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Terry so humorously that it " set the table in a roar . "The Officers , " responded to by Comps . Tisley , Turner , and Low , terminated the proceedings . An interesting and most amusing feature of the evening was the side-splitting songs and readings of Comp . Edward Terry , the deservedly popular comedian .

BRIGHTON . —Yarborough Chapter ( No . 8 n ) . — This chapter held its convocation and installation meeting on Saturday , the ioth inst ., at the Royal Pavilion . Owing to the indisposition of the M . E . Z . ( Comp . S . McVVhinnie ) Comp . V . F . Freeman , P . Z ,, Grand Scribe E ., ably filled the position . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . Ballot was taken for Bro . H . Evans ,

163 C ; VV . Redman , 1141 ; H . Woodhams , 1141 ; and G . A . Howes , 1141 ; also for Comp . T . Packham , as a joining companion from 315 ; and they were all unanimously elected . Bros . Evans , Redman , Woodhams , Howes , and Dabel , elected at a previous meeting , being in attendance , were exalted to the ancient and honourable Degree . The installation of Principals , followed by the investing of

officers , was then proceeded with , as follows : Comps . VV . li . VVood , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; J . Harrison , P . Z . S 04 , H . ; Lord A . VV . Hill / M . P ., J . ; S " . Peters , Scribe , E . ; T . H . Moseley , Scribe N . ; VV . T . Clarke , P . S . ; H . Cheal , ist A . S . ; T . Holloway , 2 nd A . S . ; and T . Hughes , Janitor . The following companions were also present : Comps , C . J . SmithP . Z . ; J . Harnell , and S . B . Henderson ; and

, visitors : Comps . C VV . Randolph , 13 S 3 ; H . W . Francis . S 04 ; Sandeman , P . Z . 732 ; VV . Anderton , 1275 ; and H . VV . Dowell , 1465 . After all business was concluded , most of the companions adjourned to the New Ship Hotel , where a splendid banquet was provided by Comp . Vaughan , the proprietor .

They were joined there by Comps . Sandeman , P . Z . 315 ; T . Lawson , W . Anderson , and VV . Smithers . The after dinner proceedings took a most genial and easy form . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts wore duly proposed and heartily responded to . The vocalists were Comps . VV . R . Wood , J . Harrison , VV . T . Clarke , and VV . Anderson . All passed off satisfactorily .

YORK . — Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . — A meeting of this chapter ivas held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., for the election of officers , with the following result : Compa . J . S . Cumberland , Z . ; G . G Padel , H . j J . T . Seller , J . ; J . Kay , S . E . ; M . Millington . S . N . ; G . Simpson , Treas . ; and P . Pearson , laiitor .

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SOUTHAMPTON . —St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 63 ) . —This lodge held its festival ' at the Alasonic Hall , on Sc . Andrew's Day . The installation ceremony was performed by VV . Bro . Sheppard , and the lodge officers were invested as follows : VV . Bros . G . Cross , VV . M . ; R . Loveland-Loveland , I . P . AL ; Bros .

C . VV . A . Jellicoe , S . W . ; M . Emanuel , J . VV . ; J . Cole , M . O . ; D . O . Hobbs , S . O . ; XV . Horton , J . O . ; H . Dusentoy , R . M . ; Rev . E . V . Nepean , Chap . ; W . Bro . I . E . Le Feuvre , Treas . ; Bros . C . VV . Bemister , Sec . ; VV . Bowyer , S . D . ; T . Lashmore , J . D . ; VV . Bro . J . R . Weston , D . C ; Bros . A . J . Blackman ,. I . G . ; e-iggs and Vare , Tylers .

Funeral Of Bro. Captain Sinclair At Shoreham.

FUNERAL OF BRO . CAPTAIN SINCLAIR AT SHOREHAM .

The body of Bro . Alexander Sinclair was a few days ago consigned to the grave in Old Shoreham Churchyard . His death , which took place suddenly at Ramsgate , was due to apoplexy , and the coroner did not deem it mce ; sary to hold an inquest . Bro . Sinclair will long be

rem mbered in Shoreham as a kind and judicious helper of the deserving poor ; he was a man who could be ill spared arid will be long missed by all who knew him . The body was removed from Ramsgate to Shoreham , and in which place the strongest marks of respect were exhibited . Shops were closed , blinds drawn down , flags on every ship , and' at the Custom House , half-mast high . Long

before the time fixed for the burial crowds had assembled in the old churchyard , and punctually at noon the funeral cortege , which had assembled at the residence of the deceased , in South Down-road , arrived at the gates . Such a cortege has seldom been seen in Shoreham . The procession was organised by Bro . Brown , of Lancjng College . The York Lodge was well represented ,

and led the procession , headed by Bros . W . Marchant and J . Curtis , the oldest Past Alasters present . In their ranks were Alessrs . Eyles , Burrows , Paige , Grinberg Anderson , Dallimore , Hughes , Ridge , C . Saunders , O . Weston , and many others who wished to pay a tribute of respect to their late brother . They were followed by the coffin , which was borne by the coastguards and covered by the Union Jack .

The chief mourner war , Mr . J . Sinclair , of Edinburgh ( brother of the deceased ) . The pall bearers were Air . C M . Kempe ( High Constable ) , Air . VV . Hall ( Chairman of the Shoreham Harbour Trustees ) , Air . G . J . Parkman ( Secretary , to the South of England Marine Insurance ) , Mr . T . F . Gates ( Surveyor to the Shoreham Local'Board ) , Mr . R . B . Delland Air . A . Alerrix . Among the genteman

, following were Alessrs . Lennard , Horrocks , R . Henderson ( collector of H . M . Customs , Shoreham ) , D . Pilmore , Capt . Patterson , R . N ., Harmsworth , Harker , Ayling , Adams , Snelling , Reed , Glazebrook , J . li . Brown , Glazebrook , I « n ., J . Glazebrook-, Welfare , F . Wood , Blaker , W . II . Harper , H . Harper , Rev . C D . Crouch , W . H . Brooker , C . Cork . Cork . A . Cox . Smith . I . G . Bishoo . F . Evles . R .

Wade , W . Alay , F . Aldi , R . Miller , VV . II . Williamson , J . ^ Iiarp , P . H . Penney , J . Robinson , VV . Harvey , Flint , i-apt . Gasston , T . Burstow , F . Cheesman , F . Cheesman , jun ., Cuddington , Gibson , W . Harvey , Thorncroft , llolkhain , A . H . Williams , and others . The deceased was well known at Littlehampton , and among those present were Captain Robinson , Mr . Briggs ( brother-in law ) , Air .

Radnan , and Air . Money Penney . Among others present were Messrs . Hollands , H . Mitchell , Greenyer , A . Brazier , "ackett , Higham , T . Holloway , J . Holloway , VV . VV . jiglish , jun ., J . Clark , J . Harman , A . R . Brown , Cheale , "ridges , Parnell , Reeves Smith , Virgin , Hughes , Hardy , 'larrison , Swales , Courtney , T . B . Gates , T . F . Gates , -lade , Fursey , Bedford , Bodle , C J . Smith , Carpenter , "r . Hiller , Seabourne , A . Loader , J < Glazebrook , and T . Mundy . The funeral cortege proceeding from the house of the

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deceased , was met in the churchyard by the Vicar ( the Rev . Dr . Harris Smith ) , who performed the duty in the church and at the grave , which was situated almost opposite the west door of the church . The service in the church was impressive , Air . Rowell , who presided at the organ , and the choir , rendering the opening hymn and the " Dead March" most excellently . The coffin bore the following inscription : — "Alexander

Sinclair , died December 2 nd , fsSi , aged fifty-five years . " Bro . C . J . SMITH , P . Prov . G . W . and I . P . M . of the lodge , then addressed the Alasonic brethren most impressively , as follows : Brethren , —From time immemorial it has been a custom among the Fraternity of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Alasons , at the request of a brother , to accompany his corpse to the grave , and there deposit his remains with the usual formalities . We attend to-day at

the special request of our departed Bro . Sinclair to pay our last tribute of affectionate esteem for him ; and although we are not clothed in the badges and insignia of that Order which he so greatly loved , our sorrow is not less nor our regret less deep .- IThis lamb ' s-skin , or white apron , with which twenty-five years ago he was invested when initiated into our ancient Craft , is the emblem of innocence and' the badge of a Mason . It is more ancient than the

golden fleece and Roman eagle , more honoured than the garter—it is the bond of friendship when it is worthily worn . This emblem I now deposit in the grave of our deceased brother . ( Here the apron was deposited in the grave . ) By it we are reminded of the universal dominion of death . The arms of friendship cannot interpose to prevent his coming ; the wealth of the world cannot purchase our release , nor will the innocence of

youth or thffcharms of beauty propitiate him . The coffin and the grave admonish us of our mortality , and that sooner or later these frail bodies must moulder in the tomb . ( The brethren , now following the example of the speaker , saluted the remains of the deceased in due form . ) Brethren , —The occasion on which we are assembled this day , reminds us of our frailty and mortality . " Alan goeth to his long home , and the mourners go about the

streets . " Often are we impressively reminded that " It is appointed unto all men once to die" —that "There is no discharge in that war ; " that the dust must return to the earth as it was , and the spirit unto God who gave it ! It has pleased God to remove from amongst us a brother whom we esteemed and loved . We shall see his face no more in our meetings : we shall hear his familiar voice no more . He is gone ! but we rejoice to think that he died

in that blessed hope of a future resurrection and a glorious immortality which our Order has always sought to cherish amongst its members . We hope , therefore , yet to meet him again when our earthly course shall also be ended ; and meanwhile it behoves us to lay to heart the lesson which his death teaches us—that in our following the example of his life , a life of piety and virtue , our own hope may be made brighter and surer . So may we be enabled

to take up with more joyful confidence the words which we find written in that Book which is the GreatXight of our Order : " Oh , death ! where is thy sting ? Oh , grave 1 ivher- is thy victory ? " a glorious , light breaking through the gloom which surrounds us , as we look forward to the resurrection of the deacl , when that which is sown in corruption shall be raised in incorruption ; when that which is sown in dishonour shall be raised in glory ; when that

which is sown in weakness shall be raised in power ; when this corruption shall put on incorruption , and this mortal shall put on immmortality , and death shall be swallowed up in victory ! Our departed . brotherwas exemplary in the discharge of every duty as a member of the Christian Church , in all the relations of domestic life , of general society , and of business , and likewise , we all well know , as a member of our Order . During his long life he consistently

maintained an honourable character ; and it is this day , with no ordinary degree of satisfaction , mingled with sadness as that feeling must be , that we pay the last tribute of regard to his memory . Long will it be ere we can forget him ! His absence will be felt as a blank in our meetings in which he has for so many years been so generally present , aiding by his wise counsel in all our work , and diffusing happiness around him by his amiability of manners ,

the natural outgoing of true benevolence of heart , and by the cheerfulness of his countenance and speech . He was , indeed , one of those who knew how to conjoin habitual seriousness with the frequent enjoyment of innocent mirth Religious and strict in all that belongs to morality , he had nothing about him of that austerity which sometimes renders good men disagreeable companions . When he entered a company , the faces of all present brightened up

at hi ? appearance , and although no one could less tolerate any improper jest , or expression of unbecoming levity , none was more ready to take part in such conversation as is calculated to afford agreeable relaxation to the mind and wholesome amusement . Our brother , whose loss this day we lament , has been taken away by an unexpected stroke whilst in the prime of life and full of activity of manhood . We hoped ,

and those connected with him by the most tender ties hoped , that he would still live lor many years . The great disposer of events has , in His infinite wisdom , and no doubt in His good as well as in His wisdom , ordered it otherwise . It is'for us reverently to bow our heads and adore . We are reminded also that life is very uncertain , and warned not to set our hearts too strongly on the things of the present world , but ever to live in preparation for

death , that we may be ready , however soon , however suddenly we may be called away . Alay we so live that all our days are spent in doing some good work , of which others may enjoy the benefit when we are gone , even if we have riot to see much of its results ourselves . It is not necessary that I shoulel say much of our late brother as a Freemason . You all know how attentive he was to all his duties as a member of his Lodge , and how admirably he

conducted himself in the various offices which he filled , and never was the harmony and prosperity of the Lodge promoted more by the manner in which any member discharged the duties of office . If the death of our brother has made a blank in our Lodge , how much more grievous must be the blank in the family of which he was the head ? We are required by that law which is all summed un in

love , to weep with those who weep ; and surely the present occasion must call forth our sympathy . The widow has a right to expect our kind regard , not onl y now in the time of deepest affliction , but henceforth continually , and whatever we can do to soothe her distress , or to promote her welfare , we will do . I am sure I speak the sentiment of you all , with cheerfulness and alacrity . And now , in conclusion , let me only express the hope that

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the lesson taught us may contribute not a little to our good , making us wiser and moving us to greater assiduity in all the duties of life . "The time is short , " how short we know not , but at most it can be but a little while till the last survivor of us all shall descend to the house of silence , the place appointed for all living . Let us listen , therefore , tothe voice that says to us , " Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do , do it with thy might : for there is work

no , nor device , nor knowledge , nor ' wisdom , in the grave , whither thou goest . " But " now is the accepted time ; now is the day of salvation ; " now is the time for earnest prayer and for earnest work . Let us resolve , whilst the remembrance of our brother and ot his grave is thus fresh in our minds , to be henceforth more religious than vie have heretofore been , and also more diligent in business ; redeeming the time for-every good

and useful purpose , so that we may press steadfastly along a path that ends not in gloom and darkness , but conducts to a land of brighter light than ever shines in this worlda land where thefe is no darkness or shadow of death , no night , no sin , no sorrow—a land of which the inhabitants shall no more say "I am weary , " and where all tears are wiped away from cheir eyes ! Bro . Smith then took the sprig of acacia from his coat and proceeded : "This

evergreen , which once marked the temporary resting-place of the deceased , is an emblem of our faith in the immortality of the soul . ' By this we are reminded that we have an immortal part within us that shall survive the grave , and which shall never , never die . ' Hy it we are admonished that , though , like our brother whose remains lie before us ,

we shall soon "be clothed in the habiliments of death-and deposited in the silent tomb , yet through our belief in the mercy of God , we may confidently hope that our souls may bloom in eternal spring . This , too ( the acacia ) , I deposit in the grave , with the final exclamation , 'Alas ! my brother . ' "

All the brethren in order now passed the grave , casting therein their sprigs of acacia , " wil h the touching words with which the ceremony was concluded . .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . VV . COTTRELL . We have again to chronicle the death of another wellknoivn , active , and highly respected Freemason in Liverpool , whose place in the Alasonic circle it will be difficult to fill . Bro . William Cottrell , residing in Great Crosshallstreet , has been ailing for some time , and his somewhat unexpected death , on Alonday week , caused considerable surprise and universal regret amongst those who knew him

best . The deceased has for a long series of years been permanently identified with he Craft and its Charities in . this district , and any more indefatigable worker in all that concerns the be-t interests of Freemasonry it would be difficult to' find . Bro . Cottrell , after fulfilling effectually many minor offices , was unanimously elected the VV . AI . of the Everton Lodge , No . S 23 ( one of the largest in the Province of West Lancashire ) , and at the timo of his death he was ,

one of its most prominent and popular P . M . ' s . He was also P . Z . of the chapter attached to Ihe Everton Lodge ; a Past Sjyeri-ign of the Red Cross Conclave , No . 77 , and for some time he has discharged with remarkable efficiency the oneious duties of 1 reasurer of the Liverpool Masonic Hall . Bro . Cottrell was highly esteemed by all who came into contact with him , and his death , at the age of fifty-eight has caused general regret , both in

Masonic and general circles . The respect cherished for the dead was shown by a very large attendanco-of Freemasons at the funeral , which took place at Anfield Cemetery on Friday , the 9 th inst ., amongst those present being many Provincial Grand Officers , present and past officers of the Everton Lodge , and others . The burial service was read by the Rev . T . Whalley , incumbent of St . John ' s Church , Liverpool , and the Rev . VV . M . Barrow . The . chief

mourners included a son and brother of the deceased , and Mr . H . Rowe , the Alessrs . Brew , and others . Among the Freemasons present were Bros . John Houlding , P . P * G . R . ; Councillor W . J . Lunt , J . Holland , VV . Williams , ¦ I . Boyle , T . Webster , H . Ashmore ( all P . M . ' s of 823 ); T . H . Carefull , VV . M . j J . Beesley , S . W . ; VV . Brassey , J . VV . ; J . Al . King , Sec . ; J . T . Callow , P . AL 673 , P . G . Treas . ; T . Chesworth , P . P . G . D . C . ( Cheshire ); R .

Washington , P . M . 1094 ; Hugh Williams , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; L . Peake , R . C . Yelland , P . M . 1094 ; R . R . Alartin , P . M . 1094 ; R . Warriner , P . AI . 1547 ; fi . A . Tobias , P . AI . 1502 ; M . Hart , P . AI . 1502 ; 1 . Jacobs , S . C . Harvey . VV . Simpson , R .. Martin , jun ., P . M . 11 S 2 ; John Williams , P . Ball , W . H . Ball , Joseph Wood ( Freemason ) , and others . The funeral arrangements were conducted by Alessrs . Waugh and Sons .

BRO . DR . HENRY . We regret to announce the death of this prominent Cumberland brother , after a long and painful illness , at the early age of thirty-seven years . An Irishman , he graduated M . D . at Dublin , and settled in Whitehaven in the year iSGG , when he entered into partnership with the late Bro . Dr . John Thompson , P . M . 119 , P . G . Treasurer of Cumberland and Westmorland , and brother of the present

Archbishop of V ork . This extensive and luccrative practice he eventually became the head of , and was for a number of years past greatly esteemed and respected hy his numerous patients—rich and poor alike—for his untiring energy and frank and hearty manner . In private life Dr . Henry was a true friend to the poor and distressed ; in fact his decease is a subject of regret in every circle of Whitehaven . He was Honorary Surgeon of the

Whitehaven and West Cumberland Infirmary , and took a deep nterest in its welfare and management . He was also Hon Assistant-Surgeon of the Whitehaven Rifle Volunteers . As a Freemason our departed brother had attained the highest honours in his Province . He was P . M . of Lodge 119 , and P . P . G . S . W ., P . Z . of the same chapter , and P . P . G . S . N . ; P . AL of Fletcher Lodge , Nc . 213 , M . M . M ., and P . P . G . S . W . ; and a P . S . of Dykes Conclave . No . 36 , Knights of Constantine . His portrait

in oil , was presented b y him to Lodge 119 some years ago . and joins one of many similar presentments of departed brethren , to be witnessed in the elaboratel y furnished Alasonic Hall in College-street , Whitehaven . Bro . Henry was naturally a main supporter of the charities connected with the Order ; indeed , his purse was always freely offered tor any ordinary or special appeal . His remains were followed to the grave by a numerous concourse of sorrowing friends , on Friday , the gth inst . Air . A . Henry , the well known and successtul barrister of the Northern circuit was his brother .