Mark Masonry.

05 t heartily congratulate their Bro . member _ Wor . Bro . R . B . Morgan , P . M . 115 , P . Prov . G . Sec and P . Prov . G . VV . of this province , upon his appointment and invest'ture yesterday as Grand Assistant Director of Ceremonies in the Grand Mark Lodge of England , & c , and unitedly express a hope that the G . O . of the U . will preserve and | . eep him in health to enable him to fulfil his high office with the dignity and ability atural to him . " In supporting the resolution , Bro . Thos . Rowbotham bore tribute to the < rreat and good work that Bro . Morgan had done in the cause , and congratulated 11 , 0 Indsre and the province generally upon the happy selection which His Royal

Highness the M ° ' Worshipful Grand Master had made , Bro . Morgan having done great and "ood service to the province as Prov . Grand Secretary in years gone by , and also having filled all the offices in the Provincial Grand Lodge , and been placed in the chair of Senior Warden , and who had , notwithstanding all this , stuck to his mother lodffe and his province , and worked ably and zealously down to the present time to promote the best interests of the Order , and he assured Bro . Morgan that every Mark Mason of the province hailed with joy the announcement that he had been appointed a Grand Lodge Officer . This

was most heartily supported by Bro . Edward Mallard and carried unanimously and with acclamation . Bro . R . B . Morgan , in reply , said it was very gratifying to him to learn from such a high authority as Bro . Thomas Rowbotham that his preferment was so acceptable to the province . He also thanked the brethren for their congratulations and informed them that he had been overwhelmed with congratulations , and that he was Indebted to the members of the Royal Aik Mariners ( Bedford Charity Lodge ) , over which he had the honour of presiding for the beautiful Grand Mark clothing he appeared in and he expressed a hope that in his new sphere he would be able to promote the interests of Mark Masonry in the Province of W arwickshire and the Charity Mark

lodge in particular . The D . C . then called the brethren to order for the usual Grand Lodge salute , which was most heartily given and most graciously acknowledged by Bro . R . B . Morgan . Apologies for unavoidable absence were then read from the Prov . G . Master , the Dep . Prov . G . Master of Leicester and Rutland , the Dep . Prov . G . Master of Worcestershire , Bros . J . C . Ashton , Rev . W . J . Down , VV . O . Dingley , F . Jones , Murray Haynes , Wright Wilson , F . W . Wilmore , Joseph Young , S . Jenkins , A . E . Parkes , W . ) . Ginder . VV . L . Ball , W . P . Hoskins , S . B . Wheway , W . T . Belcher , Mus . Doc , Major G . W . Walker , Rev . VV . H . Poulton , Chap ., and C . F . Matier , Grand Secretary . . . .

The brethren and visitors afterwards assembled in the banqueting room , where a very recherche banquet was placed before them by the curator , Mr . F . VV . Rowles . After the banquet the W . M . proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were received in proper Masonic spirit , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Rev . W . Trevor Parkins , M . A ., as a Past Grand Chaplain , responding . The W . M . delegated Bro . VV . Frazier to propose "The Health of the R . W . Prov . ( Irand Master , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . "

Bro . Sir James Sawyer , as a present officer , and Bro . T . S . Pearce , J . W ., as a past officer , responding . The toast of " The Worshipful Master " was entrusted to Bro . J . L . Gray , acting S . W ., who eulogised the good Masonic virtues of Bro . J . A . Dexter by saying he had always shown himself to be a capable , thorough , and proper Mason , and who he had not the slightest doubt would preserve the Charity Mark Lodge in its present state of efficiency and maintain in its fullest splendour the high credit of the lodge in the province . This was followed by the popular Masonic song , " Here ' s a Health to our Worshipful Master , " sung by Bro . VV . frrazier .

The W . M ., in reply , pledged himself to do all that was necessary or could be done by a true lover and votary of the Order , and appealed to the officers to support him , with which support he maintained it was possible to sustain the character of the lodge , and even to increase its present high repute and popularity . He also thanked the visitors and brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which they had received him , and congratulated himself upon the great gathering of Mark Master Masons , which created a record meeting in the province , and cordially invited the visiting brethren to come again and again .

The W . M . then , before sitting down , proposed "The Healthof the Newly-Advanced Candidate , Bro , VV . Hipkins , " who responded with the greatest alacrity , and while thanking the brethren for the honour conferred upon him , promised that he would do all he was taught and could learn to become thoroughly acquainted with the Degree , the ceremony of advancement and the sublime principles and tenets therein reflected having much impressed him . The toast of " The Visitors " was entrusted to Bro . Mallard , who thanked them sincerely for the honour conferred upon him personally by lending their presence and

support to the lodge on an occasion when it had thought fit to do him honour , numbering as they did amongst them the Worshipful Masters of all the lodges in working in the province , as well as the Worshipful Masters and representatives of lodges in the neighbouring Provinces of Stafford , Worcester , and the joint Province of Leicester and Rutland . More especially he thanked his cousin and brother , Bro . VV . Vial , the VV . M . of the Howe Lodge , and his oldest friend and brother , Bro . Walter Glover , the VV . M . of the Bedford Lodge , for their presence and countenance . He then coupled the names of the two brethren with the toast .

Bro . W . Vial , in responding , related that he had brought with him three of his best andtrusted officers todo honour to the proposerof the toast as well as the Worshipful •Master and brethren , and observed that two out of the three had been recently advanced lo the Degree at Loughborough by Bro . Mallird himself , and they both thought they could not show their gratitude to him in a better way than hy visiting him in his own lodge on such an auspicious occasion . Further , alluding to the great prize which the brethren of the lodge had provided for Bro . Mallard , and his family in particular , he paid a high tribute to the Masonic zeal and ability of the recipient of the favour , and he cordially thanked the VV . M . and brethren for inviting him , and thus gi ving him the privilege of attending the meeting .

Uro . Walter Glover'lamented that his Bro . Vial had covered all the ground that he meant to dwell upon , but at the same time he claimed a much longer Masonic acquaintance with the proposer of the toast , and said he would not be doing his duty if he aid not full y and cordially endorse everything that Bro . Vial had said with reference to the Masonic zeal and ability Bro . Mallard had shown in the various Degrees in Freemasonry m which he was so well known and so highly respected . The speaker also claimed a fost intimate and close relationship with the worthy brother ' s family , and vouched that

lie knew that the portrait presented that evening would be dearly prized by every member ° f his family , it being , in his opinion , a faithful and speaking likeness and a work of art highly creditable to the eminent artist who executed the work . He concluded by wishing the W . M . every success possible in his career as Master of the lodge and predicted a crowning year of success . Uro . R . O . Wills sang several songs in his inimitable style , and other brethren added to the conviviality of the evening under his able direction and with his able accompaniment .

The Treasurer , in the course of the evening announced that he had a balance in "and on the presentation fund , and expressed his intention of presenting each subscriber With a cabinet photo of the picture . The Tyler ' s toast brought to an end a very pleasant gathering .

Reviews.

Reviews .

'Tim TIN PLATK WOKKERS' COMPANY . " With a short account of the Dis-JfWry and Manufacture of Tin . By George Lambert , V . D ., F . S . A ., late Queen ' s . Westminster ( 13 th Middlesex ) Regiment , Master of the Company , 1 S 94-5 , ~ So 5-6 . j- ° ndon : T . Brettell & Co ., Printers , 51 , Rupert-street , VV ., 1 S 95 . —Bro . Lieut .-Col . [^' . 'ert has recently compiled and published as a souvenir , we presume , of his late year I'Jliice as Master of the Tin Plate Workers'Company , an exceedingly useful history of the ompany wi ( h a stj | j more interesting and useful account of the metal itself , and its use by

' hamicians many centuries before the Christian era . It is true it is only a small "" iphlet which contains this information , but Bro . Lambert is a past master in the art ] C ( j nderisation , and tells us briefly in a few pages and concisely what others would ' , !» .. ' ' ° " P aBes of a small quarto volume . Moreover , he has a neat and attrac-Lj Sljle of narrating what he has to say on any subject . So that those who read this Su i . st pamphlet of his will be pleased with what they read , as well as enlightened on the p ' ' of tin , its antiquity and uses , and the Guild or Company which watches over and m ° tes the interests of those engaged in the tin industry .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . DR . G . E . ALFORD . The announcement of the death of Bro . Dr . George Ernest Alford , early on Tuesday morning , the 2 Sth ult ., caused feelings of painful surprise and profound regret throughout the town of Weston-super-Mare . The deceased was one of the most popular and skilful members of the medical profession in the town and his death will cause widespread and lasting grief . About a month ago , the deceased complained of overwork , and was induced to take a brief holiday . He visited the

Channel Islands , taking with him his eldest son , and , on returning about 10 days afterwards , the doctor expressed himself deli ghted with his short holiday , believing it had set him up for the summer . His genuine devotion to his professional work caused him to renew his duties with greater ardour , but on Sunday , the 12 th ult ., after visiting his patients , he complained of being unwell , and he took to his bed the same day . It was found that he was suffering from a severe attack of influenza , and some days afterwads pneumonia developed . Dr . G . F . Rossiterwas in

attendance , and on the Friday Dr . Roxburgh was consulted , Dr . Fox , of Clifton , being summoned ou the following day . Unremitting attention was given , and last week the bulletins which were issued encouraged us to hope that the crisis had passed and that Bro . Dr . Alford ' s health would ere long be completely restored . On Tuesday morning at eight o ' clock there was a severe recurrence of symptoms of heart failure , and Drs . Rossiter and Martin were immediately summoned but Bro . Alford passed away at about half-past nine in

the presence of the medical men and of his father , Mr . Richard Alford . Bro . Dr . Alford was the eldest surviving son of Mr . Richard Alford , of Orielterrace , Weston-super-Mare , an old and highly esteemed member of the medical profession , and a cousin of the late Dean Alford . Bro . Dr . Alford was born at Tewkesbury on January nth , 1853 , and was educated at Clifton College , at the Bristol Medical School , and at the University College , London . In 1875 he was house surgeon at the Royal Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital , and he

subsequently took an appointment on board the Union Steamship Company ' s Syria , and completed two voyages . In 1875 he took the degree of M . R . C . S . Eng ., in 18 7 8 L . R . C . P . Edin ., and in the same year L . M . K . Q . C . P . Ireland . In 1876 he was appointed house-surgeon at the Weston-super-Mare Hospital , and in that capacity he became exceedingly popular . In 1877 he went to the Dublin Rotunda , and early in 18 7 8 he returned to Weston and commenced practice on his own account , speedily gaining the confidence and support of a large clientele . He was one of the honorary surgeons of the Hospital up to the time of his death , and was

very highly esteemed by his fellow townsmen . He took a very active interest in Freemasonry , having been the W . M . of St . Kew Lodge in 1887 , and held provincial rank both in Craft and Royal Arch Masonry . He leaves a widow and four children , for whom the deepest sympathy is felt . Mrs . Alford ( nee Rimington ) is a highly accomplished vocalist , and her voice is often heard in Weston in the cause of charity or ministering to the pleasure and enjoyment of the people . Her sister is married to a brother of Dr . Alford , the Rev . Henry Powell Alford , vicar of Woodbury-Salterton , Exeter .

BRO . THOMAS BEARD . Bro . Thomas Beard , a well-known solicitor in the City , and a leading member of the Corporation of London , died on Monday morning at his residence , Stanley Lodge , Putney , in his sixty-eighth year . He was admitted an attorney in 1858 , and practised with his sons in Basinghall-street . He entered the Corporation in 186 9 as a member of the Court of Common Council for the Bassishaw Ward , and

was re-elected in every succeeding year down to the present . He was Deputy of the Ward trom 1886 to 18 90 , and was one of her Majesty ' s Lieutenants for the City of London . During his period of service in the Corporation he occupied the chair of 12 of the principal Committees , and he was Under-Sheriff of London and Middlesex nine times . He also served as Master of the Loriners' and Fruiterers ' companies . He was an old Freemason , being a P . M . of the Temple Lodge , No . 101 , and a member of the Eccentric Lodge , No . 2488 . He had

a large practice in the police-courts of the City and the metropolis and at the Central Criminal Court , and was especially interested in liscensing matters . To many of the dramatic and music-hall profession he acted as legal adviser . His elder sons , Mr . Walter Beard and Mr . Thomas G . Beard will carry on the partnership business , and the latter succeeded him as Under-Sheriff at the commencement of this year , when failing health caused his retirement . In civic and other circles Bro . Beard ' s death has caused much regret .

BRO . DEPUTY ROSE-INNES . Death has claimed as his victim within the last few days another well-known member of the Court of Common Council . The painful impression caused throughout civic circles on Monday owing to the somewhat unexpected decease of Bro . Thomas Beard had scarcely subsided , when the news spread on the day following of the death on the continent of Bro . Deputy Rose-Innes , who was one of the most powerful and skilful debaters on the floor of the Court .

For many months past our respected brother had been in a critical condition of health , and he disappeared from public life under the orders of his medical advisers . The deceased , who was a member of the legal firm of Rose-Innes , Son , and Crick , of Billiter-square-buildings , was born in 1840 in the parish of St . Clement Danes , and was the eldest of nine children . After being educated at King ' s College , he was articled in 180

to his father , Mr . George Rose-Innes , who founded the firm in 1836 , and is still in the enjoyment of robust health . The Deputy was concerned in several celebrated legal cases , amongst others the Bartlett case , and he was present at the execution of Kipski , whose fate created , it will be remembered , so much excitement . He married , in 18 70 , Miss Christina Maclean , daughter of Mr . John Maclean , formerly of Billiter-street , by whom he had two children , who died in childhood . The late Deputy devoted himself with much earnestness to the work of the Corporation , which he entered as far

back as 1868 as representative of the Ward of Aldgate , while in 1890 he was appointed Deputy of his Ward . His experience in electioneering matters was unusually wide . On two occasions he acted for the late Bro . Alderman Sir Robert Fowler in Parliamentary elections , and he was engaged in the Ward elections of Bro . Alderman Sir David Evans , and Bro . Alderman Davies . He acted as Under-Sheriff on several occasions , Bro . Alderman Sir Walter Wilkin being the last Sheriff whom he thus served . During his career he occupied the chairs of most of the

important Committees of the Corporation , and in 1885 was elected Chairman of the Commission of Sewers , of which body he was a valued member . During his year of office he had the gratification of seeing the completion of the inner Circle Railway , the formation of which he had stoutl y advocated in the Court of Common Council and also in the Commission of Sewers . In the freeing cf Cotilsdon Common he was activel y engaged . As the Chairman of the Countv

1 nrposes Committee , which he was chiefl y instrumental in forming , and to the chair of which he was elected no fewer than four times , Bro . Rose-Innes rendered yeoman ' s service in the promotion of a Water Bill by the Corporation and the London County Council ; indeed , in everything that he undertook he was actuated by one motive—and that the realisation of success . His genial temperament made him a welcome guest everywhere , and his place on the Court as a keen lawyer will be hard to fill . The deceased was a liveryman of the Painter Stainers' and Glovers' Companies , the Clerk of the Paviors' Company , and a highly respected member of our Order .