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earnest desire that not one member of this , our earthly lodge , may be absent iu the Grand Lodge above . " After a review of the working of the lodge during the year , —seventy degrees having been worked , —showing a very favourable result , and alluding to the scheme for building a new lodge , as , in his opinion , a little too premature , but whicli now tho ground had been consecrated , must on no account be suffered to fall through . He thenspeaking of the visiting brethrensaid" during the

, , , past year they have been numerous , and we rejoice at being able to receive them . Our young lodge , like its namesake pillar , the 'Tuscan , ' has commenced her career of usefulness with success . 'Xwas under buildings of the 'Tuscan Order , ' that men first congregating together , led the way to new improvements in arts and civilization , so may we also members or visitors during this yearwhile improving our Masonic

, knowledge within these walls , not forget to practise the virtues taught here , in the world outside . AVe have ever given and will continue to give a hearty good welcome ' to all brethren and fellows . And now , brethren , I conclude ; whatever defects you may have observed in my working , I ask you kindly to overlook , —whatever has been done to your satisfaction , was readily and -cheerfully given . I trust that the 'Tuscan Lodge ' will

continue working happily together , and if you act for the coining year as unitedly as yon have in this , it will afford mo and yourselves the satisfaction of seeing a young lodge become a strong lodge . Thanking you for your attention , and visitors also for attendance , I commend you to the cave and governance of tho Great Architect of the Universe . " Three gentlemen candidates for initiation , who had been previously balloted for , were then admitted , properly prepared , and

initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry . At a later period Bro . Colonel Corke was raised to the sublime degree of 51 . M ., the charges being given in a very able manner by the AA . M . After a vote of thanks had been presented on behalf of the lodge by the AV . Master , seconded by the AA ' ardens , and unanimously adopted , to AV . M . Telby for his valuable assistance during Bro . SidfonVs unavoidable absence , which was acknowledged bBro . Telbythe lodge adjourned

y , at eight p . m ., the brethren separated iu peace , harmony , and brotherly love . The Tuscan Lodge , from the above , seems in a very prosperous state . They have some 45 members on their rolls , and considering that she is the youngest of tho five nowworking in Shanghai it will be admitted she has done well . AA'hen are to have a Provincial Grand Lodge to watch over the interests of English Freemasonry in Northern China .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . LE ROY . The Craft in Jersey lias just lost by death one of its most worthy and consistent , though , for somo time past , not- ono of its most active members . That he should have taken any very great interest in the proceedings of tho lodges of late years could not be expected , since he attained the age of seventy five . Bro . Lo Boy Avas born

ab Guernsey on March 21 st , 1791 , and died in Jersey on Friday , March 16 th , 1866 , being at the time one of the oldest Freemasons among ns . Ilis mortal remains Avere consigned to the grave on the seventy-fifth annvcrsfiry of his birth . In early life he Avas apprenticed to a watchmaker in Guernsey , Avho united Avith his occupation that of maker ant ! repairer of nautical instruments , of

which lie thus obtained a competent knowledge , and , on the departure of his employer to England , he succeeded to his business . In 1812 , at the age of twentyone , he was initiated into Freemasonry at Guernsey , iu the Lodge of Ancient York Masons ( No . 22-2 ) , which does not IIOAV exist , and in duo time took the three Craft degrees , the Ark , Mark , ancl Link , and the Eoyal

Arch . Finding that there Avas greater scope for him iu his business in Jersey , he removed to this island in 1838 , and joined the Eoyal Sussex Lodgo ( No . 491 ) , from Avhich , after being long a subscribing member , he retired iu consequence of some circumstances Avhich Avere displeasing to him , and , subsequently , other matters prevented his again joining the Craft , though he sometimes attended as a visitor at various meetings ,

Obituary.

tho last two occasions on which he did so being the consecration of the Masonic Temple , in 186-1 ' , and the opening of the Cesaree Royal Arch Chapter , in 1865 . His name appears on the Avarrant as one of the founders of the Eoyal Sussex Chapter , in 1818 . Our late brother Avas universally respected , not only by tho brethren , but by all vcho enjoyed intimacy Avith him , or Avith Avhom

his occupation brought him in contact , as a man of sterling honour and principle , and of great professional skill . He Avas of a happy and cheerful disposition , aud it Avas a pleasure to call upon him for half-aii-hour ' s chat , Avhen ho . Avould talk over old times , ever considering them as superior to the present ones , and relate his early Masonic experiences , ahvays expressing in strong

terms his disapprobation of anything liko shuffling or dishonourable conduct , which Avas quite foreign to his nature . Often has the Avriter enjoyed his merry laugh , on detailing tho tricks formerly played upon candidates for the mysteries , v . 'hon tho principles of the Order were perhaps less understood than thoy are at the present day . Till Avithin a month of his death , though his physical poAvers had for some time been failing , he carried on

his business , retaining the confidence of fcho captains of vessels belonging to the port of Jersey , AVIIO could implicitly trust in his skill and attention to their interests . On the announcement of his death , tho flags of all the ships in tho harbour Avere put at half mast , a suitable testimony to the esteem with Avhich ho Avas regarded . Ostentation formed no part of Bro . Le Eoy ' s

character , yet , though in accordance Avith his oivn sentiments , no public Masonic funeral took place , Avith band , a display of banners and insignia ; about fifty members of the fraternity followed him to ' his last resting-place , in plain black dress , Avith Avhite gloves and Avands . " On arriving at the church , and again on entering the cemetery , tho arch was formed with the watids >

beneath -which the funeral cortege passed . The Freemasons formed a circle round the grave , and , at the conclusion of the burial service , the wands were broken and thrown upon tho coffin . Before separating , Bro . J . T . Du Jardin , the oldest Past Master present , pronounced the few following Avords :- — " May his soul rest in peace , and may tho Almighty grant a blessing upon his family . "

Public Amusements.

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .

LYCEUM . "The Master of Ravenswood" still remains dominant here , and deservedly receives tho Avarm . reception so long continued to it . The temporary rest afforded to Mr . Fechter during Passion Vv ' eek appear . to have had good effect , as lie now appears AA'ith reneAved vigour .

OLYMPIC . " The Ticket-of-Leave Man" Avas reproduced hero last Saturday for tho 419 th time . The reception g iven to this popular drama AY as quite as warm as that AA'ith Avhich it was attended AA'hen previously put before the public . " The

Tickefcof-Leave Man" is followed by a well-sustained piece , " Princess Primrose and the four pretty Prince .. "

PRINCESS'S . "The Streets of London" has been reproduced here during the past iveek . The admirable acting- of Mr . Vining continues to enlist the