New Temple At Hornsea.

NEW TEMPLE AT HORNSEA .

THE ceremony of dedicating the handsome new Masonic Temple of the Alexandra Lodge , No . 1511 , Hornsea , took place on the 17 th ult ., in the presence of a large assembly of Brethren from Hornsea and Hull , and district . Barely six months have elapsed since the foundation stone was laid with full Masonic honours , and during that' period the

building has been erected and thoroughly fitted for the important functions which will take place in its interior ; and it will , in addition to being one of the public buildings of Hornsea , be a most acceptable home for the Masonic Fraternity of the

town and district . The dedication ceremony was to have been performed by Lord Bolton P . G . W . Eng . D . P . G . M ., but his lordship had at the last moment to cancel his engagement . Under the circumstances the duty fell upon Bro . M . C . Peck P . G . St . B . Ehg . and Prov . Grand Secretary .

Bro . Robert Manuel occupied the chair , with Bro . Harry Manfield Grand Treasurer-nominate as guest of the evening , at the annual banquet of the Logic Club , which was held on Sunday night at the Cafe Royal . The Club , which was founded nineteen years ago , meets on Sunday mornings for

the study of the ritual of the Craft . During the past year thirty-six meetings . have been held , with an average attendance of twenty-seven , and forty-nine new members have been elected . Donations have been made to the " Daily Telegraph " Shilling Fund , to the fund for equipment of the

City Volunteers , to a fund raised by the District Grand Master of the Transvaal in aid of members in want in South Africa , and the Club has raised the amount given to the Masonic Charities since its inception to 2 , 773 guineas . In

proposing "Success to the Club , " the Chairman presented Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald with a gold watch and chain , suitably inscribed , and a gold bracelet for Mrs . Fitzgerald , in sincere and fraternal appreciation of his unremitting services as Secretar } ' for nineteen years .

Alderman Harry Manfield , who has again been nominated for the office of Grand Treasurer of England , is the second son of the late Sir Philip Manfield , who for some time was Mr . Labouchere ' s colleague in the representation of Northampton . Mr . Manfield ' s popularity with his brother

Freemasons was abundantl y testified last February , says the " Morning Leader , " when he polled 1 , 026 votes for the office of Grand Treasurer , against 1 , 322 given for Mr . Bevan ( of Messrs . Barclay , Perkins and Company ) , who was elected . On that occasion 189 Past Masters out of a possible 220 in

the Province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire came up to London to record their votes in Mr . Manfield ' s favour . Mr . Manfield , though a comparatively young man , is an Alderman of the Northamptonshire County Council , and shares with his brother , Mr . James Manfield , the ownership of a gigantic boot manufacturing business .

The annual supper of the Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 , will be held on Saturday next , 10 th inst , at the Windsor Castle , 135 Lower Clapton Road , N . E ., at 7 o ' clock . Tickets and further information may be

obtained from Bro . G . Edwards Preceptor ( Town Hall , Hackney ) , A . Rusby P . M . Treasurer ( 51 Alkham Road , Stoke Newington ) , or H . R . Harding Secretary ( 9 Greenwood Road , Dalston ) .

The regular meetings of the Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 , will in future be held at the Clarence Hotel , 88 Aldersgate Street , E . G . ( opposite Carthusian Street ) , on Monday evenings , at 7 o ' clock . Having secured a suitable and comfortable room it is hoped many Brethren will make it convenient to support the Lodge by regular attendance .

''A Sprig Of Acacia.''

''A SPRIG OF ACACIA . ''

rriHE Craft of London in general , and of the South J . in particular , has suffered a severe loss by the death of Bro . Walter Martin P . A . G . Pursuivant of England , whose demise we briefly referred to in our last issue . Bro . Martin

died in the early hours of Saturday , 20 th ult ., at his residence at New Cross , at the early age of 44 , from pneumonia and influenza , and the tidings of his death created such a sensation in the ranks of London Brethren as rarely happens

''A Sprig Of Acacia.''

for , happily , it is seldom death overtakes one who has made such a name for himself as was the case with Bro . Martin , at so early an age . It was generally recognised among those who were acquainted with our deceased Brother that the honour of Assistant Grand Pursuivant of England , conferred

upon him in 18 97 , and that of Assistant Grand D . C . in the Royal Arch the same year , were won by sterling work in the cause of Freemasonry , and so much was Bro . Martin appreciated that we do not believe a single Brother envied him his preferment—although many , as may be expected

considering Bro . Martin ' s age , could boast longer periods of service . Bro . Martin was a Past Master of the Southwark Lodge , No . 879 ; the Chough Lodge , No . 2264 ; and the Old Boys Lodge , No . 2500 ; one of the Founders of the latter , and its first W . M . He was exalted in the Wellington

Chapter , No . 548 , rose to the dignity of Z . therein , and filled the office of its Scribe E . at the time of his death . He was a great worker in the cause of the Masonic Charities , both in obtaining subscriptions on their behalf , and in assisting candidates to secure their benefits . He was a most efficient

Preceptor to both the Star and Duke of Cornwall Lodges of Instruction , and it was mainly through his instrumentality that some hundreds of pounds have been sent to the Charities through the Benevolent Fund of the latter Lodge . He was an Honorary Past Master of both the Duke of Cornwall

Lodge , No . 1839 , and the Chough Lodge , No . 2264 . The funeral took place at Brockley Cemetery , on the 26 th ult ., and it is safe to say there were several hundred Brethren present on the occasion , to pay a last tribute of respect to their departed friend ; the attendance at the funeral was ,

indeed , one of the most impressive ever witnessed in South London . The massive oaken coffin , which bore , besides a simple inscription , the square and compasses , was ; covered with wreaths , sent by Lodges , Brethren and friends , and many more of these were borne in a car behind the

hearse . The service was taken by Bro . the Rev . W . Harrison Chaplain of Lodge 2410 , and of the St . 'Olave ' s Union Infirmary , who , in the course of an address delivered in the chapel , said that as the deceased , who was a true man , had raised many to the third degree on the Five Points . 01

Fellowship , so they hoped that the Almighty would raise him to the Temple above . Whilst he was the representative of the brightest character the Craft had known , they knew that the Star of the East was shining down upon him , and hoped

that he was in the presence of the Bright and Morning Star . At the head of the grave , which was lined throughout with evergreens , the Masons dropped their emblematic sprigs of acacia , and , the service concluded , sang the hymn " Abide ' with me . " Besides the vast number of Masonic Brethren there were also present a large number of members of the ;

unougn Musical bociety , ot wnicn the deceased was a past President . WE regret to announce the decease of Bro . James Strong Past Master of the Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 , which occurred a few days ago . Bro . Strong had been ailing

for some time , but his decease will come as a great blow to the many members of the Craft who had the privilege of meeting him in Masonic circles . The deceased took great interest in the work of the Craft , and gave freely of his time and money . He was well known as an ardent and enthusiastic

worker , paying particular attention to his Mother Lodge and the Wandsworth Lodge of Instruction . Deceased was interred on Monday , at St . Mary ' s Parochial Cemetery , Battersea , S . W ., there being present something like sixty Brethren , including Bros . A . C . A . Higerty P . M . P . Z .

P . P . G . W . Berks , Kingston W . M . 1044 , Kingston P . M . 1044 , Hudson P . M . 141 , H . Hudson S . W . 141 , Casey J . D . 2417 , Tarrant P . P . G . W . Wilts , Jesseman P . M . 1044 , Welch P . M . ' 141 , Clarke S . D . 26 99 , Tidyman Treasurer 26 99 , C . W . Cornish Organist 1044 , Judd Steward 1044 , & c . The

funeral ceremony was impressively given , and was most touching , Bro . Canon Clarke undertaking the first portion . Bro . Chambers 1044 , vicar of Brockenhurst , read the lesson , and Bro . the Rev ; Gordon Chaplain 1044 undertook the service at the graveside . Amongst others , wreaths were sent

from the Wandsworth Lodge , the Wandle Lodge , and the Wandsworth Lodge of Instruction . At a meeting of the latter , held on Tuesday evening , in St . Mark ' s Schools , Battersea , touching reference was made to the loss the Lodge had sustained in particular , and Freemasonry in general , by

the untimely death of so old and valued a Mason as Bro . Strong . On the motion of Bro . Kingston W . M . 1044 , seconded by Bro . Bray S . W . 1044 , a vote of sympathy and condolence with the widow and family was ordered to be sent by the Secretary .