Lodge Of Benevolence.

LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .

The usual March meeting of this Lodgo was held on Wodnesday eveuing , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queon-street . Bio . Jcslim Nnnn , presided , and tho Senior and Junior Vice-President ' s chairs were occupied respectively by Bros . James Brett and James Glaisher . Among tho brethren present were Bros . Hervoy 0 . Sec , II . G . Bnss Assist . G . Sec , S . Kawson , T . P . Halsey , J . it . P .

Montagu , Rev . P . II . E . Bretto D . D ., II . C . Lcvandoi-, A . A . Pendlebnry , II . M . Levy , II . Masscy , John Constable , Griffiths Smith , William Stephens , Charles Atkins , C . F . Hogard , W . T . Howe , Thomas Cnbitt , 0 . P . Cobham , Nelson Pveetl , II . Bartlett , T . J . Sabine , II . Garrod , D . R . Still , II . Gouldon , C . B . Payne , Edward Terry , W . C . Corner , H . Hammond , H . L . Seager , Percy W . Taylor , J . W . George

J . J . Berry , Rev . Dr . J . E . Cox , Charles Deuton , E . It . Hevvett , R . G . Seaborn , J . C . Mason , H . C . Sopor , R . Perkins , Hugh Cotton , W . Bailey , and W . Stuart . The new cases beforo tho Lodgo were relieved with grants amounting to £ 115 , the largest grant being £ 125 , and tho smallest £ 10 . There were only sixteen cases , aud tho brethren closed tho Lodge shortly after eight o ' clock .

St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction , No . 1306 . — At the Gun Hotel , High-street , Wapping , on Monday evening , 18 th inst . Present—Bros . Mortlock W . M ., Baldwiu S . W ., Cox J . W ., Horsloy J . D ., Bramo Sec , Goldstein I . G ., Greely , Danter , McDonald , and several others . Tho minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Brame , candidate for passing , auswercd the

usual questions . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and tho W . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of passing . Bro . Danter , candidate for raising , answered tho questions , and the ceremony of raising was worked by the W . M . It was a pleasnre to see tho Officers discharge their respective duties so perfectly . Bro . Baldwin was elected W . M . for the ensuing Monday . The brethren meet at 8 p . m .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 , —At the Havelock Hotel , Albion-road , Dalston , E ., on Wednesday , the 20 th inst . Bros . H . Meyer W . M ., McMillan S . W ., Slaiter J . W ., Dignam S . D ., 0 . Dietrich J . D ., R . Olley I . G ., G . Ferrar Treasurer , E . Dietrich Secretary , W . Fieldwick Preceptor ; Bros . Lowe , Maples ,

Martin , Bonner . The Lodgo was opened in ancient form , and tho minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was then opened in the second and third degrees , when Bro . G . Ferrar , who had previously been interrogated and entrusted , was raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., tho W . M . performing his work iu a most able and correct manner . Bro . Lowe then worked tho

sections of the lecture , assisted by the brothreu . The Lodge was then closed down to the first degree , and Bro . McMillan was appointed W . M . for tho next meeting .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — At a mectiug of tho above Lodge , held on tho 1-1-tli inst , at the Feathers Tavern , Ealing , there was a strong mnstor of tho brethren to receive tho W . M ., Wardens , Officers and brethren of tho mother Lodgo , on tho occasion of their annual visit . Bros . A . Beasley W . M ., II . Kasner S . W ., Compton J . W ., Green S . D ., Tucker J . D ., Fisher I . G .

Johnson Treas . ; thero were also present Bros . Fernec , Rands , Owen , Gunner , Kingston , Gomm , Wright , Jones , Campfield , Hughes , Pooley , Stephens , Seward , Porter , Dorey , Alleu , Clark , and others . Tho Lodge having been duly opened , the actiug Secretary read the minutes of tho previons meeting , after which tho Lodgo was opened in tho S ' . coud and third degrees , and the usual qucstious were put

and satisfactorily replied to by Bro . Porter , a candidate for raising . After Bro . Beasley had closed dowu to the second degree , Bro . Kingston took tho chair , and worked tho ceremony of passing , Bro . Gunner candidate . Bro . Beasley resumed the chair and closed tho Lodge down to the first degree . A cordial vote of thauks was proposed to Bro . Stephens , tho host , for the admirable arrangements

made for the brethren , aud for tho readiness he at all times displays to meet tho wishes of the members . This was duly seconded , and carried unanimously , after which Bro . Stephens responded in suitablo terms . Thero being no other business to transact , the Lodge closed in due form and one of the pleasautest meetings of the season was brought to an end .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge of Instruction , No . 1642 . — On Friday evening , tho 15 th March , at the Mitre Hotel , Goulbourneroad , Notting-hill , Bros . Adkius W . M ., Woodinason S . W ., Penn J . W ., Smout sen . S . D ., II . Dehano I . G ., Savage P . M ., Mnrlis P . M ., Poulter , Iltitton , Wood , Newland , Webster , Oldrey , Gabb , Dr . Pocock , Spiegel and others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Murlis candidate j Bro . Savage worked tho first section , assisted by the

brethren . Bro . Dr . Pocock answered the questions for passing . The Lodge was then opened tip , and Bro . Webster offered himself as candidate for raising . The usual questions haviug been answered , tho ceremony of the third degree was rehearsed . Bro . Dr . Pocock was elected a member of this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Woodmason will preside at next mectiug .

lloLi . ow . iY s OINTHEJT ASB PI i . r . s . —C- > lds , Co :: g ! i .-, Shortness of Ere- ;!* .: > .-These corrective remedies are infallible fur these pectoral complaint : ; , which neglected , often cud iu asthma , bronchitis , or cousumptinn . The Ointment when rubied upon the chest anil hack , penetrating the skin , is carried direct ! - to the lunirs , whence it expel .- , nil impurities . AU the blood in the bosk- coil

(• tfiiitly passes through the lungM , and there all noxious particles tending to produce disease , can be quickly , thoroughly , and permanentlv neutralised tendered harmless , or ejected from the system , llolknvuv ' s Ointment and Pills perfectly accomplish this purification j and through the ' blood , thus ckii' fcd , the influence of theso wonderful medicaments reaches the remotest parts of the human body j and thus ewes all diseased action , whether internal or external ,

Death Of Bentley Shaw, Esq., J.P., D.L.

DEATH OF BENTLEY SHAW , ESQ ., J . P ., D . L .

YESTERDAY morning , Bentley Shaw , Esq ., expired at his resideuce , Wood Held llouso , Lockwood , from tho effects of an apoplectic fit , which seized him thrco weeks ago h \ 3 t Tuesday . Under tho treatment of Dr . Scott ( Waverley House ) , Mr . Shaw rallied sufficiently at intervals to inspire hopo , but on Tnesday tho relapso was such as to preparo his family for tho worst , and ho peacefully breathed his last yesterday morning , about half-past

eleven o ' clock . His demise follows close upon that of the late rector of Lockwood , whom ho followed to tho grave on tho 5 th of January last , and it is singular to relate that tho only two lay mourners who followed the Rev . T . B . Bensted ' s remains , Mr . T . Leigh and Mr . Shaw , have also now passed the bourne whence no traveller returns , a solemn commentary , trnly , on tho uncertainty of human life .

Deceased was born on the 16 th January 1 S 1 G , aud was consequently fi 2 years of age . His grandfather , on his mother ' s side , was Mr . T . Bentley , who founded tho Lockwood Brewery in 1795 , and his father was Mr . Wm . Shaw , of Lockwood . About tho year 1811 he bocamo a partner in tho brewery with Mr , Robert John Bentley aud Mr . Henry Bentley , and for a great number of years he has been the head and

resident manager of the firm of Bentloy and Shaw , the prosperity of which is known wherever the Lockwood ales find their way . The deceased gentleman leaves behind him five sous and three daughters , who havo to mourn tho loss of a thoughtful and affectionate father . Mr . Shaw ' s public career marks an epoch in the history of Freemasonry , to which ho devoted time , substance , and influence , and

from which in return he received many and distinguished honours . A member of the Lodge of Harmony for over thirty years , he was for eleven years Deputy Grand Master of tho Province of the West Hiding . So highly respected was he in this capacity , chat the Masons of the Province , a few years ago , presented him with a grand costly vase , and it remained through tho remainder of his life tho

chief testimonial that ho prized . Upon the retirement of the Marquia of Ripon from the post of Provincial Grand Master , and the appoint , ment of Sir Henry Edwards in succession , Mr . Shaw was appointed by the Prince of Wales Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Ma . sonry—tho peerage , so to speak , iu Masonic orders . It wa 3 about this period of life that Mr . Shaw had tho honour of being presented

at Court , at a levee held by the Prince of Wales oil behalf of Her Majesty , the presentation being made by tho Marquis of Ripon . Among other Masonic distinctions , he was at one time Senior Grand Deacou of tho Grand Lodgo of England . Deceased was a magistrate and Deputy Lieutenant for tho West Riding ( being appointed to the former position in 1 S 57 ) , and ho won tho esteem of his brother

magistrates at Huddersfield and rlolmnrth for his cautious judgment and judicious temper . It was not on the bench , however , that he found his mo 3 t cougeuial sphere . For many consecutive years he was churchwarden of Lockwood , aud no one appreciated more than tho lato rector Mr . Shaw ' s warm interest aud valuable assistance in church work . Cognate with church work ho was concerned with

several chanties ( notably the ISettleton and the Bentley ) , and succeeded the late i > h : George Armitago as chairman of the trustees of the Alrnondbury Grammar School . For several years ho wa 3 president of tho Lockwood Mechanics ' Institution , and took an active part in the erection of the building . In politics , Mr . Shaw was a Liberal of the modorato typo . It is

certain he was not a peace-afc-any-price man , as he supported the candidature of Colonol Akroyd against Mr . Cobdon , and was at one timo captain in the rifle volunteers . Mr . Leatham ' s views were too advanced to receive his support , but , ou the other hand , he never concealed his liking for a great political pace than that at which Messrs . Stanhopo aud Starkey travel . Nevertheless , Mr ,

Shaw had the deep respect of both political parties . In proposing the " Houses of Parliament and tho County and Borough Members , " at a banquet on Whit Monday , 1 S 7-1 , to celebrate the opening of Somerset Bridge , Mr . Shaw said " he had been wouderiog several times wh y he had been selected to propose the toast . He was not a very great political man , as they were all aware . He

thought ho had been selected because ho was a sort of intermediate man . He did not go quite in the rapid pace of the hon . member for Huddersfield , nor , perhaps , did he go at the more gentle and steady pace of his hon . friend who represented tho county . " This extract from Mr . Shaw ' s speech will illustrate hia political character . At the same time , he was not one of those men who erect their trade into politics , and abandon their Liberal

principles because their party deal rather harshly with certain vested interests . His mind was too comprehensive and well in . formed , and his heart too generous , to take such a narrow view of his clectorial responsibilities . We are sure the family and relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of all classes in their bereavement . —Huddersfield Daily Chronicle .

THK PKI . VJK OF WALKS A . VO Tin ; FILEEMASOXS . —Lieut . General Proby . ijuw ront a letter on behalf of the Prince of Wales to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dorset , apologising for the delay iu its transmission , and acknowledging the reception the Freemasons gave tho Prince on Lis recent visit to Dorset . The letter says : — "lam commanded by the Prince to assure you that the prosperity of the

Masonic craft is ever uppermost in his Royal liighnoss ' s thoughts , and the position of Grand Master of tho Ancient Order of Freemasons is ono iu which ho feels the greatest pride . I nin specially desired to expressing Royal Highuess ' s thauks for the sentiments of loyalty and devotion contained in your address towards the Queen , the Princess of Wales , and the other members of the Royal Family , "Standard . J