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Funeral Of The Late Bro. John Fawcett P.P.G.M.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . JOHN FAWCETT P . P . G . M .
The remains of this distinguished brother , whose decease we announced in our last issue , were interred on Thursday week , in the presence of many friends and brethren , in St . Margaret ' s Churchyard , Durham . All places of business in the city were closed during the time of interment , and
the minute bell of the Cathedral was tolled during the morning . The late Bro . Fawcett was for nearly half a century , one of the most prominent Freemasons in the northern province , and as a mark of respecttohis memory a special Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Durham , at 11 . 15 , when there was a very large attendance of brethren wearing their Masonic
appointments in mourning . the lodge was opened in due and solemn form by the acting Prov . Grand Master , Sir Hedworth Williamson , D . P . G . M ., assisted by the following officers : Bros . B . Levy , acting D . P . G . M . ; VV . J . Young , P . G . S . D . ; C . R . Fry , P . G . J . W . ; Rev . Williams , acting Chap . ; Babington Boulton , P . G . Treas . ; R . Hudson ,
P . G . Sec ; T . Bradley , P . G . Asst . Sec ; T . Bell , P . G . S . D . ; J . CouIson , P . G . J . D . ; G . Greenwell , P . G . D . ofC ; D . Sinclair , P . G . A . D . of C . ; T . Donkin , acting P . G . P . ; G . Porteous , P . G . Org . ; J . Curry , P . G . Tyler ; C . McNamara , W . P . Elsdon , ' VV . Davison and VV . H . Turner , P . G . Stewards . Among the Provincial Grand Officers and brethren present were Bros . E . S . Shotton , VV . M . 240 ; J . T . Wilson , P . M . 240 ; W . Gray , W . M .
1334 ; W . H . Milner , S . W . 1932 ; J . Metcalf , S . W . 531 ; J . Wetherell , I . G . 531 ; F . Hockaday , Sec , 531 ; J . B . Barker , l . P . M . 1334 and G 3 G ; W . C . Blacket , P . M . 124 ; H . VV . Mason , J . G . Strong , 149 ; W . Hawksley , 124 ; VV . E . Franklin , P . P . G . S . D . ; T . VV . Hearon , 124 ; G . Johnston , P . M . 124 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . W . Richardson , Sec . 124 ; W . Liddell , P . P . G . D . ; 1 . Hudson , S . W . 941
T . R . Richardson , P . M . 124 ; S . Fenny , P . M . 124 ; R . Candish , P . M . G 61 , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . C . Moor , J . W . 97 ; J . Swell , P . M . 124 ; R . VV . Salkeld , S . W . 1334 ; W . T . Tate , P . M . 7 G 4 ; VV . Atkinson , Tyler 764 ; R . De Clare Yeld , J . W . So ; F . Armstrong , So ; S . Wilson , VV . M . A . Robertson , 97 ; J . G . Mabane , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . J . Wilkes , S . W . in ; VV . Swales , VV . M . 1650 ; J . Hunter ,
P . M . 940 , P . P . G . S . D . ; A . C . Knowles , 940 , P . P . G . S . D . ; F . Maddison , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Hoggett , in , P . P . G . O . ; J . Wood , l . P . M . 4 S ; J . Hodgson , in ; J . Graham , in 3 VV . Coxon , 124 , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . Golder , W . M . 1119 ; T . Renton , P . M . 1119 ; A . McDougall , l . P . M . 1119 ; G . J . Wilson , P . M . in , P . G . J . W . ; VV . A . Malcolm , P . M . 124 , P . P . G . P .
Addressing the Prov . Grand Lodge , the acting Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Sir HEUWORTH WILLIAMSON , Bart ., said that during his long connection with Masonry , now verging upon forty years , this was by far the saddest and most melancholy Prov . Grand Lodge that he had attended . They were requested to attend the funeral of their worthy and worshipful and departed late Prov . Grand Master .
His connection with Masonry of long standing they all knew ; he might simply inform them that their late Prov . Grand Master had been connected with the Prov . Grand Lodge of Durham since 1829 , when he was appointed P . G . S . W . at the Prov . Grand Lodge held at Durham under John George Lambton . He was also again appointed P . G . S . W . on the Gth of April , 1 S 3 G , and then
in 1 S 4 S he was installed Prov . Grand Master , an office which he held up to 1 SS 0 . These few simple facts showed them his long connection with the province . They did not know him perhaps as well as he did , because in him he had to deplore the loss not only of his old friend , but that of his father before him . He need not say anything in the light of a panegyric of their late P . G . M ., because nothing
could be more foregn to his feelings than fulsome flattery . But his memory and conduct were so well known that it was perfectly unnecessary for him to add anything to what they knew , for both in his Masonic and private character he was well known , not only among his friends there , but throughout the length and breadth of the county . He was iust . honourable , and kind . Anion" - his numerous friends
there was no life he should have liked to have lived more than his ; it was religious and good , and there was a total absence of anything like cant or hypocrisy about it . He was genial and agreeable , and , as he went through life in the position God was pleased to call him , he did his duties to the best of his ability . His death was unexpected by him ( the speaker ); but when they got over four-score
years 01 age they coulc not be surprised to hear ot the sudden demise ot one of their fellow-creatures . He concluded by expressing an earnest hope that , if it pleased God to keep him in the world as many years as it pleased Him to keep their Provincial Grand Master , they might be able to live a life similar to his , and , like him , to die peacefully , prepared , and without suffering . He was certain
that not only in this province , but throughout England , his loss would be sincerely deplored by all just , honourable , and upright brethren . Bro . R . HUDSON , P . G . Secretary , read a letter from Bro . E . D . Davis , P . P . G . W ., stating that he was unable to come to Grand Lodge that day , and expressing his regret that he was unable to attend and pay the last tribute of respect to one with whom he had been so closely allied for
nearly thirty years . The lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren inarched in procession to St . Margaret ' s Church and awaited the arrival of the funeral cortege . The service in the church was choral , and the Rev . Dr . Cundill officiated at the grave . On the procession entering the church , Bro . Carr ( organist ) , played Mendelssohn ' s Funeral March on the organ , and , as the procession left , Handel's " Dead
March " in Saul , in a very impressive manner . During the service the choir , which was augmented by several members of the Cathedral choir , sang the hymns " When our heads arc bowed with woe , " and Dr . Dyke ' s tune to '' Now the labourer ' s task is o ' er , " with much sweetness , f he coffin was covered with wreaths of immortelles , and
bore the plain inscription : — "John Fawcett , born Gth May , 1 799 ; died October 21 st , 1 S 82 . " The arrangements of the funeral were admirably carried out by Mr . William Robertson and Mr . N . Stevenson . The remains were enclosed in a beautiful panelled oak coffin , with appropriate brass mountings , and was made by Mr . Wm . Robertson .
Bro . H yde Clarke took part in the Committee Meeting of the Amsterdam International Exhibition at the Mansion House , on Wednesday .
Death Of Bro. Alderman Gregory.
DEATH OF BRO . ALDERMAN GREGORY .
Wc regret to announce the death of Bro . Joseph Gregory , the well known and respected proprietor of the Royal Gate House Hotel , Tenby . Bro . Gregory was born at Cheltenham . He came to Tenby in 1 S 63 from Swansea , where he had carried on for some years a successful business , where he was held in high esteem . He entered the Tenby
Town Council'in 1 SG 5 , and has sat uninterruptedly ever since . He was elected Mayor of the Borough in 1 S 73 ; and on the death of Mr . C . H . Smith , in the early part of the year 1 S 7 S , was again called upon to take the civic chair ; at the expiration of his term of office in November , 1 S 7 S , he was re-elected Mayor for thcitlvird time ; and in the following year the Council marked their appreciation of the very
valuable services rendered by him to the Council that they elected him for the fourth time Chief Magistrate of the Borough . He was also a Trustee and Manager of the Tenby Savings Bank , a Director of the Tenby Gas Consumers' Company , and a lion , member of the Fire Brigade , in which cause he always evinced a lively interest . An ardent Mason , he took an active part in the formation of a Masonic Lodge in Tenby , and subsequently had the honour
of being elected its Master . He was also a P . P . G . P . of the Prov . Grand Lodge of South Wales . His loss will he felt in Tenby . Those who knew him intimately were aware of the many acts of kindness displayed towards those who were not gifted with a large share of the world ' s goods ; and it may be said with perfect sincerity that the poor found in him a constant friend , and one ever ready to assist with his purse and advice when occasion demanded . Bro . Gregory was 5 G years of age , and leaves two sons .
British Hospice And Ophthalmic Dispensary At Jerusalem.
BRITISH HOSPICE AND OPHTHALMIC DISPENSARY AT JERUSALEM .
We have been requested to publish the following appeal on behalf of the British Hospice and Ophthalmic Dispensary at Jerusalem , under the management of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem ( English Langue ) : — The English Langue of the Order of St . John of
Jerusalem proposes to make an endeavour to remedy a longstanding and acknowledged want at Jerusalem , and at the same time to renew its connection with the ancient home of the Order , and the scenes of its first Hospitaller labours . Almost every European nation has at Jerusalem a pied a terre in the form of a Hospice , or some similar establishment , in more than one instance built on land granted by
the Sultan , whilst Great Britain is only represented b y the Episcopate , the administration of which it shares with the German Government . For some years past the Chapter of the Order has been endeavouring to remedy this want by obtaining from the Turkish Government a small piece of ground for the erection of a Hospice combined with some charitable work for the benefit of the native population ; but for some time
there appeared to be a difficulty in finding a site which would meet the sanitary requirements of a Hospital , and would also be within the power of the Turkish authorities to grant . Remembering the interest taken in Jerusalem by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , during his visit to the Hol y Land in 1 SG 2 , the Chapter submitted the project to H . R . H ., who
graciously expressed his interest in it , and his cordial desire for its success . A Committee was then appointed to take further steps , and a direct application was made to H . I . M . the Sultan , through his Excellency Musurus Pacha , the result being that in April last a Firman was received from H . I . M . the Sultan through the English Ambassador at Constantinople , graciously conceding as a gift , a piece of ground of about
one acre in extent for the purposes of the Order . All those who have visited Jerusalem must be aware of the extent to which the varied population of the poorer classes suffer from ophthalmia , _ engendered by local causes , and aggravated by the entire ignorance of the most simple remedial treatment . The results are melancholy in the extreme , in many cases the comparatively young
entirely losing their sight . Although there are hospitals connected with the various religious bodies , there is no special hospital or dispensary for such cases . It is proposed , when the necessary means arc forthcoming , to erect a moderate-sized building , capable of extension , if necessary , as a dispensary , rooms being provided
for such cases as may require special treatment . The active services and co-operation of both the British Consul , Mr . Noel Temple Moore , and of Dr . Chaplin ( the well-known medical officer of an existing charitable Institution in Jerusalem ) , both of whom take a deep interest in the proposed object , have been secured , and the local administration of the hospice will be entrusted to them ,
underthe direction of a committee of members and associates of the Order , appointed for the purpose . It is estimated that a sum of £ 2500 will be required for the building and its fittings , and that an income of £ 400 a year would suffice for the maintenance of such patients as require special care , including the payment of a medical attendant , dispenser , and nurse .
Pending the erection of the permanent building , the Chapter of the Order recommend that a house should be hired in the city , in order that no time maybe lost in organising an institution which is so much needed , and negociations are pending for a house which Dr . Chaplin recommends as being suitable for the purpose . The Chapter of the Order of St . John ventures to hope
that it may have the support of the public in , furthering this object . The funds at the disposal of the Order , which are solely derived from the entrance payments and annual contributions of its members , are insufficient for the purpose without such aid . It is unnecessary to refer to the objects of the Order which have become so familiar through its various charitable works , especially that most recently
established , known as the St . John Ambulance Association . It may suffice to say that the Order of St . John is not allied with any sect or party of any one religious denomination , but is thoroughly universal , embracing amongst its members and associates those who in the spirit of our Divine Master are willing to devote a portion of their time and their means to the help of the suffering and the sick . Annual subscriptions for the current expenditure , and donations for the Building Fund , may be paid to the Treasurer , Captain Rupert C . F . Dallas , to Messrs . Cocks ,
British Hospice And Ophthalmic Dispensary At Jerusalem.
Biddulph and Co ., 43 , Charing Cross , to the Honorary Secretaries , Major G . E . Wyndham Malet , or Robert MacLean MacLean , Esq ., or to any member of the Committee . Donations to the Building Fund may be paid in two yearly instalments .
A St. John's Festival At Mainz.
A ST . JOHN'S FESTIVAL AT MAINZ .
The St . John ' s Day is celebrated by all the Hessian lodges , some in June , when it falls right ; but in Mainz the brethren of the Lodge Freunde zur Eintracht assemble later , and this year held it on the 24 th of September last . For anyone accustomed to English lodge ceremony , this festival offers an interest of novelty . Already is the
building one of the most remarkable of its kind . Being burnt down in 1 S 77 , the new one , with all the advantage of new inventions , is a gem of its kind , for the temple and the adjoining room are very elegant and comfortable . The VV . M . ( Bro . johan Week ) opened the lodge , and dwelt on the subject of St . John's Day , and was followed by Bro . Pauli , G . M . of Darmstadt , who answered a speech of welcome . Several brethren read addresses , and some most
appropriate music came down from a gallery hidden in the wall , where the singers and Organist were . The singing was sublime , the quartette or Bros . Ruff , Bleicher , Vogel , and Lutt being greatly appreciated . The ceremony lasted two hours , after which the Deputy Master CBro . Bomper ) opened the banquet with a solemn speech . Several toasts were drunk , and the proceedings closed in harmony . The festival was favoured with the presence of Bro . Ganz , Past G . O . of England '
New Ireland.
New Ireland .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NEW ZEALAND ( I . C . h The regular monthly meeting was held on the 4 th September , at the Freemasons' Hall , Auckland . There was a good attendance of representatives of sister lodges . The lodge was opened by Bro . Wright , VV . M ., and his officers .
A noticable feature presented itself to the members upon entering the lodge room in the shape of two magnificent pillars . The bases are of wood representing dark marble . Each pillar is of polished brass , and the capital is gilt , beautifully carved and surrounded by a network , from which are suspended imitation pomegranates . The whole is surmounted
by a globe of the world . The pillars are indeed a striking feature in the lodge , and were greatly admired . They bear an inscription showing that they have been presented to the Freemasons' Hall by the united lodges of instruction of the English and Irish Constitutions . A time is to be fixed for their formal presentation . The lodge having been opened , the Provincial Grand
Master and his officers were then announced , and received with due honours . The R . W . P . G . M . Bro . G . P . Pierce , took the chair . Bro . Climo , P . G . S . W ., was in his place , and Bro . J . H . Burns filled the chair of the P . G . J . VV . The ordinary business of the Quarterly Communication of the Prov . Grand Lodge having been transacted , the annual election of officers took place , and resulted as
follows : Bro . Climo Prov . G . S . W . „ Roycroft Prov . G . J . VV . „ Rev . Dr . Kidd Prov . G . Chap . Rees ( Prov . G . Treas . " I I Prov . G . Sec . „ Suiter ... Prov . G . S . D .
„ Durance p . G . J . D . » Page Prov . G . Reg . » Page Prov . G . D . of C . » Ring Prov . G . Swd . B . „ Poley Prov . G . Purs . „ C . Porter p . G . Tyler . After the usual formula the Grand Lodge was closed in due form .
Ihe amateur dramatic performance in aid of the M sonic Hall Building Fund , which had been announced i some time , came off on the 29 th August in the Theat Royal , Auckland , the piece selected being the musical version of Sir Walter Scott ' s " Guy Mannering . " Its success exceeded expectation . The performance was excellent , not because it was free from defectbut because the
, parts were judiciously distributed . The following was the caste for the gentlemen who took part : Colonel Mannering , Mr . H . A . Kessing ; Jlenrv Bertram , Mr . Percy Dufaur ; Dominie Sampson , Bro . Dawson ; Dandie Dinmont , Bro . Dillon ; DickHattcraick , Bro . VV . H . Skinner-Bailie Mucklethrift , Bro . VV . Rattray ; Gabriel . Bro '
Gordon Gooch ; Gilbert Glossin , Mr . Charter ; Sebastian , Mr . Lawrence ; Jock Jabos , Mr . Woods ; Franco , Master Ellison ; Sergeant McCrae , Mr . James ; and Farmer Harrow , Mr . Williams . The ladies who performed preferred each to be described as " lady amateur , " and as they appear not to wish it ive have no desire to publish their names . There were also several ladies who
contributed to the general result by their vocal talents . The orchestra , under the direction of Mr . Pooley , included some of the best known local musicians , namely Messrs . Eadey , Simpson , Hemus , Hunter ( 2 ) , Clough , numbering a dozen performers . Moreover , a number of volunteers gave their assistance to secure the effect of the military display .
On lhursday the 26 th ult ., a concert was given at the Masonic Hall , North Hill-street , Liverpool , under the auspices of the Antient Briton Lodge , No . 1 G 75 , in aid of the funds of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution . Bro . H . S . Alpass , Grand Standard Bearer of England , Prov . Grand Sec . of West Lancashire , who presided , referred to the excellent work which was being done by the institution , and congratulated the brethren of the
Briton Lodge upon their zealous support of so deserving a charity . An attractive programme was provided , and was thoroughly enjoyed by a large audience . The artistes were Bros . J osef Cantor , Hargreaves Gill , Brammall , Kamage , and R . Jones ; Miss Annie Williams , Miss Annie Jones , Miss Longbottom ; Mr . Hall , Mr . W . H . Edwards , and the Cambrian quartette—Messrs . D . J . Davies , D . vVilliams , J . T . Jones , and O . J . Rowlands . Bro . George Yates , Org . 16 75 , was the accompanist .
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Funeral Of The Late Bro. John Fawcett P.P.G.M.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . JOHN FAWCETT P . P . G . M .
The remains of this distinguished brother , whose decease we announced in our last issue , were interred on Thursday week , in the presence of many friends and brethren , in St . Margaret ' s Churchyard , Durham . All places of business in the city were closed during the time of interment , and
the minute bell of the Cathedral was tolled during the morning . The late Bro . Fawcett was for nearly half a century , one of the most prominent Freemasons in the northern province , and as a mark of respecttohis memory a special Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Durham , at 11 . 15 , when there was a very large attendance of brethren wearing their Masonic
appointments in mourning . the lodge was opened in due and solemn form by the acting Prov . Grand Master , Sir Hedworth Williamson , D . P . G . M ., assisted by the following officers : Bros . B . Levy , acting D . P . G . M . ; VV . J . Young , P . G . S . D . ; C . R . Fry , P . G . J . W . ; Rev . Williams , acting Chap . ; Babington Boulton , P . G . Treas . ; R . Hudson ,
P . G . Sec ; T . Bradley , P . G . Asst . Sec ; T . Bell , P . G . S . D . ; J . CouIson , P . G . J . D . ; G . Greenwell , P . G . D . ofC ; D . Sinclair , P . G . A . D . of C . ; T . Donkin , acting P . G . P . ; G . Porteous , P . G . Org . ; J . Curry , P . G . Tyler ; C . McNamara , W . P . Elsdon , ' VV . Davison and VV . H . Turner , P . G . Stewards . Among the Provincial Grand Officers and brethren present were Bros . E . S . Shotton , VV . M . 240 ; J . T . Wilson , P . M . 240 ; W . Gray , W . M .
1334 ; W . H . Milner , S . W . 1932 ; J . Metcalf , S . W . 531 ; J . Wetherell , I . G . 531 ; F . Hockaday , Sec , 531 ; J . B . Barker , l . P . M . 1334 and G 3 G ; W . C . Blacket , P . M . 124 ; H . VV . Mason , J . G . Strong , 149 ; W . Hawksley , 124 ; VV . E . Franklin , P . P . G . S . D . ; T . VV . Hearon , 124 ; G . Johnston , P . M . 124 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . W . Richardson , Sec . 124 ; W . Liddell , P . P . G . D . ; 1 . Hudson , S . W . 941
T . R . Richardson , P . M . 124 ; S . Fenny , P . M . 124 ; R . Candish , P . M . G 61 , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . C . Moor , J . W . 97 ; J . Swell , P . M . 124 ; R . VV . Salkeld , S . W . 1334 ; W . T . Tate , P . M . 7 G 4 ; VV . Atkinson , Tyler 764 ; R . De Clare Yeld , J . W . So ; F . Armstrong , So ; S . Wilson , VV . M . A . Robertson , 97 ; J . G . Mabane , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . J . Wilkes , S . W . in ; VV . Swales , VV . M . 1650 ; J . Hunter ,
P . M . 940 , P . P . G . S . D . ; A . C . Knowles , 940 , P . P . G . S . D . ; F . Maddison , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Hoggett , in , P . P . G . O . ; J . Wood , l . P . M . 4 S ; J . Hodgson , in ; J . Graham , in 3 VV . Coxon , 124 , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . Golder , W . M . 1119 ; T . Renton , P . M . 1119 ; A . McDougall , l . P . M . 1119 ; G . J . Wilson , P . M . in , P . G . J . W . ; VV . A . Malcolm , P . M . 124 , P . P . G . P .
Addressing the Prov . Grand Lodge , the acting Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Sir HEUWORTH WILLIAMSON , Bart ., said that during his long connection with Masonry , now verging upon forty years , this was by far the saddest and most melancholy Prov . Grand Lodge that he had attended . They were requested to attend the funeral of their worthy and worshipful and departed late Prov . Grand Master .
His connection with Masonry of long standing they all knew ; he might simply inform them that their late Prov . Grand Master had been connected with the Prov . Grand Lodge of Durham since 1829 , when he was appointed P . G . S . W . at the Prov . Grand Lodge held at Durham under John George Lambton . He was also again appointed P . G . S . W . on the Gth of April , 1 S 3 G , and then
in 1 S 4 S he was installed Prov . Grand Master , an office which he held up to 1 SS 0 . These few simple facts showed them his long connection with the province . They did not know him perhaps as well as he did , because in him he had to deplore the loss not only of his old friend , but that of his father before him . He need not say anything in the light of a panegyric of their late P . G . M ., because nothing
could be more foregn to his feelings than fulsome flattery . But his memory and conduct were so well known that it was perfectly unnecessary for him to add anything to what they knew , for both in his Masonic and private character he was well known , not only among his friends there , but throughout the length and breadth of the county . He was iust . honourable , and kind . Anion" - his numerous friends
there was no life he should have liked to have lived more than his ; it was religious and good , and there was a total absence of anything like cant or hypocrisy about it . He was genial and agreeable , and , as he went through life in the position God was pleased to call him , he did his duties to the best of his ability . His death was unexpected by him ( the speaker ); but when they got over four-score
years 01 age they coulc not be surprised to hear ot the sudden demise ot one of their fellow-creatures . He concluded by expressing an earnest hope that , if it pleased God to keep him in the world as many years as it pleased Him to keep their Provincial Grand Master , they might be able to live a life similar to his , and , like him , to die peacefully , prepared , and without suffering . He was certain
that not only in this province , but throughout England , his loss would be sincerely deplored by all just , honourable , and upright brethren . Bro . R . HUDSON , P . G . Secretary , read a letter from Bro . E . D . Davis , P . P . G . W ., stating that he was unable to come to Grand Lodge that day , and expressing his regret that he was unable to attend and pay the last tribute of respect to one with whom he had been so closely allied for
nearly thirty years . The lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren inarched in procession to St . Margaret ' s Church and awaited the arrival of the funeral cortege . The service in the church was choral , and the Rev . Dr . Cundill officiated at the grave . On the procession entering the church , Bro . Carr ( organist ) , played Mendelssohn ' s Funeral March on the organ , and , as the procession left , Handel's " Dead
March " in Saul , in a very impressive manner . During the service the choir , which was augmented by several members of the Cathedral choir , sang the hymns " When our heads arc bowed with woe , " and Dr . Dyke ' s tune to '' Now the labourer ' s task is o ' er , " with much sweetness , f he coffin was covered with wreaths of immortelles , and
bore the plain inscription : — "John Fawcett , born Gth May , 1 799 ; died October 21 st , 1 S 82 . " The arrangements of the funeral were admirably carried out by Mr . William Robertson and Mr . N . Stevenson . The remains were enclosed in a beautiful panelled oak coffin , with appropriate brass mountings , and was made by Mr . Wm . Robertson .
Bro . H yde Clarke took part in the Committee Meeting of the Amsterdam International Exhibition at the Mansion House , on Wednesday .
Death Of Bro. Alderman Gregory.
DEATH OF BRO . ALDERMAN GREGORY .
Wc regret to announce the death of Bro . Joseph Gregory , the well known and respected proprietor of the Royal Gate House Hotel , Tenby . Bro . Gregory was born at Cheltenham . He came to Tenby in 1 S 63 from Swansea , where he had carried on for some years a successful business , where he was held in high esteem . He entered the Tenby
Town Council'in 1 SG 5 , and has sat uninterruptedly ever since . He was elected Mayor of the Borough in 1 S 73 ; and on the death of Mr . C . H . Smith , in the early part of the year 1 S 7 S , was again called upon to take the civic chair ; at the expiration of his term of office in November , 1 S 7 S , he was re-elected Mayor for thcitlvird time ; and in the following year the Council marked their appreciation of the very
valuable services rendered by him to the Council that they elected him for the fourth time Chief Magistrate of the Borough . He was also a Trustee and Manager of the Tenby Savings Bank , a Director of the Tenby Gas Consumers' Company , and a lion , member of the Fire Brigade , in which cause he always evinced a lively interest . An ardent Mason , he took an active part in the formation of a Masonic Lodge in Tenby , and subsequently had the honour
of being elected its Master . He was also a P . P . G . P . of the Prov . Grand Lodge of South Wales . His loss will he felt in Tenby . Those who knew him intimately were aware of the many acts of kindness displayed towards those who were not gifted with a large share of the world ' s goods ; and it may be said with perfect sincerity that the poor found in him a constant friend , and one ever ready to assist with his purse and advice when occasion demanded . Bro . Gregory was 5 G years of age , and leaves two sons .
British Hospice And Ophthalmic Dispensary At Jerusalem.
BRITISH HOSPICE AND OPHTHALMIC DISPENSARY AT JERUSALEM .
We have been requested to publish the following appeal on behalf of the British Hospice and Ophthalmic Dispensary at Jerusalem , under the management of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem ( English Langue ) : — The English Langue of the Order of St . John of
Jerusalem proposes to make an endeavour to remedy a longstanding and acknowledged want at Jerusalem , and at the same time to renew its connection with the ancient home of the Order , and the scenes of its first Hospitaller labours . Almost every European nation has at Jerusalem a pied a terre in the form of a Hospice , or some similar establishment , in more than one instance built on land granted by
the Sultan , whilst Great Britain is only represented b y the Episcopate , the administration of which it shares with the German Government . For some years past the Chapter of the Order has been endeavouring to remedy this want by obtaining from the Turkish Government a small piece of ground for the erection of a Hospice combined with some charitable work for the benefit of the native population ; but for some time
there appeared to be a difficulty in finding a site which would meet the sanitary requirements of a Hospital , and would also be within the power of the Turkish authorities to grant . Remembering the interest taken in Jerusalem by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , during his visit to the Hol y Land in 1 SG 2 , the Chapter submitted the project to H . R . H ., who
graciously expressed his interest in it , and his cordial desire for its success . A Committee was then appointed to take further steps , and a direct application was made to H . I . M . the Sultan , through his Excellency Musurus Pacha , the result being that in April last a Firman was received from H . I . M . the Sultan through the English Ambassador at Constantinople , graciously conceding as a gift , a piece of ground of about
one acre in extent for the purposes of the Order . All those who have visited Jerusalem must be aware of the extent to which the varied population of the poorer classes suffer from ophthalmia , _ engendered by local causes , and aggravated by the entire ignorance of the most simple remedial treatment . The results are melancholy in the extreme , in many cases the comparatively young
entirely losing their sight . Although there are hospitals connected with the various religious bodies , there is no special hospital or dispensary for such cases . It is proposed , when the necessary means arc forthcoming , to erect a moderate-sized building , capable of extension , if necessary , as a dispensary , rooms being provided
for such cases as may require special treatment . The active services and co-operation of both the British Consul , Mr . Noel Temple Moore , and of Dr . Chaplin ( the well-known medical officer of an existing charitable Institution in Jerusalem ) , both of whom take a deep interest in the proposed object , have been secured , and the local administration of the hospice will be entrusted to them ,
underthe direction of a committee of members and associates of the Order , appointed for the purpose . It is estimated that a sum of £ 2500 will be required for the building and its fittings , and that an income of £ 400 a year would suffice for the maintenance of such patients as require special care , including the payment of a medical attendant , dispenser , and nurse .
Pending the erection of the permanent building , the Chapter of the Order recommend that a house should be hired in the city , in order that no time maybe lost in organising an institution which is so much needed , and negociations are pending for a house which Dr . Chaplin recommends as being suitable for the purpose . The Chapter of the Order of St . John ventures to hope
that it may have the support of the public in , furthering this object . The funds at the disposal of the Order , which are solely derived from the entrance payments and annual contributions of its members , are insufficient for the purpose without such aid . It is unnecessary to refer to the objects of the Order which have become so familiar through its various charitable works , especially that most recently
established , known as the St . John Ambulance Association . It may suffice to say that the Order of St . John is not allied with any sect or party of any one religious denomination , but is thoroughly universal , embracing amongst its members and associates those who in the spirit of our Divine Master are willing to devote a portion of their time and their means to the help of the suffering and the sick . Annual subscriptions for the current expenditure , and donations for the Building Fund , may be paid to the Treasurer , Captain Rupert C . F . Dallas , to Messrs . Cocks ,
British Hospice And Ophthalmic Dispensary At Jerusalem.
Biddulph and Co ., 43 , Charing Cross , to the Honorary Secretaries , Major G . E . Wyndham Malet , or Robert MacLean MacLean , Esq ., or to any member of the Committee . Donations to the Building Fund may be paid in two yearly instalments .
A St. John's Festival At Mainz.
A ST . JOHN'S FESTIVAL AT MAINZ .
The St . John ' s Day is celebrated by all the Hessian lodges , some in June , when it falls right ; but in Mainz the brethren of the Lodge Freunde zur Eintracht assemble later , and this year held it on the 24 th of September last . For anyone accustomed to English lodge ceremony , this festival offers an interest of novelty . Already is the
building one of the most remarkable of its kind . Being burnt down in 1 S 77 , the new one , with all the advantage of new inventions , is a gem of its kind , for the temple and the adjoining room are very elegant and comfortable . The VV . M . ( Bro . johan Week ) opened the lodge , and dwelt on the subject of St . John's Day , and was followed by Bro . Pauli , G . M . of Darmstadt , who answered a speech of welcome . Several brethren read addresses , and some most
appropriate music came down from a gallery hidden in the wall , where the singers and Organist were . The singing was sublime , the quartette or Bros . Ruff , Bleicher , Vogel , and Lutt being greatly appreciated . The ceremony lasted two hours , after which the Deputy Master CBro . Bomper ) opened the banquet with a solemn speech . Several toasts were drunk , and the proceedings closed in harmony . The festival was favoured with the presence of Bro . Ganz , Past G . O . of England '
New Ireland.
New Ireland .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NEW ZEALAND ( I . C . h The regular monthly meeting was held on the 4 th September , at the Freemasons' Hall , Auckland . There was a good attendance of representatives of sister lodges . The lodge was opened by Bro . Wright , VV . M ., and his officers .
A noticable feature presented itself to the members upon entering the lodge room in the shape of two magnificent pillars . The bases are of wood representing dark marble . Each pillar is of polished brass , and the capital is gilt , beautifully carved and surrounded by a network , from which are suspended imitation pomegranates . The whole is surmounted
by a globe of the world . The pillars are indeed a striking feature in the lodge , and were greatly admired . They bear an inscription showing that they have been presented to the Freemasons' Hall by the united lodges of instruction of the English and Irish Constitutions . A time is to be fixed for their formal presentation . The lodge having been opened , the Provincial Grand
Master and his officers were then announced , and received with due honours . The R . W . P . G . M . Bro . G . P . Pierce , took the chair . Bro . Climo , P . G . S . W ., was in his place , and Bro . J . H . Burns filled the chair of the P . G . J . VV . The ordinary business of the Quarterly Communication of the Prov . Grand Lodge having been transacted , the annual election of officers took place , and resulted as
follows : Bro . Climo Prov . G . S . W . „ Roycroft Prov . G . J . VV . „ Rev . Dr . Kidd Prov . G . Chap . Rees ( Prov . G . Treas . " I I Prov . G . Sec . „ Suiter ... Prov . G . S . D .
„ Durance p . G . J . D . » Page Prov . G . Reg . » Page Prov . G . D . of C . » Ring Prov . G . Swd . B . „ Poley Prov . G . Purs . „ C . Porter p . G . Tyler . After the usual formula the Grand Lodge was closed in due form .
Ihe amateur dramatic performance in aid of the M sonic Hall Building Fund , which had been announced i some time , came off on the 29 th August in the Theat Royal , Auckland , the piece selected being the musical version of Sir Walter Scott ' s " Guy Mannering . " Its success exceeded expectation . The performance was excellent , not because it was free from defectbut because the
, parts were judiciously distributed . The following was the caste for the gentlemen who took part : Colonel Mannering , Mr . H . A . Kessing ; Jlenrv Bertram , Mr . Percy Dufaur ; Dominie Sampson , Bro . Dawson ; Dandie Dinmont , Bro . Dillon ; DickHattcraick , Bro . VV . H . Skinner-Bailie Mucklethrift , Bro . VV . Rattray ; Gabriel . Bro '
Gordon Gooch ; Gilbert Glossin , Mr . Charter ; Sebastian , Mr . Lawrence ; Jock Jabos , Mr . Woods ; Franco , Master Ellison ; Sergeant McCrae , Mr . James ; and Farmer Harrow , Mr . Williams . The ladies who performed preferred each to be described as " lady amateur , " and as they appear not to wish it ive have no desire to publish their names . There were also several ladies who
contributed to the general result by their vocal talents . The orchestra , under the direction of Mr . Pooley , included some of the best known local musicians , namely Messrs . Eadey , Simpson , Hemus , Hunter ( 2 ) , Clough , numbering a dozen performers . Moreover , a number of volunteers gave their assistance to secure the effect of the military display .
On lhursday the 26 th ult ., a concert was given at the Masonic Hall , North Hill-street , Liverpool , under the auspices of the Antient Briton Lodge , No . 1 G 75 , in aid of the funds of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution . Bro . H . S . Alpass , Grand Standard Bearer of England , Prov . Grand Sec . of West Lancashire , who presided , referred to the excellent work which was being done by the institution , and congratulated the brethren of the
Briton Lodge upon their zealous support of so deserving a charity . An attractive programme was provided , and was thoroughly enjoyed by a large audience . The artistes were Bros . J osef Cantor , Hargreaves Gill , Brammall , Kamage , and R . Jones ; Miss Annie Williams , Miss Annie Jones , Miss Longbottom ; Mr . Hall , Mr . W . H . Edwards , and the Cambrian quartette—Messrs . D . J . Davies , D . vVilliams , J . T . Jones , and O . J . Rowlands . Bro . George Yates , Org . 16 75 , was the accompanist .