The Funeral Of The Late Bro. C. J. Martyn, M.A., Past G. Chaplain.

Edmund and Abbey Lodges , Nos . 100 S and 1592 respectively ; White Rose Chapter , No . 1008 ; the brethren of Mark Lodge No . 105 ; the W . M . and brethren of the Prin ce of Wales Lodge , No . 939 , Ipswich ; the Martyn Chapter , No . 1224 ; United Lodge , No . 1629 ; the Grand Secretary ( Bro . E . Letchworth ); the Boys' and Girls' Schools and Benevolent Institution , of all three of which the

deceased was a Patron ; Foundation Lodge , No . 82 , Cheltenham ; St . Luke ' s Lodge , No . 225 , Ipswich ; Perfect Friendship Lodge , No . 376 , Ipswich ; British Union Lodge , No . 114 , Ipswich ; the Abif Lodge , No . 2810 , Saxmundham ; the Earl of Donoughmore , & c , & c , & c . The inscription on the coffin was as follows : " Every day will I give thanks . " CHARLES JOHN MARTYN , M . A ., Clerk in Holy Orders , Chaplain-in-Ordinary to the Queen , Rector of Daglingworth , Gloucestershire , Formerly Rector of Long Melford , Past Grand Chaplain , Freemasons of England , Chaplain of Order of St . John of Jerusalem . Born Jan . 14 th , 1836 . Died Jan . 7 th , 1901 . " Blessed are the Peacemakers . "

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Obituary .

BRO . THE REV . BROOKE LAMBERT , P . G . C . The death took place on Friday last of Bro . the Rev . Brooke Lambert , M . A ' D . C . L ., Vicar of Greenwich , after a short and painful illness , at the age of 6 7 years . He was educated at Brighton College and Oxford , and was curate at Preston , Worcester , Hillingdon , and St . Mark's , Whitechapel . He was appointed vicar of the last-named church , curate-in-charge of Rainhill' Lanes ., vicar of

Tamworth , and curate-in-charge of St . Jude ' s , Whitechapel . Twenty-one years ago Mr . Gladstone offered him the living of Greenwich , which is of the annual value of ^ 1100 . He was Educational Secretary of the Social Science Association , a member of the London University Extension Society , and of the Departmental Committees on Poor Law Schools , 18 94-9 6 , and Industrial Schools , 18 95-97 . Besides being a contributor to the Contemporary Review , Bro . Lambert

was the author of " Sermons on Pauperism" and " Sermons on the Lord's Prayer . " He was Governor of the Sutton Poor-Law Schools and member of the Greenwich Board of Guardians . He was initiated in the Marmion Lodge , No . 1060 , Tamworth , on the 13 th August , 1873 , and five years later had the honour of being installed as Worshipful Master . In 1 S 77 he joined the Alma Mater Lodge , No . 1644 , Birmingham , and for the second time was

elected and installed in the chair of K . S . in 1882 . In 1880 he was elected a joining member , firstly , of the Westminster and Keystone Lodge , No . 10 , and , secondly , of the St . George ' s Lodge , No . 140 , Greenwich , while the following year he became a member of the Royal Naval College Lodge , No . 1593 , which also meets in the same Metropolitan suburb , and in 1 S 84 of the West Kent Volunteer Lodge , No . 2041 . He has thus been connected with half-a-dozen lodges , of which two

are located in the Midlands and the others in or near London , his earlier services in provincial Masonry having been recognised by his appointment in 18 75 as Prov . Grand Chaplain of Staffordshire . He was also a Royal Arch Mason , having been exalted in the Marmion Chapter , No . 1060 , on the 12 th November , 18 75 , and installed M . E . Z . on the 17 th September , 18 79 , his services in this branch of

Masonry having been rewarded with the appointment in 18 7 8 to the olfice of Prov . G . Registrar . His last appearance in the pulpit was on December gth , when he preached before the Mayor and Corporation of Greenwich . The remains were cremated at Woking on the 30 th ult . The coffin was carried to the crematorium by clergymen .

BRO . SIR JOHN WILLIAM MACLURE , M . P ., P . G . D . Bro . Sir John William Maclure , M . P ., P . G . D ., who had been ill for some time , died at a quarter-past one on Monday morning , at his residence , Whalley Range , from inflammation of the lungs . L ' p to midnight the family doctor had every hope of the patient's recovery , and it was shared by the doctors in attendance , who relied on Bro . Sir John ' s fine constitution . About that hour , however ,

a sudden relapse occurred , and he passed rapidly away . Bro . Sir John was the friend of all members , irrespective of party , and few more genial and popular men have been seen at St . Stephen ' s during the present generation , "John William" Maclure—he was known by his two Christian names all over Lancashire—was born in Manchester on April 22 , 1835 , and was the son of John Maclure , of Manchester , and brother of the Dean of Manchester . When his

education , at the Manchester Grammar School , was completed , he settled down to business in Manchester as an insurance broker . A love of work and a remarkable catholicity of taste , however , prevented him from confining his attention to any one branch of industry ; and his connection with a very large number of public companies must have kept him fully occupied . He found time , nevertheless , for much philanthropic work . He was one of the founders of the

Manchester and Salford Sanitary Association , and the Lancashire Cotton Famine Relief Fund , which he founded and practically managed , distributed more than a million and a half among the . sufferers from the famine trom 1862 to 1866 . As churchwarden of Manchester , too , he raised nearly £ 50 , 000 for the purpose of restoring the old parish church , which has since become the Cathedral . He was trustee and treasurer of the Cotton Districts Convalescent Fund , a Knight of St ,

John , a Volunteer major , and a Justice of the Peace . He represented the Stretford Division of Lancashire in Parliament from 1886 to the time of his death . He wasinitiated in the Callender Lodge , No . 1052 , Manchester , on the 14 th June , 1866 , and having made rapid progress through the minor offices was installed W . M . in 1870 . In 1 SC 9 he assisted in founding the Travellers Lodge , No . 1253 , and was elected a joining member , and afterwards became W . M . of the Lodge of Fortitude , No . 64 . He was also successively Prov . G . D . and Prov . G . W . of East

Lancashire , while as regards the Royal Arch he was exalted . in the Social Chapter , No . 62 , Manchester , and presided as M . E . Z . of a chapter . In 18 93 he was appointed J . G . D . of United Grand Lodge . He was a Life Governor of the Girls' School and a Vice-Patron of the Boys' School , and Vice-President of the Benevolent Institution , and served as Steward twice for the Girls' School , five times for the Boys' School , and at the Jubilee of the Benevolent Institution in 1802 , and on two other occasions .

BRO . ALDERMAN GAUKROGER , J . P . It is with very deep regret we announce that Bro . Alderman William Gaukroger , J . P ., expired suddenly at his residence , Fernside , Halifax , on Tuesday , the 15 th ult . The sad news spread rapidly in the town , and created a painful sensation , for the deceased gentleman was moving among his friends

apparently in his usual health on the day previously . In fact , he seconded ] the adoption of the report at the annual meeting of Messrs . John Crossley and Sons , Limited , and nothing in his manner then suggested that he was so near his end . The deceased was an ardent Freemason , having been a member of Probity Lodge , Np . 61 , Halifax , since his initiation on October 23 rd , 187 } . Hc held the position

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of Master in 1 S 7 S , and Treasurer in 1885 and 1886 . He was also Charity Steward for his lodge for several years , and held provincial honour in the Craft , being P . P . S . G . D ., besides provincial honours in the R . A . and K ; T . Degrees . He was exceedingly well known throughout the province , and his genial and kindly recognition of his brethren in the Craft made him welcome at every function or gathering , and his memory will not readily pass away in West Yorkshire .

The high esteem in which he was held was demonstrated in a striking manner at the funeral on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult . There was a very large attendance of business ,-social , and private friends . In point of numbers attending , indeed , it was the most impressive funeral procession that has been witnessed in Halifax for some time . There was a numerous muster of Freemasons , amongst the brethren present being Bros . H . Smith , P . G . D . Eng . ; ]* . Dunning King , V . E . P . of the Knight Templars ot West Yorkshire ; and J . W . Mouch . man . From

Probity Lodge , No . 61 , with which the deceased brother was especially identified in Craft Masonry , there were present Bros . A . Scott , W . M . ; G . W . Baxter , W . M , elect ; A . Arnold , A . Winks , J . Holdsworth , J . W . Balme , F . Fleming , G . Buckley , J . Duff , W . Emmott , W . Cash , W . Ackroyd , A . Morton , R . Shoesmith , the Rev . G . S . Smith , Chief Constable Pole , W . Wright , R . E . Nicholson , C . L . Kershaw , J . W . Shoesmith , W . Scarborough , and T . W . Fleming . Representing St . lames' Lodge , No . 448 , were Bros . C . E . Rose , W . M ., J . A . Roberts , W . D .

Shoebridge , Jonathan J essop , T . Robertshaw , G . Tinker , T . Greenwood , H . Balme , J . Milligan , W . Crabtree , J . B . Brearley , W . Holdsworth , H . E . Riley , G . H . Longbottom , J . W . B . Winter , F . Spence , and H . Ackroyd . De Warren Lodge , No . 1303 , was represented by Bros . L . Farrar , W . M ., J . Seed , A . Alderson , L . Marshall , J . Bunce , and J . Douglas . Attending on behalf of St . John's Lodge , No . 1736 , were Bros . W . Crossland , W . M ., J . W . Daniels , and Gibson Dixon , There were also present representatives of Prince George Lodge , No . 308 .

Eastwood ( Bro . E . Halliday ); Ryburne Lodge , No . 1283 , Sowerby Bridge ( Bros . W . H . Thorpe and J . C . Bell ); and Savile Lodge , No . 1231 , Elland ( Bro . Dr . Hoyle ) . The brethren each wore a sprig of acacia in their button-hole . Amongst the members of the Corporation , and others , walking in the procession were several who were thus distinguished . On arriving at the church gates , the procession was met by members of the Parish Church choir , surpliced , Archdeacon Brooke , and the Rev . J . F . Pechley . The

choir numbered in all 42 . Amongst the adult members were Messrs . J . V . Binns , A . Barnes , F . W . Fleming , J . Collins , W . Storey , F . Carter , E . Haigh , J . W . Greenwood , T . H . Kitchen , B . Beverley , W . HC Dunstan , G . Burke , O . Sykes , A . Blakey , A . Snowden , B . Calvert , G . Kershaw , C . Bowker , C . Sheldrake , E . Dawtrey , and D . Mitchell . Archdeacon Brooke recited the opening sentences of the beautiful burial service of the Church as the coffin , preceded by the choir , and followed by the mourners , was borne into the church and up the aisle into the chancel . There , almost covered by flowers , it remained whilst the service was

continued . Several friends and admirers not in the procession were present in the church . Amongst them we noticed Major Edwards , the Rev . Dr . Hall , Mr . B . W . Jackson , Mr . W . Eastwood , Inspector Robb , Mr . N . Marshall , Mr . G . Barnes , and the Rev . H . F . Wonnacott . The accommodation remaining in the church , after those in the procession had taken their seats , was quickly occupied by members of the general public . Mr . English , organist at the Parish Church , was at the organ . The special psalms were chanted by the choir . After the lesson , read by the Rev . R . F . Pechey , the hymn " Now the labourer ' s task is o ' er" was most impressively sung . Archdeacon Brooke then offered prayer .

Sonnet For The Month Of February.

SONNET FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY .

Grey winter's growing older day by day—His snarls wax feeble for his strength is weak ; Yet with expiring breath he seems to say , " On all my vengeance I will surely wreak . " But heed we not his sullen , dismal growls , King Sol , his master , warmer grows each hour ; And tho' he raves , and fumes , and frets , and howls ,

Far , far has fled his former trenchant power . The snowdrop comes and braves his tyrant wrath , And in the copse the daisy too , appears , Clearing the gloom from off our dreary path , And laughing at old winter ' s taunts and jeers . Sweet messengers of love 'mid jar and strife , Cheering the heart and brightening all our life ! Bradford . CHAS . F . FORSHAW , LL . D .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Lodge of Industry , No . 186 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . WILLIAM SAMUEL PAGE , JUN . The installation meeting of this centenary lodge was held at Freemasons' HaU , on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult . The occasion was an especiilly interesting one , as by the kindness and courtesy of the W . M ., Bro . Charles Smith , the opportunity was given to Bro . William Samuel Page , P . M ., Sec , of installing his son William Samuel Page , jun ., into the chair of King Solomon . A large number of visitors together with the brethren of the lodge assembled to witness the ceremony , which was performed in the most

impressive manner . The W . M ., in a perfect manner , invested [ the following officers : Bros . H . C . J . Edwards , S . W . ; F . J . Sparke , J . W . ; VV . H . Hook , P . M ., Treas . ; W . S . Page , P . M ., Sec ; C . H . Ennes , S . D . ; H . Burton , J . D . ; G . H . Menhinick . I . G . j C . Daniels and * W . Brown , Stewards ; and C . Sheppard , Tyler . Immediately after the delivery of the addresses , the sad intelligence of the passing away of our beloved Queen was conveyed to the brethren . _ the closed

Altera few words of reverential tribute , lodge was , and an intimation conveyed that the musical entertainment would be postponed . The brethren dined quietly together , and separated at an early hour . Among the visitors were the following : Bros . Henry W . Lee , P . M . 2549 ; Edward J . Whitewood , 2771 ; C . E . Wellington , 309 ; Thos . J . Ralling , P . M . and Sec . 51 , P . A . G . D . C , Prov . G . Sec . Essex ; W . T . Thompson , P . M . 2157 ; W . Haynes Dunn , 120 S , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . Herts ; A . P . Lye , P . M . 2 S 22 ; J . Longhurst , P . M . 2157 ; H . Chalfont , F . Ling , 57 6 ; and Reginald J . H . Bodilly , S . W . 453 .

Chaucer Lodge , No . 1540 . On Monday last , the 2 Sth ult ., the usual meeting was held of this lodge , the brethren appearing in Masonic mourning . The officers were Bros . Wm . Miles , W . M . j J . Genese , l . P . M . j C . Graham , P . M ., S . W . ; A . F . Serjeant , J . W . ; A . J . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . j L . Weil , P . M ., Sec . j ' S . Russell , S . D . j E . H . Parry , J . D . ; Wm . Cooper , I . G . } G . W . Cooper , Org . ; J . Poluk , P . M ., D . C ; W . Geddes , Stwd . ; and a small gathering of the brethren .

Lodge being opened , Bros . Thompson and Purvis were raised to the Third Degree , and Messrs . Janisch , Woodley , and Da Costa , after being duly balloted for , were initiated . The ceremonies were performed by the W . M . in a very admirable manner , and just before the closing of the lodge , he referred to in very sincere and feeling terms to the irreparable loss the Empire had sustained . The , W . M . called on Bro . Poluk to read the Poet Laureate ' s poem , which was impressively-Hone , all the brethren standing , and when the lodge was closed , the brethren sang "God save the King . " There was no banquet .