The Master's Obligations.

. ¦ any assistance , and even that impression will not survive the first time of hearing . It is far more interesting , nuchas far as candidates are concerned , infinitely more impressive , when the story is taken up , easily and naturally , first by one and and then by another . And it promotes a happier feeling in the lodge . Harmony and concord are terms we often use to

describe Masonic aspirations . These are musical terms , and in music , neither harmony nor concord result from a solo performance . If we may pursue the musical metaphor , let us remember that harmony and concord should result in a concert , not a concerto . The advice and co-operation of the brethren on the dais are never more valuable than when

sought in making up the list of officers . Possibly some brother has so demeaned his previous year of office , as to make his promotion undesirable . If such action were known to be endorsed by a dozen Past Masters , probably the Iirst unmasonic feeling of resentment excited would be quickly succeeded by a Masonic desire to

make amendment . We might conclude this summary of -the unwritten obligations of the Worshipful Master by reminding him that it should be his duly to see that his officers know and understand their work . This does not mean simply a letter perfection , but it means that each officer

should know exactly what relation he bears to the whole scheme . Such an intelligent appreciation , will do more to produce good work , than an unintelligent and often painful process of memorization When the former is present , the work will be instinct with the breath of life . When only the latter , the result mav possibly be artistic , but it will be

utterly devoid of inspiration . It is the absence of instruction and therefore of what would make a lodge meeting interesting and profitable , that causes so many to look with relief to the prospect of the social board and gives the ¦ * ' fourth " degree an estimation that comes to outweigh the other three . A Master who measures the success of his

year by the number of candidates he has brought in , may probably find during that year that resignations have nearly kept pace with accessions . Whereas , with ceremonial work restricted , say to every alternate meeting , with a prospect of instruction or discussion in the intervals , interest will be kept alive , and as to the initiate who complains that he has to

wait six months before he attains the degree oi a Master Mason lit him rest assured that the enforced period of reflection and expectation will make him value it all the more when it does come . We shall in due course refer to the written obligations .

At The Sign Of The Perfect Ashlar.

At the Sign of the Perfect Ashlar .

The lamented death of Lord Glanusk , who as Sir Joseph Russell Bailey was installed as Provincial Grand Master of Herefordshire , so long ago as 1880 , has removed from the roll of Grand Officers a brother who has ruled that province so wisely and well during the past quartcr-of-a-century as to deserve an honoured memory and the gratitude of all the

brethren of the province . Herefordshire , though a small province , comprises some excellent lodges , and under the genial rule of its late Grand Master , has done good work for Masonry . O <& £ Lord Glanusk was born in 18 40 , and , before his

elevation to the peerage had occupied with credit many official positions in the county , including that of Lord Lieutenant , from 1876 to the time of his death . He was also High Sheriff in 1804 , and for many years Hon . Colonel of the Brecon Volunteers . He sal as Member of Parliament for the County from 1865 to 1885 . His elevation to the peerage as Lord Glanusk took place in 1809 . For some

time past failing health has forced him to abstain from public work of an exacting nature , but as Provincial Grand Master he faithfully discharged his duties to the last . His memory will long be cherished bv his brethren of the Craft as well as by the community in general .

0 < s > * It was announced on the 8 th January , that the subscriptions to the new Liverpool Cathedral amounted to £ " 250 , 000 . The Duke of Connaught has consented to lay the foundation-stone of the chapter-house , to be erected at a cost <> 1

, £ 25 , 000 by the Freemasons of the Lancashire provinces , in memory of the Provincial Grand Master , the late Earl of Lathoni . The ceremony will take place in May .

c <& < s > A reception in honour of Viscount Hayashi having been made an Ambassador was held recently at the Grafton Galleries by the Empire Lodge in which he was initiated about two years since . The event was brilliant and

enjoyable . The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress , Lord and Lady Templetown , the Archdeacon of London , the Dean of Capetown , Sir Edward and Lady Letchworth , and many others were present . The zeal which Viscount Hayashi has shown during the short time he has been a . member of the Craft may be taken as a sure indication of his intentions with

regard to the introduction of Masonry into his own country when the opportunity offers . At present Freemasonry is under the same ban as other secret societies in Japan , but we venture to predict that its removal may be looked for in the near future , and when the time arrives the knowledge of the Craft which the popular representative of that country has acquired in England will ensure its establishment on the soundest basis in Japan .

< J . O o We regret to record the death on the 28 th December , after a few months illness , of Bro . George T . Edwards who it will be remembered was on two occasions a candidate for the office of Grand Treasurer . Bro . Edwards was well

known and greatly esteemed in the City of London and in Masonic circles . He was a liveryman of the Spectaclemakos and Tin Plate Workers Companies , being a past master of the latter ; and in Freemasonry a P . M ., and the Treasurer of the William Preston Lodge , Xo . 766 . He was

a member cf the Constitutional , Eccentric and Thames Yacht Clubs , and \ cry keen was thc interest displayed by him in friendly societies . For instance , he was an honorary member of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows , a Past Grand Master of the A . O . Druids , and one of the trustees of the London Friendly Institution , the oldest benefit society established in the City of London . © C C-

Thc quarterly court of subscribers to the Roval Masonic Institution for Girls was held on Jan . nth at Freemasons ' Hall . London , Bro . Frank Richardson , P . Dep . G . Reg ., G . D . C , in the chair . It was announced that Mr . Justice Bucknill would preside at the Festival of the Institution in May . The Court approved of the vote of condolence by the general

committee with Lady Leigh and family on . the death of Lord Leigh , senior trustee of the School , which was acknowledged by a letter from his daughter on behalf of her mother and family , in which she also thanked the brethren for their attendance at the funeral For the April election of daughters of Freemasons to the school 12 vacancies were declared for

23 candidates , and the secretary informed the meeting that the total income of the Institution for 1005 was . Of .,- ! 86 > 7 S - 4 - 6 < S » O Bro . Charles E . Keyser presided over a quarterly court

of subscribers to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , held on the 12 II 1 January at Freemasons' Hall , when the number of candidates for the election of April 20 th was fixed