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Annual Outing Of The Corinthian Lodge, No. 1382.
The chair was well and worthily occupied by Bro . Delves , P . M ., who was supported in the S . and J . W . chair's by Bros . J . Carnaby , P . M ., and Dr . C . W . Smith , P . M ., having on his immediate right and left Bros . G . B . Smith , P . M ., and G . H . Stephens , W . M . 1623 , & c . One thing somewhat detracted from the enjoyment of the dinner , instead of using the large and airy saloon , a side room considerably too small and stuffy was prepared , which , considering the
great heat of the day and the hour of dining ( 3 o clock ) , was not quite a fortunate arrangement . At the end of the meal , Bro . DELVES , the worthy President , introduced the toasts in a brief and expressive manner , having in view the heat , which was excessive , and the obvious desire of all to adjourn to the outdoor facilities jor enjoyment . "The Oueen and Craft , " " H . R . H . the M . W . G . Master , " " H . t < . H . the Princess of Wales and
the rest of the Royal Family " were all cordially received , especially a neat reference to the marriage of Princess Beatrice to Prince Henry of Battenberg . " "The W . M . " and "P . M . ' s" were briefly given , and "The Visitors , " felicitously introduced , was very heartily received , coupled with the names of Messrs . Lukes , Thomas , and Collins , the last-named , in returning thanks , expressed his gratification at the manner in which the visitors had been made welcome
among the Freemasons , and intimated that at some future period there would be those among them who would solicit ¦ to be admitted into the Order . The kind manner in which the ladies had graced the proceedings of the day was introduced by Bro . DELVES , who expressed the honour and pleasure each brother experienced in the charms of their company . He was sure the ladies would look with more sympathy upon the calls which
Masonry made upon the time of their better halves , from witnessing , as they could that day , how free from censure were their actions , and that all they did had for its aim and end " Charity . " ( Cheers . ) He trusted the pleasures of such an outing as they all enjoyed would be repeated for many years . Bro . PITT , on behalf of the ladies , expressed their thanks to the brethren for the well organised outing in
their honour . The ladies had enjoyed themselves , and trusted to do so again under similar conditions . Some songs and a capital recitation by Bro . J . A . Keable were much enjoyed . The party then left the table , and dispersed to enjoy the attractions which outdoor sports afford , and soon the respertive claims of " Aunt Sally , " archery , bowls , tennis , boating , & c , found their votaries . Some rare fun resulted in the archery field , where , although
the arrows flew fast and thick , the target seemed to be about the safest place , somebody suggesting that a large hayrick in process of building in an adjoining field should be the mark to aim at ; whilst on the river bank it had been explained that a pleasure boat constructed to carry four persons could not conveniently accommodate about 15 ladies elegantly attired in the present fashion . However , in one way and another all enjoyed themselves , the time
being all too short for the purpose . The company included the following ladies , brethren , and friends : Bro . W . Delves , P . M ., and two Misses Delves and Mr . Collins , Bros . Dr . C . VV . Smith , P . M ., Joseph Carnaby , P . M ., G . B . Smith , P . M ., and Mrs . Smith , Bro . and Mrs . Keable , Mr ., Mrs ., and Miss Thomas , Mr . Nowlan , Mrs . Busby , Mr . and Mrs . Johnston , Mr . McBride , Mr . Standley , Bro . and Mrs .
Shearman , Bro . W . Clark , two Misses Brown , two Misses Withey , and Miss Jones , Mr . Wildey , Bro . Stephen Marsh , Bro . and Mrs . J . S . Limn , Bro . and Mrs . D . Russell , Bros . R . J . Perry , Klein , Saunders , S . G . Bonner , G . H . Stephens , Lowrie , Bro . and Mrs . Hill , Mr . and Mrs . Hart , Bro . and Mrs . Pitt , and Mr . Brunt , Bro . and Mrs . Hughes , Bro . and Mrs . and Miss Parsons , Bro . and Mrs . ard Miss Warman , Bro . Mrs . and two Misses Brown ,
Mrs . and Miss Batten , Messrs . S . Wilson and Lukes , Bro . Hurdle and Mrs . Hurdle , C . Parkinson , and Mrs . Parkinson , and others . Shortly after seven o ' clock a start for home was made , and a splendid ride was much enjoyed , singing being indulged in with much heartiness . Upon the road back the party were enabled to secure the services of Mr . L . Kalischer ' s band , which was returning from a ffite . With
this musical reinforcement to waken up the spirits of the party , and we fear the neighbourhoods through which we journeyed , home was safely reached with every one satisfied with the enjoyment of the day . It is a pity that every bright picture must have its dark side , and the dark tint to the above picture is attributable to the absence , through various unavoidable circumstances , of the W . M ., Bro . H . During , the Wardensand several
, of the Past Masters , and that , owing to non-compliance with the request to advise as to numbers going , the worthy Hon . Secretary fears there will be but little to go to the Charities , despite the large numbers , who , at the last moment , " shewed up . " We must not conclude our notice without giving a word of praise , and a most deserved one , too , to Bro . S . G . Bonner , the indefatigable Hon . Secretary , through whose exertions , almost entirely , the success
of the second annual outing as well as the first is due . That he had his reward in the success attending his efforts we cannot doubt , but , " palmam , qui meruit , ferat , " and we trust Bro . Bonner will be spared for many years to enjoy the organising of many similarly pleasing outings . Adapting a line from Milton : " And when they next doth ride abroad , May we be there to see . "
Summer Banquet Of The Henley Lodge, No. 1472.
SUMMER BANQUET OF THE HENLEY LODGE , No . 1472 .
The annual outing or " Ladies' day " of the above flourishing lodge , whose locale is at the Three Crowns , North Woolwich , took place on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., and was certainly one of the most enjoyable of the season , both circumstances and management being all that could be
desired . The party _ assembled at London Bridge Station , and proceeded to Brighton in special saloon carriages , there conveyances awaited them for a drive to the Devil ' s Dyke where at the Dyke Hotel lunch was provided . After a few hours spent in the varied amusements on the spot , and a thorough enjoyment of the beautiful country around it the
party proceeded through West Brighton , past the Aquarium , to the Castle Hotel , of which Bro , H . Tuffs , I . M . 1272 , is the courteous and hospitable proprietor ! / here a superbly appointed banquet was thoroug hly enjoyed under the presidency of Bro . A . T . Ives , W . M . of the lodge . Among the company were Mrs . A . T . Ives wife of the W . M . ; Bro . J . Ives , P . M . and Sec , and Mrs !
Summer Banquet Of The Henley Lodge, No. 1472.
and Miss Ives ; Bro . E . West , P . M ., and Mrs . West ; Bro . A . J . Manning , P . M ., and Mrs . Manning ; Bro . Lewis , P . M . ; Bro . Warren , P . M . Liberty of Havering , and Mrs . Warren ; Bro . Paul , J . W . ; Bro . C . East , W . M . 65 ; Bro . Canning and Mrs . Canning , sen . ; C . Hefford , D . C , and Miss Hefford ; Bro . C . Wood , W . S ., and Mrs .
Wood ; Bro . Kaul and Mrs . Kaul ; Bro . Sutcliffe and Mrs . Sutcliffe ; Bro . Pauling and Miss Pauling ; Bros . Low , Delo , and Dr . J . Vance , Mr . Richardson , and Bro . C . Jolly , S . W . ( Freemason ) and Mrs . Jolly . The W . M . set the example of short speeches , yet in appropriate terms gave the usual loyal and Grand Lodge
toasts . The toast of "The W . M ., " proposed by Bro . LEWIS , was drunk with enthusiasm . Bro . IVES feelingly returned thanks . " The Ladies " were honoured , and the toast of " Success to the Henley Lodge" was placed in the hands of Bro . J OLLY , who complimented the W . M . arid Bro . West upon the admirable arrangements made by them for the comfort
and happiness of the party . Bro . PAUL responded for "The Officers . " Bro . WARREN responded for "The Visitors , " and several other complimentary and personal toasts followed . Some excellent songs and recitations enlivened the proceedings , which were brought to a conclusion by "Auld Lang Syne" and "God Save the Queen . "
The carriages were in waiting and conveyed the party back to the station , and after a pleasant journey , town was reached in due course , and the brethren and their belongings separated with many "Hearty good wishes , " after a thoroughly enjoyed and pleasant outing . We must not forget to mention the hearty workof Bro . Wood , Stwd ., who was indefatigable in his attentions both at lunch and dinner .
Complimentary Dinner And Presentation To Bro. Geo. Parker Brockbank, G. Std. Br. Eng.
COMPLIMENTARY DINNER AND PRESENTATION TO BRO . GEO . PARKER BROCKBANK , G . STD . BR . ENG .
On Friday , the 24 th ult ., over 80 brethren assembled in the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , to do honour to one of the most philanthropic Masons in Lancashire ; one who , by his disinterested zeal for the welfare and interests of Freemasonry , extending over a period of 40 years , has won
golden opinions from all who know him . In our previous notice of the Grand Officers who were invested last April , full particulars of Bro . Brockbank ' s Masonic career were given , and it only remains for us to add that no sooner did the Bolton brethren become aware of his elevation to Grand Lodge than a movement was set on foot by a select Committee to consider and determine what steps should be taken to mark the satisfaction and delight they all felt at our
highly esteemed brother ' s long and faithful services to the Craft being thus recognised by Grand Lodge . The principal members of the Committee who so successfully carried out the scheme were Bros . A . G . Harwood , P . M . 1723 , P . G . Std . Br . East Lancashire ( ex-Mayor of Bolton ) , Chairman ; Chas . Heywood , P . P . G . J . W . East Lancashire , Vice-Chairman ; Johnson Mills , Treasurer ; and Alderman I . VV . Taylor ( Bolton ) , P . P . G . Org ., Honorary Secretary .
The total amount collected from 200 subscribers was . £ 200 , part of which sum was devoted to the purchase of a most elaborate testimonial on vellum , made by Bro . J . L . Hine , P . P . G . S . W ., who expended a deal of time and care over its production , and a silver tea and coffee service ( presented to Mrs . Brockbank ) , and a complete suit of full and undress Grand Standard Bearer ' s clothing , manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester . The
balance remaining is for the purchase of votes in the three London Institutions and for a local Charity . The dinner , which called forth all Bro . and Mrs . Phillips ' resources , was nevertheless a complete success . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master presided , and was supported by Bro . George Parker BtocMjank on the right , arid \ iro . Clement R . N . Beswicke-Royds , P . G . D ., on the left , Bro . Charles Heywood , P . P . G . J . W ., occupying the vice chair .
After dinner the toasts of "Ihe Queen" and "The Prince and Princess of Wales " were proposed by Colonel STARKIE , and drank with much enthusiasm by the assembled company ; after which Bro . J OSIAH TAYLOR , Hon . Secretary , reported letters of apology for non-attendance from Bros . George Mellon , V . W . Dep . P . G . M . ; W . J . Hughan , Past Grand Deacon ( both letters read ); Fredk . Binckes , Secretary Boys' Institution ; F . W . Hedges ,
Secretary Girls Institution ; J . Terry , Secretary R . M . B . Institution ; Samuel Pope , O . C . ; the Mayor of Bolton , ] . H . Sillitoe , P . P . G . J . W . ; Chas . F . Matier , R . Harwood , P . P . G . D . ; ] ohn Morris , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; R . H . Hutchinson , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; J . R . Ross , Aid . Kevan , and Veevers , P . P . G . D . The R . W . P . G . M . then called upon Bro . Josiah Taylor to read the address , which being done , Bro . Charles
Heywood , P . P . G . J . W ., handed the service of plate to the K . W . P . G . M . to present to Bro . Brockbank for his wife ' s acceptance . The Colonel then rose and made one of his happiest speeches , in the cour . se of which he spoke most highly of Bro . Brockbank ' s disinterested services to the Craft , and his honourable connection therewith , presented the
testimonial , as previously described , amidst loud and prolonged applause , calling on the brethren to rise and drink the recipient's health , which invitation it is needless to say was promptly and cheerfully responded to , and when the enthusiasm had subsided , Bro . Dr . Bentley sang the following , the music composed by himself , and the words by Bro . Jarrett :
Come , brothers all , obey the call , And swell the choral strain , The song we raise , when worth we praise , Should bear a glad refrain . The Masters of our Art we sing , Come ! take the cheering draft , Join in the toast which here we boast , The Rulers of the Craft .
CHORUS . Then loudly we'll boast , and proudly we'll toast , The Rulers of the Craft . Let hand in hand each brother stand To toast our Royal Head ,
Where Mason ' s worth on regal birth Has double lustre shed ; Long may he fill the chair and still In Brotherhood ' s own cause , See triumph crown the wide world round Our grand Masonic laws . —Chorus .
Complimentary Dinner And Presentation To Bro. Geo. Parker Brockbank, G. Std. Br. Eng.
And in our highest council set May rulers still be found As tried and true , as honoured too , As now that chair surround ; Carnarvon's name and Lathom's claim
Each loyal brother ' s praise , And past and present rulers share The chorus now we raise . —Chorus . And in their ranks our loyal thanks On Brockbank ' s name shall rest ,
By merit raised , by pity praised , Our brother and our guest , Since noble deeds for others' needs Make heaven ' s own nobleman , With prince and peer we'll toast him here , As only Masons can . —Chorus .
The song was capitally sung by Bro . Dr . BENTLEY , and the chorus taken up with great zest by the company , after which Bro . BROCKBANK returned thanks . Subsequently " I he Health of the R . W . P . G . M . " was proposed m terms of gratitude for his kindness in presiding , and the brethren shortly afterward separated . Amongst those present were Bros . Col . Le Gendre
Starkie , R . VV . P . G . M . ; Clement R . N . Beswicke-Royds , nr ^ J ?' ,- . ' , ' ' J' Bam ' ster , PastG . Swd . Br . ; J . L . Hine , D' £ 'S' ?\\ Y' ' " -l ? - Walker , P . G . J . W . ; John Gl-bb Smith P . P . G . J . W . ; Chas . Heywood , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . H . P . Lercsche , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . F . Tweedale , P . P . G . Reg . ; John Chadwick , P . G . Sec ; J . Newton , P . P . G . S . D . ; H . L . Rocca , P . P . G . J . D . ; Geo . Fergusson , P . P . G . S . of la
rVrf ^ rJ- ' ylor ' P-P-G . Org . ; Hy . Greenwood , P . P . G . P . ; Thos . Higson , Prov . G . Tyler ; Frank A . Huet , P . P . G . Purst . Staffordshire ; VV . H . Horrocks , P . M . 37 ; Jno . Hardcastle , J . W . 37 ; J . Naylor , 37 ; Wm . Golding , 37 5 R . Nightingale , 37 ; Dr . Bentley , 37 ; Thos . Barnes , 37 ; J- F . Skelton , VV . M . 146 ; W . Cooper , P . M . 146 ; Geo . Taylor , P . M . 146 ; R . Duxbury , P . M . 146 ; R . Johnson , 146 ; R . Cuerden , 221 ; J . Ratcliffe , 221 ; I .
Partington , W . M . 348 ; J . Barrett , W . M . 1723 ; R . Lathom , P . M . 1723 ; J . W . Draycott , 221 ; Geo . Stirling , 221 ; R . H . Phillips , S . W . 348 ; Ed . Hindley , 34 S ; Thos . Magee , 1723 ; J . W . Forbes , 1723 ; J . Lever , 1723 ; T . B . Long , 1723 ; Dr . Whittaker , 1723 ; J . Seddon , 1723 ; H . M . Staveley , 1723 ; J . VV . Almond , W . M . 1773 ; Wm . Nicholl , P . M . 317 ; J . H . Watson , P . M . 67 S ; Wm . Coooe .
P . M . 350 ; Chas . S . Lane , West Hartlepool ; R . B . Seddon , Wigan ; J . D . Murray , Wigan ; Reg . Young , Liverpool ; T . C . Thornburn , Birkenhead ; W . J . Thomson , St . Helens ; Ed . Farrer , P . M . 350 ; T . Whittaker , 350 ; T . L . Shepherd , 678 ; Jno . Richardson , 67 S ; T . A . Martin , 07 S ; R . L . McMillan , 163 ; G . T . Freeman , R . H . Swindlehurst , J . M . Sinclair , P . M . 163 ; A . H . Jefferis , W . M .
1161 ; Arthur Middleton , 6 45 ; R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) ; and others . We had omitted to state that before the brethren separated the R . W . P . G . M . proposed "The Health of the lestimonial Committee , " and coupled with it the names of Bros . Chas . Heywood , P . P . G . J . W . ; Wm . Jaffrey , P . P . G . D . ; andWm . Nicholl , P . M . 317 .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The reports of the Science and Art Department , South Kensington , with respect to the last examinations have just been published , and it no doubt will be very gratifying to the subscribers to this Institution to hear that out of 32 girls who were examined in geology 30 passed , and out of = ; 7
examined in physiography 49 passed as follows : 11 advanced , 14 first class , and the icmainder second . Such a result as this not only shows how well the children work and appreciate the great advantages they receive at the \ nstitution , but what excellent teaching must also have been given them by Professor Thompson to produce sucTi a result .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . ROBT . WELLBURN , 312 . On Saturday last the mortal remains of Bro . Robt . Wellburn , Past Junior Warden of the Lion Lodge , 312 , were interred in the cemetery at Whitby with Masonic honours . Eight Past Masters of the Lion Lodge officiated as bearers , and other members of the Fraternity were present to pay a last tribute and respect to their depBrted brother , who was initiated into the Lion Lodge in 1 SG 3 , and held the office of Junior Warden in 1 S 67 .
BRO . SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE , BART . The inevitable has at length happened , and our venerable and respected Bro . Sir Moses Monteliore , Bart ., who celebrated the completion of his 100 th year in October of last year amid such universal rejoicing , passed quietly away to his eternal rest on Tuesday , the 28 th ult . It was only some days previously that any serious alarm was felt for the condition of the eminent patient , the fact being that Sir Moses
died , not from any malady , but rather from a general failure of the vital powers . As to his career , it has been fully described in the daily press . He was one of the greatest of philanthropists , a man who never lost an opportunity of benefiting if possible his fellow creatures , irrespective of creed and nationality , and though we cannot claim him as an active member of our Fraternity for many years , his life was one continuous illustration of the
principles of Masonry . The deceased was initiated in the Moira Lodge , now No . 92 , on the 13 th April , 1 S 12 , being registered on the books of our Grand Lodge as a " gentleman " of " Kennington , Surrey , " and he continued a subscribing member till 1 S 17 . He was one of the very few brethren who could claim to have been a member of a lodge under the regular or so-called " modern" Grand
Lodge of England . The great event of the Union between the "Ancients" and " Moderns " was one of his earliest recollections in connection with the Craft , and having been initiated in the Grand Mastership of George Prince of Wales , now leaves for ever the scenes of his earthly career in the Grand Mastership of Albert Edward Prince of Wales his great nephew . The funeral was fixed for Friday ( to-day ) at Ramsgate .
Iiros . the Earl of Hardwicke , Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild , M . P ., and Sir F . Johnstone were among the party which travelled to Goodwood in the special train made up for the Prince and Princess of Wales .
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Annual Outing Of The Corinthian Lodge, No. 1382.
The chair was well and worthily occupied by Bro . Delves , P . M ., who was supported in the S . and J . W . chair's by Bros . J . Carnaby , P . M ., and Dr . C . W . Smith , P . M ., having on his immediate right and left Bros . G . B . Smith , P . M ., and G . H . Stephens , W . M . 1623 , & c . One thing somewhat detracted from the enjoyment of the dinner , instead of using the large and airy saloon , a side room considerably too small and stuffy was prepared , which , considering the
great heat of the day and the hour of dining ( 3 o clock ) , was not quite a fortunate arrangement . At the end of the meal , Bro . DELVES , the worthy President , introduced the toasts in a brief and expressive manner , having in view the heat , which was excessive , and the obvious desire of all to adjourn to the outdoor facilities jor enjoyment . "The Oueen and Craft , " " H . R . H . the M . W . G . Master , " " H . t < . H . the Princess of Wales and
the rest of the Royal Family " were all cordially received , especially a neat reference to the marriage of Princess Beatrice to Prince Henry of Battenberg . " "The W . M . " and "P . M . ' s" were briefly given , and "The Visitors , " felicitously introduced , was very heartily received , coupled with the names of Messrs . Lukes , Thomas , and Collins , the last-named , in returning thanks , expressed his gratification at the manner in which the visitors had been made welcome
among the Freemasons , and intimated that at some future period there would be those among them who would solicit ¦ to be admitted into the Order . The kind manner in which the ladies had graced the proceedings of the day was introduced by Bro . DELVES , who expressed the honour and pleasure each brother experienced in the charms of their company . He was sure the ladies would look with more sympathy upon the calls which
Masonry made upon the time of their better halves , from witnessing , as they could that day , how free from censure were their actions , and that all they did had for its aim and end " Charity . " ( Cheers . ) He trusted the pleasures of such an outing as they all enjoyed would be repeated for many years . Bro . PITT , on behalf of the ladies , expressed their thanks to the brethren for the well organised outing in
their honour . The ladies had enjoyed themselves , and trusted to do so again under similar conditions . Some songs and a capital recitation by Bro . J . A . Keable were much enjoyed . The party then left the table , and dispersed to enjoy the attractions which outdoor sports afford , and soon the respertive claims of " Aunt Sally , " archery , bowls , tennis , boating , & c , found their votaries . Some rare fun resulted in the archery field , where , although
the arrows flew fast and thick , the target seemed to be about the safest place , somebody suggesting that a large hayrick in process of building in an adjoining field should be the mark to aim at ; whilst on the river bank it had been explained that a pleasure boat constructed to carry four persons could not conveniently accommodate about 15 ladies elegantly attired in the present fashion . However , in one way and another all enjoyed themselves , the time
being all too short for the purpose . The company included the following ladies , brethren , and friends : Bro . W . Delves , P . M ., and two Misses Delves and Mr . Collins , Bros . Dr . C . VV . Smith , P . M ., Joseph Carnaby , P . M ., G . B . Smith , P . M ., and Mrs . Smith , Bro . and Mrs . Keable , Mr ., Mrs ., and Miss Thomas , Mr . Nowlan , Mrs . Busby , Mr . and Mrs . Johnston , Mr . McBride , Mr . Standley , Bro . and Mrs .
Shearman , Bro . W . Clark , two Misses Brown , two Misses Withey , and Miss Jones , Mr . Wildey , Bro . Stephen Marsh , Bro . and Mrs . J . S . Limn , Bro . and Mrs . D . Russell , Bros . R . J . Perry , Klein , Saunders , S . G . Bonner , G . H . Stephens , Lowrie , Bro . and Mrs . Hill , Mr . and Mrs . Hart , Bro . and Mrs . Pitt , and Mr . Brunt , Bro . and Mrs . Hughes , Bro . and Mrs . and Miss Parsons , Bro . and Mrs . ard Miss Warman , Bro . Mrs . and two Misses Brown ,
Mrs . and Miss Batten , Messrs . S . Wilson and Lukes , Bro . Hurdle and Mrs . Hurdle , C . Parkinson , and Mrs . Parkinson , and others . Shortly after seven o ' clock a start for home was made , and a splendid ride was much enjoyed , singing being indulged in with much heartiness . Upon the road back the party were enabled to secure the services of Mr . L . Kalischer ' s band , which was returning from a ffite . With
this musical reinforcement to waken up the spirits of the party , and we fear the neighbourhoods through which we journeyed , home was safely reached with every one satisfied with the enjoyment of the day . It is a pity that every bright picture must have its dark side , and the dark tint to the above picture is attributable to the absence , through various unavoidable circumstances , of the W . M ., Bro . H . During , the Wardensand several
, of the Past Masters , and that , owing to non-compliance with the request to advise as to numbers going , the worthy Hon . Secretary fears there will be but little to go to the Charities , despite the large numbers , who , at the last moment , " shewed up . " We must not conclude our notice without giving a word of praise , and a most deserved one , too , to Bro . S . G . Bonner , the indefatigable Hon . Secretary , through whose exertions , almost entirely , the success
of the second annual outing as well as the first is due . That he had his reward in the success attending his efforts we cannot doubt , but , " palmam , qui meruit , ferat , " and we trust Bro . Bonner will be spared for many years to enjoy the organising of many similarly pleasing outings . Adapting a line from Milton : " And when they next doth ride abroad , May we be there to see . "
Summer Banquet Of The Henley Lodge, No. 1472.
SUMMER BANQUET OF THE HENLEY LODGE , No . 1472 .
The annual outing or " Ladies' day " of the above flourishing lodge , whose locale is at the Three Crowns , North Woolwich , took place on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., and was certainly one of the most enjoyable of the season , both circumstances and management being all that could be
desired . The party _ assembled at London Bridge Station , and proceeded to Brighton in special saloon carriages , there conveyances awaited them for a drive to the Devil ' s Dyke where at the Dyke Hotel lunch was provided . After a few hours spent in the varied amusements on the spot , and a thorough enjoyment of the beautiful country around it the
party proceeded through West Brighton , past the Aquarium , to the Castle Hotel , of which Bro , H . Tuffs , I . M . 1272 , is the courteous and hospitable proprietor ! / here a superbly appointed banquet was thoroug hly enjoyed under the presidency of Bro . A . T . Ives , W . M . of the lodge . Among the company were Mrs . A . T . Ives wife of the W . M . ; Bro . J . Ives , P . M . and Sec , and Mrs !
Summer Banquet Of The Henley Lodge, No. 1472.
and Miss Ives ; Bro . E . West , P . M ., and Mrs . West ; Bro . A . J . Manning , P . M ., and Mrs . Manning ; Bro . Lewis , P . M . ; Bro . Warren , P . M . Liberty of Havering , and Mrs . Warren ; Bro . Paul , J . W . ; Bro . C . East , W . M . 65 ; Bro . Canning and Mrs . Canning , sen . ; C . Hefford , D . C , and Miss Hefford ; Bro . C . Wood , W . S ., and Mrs .
Wood ; Bro . Kaul and Mrs . Kaul ; Bro . Sutcliffe and Mrs . Sutcliffe ; Bro . Pauling and Miss Pauling ; Bros . Low , Delo , and Dr . J . Vance , Mr . Richardson , and Bro . C . Jolly , S . W . ( Freemason ) and Mrs . Jolly . The W . M . set the example of short speeches , yet in appropriate terms gave the usual loyal and Grand Lodge
toasts . The toast of "The W . M ., " proposed by Bro . LEWIS , was drunk with enthusiasm . Bro . IVES feelingly returned thanks . " The Ladies " were honoured , and the toast of " Success to the Henley Lodge" was placed in the hands of Bro . J OLLY , who complimented the W . M . arid Bro . West upon the admirable arrangements made by them for the comfort
and happiness of the party . Bro . PAUL responded for "The Officers . " Bro . WARREN responded for "The Visitors , " and several other complimentary and personal toasts followed . Some excellent songs and recitations enlivened the proceedings , which were brought to a conclusion by "Auld Lang Syne" and "God Save the Queen . "
The carriages were in waiting and conveyed the party back to the station , and after a pleasant journey , town was reached in due course , and the brethren and their belongings separated with many "Hearty good wishes , " after a thoroughly enjoyed and pleasant outing . We must not forget to mention the hearty workof Bro . Wood , Stwd ., who was indefatigable in his attentions both at lunch and dinner .
Complimentary Dinner And Presentation To Bro. Geo. Parker Brockbank, G. Std. Br. Eng.
COMPLIMENTARY DINNER AND PRESENTATION TO BRO . GEO . PARKER BROCKBANK , G . STD . BR . ENG .
On Friday , the 24 th ult ., over 80 brethren assembled in the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , to do honour to one of the most philanthropic Masons in Lancashire ; one who , by his disinterested zeal for the welfare and interests of Freemasonry , extending over a period of 40 years , has won
golden opinions from all who know him . In our previous notice of the Grand Officers who were invested last April , full particulars of Bro . Brockbank ' s Masonic career were given , and it only remains for us to add that no sooner did the Bolton brethren become aware of his elevation to Grand Lodge than a movement was set on foot by a select Committee to consider and determine what steps should be taken to mark the satisfaction and delight they all felt at our
highly esteemed brother ' s long and faithful services to the Craft being thus recognised by Grand Lodge . The principal members of the Committee who so successfully carried out the scheme were Bros . A . G . Harwood , P . M . 1723 , P . G . Std . Br . East Lancashire ( ex-Mayor of Bolton ) , Chairman ; Chas . Heywood , P . P . G . J . W . East Lancashire , Vice-Chairman ; Johnson Mills , Treasurer ; and Alderman I . VV . Taylor ( Bolton ) , P . P . G . Org ., Honorary Secretary .
The total amount collected from 200 subscribers was . £ 200 , part of which sum was devoted to the purchase of a most elaborate testimonial on vellum , made by Bro . J . L . Hine , P . P . G . S . W ., who expended a deal of time and care over its production , and a silver tea and coffee service ( presented to Mrs . Brockbank ) , and a complete suit of full and undress Grand Standard Bearer ' s clothing , manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester . The
balance remaining is for the purchase of votes in the three London Institutions and for a local Charity . The dinner , which called forth all Bro . and Mrs . Phillips ' resources , was nevertheless a complete success . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master presided , and was supported by Bro . George Parker BtocMjank on the right , arid \ iro . Clement R . N . Beswicke-Royds , P . G . D ., on the left , Bro . Charles Heywood , P . P . G . J . W ., occupying the vice chair .
After dinner the toasts of "Ihe Queen" and "The Prince and Princess of Wales " were proposed by Colonel STARKIE , and drank with much enthusiasm by the assembled company ; after which Bro . J OSIAH TAYLOR , Hon . Secretary , reported letters of apology for non-attendance from Bros . George Mellon , V . W . Dep . P . G . M . ; W . J . Hughan , Past Grand Deacon ( both letters read ); Fredk . Binckes , Secretary Boys' Institution ; F . W . Hedges ,
Secretary Girls Institution ; J . Terry , Secretary R . M . B . Institution ; Samuel Pope , O . C . ; the Mayor of Bolton , ] . H . Sillitoe , P . P . G . J . W . ; Chas . F . Matier , R . Harwood , P . P . G . D . ; ] ohn Morris , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; R . H . Hutchinson , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; J . R . Ross , Aid . Kevan , and Veevers , P . P . G . D . The R . W . P . G . M . then called upon Bro . Josiah Taylor to read the address , which being done , Bro . Charles
Heywood , P . P . G . J . W ., handed the service of plate to the K . W . P . G . M . to present to Bro . Brockbank for his wife ' s acceptance . The Colonel then rose and made one of his happiest speeches , in the cour . se of which he spoke most highly of Bro . Brockbank ' s disinterested services to the Craft , and his honourable connection therewith , presented the
testimonial , as previously described , amidst loud and prolonged applause , calling on the brethren to rise and drink the recipient's health , which invitation it is needless to say was promptly and cheerfully responded to , and when the enthusiasm had subsided , Bro . Dr . Bentley sang the following , the music composed by himself , and the words by Bro . Jarrett :
Come , brothers all , obey the call , And swell the choral strain , The song we raise , when worth we praise , Should bear a glad refrain . The Masters of our Art we sing , Come ! take the cheering draft , Join in the toast which here we boast , The Rulers of the Craft .
CHORUS . Then loudly we'll boast , and proudly we'll toast , The Rulers of the Craft . Let hand in hand each brother stand To toast our Royal Head ,
Where Mason ' s worth on regal birth Has double lustre shed ; Long may he fill the chair and still In Brotherhood ' s own cause , See triumph crown the wide world round Our grand Masonic laws . —Chorus .
Complimentary Dinner And Presentation To Bro. Geo. Parker Brockbank, G. Std. Br. Eng.
And in our highest council set May rulers still be found As tried and true , as honoured too , As now that chair surround ; Carnarvon's name and Lathom's claim
Each loyal brother ' s praise , And past and present rulers share The chorus now we raise . —Chorus . And in their ranks our loyal thanks On Brockbank ' s name shall rest ,
By merit raised , by pity praised , Our brother and our guest , Since noble deeds for others' needs Make heaven ' s own nobleman , With prince and peer we'll toast him here , As only Masons can . —Chorus .
The song was capitally sung by Bro . Dr . BENTLEY , and the chorus taken up with great zest by the company , after which Bro . BROCKBANK returned thanks . Subsequently " I he Health of the R . W . P . G . M . " was proposed m terms of gratitude for his kindness in presiding , and the brethren shortly afterward separated . Amongst those present were Bros . Col . Le Gendre
Starkie , R . VV . P . G . M . ; Clement R . N . Beswicke-Royds , nr ^ J ?' ,- . ' , ' ' J' Bam ' ster , PastG . Swd . Br . ; J . L . Hine , D' £ 'S' ?\\ Y' ' " -l ? - Walker , P . G . J . W . ; John Gl-bb Smith P . P . G . J . W . ; Chas . Heywood , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . H . P . Lercsche , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . F . Tweedale , P . P . G . Reg . ; John Chadwick , P . G . Sec ; J . Newton , P . P . G . S . D . ; H . L . Rocca , P . P . G . J . D . ; Geo . Fergusson , P . P . G . S . of la
rVrf ^ rJ- ' ylor ' P-P-G . Org . ; Hy . Greenwood , P . P . G . P . ; Thos . Higson , Prov . G . Tyler ; Frank A . Huet , P . P . G . Purst . Staffordshire ; VV . H . Horrocks , P . M . 37 ; Jno . Hardcastle , J . W . 37 ; J . Naylor , 37 ; Wm . Golding , 37 5 R . Nightingale , 37 ; Dr . Bentley , 37 ; Thos . Barnes , 37 ; J- F . Skelton , VV . M . 146 ; W . Cooper , P . M . 146 ; Geo . Taylor , P . M . 146 ; R . Duxbury , P . M . 146 ; R . Johnson , 146 ; R . Cuerden , 221 ; J . Ratcliffe , 221 ; I .
Partington , W . M . 348 ; J . Barrett , W . M . 1723 ; R . Lathom , P . M . 1723 ; J . W . Draycott , 221 ; Geo . Stirling , 221 ; R . H . Phillips , S . W . 348 ; Ed . Hindley , 34 S ; Thos . Magee , 1723 ; J . W . Forbes , 1723 ; J . Lever , 1723 ; T . B . Long , 1723 ; Dr . Whittaker , 1723 ; J . Seddon , 1723 ; H . M . Staveley , 1723 ; J . VV . Almond , W . M . 1773 ; Wm . Nicholl , P . M . 317 ; J . H . Watson , P . M . 67 S ; Wm . Coooe .
P . M . 350 ; Chas . S . Lane , West Hartlepool ; R . B . Seddon , Wigan ; J . D . Murray , Wigan ; Reg . Young , Liverpool ; T . C . Thornburn , Birkenhead ; W . J . Thomson , St . Helens ; Ed . Farrer , P . M . 350 ; T . Whittaker , 350 ; T . L . Shepherd , 678 ; Jno . Richardson , 67 S ; T . A . Martin , 07 S ; R . L . McMillan , 163 ; G . T . Freeman , R . H . Swindlehurst , J . M . Sinclair , P . M . 163 ; A . H . Jefferis , W . M .
1161 ; Arthur Middleton , 6 45 ; R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) ; and others . We had omitted to state that before the brethren separated the R . W . P . G . M . proposed "The Health of the lestimonial Committee , " and coupled with it the names of Bros . Chas . Heywood , P . P . G . J . W . ; Wm . Jaffrey , P . P . G . D . ; andWm . Nicholl , P . M . 317 .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The reports of the Science and Art Department , South Kensington , with respect to the last examinations have just been published , and it no doubt will be very gratifying to the subscribers to this Institution to hear that out of 32 girls who were examined in geology 30 passed , and out of = ; 7
examined in physiography 49 passed as follows : 11 advanced , 14 first class , and the icmainder second . Such a result as this not only shows how well the children work and appreciate the great advantages they receive at the \ nstitution , but what excellent teaching must also have been given them by Professor Thompson to produce sucTi a result .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . ROBT . WELLBURN , 312 . On Saturday last the mortal remains of Bro . Robt . Wellburn , Past Junior Warden of the Lion Lodge , 312 , were interred in the cemetery at Whitby with Masonic honours . Eight Past Masters of the Lion Lodge officiated as bearers , and other members of the Fraternity were present to pay a last tribute and respect to their depBrted brother , who was initiated into the Lion Lodge in 1 SG 3 , and held the office of Junior Warden in 1 S 67 .
BRO . SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE , BART . The inevitable has at length happened , and our venerable and respected Bro . Sir Moses Monteliore , Bart ., who celebrated the completion of his 100 th year in October of last year amid such universal rejoicing , passed quietly away to his eternal rest on Tuesday , the 28 th ult . It was only some days previously that any serious alarm was felt for the condition of the eminent patient , the fact being that Sir Moses
died , not from any malady , but rather from a general failure of the vital powers . As to his career , it has been fully described in the daily press . He was one of the greatest of philanthropists , a man who never lost an opportunity of benefiting if possible his fellow creatures , irrespective of creed and nationality , and though we cannot claim him as an active member of our Fraternity for many years , his life was one continuous illustration of the
principles of Masonry . The deceased was initiated in the Moira Lodge , now No . 92 , on the 13 th April , 1 S 12 , being registered on the books of our Grand Lodge as a " gentleman " of " Kennington , Surrey , " and he continued a subscribing member till 1 S 17 . He was one of the very few brethren who could claim to have been a member of a lodge under the regular or so-called " modern" Grand
Lodge of England . The great event of the Union between the "Ancients" and " Moderns " was one of his earliest recollections in connection with the Craft , and having been initiated in the Grand Mastership of George Prince of Wales , now leaves for ever the scenes of his earthly career in the Grand Mastership of Albert Edward Prince of Wales his great nephew . The funeral was fixed for Friday ( to-day ) at Ramsgate .
Iiros . the Earl of Hardwicke , Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild , M . P ., and Sir F . Johnstone were among the party which travelled to Goodwood in the special train made up for the Prince and Princess of Wales .