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ing , inscribed to the R . AV . Bro . Michael Furnell , L . L ., on his resignation of tlie office of Prov . G . M . of the Freemasons of North Muuster , Sept ., 1 S 63 , from the brethren of Lodge 73 : — How shall that warm and pure fraternal love That lives supreme iu each Masonic breast , Flow forth in meet and sorrowing strains to prove How deeply we deplore the sail behest ,

That thus deprives us of a gifted chief ; Our guide and counsel , tried and trusted friend , AAHiose veteran age demands some kind relief From care and ardent thought that must attend The proud position which he loved and long maintained ! Brother and Master of the mystic tie , To thee we pay the tribute of a tear

, And sympathise with that infirmity That severs us from one so justly dear . And oft fond memory shall recall the hours Of social bliss , when round the tressel hoard , Thy voice paternal gave a tone and power To all our plans , with wit and wisdom stored , To build the sacred pile , by all the Craft adored .

Cherished within our breasts thy name shall dwell , Urging us onward in our art sublime To deeds of greatness , like some potent spell , That leaves its impress on the path of Time . AA ould that we each could imitate thy zeal , That fervent ardour of paternal love , That binds the Mason to his brother's weal , And links his hopes with holier joys above

, And bids his heaven-ward aim its full fruition prove . Retiring now from scenes of active toil , Hoary in years and honour—round thy brow A wreath more glorious than the chieftain's spoil Is twined—the symbol of our sacred vow . And well and truly were its ancient rites , By thee upheld—our guardian and our

guide—AVho kept fond vigil o'er our festal nights ; And whose approval was our noblest pride , To all our cares alive—to all our joys allied . Farewell—in our affections long enshrined—The treasured memories of thy worth shall glow , In living verdure , and more closely bind Our bond of sacred fellowship below :

And while thy years declining may be spared , Let Faith and Hope dispel each rising gloom ; Oh 1 may the tranquil bliss our founders shared Brighten thy pathway onward to tho tomb , Brother and Master of our mystic spell , AA'ith sorrowing hearts we bid a last farewell . AV . A .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . MOUNT SION CIIAPTEE ( NO . 169 ) . —The first convocation of the season was held on Monday , October 12 th , at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridge-street , Blackfriars . Present—Comps . 11 . Muggeridge , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; E . Taylor , II . ; J . How , P . Z ., as J ., and several others . Bro . J . Cox , P . M . of the Gihon Lodge , who had been balloted for and accepted at the previous

convocation , was introduced and' exalted into this supreme degree . There being no other business , the chapter was closed , anel the companions adjourned to the usual agreeable banquet , and separated at an early hour . The next regular convocation falling on Lord Mayor ' s Day , it was unanimously postponed until Tuesday , the 10 th of November .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . AVILLIAM BERKLEY , P . PROA' . S . G . W ., NORTHUMBERLAND . Bro . Berkley died at his residence , St . Mary's-terrace , Newcastle-upon-Tyne , on Sunday , the 4 th inst ., after a brief illness , at the early age of 42 . Deceased was a gentleman held in high respect hy his fellow-townsmen , and for some years represented

Obituary.

the AA ard of AA est All Saints in the Town Council . The remains of our lamented brother were , on AA ednesday , the 7 th inst ., consigned to their last resting-place , in Old Jesmond Cemetery , in the presence of a numerous body of sorrowing relatives , Masonic brethren , and friends . The funeral cortege was preceded by upwards of sixty brethren , many of them being distinguished members of the Craft . Amongst those present on the melancholoccasionto last tribute of respect and affection to

y , pay a their departed brother , were Bros . Punshon , A \ . Dalziei , \ A eatliei-head , Henry Bell , II . P . Mork , Geo . Beldon , Lambton , Donkin , Elliot , B . J . Harding , John Harrison , R . B . Brown , AViii . Morrow , J . T . M . Harrison , Tullocb , AAlnter , Smaile , Monro , and Fisher , P . M . ' s ; and Jensen , S . W . 406 . Bro . AVm . Dalziei , P . Prov . S . G . W . and Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . of the Province , acted in his official capacity , and was ably assisted by

Bro . J . G . Tulloch , P . M . of St . George ' s Lodge , North Shields , as Assist . Dir . of Cers . The beautiful burial service of the Church of England having been impressively read , the Prov . G . Div . of Cers ., turning towards his Masonic brethren , said , "Over the remains of our departed brother , with reverence to our Creator , let us kneel ; all glory to God on high , peace on earth , and good-will to all men I " The late Bro . Berkley was a prominent member of the Craft .

He was initiated into the Order in the Northern Counties Lodge ( old No . 5 S 6 ) , Newcastle-upon-Tyne , in November , 1 S 44 , being then but twenty-three years of age . In the month of March , in the following year , he was raised to the degree of a M . M ., and rapidly rose in the Craft . In 1846 , he was J . AA . ; in 1 S 1-7 , S . AV . ; and iii ISIS , W . M . of the lodge in which he first beheld the light . So popular was Bro . Berkley with the brethren

that , in the year 1 S 56 , he was again chosen by them as AA ' . M . of the Northern Counties Lodge . He was also about this time S . W . of St . Peter's Lodge ( No . 706 ) . In the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland and Berwick-on-T \ veed he held various offices . He was G . Reg ., J . G . W . in 1851 , S . G . W . in 1 S 54 , and G . Sec . in 1 S 57-S . Bro . Berkley was exalted to the degree of Royal Arch Mason , in Chapter de Sussex ( No . 5 Sfi ) , in 1 S 49 . He was First Principal in De Ogle ChapterNorth Shields ( No .

, 624 ) established in 1857 . In the Provincial Grand Chapter he was Grand Scribe Ezra , by virtue of his office as Prov . G . Sec . Installed a Masonic Knight Templar in the Royal Kent Encampment ( No . 44 ) , he served in several subordinate offices , and was installed Eminent Commander on the 9 th April , 1852 . Bro . Berkley was created a Knight Grand Cross of the Holy Temple of Jerusalem in the Supreme Grand Conclave of

England . In 1852 , he was appointed Grand Hospitaller of England and \ A ales . The following Orders were also conferred upon him , viz .: —Mediterranean Pass , Knight of Rhodes , Malta , Pelican , Rose Croix of H . R . D . M ., ItD . S . H ., and N . P . U ., of which Orders he was installed M . W . S . P ., on Good Friday , A . D . 1 S 52 . Bro . Berkley was a man of great intelligence , and was not

devoid of oratorical powers . Of a genial , kindly nature , he won the affections of all with whom ho was brought into contact . Full of anecdote , be was the life and soul of a company . Never was there a more popular A \ . M . of a Masonic Lodge ; whether at labour or refreshment , he presided with consummate ability , and was respected and beloved by his brethren . But those who loved so well to hear his voice are left in silence , anel sorrowfully shed their tears over the early fate of him who now in his grave reposes beneath the mournful trees of Jesmond .

Reviews.

REVIEWS .

Freemasonry—What is it ? The question truthfully answered for the benefit of Masons . London : J . FlTTALL . "Whether this pamphlet has been sent to us for serious review , or to convert us from the errors of our Avays , Ave know not ; but this Ave can truthfully say , that for the first it is too contemptible , and to effect the second AA'ill require something more potent than the puerility before

us . The Avork is Avritten in tho Avorst style of the over pious , Avho , believing in the eternal perdition of all but themselves , and their immediate clique , impertinently stop you , on your Avay to or return from church , or for a walk , as the case may be , to thrust into j'our hands dirty handbills , headed , " Sinner , forsake your ways , " "Do you ever think of God ? " or some equally interesting