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Consecration Of The William Kelly Mark Lodge, No. 339, At Winshill.
penny the worse , " while there are plain indications that the day is not far distant when the Bishop of Rome will be glad to seek an asylum in one of those countries whose most loyal subjects he has so wantonly insulted ' . But , brethren , we know our plain duty in spite of misrepresentation , and even insult . We must patiently persevere in our allotted task until that day when the great Overseer shall perchance revuke the mistaken decision of his subordinates , and when with unerring skill He shall try every man ' s work
of what kind it is , and to him who has been faithful and industrious shall a reward be given far exceeding his expectations and deserts . "To him that overcometh are The new name written on the stone , The raiment bright , the crown , the throne ; What time shall shine that morning star " Whose rising brings peace and tranquillity to the faithful and obedient of the human race .
Consecration Of The Royal Naval Chapter, No. 59.
CONSECRATION OF THE ROYAL NAVAL CHAPTER , No . 59 .
A new chapter , under the wing of this ancient lodge , was consecrated at Freemasons'Hall on Friday last , the nth inst ., under most favourable auspices . The founders are brethren so well known as workers in almost every phase of Masonry , that success in such hands is a foregone
conclusion . A large number assembled at Freemasons' Hall , amongst whom were the following : Comps . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; C . Greenwood , P . G . S . B . ; Raynham Stewart , P . G . D . ; J . Lewis-Thomas , P . G . A . D . C . j E . M . Lott , G . Org . ; C . Sadler , G . Janitor ; G . Cooper , A . Millar , C . E . Ferry , C . H . Driver , H . S . Goodall , J . H . Thompson , R . Eve , A . M . Broadley , and C . F . Hogard . Founders :
Comps . S . B . Wilson , Chas . Belton , Fredk . Binckes , C . F . Matier , F . J . Tyler , J . L . Mather , A . J . H . Goldney , and C . E . Soppet . The Consecrating Officer was Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E . The other companions who assisted in the ceremonies were Comps . J . Neal York , G . S . Cambridge , as H . ; Rev . C . VV . Arnold , P . G . C , as J . ; Frank
Richardson , P . G . D ., as Director of Ceremonies ; and Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br ., as Scribe N . The chapter having been duly opened , and the usual formularies observed , the Consecrating Officer called on the Rev . C . W . Arnold to give the oration . 'The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded with , and the chapter was duly consecrated in ancient form .
The installation of Principals then took place as follows : Comps . Stephen Barton Wilson , as Z . ; C . Belton , as H . ; and F . Binckes , as J . The other officers appointed were : Comps . C . F . Matier , S . E . ; A . Torkington , S . N . ; Tyler , P . S . ; H . Goldney , ist A . S . ; J . L . Mather , Treas . ; Soppet , D . of C ; and Walkley , Janitor . A vote of thanks to the Consecrating Officer was then proposed by the M . E ., and seconded by Comp . BELTON ,
and it was further resolved that Comps . Shadwell H . Clerke , James Neal York , Rev . C . VV . Arnold , Frank Richardson , and Edgar Bowyer be elected as honorary members . This was carried unanimousl j ' , and Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE returned thanks . Letters of apology were then read from numerous brethren who were unable to be present . Several brethren were then proposed for exaltation , and Comps . A . M . Broadley and Webster Glynes as joining
members . A banquet afterwards took place at the Holborn Restaurant , presided over by the M . E . Z ., when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
Summer Banquet Of The Lodge Of Prosperity, No. 65.
SUMMER BANQUET OF THE LODGE OF PROSPERITY , No . 65 .
On Wednesday , the gth inst ., the Waterloo Station of the South-Western Railway wore an aspect which promised well for the usual success of another of those enjoyable summer banquets which have been for so many years carried out by the above prosperous lodge . The brethren there
assembled were accompanied by a large number of lady friends , and the VV . M ., Bro . C . J . Rich , and his wife must have looked around them with much gratification to see how brilliant an assembly had gathered there , fully confident of the arrangements which had been made for the most popular day of their year . Saloon carriages had been reserved in an express train
for the run down to Walton-on-Thames ; and upon the arrival there , Bro . Dintelmann , the host , who had undertaken to receive the company , had provided a wealth of waggonettes , victorias , and omnibuses to drive them across two miles of beautiful country ; and a glorious summer sun favouring all , the former palace of his late Royal Highness the Duke of York—now the Oatlands Park Hotel—was
reached after a most enjoyable drive . After an hour ' s stroll in the spacious park , the welcome call to dinner was heard , and the large dining hall was then found to have been beautifully laid out for 150 guests—the host had done his utmost . The lodge had provided handsome menu cards , and one of the members—Bro . Bentley Haynes—had crowned it all by a lavish present of flowers—roses eveiywhere in profusion ,
and in an ante-room roses again for the ladies , in the form of sprays , besides enough for every gentleman . When the brethren and the ladies had assembled at the tables , presided over by Bro . C J . Rich , the W . M ., we noticed present Bros . Goodwin , Treas . ; L . A . Leins , P . M . ; G . T . Brown , P . M ., Sec ; C . E . Ferry , P . M . ; W . Chicken , P . M . ; J . Roberts , P . M . ; . G . Schadler ,
P . M . ; J . H . Hawkins , S . W . ; W . Walker , J . W . ; R . Dyson , S . D . ; _ Bentley Haynes , J . D . ; and several visitors distinguished in the Craft . With the aid of a string band , piano , anda quartette of voices , grace was beautifullysung , and then the event of the day—the splendid banquet provided by Bro . Dintelmann , himself a member of this lodge
—was duly disposed of and enjoyed . After the toast of " The Queen and the Craft" had been well received , Bro . Bentley ¦ Haynes sang "God save the Queen , " accompanied by the orchestra and the whole of the company . Bro . SCHADLER , the I . P . M ., then proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " saying that if he had any experience in thought-reading at all , he could see from the
Summer Banquet Of The Lodge Of Prosperity, No. 65.
faces in front of him how successful he should be in proposing such a toast . Not enly was their meeting here last year a great success , but he could plainly see that it was eclipsed by the one of to-day . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in reply , said that , although weighted with a ioad of good words , he hardly knew how to express them sufficiently ; but his sincerity would supplement all . The
pleasure of meeting the brethren with their wives and daughters in so glorious a place was in great measure due to the wisdom of his predecessors , who for many years had established this annual custom , but he congratulated himself upon the happy appearance of all to-day , and assured all the ladies who had Freemason husbands , and those who hoped to have them , that it was not mere dining out that the brethren had in view . In spite of what certain ecclesiastics had
lately said , English Freemasons of today had nothing to do with "sedition , privy conspiracy , or rebellion , " neither "false doctrine , heresy , or schism ; " the one grace they endeavoured to court was Charity ; the noble Institution for Aged Freemasons and their wives , whom misfortune may overtake in the rugged path of life , also that for the Girls , and for the Boys , was sufficient proof of this , and demonstrated that mere dining out was nothing compared
to the useful work of the fraternity . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then proposed the principal toast of the day , " The Ladies , " saying that upon thisoccasion he had a secret to tell them , and that was that the hearts of the brethren had been quite charmed , not only by their kindly act of being present , but by their so gracefully adorning themselves , and he specially thanked Mrs . Haynes , who had interested herself so much on behalf of her sister
visitors . Bro . HAI . LER , who replied for the ladies , said that hehad already heard a brother whisper , " Have you your speech prepared , " but in the face of so brilliant a company he felt no such need but rather encouraged . The ladies around him had expressed unbounded satisfaction at the welcome awarded thorn , and he had no hesitation in saying that every one of them were deeply indebted to the VV . M . and
his Committee . After the toast of "The Visitors , " the band played " Auld Lang Syne , " and the company adjourned to the lawn . At seven o ' clock the dining room had been cleared and dancing commenced , which occupied the young people until nearly ten o ' clock . Thus ended a most enjoyable day ,
and under a bright , full , summer moon , in the cool of the evening , the company were driven back to the station , the ladies in many instances saying that as they for once had been admitted into the privileges , they would willing leave the mysteries of Freemasonry in the care of their husbands and friends .
Annual Picnic Of The Lodge Of Affability, No. 317, Manchester.
ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE LODGE OF AFFABILITY , No . 317 , MANCHESTER .
On Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., 34 ladies and brethren assembled at Victoria Station for the purpose of proceeding to Bolton Abbey , via Skipton . The committee of management had previously arranged for saloon carriages to convey the party to Skipton , and at 9 . 35 the train took its
departure for that old fashioned Yorkshire town , which was reached shortly after 11 o ' clock . On leaving the train the company walked to the Midland Hotel , where luncheon was awaiting ' them , after which waggonettes conveyed them to Bolton Abbey . The drive was most enjoyable , and some of the lovliest scenery in Yorkshire met the eye on all sides . On arriving at the lodge gates the party alighted ,
and walked through the woods , and viewed the remains of the ancient Abbey and other places and objects of interest for which the locality is famous , subsequently assembling for the return journey at 4 . 15 . Directly after leaving the Devonshire Arms a very heavy thunderstorm , with torrents of rain , came on , and lasted until long after the company returned to the hotel , the
result being that several of the ladies and brethren , despite the use of mackintoshes and umbrellas , got unpleasantly and uncomfortably wet . This unfortunate " contretemps " somewhat marred the enjoyment that hitherto had progressed uninterruptedly ; but matters took a more favourable turn , after a substantial tea ";\ la fourchette" had been partaken of , and the saturated garments had been
dried , through the kindness of the proprietor , Bro . Throup , who exerted himself to the utmost to make every one fee ! comfortable , and lent those who needed them coats , & c , while their own were drying . After the cloth had been cleared and tables removed , Bro . W . J . Cunlifl ' e , VV . M ., on the piano , and Bro . R . R . Lisenden , J . W ., on the English concertina , performed a short
selection , and subsequently a few dances were indulged in , which the ladies particularly seemed thoroughly to enjoy . The note of departure having been sounded by the W . M ., all made their way to the station , and eventually arrived at Victoria at 10 . 25 . The whole of the company expressed themselves thoroughly pleased with the day ' s outing , which , but for the storm , would certainly have been enjoyment excellence
" par . " Amongst the company were Bro . W . J . Cunliffe , VV . M ., and Mrs . Cunliffe ; Mr . and Mrs . Cunliffe ; Uro . James Wilson , P . M ., Mrs ., and Miss Wilson ; Bro . H . Walmsley , P . M ., and Mrs . Walmsley ; Bros . John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Marsden , VVm . Nicholl , P . M . ; Bro . John Smethurst , P . M ., and Mrs . Smethurst ; Bro . VV . B . Akerman , I . G ., and Mrs . Akerman ; Bros . Abraham Wild , Chesworth , Stephen Hamer John Garside ; Bro . JVV . G .
, . and Mrs . Coombes ; Mr . and Mrs . Banning ; Bro . and Mrs . McAllister ; Bro . and Miss Freeman ; Bros . Chas . V . Anger , John Bollard , P . M . 12 G ; R . R . Lisenden , J . VV . 317 ( brcemason ) ; and others . A deserved vote of thanks was awarded to Bros . VV . J . Cunliffe , VV . M ., and John Garside , Sec , for the labour and pains they had expended over arranging for bringing the picnic to a successful termination .
Summer Excursion Of The Hundred Of Elloe Lodge , No. 469, Spalding.
SUMMER EXCURSION OF THE HUNDRED OF ELLOE LODGE , No . 469 , SPALDING .
This pleasant annual gathering took place on Monday , the 7 th inst ., the object of the visit being the ancient University of Cambridge . The party left Spalding by the Great Eastern expressat 10 o'clock , arriving at Cambridge at n . iG . On arrival they were met on the platform by Bro . W . W . Campion , a native of Spalding , but now resident in Cambridge , by whom they were " carted "off
Summer Excursion Of The Hundred Of Elloe Lodge , No. 469, Spalding.
bodily to his pleasant villa close by , where a substantial luncheon awaited them . Tramcars were then taken into the town , and Bro . Spalding , of the Scientific Lodge , No . 8 S , then escorted the visitors to most of the colleges and buildings , as well as to the far-famed walks and avenues of the "Backs , " with the museums and other objects of interest . At 4 p . m . a noble b inquet was provided at the Red Lion Hotel by Bro . Host Moyes , to which
ample justice was done . Owing to a severe bereavement , the VV . M . ( Bro . the Rev . A . VV . G . Moore , M . A . ) was unable to be present , so W . Bro . Barrell , the Secretary of the lodge ( who had organised and conducted the trip throughout ) presided . " Ladies and lewises " had been invited to join the party , and a number of the fair sex graced the brethren by their presence . The usual toasts were honoured , although very briefly , from the shortness of the time , and at G . 40 the return train was taken , and
Spalding again reached at S . o . Several brethren and ladies from Boston also joined the Hundred of F . IIoe , and it was the universal opinion that a more enjoyable outing could scarcely have been arranged . A photograph of the party , arranged in a group , was taken by Bro . Hills in his beautiful garden . The courtesy and hospitality of this worthy brother , as also of Bro . Watts , was almost unbounded , and the invaluable assistance of Bro . Campion enabled every one to assert on their return that pleasure and profit had been the result of the day ' s proceedings .
Summer Banquet Of The Lodge Of St. John, No. 1306.
SUMMER BANQUET OF THE LODGE OF ST . JOHN , No . 1306 .
The fourth annual summer banquet of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Royal Forest Hotel , Chingford . There was a good attendance of brethren of the lodge , visitors , and ladies . Amongst those present were Bro . J . P . T . Conture , W . M ., Mrs . and Miss
Conture ; Bro . C . Veal , P . M ., Mrs . and Miss Veal ; Bro . Magrath , P . M ., Mrs . and Master Magrath ; Bro . T . Wooding and Mrs . Wooding ; Bro . Hardy , Mrs . and Miss Hardy ; Brc . Wise and Mrs . Wise ; Bro . Oppenheim and Mrs . Oppenheim ; Bro . Blaney ; Bro . Beard and Miss Beard ; Bro . Collier , Mrs . and Miss Collier ; Bro . Blain and Mrs . Blain ; Bro . Joslin and Mrs . Joslin ; Bro . King
and Mrs . King ; Bro . Stichhng and Mrs . Stichling ; Bro . Dale ; Mrs . VVeston ; Mrs . Bennett ; Bro . Twinn , Hon . Sec , and Mrs . Twinn , and others . Bro . Conture , W . M . of the lodge , occupied the chair , the vice being filled by Bro . C . Veal , P . M . The banquet , which was served in first-rate style , and seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed by every one present , being ended ,
grace was said , and the usual loyal and other toasts duly honoured , Bro . King ably responding for " The Visitors , " and Bro . F . H . Dale for "The Ladies . " The W . M . informed the company that there were breaks in waiting to take them for a drive , and the whole of the party embraced the opportunity of viewing some of the lovely scenery of Epping Forest , and enjoying the fresh air . On returning
to the hotel tea and colfee was served , and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing , a quadrille band having been specially engaged , Bro . Stichling , of the Earl of Zetland Lodge , ably officiating as M . C . Altogether a most delightful day was spent , and the party returned to town , declaring that this had been the most successful and enjoyable of any of their summer outings .
Summer Banquet Of The Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.
SUMMER BANQUET OF THE EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1642 .
"On Thursday , the 10 th inst ., the members of the above lodge held their annual summer banquet . The lodge was opened in the morning at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , and , after the usual business , was closed in clue form , and the brethren and visitors , accompanied by their wives and members of the lodge of instruction , numbering upwards
of 120 persons , proceeded by train to Taplow , where there were in readiness three steam launches to convey them to Bourne End , the country residence of the VV . M ., Bro . F . C . Frye . The trip was a most enjoyable one , and the spot for the day's festivity charmingly situated on the banks of the Thames . The W . M . and Mrs . Frye received their visitors as they alighted from the launches , and conducted them through the grounds to a large tent , where luncheon
was provided . lhey were then invited to go again on board the launches for a trip to Medmenham Abbey , which was readily responded to , and the numbers increased by several brethren who had come down direct to Bourne End by a later train . The day had not at any time been very bright ; but as the launches steamed away , the sun broke through _ the thick clouds , and all hoped for a fine afternoon . The launches ; had , however , proceeded but a short
distance , when the company appeared to meet what proved to he a thorough downpour of rain . On arriving at the Abbey , the launches were turned , the ladies housed in the cabins , and Bourne End was reached soon aftersix o ' clock . The banquet was presided over by the VV . M ., during which the band of the Wickham Volunteers performed a selection of music . The toasts of "TI 12 Health of theOueen , " " H . R . H . the
Most Worshipful the Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers" were given . Bro . S . SHOUT , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the VV . M . " in a few well-chosen remarks . Bro . FRYE thanked the brethren and visitors for coming so far to spend the day with him in the country . He was particularly pleased to see the ladies with them for the first time ; but regretted the weather had been so unfavourable
as , to a great extent , spoil their enjoyment . He thought he had calculated on everything to make the day a happy one ; but had not reckoned for the weather , and he was sorry for it . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . STROTWICK ( Jamaica ) , and " The Ladies " by Bro . the Rev . KERR GRAY .
The evening having- been line , the time that remained was enjoyed by dancing and promenading through the grounds . Bros . Parkhouse , P . M . and Treas . ; Murlis , P . M . and Sec . ; and Lander , P . M . and D . C , were indefatigable in assisting the VV . M ., and greatly added to the enjoyment of all present ; and at 10 o ' clock a special train from Bourne End brought the company safe back to town .
Bro . George Phillips presided at the fortni ghtly meeting of the Board , held on Monday , at the Holborn Town Hall .
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Consecration Of The William Kelly Mark Lodge, No. 339, At Winshill.
penny the worse , " while there are plain indications that the day is not far distant when the Bishop of Rome will be glad to seek an asylum in one of those countries whose most loyal subjects he has so wantonly insulted ' . But , brethren , we know our plain duty in spite of misrepresentation , and even insult . We must patiently persevere in our allotted task until that day when the great Overseer shall perchance revuke the mistaken decision of his subordinates , and when with unerring skill He shall try every man ' s work
of what kind it is , and to him who has been faithful and industrious shall a reward be given far exceeding his expectations and deserts . "To him that overcometh are The new name written on the stone , The raiment bright , the crown , the throne ; What time shall shine that morning star " Whose rising brings peace and tranquillity to the faithful and obedient of the human race .
Consecration Of The Royal Naval Chapter, No. 59.
CONSECRATION OF THE ROYAL NAVAL CHAPTER , No . 59 .
A new chapter , under the wing of this ancient lodge , was consecrated at Freemasons'Hall on Friday last , the nth inst ., under most favourable auspices . The founders are brethren so well known as workers in almost every phase of Masonry , that success in such hands is a foregone
conclusion . A large number assembled at Freemasons' Hall , amongst whom were the following : Comps . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; C . Greenwood , P . G . S . B . ; Raynham Stewart , P . G . D . ; J . Lewis-Thomas , P . G . A . D . C . j E . M . Lott , G . Org . ; C . Sadler , G . Janitor ; G . Cooper , A . Millar , C . E . Ferry , C . H . Driver , H . S . Goodall , J . H . Thompson , R . Eve , A . M . Broadley , and C . F . Hogard . Founders :
Comps . S . B . Wilson , Chas . Belton , Fredk . Binckes , C . F . Matier , F . J . Tyler , J . L . Mather , A . J . H . Goldney , and C . E . Soppet . The Consecrating Officer was Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E . The other companions who assisted in the ceremonies were Comps . J . Neal York , G . S . Cambridge , as H . ; Rev . C . VV . Arnold , P . G . C , as J . ; Frank
Richardson , P . G . D ., as Director of Ceremonies ; and Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br ., as Scribe N . The chapter having been duly opened , and the usual formularies observed , the Consecrating Officer called on the Rev . C . W . Arnold to give the oration . 'The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded with , and the chapter was duly consecrated in ancient form .
The installation of Principals then took place as follows : Comps . Stephen Barton Wilson , as Z . ; C . Belton , as H . ; and F . Binckes , as J . The other officers appointed were : Comps . C . F . Matier , S . E . ; A . Torkington , S . N . ; Tyler , P . S . ; H . Goldney , ist A . S . ; J . L . Mather , Treas . ; Soppet , D . of C ; and Walkley , Janitor . A vote of thanks to the Consecrating Officer was then proposed by the M . E ., and seconded by Comp . BELTON ,
and it was further resolved that Comps . Shadwell H . Clerke , James Neal York , Rev . C . VV . Arnold , Frank Richardson , and Edgar Bowyer be elected as honorary members . This was carried unanimousl j ' , and Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE returned thanks . Letters of apology were then read from numerous brethren who were unable to be present . Several brethren were then proposed for exaltation , and Comps . A . M . Broadley and Webster Glynes as joining
members . A banquet afterwards took place at the Holborn Restaurant , presided over by the M . E . Z ., when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
Summer Banquet Of The Lodge Of Prosperity, No. 65.
SUMMER BANQUET OF THE LODGE OF PROSPERITY , No . 65 .
On Wednesday , the gth inst ., the Waterloo Station of the South-Western Railway wore an aspect which promised well for the usual success of another of those enjoyable summer banquets which have been for so many years carried out by the above prosperous lodge . The brethren there
assembled were accompanied by a large number of lady friends , and the VV . M ., Bro . C . J . Rich , and his wife must have looked around them with much gratification to see how brilliant an assembly had gathered there , fully confident of the arrangements which had been made for the most popular day of their year . Saloon carriages had been reserved in an express train
for the run down to Walton-on-Thames ; and upon the arrival there , Bro . Dintelmann , the host , who had undertaken to receive the company , had provided a wealth of waggonettes , victorias , and omnibuses to drive them across two miles of beautiful country ; and a glorious summer sun favouring all , the former palace of his late Royal Highness the Duke of York—now the Oatlands Park Hotel—was
reached after a most enjoyable drive . After an hour ' s stroll in the spacious park , the welcome call to dinner was heard , and the large dining hall was then found to have been beautifully laid out for 150 guests—the host had done his utmost . The lodge had provided handsome menu cards , and one of the members—Bro . Bentley Haynes—had crowned it all by a lavish present of flowers—roses eveiywhere in profusion ,
and in an ante-room roses again for the ladies , in the form of sprays , besides enough for every gentleman . When the brethren and the ladies had assembled at the tables , presided over by Bro . C J . Rich , the W . M ., we noticed present Bros . Goodwin , Treas . ; L . A . Leins , P . M . ; G . T . Brown , P . M ., Sec ; C . E . Ferry , P . M . ; W . Chicken , P . M . ; J . Roberts , P . M . ; . G . Schadler ,
P . M . ; J . H . Hawkins , S . W . ; W . Walker , J . W . ; R . Dyson , S . D . ; _ Bentley Haynes , J . D . ; and several visitors distinguished in the Craft . With the aid of a string band , piano , anda quartette of voices , grace was beautifullysung , and then the event of the day—the splendid banquet provided by Bro . Dintelmann , himself a member of this lodge
—was duly disposed of and enjoyed . After the toast of " The Queen and the Craft" had been well received , Bro . Bentley ¦ Haynes sang "God save the Queen , " accompanied by the orchestra and the whole of the company . Bro . SCHADLER , the I . P . M ., then proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " saying that if he had any experience in thought-reading at all , he could see from the
Summer Banquet Of The Lodge Of Prosperity, No. 65.
faces in front of him how successful he should be in proposing such a toast . Not enly was their meeting here last year a great success , but he could plainly see that it was eclipsed by the one of to-day . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in reply , said that , although weighted with a ioad of good words , he hardly knew how to express them sufficiently ; but his sincerity would supplement all . The
pleasure of meeting the brethren with their wives and daughters in so glorious a place was in great measure due to the wisdom of his predecessors , who for many years had established this annual custom , but he congratulated himself upon the happy appearance of all to-day , and assured all the ladies who had Freemason husbands , and those who hoped to have them , that it was not mere dining out that the brethren had in view . In spite of what certain ecclesiastics had
lately said , English Freemasons of today had nothing to do with "sedition , privy conspiracy , or rebellion , " neither "false doctrine , heresy , or schism ; " the one grace they endeavoured to court was Charity ; the noble Institution for Aged Freemasons and their wives , whom misfortune may overtake in the rugged path of life , also that for the Girls , and for the Boys , was sufficient proof of this , and demonstrated that mere dining out was nothing compared
to the useful work of the fraternity . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then proposed the principal toast of the day , " The Ladies , " saying that upon thisoccasion he had a secret to tell them , and that was that the hearts of the brethren had been quite charmed , not only by their kindly act of being present , but by their so gracefully adorning themselves , and he specially thanked Mrs . Haynes , who had interested herself so much on behalf of her sister
visitors . Bro . HAI . LER , who replied for the ladies , said that hehad already heard a brother whisper , " Have you your speech prepared , " but in the face of so brilliant a company he felt no such need but rather encouraged . The ladies around him had expressed unbounded satisfaction at the welcome awarded thorn , and he had no hesitation in saying that every one of them were deeply indebted to the VV . M . and
his Committee . After the toast of "The Visitors , " the band played " Auld Lang Syne , " and the company adjourned to the lawn . At seven o ' clock the dining room had been cleared and dancing commenced , which occupied the young people until nearly ten o ' clock . Thus ended a most enjoyable day ,
and under a bright , full , summer moon , in the cool of the evening , the company were driven back to the station , the ladies in many instances saying that as they for once had been admitted into the privileges , they would willing leave the mysteries of Freemasonry in the care of their husbands and friends .
Annual Picnic Of The Lodge Of Affability, No. 317, Manchester.
ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE LODGE OF AFFABILITY , No . 317 , MANCHESTER .
On Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., 34 ladies and brethren assembled at Victoria Station for the purpose of proceeding to Bolton Abbey , via Skipton . The committee of management had previously arranged for saloon carriages to convey the party to Skipton , and at 9 . 35 the train took its
departure for that old fashioned Yorkshire town , which was reached shortly after 11 o ' clock . On leaving the train the company walked to the Midland Hotel , where luncheon was awaiting ' them , after which waggonettes conveyed them to Bolton Abbey . The drive was most enjoyable , and some of the lovliest scenery in Yorkshire met the eye on all sides . On arriving at the lodge gates the party alighted ,
and walked through the woods , and viewed the remains of the ancient Abbey and other places and objects of interest for which the locality is famous , subsequently assembling for the return journey at 4 . 15 . Directly after leaving the Devonshire Arms a very heavy thunderstorm , with torrents of rain , came on , and lasted until long after the company returned to the hotel , the
result being that several of the ladies and brethren , despite the use of mackintoshes and umbrellas , got unpleasantly and uncomfortably wet . This unfortunate " contretemps " somewhat marred the enjoyment that hitherto had progressed uninterruptedly ; but matters took a more favourable turn , after a substantial tea ";\ la fourchette" had been partaken of , and the saturated garments had been
dried , through the kindness of the proprietor , Bro . Throup , who exerted himself to the utmost to make every one fee ! comfortable , and lent those who needed them coats , & c , while their own were drying . After the cloth had been cleared and tables removed , Bro . W . J . Cunlifl ' e , VV . M ., on the piano , and Bro . R . R . Lisenden , J . W ., on the English concertina , performed a short
selection , and subsequently a few dances were indulged in , which the ladies particularly seemed thoroughly to enjoy . The note of departure having been sounded by the W . M ., all made their way to the station , and eventually arrived at Victoria at 10 . 25 . The whole of the company expressed themselves thoroughly pleased with the day ' s outing , which , but for the storm , would certainly have been enjoyment excellence
" par . " Amongst the company were Bro . W . J . Cunliffe , VV . M ., and Mrs . Cunliffe ; Mr . and Mrs . Cunliffe ; Uro . James Wilson , P . M ., Mrs ., and Miss Wilson ; Bro . H . Walmsley , P . M ., and Mrs . Walmsley ; Bros . John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Marsden , VVm . Nicholl , P . M . ; Bro . John Smethurst , P . M ., and Mrs . Smethurst ; Bro . VV . B . Akerman , I . G ., and Mrs . Akerman ; Bros . Abraham Wild , Chesworth , Stephen Hamer John Garside ; Bro . JVV . G .
, . and Mrs . Coombes ; Mr . and Mrs . Banning ; Bro . and Mrs . McAllister ; Bro . and Miss Freeman ; Bros . Chas . V . Anger , John Bollard , P . M . 12 G ; R . R . Lisenden , J . VV . 317 ( brcemason ) ; and others . A deserved vote of thanks was awarded to Bros . VV . J . Cunliffe , VV . M ., and John Garside , Sec , for the labour and pains they had expended over arranging for bringing the picnic to a successful termination .
Summer Excursion Of The Hundred Of Elloe Lodge , No. 469, Spalding.
SUMMER EXCURSION OF THE HUNDRED OF ELLOE LODGE , No . 469 , SPALDING .
This pleasant annual gathering took place on Monday , the 7 th inst ., the object of the visit being the ancient University of Cambridge . The party left Spalding by the Great Eastern expressat 10 o'clock , arriving at Cambridge at n . iG . On arrival they were met on the platform by Bro . W . W . Campion , a native of Spalding , but now resident in Cambridge , by whom they were " carted "off
Summer Excursion Of The Hundred Of Elloe Lodge , No. 469, Spalding.
bodily to his pleasant villa close by , where a substantial luncheon awaited them . Tramcars were then taken into the town , and Bro . Spalding , of the Scientific Lodge , No . 8 S , then escorted the visitors to most of the colleges and buildings , as well as to the far-famed walks and avenues of the "Backs , " with the museums and other objects of interest . At 4 p . m . a noble b inquet was provided at the Red Lion Hotel by Bro . Host Moyes , to which
ample justice was done . Owing to a severe bereavement , the VV . M . ( Bro . the Rev . A . VV . G . Moore , M . A . ) was unable to be present , so W . Bro . Barrell , the Secretary of the lodge ( who had organised and conducted the trip throughout ) presided . " Ladies and lewises " had been invited to join the party , and a number of the fair sex graced the brethren by their presence . The usual toasts were honoured , although very briefly , from the shortness of the time , and at G . 40 the return train was taken , and
Spalding again reached at S . o . Several brethren and ladies from Boston also joined the Hundred of F . IIoe , and it was the universal opinion that a more enjoyable outing could scarcely have been arranged . A photograph of the party , arranged in a group , was taken by Bro . Hills in his beautiful garden . The courtesy and hospitality of this worthy brother , as also of Bro . Watts , was almost unbounded , and the invaluable assistance of Bro . Campion enabled every one to assert on their return that pleasure and profit had been the result of the day ' s proceedings .
Summer Banquet Of The Lodge Of St. John, No. 1306.
SUMMER BANQUET OF THE LODGE OF ST . JOHN , No . 1306 .
The fourth annual summer banquet of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Royal Forest Hotel , Chingford . There was a good attendance of brethren of the lodge , visitors , and ladies . Amongst those present were Bro . J . P . T . Conture , W . M ., Mrs . and Miss
Conture ; Bro . C . Veal , P . M ., Mrs . and Miss Veal ; Bro . Magrath , P . M ., Mrs . and Master Magrath ; Bro . T . Wooding and Mrs . Wooding ; Bro . Hardy , Mrs . and Miss Hardy ; Brc . Wise and Mrs . Wise ; Bro . Oppenheim and Mrs . Oppenheim ; Bro . Blaney ; Bro . Beard and Miss Beard ; Bro . Collier , Mrs . and Miss Collier ; Bro . Blain and Mrs . Blain ; Bro . Joslin and Mrs . Joslin ; Bro . King
and Mrs . King ; Bro . Stichhng and Mrs . Stichling ; Bro . Dale ; Mrs . VVeston ; Mrs . Bennett ; Bro . Twinn , Hon . Sec , and Mrs . Twinn , and others . Bro . Conture , W . M . of the lodge , occupied the chair , the vice being filled by Bro . C . Veal , P . M . The banquet , which was served in first-rate style , and seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed by every one present , being ended ,
grace was said , and the usual loyal and other toasts duly honoured , Bro . King ably responding for " The Visitors , " and Bro . F . H . Dale for "The Ladies . " The W . M . informed the company that there were breaks in waiting to take them for a drive , and the whole of the party embraced the opportunity of viewing some of the lovely scenery of Epping Forest , and enjoying the fresh air . On returning
to the hotel tea and colfee was served , and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing , a quadrille band having been specially engaged , Bro . Stichling , of the Earl of Zetland Lodge , ably officiating as M . C . Altogether a most delightful day was spent , and the party returned to town , declaring that this had been the most successful and enjoyable of any of their summer outings .
Summer Banquet Of The Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.
SUMMER BANQUET OF THE EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1642 .
"On Thursday , the 10 th inst ., the members of the above lodge held their annual summer banquet . The lodge was opened in the morning at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , and , after the usual business , was closed in clue form , and the brethren and visitors , accompanied by their wives and members of the lodge of instruction , numbering upwards
of 120 persons , proceeded by train to Taplow , where there were in readiness three steam launches to convey them to Bourne End , the country residence of the VV . M ., Bro . F . C . Frye . The trip was a most enjoyable one , and the spot for the day's festivity charmingly situated on the banks of the Thames . The W . M . and Mrs . Frye received their visitors as they alighted from the launches , and conducted them through the grounds to a large tent , where luncheon
was provided . lhey were then invited to go again on board the launches for a trip to Medmenham Abbey , which was readily responded to , and the numbers increased by several brethren who had come down direct to Bourne End by a later train . The day had not at any time been very bright ; but as the launches steamed away , the sun broke through _ the thick clouds , and all hoped for a fine afternoon . The launches ; had , however , proceeded but a short
distance , when the company appeared to meet what proved to he a thorough downpour of rain . On arriving at the Abbey , the launches were turned , the ladies housed in the cabins , and Bourne End was reached soon aftersix o ' clock . The banquet was presided over by the VV . M ., during which the band of the Wickham Volunteers performed a selection of music . The toasts of "TI 12 Health of theOueen , " " H . R . H . the
Most Worshipful the Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers" were given . Bro . S . SHOUT , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the VV . M . " in a few well-chosen remarks . Bro . FRYE thanked the brethren and visitors for coming so far to spend the day with him in the country . He was particularly pleased to see the ladies with them for the first time ; but regretted the weather had been so unfavourable
as , to a great extent , spoil their enjoyment . He thought he had calculated on everything to make the day a happy one ; but had not reckoned for the weather , and he was sorry for it . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . STROTWICK ( Jamaica ) , and " The Ladies " by Bro . the Rev . KERR GRAY .
The evening having- been line , the time that remained was enjoyed by dancing and promenading through the grounds . Bros . Parkhouse , P . M . and Treas . ; Murlis , P . M . and Sec . ; and Lander , P . M . and D . C , were indefatigable in assisting the VV . M ., and greatly added to the enjoyment of all present ; and at 10 o ' clock a special train from Bourne End brought the company safe back to town .
Bro . George Phillips presided at the fortni ghtly meeting of the Board , held on Monday , at the Holborn Town Hall .