Obituary.

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—; u ;—BROTHER W . T . WARHURST .

THE remains of the late Bro . W . T . Warhurst , ono of the principal tradesmen in Liverpool , and a prominent Freemason , were interred on Tuesday afternoon , in Aufield Cemetery , in the presence of between three and four

hundred people . The deceased shortly after being raised to the chair of the Kirkdale Lodge , No . 1756 , about a year ago , was stricken with a grievous illness , which terminated fatally on Friday last , only a few days alter being

presented by proxy with the usnal Past Master ' s jewel upon the termination of his year of office . The cortege arrived at the entrance to Anfiold Cemetery at two , being there met by a large concourse . The Kirkdale Lodge ,

No . 1756 , was represented by Bros . Kellie W . M ., Johnston P . M ., Bargery P . M ., Marshall P . M ., Mitton P . M ., Britten P . M ., Griorson P . M ., Molyneux S . W ., C . Johnson J . W ., Croxton Treasurer , Bushell Secretary , Macaulay J . D .,

Dr . J . Ricketts T . G ., Carmiehael Steward , Eyton Orgauist , Evans , Clarke , Macindoe , Rowe , Walter , Dodd , J . Orrel , J . N . Orrel , Armstrong-, Davies , Pendrigh , Thomson , Bridgewater , Crawford , Bibby , Brophy , Ferguson ,

Johnstone . From the Bootle Lodge , No . 1473 , of which deceased was also a member , came Bros . Dr . H . Taylor W . M ., Ibbs , Blundell , Armitage , Blake Tyler . The Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 1035 , sent . Bros . Peake P . M ., Whalley

P . M ., Bryan P . M ., Curtis , Bennett , Hill , Wortbington , Howson , and Perrins . Other Masonic bodies represented on the ground were : —Derby Lodge , No . 724 : Brothers Sharpies jW . M ., Barrett , Captain Thornton , and GritBths .

Wilbraham Lodge , No . 1713 : Bro . Cross P . M . Mariners ' Lodge , No . 249 : Bros . Spurr W . M . ancl Routledge Junior Steward . Antient Union Lodge , No . 203 : Bros . Galloway I P . M ., Hounsell P . M ., Ashton W . M ., Dunuing , G . J .

Clough , and T . plough . Lodge of Harmony , No . 220 : Bros . Jones P . M ., Thompson , ancl Baker P . M . Marlborough Lod ^ e , No . 1620 : Bros . Stirzaker and Stubbs S . D . Sfc John ' s Lodge , No . 673 : Bros . Edgar and

Thompson . Everton Lodge , No . 823 : Bros . Barberry ancl llajrue . There were also present Bros . H . Smith , George Minor 67 ( I . C ) , J . Capstijk , & o . The officiating ministers

were Bros . Dr . Hyde and B . F . Ncep Chaplain 1473 . The former clergyman delivered a short but impressive address afc the grave side , and at its close a large number of beautiful wreaths were placed over the coffin in the grave .

BROTHER W . H . CORBIN .

THE funeral of the late Bro . W . H , Corbin P . M . Lodge of Perseverance , No . 155 , took p lace fche same afternoon , in Anfield Cemetery . The deceased was a prominent

representative of tbe firm of Messrs . Landlands and Son , shipowners . The following brethren were at the grave side Bros . H . H . Smith P . P . G . A . D . C , J . Hockia P . M . 673 , J . W . Reece 594 , W . H . Hignctt , P . M . 1547 , and others .

BRO . JAMES THOMPSON COOPER .

BRO . James Thompson Cooper , of Morpeth , died ou Saturday last . He was a well-known figure in Masonic circles in lhe Province , having beeu for about sixteen years Tyler

to De Ogle Lodge , ancl during all thafc time only twice absent from duty , whether thafc had to be discharged afc home or in some other part of the Province . I ¦¦! «¦¦ ¦ III ¦ M « 1 M . M | I || ¦¦¦¦ 1 ^ —!¦¦!! IHI I ¦¦ I IIP "" IIWl JIH 11 II Illlimil ^^ t ^ W J » l > L ! . IWt * l-Wn . ^ i » i » t . v ... . _ , „

Ifc is said that a lady in New Tork has opened a subscription list to procure ten millions sterling with which to rebuild Jerusalem and Solomon ' s Temple . She thinks her

project has special interest for Jews and Freemasons . Her sanguine anticipations have been encouraged by the recei pt of-seven shillings and sixpence . Society seems credulous about restoration projects at a distance , —with other people ' s

money . At a meeting of the members of the One and All Lodge , No . 330 , Bodmin , on Monday last , Brother Tom Whale

was elected as the W . M . for the en .-niiig year ; Bro . Rowe was re-ele-cted Treasurer , and Bro . Dennis was re-elected Ty ler . The installation of the Worshipful Master will take p lace on Monday , tlie 14 th January .

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Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

KEYSTONE LODGE , No . 109 .

ON the 26 th ult . an interesting meeting waa held afc Dock-street , Newport , Monmouthshire , the occasion being the installation of a W . M . for the coming year . The installation ceremony was given with proficiency by Bro . Captain S . George Homfray , J . P ., P . G . M . M . M . The Master , Brother C . H . Oliver jun ., P . G . Sec , afterwards invested the Officers for the ensuing year , as follow : —

Bros . E . J . Whitley I . P . M ., Jones S . W ., Hazell J . W ., Pettengell M . O ., Mitchell S . O ., De Angulo J . O ., F . Phillips S . D ., Charles Cullnm J . D ., Captain S . George Homfray Treasurer , Alfred Taylor D . C , J . Thornton Secretary , T . H . Shute Reg . of Marks , E . G . It . Eiohards , C . E .

Keen , and T . B . Garrett Stewards , Alfred J . Hunt I . G ., H . Fletoher Tyler . After the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel , where the installation banquet was held , under the presidency of the new Master .

ST . MARTIN'S LODGE , No . 379 ,

rnHE members of Sfc . Martin a Mark Masons' Lodge met at JL Liskeard , on the 6 th instant , and elected Bro . E . Venning as Worshipful Master , F . Croach Treasurer , and Penwarden Tyler for the ensuing year . The next regular meeting to instal the W . M . will be held at 3 . 30 p . m . on Thursday , 7 th February , when a large and iifinential meeting is anticipated . The annual banquet will be held at Bro . J . Venning ' s London Hotel .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

MARQUESS OF GRANBY LODGE , No . 124 . — : o : —

THE annual meeting was held , on the 4 th instant , in the Freemasons' Hall , Old Elvefc , Durham . Bros . Thomas Dunn S . W . was unanimously elected W . M ., M . Fowler Treasurer and S . B . Grant Tyler . There were present Bros . Rev . Dr . Tristram D . P . G . M . and Past Masters Logan , Bell , Bousfield , Carr , Coxon , Fenny , Lawson ; with several visitors .

SINCERITY LODGE , No . 189 .

AT a meeting , held at the Lodge-rooms , St . Goorge ' s Hall , Stonehouse , on Monday evening , tho 10 th inst ., Bro . Frank R . Thomas W . M . presiding , Bro . George Hawken Past Master was unanimously elected Treasurer in the place of the late Bro . T . S . Bayly . Two candidates were initiated , aud a brother raised to the sublime degree of M . M . It was decided to celebrate the opening of

the new refreshment room by a banquet , the two Lodges , Sincaiity and St . George ' s combining on that occasion . Bro . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . and Chap . 189 P . P . G . Chap , and Prov . J . G . W ., presented

to the Lnd « e a handsomely framed photograph of a picture of tho " Temple of King Solomon , " with sections of council chamber , sanctum sanctorum , belonging to the Yarborough Lodge , 554 . A panel of the frame bore the following inscription : —

" Presented to Lodge Sincerity 189 , St . George s Hall , East Stonehonsoby W . Bro . Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . and Chap . 189 ( 70 , 223 , 1071 , 1205 , and 2025 Honorary ) P . P . G . C . and P . G . J . W . of Devonshire , 10 th December 1888 . "

Bro . Lemon also presented to the Lodge a key to the picture of the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales in London in 1875 . Tbe unanimous thanks of the Lodge were accorded to Bro . Lemon for his gifts .

FIDELITY LODGE , No . 230 .

AT a regular meeting , held at the Ebrington Masonio Hall , Devonpert , on the 6 th instant , Bro . Frederick Orchard S . W . was unanimously elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bros . John Lynn P . M . P . G . S . B . Treasurer and S . Harvey Tyler . The sum ol three guineas was unanimously voted to the Local Charities of Devonport . The installation of the Worshipful Master will take place on Thursday , 20 fch December .

YORK LODGE . No . 236

AT the regular meeting , at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-pkce , York , on Monday , 3 rd instant , Bro . Samuel Border S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . J . Todd P . M . P . P . G . Reg , was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . W . CaWerfc Tyler . The installation and banquet will take place on Monday , 17 th December .

TEES LODGE , No . 509

THE annual festival was held in the Masonic Hall , Stockton , on the 6 th inst ., when Bro . Alexander Iniilis was installed in the chair of K . S . by Bro . W . G . Smith I . P . M . Subsequently the W . M . inve-ted or appointed the following brethren his Officers for the ending year : —Bro * . W . G . Snaith I . P . M ., M . B . Dodds 8 . W . , 3 . Holt J . W ., W . M . Watson P . M . Treasurer , I . H . Hart Secretary ,

J . Bnrton S . D ., T . 11 . Clephaii J . D ., Alexan ler Hey D . C , R . J . Talintyre Or ; anist , T . Hayne Cleff I . G ., A . Jobbing and W . C . Park Steward . ^ , B . S . Smith Tyler . Thero were also present Bros . Pick .

ford P . G . Standard Bearer England , Canon Tristram D . P . G . M ., Nelson P . S . G . D . ( Mayor of Stockton ) , Brayshay P . M ., G . F . Allen P . P . G S . B ., E . D . Brown , G . F . Allen and J . R . Jordison P . M . ' s , G . D . Leng P . G . S . D .

TEMPLE LODGE , No . 558

AN unusually lar ^ e muster the brethren assembled at the Masonic Hall , Folkestone , on Tuesday evening , the 4 th inst ., for the purpose of initiating two gentlemen into the mysteries of