Masonry's Objects And Ends.

We are creatures of example , and what others see us do , or fail to do , will most assuredly lead those to whom our influence extends to follow in our footsteps . The listening ear , the instructive tongue , and the faithful breast , admonish us to exercise due caution , and be guided by wisdom and prudence in all things pertaining to our own and our neig hbour ' s welfare , both as to the present and future of our lives—for it is an incontrovertible truth that " as we sow we shall also reap . " If we sow sparingly we shal

also reap sparingly . We should " make toourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness , so that when we fail they may receive us into everlasting habitations . " We should so use the things of this world as that they shall contribute to our own good and to the good of others around us . And just here the lessons of Freemasonry , which are deduced from the rule and , guide of our faith , come to our aid , and point out the way in which we ' should walk , so that we may get good to ourselves by doing good to others .

The objects and ends of Freemasonry must ever be kept prominently in view . To lose sight of these , or to live neglectful of them , would be to miss entirely the golden opportunity of life , the result of which could be naught but a signal failure . " To do good as we have opportunity " is the highest dictate of reason , and no good Mason can afford to sit idly down and let the opportune moment slip from him . The time to reap is at the

season of harvest , when the golden grain bows its head with ripe fruits and invites the reaper to thrust in the sickle and gather of the abundance of the earth's productions , that the bins may be filled and the heart of the sturdy yeoman made glad . The time to express the juice of the grape is when the vintage , fully ripe , has been gathered into the vats , that the presses may burst out with the new wine .

These impressive words are constantly sounding in our ears : " Go work in my vineyard , and whatsoever is right I will give thee . " The wise man and Mason gives heed to this injunction , and works whilst it is called to-day —Voice of Masonry .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

New Forest Lodge , No . 319 . The monthly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Lymington , on the 14 th instant , the brethren assembling at noon in consequence of thc amount of business on the agenda paper . There was a large attendance , the ceremonies including that of initiation , taising and passing , the W . M ., Bro . R . L . Gent , being assisted by Past Masters Algar and Catt . This was the day for the election of a Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , and the unanimous choice of the

brethren fell upon Bro . G . S . Love , S . W ., who will be duly installed next month . Bro . R . E . J acknian , P . M ., who was elected Treasurer on the death of Bro . H , Doman , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected , and Bro . Bailey was elected Tyler . Bro . Algar P . M ., was re-elected the lodge ' s representative on the Provincial Charities' Committee . Theservicesof Bro . Gent during thc past year were suitably alluded to , and it was unanimously decided to present him with a Past Master's jewel in gold at the termination

of his very successful year of office . At the close of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the Bugle Hotel to partake of a banquet provided by Bro . F . M . Dore , when a very enjoyable time was spent , reference being made to Bro . Gent's able services , and the best of good wishes being extended to Bro . Love , of Bournemouth , that his coming year of oflice would be a time of much pleasure to him and the brethren , . and that the lodge under his rule would continue to increase and prosper .

Clapton Lodge , No . 1365 . An emergency meeting of this distinguished lodge was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , E . C ., on the 16 th inst ., when there were present Bros . T . T . Gething , W . M . ; F . Orfeur , S . W ., W . M . elect ; F . J . Thayre . J . W . ; W . Blackburn , P . M ., Treas . ; W . D . Church , P . M ., Sec ; G . Schilling , b . D . ; H . J . Dyer and A . W . Diamond , Stwds . ; A . Tucker , P . M . ; Arthur H . Church , P . M . ; W . Finch , P . M . ; F . C . Lintott , P . M . ; W . IL Caton , P . M . ; J . Dolman , Edwd . Sienesi , G . Taylor , F . J . Thurston , W . D . Seaton , S . T . Green , E . Wildash , H . H . Boiven , Harry Green , H . Martin , Tyler : and R . T . West .

After the accounts of the lodge had been audited , the brethren adjourned to a substantial supper . The VV . M ., Bro . Gething , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in brief but eloquent terms . Bro . VV . D . Church , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Gething , "

remarking that that was the ' ast occasion on which he would be toasted as Master of the Clapton Lodge , as at the next meeting he would be on the shelf of the Past Masters , During his happy and successful year of oflice he had made a splendid W . M ., and was a good friend , who was held in high esteem , and made more dearer to them than when he was installed , and they were all proud of him .

Bro . Gelling , W . M ., in reply , said that was the last time he would have the honour to respond as Master , and his first duty was to thank his very efficient oflicers for their great assistance to him during his term of oflice , as without that his small efforts would have been of no avail , and might he urge that he had attempted to cirry ou ; his duties with a conscientious feeling . He was sorry that he had not had any initiates , but

he had done a little for the Boys' Festival , as hc took up as Steward the substantial amount of £ 145 , and was the ninth on the list . He was very proud of that result , as he felt he had done something for the Charities . He could not resume his seat without referring to Bro . II . II . Bowen , who acted as hon . Secretary for the summer outing of the lodge , and he thanked him on behalf of the members for his great energies , which made the outing a complete success .

In giving "The W . M . elect , Bro . F . Orfeur , " tbe W . M . wished him a very happy and prosperous year of oflice . Bro . F . Orfeur , on rising to respond , was well received . He said it seemed only a

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few years when he was initiated in the lodge , when he sat in a certain chair , and the time had nearly arrived when he would be in the chair . He hoped to be as efficient as the W . M ., and if he turned out as successful he would be satisfied . His aim would be to do everything that was possible to make the lodge " go " as it had done in the past , and to remain the happy family as they had always been , and he appreciated the great honour they had conferred upon him by unanimously electing him W . M .

The W . M . proposed " The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " and said that no words of his were necessary to extol the great things they had done for the lodge . Bro . W . Finch , P . M ., responded for the P . Ms ., and stated that the W . M . had that evening reached the end of his tether , and he would be received with acclamation by the P . Ms , because he had given satisfaction to them in every way . Bro . W . Blackburn , P . M ., Treas , also acknowledged the toast , congratulating the members on the flourishing condition of the lodge , with a good balance in hand . They all regretted that the W . M ' s . year of office had come to an end , but in his successor , Bro . Orfeur , they had a good man and Mason .

Bro . W . D . Church , P . M ., Sec , said he could only reiterate what the Treasurer had stated as to the funds . As to his duties , he hoped tn retain his office under the coming !< ., -who -would be able to carry out his position second to none , and if he wis so honoured he would do so in the future , as he hoped he had done in the past , his very utmost to promote the interests of their good lodge . As his last word as W . M ., Bro . Gething stated that their esteemed Bro . Dyer was

advocating the cause of Dorothy Mane Henry , a candidate for the October election for the Girls' Masonic School , and he urged the members to give it their earnest support , as it was a very deserving case . The Tyler ' s toast ended a very enjoyable evening .. Bros . Harry Green , E . Sienesi , and Arthur Church , P . M ., vocally entertained the brethren . Bro . Green contributed three songs in his best style , and his efforts were much appreciated .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Ivor Hael Chapter , No . 34 . The iustallation meeting of the above chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Newport ( Mon . ) , on the : 26 th ult . III . Bro , W . H . Williams , 30 ° , M . W . S . in the chair , was well supported by his oflicers . Amongst those present were : III . Bros . Col . Lyne , 32 , P . M . W . S . ; J . H . Taylor , 31 ° , P . M . W . S ; T . J . Jones ,-30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; and Alfred Taylor , P . M . W . S . ; and Bros . S . G . Homfray , E . W . Schofield , T . Payne Kerman , R . A . Forsyth , S . Dean , E . W . Evans , and others . Visitors : Bros . II . Bryon

Crouch , M . W . S ., 115 ; and H . Frazer , Prelate , 115 . Apologies were read from Bros . John Shaw , P . M . W . S ., 115 , and Dr . De Vere Hunt , 2 nd Gen . 115 , from Paris . VV . Bros . Piilingcr and Chambers , W . Ms , respectively of Albert Edward and Isca Lodges , were perfected by 111 . Bro . J . H . Taylor , 31 , in his usual impressive manner , after which the M . W . S . elect , Bro . T . P . Garrett , was installed by 111 . Bro . j . H . Taylor , 31 ° , who theninvested his oflicers as follows : Bros . R . A . Forsyth , Prelate ; E . VV . Scholield , ist General ; Sam Dean , 2 nd General ; S . G . Homfray , Marshal ; E . I . Whitley ,

Raphael ; R . M . Keating , Herald ; and C . C . Powell , Capt . of Guard ; III . Bros . J . H . Taylor , 31 ° , Recorder and Treasurer ; W . H . Williams , 31 ° , D . C ; and T . J . Jones , 30 , Almoner ; and Bro . E . W . Evans , Outer Guard . III . Bro . VV . H . Williams , 30 , the retiring M . W . S ., presented a handsome M . W . S . 's collar and jewel to the chapter , a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the donor and recorded in the minutes . The banquet was held at the Westgate Hotel , and done ample justice to . 'Ihe usual loyal and Rose Croix toasts were duly honoured .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . T . LIVINGSTONE . On Tuesday , thc 14 th instant , there passed away Bro . Thomas Livingstone , generally known as the ' * Captain , " having for many years been captain of a Mediterranean merchantman . Hc died at his own house in Thorne . He had been much out of health for a long period , but only took to his bed some six weeks ago . from which time he gradually grew weaker until the end came . Bro .

Livingstone was the manager at Thorne of the British Moss Litter Company , Limited , in which he was financially interested . In his earlier days Bro . Livingstone had been a captain in the merchant service , and had seen much of foreign lands . Beneath an exterior that seemed at times a little brusque there beat a very kindly heart . His brisk and cheery presence will be much missed in the town of his adoption , where he had resided for a good many years . He was

always a willing and liberal contributor to any object in which his fellow-townsmen were interested , and his death on many grounds is generally regretted . He never sought public oflice , indeed , he was of the type to whom such duties as pertain to the membership of boards and councils would have been irksome . At the same time he was by no means indifferent to the proper conduct of such matters . He devoted many leisure hours to the fashioning of things in woodhis chief hobby—and proved himself an amateur artificer of no mean order . He

was 66 years of age , married , but had no children . He was buried on Friday , the 17 th instant , at Thorne Parish Church , Bro . J . J . Littlewood , Chap ., conducting the ceremony . The coffin was literally covered with wreaths from the many who respected and loved him . He was initiated many years ago in the Neptune Lodge , No . 419 , joined the Friendship Lodge , No . 27 S , Gibraltar , in 1 SS 3 , and St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 2259 , Thome , in iSSS . He never took office except that of Almoner . Bro . J . Constable , Sec . 2259 , P . P . G . S . B ., and Bro . W . Martin were amongst those who followed him to the grave .

BRO . FREDERICK CHAPMAN . Bro . Frederick Chapman ( late Regimental Sergeant-Major of the ist Royal Dragoons ) , head porter of Lincoln ' s Inn , and Tyler of the Chancery Bar Lodge , No . 2456 , died of cancer at the Old Gate House , Lincoln ' s Inn , on Monday last .

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