Craft Masonry.

Bro . W . D . Church , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " observing that he had been an excellent ruler , and he was beloved by all . He had had a splendid year of oflice—no one could wish for a better—and when he went on the Past Master ' s shelf he felt he would continue to do his utmost for the welfare of the lodge . He came into the chair with their best wishes , and he would go out of office with their earnest thanks for his great services .

Bro . J . D . Geddes , W . M ., said it was somewhat sad to have to respond for the last time as W . M ., but against that it was a consolation to know that the little he had done had given satisfaction , and he appreciated the remarks of Bro . Church in proposing the toast . He had always been received in a cordial and kindly minner , which was an ample return for his services . He acknowledged the great assistance he had received from his ollicers , and he thanked them and the members lor all their kimlneses to him , which he should never forget .

The W . M . proposed " The Worshipful Master Elect , Bro . A . H . Church . " He Faid that no words of his were needed to commend the toast , because a Board of Installed Masters had that evening given him a good verdict . He had an excellent father to guide him , and his qualifications were of the highest order , and he would keep well to the front the well-known reputation of the lodge . Bro . A . H . Church responded , remarking that the Past Masters had ratified his

election , and he was beginning to realise the responsibilities of his high office . They would perhaps be surprised to know that he intended to reappoint the present Secretary . He hoped to fulfil his obligations to their satisfaction , as no effort would be wanting on his part . He would like to have a few initiates , but as they were a large Iodge , there was no occasion to go in the bye ways to find new blood , and , in conclusion , he thanked lhe members for the great honour in electing him Master of the Clapton Lodge .

At the request of the W . M ., Bro . W . Blackburn , P . M ., gave "The Visitors , " remarking that their guests were very few , but they were not strangers , and they were very glad to see them . He coupled with the toast the names of Bro . E . J . Wickenden , who was son-in-law of ( heir dear late Bro . Fairclough , and Bro . R . T . VVest . Bro . Wickenden , in reply , thanked the members for their hearty welcome . When he was asked by the W . M . to come that evening he felt he could not refuse , and he accepted the invitation after much consideration . He was much struck with the way the

members had testified to the esteem they felt for Bro . Fairclough ' s memory , and it was a great b ' ow to him that he should never meet him again in a Iodge . He was respected by all he came in contact with , and was beloved by all his family . Personally he was more than a father to him in every way , and had given him good advice on all occasions . He remembered when he ( Bro . Fairclough ) installed Bro . Geddes as his successor , that his last words were " it is well done , admit us to the Grand Lodge above . " If we could live up to the principles he ( Bro . Fairclough ) lived up to , we should all be able to say it is " well done . "

Bro . R . T . West also responded , and the Tyler ' s toast follo . ved , which brought the proceedings to a close . During the evening Bros . A . H . Church , H . Green , P . Becker , and E . J . H . Livett entertained the brethren with some excellent songs .

y-cacia Lodge , No . 2321 . The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Riwsuisquare , Bradford , on Thursday , the 2 nl ult ., and , notwithstanding the fine summer weather , was very numerously attended . Bro . Samuel Robinson , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . John Niven , P . M . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ; J . T . Last , P . M ., Sec ; R . S . Hird , J . W . ; C . J . Paul , as S . D . ; J . W . Bland , J . D . ; John Harland , I . G . j A . Swaine , Org . ; T . P . Sykes , Steward ; H . Holme ? , Tvler ; Hedley , F . Betteridge , R . B . Nichols , W . S . Smith , and F . Kinder . Visitors : Bros .

C . L . Mason , P . M . 304 . P . P . G . W . ; H . S . Holdsworth , P . M . 40 S , P . P . G . D . C . ; R . Fisher , P . M . 1221 , P . P . G . Sid . Kr . ; F . G . Dimery , P . M ., W . M . 20 G 9 , P . P . G . P . Somerset ; A . Robertshaw , P . M . 44 S , Prov . G . D . C . ; E . W . Hainsworth , P . M . 304 ; W . S . Milligan , W . M . 40 S ; R . Hodgson , P . M . 44 S ; J . Milligan , I . G . 44 S ; S . Hanson , 44 S ; J . Whiteley , 44 S ; C . Rose , J . D . 44 S ; G . Whiteley , Stwd . 44 S ; J . S . Hartley , 44 S ; W . Oates , 44 S ; H . E . Hodgson , D . C . 603 j G . R . Pearson , Org . 1302 ; J . Douglas , 1302 ; James Buckley , Sec . 20 G 9 ; G . J . F . Watson , 20 C 9 ; W . Bailey , 124 S ; and C . F . Forshaw , 295 .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved , the W . M . called upon Bro . Alfred Robertshaw , P . M . 408 , P . G . D . C , who most ably assisted by a number of the brethren of St . James Lodge , No . 4 jS , Halifax , most admirably worked the first four Sections of the Lecture in the First Degree , after which , on the motion of Bro . Last , P . M ., Sec , seconded by Bro . Niven , P . M ., and upported by the W . M , a most cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Robertshaw and the brethren who had assisted him in working the lecture , which was directed to be recorded on the minutes . Bro . Robertshaw suitably responded .

After " Hearty good wishes " from the numerous visitors , the lodge was closed , and an adjournment made for refieshment . The usual lojal and Masonic toists having bsen disposed of , the W . M . proposed "The Health of Bro . Robertshaw and the brethren who had assisted him with the lecture in the lodge room . " This was most cordially received , and suitably acknowledged by Bro . Robertshaw

who expressed the pleasure it had afforded him and his colleagues to visit the lodge and work lhe Sections , and if it only had the effect of stimulating the members to study the litual , ar . d that which underlie the ritual , of Freemasonry , he was sure that they would he amply repaid for any trouble entailed , and he and his colleagues from No . 44 S would be more than compensated for their visit to the lodge . He was impressed with the close attention which the brethren had given to the working of the Sections , and he appreciated ihe remarks which the members who had spoken had made regarding the work of thc

evening . In submitting the toast of " the Visitors , " the Worshipiul Master gave them a very hearty welcome , and remarked that at a summer meeting , when there were so many outside counter attractions , he considered it a compliment to that or any other lodge when 28 visitors , principally from neighbouring towns , could be induced to visit the lodge , and he felt sure that they had all appreciated the treat which Bro . Robertshaw had afforded them . Lodge Acacia was always open to the reception of visitors , and he ( the W . M . ) hoped they would repeat the visit as early and as often as they could conveniently do so .

Bro . C . L . Mason , P . M . 304 , P . P . G . W ., responding for the visitors , stated that he was present at the consecration of the lodge , and was glad to have had the opportunity of paying a visit . As an old worker of the lectures , he had been much gratified at the very able and careful manner in which Bro . Robertshaw and his colleagues had done their woik , and hc recommended the members of the lodge to take up the study and working of the lectures , and he was sure they would feel themselves amply repaid . Bro . W . S . Milligan , W . M . 44 S , also responded , and concluded a few interesting remarks by cordially inviting the members of the Iodge to pay the St . James ' s Lodge a fraternal visit .

Other teasls , including "The Worshipful Master , " "Th ; Past Masters , " and "The Oflicers" having btcn duly honoured , the Tyler ' s toast closed a most pleasant ar . d interesting meeting . During the evening songs and recitations were given by Bios . Sykes , Swaine , Kinder , Milligan , Hanson , and Watson .

Lodge Of Instruction.

Lodge of Instruction .

PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 65 . The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 26 th inst ., al the Weavers' Arms , London Wall , E . C , when there were present Bros . Greig , W . M . ; William Baker , S . W . ; Spencer , J . W . ; D . Harlow , P . M ., Preceptor ; Meadows , Sec . ; E . Croft Wise , S . D . ; j . G . Robeson , J . D . ; Cranston , I . G . ; Emden , P . M . ; Levy , Rix , Drake , Pepc , Hill , White , Callingham , C . Batt , and Shipman .

The lodge was opened in due form , and lhe minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . lhe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Emden acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The lodge was then resumed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Shipman answered the questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree . The lodge was then resumed in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Chapman acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree and closed in due form .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . WILLIAM HILL WADHAM . We announce with regret the death of Bro . William Hill Wadham , S . D . f the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642 , P . M . Earl of Carnarvon Mark Lod ge and P . S . N . Earl of Carnarvon Chapter . -The deceased had lived in retirement for some years at 154 , Lancaster-road , North Kensington , where he died on the 7 th instant from paralysis , at the age of 6 3 years . The funeral took place on the

following Tuesday at Kensal Green Cemetery . The mourners who followed were Messrs . J . Wadham , E . Hill , J . Marks , G . Marks , W . Wadham , A . H Pickman , J . H . Watson , and Goodl . itte ; and Bros . James Wadham , McGavey Dr . Pocock , D . P . Cima , P . G . Trers . ; Gray , Middleweek , and S . H . Parkhouse , Among those present at the funeral were the following members of the lodge and chapter : Bros . J . M . Huish , W . M . ; Henry Foskett , S . W . * , j . French , I . W .

R . C . Green , P . M ., Sec . ; J . S . Adkins , P . M ., I . G . ; Ii . Handover , Steward-W . J . Mason , P . M ., P . G . D . Surrey ; George Davis , P . M . ; Philip Monson ' P . M . ; G . W . Passinghain , Armfield , Montague , Dallaway , Ernest Day , and many others . Many splendid wreaths were sent , including a beautiful emblem representing a square and compasses in pink and white flowers , from the members of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge .

BRO . GEORGE MELLOR , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . E . LANCASHIRE . An old and honoured townsman of Ashton-under-Lyne passed away on the 14 th instant in the person of Bro . George Mellor . For three years past he had been in very indifferent health , and though he occasionally drove out he was little seen in public , and was unable to take any part in public affairs . Though precluded , however , from any active participation in matters which at one time su

much engaged him , his spirit was still in sympathy with all that concerned the welfare of his native town . Three weeks ago he was compelled to lay up , and , as already stated , he passed peacefully away in his Soth year on the day specified . Our deceased brother , who , for 20 years had held the office of Deputy Prov . Grand Master of East Lancashire , was initiated in the Minerva Lodge , No . 300 , on the 13 th of April , 1 S 43 . On the Sth of January , 1857 , he was installed W . M

of the lodge by Bro . Pitt , Prov . G . D . C . for East Lancashire . The records of the lodge show that on April 19 th , 1 S 62 , Bro . George Mellor laid the foundation stone of the Ashton Parish Church Schools . In 1 S 73 he was once more unanimously elected W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing 12 months , and about two years later was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , in testimony of the high esteem in which he was held , and especially in recognition of

his having a second time held the office of Worshipful Master , It was on the 5 th of August , 1875 , that the Right Worshipful Grand Master of the Province of East Lancashire appointed him to the position of Deputy Prov . Grand Master on the death of Bro . W . R . Callender , who had previously held the office . On the 13 th of April , 1893 , a large number of brethren of the Minerva Lodge , and visitors from other parts of the province , dined at the Pitt and Nelson ,

and afterwards presented Bro . Mellor with a silver loving cup , to commemorate the attainment of his 50 th anniversary in Masonry . The presentation was made by the then Mayor of the borough , Bro . Ely Andrew , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., who spoke in eulogistic terms of the services rendered by Bro . Mellor to the lodge and to the Craft generally . Again , on the 17 th of May , 1893 , Bro . Mellor was the recipient of a special mark of honour from the Masonic Order of East Lancashire .

On that date the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held in the Armoury at Ashton , under the presidency of the R . W . Bro . Colonel Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie , P . G . W . of England , Prov . G . M . In his annual report to the Grand Lodge , Bro . John Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec , thus refers to the matter : " Our Worshipful Deputy Grand Master is to-day the recipient of a mark of respect from the lodges and brethren of the province , from whom he has won

their esteem and affection , and is worthy to receive all honour . " The Prov . ( J , Master , in calling upon Bro . J . H . P . Leresche to make the presentation , spoke of him and eulogised his character in terms whicli will be re-echoed by all whe knew him intimately , even outside the ranks of Freemasonry . He said "lie could hardly do justice to the unanimous and fraternal affection which he kneiv was felt by that large assembly for one who was so worthy of receiving it . Thej

had come there that day as Masons and as brethren to honour one who had tor 5 c long years trod the path of their ancient and honourible Order . Their Depjtj Grand Master was one who had carried out with honour to himself and credit to the Order the principles of Freemasonry . It was not given to every min to hive that nice , genial , kindly , and friendly disposition which was a distinguishing characteristic of their worthy brother , George Mellor He was

beloved by his fellow townsmen and adored by the Masons of the province . Ht was also beloved and esteemed by his friends and relations . He was an hon-jur to the borough of Ashton-under-Lyne , and a brilliant gem among the living ornaments of thc Masonic Order He had during his life made no enemies , but gained many friends He had been distinguished bj sound judgment , great discretion in speech , and his character stood in honour and

dignity very high . " A handsomely-bound address testified to the high regard in which he was held by the brethren of the Province of East Lancashire and their appreciation of his services as Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and congratulated him on the occasion of the completion of his 50 th year as a Mason and a continuous member of the lodge in which he " first saw the light of Masonry . " '" addition to the address , the presentation consisted of a valuable service of pla ' :

comprising a massive silver tray , silver centrepiece , handsome silver bowl , ana companion silver bowl ; and for Mrs . Mellor there was a superb afternoon tea service and silver salver , lavishly decorated with gold and rich in renaissance chasing-Bro . Mellor married on March 17 th , 1847 , Frances Jane , daughter of the late M * * Samuel Swire , of Portland House , Ashton , and leaves two sons ( Mr . G . H . Whw ' and Mr . A . E . Mellor ) . one diu ( -hter ( Miss Annie Mellor , of Holly Bank ) , an * l

was pre-deceased by another son , Mr . Herbert Mellor ( whose death he deep ))' lamented ) , on the 24 th of February last . The remains of our deceased brother were interred in the Dukinfield Cemetery , on Wednesday , the 19 th instant . '" accordance with his own expressed -wish , the obsequies were of a quiet an unobtrusive character , only relatives and a few personal friends being invited in the capacity of mourners . The funeral cortege was , however , watched by co * 1 **

siderable crowds of people , and at the Parish Church , where the first part ol <• burial service was conducted , a number of brethren and others were present as last tribute of respect to the memory of a much esteemed brother and W ° " townsman . Among the congregation , in addition to the regular mourner . * -, *» noticed Bros . John Clayton , P . G . S . W . Cheshire ; Capt . Lingard , P . P . G . W . ; J * W . IW . kl < -v . Walter iSW - nn P . P . { " ** ,. n InhnGh-idwick . P . P . G . Sec . East La * - <>*

J . II . Sillitoe , P . P . S . B . Eng . ( Chairman of the East Lancashire System 4 " ^ Alasonic Educational and Benevolent Institution ); John Kelly , P . P . G . Cli ** * l £ Wm . Gouldlhorpe , P . G . R . j James Newton , Prov . Grand Sec . East Lanes . ; Bowers , P . P . G . S . B ., and others .