Presentation To Bro.W.D.P.Turnpenny.

Bro . E . ARMITAGE , P . M . 275 . begged to be allowed to congratulate the lodge on attaining its centenary . He had read the history of the lodge , and thought it most admirably indited . He was pleased to see such a large attendance , and trusted the lodge would prosper in the future as it had done in the past . Bro . N . PORRITT , W . M . 275 , read a congratulatory

address from bis lodge ; and good wishes were expressed from the Worship ful Masters of numerous lodges present . Bro . P . MACGREGOR , W . M ., said : Permit me , brethren , to tender you my most grateful thanks for your attendance here . I am proud of my lodge ; I am proud of presiding over such a magnificent gathering . I trust that the feeling we have shown this afternoon

may long continue , and I hope that the year , which is now young , will be a peaceful and prosperous one for us all . The lodge was then closed , and during the retirement of the D . P . G . M . and members of Prov . Grand Lodge , the recessional hymn— " Now the evening shadows closing "—was sung . The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet .

Ireland.

Ireland .

DUBLIN . Military Lodge ( No . 72 S ) . —This lodge met at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday evening , the 20 th inst ., for the purpose of installing officers for 1 S 93 . This meeting will long be remembered with pride and pleasure by the members , for on that occasion Bro . General Lord Viscount Wolseley , K . P ., G . C . B ., G . CM . C , Commander of the Forces in Ireland , was installed as W . M . in the presence

of a number of distinguished brethren of the Irish Craft . After labour , the brethren and their guests sat down to a very excellent banquet , and passed an exceedingly enjoyable evening . The toasts , which were responded to by the several recipients in the most felicitous terms , were interspersed with songs from various well known brethren , which

contributed largely to the enjoyment as well as to the harmony of the evening . In replyirg to the toast of his health , the W . M . referred in mcst feeling terms to his remembrance of his initiation in 72 S , in the year 1854 , and also to the gratification he experienced in being once more at home in the mother lodge after his long absence in

" Distant shores and foreign climes , " Although , when far from that little island lodge , he had always met the right hand of fellowship wherever he went , and from whomsoever of the brethren he met , be they of high degree or low . " Auld Lang Syne " brought to an appropriate close an evening , the prominent characteristics of which were those peculiarly Masonic ones , P . L . and II .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . THOMAS GATES , P . M . 1599 , P . Z . 862 . We regret to announce the death of Bro . T . Gates , P . M . 1599 , P-2- 862 , which occurred on the 16 th inst . ' , at 10 S , King Edward ' s-road , Hackney , leaving a family of four sons to mourn his loss . Bro . Gates was initiated in the Skelmcrsdale Lodge , on October 12 th , 1 S 76 , was Treasurer from 18 7 8 to 1 S 80 , and W . M . in 18 S 3 . He

was exalted in the Whittington Chapter , in 1 S 79 , being M . E . Z . in 1890 . He was also a supporter of the Masonic Charities . The first part of the burial service was performed b y the Rev . Morcom ( vicar ) , at St . Michael ' s and All Angel ' s Church , London Fields , our late brother having been Churchwarden . From thence the mourful cortege proceeded to Abney Park Cemetery ,

the chief mourners being his sons—Talhot , Alfred , Bertram , and Leslie ; his brothers-in-law , J . VV . and C . W . Hammond ; and Messrs . F . W . Berk , H . Smith , J . J . Truran , and Dr . Slyman , and other members of the family , also many of his Masonic friends , among whom , representing his lodge and chapter , were Bros . A . and C . E . Cove , G . Thompson , P . M . ; G . Larker , P . M . and

Sec ; E . L . Miroy , P . M . ; Enos Howes , P . M . ; F . W . Horn , F . Dewsberry , P . M . ; C . H . A . Harris , P . M . ; T . Holmes , N . Hills , Harrison , H . Dehane , M . E . Z . 862 ; J . Crane , P . M . 939 ; F . Newport , and A . Cuniot ! Numerous wreaths were sent b y friends , and also b y the lodge and chapter . Comp . Weaver was prevented attending by the death of one of his daughters .

BRO . S . RAWSON , P . D . G . M . CHINA . Though for some years past Bro . Rawson had not taken an active part in Masonry , he was nevertheless among our most distinguished members , and the regret which will be felt at his death will be as sincere as it is general . He was initiated in the Lodge of Industry and Perseverance , No . 109 , Calcutta , in 1841 ,

and the year following , on visiting England , was elected a joining member of Grand Master ' s Lodge , No . 1 , of which , some time later , he was chosen W . M . He was exalted to the Royal Arch Masonry in the Madras presidency , and , on again taking up his residence in China in 1843 , devote .-d himself heart and soul to Masonic pursuits . It was mainl y through his

instrumentality that the Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 501 , Shanghai , was established , and in 1847 had the honour of being appointed the first District Grand Master for China . In 18 52 he received the further appointment of Grand Superintendent for the same district , while in the following year he laid the foundation stone , with Masonic ceremonies , of the Masonic Hall , at Hong Kong , On

Obituary.

this occasion his great services to the Craft were recognised by the presentation of a magnificent testimonial , consisting of a beautiful piece of Chinese silver-work , contributed by the Hong Kong brethren , and a valuable service of plate , contributed hy those of Canton . He was advanced to the Mark Degree in Hong Kong , and in due course was elected Master of the lodge , but ,

finding on his return to England that his Mark honours had been irregularly conferred , he joined the Bon Accord Lodge , then working under a warrant from the Bon Accord Chapter , Aberdeen , but now on the roll of Mark Grand Lodge . In 1857 he appears to have been appointed by Bro . Lord Leighthen , G . M . M . M ., Prov . G . Master for China , but his patent was only

discovered some 20 years later among the Mark Archives . He also won distinction in the ranks of Templar Masonry ; was E . C . in the Cross of Christ Encampment in the year in which it changed its title to St . George , a founder of the Celestial encampment at at Shanghai , and P . G . Commander for China . He had taken the 33 ' in the Ancient and Accepted Rite , and

about a dozen years since was Inspector-General of the Eastern Degree , while in the Royal Order of Scotland he was a Past Prov . S . G . Warden , and was also a member of the Allied Masonic Degrees . Many other offices had been held by him at divers times during his career , and among the lodges and chapters which will be more immediately affected by his death may be mentioned the Prince of Wales Chapter , No . 259 , the

Friends-in-Council Lodge , No . 1383 , in which he formerly held the post of Treasurer ; the Friends-in-Council Chapter , of which he was a P . Z ., and the Studholme Rose Croix Chapter , No . 67 . As regards our Charitable Institutions he had also done good service in their behalf , having served the office of Steward for all three , and having qualified as a Vice-President of the two Schools and a Life Governor of

the Benevolent Institution . Bro . Rawson died at his residence in Upper Norwood on Sunday , and his funeral took place at Brookvvood on Thursday .

BRO . W . POORE , I . P . M . 1580 . We regret to announce the death of Bro . W . Poore , I . P . M . of the Cranbourne Lodge , No . 1580 , Hatfield , who , on September last , had conferred upon him , in recognition of his services , the office of Prov . J . G . Warden of Hertfordshire . The sad event took place

at his residence on Saturday last , and the funeral , on Thursday at Highgate Cemetery , was attended b y not a few of those who knew our deceased brother very intimately in Freemasonry . Bro . Poore was also P . M . of 1306 , P . Z . of 186 , P . M . of Panmure Mark Lodge , No . 139 , P . P . J . G . D . of Middx . and Surrey , M . C . C . of 2076 , and a member of St . George ' s Chapter , 18

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BRO . CHAS . S . LEE , whose installation as first W . M . of St . Martin ' s Lodge , No . 2455 , is reported in another column , was initiated in the Royal Commemoration Lodge , No . 1585 , in February , 1882 , and joined the Skelmcrsdale

Lodge , No . 1599 , in November , 1883 . After filling all the offices , he became W . M . in 18 91 . He is a member of the Albion Royal Arch Chapter , No . 9 , and a Life Governor of the R . M . I , for Hoys , for which he was a Steward at . the Festival in June last .

1 he new session of Parliament will commence on Tuesday next , the 31 st inst ., and the u-ual circulars by the Whips ot both parties in both Houses have been issued . On Monday the Prime Minister and the Ministerial leader in the House of Lords , as well as the Marquis of Salisbury and Mr . A . ) . Balfour , M . P ., will , as usual , entertain at dinner the leading members of their respective parties .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

CYPRUS . St . Paul ' s Lodge ( No . 2277 ) . —The installation meeting was hr-ld on Friday , the iSth ult ., in the Masonic Rooms , Limassol . There were present Bros . W . Kiddle , W . M . ; J . P . White , I . P . M . and Treas . ; G . Meyer , S . W . ; J . W . Williamson , J . W . ; H . Kemp , Sec . ; G . Rossides , S . D . ; A . Jones , I . D . ; H . Braggi tit and W . Phillips , Stwds . ; G . R . Harriott , P . P . G . M .

Wigton and Kir . ( S . C ); C . Christian , J . Carageorgiades , E . Daliti , VV . G . Flower , E . Longcroft , H . Armstrong , J . P . Foscolo , J . Evans , T . Green , and G . M . Osborne . Visitors : Bros . L . Thackwell , P . M . 2195 , and C . James , 1926 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the report of the Audit Committee , showing a good balance in hand and that 10 guineas had

been given to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , was read and adopted . Bro . G . E . C . Meyer , S . W ., was then presented to the W . M . by Bro . G . R . Harriott , whereupon a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . G . E . C Meyer duly placed in the chair of K . S . The W . M . was assisted in the installation ceremony by Bro . White , who proclaimed the newly-installed W . M . and presented the working tools , and by Bro . G . R . Harriott , who

gave the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . Kiddle , I . P . M . ; A . Jones , S . W . ; G . Rossides , J . W . ; VV . Phillips , Sec . ; H . Kemp , S . D . ; H . Armstrong , J . D . ; E . Longcroft , Org . ; G . Osborne , D . C ; T . Green , I . G . ; and W . G . Flower and H . Baggiotti , Stwds . The W . M . then presented a Past Master ' s jewel to the retiring W . M ., who acknowledged the gift in fee-ling terms . A vote of thanks was then tendered to Bro . Harriot for his

kindness in riding 4 6 miles from Laruaca to assist at the installation , and to Bro . L . Thackwell , P . M . 2195 , which was duly acknowledged . Routine business having been completed , the lodge was closed . The brethren re-assembled in the Issotes Club at a Masonic ball , which was kept up with spirit till 3 a . m . next morning . IWost of the brethren are of opinion that it is a more suitable way to celebrate the installation of a W . M . by having an entertainment at which their wives and sweethearts can attend than a banquet for men onl / .

Masonic Meetings (Metropolitan)

MASONIC MEETINGS ( METROPOLITAN )

For the week ending Saturday , February . 1 , | 8 < J SATURDAY , JANUARY a 8 . CRAFT LODGES . 1639 , Henry Muggeridge , Anderton's Hotel . 1506 , Orpheus , Holborn Restaurant .

LODOXI AND CHAPTERS or INSTRUCTION . Alexandra Palace , Station Hotel , Cambeiwell New-road , at J . 30 . Chiswick , Windsor Castle Hot ., King-st ., Hammersmith , at 7 . 30 . Duke of Connaught , Navarino Tavern , Navarino-road , Dalston , at 8 . Eccleston , Bro . Dickie's , 13 , Cambridge-street , Pimlico , at } . Finsbury Park , Cock Tavern , at 8 ,

King Harold , Four Swans , Waltham Cross , at 7 . Manchester , Old King ' s Arms , Poland-street , W ., at 8 . Percy , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 . Star , Dover Castle , Broadway , Deptford , S . E ., at J . Urban , Freemasons' Hall . Vitruvian , Duke of Albany Hotel , Kitto-road , St . KathertneV park , Hatcham , S . E ., at 7 . 30 . Mount Sinai Chapur , Red Lion Ho ., 14 , King-st ., Regent-st ., W „ 8

RovAt . ARCH CHAPTER , ' 1 * 9 , Sphinx , Surrey Masonic Hall . MONDAY , JANUARY 30 . CRAFT Looms . 79 , Pythagorean , Ship Tavern , Grcenwicli , 1613 , Bayard , 33 , Goldcn-sqnarc . 1745 , Fnrringdon Without , Holborn Viaduct Hotel .

Looms ANO CUAPTIRS or INSTRUCTION , Blackheath , Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Heme Hill , at 8 . Carnarvon , Manchester Hotel , Aldcrsgaie-street , at 6 . 30 . wDoorn , Eagle Hotel , Snaresbrook , at 8 . Cripplegate , Goldsmiths' Arms , Gutter-lane , at 6 , 30 . Egyptian , Atlantic Tavern , Atlantic-road , Brixton , at 8 . Eleanor , Rose and Crown , High Cross , Tottenham , at 8 . tiyde Park , Prince ot Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terr ., Blshop's-rd .,

Paddington , at 8 . rtlngsland , Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., at 8 . 30 . Marquees of Ripon , Lord Stanley , Paragon-road , Mare-st ., at 8 . Metropolitan , Moorgate Tavern , 13 , Finsbury-pavement , at { . 30 . Neptune , Uauden hotel , Clapham , S . W ., at 7 . 30 . Perseverance , Ye Old Cheshire Cheese , 13 , Addle-street , Wood street , E . C ., at 7 . Rose ot Denmark , L . h S . W . R . Institute , Wandsworth-rd ., 7 . 30 . Royal Arthur , Prince of Wales Hotel ( opposite Wimbledon

Karlway Station ) , at 7 . 30 . Royal Commemoration , Railway Hotel , Putney , at 8 . St . Ambrose , Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Ken sington , at 8 . St . James ' s Union , St . James ' s Restaurant ( Piccadilly entrance ) at 8 . St . Luke ' s , Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Ohelsea , at 8 . St . Mark ' s , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road . Savage Club , Albion Tavern , Russell-street , at 8 ,

Sincerity , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street , at 8 . Stociiwell , White Hart , Abchurch-lane , E . C , at 6 . Tyssen-Amherst , Amherst Club , Amherst-road , Hackney , and and 4 th Mon ., at 8 . United Military , Earl of Chatham , Thomas-st ., Woolwich , 7 . 3 s Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd ., Upper Norwood , * . Upton , Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , E ., at 8 .

Walthams . ow , I he Chequers , High-street , walthamstow , at 8 . Wellington , White Swan Hotel , High-street , Depttord , at 8 . Zetland , York and Albany , Park-street , Regent's Park , at 8 , Doric C / iupKr , Duke's Head , 79 , Whitechapel-road , at 6 . Hope Chapter , Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich , at 8 , Israel Chapter , Tripp's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Luurt-ruad , Lewis Chapler , King ' s Arms Hotel , Wood Green , N ., at 8 . North London Chapter , Grosvenor Hotel , Canonbriry , at 7 . 30 .

ROVAL ARCH CIIAI'T KKS , lf ? 8 , Jnppn , Guildhall Tavern . 1201 , llcier : tic , Freemasons' Hall . TUESDAY , JANUARY 31 . CRAFT LITDGK . 141 , Faith , Anderton ' s Hotel .

Looms AND CUAPTIRS OP INSTRUCTION . rlrixton , Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , Heme Hill , S . E . at 8 . Capper , City Arms , St . Mary Axe , at 6 . Clarence and Aviindale , Masonic Hall , Lcytonstnne E . a 8 constitutional , Bedford Hotel , Southampton Buildings , at 7 . Chaucer , Tbe Old White Hart , High-street , Borough , at 8 . Clarence , IA , Fitzroy-square , at 7 . 30 .