New Masonic Hall, Halifax.

welcome presence here to-day , and we assure them that there is not one of all our secrets which trenches on the duties which we owe to them—not one which takes aught from that homage of affection and regard which it is our pleasure and our pride to render . In conclusion , we will only add , let us who belong to the mystic art

return from the joyous ceremony of this day resolved to carry out more earnestly the principles which we profess ; and may it ever be said of us by the outer world , « ven as it was of the Christians of old , " Behold how these brethren love one another . " The verse to the Old 100 th " Praise God from whom all blessings flow" was and the benediction having

, sung been pronounced by Bro . Hope , the pleasant proceedings came fco a conclusion by the band playing the National Anthem . Among the visiting brethren were representatives from Jodges at Haworfch , Hebden Bridge , Todmorden , & c , and also Bro . Harry Fraser , from the Cape of Good Hope . ( Good Hope , No , 863 ) , and Bro . Captain Ooates .

Subsequently the brethren dined together in the New Assembly Booms . The frontage of the new building will bo to the east . The style of the architecture is Italian , the material stone , with ashlar \ vorked front . The building will embrace a lodge room 46 ft . x 26 = 24 high , banqueting hall , 46 ft . x 26 = 14 hih instruction roomslibrary and

readg ; , ing room , offices , and keeper ' s house . On the basement ¦ will be the kitchens and cooking apparatus ; on the first floor the lodge room ; and above will be the instruction rooms . The cost of the new hall , including site and furnishing , will be about £ 6 , 000 .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BEO . SAMUEL COOK , BLAKELOCK , LOUTH LINCONSHIBE .

Bro . Biakelock was initiated in the Apollo Lodge , Grimsby , in the year 1818 , and worked under the presidency ofthe late Bro . Dr . Oliver in . that lodge . In the year 1824 he removed to Louth , in which town he carried on a thriving business until a few years before his death , which melancholy event occurred on the 12 th July in the 89 fch year of his age . Our late esteemed brother was a

most zealous Mason and rarely absent from the duties of his lodge . He was one of the founders of the late Lindsey Lodge , No . 602 , and one of the most ardent promoters of the present flourishing Lindsey Lodge , No . 712 , which , in conjunction with Bro , Stephen Fowler ( deceased ) , he opened and installed the first Master on the llh of September , 1857 . As a mark of the high esteem in which he was held by the members of 712 they fol-. followed his remains to their last resting place at J ' otherby on Saturday afternoon , July 18 th , 1868 .

Bro. Alfred A. Robles.

BRO . ALFRED A . ROBLES .

It is friendship ' s painful task to record the untimely death of Alfred A . Eobles , who was summoned hence on Monday Sth instant , between the hours of ten and eleven p . m ., at the age of twenty-six years , leaving a young wife to deplore her heavy loss , and an infant twelve days old to whom a father ' s love will not be known . The object of this notice was born in St . Thomas , and during his

brief career had by his industry and integrity won the affections of many . Four years ago he entered into the holy state of matrimony , and was evidently happy in the choice of his wife , alas ! that death has rent asunder such bliss ! Our lamented friend and brother was a member of the Masonic Institution , and attached to the Harmonic Lodge , No . 365 , he held the office of J . G . at tho time of his death . His remains were conducted

Bro. Alfred A. Robles.

to the grave with the honours customary among us and deposited in their narrow home " until the trumpet shall sound the resurrection morn !'' Bro . Eobles was faithful to the dogmas of our time-honoured institution , and had on various occasions evinced his attachment to the Craft . It is known to us that he ardently wished

the prosperity of his lodge , and had repeatedly expressed the hope to see her on the pinnacle she deserves to stand —bufc it was otherwise decreed and he died ere the object was attained . Bro . Eoach , W . M . and Chap , of the Harmonic Lodge performed the last sad offices to our friend and did not fail in his orisons to impress tho bystanders , that Masonry ,

pure and unadulterated is all sufficient to impress mankind that this temporal life is but a prelude to a more lasting and happy one . Our friend Eobles now enjoys the reward he has earned on earth . Peace be to his soul ! May his disconsolate widow , father , brother and sisters find consolation from on high , and may God in his all merciful dispensations bless them , and grant them a long and happy life .

Poetry.

Poetry .

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER . Blest bo the chair of kingly grace , The symbol of a royal race ; The throne of worth , and not of gold , Which only noble souls can hold ! As ages pass be blessings still

On all appointed to fulfil An office that both prince anel peer , And greatest men of every sphere , Have felt to be a honour high , ' With duties that did dignify ; And have been proud , with constant aim , To add new lustra to its name ! Thus , as tho years roll on and on ,

The kingly state of SOLOMON Shall be maintained right royally , By rulers ' of Freemasonry . j . . a

Moonlight On The Snow.

MOONLIGHT ON THE SNOW .

By T . J . SWAIS . Moonlight falling on the snow ! How beautiful it seems ; How fairy-like tho scone bolow Ulumm'd by those beams . How grand appears tho calm roposo Of Nature to our gaze

, How dazzling seems the vast expanse Beneath those silvery rays . Tho snow-ch-ap'd evergreens and trees Tho cottago-roofs so white , Combine to form a picture fair , ; * ' Each gazer to delight . Oh ! every month is beautiful

, Each season coming round , God ' s 25 rovidonco o ' or all His works May constantly bo found . Moonlight shining on tho snow , . . O , gaze upon the scono ! So solemn and sublimely grand , ' ; Aud yet withal soreno .

O , Christians ! as yo contemplate i ' Each ebaugo tho seasons show , What sight can bo more beautiful Thau , tho moonlight ou tha snow . , ' "