Obituary.

heartedness of purpose were the distinguishing features of his life ; and when he was made aware of his impending fate , with the fortitude of a true Christian he submitted without a word of reproach to the Divine will , and passed from this world , it is to be hoped , to be received into one of happiness and joy for ever . Prom the esteem in which he was held and the

melancholy circumstances attending his decease , it was the wish of a large number of his brother officers to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory , by being permitted to attend his funeral , and thus , as far as possible , show by their presence their sympathy for his untimely end . A request so reasonable and honourable to their feelings was immediately granted ; and

accordingly on Priday , the 5 fch of June , 11 superintendents , 125 inspectors , and nearly 900 constables , besides several retired superintendents and inspectors and the whole detective force , followed his remains to the grave , to testify their sorrow at his loss . The funeral cortege was preceded by the bands of the A and S Divisions ; and as the solemn tones of the " Dead March in Saul "

fell upon the ear during the slow progress of the procession from the deceased's late residence , in Northstreet , Westminster , to Brompton Cemetery , many an eye might be seen moistened by a tear , and in this some of the sterner sex . formed no exception . Thousands of persons Avitnessed the mournful sight , and not a few accompanied it along the entire route to the cemetery ;

and here , long before it had arrived , numerous persons had taken up their positions in the best situations from which the last offices for the burial of the dead could be observed . When the bands arrived at the cemetery , they formed into line on each side , and the procession passed through them , amidst the most profound silence and respect , and many of the spectators raised their hats as the hearse passed by them . The body was taken into

the chapel , and , the mourners and others having been seated , that portion of the burial service was impressively read by the Rev . Mr . Conway , Rector of St . Margaret ' s and one of the Canons of Westminster Abbey . After which the body was taken to the grave , and the remainder of the service was gone through , amidst the audible sobs of many present , and especially

at that part of it when the dull sound of the earth proclaimed that " ashes to ashes , dust to dust" were mingled together , only to be raised again in the realms of immortality . Afc the conclusion of the ordinary service , the Rev . Mr . Conway took advantage of the occasion at which so many thousands were assembled to offer a few observations on the life and character of Bro . Bradstock

, whom , he said , he had visited several times during his illness , and spoke of him as a true Christian , who saw the hand of God in the calamity that had overtaken him , dying , as he did , in the discharge of his duty and a firm believer in life eternal , obtained for him through the intercession of his Redeemer- The rev . gentleman exhorted all who heard him to profit bthese solemn

y warnings , for they knew not how soon they might be called upon to render an account of their conduct to the Great Judge of Mankind . On the following Sunday the same rev . gentleman preached a sermon at St . Margaret ' s , Westminster , on the death of our deceased brother , and it was listened to with the deepest attention . Bro . Bradstock was initiated

in the Royal Jubilee Lodge ( No . 72 ) about three years ago ; and although he never took office in it , yet he at all times carried out in practice the true principles of Preemasonry—his hand was ever ready to administer to distress and his heart was expanded by benevolence ; and it is to be hoped that he may be again re-united with the faithful and the just in that blissful abode where the World ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for ever .

IT is a highly gratifying feature in the biographies of most great men that they had intelligent , high-minded , discreet , and virtuous mothers .

Poetry.

Poetry .

A MASONIC ANTHEM . Great Architect receive our praise , And hear when ive our voices raise , To thank Thee for Thy gracious care And for the love all Masons share . To Thee we look with thankful heart

, Rejoicing that 'tis e ' en our part , In humble faith to seek to grow And do Thy will while here below . May each Masonic Temple be For ever consecrate to Thee , May all true brethren be as one In seeing that Thy work is done .

May all our acts Thy glory prove ; May we be worthy of Thy love ; Be it , 0 God , our constant aim , To live in honour of Thy name . Thus may Freemasonry extend With Thee , 0 Lord , its greatest Friend , Ancl fostered by Thy mighty hand , Built on a rock , for ever stand . J . A . H .

Meetings Of The Learned Societies For The Week Ending June 20th, 1868.

MEETINGS OF THE LEARNED SOCIETIES FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 20 TH , 1868 .

WEDNESDAY , June 17 th—Geological Society , at 8 .

Metropolitan Lodge Meetings, Etc., For The Week Ending June 20th, 1868.

METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS , ETC ., FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 20 TH , 1868 .

MONDAY , June 15 th . —Lodges : Panmure , 720 , Balham Hotel , Balham ; Royal Albert , 907 , Freemasons' Hall . TUESDAY , June 16 th . —Lodge : Salisbury , 435 , No . 71 , Dean-street , Soho . Chapter : Enoch , 11 , Freemasons Hall .

WEDNESDAY , June 17 th . —Lodge of Benevolence , afc 7 o ' clock precisely . Lodges : Sincerity , 174 , Cheshire Cheese Tavern , Crutched-friars ; Marquis of Dalhousie , 1 , 159 , Freemasons' Hall . Chapter : Westminster and Keystone , 10 , Freemasons' Hall . THURSDAY , June I 8 th . —Lodge : Cosmopolitan , 917 , Great Western Hotel , Paddington .

FKIDAY , June 19 th . —Lodges : Friendship , 6 , Willis ' s Rooms , St . James ' s ; New Concord , 813 , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton ; University , 1 , 118 , Freemasons ' Hall . Chapters : Moira , 92 , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-street ; Caveac , 176 , Radley's Hotel , Blackfriars-SATURDAY , June 20 th . —Lodge : Leivis , 1 , 185 , Nightingale Tavern , Wood Green .

To Correspondents.

TO CORRESPONDENTS .

* * All communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisburystreet , Strand , London , W . C . EEEATA . —On page 444 Col . 1 , 6 fch line from bottom , for " necessitudes" read " vicissitudes ; " same page col . 2 , 4 th line from bottom , for "limited" read "United ; " page 445 col . 2 , 10 th . line from top , for "lausano" read "laws and ; " same page , same colline 23 from bottomfor " 1864 " read " 1764 "

., , ; page 446 col . 1 , third line from bottom , for " editor" read " edition ; " same page col . 2 , line 20 from top , for " him" read " them ; " page 447 col . 1 , line 26 from top , for " Boay" read " Boaz ; " page 448 col . 1 . line 17 from bottom , for " 1877 " read " 1777 . "

J . N . MAETPOET . —There is no necessity for any other examination than that ordinarily adopted , and the production of the certificate . You are not obliged to admit anyone who applies , it being in the discretion of the W . M . to refuse . You must not in such a case as that you have mentioned , attempt to re-obligate applicants for admission . The " Book of Constitutions" provides for every case , and should be consulted by the officers of the loclge .