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that thou regardesfc him ? Man is like unto vanity , his days as the passing shadow . " " The Lord hath given and the Lord hath taken away ; blessed be the name of the Lord . " " Glory be to God on high ! on earth peace , good will towards men . "

In conclusion the brethren of this vast province mourn with us in sympathy for his sufferings , yet rejoice at the inestimable character he left behind him , not only amongst the Craft , but the outer world . In his medical capacity to the poor and distressed who sought his aid and assistance he was at all times raady by day or by night to administer to their relief and support . Not only as a Freemason , but as a citizen of . the world , lie warmlespoused the cause of charitaud he not onl

y y , y gave liberally himself , but often sought to induce others to remember the poor , tbe sick , and the afflicted . In his administration of justice , he invariably acted with the strictest impartiality and fairness ; and that whilst enforcing the law of the land , and upholding the dignity of our Sovereign Lady the Queen , he did not overlook the claims of the prisoner at the bar . In Masonical interviews with his officers and brethren he was at all times

courteous and obliging , ever ready to give sound advice , assistance , and instruction to all who required it . Wo all well remember him at the consecration of this lodge , the last ceremony but one of the kind at which he took part in , some of us little thought of the short time he was to be among us . Brethren , as the rule and guide of this province , it will be rather difficult to find his equal , yet let us hope that from

amongst the number in this great province our Provincial Grand Master will be able to select a brother both able and capable to fulfil the great and important duties of the province , not only with credit to himself but to the Craft at large .

Anihem . A ital spark of Heavenly flame , Quit , 0 quit this mortal frame ! Trembling , hoping , lingering , flying , 0 the pain , the bliss of dying ! Cease , fond nature , cease thy strife , And let me languish into life .

Hark ! they whisper : angels say , " Sister spirit come away . " What is this absorbs me quite—Steals my senses—shuts my breath ? Tell me , my soul , can this be deatli ? The world recedes ; it disappears !

Heaven opens on my eyes ! my ears , With sounds seraphic ring . Lend , loud your wings ! I mount , I fly 0 grave , where is thy victory ? 0 death ! where is thy sting ? Grand Honours .

TKE LODGE PTNAXLY MUSED . At the conclusion of the service , the lodge was closed to the first degree , and Bro . Denton , I . P . M ., gave notice of his intention to propose several alterations and additions to the by-laws . Bro . Denton then informed the lodge that a number of brethren were desirous of forming a new lodge at Harrogate , and he had been directed to request the recommendation of the He

Grey and Ripon Lodge to the prayer of their petition . He had been honoured by being nominated as the first W . M ., and Bros . Wright and Bycroft as tho Wardens , all members of this lodge . The W . M ., officers , and brethren unanimously acceded to the request , warmly congratulating the members of the proposed lodge on the roil of officers , and wishing them every success in their application . liro . Morton , W . M ., proposed , and Bro . Bishop , P . M ., seconded

a vote of thanks to Bro . Denton , P . M ., for the eloquent and instructive lesson he had given them . Passed nem . con ., and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The lodge was then closed in peace aud harmony , and the brethren adjourned to Bro . Collinson's , the Unicorn , Ripon Market , when ample justice was done to the well-provided quarterly supper . The usual Masonic toasts were given , in addition to which the loss of the R . W . D . Prov . G . M . was most feelingly alluded to , and his memory responded to iu solemn silence .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . CA - SONBUEY CHAPTER ( NO . ' 657 ) . —A convocation of this chapter assembled on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Canonhury Tavern , St . Mary ' s-road , Islington—Comps . Bohn , M . E . Z . ; AVilliam Watson , J . ; Joseph Smith , H . The business _ of the evening consisted in the exaltation of Bros . Tanner and Samuel May , both of the Temple Lodge ( No . 101 ) , and Bro . R . M . Holburn , of the Canonbury Lodge ( No . 657 ) , the adoption of

by-laws for the government of the chapter , and the election of of officers for the ensuing year . Comp . Thomas Bohn was unanimously re-elected M . E . Z . The election" of J . was postponed , and Comp . J . G . Chancellor elected H . The other officers elected were Comps . Boyden , N . ; Matthew Cook , E . ; T . Langley King , P . S . ; and G . Longstaff , Janitor . At the conclusion of the business the companions retired for refreshments , which was served in Comp . Todd ' s usual style of excellence .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

METROPOLITAN . THISTLE LODGE ( NO . Sh—A meeting was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., at Dick's Coffee House , Fleet-street , Bro . Cottebrune , P . M ., in the chair . This was tbe first lodge since appointment of officers , as follows -. —Bros . Carpenter , W . M . ; Piatt , S . W . ; Nunn , J . W . ; Watts , M . C . ; Mason and Israel Abrahams , Junior Overseers ; Dyer , Registrar ; Frost , C . ; WalkerS . D . ; JacobsJ . D . ; MobbsT . K . ; HartOrganist ;

, , , , and Readwin , Hon . Secretary . Two brethren were advanced to the degree of Mark Master . Bro . Dibdin became a joining member . The brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Qnelch . The first toast— " Her Majesty" —was given with musical honours . Bro . George Tedder gave his valuable services , and sang in his very best manner . Next toasts — " Riht Hon . Viscount HolmesdaleM . W . Grand

g , Master , and Bro . Beach { M . P ., North Hants ) , M . W . Deputy Grand Master , " " Past and Present Grand Officers . " Bro . Figgand Binekes ( Grand Officers ) returned thanks , and had pleasure in announcing the immense progress made—in fact , at the rate they were issuing certificates , those who were not Mark Masters would be the exception .

Ireland.

IRELAND .

ROYAL ARCH . COBK . —Chapter of the Key Stone ( No . 3 ) . —The quarterly communication of this chapter was held at the Chapter-rooms , 31 , Maylor-street , on Wednesday , the 3 rd February , for the installation of the High Priest elect , and investing the other officers with their insignia of office . Owing to the absence of the Hih Priest electComp . William A . Hackettfrom

indispog , , sition , the ceremony of installation was postponed , the investiture of the other officers being performed by Comp . John T . Archer , High Priest , in the efficient manner which so characterises that companion . Bro . James Barney , of Lodge 3 , was ballotted for and passed for exaltation . Comp . Marsh , Past First Principal , proposed in his usual style a vote of thanks . to Comp . John T . Archer , High Priest , who now retires from the First

Principal ' s chair of the chapter after a service of two years in that onerous situation , and made particularly so from having to adopt a revised ritual . All praise is due to that worthy Comp ; for Ills courteous demeanour , with love of order , which enabled him to uphold the dignity of the high office as High Priest of the Key Stone Third Chapter of Ireland . The vote of thanks was carried unanimously and enthusiastically . The ex-High

Priest replied , and passed some very high encomiums on his officers , who one and all by their attention and study had so ably assisted him for the period he was placed over them , without which it would he impossible for him or any chief to work the supreme degree as it should be . He trusted the chapter would still continue to flourish , as at present ifc is second to none in Ireland . Chapter closed in due and ancient form , after which the companions adjourned to banquet at the Commercial Hotel , where Comp . Stephens displayed the well-known reputation of