Thursday , the 25 th , the Union Chargeability Bill was read a third time and passed , after a parting shot from

Mr . Henley , Mr . Beutinck , and Mr . Knight . The bill permitting private partnerships to bo established on the principle of limited liability , was also read a third time and passed . On Friday , Lord Palmerston , in reply to a question from Sir J . Walsh , stated that a correspondence had recently taken place relative to the American claims for an indemnity for the

depredations of tho Alabama , and the question had been discussed " on the most friendly and amicable terms . "—In reply to Mr . Baxter , Lord Palmerston said Her Majesty's Goveriiinont had made renewed overtures to the Government of the United States on the subject of co-operation in the suppression of the slave trade . — Mr . Darby Griffith moved for papers relating to the case of Colonel Hawkins , of the Coldstream Guards . Lord Hartingfcon , on the part of the