Bro. H. B. Marshall, M.A., J.P., &C.

Bro . H . B . Marshall , M . A ., J . P ., & c .

From his youth upwards , Bro . HORACK BROOKS MARSHALL may be said to have lived in the truest and best atmosphere of Freemasonry ; his late father , who was elected Grand Treasurer in 188 4 , being very widely known as a most generous member of the Craft . Born in London , and being an only childHorace Marshall first received private tuition

, , and then passed to the old actor Alleyn's noble foundation , Dulwich College . Here he made many friends , the number being largely increased when , a few years later , he entered Trinity College , Dublin , and there took his B . A . and M . A . degrees . During the vacation periods , the young Collegian became familiar with many details of his father ' s extensive

business , which , like that of W . H . Smith & Son ' s , grew with the expansion of the newspaper press . As soon as he was of age Horace Brooks Marshall was initiated in Lodge 1777 , and has ever since been an active working Mason . He filled all the offices from I . G . up to the Chair , and for two years in

succession was elected W . M . of his mother Lodge . When a Charter was granted to the Streatham Lodge , lie was one of the founders and the first Master , a busy term of office including his initiation of twenty-one members . During the present year he has been associated as a founder with the new St . Bride Lodge 2817 he is also a member of Farringdon

, ; Without Lodge , 1745 ; a P . G . W . of Middlesex ; and M . E . Z . of Farringdon Without Chapter . Few men realised more actively the beautiful teaching of our Order , that sweet Charit y , like her gentle sister Mercy , blesses him that gives as well as him that takes , than the late Horace Brooks Marshall . His was a broad-minded faith , and

he scattered good around with open and liberal hands . In newspaper directions my knowledge of him goes back many years , and at one Masonic gathering , I we ' ll remember his deep gratification and delight , when he quietly told me that his son had just given evidence of the wish to walk in his lather ' s charitable footsteps . How steadfastl y our Brother Marshall has kept to this intention is evidenced in many directions . Masonicall y he has followed parental example in

becoming a Patron of our three Institutions , for Girls , Boys , and Aged People , never missing a single year in acting as Steward . Mrs . Laura Marshall , who was married in [ 880 ( being the second daughter of Bro . George Siggs , of Elmstead , Leigham Court Road , Streatham ) , and her two children , both daughtersare also liberal supporters of the three Charities .

, As a Trustee of the Newsvendors' Benevolent and Provident Institution , Bro . Marshall is the right man in the right place , as he is the head of the firm of Horace Marshall & Sen , publishers , wholesale newsagents and wholesale stationers , oi Temple Avenue , Fleet Street , and Farringdon Avenue . These are all in the City of Londonand Bro . Marshall sits

, on the Court of Common Council as a representative of his ward of Farringdon Without . The Bridge House Estates Committee , Police Committee , General Purposes Committee , and the Orphan School Committee have in turn had the benefit of his services . He is a Deputy Lieutenant of the

City , a Justice of the Peace for the County of London , and a Magistrate specially appointed under the Lunacy Act . Notwithstanding the manifold claims of his own business , Bro . Marshall's activity has been displayed in various other directions . He has given time and * support to the Orphan Working Schoolof which he is the treasurerand four

, , kindred schools at Watford , Wanstead , Reddham and Brixton . His name appears among the list of Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals . For nineteen years he has served as a Steward at the Festivals of the Corporation of the Sons of the Clergy ; and has also helped both the Licensed Victuallers ' School and the Licensed Victuallers' Asylum . " Still waters

run deep , " and it will not surprise me to lind one day that Bro . Marshall , who now aspires to the high honour of representing the Craft as Grand Treasurer , has further ambitions . Whilst enjoying quiet home life at Streatham , with golf , driving and billiards as his favourite amusements , he is a member of the Reform Club and displays increased earnestness year by year in Civic as well as Masonic affairs . Tuos . CATLING , P . A . G . D . C .