Dedication Of A New Organ.

DEDICATION OF A NEW ORGAN .

A HIGHLY interesting meeting of St . Anne ' s Lodge , No . 970 , was held in the Masonic Hall , East Looe , on Wednesday , 5 th inst ., when the Brethren met for the purpose of opening and dedicating a new organ , which had been purchased by their voluntary subscriptions . The W . M . Bro . V . J . Maddock presided .

The Secretary announced that he had been in communication with Bro . E . D . Anderton P . G . Secretary , relative to the business of the evening , and Bro . Anderton heartily approved of the form of Dedication proposed by Bro . Henwood .

The key of the organ was then presented by the W . M . to the Organist , and the organ was opened amid applause . A suitable ode was sung , and the Brethren being seated , Bro . J . G . Henwood gave the following short address : — " Worshipful Master , Past Masters , Brethren , and Visitors , —In the absence

of the Provincial Grand Secretary Bro . E . D . Anderton G . D . Eng ., who would have been with us this evening had he not a more important engagement , that of attending a Convocation of the Grand Chapter of England , I feel that this opportunity of saying a few words to vou ought not to be missed . It is curious to note

that whilst Masonry enjoins the . study of the ' liberal arts and sciences , ' which certainly embodies the cultivation of music , there has been no adequate provision made for its development in the many books published for Masonic use . Music is that elevated science which affects the passions by sound . There are but few

who have not felt its charms and acknowledged its expressions to be intelligible to the heart . This science is truly congenial to the nature of mankind , for by its powerful charms the most discordant passions may be harmonised and brought into perfect unison . But music never sounds with such seraphic harmony as when

employed in singing hymns of gratitude to the Great Creator and Architect of the Universe . I am led , Brethren , strongly to believe that the introduction of music in this Lodge can , with the application of the musical talent of our members , add greatly to the improvement and perfect rendering of our beautiful ritual .

Let us remember the adage , ' Birst impressions are most lasting '; many a Brother ' s zeal has been slackened and his interest lost by the slipshod and slovenly way in which he has been admitted into Masonry ; but by banding ourselves together and regularly practicing the odes and music set for each degree , the mysterious

solemnities which attend the entrance of candidates may be made more impressive by tbe singing of suitable sentences during the ceremonies . In this , Brethren , we must all help , remembering that Masonry ever suggests the thought that we are inquirers —seekers after that which was lost , which we hope some day

may be recovered . And true as the needle to the pole , by which the mariner steers an unerring course across the trackless ocean , so let us all be true to our Masonic obligations , and in the end we shall lift up our eyes to that bright morning star , whose rising briDgs joy and peace to the faithful and steadfast amongst

Masons . Brethren , I now declare this organ opened and dedicated for use in this Lodge . Let us , with all reverence and humility , express our gratitude to the Most High for favours already received , and invoke his blessing on all who are now , or shall hereafter be members .

" If we are Masons in deed and thought , Loving our neighbours as Craftsmen ought , Sharing our wealth with the suffering poor , Helping all sorrow that Hope can cure , — All God ' s angels will say ' Well done !' Whenever our mortal race is run . "

At the conclusion of the address , which was received with applause , a vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Henwood , and also the Organ Committee and subscribers . Subsequently , arrangements were made for an outing in connection with the Lodge on the 20 th inst ., the members and their friends going to Wadebridge by rail , and thence to Padstow in brakes and cars .

We regret to hear that Lord Suffield Prov . G . M . Norfolk had the misfortune to meet with a somewhat serious accident on Monday evening , on the Overstrand Eoad , Cromer , by the Links Hotel , and a short distance from the residence of Mr . H . Broadhurst , M . P . It appears tbat he was in conversation with a gentleman at the time , both standing near the fence , and Lord

Suffield having his back to the road . A woman , driving a pony and cart , coming from the direction of Cromer , dropped the reins and thus lost control of the animal , which , dashing off at a gallop , struck Lord Suffield on the right shoulder and hurled him violently to the ground . Mr . Broadhnrst witnessed the accident

and at once ran to render all possible assistance . The hon . gentleman also sent to Cromer for medical assistance and despatched a messenger to Carrington Villa close by , with the result that Lord and Lady Carrington , Lord and Lady Hastings , and Miss Harbord were shortly upon the scene . Shortly after

Dedication Of A New Organ.

th 6 accident Lord Suffield received medical attention from Drs . McClure and Musgrove , who found that he had sustained slight concussion of the brain , besides being badly bruised in various parts of the body . On inquiry on Tuesday afternoon , a correspondent of the " Daily News " was informed by Miss Harbord

that her father was progressing as favourably as could be expected , and unless he had a relapse they hoped he would be able to leave his room in the course of a few days . Lord Suffield was not in the best state of health to bear a shock of this nature , for it is only a short time since he recovered from a severe illness . Dr .

McClure informed inquirers on Wednesday mornmg that Lord Suffield had passed a good night , and was progressing favourably . Later in the day Lady Suffield , who arrived at Carrington Villa on Tuesday night , stated that his lordship was doing as well as possible , and was recovering from the accident .

Brother Harry F . Bussey , of Brixton , whose jubilee year in connection with the newspaper Press wss celebrated at a dinner at the Holborn Restaurant , on Wednesday , 5 th inst ., is wellknown as a member of the Craft . He began his journalistic career fifty years ago , in Preston , under his father , who was then

editor of the " Preston Chronicle . " He subsequently fulfilled numerous engagements in Manchester , Carlisle , Taunton Plymouth , Sunderland , Whitehaven , Norwich , and elsewhere , finally coming to London and joining the Parliamentary staff of the " Morning Post . " From that position he was promoted to

Parliamentary summarist of the Press Association , which post he held for eighteen years . For the past nine years he has been on the staff of the " Standard . " Bro . Bussey is a Mason of thirtyfour years' standing , and was one of the founders and first W . M . of the Gallery Lodge , and is now Past First Principal of the

Gallery Chapter . He is also a prominent member of the Lambeth Carlton Club . During his long Press career , says the " South London Press , " Bro . Bussey has not only distinguished himself by very conspicuous ability , but by untiring industry , coupled

with zeal and devotion to duty worthy of all praise ; while his spirit of bonhomie , his upright conduct and excellent qualities as a man and a friend , have endeared him to a very extensive circle of acquaintances throughout the country .

The Freemasons of Kent have determined to celebrate the thirteen-hundredth anniversary of the baptism of Ethelbert , the first Christian English king , by presenting the Chapter House of Canterbury with the east window , at a cost of £ 600 .

"A Sprig Of Acacia."

" A SPRIG OF ACACIA . "

ON Friday night , 15 th inst ., Bro . George Mellor , of Holly Bank , Ashton-under-Lyne , died in his eightieth year . From May 1876 until May of this year he was Deputy Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire . He was the first Conservative Mayor of Ashton-under-Lyne , and Brother of Mr . Thomas Walton Mellor , who for twelve years represented Ashton in Parliament .

WE regret to announce the death of Mr . Eichard Rogers , father of our esteeemed friend and Brother Eobert John Eogers , of 290 Harrow Road , P . M . of the Westbourne Lodge and Treasurer of the Instruction Lodge associated therewith . The deceased gentleman , who was 65 years of age , died at his residence on Friday of last week , after

having suffered for some months past , the cause of death being aneurism ; he was buried on Tuesday , at Willesden . "We add our tribute to the many already expressed by the wide circle of friends and Brethren who have offered sympathy with Bro . Eogers in his bereavement .

ON Thursday of last week at Locksbrook Cemetery , Bath , the funeral took place of the late Bro . T . B . Moutrie , who died at his residence , Rockford , Newbridge Road , on Monday , 10 th inst ., at the age of 75 years . There was a large number of MaBonic Brethren and citizens present in the cemetery ,

including the Mayor ( Bro . J . Ruble ) , Bros . T . P . Ashley , C . W . Radway , Captain Peel Floyd , S . G . Mitchell , E . J . B . Mercer , W . Peach , B . W . Gardiner , all Past Masters of the Eoyal Cumberland Lodge , of which Bro . Moutrie was the senior P . M . but one ( Bro . Ashley ) , Bro . J . W . Gover , the present

W . M ., and the following members of the Albert Edward Lodge , of which Bro . Moutrie was one of the founders , the first Master , and Treasurer at the time of his death : —Bros . E . J . Mills W . M ., H . Humphries I . P . M ., T . G . Brown S . W ., A . E . Oollis J . W ., C . Becket Secretary , F . W . Reynolds S . D „ Lawson Howes P . M .

D . C , S . Bigwood Tyler , W . E . Sparrow , J . Stuckey , J . Knight , W . H . Young , E . W . Loveless , W . H . Dill Past Masters ; J . Howard sen ., J . Howard jun ., H . Roberts , Martin , W . Powell , J . E . Rubie , T . G . Tucker , W . Dutch , R . Bindley , and many others .