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Article ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT, SUPREME COUNCIL, 33°. Page 1 of 1 Article THE "LEVANDER MEMORIAL." Page 1 of 1 Article PRESENTATION TO BRO. W. A. SCURRAH. Page 1 of 1 Article PRESENTATION OF A TESTIMONIAL TO BRO. HENRY MUGGERIDGE. Page 1 of 1 Article PRESENTATION OF A TESTIMONIAL TO BRO. HENRY MUGGERIDGE. Page 1 of 1 Article ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE LODGE OF AFFABILITY, No. 317, MANCHESTER. Page 1 of 1 Article ANNUAL OUTING OF THE CORINTHIAN LODGE, No. 1382. Page 1 of 2 →
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Annual Statement Of Account, Supreme Council, 33°.
ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT , SUPREME COUNCIL , 33 ° .
The Treasurer-General in account with the Supreme Council , 33 , ist July , 1 SS 5 . Dr RECEIPTS . £ s . d . To Balance in Bank , ist July , 1 SS 4 313 5 2 Do . with Treasurer o 10 fi Since received ... 2134 14 10
£ 2448 10 fi EXPENDITURE . Cr . By Charity Donations £ 193 19 11 Purchase of Stock S 02 o o „ Books 511 Payments for Salaries , Rent , Printing ,
Establishment , Sic . ... ... ... 1193 9 7 Balance in Hand 253 10 11
, ( . 2443 10 ( 5 Examined and found correct . ( Signed ) S . RAWSON , 33 ° . H . S . S . BURNEY , 33 ° . FRANK RICHARDSON , 32 " . ( Signed ) H . CI . ERK , 33 , Treasurer-General , 33 , Golden-square , London , W ., 3 rd July , 1 SS 5 . BALANCE-SHEET , ist July , 1 SS 5 .
ASSETS . To Cash in London and Westminster Bank ... £ 253 19 11 £ 900 Madras Railway Stock , 5 p . c . ( cost ) 1007 5 o Madras Railway Debenture Stock , 3 J , p . c . Soo o o £ 1200 Russian Bonds , 5 p . c , 1 S 71 ( cost ) 11 S 9 10 o £ 1000 3 p . c . Consols ( cost ) ... ... 9 G 2 10 o
£ 1500 Queensland 4 p . c . Bonds ( cost ) ... 1511 2 6 £ 2000 Cape of Good Hope Stock , 4 J p . c . ( cost ) 2021 o o £ 600 New South Wales 4 p . c . Bonds ... 613 10 o £ 600 New South Wales Inscribed Stock ... 630 o o Furniture and appointments ( valued at ) 1792 5 1 Library ( estimated ) 23 C 3 12 C
Plate ( valued at ) 393 5 o Organ ( cost ) 300 o o Leases : —33 , Golden-square 595 o o 2 , Upper John-street 940 o o Masonic Hall 925 o o Cellarage 500 o o
£ 'fl , 79-S o o LIABILITIES . By Compounders , 31 , 32 , and 33 " —192 Members £ 295 •6 Do . ' 30 —40 G Members ... 647 11 C 942 13 o Balance , being Capital 15 , 855 7 o
£ ifi , 79 S o o Examined with the books and found correct , ( Signed ) Ronr . MACKIE , Public Accountant . 14 th July , 1 SS 5 . S , Old Jewry , E . C .
The "Levander Memorial."
THE " LEVANDER MEMORIAL . "
At a meeting of the " Levander Memorial " Committee on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., VV . Bro . R . H . Thrupp , P . G . A . D . of C , Deputy Prov . Grand Master Middlesex , in the chair , it was resolved to erect a tombstone over the late Bro . H . C . Levander ' s grave in West Hampstead Cemetery , at a cost not exceeding £ 40 , and with the balance of
the money that may be subscribed to found a "Levander Prize Fund" at the Girls' School , of which Institution the late Bro . Levander was an active supporter and friend . Below is a list of subscriptions paid and promised , and it is hoped that the lodges and brethren in the province who have not yet sent in a subscription will do so at an early date to Bro . J . F . H . Woodward , Honorary Treasurer ,
Comberton , Mowbray-road , Norwood , S . E . : — Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex ... £ 21 o o Provincial Grand Chapter of Middlesex ... 5 5 o R . W . Bro . Sir F . Burdett , Bart ., Prov . G . M . Middlesex ... ... ... 500 W . Bro . R . H . Thrupp , Deputy Prov . G . M . Middlesex ... ... ... 110
Bro . Rev . E . Brette , D . D ., Prov . G . Chap . Middlesex ... ... ... 5 5 0 Bro . F . B . Archer , Prov . G . Treas . Middlesex 220 „ J . F . H . Woodward , Prov . G . Secretary Middlesex ... ... ... 1 1 o Bro . F . McDougall ... ... ... 1 1 0 „ D . P . Cama ... ... ... 220
„ F . Walters ... ... ... 1 1 o „ W . Vasilla ... ... ... 1 1 o „ E . Gilbert ... ... ... 220 „ J . W . Lambert ... ... ,., 1 1 o ,, H . J . Adams ... ... ... 320 „ H . Slyman ... ... ... 330
„ J . Hookey ... ... ... o 10 6 „ Sir R . Hanson ... ... ,,. i 1 o „ Rev . Stainton Moses ... ,., 1 1 o „ H . G . Buss ... ... ... 110 „ Geo . Rooks ... ... .,. 220 „ George Kenning ... ... 1 1 o
LODGES . Acacia , 1309 ... ... ... 220 Lebanon , 132 ( 1 ... ... ... 220 Felix , 1494 ,.. ... ... 330 Crescent , 78 S ... ... ... 220 Bard of Avon , 77 S ... ... ... 220
Era , 1423 ... ... ... ... 220 Unity , 1 C 93 ... ... ... 220 Strawberry Hill , 946 ... .,, ... 220 Buadratic , 1 C 91 ... ... ... 220 alhousie , 865 ... ... ... 5 5 o Thomas Valley , 1460 ... .,, ... 220 Aldersgate Chapter , 1657 ... ... 5 5 o £ 93 ' 4 6 ,.
Presentation To Bro. W. A. Scurrah.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . W . A . SCURRAH .
A short time back , a small meeting of Masonic friends was held at Freemasons' Tavern , those present being Bro . W . M . Stiles , P . M . 1507 , 1732 , 1744 , & c , in the chair ; also Bros . H . VV . Field , C . J . Knightley , J . Glynn , A . Thomas , and W . A . Scurrah . Letters were read from
Bros . J . Hamilton and H . Dickey , excusing their absence on account of pressing business engagements . The CHAIRMAN stated the object of the meeting was to present Bro . \ V . A . Scurrah with a W . M . 's apron and case , from a few old Masonic friends as a mark of their respect and high esteem in which they held him as a friend and as a Mason , having in a very short time made for
himself a name in the Craft , both in respect of the Masonic Charities and his knowledge of the ritual , and to express their gratification at the honour that had been done him by the members of the Henry Levander Lodge in having elected him W . M . of that lodge , and expressed a hope , on behalf of the donors , that he might live for many years , and in due course be advanced to the highest Masonic
honours . A W . M . ' s apron , with silver levels , eve , was then presented . Bro . W . A . SCURRAH , in accepting the gift , said it was his opinion that Freemasonry was one of the noblest institutions of the land , and all that he had done , and all he hoped to do , was from a conscientious conviction that every brother should carry out the three grand principles of the
Order in his life and actions ; and in thanking the brethren for their very handsome present , he could not forget that the donors were old and tried friends , and he thanked them for this fresh proof of their esteem . Some of the other brethren present made some suitable remarks upon the presentation , and the brethren then
separated . The apron and case was made by Bro . George Kenning , and the following inscription was written on the apron : — " Presented to Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , by a few sincere friends , on his being installed Worshipful Master of the Henry Levander Lodge . July , 1 SS 5 . "
Presentation Of A Testimonial To Bro. Henry Muggeridge.
PRESENTATION OF A TESTIMONIAL TO BRO . HENRY MUGGERIDGE .
An interesting emergency meeting of the Stability Lodge of Instruction , No . 217 , took place on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the Masons' Hall Tavern , Leadenhall-street , for the purpose of presenting a testimonial ( subscribed for by a few old pupils and friends ) to their late Preceptor , Bro .
Henry Muggeridge , on his retirement from all active duties in Masonry . Bro . J . Bagot Scriven , P . M ., was voted to the chair , and Bro . Henry Birdseye supported him in the vice chair . There were also present Bros . George Kenning , F . D . R . Copestick , F . Newton , A . Sack , E . Anderson , jun ., H . Cuff , C . Arnold , J . W . Woodthorpe , G . Clark , H . Dyball , S . Stampfer , R . W . Muggeridge , E . F . Storr
and others . After a substantial cold collation , Bro . SCRIVEN said : We have met here to-day for the one object of presenting a testimonial to our late Preceptor and friend , Bro . Henry Muggeridge . I shall , therefore , proceed at once to the immediate , purpose of the meeting . I am pleased to see my old friend sitting beside me , apparently so well and so
active , that many might naturally ask—why enter so early into retirement ? but we know how he has been occasionally afflicted , and also that his continuing in good health depends so much on his taking every care of himself , that we are obliged to acknowledge the step he is taking is a wise one . It is with feelings somewhat of pain that we are met here to-day to bid a sort of farewell to
our old friend , regret that we should not again see him , so ably presiding in the lodge room , as he was wont to do of old , but still hoping _ that he may be able to enjoy some few years yet in the society of his family and Masonic friends . When we look back to the many years we have known him ( and his connection with Masonry goes back almost to a generation beyond what we can remember ) , 1
unhesitatingly say that no one has exceeded him in the good he has done for the institution generally , as well as for the Masonic Charities . The lodges and chapters he has consecrated , the installations he has performed , and the various works of Masonry , both in the ceremonies and lectures , are beyond anything that has ever been accomplished before , and in all these works he has ever had
before him the Charities , to which he has been a large contributor , directly and indirectly , by his example and recommendation . The slight testimonial I am now about to present him with is given , not so much for its intrinsic value , as for the feelings of friendship which have prompted it , and I am sure our Bro . Muggeridge will accept it in the
same spirit . Our good Bro . Kenning , with his usual good nature , has had a few feeling words inscribed , framed , and glazed , expressive of our thoughts in making this presentation , and I cannot do better , in handing it with this purse to Bro . Muggeridge , than conclude by reading to you what is contained therein :
"To Bro . Henry Muggeridge , — "A few of your old pupils and friends ' request your acceptance of the testimonial herewith , and desire to express to you the respect and exteem they will ever retain for their old Preceptor , who presided for so many years at the Stability Lodge of Instruction . In your retirement from Masonry may the G . A . O . T . U . give you peace and
happiness . " Bro . HENRY MUGGERIDGE replied , and said : Bro . Chairman and Brethren , —Although I feel very much delighted with the very kind testimonial you and others , of whom you are the representative , have so kindly made me this evening , still that feeling of pleasure is mingled with melancholy reflections . How many bright stars and
dear friends have joined the majority since I became a member of the Stability Lodge of Instruction I can see in my mind ' s eye during the last 45 years ; troops of old friends passing before me , whose countenances are as familiar to me as if I had only seen them last week . I was
initiated in the Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 ( then 227 ) , on the 7 th November , 1 S 39 , an < ^ joined the Stability Lodge of Instruction , under the auspices of Bro . Peter Thomson , the then Preceptor and Treasurer , on the following day , and continued a constant attendant , when in London and health permitting , till the present time—about 45 years . Bro . Peter Thomson died the 2 nd February , 1851 , and I
Presentation Of A Testimonial To Bro. Henry Muggeridge.
was unanimously chosen his successor , and I am gratified in being able to say that since that period it has prospered exceedingly under my management . I did not intend to give it up yet ; but last week I completed my 74 th year , and , finding the infirmities of age increasing , I feel the necessity of ceasing to take an active part in Masonry . Yes , everything in Nature must come to a close , as Shakespeare says ; "the cloud-capped towers , the gorgeous
palaces , the solemn temples , the great globe itself ; yea , all which it inherit shall dissolve , and , like this unsubstantial pageant faded , leave not a rack behind . " But , brethren , although I retire from the management , I hope occasionally to put in an appearance , when my health and the weather will permit . Be that as it may , I now return you my heartfelt thanks for this very kind , generous , and
substantial mark of your approbation , and assure you that I hope all of you will put your shoulder to the wheel , and that the Stability Lodge of Instruction will go on prospering till time shall be no more . A few other complimentary toasts were proposed , after which the brethren separated , having spent a very enjoyable eveninsr .
Annual Picnic Of The Lodge Of Affability, No. 317, Manchester.
ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE LODGE OF AFFABILITY , No . 317 , MANCHESTER .
A select number of the members of this lodge met on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., with the hope of enjoying a day ' s outing to Worksop , and from thence for a drive through the dukeries of Sherwood Forest . For once in a way Pluvius retired into obscurity , and made not the slightest attempt to mar the enjoyment of the party with his
unwelcome presence , and this gracious concession of the humid god caused complete satisfaction . The company , numbering 22 , met at the London-road Station at 9 . 45 , and a quarter of an hour later departed in a saloon carriage for Worksop , which was reached at 11 . 45 . Waggonettes being in readiness at the station , the company were driven to the Royal Hotel , where a capital luncheon had been prepared , and to which ample justice was done .
At 12 . 40 the party again took their places in the waggonettes , and were taken for a drive through the famous dukeries and grounds belonging to the Dukes of Portland and Newcastle , and Earl Manvers . To attempt to describe the grandeur and beauty of the varied scenery which met the eye on all sides would be a difficult and to some extent an unsatisfactory task , as no written description or painting could convey the faintest idea of it or do it justice . It will ,
however , be sufficient for our readers who may contemplate visiting the dukeries at any time to say that nothing more charming can be imagined than the varied views which are to be seen within the boundaries of the Welbeck , Clumber , and Thoresby estates , a continuous succession of forest and pasture land , uphill and dale , wooded groves and little streams , the whole forming a magnificent and never to be forgotten " tout ensemble . " Through the kindness of the
Duke of Portland's housekeeper ( acomely and ready witted lady ) , ithe company were permitted to inspect the library and ante-room at Welbeck Abbey , a grand apartment , 236 feet long , also the magnificent picture gallery , which contains some artistically executed portraits of the Cavendishes and Bentincks , miniatures and manuscripts of special interest . The riding school is 3 S 5 feet long and lighted by 8000 gas jets , the subterranean
passages ( lighted in the day time by glass openings in the arches ) were also visited , and after a delightful walk through the lovely grounds the company once more entered the waggonettes and returned to the hotel ( vi . l the celebrated Sherwood Forest of Robin Hood and Maid Marian renown ) which was reached at C . 45 , and immediately afterwards sat down to a capital dinner that would have reflected credit to the catering of any Manchester Hotel
proprietor . After dinner the W . M ., Bro . J . W . EDWARDS , proposed " The Health of the Ladies , " which was heartily drank and responded to on their behalf by Bro . C . DADER . Bro . WM . NICHOLL , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . " in felicitous terms , which was well received and subsequently responded to by Bro . EDWARDS . Dinner being over , and time being short for the arrival
of the train , a move was made in the direction of the station and after a pleasant journey homeward the little party arrived at the London-road Station at 10 . 10 , all , without exception being highly p leased with their day ' s enjoyment . A high meed of praise is deservedly due to Mr . Morris , proprietor of the Royal Hotel , Worksop , for his liberal and inexpensive catering , and also to his sisterin-law , Miss Rose Slight , for her attention and ever
readiness to do all in her power to please . The party included Bros . J . W . Edwards , W . M . ; R . R . Lisenden , S . W . ( Freemason ); J . Garside , J . W . ; Wm . Akerman , S . D ., and Miss Elliott ; Bro . William Nicholl , P . M ., and Mrs . Nicholl ; Bro . James Wilson , P . M ., Miss Wilson , Mrs . Molsey and Mrs . Marsden ; Bro . E . Wormleighton ; Bro . C . E . Daber and Mrs . Robinson ; Bro . Wm . Rennie and Mr . Rhodes , Mrs . J . W . G . Coombes , Mrs . Higginbotham , and Bro . Hodkinson , S . W . 1461 .
Annual Outing Of The Corinthian Lodge, No. 1382.
ANNUAL OUTING OF THE CORINTHIAN LODGE , No . 1382 .
The Second Annual Dinner , Outing , and Ladies' Day of the above lodge was celebrated on Thursday , the 23 rd ult . B y a fortunate agreement between Dame Nature and her Clerk of the Weather , a gloriously fine day was secured , which in a large measure made amends for the bad weather
experienced on the occasion of the first of these festivals , when Jupiter Pluvius had it ' all his own way , to the great discomfiture of the party . A good start was made from Bro . Clark ' s hostelry , the George Hotel , Millwall-dock , and several calls were made to take up parties on the route , after which a splendid drive was made through Plaistow , West Ham , Leyton , Lea Bridge , Walthamstow , Old
Chingford ( viewing the grand old ivied church ) , Waltham . Here a long halt was made to enable the party to view the Eleanor Cross at Waltham , which it is in contemplation to restore from subscriptions of members of the Craft . On the route beincr resumed , the iournev to the Crown Gardens ,
Broxbourne Bridge was completed in fine style , doing great credit to Mr . Loivrie who supplied the brakes with four fine iron greys in each . Dinner was in readiness , and after a preliminary " wash and brush up , " the latter being more correctly a good brush down , the good things provided were partaken of b y the party , who presented a pleasing and graceful ensemble .
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Annual Statement Of Account, Supreme Council, 33°.
ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT , SUPREME COUNCIL , 33 ° .
The Treasurer-General in account with the Supreme Council , 33 , ist July , 1 SS 5 . Dr RECEIPTS . £ s . d . To Balance in Bank , ist July , 1 SS 4 313 5 2 Do . with Treasurer o 10 fi Since received ... 2134 14 10
£ 2448 10 fi EXPENDITURE . Cr . By Charity Donations £ 193 19 11 Purchase of Stock S 02 o o „ Books 511 Payments for Salaries , Rent , Printing ,
Establishment , Sic . ... ... ... 1193 9 7 Balance in Hand 253 10 11
, ( . 2443 10 ( 5 Examined and found correct . ( Signed ) S . RAWSON , 33 ° . H . S . S . BURNEY , 33 ° . FRANK RICHARDSON , 32 " . ( Signed ) H . CI . ERK , 33 , Treasurer-General , 33 , Golden-square , London , W ., 3 rd July , 1 SS 5 . BALANCE-SHEET , ist July , 1 SS 5 .
ASSETS . To Cash in London and Westminster Bank ... £ 253 19 11 £ 900 Madras Railway Stock , 5 p . c . ( cost ) 1007 5 o Madras Railway Debenture Stock , 3 J , p . c . Soo o o £ 1200 Russian Bonds , 5 p . c , 1 S 71 ( cost ) 11 S 9 10 o £ 1000 3 p . c . Consols ( cost ) ... ... 9 G 2 10 o
£ 1500 Queensland 4 p . c . Bonds ( cost ) ... 1511 2 6 £ 2000 Cape of Good Hope Stock , 4 J p . c . ( cost ) 2021 o o £ 600 New South Wales 4 p . c . Bonds ... 613 10 o £ 600 New South Wales Inscribed Stock ... 630 o o Furniture and appointments ( valued at ) 1792 5 1 Library ( estimated ) 23 C 3 12 C
Plate ( valued at ) 393 5 o Organ ( cost ) 300 o o Leases : —33 , Golden-square 595 o o 2 , Upper John-street 940 o o Masonic Hall 925 o o Cellarage 500 o o
£ 'fl , 79-S o o LIABILITIES . By Compounders , 31 , 32 , and 33 " —192 Members £ 295 •6 Do . ' 30 —40 G Members ... 647 11 C 942 13 o Balance , being Capital 15 , 855 7 o
£ ifi , 79 S o o Examined with the books and found correct , ( Signed ) Ronr . MACKIE , Public Accountant . 14 th July , 1 SS 5 . S , Old Jewry , E . C .
The "Levander Memorial."
THE " LEVANDER MEMORIAL . "
At a meeting of the " Levander Memorial " Committee on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., VV . Bro . R . H . Thrupp , P . G . A . D . of C , Deputy Prov . Grand Master Middlesex , in the chair , it was resolved to erect a tombstone over the late Bro . H . C . Levander ' s grave in West Hampstead Cemetery , at a cost not exceeding £ 40 , and with the balance of
the money that may be subscribed to found a "Levander Prize Fund" at the Girls' School , of which Institution the late Bro . Levander was an active supporter and friend . Below is a list of subscriptions paid and promised , and it is hoped that the lodges and brethren in the province who have not yet sent in a subscription will do so at an early date to Bro . J . F . H . Woodward , Honorary Treasurer ,
Comberton , Mowbray-road , Norwood , S . E . : — Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex ... £ 21 o o Provincial Grand Chapter of Middlesex ... 5 5 o R . W . Bro . Sir F . Burdett , Bart ., Prov . G . M . Middlesex ... ... ... 500 W . Bro . R . H . Thrupp , Deputy Prov . G . M . Middlesex ... ... ... 110
Bro . Rev . E . Brette , D . D ., Prov . G . Chap . Middlesex ... ... ... 5 5 0 Bro . F . B . Archer , Prov . G . Treas . Middlesex 220 „ J . F . H . Woodward , Prov . G . Secretary Middlesex ... ... ... 1 1 o Bro . F . McDougall ... ... ... 1 1 0 „ D . P . Cama ... ... ... 220
„ F . Walters ... ... ... 1 1 o „ W . Vasilla ... ... ... 1 1 o „ E . Gilbert ... ... ... 220 „ J . W . Lambert ... ... ,., 1 1 o ,, H . J . Adams ... ... ... 320 „ H . Slyman ... ... ... 330
„ J . Hookey ... ... ... o 10 6 „ Sir R . Hanson ... ... ,,. i 1 o „ Rev . Stainton Moses ... ,., 1 1 o „ H . G . Buss ... ... ... 110 „ Geo . Rooks ... ... .,. 220 „ George Kenning ... ... 1 1 o
LODGES . Acacia , 1309 ... ... ... 220 Lebanon , 132 ( 1 ... ... ... 220 Felix , 1494 ,.. ... ... 330 Crescent , 78 S ... ... ... 220 Bard of Avon , 77 S ... ... ... 220
Era , 1423 ... ... ... ... 220 Unity , 1 C 93 ... ... ... 220 Strawberry Hill , 946 ... .,, ... 220 Buadratic , 1 C 91 ... ... ... 220 alhousie , 865 ... ... ... 5 5 o Thomas Valley , 1460 ... .,, ... 220 Aldersgate Chapter , 1657 ... ... 5 5 o £ 93 ' 4 6 ,.
Presentation To Bro. W. A. Scurrah.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . W . A . SCURRAH .
A short time back , a small meeting of Masonic friends was held at Freemasons' Tavern , those present being Bro . W . M . Stiles , P . M . 1507 , 1732 , 1744 , & c , in the chair ; also Bros . H . VV . Field , C . J . Knightley , J . Glynn , A . Thomas , and W . A . Scurrah . Letters were read from
Bros . J . Hamilton and H . Dickey , excusing their absence on account of pressing business engagements . The CHAIRMAN stated the object of the meeting was to present Bro . \ V . A . Scurrah with a W . M . 's apron and case , from a few old Masonic friends as a mark of their respect and high esteem in which they held him as a friend and as a Mason , having in a very short time made for
himself a name in the Craft , both in respect of the Masonic Charities and his knowledge of the ritual , and to express their gratification at the honour that had been done him by the members of the Henry Levander Lodge in having elected him W . M . of that lodge , and expressed a hope , on behalf of the donors , that he might live for many years , and in due course be advanced to the highest Masonic
honours . A W . M . ' s apron , with silver levels , eve , was then presented . Bro . W . A . SCURRAH , in accepting the gift , said it was his opinion that Freemasonry was one of the noblest institutions of the land , and all that he had done , and all he hoped to do , was from a conscientious conviction that every brother should carry out the three grand principles of the
Order in his life and actions ; and in thanking the brethren for their very handsome present , he could not forget that the donors were old and tried friends , and he thanked them for this fresh proof of their esteem . Some of the other brethren present made some suitable remarks upon the presentation , and the brethren then
separated . The apron and case was made by Bro . George Kenning , and the following inscription was written on the apron : — " Presented to Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , by a few sincere friends , on his being installed Worshipful Master of the Henry Levander Lodge . July , 1 SS 5 . "
Presentation Of A Testimonial To Bro. Henry Muggeridge.
PRESENTATION OF A TESTIMONIAL TO BRO . HENRY MUGGERIDGE .
An interesting emergency meeting of the Stability Lodge of Instruction , No . 217 , took place on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the Masons' Hall Tavern , Leadenhall-street , for the purpose of presenting a testimonial ( subscribed for by a few old pupils and friends ) to their late Preceptor , Bro .
Henry Muggeridge , on his retirement from all active duties in Masonry . Bro . J . Bagot Scriven , P . M ., was voted to the chair , and Bro . Henry Birdseye supported him in the vice chair . There were also present Bros . George Kenning , F . D . R . Copestick , F . Newton , A . Sack , E . Anderson , jun ., H . Cuff , C . Arnold , J . W . Woodthorpe , G . Clark , H . Dyball , S . Stampfer , R . W . Muggeridge , E . F . Storr
and others . After a substantial cold collation , Bro . SCRIVEN said : We have met here to-day for the one object of presenting a testimonial to our late Preceptor and friend , Bro . Henry Muggeridge . I shall , therefore , proceed at once to the immediate , purpose of the meeting . I am pleased to see my old friend sitting beside me , apparently so well and so
active , that many might naturally ask—why enter so early into retirement ? but we know how he has been occasionally afflicted , and also that his continuing in good health depends so much on his taking every care of himself , that we are obliged to acknowledge the step he is taking is a wise one . It is with feelings somewhat of pain that we are met here to-day to bid a sort of farewell to
our old friend , regret that we should not again see him , so ably presiding in the lodge room , as he was wont to do of old , but still hoping _ that he may be able to enjoy some few years yet in the society of his family and Masonic friends . When we look back to the many years we have known him ( and his connection with Masonry goes back almost to a generation beyond what we can remember ) , 1
unhesitatingly say that no one has exceeded him in the good he has done for the institution generally , as well as for the Masonic Charities . The lodges and chapters he has consecrated , the installations he has performed , and the various works of Masonry , both in the ceremonies and lectures , are beyond anything that has ever been accomplished before , and in all these works he has ever had
before him the Charities , to which he has been a large contributor , directly and indirectly , by his example and recommendation . The slight testimonial I am now about to present him with is given , not so much for its intrinsic value , as for the feelings of friendship which have prompted it , and I am sure our Bro . Muggeridge will accept it in the
same spirit . Our good Bro . Kenning , with his usual good nature , has had a few feeling words inscribed , framed , and glazed , expressive of our thoughts in making this presentation , and I cannot do better , in handing it with this purse to Bro . Muggeridge , than conclude by reading to you what is contained therein :
"To Bro . Henry Muggeridge , — "A few of your old pupils and friends ' request your acceptance of the testimonial herewith , and desire to express to you the respect and exteem they will ever retain for their old Preceptor , who presided for so many years at the Stability Lodge of Instruction . In your retirement from Masonry may the G . A . O . T . U . give you peace and
happiness . " Bro . HENRY MUGGERIDGE replied , and said : Bro . Chairman and Brethren , —Although I feel very much delighted with the very kind testimonial you and others , of whom you are the representative , have so kindly made me this evening , still that feeling of pleasure is mingled with melancholy reflections . How many bright stars and
dear friends have joined the majority since I became a member of the Stability Lodge of Instruction I can see in my mind ' s eye during the last 45 years ; troops of old friends passing before me , whose countenances are as familiar to me as if I had only seen them last week . I was
initiated in the Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 ( then 227 ) , on the 7 th November , 1 S 39 , an < ^ joined the Stability Lodge of Instruction , under the auspices of Bro . Peter Thomson , the then Preceptor and Treasurer , on the following day , and continued a constant attendant , when in London and health permitting , till the present time—about 45 years . Bro . Peter Thomson died the 2 nd February , 1851 , and I
Presentation Of A Testimonial To Bro. Henry Muggeridge.
was unanimously chosen his successor , and I am gratified in being able to say that since that period it has prospered exceedingly under my management . I did not intend to give it up yet ; but last week I completed my 74 th year , and , finding the infirmities of age increasing , I feel the necessity of ceasing to take an active part in Masonry . Yes , everything in Nature must come to a close , as Shakespeare says ; "the cloud-capped towers , the gorgeous
palaces , the solemn temples , the great globe itself ; yea , all which it inherit shall dissolve , and , like this unsubstantial pageant faded , leave not a rack behind . " But , brethren , although I retire from the management , I hope occasionally to put in an appearance , when my health and the weather will permit . Be that as it may , I now return you my heartfelt thanks for this very kind , generous , and
substantial mark of your approbation , and assure you that I hope all of you will put your shoulder to the wheel , and that the Stability Lodge of Instruction will go on prospering till time shall be no more . A few other complimentary toasts were proposed , after which the brethren separated , having spent a very enjoyable eveninsr .
Annual Picnic Of The Lodge Of Affability, No. 317, Manchester.
ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE LODGE OF AFFABILITY , No . 317 , MANCHESTER .
A select number of the members of this lodge met on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., with the hope of enjoying a day ' s outing to Worksop , and from thence for a drive through the dukeries of Sherwood Forest . For once in a way Pluvius retired into obscurity , and made not the slightest attempt to mar the enjoyment of the party with his
unwelcome presence , and this gracious concession of the humid god caused complete satisfaction . The company , numbering 22 , met at the London-road Station at 9 . 45 , and a quarter of an hour later departed in a saloon carriage for Worksop , which was reached at 11 . 45 . Waggonettes being in readiness at the station , the company were driven to the Royal Hotel , where a capital luncheon had been prepared , and to which ample justice was done .
At 12 . 40 the party again took their places in the waggonettes , and were taken for a drive through the famous dukeries and grounds belonging to the Dukes of Portland and Newcastle , and Earl Manvers . To attempt to describe the grandeur and beauty of the varied scenery which met the eye on all sides would be a difficult and to some extent an unsatisfactory task , as no written description or painting could convey the faintest idea of it or do it justice . It will ,
however , be sufficient for our readers who may contemplate visiting the dukeries at any time to say that nothing more charming can be imagined than the varied views which are to be seen within the boundaries of the Welbeck , Clumber , and Thoresby estates , a continuous succession of forest and pasture land , uphill and dale , wooded groves and little streams , the whole forming a magnificent and never to be forgotten " tout ensemble . " Through the kindness of the
Duke of Portland's housekeeper ( acomely and ready witted lady ) , ithe company were permitted to inspect the library and ante-room at Welbeck Abbey , a grand apartment , 236 feet long , also the magnificent picture gallery , which contains some artistically executed portraits of the Cavendishes and Bentincks , miniatures and manuscripts of special interest . The riding school is 3 S 5 feet long and lighted by 8000 gas jets , the subterranean
passages ( lighted in the day time by glass openings in the arches ) were also visited , and after a delightful walk through the lovely grounds the company once more entered the waggonettes and returned to the hotel ( vi . l the celebrated Sherwood Forest of Robin Hood and Maid Marian renown ) which was reached at C . 45 , and immediately afterwards sat down to a capital dinner that would have reflected credit to the catering of any Manchester Hotel
proprietor . After dinner the W . M ., Bro . J . W . EDWARDS , proposed " The Health of the Ladies , " which was heartily drank and responded to on their behalf by Bro . C . DADER . Bro . WM . NICHOLL , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . " in felicitous terms , which was well received and subsequently responded to by Bro . EDWARDS . Dinner being over , and time being short for the arrival
of the train , a move was made in the direction of the station and after a pleasant journey homeward the little party arrived at the London-road Station at 10 . 10 , all , without exception being highly p leased with their day ' s enjoyment . A high meed of praise is deservedly due to Mr . Morris , proprietor of the Royal Hotel , Worksop , for his liberal and inexpensive catering , and also to his sisterin-law , Miss Rose Slight , for her attention and ever
readiness to do all in her power to please . The party included Bros . J . W . Edwards , W . M . ; R . R . Lisenden , S . W . ( Freemason ); J . Garside , J . W . ; Wm . Akerman , S . D ., and Miss Elliott ; Bro . William Nicholl , P . M ., and Mrs . Nicholl ; Bro . James Wilson , P . M ., Miss Wilson , Mrs . Molsey and Mrs . Marsden ; Bro . E . Wormleighton ; Bro . C . E . Daber and Mrs . Robinson ; Bro . Wm . Rennie and Mr . Rhodes , Mrs . J . W . G . Coombes , Mrs . Higginbotham , and Bro . Hodkinson , S . W . 1461 .
Annual Outing Of The Corinthian Lodge, No. 1382.
ANNUAL OUTING OF THE CORINTHIAN LODGE , No . 1382 .
The Second Annual Dinner , Outing , and Ladies' Day of the above lodge was celebrated on Thursday , the 23 rd ult . B y a fortunate agreement between Dame Nature and her Clerk of the Weather , a gloriously fine day was secured , which in a large measure made amends for the bad weather
experienced on the occasion of the first of these festivals , when Jupiter Pluvius had it ' all his own way , to the great discomfiture of the party . A good start was made from Bro . Clark ' s hostelry , the George Hotel , Millwall-dock , and several calls were made to take up parties on the route , after which a splendid drive was made through Plaistow , West Ham , Leyton , Lea Bridge , Walthamstow , Old
Chingford ( viewing the grand old ivied church ) , Waltham . Here a long halt was made to enable the party to view the Eleanor Cross at Waltham , which it is in contemplation to restore from subscriptions of members of the Craft . On the route beincr resumed , the iournev to the Crown Gardens ,
Broxbourne Bridge was completed in fine style , doing great credit to Mr . Loivrie who supplied the brakes with four fine iron greys in each . Dinner was in readiness , and after a preliminary " wash and brush up , " the latter being more correctly a good brush down , the good things provided were partaken of b y the party , who presented a pleasing and graceful ensemble .