The Late Rev. F. V. Bussell.

successors in the ohair of the Lodge . In 1880 he became one of the first members of the Fleming Mark Lodge , serving the office of W . M . in 1883 , since whioh , up to the present time , he has served the Lodge as Treasurer . In 188-1 he was appointed Prov . G . S . W ., and 1890 he was appointed Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Mark MasonB . In 1881 the Royal Arch Masons of Newark desired to found a

Chapter , and Bro . Busaell , who bad previously been exalted in the Sheffield Chapter , was unanimously requestrd to be the First Principal Z ., and , thauks largely to his guidance and assistance , the Alexander Chapter nt Newark is to-day ono of the most successful in tbe county . Iu 1887 he was appoiuted Past GraDd P . S . of the Supreme Grand Chapter of England . While

speaking of the higher degrees , we must not omit tbe important part our distinguished brother took in the formation of the Magnus Chapter Rose Croix . At this time—1888—bo was the only P . M . W . S . in the Chapter , having held that high office in the Talbot Chapter at Sheffield . At the consecration of the Msgnus he was appointed Prelate of the Chapter , and continued each year to be reappointed .

Let as now return to Craft Masonry , which must ever be tbe foundation and backbone of all Freemasonry . Shortly after Bro . Bussell ' s arrival at Balderton , and in 1877 , he joined the Newton Lodge at Newark , of which he was appoiuted Chaplain in 1880 , elected Treasurer in 1883 , whioh office he has held to the present time , and during these years so great has beeu his zeal for Freemasonry , and

so marked his ability in performing the numerons ceremonies of onr Order , that he has held many offices and appointments of honour . In 1878 he was appoiuted Prov . Grand Chaplain , in 1882 P . G . S . W ., and in 1887 H . R . H . the Prince of Wales conferred upon him , at the Albert Hall , in London , amidst an assembly of some 7000 Masons , the Tank of Past Grand Chaplain of England . This honour was

made an occasion on tbe part of the members of the Pelham Lodge , Worksop , to present him with a piece of plate , and the Newton Lodge gave a complimentary dinner in his honour , at tbe same time making a suitable presentation . The death of Bro . John Watson , in 1889 , left vacant the very important appointment of D . P . G . M . Our P . G . M ., bis Grace the Duke of St . Albans , after most careful

consideration , appointed Brother Russell as his Deputy . My brethren , here is a career in Freemasonry of which any man may be justly proud , and which the most ambitious can hardly aspire to , even so far as rank and dignities are concerned , but the most notable features of his career before us is that as each promotion has brought our departed brother in touch with a great number of Masons , so has

his popularity increased the honourable manner in which he has discharged the various duties of bis high appointments . The kind yet firm manner in whioh be has administered reproof where needed , and even here he was ever ready to help those who bad erred through ignorance or weakness , kindled in tbe hearts of all with whom he was brought in contact feelings of confidence , respect , arid affection .

Before closing I must remind all that our Provincial Grand Educational Fund has ever beeu looked upon by our late brother , and the Committee who manage its affuirs , as his special protege in Masonry , a child whioh has in a very few years become one of the most useful organisations in the Province . There are many around who are not Masons , who , like us , are hero to offer a last tribute of affection and

respect to departed worth . I would , on this solemn occasion ask you ever to remember that should ill-fortune ever bring you in contaot with one who claims to be of our Order , bnt who does not command your respect , that of the many thousands who range under our banner there must be some who fail in their duty as good citizens , and that it is not Freemasonry which causes their failings . For every point

in our Order serves to inoulcate the practioe of social virtues in all its genuine professions , so that when a man is a good Mason he will live , as yonr vicar has done , respected , and die regretted , one , whose like as a priest , man , and Mason we may never see again . If our brother's spirit can take cognisance of what we are now doing I would say to that spirit , on your behalf and on my own , a loving

farewell , trusting that God in His mercy will in His own good time take us also to His own safe keeping , finally to Him for ever in the realms of bliss with the Great Architect of the Universe , to whom be ever asoribed might , majesty , dominion , and power , henceforth and for ever more . At the close of the oration the brethren filed round the grave and deposited their sprigs of acacia , evergreen , and box on the coffin , and the assemblage then dispersed .

A meeting of the Ancient Lodge of Industry , No . 48 , Gateshead was held on Monday , 22 nd ultimo . After transacting the usual business of the Lodge , the W . M ., on behalf of the Past Misters , Officers , and Brethren , presented to Bro . William Brown I . P . M . a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , bearing tbe following inscription : —

" Presented to Bro . William Brown P . M . by the Brethren of Lodgo No . 4 , 8 , 22 nd February 1892 . " In doing so , he referred to the great respect aud esteem in whioh tbe worthy brother was held , not only by his brethren in the Lodgo , but by members of the Craft generally . Bro . Brown replied in appropriate terms .

We have received , from Mr . Thomas Beecham , of St . Helen ' s , Lancashire , a capital little pamphlet entitled "A Familiar Name , " by an M . P . This little brochnre gives a conoiee account of the celebrated Pill manufactory . The reading is interesting , and is embellished with some capital pictures of the different features of the vast establishment , such as the entrance hall , the corridor , the

principal's room , the manager ' s office , the general office , the grinding room , the pill-making room , the engine house , showiug main driving band , the packing room , the court yard , and the west front . The author has been carefnl in compiling for his readers all information of interest in regard to thialarge patent medicine firm . " A Familiar Name" will well repay any one for the time expended in its perusal .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF SCOTLAND . A QUARTERLY Communication of this Supreme body was held in Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on the 2 nd instant . There was a large attendance , presided over by Bro . W . Officer S . S . C . The following were elected as the Grand Office Bearers for next year : —Comps . Lord Saltoun Z ., James Criohtou Depute Z ., Marquis of Breadalbane H ., J . Dalrymple Duncan J ., R . S . Browne Scribe E .,

Major F . Wallace Scribe N ., Dr . G . Dickson Treasurer , James Melville Recorder , Macbean Chancellor , J . MoNanght Campbell First Sojourner , C . C . Nisbet Second Sojourner , Jamea Simpson S . N ., Henderson S . ofW ., W . S . Hunter and W . Adamson Standard Bearers , J . Taylor Janitor . Bro . E . R . Cama , Bombay , was appointed Prov . Grand Superintendent for Wettern India , Companion Edward

Macbean was recommended as Grand Representative from the Grand Chapter of Maine , and Companion H . R . Wallace of Cloncaird waa appointed as G . Prov . Superintendent of Ayrshire . It was resolved to present an address of condolence on the death of H . R . H . the late Dnke of Clarence and Avondale to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales .

Companion James Crichtou was reoommended for re-appointment as Grand Representative from the Grand Chapter of Washington , and Companion A . G . Campbell as Grand Representative near the Grand Chapter . It was resolved to place £ 500 to the capital account of the Charity Fund , and that one-half the annual income from registration be paid into tbe account .

AFFABILITY CHAPTER , No . 317 ( MANCHESTER ) . THE bi-monthly convocation and installation of Principals took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper Street , on 18 th February . Present — Companions I . Garside Z ., Akerman H ., Tymm J ., Bnsbell S . E ., Vultohoff N ., Staton P . S ., Read 1 st Assistant Sojourner , Walmsley Treasurer , Dawson P . Z . P . P . G . 1 st Assistant Sojourner , Hardcastle P . Z ., Oldbam P . Z ., Steward P . Z . P . P . G . 2 nd Assistant

Sojourner Chefhire , H . L . Rocoa P . Z . P . P . G . S . N ., Almond P . Z ., W . J . Cunliffe P . Z . P . G . S . N ., Statbam P . Z . P . P . G . T ., Marsh , Hind , Johnson , Key , and Chesworth . Visitors—John Chadwick P . G . S . E ., W . A . Earle P . Z . 62 P . P . G . R ., Myers H . 1730 , Towell S . E . 204 , Swinn H . 204 , Cartwrigbt P . Z . 287 P . P . G . T . Cheshire P . P . G . S . B .

Derbyshire , W . H . Vaughan P . Z . 287 P . P . G . R . Cheshire , J . R . A . Eldershaw P . Z . 204 . The Chapter was opened with solemn prayer and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed . The Installation of tbe three Principals eleot was then proceeded with , and Comps . Akerman Z ., Tymm H ., Vultohoff J ., were installed into

their respective positions by Comps . Dawson and Steward . The following Comps . were invested Officers for the year by Comp . J . E . Steward P . Z . P . P . G . 2 nd Assistant Sojourner , viz .: — Bushell S . E ., Kay S . N ., Staton P . S ., Spencer 1 st Assistant Sojourner , Marsh 2 nd Assistant Sojourner , Johnstone , Fletcher and Chesworth Stewards .

Thero being no further business , hearty good wishes were expressed by the Visitor ? , and the Chapter was closed in peace and harmony . The Compnnions afterwards supped together , after which the usual Loyal and Royal Arch toasts were proposed and responded to . Comp . Dawson proposed the health of the three Principals in glowing terms ,

each Companion responding . Comp . Akerman proposed the Prov . Grand Officers , and Comp . W . H . Vaughau P . Z . P . P . G . R . Cheshire responded . The visitors' toast was proposod by Comp . Hardcastle , and Compp . SwinD , Towel ) , and Myers responded . A pleasant gathering terminated shortly before eleven o'clock .

Eavensbourne Lodge of Instruction , No . 1601 . —Afc the weekly meeting of this Lodge , held at the Rising Sun , Bushey Green , Catford , on Wodnesday evening last , Bro . E . Parry presided , and considering the inclemenoy of the weather there was a very fair number of members present . Bros . James Stevens officiated as S . W ., and C . Lamb as J . W . The Preceptor , Bro . G . A . Piokering

was at his post , and in tbe unavoidable absenoe of Bro . C . Adkins the Secretary , Bro . H . Pynegar acted in that capaoity ; Bros . H . T . Bridges , G . W . Beste , and G . T . Sohofield were tbe respective Deacons and Inner Guard . The Lodge parsed into the second degree , and the ceremony was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . A . J . Tate assisting as candidate . After " calling off" and resuming , the first

and second sections of the lecture were worked , tbe questions being respectively put by Bros . Tate and Stevens . The Fellow Craft Lodge having been closed , Bros . G . W . Beste and A . J . Tate were eloctod members . Bro . James Stevens was elected as W . M . for the ensuing week , when a Master Mason's Lodge will be opened at 8 p . m ., and ceremony and traditional history rehearsed .

YOKKSHIRE FREEMASONRY . —Bro . Thomas Bateman Fox , of Dewsbury , the Master of the United Northern Counties Lodge , No . 2128 , in London , was not able to be present at the installation of a new Worshipful Master , * k the Inns of Court ' Hotel , his wife being seriously ill . Bro . . ' ¦* . Cumberland , the first Master of the

Lodg * , however , took his plscc , and , assisted by a strong Board of Masters , installed Bro . Gillen as Bro . Fox ' s successor . Bro . H . Smith Depnty Provincial Grand Master for West Yorkshire ; Bro . W . F . Smithson , of Leed ? , Past Grand Deacon j and Bro . C . Letoh Mason , of Lead ? , Past Provincial Grand Treasurer West Yorkshire , were present . — Bradford Telegraph .

Comp . George J . MoKay , Grand Standard Bearer of England , presided at the Provincial Grand Chapter of Cumberland and Westmoreland , at Maryport , on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant .