How To Overcome Apathy.

its affairs on the same exclusive plan with the same unfavourable ref-ult in attendance of the members . Discussion after discussion was curried on as to what was the cause and what tho remedy . At last the great temperance jurisdiction of Massachusetts introduced in the Supreme

Body a resolution that the lodges bo allowed 5 per cent , of il . eir income for incidental Lodge expanses . After much consideration the motion was adopted . But some old members will say , "Do 30 : 1 wish this Ancient Order to pattern after a mere stripling , a more offgrowth ? " I answer in tho language of the poet : —

"Seizo trjth wherever font < 1 , On Christian or on heathen ground , Amongst yonr friends , amongst yenr foes ; The plant's divine , where ' er it grows . "

There is no one within the sound of my voice who cannot be taught something which be never knew by any ten-yearold school boy . He who will refuse to profit by the experience of others only stands in his owu light and is JI drag on human progress .

The subjects which I have touched upon might be amplified and enlarged , hut it would make my address much longer than the business of this Grand Lod go will permit . The points I desire to call to tho members' attention are

these , namely : —In order to build up the Masonic Fraternity you should first carefully select men whose iuhevent qualities incline them to do justice to their fellow men and duly consider and respect tbe rights of others . Then establish amongst them close and friendly relationship . These

are the mudsills for the foundation-stones of the Masonic Temple . You must not permit any member to be elected to your Lodgo for revenue only . You must constantl y keep in mind that to you is delegated the right to make a Mason , who shall not alone bo a member of your Lodge ,

but also a brother in the bonds of fellowship with a million of men . Yon are charged with tbe solemn duty of seeing that none are permitted to come within our fold for mercenary or selfish purposes ; that no one shall be permitted to call himself a Mason , unless he will in his life be

an oxample of the benefits which a proper observance of its principles will be to mankind , in elevating tho moral standing of the community , in establishing a proper

respect for the rights of others , in advancing the cause of education and good government , fostering a sincere love for human liberty , and lastly , and above all , a profound reverence for the Deity .

The conclusions I have reached are : 1 . The true basis for Masonic faith is the building up and establishing a clo ? e , friendly relation between the members of the Lod ^ e . 2 . To accomplish this an iutimate social communion must be established amongst the members . 3 . To bring the latter event abont , tho meetings of the Lodges must be made

both pleasant and attractive to all the members ; and lastly , none should be admitted but those whose society would be likely to be agrooable to the other members of the Lodge , who of their own volition seek admission , and are naturally inclined to favourably recoive Masonic

doctrines , desiring membership alone because they are ambitious to do their share towards humanising and elevating their race . Take these propositions homo with yon , study them

well , and I think you will comn to the conclusion that when they aro strictly adhered to , you will have full Lodge meetings , and when they aro violated you will open to empty benches . — Voice of Masonry .

On Wednesday , an " at Homo" was given by Colonel Atherton , at The Cedars , West Ham , the Headquarters of the 3 rd Essex Volunteers . A large company were invited , including many distinguished Officers of the

Regular , Naval , and Volunteer forces , with their ladies , all of whom expressed their admiration at the unique decorations and their satisfaction at their reception . The music , band , & c , also refreshments , were of tbe veiy best .

Deaths.

DEATHS .

RA . W 80 N . —Oa the 22 nd inst ., at Casci ca , Upper Noi . vood , Si-uust , Hi-wsox P . M . P . District G . Al . of Ch na , ia h < 's 74 th year . LAVERS . —On tho 23 rd in * t ., at Be ? - » ior H' * , lee , Tao . < fi . i HOWARD LAVIBS . in V'i 8 ^ d year .

Obituary.

Obituary .

— : o : — SAMUEL RAWSON P . M .

IN another part of to-day ' s issue the announcement is made of the death of Bro . Samuel Eawson P . M . Past District Grand Master of China . The sad event occurred on Sunday last . Some twelve or fifteen years ago Bro . Rawson

was a prominent member at all Masonic functions , but of late years his state of health has debarred him from such activo participation , though his interest in Masonic doings was well sustained . A full record of h s Masonic career will be found in the Second Series of onv Masonic Portraits , where ho is limned under the title of " Our Cosmopolitan Brother . "

Thomas Howard Layers P.M.

THOMAS HOWARD LAYERS P . M .

IT is with deep regret that we have to announce the decease of Bro . Thomas Howard Lavers , which occurred at his residence , Belmont Hill , Lee , Kent , on Monday last , the 23 rd inst ., in his eighty-fourth year . Bro . Lavers was initiated into Freemasonry on the 10 th April 1866 , in

St . Michaels Lodge , No . 211 , by Bro . R . J . Dobreo , and after serving various offices was elected to the chair of K . S . in 1871 . Duriug his year of office ( to quote the Lodge History ) Brother Lavers had the satisfaction of initiating several gentlemen into Freemasonry , among

whom was Bro . Alfred Green the present Treasurer of the Lodge . He also appears to have taken a practical interest in the welfare of tho Lodge by presenting a handsome set

of working jewels , for which he was accorded a vote . of thanks by the brethren . On account of his increasing age Bro . Lavers felt himself constrained to resign his membership in January 1891 .

Masonic Sonnets.—No. 34.

MASONIC SONNETS . —No . 34 .

BY BRO . C HAS . F . FORSHAW , LL . D ., 295 , 1214 , 2417 ( E . C ) , 761 ( S . C . ) — : o : — PROSPER THE CRAFT .

Prosper the Craft , Great Architect Divine , And make its votaries traly one at heart ; Shed down upon tbem all Tby powers benign To each the lessons of Thy might impart . Imbue them with a sense of all Thy power ? ,

Confer npon them blessings of thine own , Give unto them fall days of happy honrs Until they stand before Thine awful throne , Thon art indeed Most High , and Thon art just ,

Therefore instruct them in Thy wondrons ways ; Teach them to ever feel a boandless trust In Thy dear guidance through eaoh worldly maze . Aid them to walk , althongh they cannot see , And to repose a perfect faith in Thee . Winder House , Bradford , 26 th January 1893 .

We have received a copy of the Lyceum 'ouvenir of "King Lear , " which was presented by Mr . Henry Irving , at tho Lyceum , on the 10 th November 1892 . The illustrations , by J . Bernard Partridge and Hawes Craven , do both

artists infinite credit , while the general " get up " of the work has been entrusted to the Black and White Publishing Company , and this enterprising firm has ably acquitted itself . The souvenir should be in the possession of all theatrically inclined .

Saturday , the 4 th pros ., has been appointed for the private view of the Spring Exhibition ( the twenty-ninth ) of the 19 th Century Art Society , at the Condaifc Street Galleries , and the exhibition will open to the pnblio on Monday the 6 th pro * .

HOMOWAY ' PitiLS . —Cr-e for indigestion . —Indigestion , with toi lic ' - 'ty of the liver , is the curs of thousands , who spend each day with accr . mnlated sufferings , all of which may be avoided by taking Holloway ' s Pills according to their accompany ' ng directions . They strengthen and invigorate every organ subservient to digestion . Their action is porifjing , healmer . rnd

strengthening . They may be safely taken without interferes with ord ' nary pursuits , or requiring much restriction in diet . They quickly remove noise or giddiness in the head , and dispel low spirits and nervous feara . These balsamic PiUs work without debilitating or exhanntiwr **>* - -. -. m the contrary , they co' -sevve and snpport the vital pi-Lciy .- .- 1 i ... b pa-- ; I for impure blood .