I AM requested by my client, for so allow me to term the amiable lady, whose cause I feebly but faithfully attempted to advocate in the last number of the Freemason's Quarterly Review, to return her grate- ful acknowledgments for the providential aid which has been afforded to her in her hour of peril. Since then a posthumous son has been added to her careful love; making six orphan children all under nine years of age, dependant on the exertions of the widow, guided and supported by the direction of the Almighty Father of all. To those who have given, my warmest thanks are thus offered, and may they never want the "hearts-ease" they have afforded to solace the affliction of the widow and the fatherless, whose wants are so great, and whose cause I venture to continue on the paper, and most energeti- cally to implore of those who have not yet given, that they will spare something from their abundance, their competency, or even from their own wants, as an oblation at the altar of charity. To our numerous Brethren at home and abroad, for the second time I appeal, and may the spirit of Freemasonry bless the prayerful hope, that the widow and the fatherless may be restored to society and thus prove the truth of our profession-that true charity prevaileth even beyond all other virtues. Subscriptions will reach me safely in the form of Post-office DEATH OF THE EARL OF YARBOROUGH, P. G. M. FOR Sept. 10.-The above much respected peer died suddenly while on board his yacht, the Kestrel, at Vigo. The noble earl left Cowes in July last, and had been cruising up to the moment of the melancholy occurrence, being unaccompanied by any member of his family. For the last few weeks he continued to complain of illness, but about a week since felt much improved, and a communication to that effect was for- warded to Lord and Lady Worsley. On the day in question it would appear that he had partaken freely of some grapes, and that shortly after the meal he was found quite dead. A special messenger left the town residence of the family in Arlington-street, for the purpose of informing Lord and Lady Worsley, at Manby, in Lincolnshire, of the noble earl's death. His remains are now being conveyed to England in the Kestrel yacht. The late earl filled the office of admiral of the coast, and the isle and county of Southampton. He was also nominally recorder of Grimsby and Newport, and a deputy lieutenant for Lincoln, a fellow of the Royal Society, a fellow of the Society of Arts, and commodore of the royal yacht squadron, being an ardent admirer of aquatic sports. By special permission of the Admiralty, his yacht displayed a broad pendant. The earldom has the patronage of seventeen church livings. The family is descended from an eminent military commander of the reign of Elizabeth, Lord Worsley, M.P., Deputy Grand Master, suc- ceeds to the title and estates, which latter lie in Lincolnshire and the LETTER TO THE GRAND LODGE AT BERLIN THE MASON'S WIDOW - CAUTION TO THE MEMBERS OF GRAND LODGE THAT RELIGION IN WHICH ALL MEN AGREE TO THE FRIENDS OF THE WIDOW AND THE FATHERLESS, AT HOME AND ABROAD. Ir will gratify the truly generous to learn, that the cause in which their sympathy has been engaged, has progressed in a manner highly satisfactory to the most liberal construction of independent charity,—that it has triumphed. The English gentlewoman, whose case has been committed to my advocacy, has by the blessing of Providence been restored to health; and although the tender duties of maternity might well plead for her exemption from personal exertions, yet she felt that as her children had no father, she must rally all her energies, and supply, as best she could, the loss they had sustained. And He who afflicts that He may chasten, has willed it that those energies have been directed so as to attract the attention of men of high station and character, who consider that this gifted gentlewoman is sent timely to them for especial and high purposes. A reference to the advertising columns of this number of the Freemasons' Quarterly Review will explain, better than I can, the particular object of this lady, and I implore of such as have the opportunity of advancing her interests not to forego it, but to be even early in their kindness.-Let them visit her, and judge for themselves. I am instructed to offer her grateful acknowledgments for support received under immediate and harrowing affliction, which sustained herself and orphan children, and thus enabled her hopefully to anticipate the period when she might repay the obligation, by proving she was not unworthy that support. On my part, I feel grateful for having been the humble instrument of evoking so much Masonic feeling, and for the third time call upon such as have not contributed to this case to bear in mind, that as "nothing is done while anything remains to be done," so the new home of "the widow and the fatherless" must be but an indifferent one, especially during this inclement season, unless the generosity of those who can give is still extended to the new home. Oh may such act, and say with Job-" 1 caused the widow's heart to sing with joy." ROB. THOS. CRUCEFIX. Grove, Gravesend, December 29, 1846. Subscriptions will reach me safely in the form of a post-office order through the Post-office. THE WIDOW's VOTE OF FIFTY POUNDS. THE cold-blooded Pharisee, Mason in name, And only in that, with his quips and his lies, May attempt our pure Craft's glorious creed to defame- But resilient Charity always defies Such foes when the Widow appeals with her claim. Vigil of the Incarnation 1846. OBITUARY.-At Calcutta, on the 2nd of October, Lieut. CHARLES LENNOX MAHER, H. M. 61st Regiment, aged 21 years, eldest son of Bro. Capt. Maher, of Leycroft House, Taunton. The 15th inst. at Brecknock Cottages, Camden New Town, aged 35, Anne E., the wife of Bro. CRARLES GOODWYN. She was inuch loved for her amiable qualities, and her loss is sincerely regretted. Dec. 15.-At Mutley, Bro. WILLIAM DYER, aged 55. The deceased was pre-eminently useful in the Order, and was greatly respected. THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. SECOND SERIES-MARCH 31, 1846. "I have ever felt it my duty to support and encourage its principles and practice, because it powerfully developes all social and benevolent affections; because it mitigates without, and annihilates within, the virulence of political and theological controversy-because it affords the only neutral ground on which all ranks and classes can meet in perfect equality, and associate without degradation or mortification, whether for purposes of moral instruction or social intercourse."-The EARL OF DURHAM on Freemasonry, 21st Jan. 1834. "This obedience, which must be vigorously observed, does not prevent us, however, from investigating the inconvenience of laws, which at the time they were framed may have been political, prudent-nay, even necessary; but now, from a total change of circumstances and events, may have become unjust, oppressive, and equally useless. "Justinian declares that he acts contrary to the law who, confining himself to the letter, acts contrary to the spirit and interest of it."-H. R. H. the DUKE OF SUSSEX, April, 21, 1812. House of Lords. RE-ELECTION OF THE GRAND MASTER. At the last Quarterly Communication, the Right Honourable Thomas Dundas, the Earl of Zetland, was unanimously re-elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England for the year ensuing, amid the acclamation of the Brethren, who testified their sentiments with enthusiastic and affectionate respect. His Lordship may be assured that he lives in the esteem of his Brethren, who always regret his absence. Each succeeding year convinces them of his appriate fitness for the high dignity to which a United Grand Lodge have * the suppLEMENTARY NUMBER WAS published ON THE 15th OF MAY 1813. CONTAINING ALL THE INTERESTING PARTICULARS, MASONIC AND OTHERWISE RELATING TO H.R.H. The Duke of Sussex, the late illustRIOUS GRAND MASTER. 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