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Article ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING OF THE LODGE OF AFFABILITY, No. 317, MANCHESTER. Page 1 of 1 Article PICNIC OF THE DE GREY AND RIPON LODGE, No. 1161, MANCHESTER. Page 1 of 1 Article South Africa. Page 1 of 1 Article South Africa. Page 1 of 1 Article PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. Page 1 of 1
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Annual Summer Outing Of The Lodge Of Affability, No. 317, Manchester.
ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING OF THE LODGE OF AFFABILITY , No . 317 , MANCHESTER .
The members of this lodge and their friends went to Clitheroe on Wednesday , the nth inst ., to hold their usual picnic . The party , numbering 44 , was composed as follows : Bro . James Wilson , VV . M ., Mrs . and Miss
Wilson and Mrs . Bramhall ; Bros . VV . J . Cunliffe , S . W . ; J . W . Edwards , J . W . ; J . L . Hine , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Jas . Dawson , P . M ., Reg . ; and John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; Bro . Henry Walms ' ley , P . M ., and Mrs . Walmsley ; Bro . William Nicholl , P . M ., Treas ., and Mrs . Nicholl ; Bro . John Smethurst , P . M ., and Mrs . Smcthurst ; Bro . R . R . Lisenden , S . D ., and Mrs . Lisenden ; Bro . I . G .
Elderton , J . D ., and Mrs . Elderton ; Bro . J . Garside , I . G ., and Miss Wood ; Bro . Walter Wood , Steward ; Bro . Edward and Mrs . Smith ; Bros . Isaac Pearson , Hugh Kerr , and G . C . Fruhling ; Bro . and Mrs . Bradshaw , Bro . and Mrs . Marsden and Mrs . Phillips , Bro . and Mrs . McAllister , Bro . John Walton , 625 , and Mrs . and the Misses Walton ( 2 ) , Bro . V . Vultchoff , Mr . and Mrs . VV .
Elderton , Mrs . Higginbothom , Bro . Eveley , 121 9 , and Miss Eveley . The party proceeded , in saloon carriages , by the 10 o ' clock train to Clitheroe , which was reached at 11 . 20 . They then walked to the Swan Hoiel , where Bro . Lofthouse , the genial and obliging host , stood ready to welcome them . At 12 . 45 the company sat down to a substantial luncheon ( which
might more aptly be styled a dinner ) , after which they took their seats in four-horsed waggonettes , bound for Stoneyhurst College , Mytton Church , and Whalley Abbey . An hour ' s drive through some of the loveliest scenery in Lancashire brought the party within sight of the famous Roman Catholic College , and they alighted to view the various objects of interest therein ( leave having been previously
obtained to do so through Bro . G . C Fruhling ) . A somewhat rapid inspection of the beautifully decorated chapels , old paintings and engravings , sculpture , antique coins , medallions , and books proved highly interesting to the company , who took their departure shortly before 4 o'clock , after being photographed by an artist from Clitheroe , who journeyed with them especially for the purpose . The
return journey to the Swan Hotel was broken by a visit to Mytton Church and Whalley Abbey , and at 5 . 30 the company arrived once more at the Hotel , and were quite ready for the tea " a la fcurchette " which Bro . Lofthouse had prepared for them , and to which ample justice was done . After tea advantage was taken of a spare hour to indulge in a little dancing , which was
thoroughly enjoyed , by the ladies particularly , and the warning note for departure having been sounded by the W . M . the company returned to Manchester , arriving at 9 . 30 aftet spending a most enjoyable day . A word of praise and thanks is due to Bro . Elderton ( one of the Managing Committeee ) for his trouble in procuring such adequate accommodation from the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company for the comfort and
convenience of the party ; to Bro . l'riihling for obtaining permission to inspect the interior of Stoneyhurst College ; and to the W . M ., Bro . Wilson , for his untiring exertions throughout the day to make everyone comfortable and happy , in which ( judgingfrom the expressions of satisfaction heard on all sides ) he was completely successful . The Managing Committee comprised Bros . Wilson , VV . M . ; R . R . lisenden , S . D . ; and J . G . Elderton , J . D .
Picnic Of The De Grey And Ripon Lodge, No. 1161, Manchester.
PICNIC OF THE DE GREY AND RIPON LODGE , No . 1161 , MANCHESTER .
On Wednesday , the 1 ith inst ., the members and friends of this lodge visited Alton Towers , and held their annual picnic in the charming grounds which surround the residence of the Earl of Shrewsbury . The company started by the g . 25 train from London-road Station , and included
the following brethren , ladies , and gentlemen : Bro . J . Irlam , W . M ., and Mrs . Irlam , Bro . S . P . Bidder , P . M . and D . C , with two daughters and niece , Bro . Anderton , P . M ., Mrs . and Miss Anderton , Bro . Norton , P . M ., and Mrs . Norton , Bro . Dottie , P . M ., Bro . Burgess , P . M ., Bro . Cowen , I . P . M ., Bro . Hirst , J . W ., and lady , Bro . Hothersall , I . G ., and lady , Bro . Maddick , Sec , and Mrs .
Maddick , Bro . Loebell , Steward , and Mrs . Loebell , Bro . and Mrs . Davis , Bros . Lilley , Lewis , and Smith , Mr . and Mrs . R . Cowen , Mr . and Mrs . J . Maddick , Mr . S . Ehrenbach , Miss Warner , Mr . 1 Warwick Brookes , and a number of others . The party arrived at Alton at 11 . 25 , and were met by the Earl of Shrewsbury ' s band , which preceded them to the
Shrewsbury Hotel , where a substantial luncheon was in readiness . After luncheon the party proceeded to view the beautiful grounds , and a convenient spot having been selected , grouped themselves together and were photographed . Dancing soon afterwards commenced near the Pavilion , and was continued until six o'clock , when the company repaired to the hotel for dinner .
After dinner " The Health of the VV . M . " was proposed by Bro . COWEN , and received by the company with cheers . Bro . IRLAM in reply thanked the-I . P . M . for his kind remarks when proposing the toast , and the brethren and friends present for their enthusiastic reception of it . He added he should do all in his power to further the interests of the De Grev and Ripon Lodge , and expressed the great
pleasure it gave him to know the company had so thoroughly enjoyed the day ' s outing , and trusted the pleasurable recollection of it would never be effaced from their memory . Before sitting down the VV . M . proposed " Prosperity to the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , " and coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Bidder , P . M ., who had worked so arduously for their enjoyment .
"TheHealth of Bro . Rabone , the Head Gardener , " was proposed and drunk with every manifestation of p leasure . The company afterwards danced a set of quadrilles , and then set out for the station , the band playing " Auld lang syne . " The train returned to Manchester at 7 . 4 S with the
party , arriving at the London-road at 10 o clock . Every one confessed to spending a very happy day , and the enjoyment of all was intensified by the diversions of Bro . Norton , P . M ., who has always a fund of wit and humour at his command , and who throughout the day dispensed it with unusual vigour , creating constant merriment .
The Duke of Albany has joined the committee of the Coventry Club .
South Africa.
South Africa .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE ( EASTERN DIVISION ) . The annual meeting- of this District Grand Lodge was held in the Masonic Temple of Port Elizabeth , on the 13 th June . There was a very large attendance of the brethren , including representatives from King William ' s Town , East London , Somerset East , Bedfoid , Cradock , Graaff-Reinet , Grahamstown , & c . In the absence of the R . W . District
Grand Master , Bro . C . J . Egan , M . D ., M . K . C . S ., who was on a visit to England , the Dist . G . Senior Warden , Bro . C T . Wheelwright , presided . The business transacted was of the usual routine nature . The minutes of the last regular convocation having been read and confirmed , the reports of the Audit Committee , the Board of General Purposes , the Board of Education , and the various financial statements connected ( herewith , were read andadopledafterdiscussion .
Of the balance in hand of the general funds , after covering all expenses , two-thirds ( amounting to about £ 216 ) were voted to the Educational Fund . This fund is managed by a Board of Education , and has been the means of providing instruction in the leading public schools of the province for the children of deceased or distressed M asons who have claims upon the brethren for assistance . Most of the lodges in the district contribute liberally to the fund , and
further contributions from members will be thankfully acknowledged ., A warrant was read from the Dist . Grand Master appointing W . Bro . G . P . Perks , D . D . G . M ., and he was thereupon presented by Bro . Mackay , P . M ., D . G . D . of C , and obligated , after which he took the chair . The following is a complete list of the appointments : Bro . Geo . P . Perks , P . M Dep . D . G . M . „ A . Arenhold , P . M . S 82 Dist . G . S . W .
„ A . E . Austen , P . M . 146 9 ... Dist . G . J . W . „ Rev . Alex . Grant , S 63 Dist . G . Chap . „ T . W . Robertson , P . M . ( elected ) Dist . G . Treas . „ W . F . Sissing , P . M . 853 Dist . G . Sec . „ Geo . Reynolds , P . M . 3 S 9 ... Dist . G . S . D . „ W . D . Hartlev , P . M . 1 S 24 ... Dist . G . l . D .
„ T . E . Butler , P . M . 15 S 1 Dist . G . D . of C . „ G . M . Gates , P . M . 1590 Dist . G . Swd . Br . „ Benj . B . Attwell Dist . G . Org . „ Joseph Harty , P . M . S 53 Dist . C . Purst . Bros . Geo . Scott , P . M . 91 S , John Vials '") P . M . 3 S 9 , Fred . M . Rees , P . M . | 1 SS 9 , H . Everett , W . M . 1939 , i-Dist . G . Stwds .
John Newing , P . M . 1800 , A . I Street , P . M . 146 S ... J The business of the session occupied till near midnight and terminated with votes of thanks to the retiring D . G . Treas ., Bro . R . J . Dick ; the D . G . Sec , Bro . G . P . Perks ; and the D . G . S . VV ., Bro . C . T . Wheelwright . The newly-appointed officers of the District Grand Lodge were entertained at a banquet in the Liedertafel on the
following evening , when there \ vas a very numerous assemblage of members of the Craft from all the leading towns of the district . The gathering was presided over by Bro . A . C . Wylde , C . C . and R . M ., ard Bro . C . T . Wheelwright , P . D . G . S . W ., occupied the vice-chair . After the removal of the cloth , The CHAIRMAN proposed '• ' The Oueen and the Craft " and " H . K . H . the Prince of Walesfthe Grand Master of
England . " "The R . W . Bro . Dr . J . C . Egan , D . G . M ., " was then proposed by Bro . WYLDE , who hoped that their ruler would return from England with increased Masonic lore , and that Masonry would prosper and flourish in the colony . The toast was coupled with the name of Bro . G . Perks , D . D . G . M ., who made a suitable response . The toast of " The Newly-appointed Officers" was proposed by Bro . J AMES KEMSLEY , P . D . G . S . D ., who said
that the selections made would doubtless meet with general approval , and he most heartily congratulated the officers on the honour done them , in response to which the D . G . S . W ., Bro . ARENHOLD , said that the formation of the District Grand Lodge had resulted very beneficially . Their task was not an easy one ; but the lodge had produced increased usefulness , and the success so far achieved should stimulate them to further exertions . He might mention that Masonry
was progressing in Graaff-Reinet . Bro . J . C . KEMSLEY , P . D . G . S . W ., then gave "The Retiring Officers , " who had performed their duties in a most satisfactory manner . The holding of the meetings of the District Crand Lodge in different towns had met with marked success . He remarked that the education scheme was one that should commend itself to every Mason and he trusted that it would be more largely supported by the
brethren and its usefulness be more widely extended . The toast was coupled with the name of Bro . C . T . Wheelwright , who complained that owing to the distance he was placed from the last speaker or perhaps to the defective acoustic properties of the building he had not heard all that had fallen from him . He stated that during a Masonic career of over 30 years he had never experienced greater pleasure than he felt on Wednesday evening , when
he presided over the District Grand- Lodge meeting . "The Entertaining Lodges" were honoured and responded to , and Bro . H . VV . PEARSON proposed "The Visiting Brethren , " which met with a hearty reception , a suitable response being made by the Rev . VVALLIS , of Cradock , " The Absent Brethren " were not forgotten , while Bro . C . DICKENSON , P . M ., gave "Sweethearts and Wives" in
a short and pithy address , to which Bro . CALCRAFT replied at some length in humorous terms . " The Sister Grand Lodges " was proposed by Bro . II . VV . PEARSON , who remarked that though not down on the list the company could not part without its being submitted . He brought to mind the Dutch fraternity and the numerous lodges scattered throughout the Orange Free State , Ihe Transvaal , and Natal , none of which should be forcotten
on an occasion like the present gathering , and Captain OLSSEN , of the barque Vega , who responded , said that he belonged to a Norwegian I ^ odge . It was in 6 5 ° N . and the most northerly lodge in the globe . They had recently had their King at the opening of their lodge . Wherever he had travelled he had always been well received by Masons ,
and he should convey home to the distant lodge in Norway the tidings of the hearty welcome accorded him . Several other visitors responded , and among them were two from New Zealand who belonged to the southermost lodges in the world . Bros . Dr . REES , BEDTORD , and HARVEY also replied in
South Africa.
short addresses ; and the PURSUIVANT of the Dist . Grand Lodye made a few remarks . Bro . Rev . A . T . WIRGMAN thanked the glee singers for their music , which formed the best part of an excellent programme , and "God save the Queen " brought a most pleasurable evening to a close .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .
The annual Provinci ; l Grand Lodge of this province was held in the I-reemasons' Hall , Eaglesfielcl-street , Maryport , on Wednesday , the 1 S 1 I 1 inst ., under the banner of Whit-) Vl \ , , ? ° ' ° ' I 51 , ln "le unavoidable absence of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , the Ritrht Hon . the I'arl of Bcctive
, M . P ., the W . Bro . Col . Scwell , J . P ., Deputy Prov . Grand Master , presided , with Bro . J . Nicholson , P . M . 151 , P . P . G . S . W ., as Deputy Prov . Grand Master . The muster of Present and Past Provincial Officers , as well as members of lodges , was perhaps almost without exception the larerest ever held in the province . The following sinned : Bros . Geo . J . McKay , P . M . 195 , P . G . S . D . of E . ; P . de E .
Collin , P . M . 151 , P . G . J . D . of E . ; Ceo . Dalrymple , P . M . 21 G , G . A . D . C . of E ., P . G . Sec ; / . H . Banks , VV . M . 60 , G . LG . of E ., P . G . J . VV . ; G . G . Hayward , P . M . 60 , P . G . l . G . of E . ; VV . B . Gibson , P . M . 213 , P . G . S . W . ; Jas . Gardiner , P . M . 151 , P . G . Treas . ; Thos . Mandale , P . M . 151 , P . P . G . S . O . ; G . VV . Thompson , P . M ., P . G . Reg . j Ed . Tyson , W . M . 213 , P . G . M . O . ; T . Dixon , P . M . 2 S 2 0
fw » - » "V '„„ ' [ ers ' ' 5 ' . P . G . J . D . ; B . Craig VV . M . 21 G , P . G . l . G . ; 1 . Cooper , P . G . A . D . C : R Robinson , 229 , P . P . G . S . D . ; Rev . E . M . Rice , 2 S 2 , P . P . G . Chap . ; J . J . Coverdale , P . M . 2 S 2 , P . G . Q' & h £ 5 vP ^ ' 229 > P - - - S eward > ' J- Harper , P . M . 2 ^ 6 , P . P . G . S . D . ; E . G . Mitchell , P . P . G . S . B . ; I . Hewson , 229 , P . P . G . T . ; J . Abbott , P . G . Stwd . j J . Smith , P . P . G . Org . ; H . Peacock , W . M . , lect 229 ,
P . G . S . B . ; VV . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . 229 , P . G . S B . T Weatherston , S . W . 151 ; J . H . Raven , J . W . 15 . ; J . Dickinson , Sec . ; T . Milburn , J . Wilson , J . C . Nicholson , VV . H . Tickle , F . T . Allatt , J . W . 216 ; David Bell , S . W . 216 ; C . Cowan , S . D . 216 ; J . Peel , Sec . 216 ; J . Johnston , Tyler 216 ; VV . Stoddart , F . Harrison , T . Mayson , S . O .
229 ; William Paisley , Sec . 229 ; ] . Hodgson , W . Hadfield , J . Thompson , Reg . 2 S 2 ; j . H . Hartley , S . D . 2 S 2 ; Ii . Burrows , S . W . 2 S 2 ; J . Lewthwaite , J . O . 2 S 2 ; VV Carlyle , 2 S 2 ; J , O . Scott , S . O . ; P . VVedgwood , J . D . 151 ; J . C . Thompson , M . O . 282 ; J . Eden , Sec . 2 S 2 ; J . lowers , 229 ; H . Carruthers , J . Messenger , Tyler 151 and others .
T j hc Whitwell Lodge , No . 151 , was opened by W . Bro . J . W . Robinson , VV . M ., and received the VV . Deputy Prov . G . M . M . and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers in due form . The minutes of last annual Prov . Grand Lodge , held at Whitehaven , under the banner of Fletcher Lodge , No . 213 , were read and confirmed . _ Bro . GARDINER , P . G . Treas ., then intimated that all
fees of honour were paid , and proceeded to read his statement of accounts , which showed a balance in the bank to the credit of Prov . Grand Lodge of £ 43 5 s ., an announcement which was well received ; and on the motion of Bro . NICHOLSON , supported by Bro . BAN its , the statement was adopted . On the motion of Bro . GIBSON seconded by Bro . COLLIN , Bro . James Gardiner was elected Prov . Grand Treasurer .
The WORSHIPFUL DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER ' ^ the chair then appointed and invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . L .. F . B . Dykes , 229 Prov . G . S . W . „ Edward Tyson , W . M . 213 ... Prov . G . J . W „ Tom Dixon , P . M . 282 p . G . M . O * „ J . F . Kirkconel , 216 p . G . S . O '
„ G . VV . Ihompson , P . M . 151 ... p . G . J . O „ Rev . Stewart Hall , Chap . 213 ... Prov . G . Chap . " tV Gardl "f , > P-M . 151 ( reelected ) Prov . G . Treas . „ Rowland Baxter , P . M . 21 O ... Prov . G . Rcir „ George Dalrymple , P . M . 216 ( reappointed ) Prov . G . Sec . . . J . . !• Coverdale , P . M . 2 S 2 ... Prov . GSD
... „ J . VV . Robinson , W . M . 151 ... Prov . G . J D „ Henry Peacock , VV . M . elect 229 Prov . G . I . o ' f W „ Brj-ce Craig , W . M . 21 G Prov . G . D C " J ; - Salkeld , W . M . 2 S 2 ... Prov . G . A . D . C . „ R . Wilson , 216 Prov . G . Swd . Br .
„ C . Nanson , 5 . O . 60 p . G . Std . Br . „ John Smith , Org . 151 prov Q Q „ David Bell , S . W . 216 Prov ! Gd ( jf „ Thomas Atkinson , S . W . 213 " ) „ Thomas Mayson , S . O . 229 C p . G . Stwds . „ James Thompson , Reg . 282 J
,, John Messenger , Tyler , 151 ... p . G . Tyler . It was resolved that the sum of five guineas be voted on behalf of Bro . Dalrymple ' s ( Steward ) list to the Grand Mark Benevolent Fund , and , also , that the sum of 10 guineas be voted to Bro . McKay as a donation to the Roval Masonic Institution for Boys , both motions being carried with applause ; and the STEWARDS thanked the presiding Prov . Grand Master and the rest of the members of Prov . Grand Lodge for their generosity on behalf of such laudable oretnren
x .. c luiiowing were then elected to serve on the Committee of General Purposes for the ensuing year : » r °% J N >^ o « , P . M P . P . G S . W . ; L . F . B . Sykes P . G . S . W . ; E . lyson . P . G . J . VV . ; and Tom Dixon , P . G It was then moved by Bro . DIXON , P . M . 2 S 2 , as a recommendation to the K . W P . G . M . M ., that the ' next " annual Prov . Grand Lodge be held under the banner of Derwen Lodge , No . 2 S 2 , Workington .
• . y , DEPUTY HUOV - GRAND MARK MASTER then inspected the minute and Registrars' books of several lpoges of the province , and expressed himself hirrhlv M f . M f M e Way they Were ' ^ ' and aIso congratulated the Mark Masters present on the steady progrers the Degree of Mark Masonry was making in the province . It was considered
a few years ago good service rendered to the province when one Steward went up to the Grand Mark Festival ; but this year there were two , which was very gratifying indeed . y Several letters of apology were read irom brethren for non-attendance , when Prov . Grand Lodge was close in
Her Majesty , accompanied b y Princess Elizabeth Osbor ' W , ndsor Castle ° n Tuesday morning for
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Annual Summer Outing Of The Lodge Of Affability, No. 317, Manchester.
ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING OF THE LODGE OF AFFABILITY , No . 317 , MANCHESTER .
The members of this lodge and their friends went to Clitheroe on Wednesday , the nth inst ., to hold their usual picnic . The party , numbering 44 , was composed as follows : Bro . James Wilson , VV . M ., Mrs . and Miss
Wilson and Mrs . Bramhall ; Bros . VV . J . Cunliffe , S . W . ; J . W . Edwards , J . W . ; J . L . Hine , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Jas . Dawson , P . M ., Reg . ; and John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; Bro . Henry Walms ' ley , P . M ., and Mrs . Walmsley ; Bro . William Nicholl , P . M ., Treas ., and Mrs . Nicholl ; Bro . John Smethurst , P . M ., and Mrs . Smcthurst ; Bro . R . R . Lisenden , S . D ., and Mrs . Lisenden ; Bro . I . G .
Elderton , J . D ., and Mrs . Elderton ; Bro . J . Garside , I . G ., and Miss Wood ; Bro . Walter Wood , Steward ; Bro . Edward and Mrs . Smith ; Bros . Isaac Pearson , Hugh Kerr , and G . C . Fruhling ; Bro . and Mrs . Bradshaw , Bro . and Mrs . Marsden and Mrs . Phillips , Bro . and Mrs . McAllister , Bro . John Walton , 625 , and Mrs . and the Misses Walton ( 2 ) , Bro . V . Vultchoff , Mr . and Mrs . VV .
Elderton , Mrs . Higginbothom , Bro . Eveley , 121 9 , and Miss Eveley . The party proceeded , in saloon carriages , by the 10 o ' clock train to Clitheroe , which was reached at 11 . 20 . They then walked to the Swan Hoiel , where Bro . Lofthouse , the genial and obliging host , stood ready to welcome them . At 12 . 45 the company sat down to a substantial luncheon ( which
might more aptly be styled a dinner ) , after which they took their seats in four-horsed waggonettes , bound for Stoneyhurst College , Mytton Church , and Whalley Abbey . An hour ' s drive through some of the loveliest scenery in Lancashire brought the party within sight of the famous Roman Catholic College , and they alighted to view the various objects of interest therein ( leave having been previously
obtained to do so through Bro . G . C Fruhling ) . A somewhat rapid inspection of the beautifully decorated chapels , old paintings and engravings , sculpture , antique coins , medallions , and books proved highly interesting to the company , who took their departure shortly before 4 o'clock , after being photographed by an artist from Clitheroe , who journeyed with them especially for the purpose . The
return journey to the Swan Hotel was broken by a visit to Mytton Church and Whalley Abbey , and at 5 . 30 the company arrived once more at the Hotel , and were quite ready for the tea " a la fcurchette " which Bro . Lofthouse had prepared for them , and to which ample justice was done . After tea advantage was taken of a spare hour to indulge in a little dancing , which was
thoroughly enjoyed , by the ladies particularly , and the warning note for departure having been sounded by the W . M . the company returned to Manchester , arriving at 9 . 30 aftet spending a most enjoyable day . A word of praise and thanks is due to Bro . Elderton ( one of the Managing Committeee ) for his trouble in procuring such adequate accommodation from the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company for the comfort and
convenience of the party ; to Bro . l'riihling for obtaining permission to inspect the interior of Stoneyhurst College ; and to the W . M ., Bro . Wilson , for his untiring exertions throughout the day to make everyone comfortable and happy , in which ( judgingfrom the expressions of satisfaction heard on all sides ) he was completely successful . The Managing Committee comprised Bros . Wilson , VV . M . ; R . R . lisenden , S . D . ; and J . G . Elderton , J . D .
Picnic Of The De Grey And Ripon Lodge, No. 1161, Manchester.
PICNIC OF THE DE GREY AND RIPON LODGE , No . 1161 , MANCHESTER .
On Wednesday , the 1 ith inst ., the members and friends of this lodge visited Alton Towers , and held their annual picnic in the charming grounds which surround the residence of the Earl of Shrewsbury . The company started by the g . 25 train from London-road Station , and included
the following brethren , ladies , and gentlemen : Bro . J . Irlam , W . M ., and Mrs . Irlam , Bro . S . P . Bidder , P . M . and D . C , with two daughters and niece , Bro . Anderton , P . M ., Mrs . and Miss Anderton , Bro . Norton , P . M ., and Mrs . Norton , Bro . Dottie , P . M ., Bro . Burgess , P . M ., Bro . Cowen , I . P . M ., Bro . Hirst , J . W ., and lady , Bro . Hothersall , I . G ., and lady , Bro . Maddick , Sec , and Mrs .
Maddick , Bro . Loebell , Steward , and Mrs . Loebell , Bro . and Mrs . Davis , Bros . Lilley , Lewis , and Smith , Mr . and Mrs . R . Cowen , Mr . and Mrs . J . Maddick , Mr . S . Ehrenbach , Miss Warner , Mr . 1 Warwick Brookes , and a number of others . The party arrived at Alton at 11 . 25 , and were met by the Earl of Shrewsbury ' s band , which preceded them to the
Shrewsbury Hotel , where a substantial luncheon was in readiness . After luncheon the party proceeded to view the beautiful grounds , and a convenient spot having been selected , grouped themselves together and were photographed . Dancing soon afterwards commenced near the Pavilion , and was continued until six o'clock , when the company repaired to the hotel for dinner .
After dinner " The Health of the VV . M . " was proposed by Bro . COWEN , and received by the company with cheers . Bro . IRLAM in reply thanked the-I . P . M . for his kind remarks when proposing the toast , and the brethren and friends present for their enthusiastic reception of it . He added he should do all in his power to further the interests of the De Grev and Ripon Lodge , and expressed the great
pleasure it gave him to know the company had so thoroughly enjoyed the day ' s outing , and trusted the pleasurable recollection of it would never be effaced from their memory . Before sitting down the VV . M . proposed " Prosperity to the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , " and coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Bidder , P . M ., who had worked so arduously for their enjoyment .
"TheHealth of Bro . Rabone , the Head Gardener , " was proposed and drunk with every manifestation of p leasure . The company afterwards danced a set of quadrilles , and then set out for the station , the band playing " Auld lang syne . " The train returned to Manchester at 7 . 4 S with the
party , arriving at the London-road at 10 o clock . Every one confessed to spending a very happy day , and the enjoyment of all was intensified by the diversions of Bro . Norton , P . M ., who has always a fund of wit and humour at his command , and who throughout the day dispensed it with unusual vigour , creating constant merriment .
The Duke of Albany has joined the committee of the Coventry Club .
South Africa.
South Africa .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE ( EASTERN DIVISION ) . The annual meeting- of this District Grand Lodge was held in the Masonic Temple of Port Elizabeth , on the 13 th June . There was a very large attendance of the brethren , including representatives from King William ' s Town , East London , Somerset East , Bedfoid , Cradock , Graaff-Reinet , Grahamstown , & c . In the absence of the R . W . District
Grand Master , Bro . C . J . Egan , M . D ., M . K . C . S ., who was on a visit to England , the Dist . G . Senior Warden , Bro . C T . Wheelwright , presided . The business transacted was of the usual routine nature . The minutes of the last regular convocation having been read and confirmed , the reports of the Audit Committee , the Board of General Purposes , the Board of Education , and the various financial statements connected ( herewith , were read andadopledafterdiscussion .
Of the balance in hand of the general funds , after covering all expenses , two-thirds ( amounting to about £ 216 ) were voted to the Educational Fund . This fund is managed by a Board of Education , and has been the means of providing instruction in the leading public schools of the province for the children of deceased or distressed M asons who have claims upon the brethren for assistance . Most of the lodges in the district contribute liberally to the fund , and
further contributions from members will be thankfully acknowledged ., A warrant was read from the Dist . Grand Master appointing W . Bro . G . P . Perks , D . D . G . M ., and he was thereupon presented by Bro . Mackay , P . M ., D . G . D . of C , and obligated , after which he took the chair . The following is a complete list of the appointments : Bro . Geo . P . Perks , P . M Dep . D . G . M . „ A . Arenhold , P . M . S 82 Dist . G . S . W .
„ A . E . Austen , P . M . 146 9 ... Dist . G . J . W . „ Rev . Alex . Grant , S 63 Dist . G . Chap . „ T . W . Robertson , P . M . ( elected ) Dist . G . Treas . „ W . F . Sissing , P . M . 853 Dist . G . Sec . „ Geo . Reynolds , P . M . 3 S 9 ... Dist . G . S . D . „ W . D . Hartlev , P . M . 1 S 24 ... Dist . G . l . D .
„ T . E . Butler , P . M . 15 S 1 Dist . G . D . of C . „ G . M . Gates , P . M . 1590 Dist . G . Swd . Br . „ Benj . B . Attwell Dist . G . Org . „ Joseph Harty , P . M . S 53 Dist . C . Purst . Bros . Geo . Scott , P . M . 91 S , John Vials '") P . M . 3 S 9 , Fred . M . Rees , P . M . | 1 SS 9 , H . Everett , W . M . 1939 , i-Dist . G . Stwds .
John Newing , P . M . 1800 , A . I Street , P . M . 146 S ... J The business of the session occupied till near midnight and terminated with votes of thanks to the retiring D . G . Treas ., Bro . R . J . Dick ; the D . G . Sec , Bro . G . P . Perks ; and the D . G . S . VV ., Bro . C . T . Wheelwright . The newly-appointed officers of the District Grand Lodge were entertained at a banquet in the Liedertafel on the
following evening , when there \ vas a very numerous assemblage of members of the Craft from all the leading towns of the district . The gathering was presided over by Bro . A . C . Wylde , C . C . and R . M ., ard Bro . C . T . Wheelwright , P . D . G . S . W ., occupied the vice-chair . After the removal of the cloth , The CHAIRMAN proposed '• ' The Oueen and the Craft " and " H . K . H . the Prince of Walesfthe Grand Master of
England . " "The R . W . Bro . Dr . J . C . Egan , D . G . M ., " was then proposed by Bro . WYLDE , who hoped that their ruler would return from England with increased Masonic lore , and that Masonry would prosper and flourish in the colony . The toast was coupled with the name of Bro . G . Perks , D . D . G . M ., who made a suitable response . The toast of " The Newly-appointed Officers" was proposed by Bro . J AMES KEMSLEY , P . D . G . S . D ., who said
that the selections made would doubtless meet with general approval , and he most heartily congratulated the officers on the honour done them , in response to which the D . G . S . W ., Bro . ARENHOLD , said that the formation of the District Grand Lodge had resulted very beneficially . Their task was not an easy one ; but the lodge had produced increased usefulness , and the success so far achieved should stimulate them to further exertions . He might mention that Masonry
was progressing in Graaff-Reinet . Bro . J . C . KEMSLEY , P . D . G . S . W ., then gave "The Retiring Officers , " who had performed their duties in a most satisfactory manner . The holding of the meetings of the District Crand Lodge in different towns had met with marked success . He remarked that the education scheme was one that should commend itself to every Mason and he trusted that it would be more largely supported by the
brethren and its usefulness be more widely extended . The toast was coupled with the name of Bro . C . T . Wheelwright , who complained that owing to the distance he was placed from the last speaker or perhaps to the defective acoustic properties of the building he had not heard all that had fallen from him . He stated that during a Masonic career of over 30 years he had never experienced greater pleasure than he felt on Wednesday evening , when
he presided over the District Grand- Lodge meeting . "The Entertaining Lodges" were honoured and responded to , and Bro . H . VV . PEARSON proposed "The Visiting Brethren , " which met with a hearty reception , a suitable response being made by the Rev . VVALLIS , of Cradock , " The Absent Brethren " were not forgotten , while Bro . C . DICKENSON , P . M ., gave "Sweethearts and Wives" in
a short and pithy address , to which Bro . CALCRAFT replied at some length in humorous terms . " The Sister Grand Lodges " was proposed by Bro . II . VV . PEARSON , who remarked that though not down on the list the company could not part without its being submitted . He brought to mind the Dutch fraternity and the numerous lodges scattered throughout the Orange Free State , Ihe Transvaal , and Natal , none of which should be forcotten
on an occasion like the present gathering , and Captain OLSSEN , of the barque Vega , who responded , said that he belonged to a Norwegian I ^ odge . It was in 6 5 ° N . and the most northerly lodge in the globe . They had recently had their King at the opening of their lodge . Wherever he had travelled he had always been well received by Masons ,
and he should convey home to the distant lodge in Norway the tidings of the hearty welcome accorded him . Several other visitors responded , and among them were two from New Zealand who belonged to the southermost lodges in the world . Bros . Dr . REES , BEDTORD , and HARVEY also replied in
South Africa.
short addresses ; and the PURSUIVANT of the Dist . Grand Lodye made a few remarks . Bro . Rev . A . T . WIRGMAN thanked the glee singers for their music , which formed the best part of an excellent programme , and "God save the Queen " brought a most pleasurable evening to a close .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .
The annual Provinci ; l Grand Lodge of this province was held in the I-reemasons' Hall , Eaglesfielcl-street , Maryport , on Wednesday , the 1 S 1 I 1 inst ., under the banner of Whit-) Vl \ , , ? ° ' ° ' I 51 , ln "le unavoidable absence of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , the Ritrht Hon . the I'arl of Bcctive
, M . P ., the W . Bro . Col . Scwell , J . P ., Deputy Prov . Grand Master , presided , with Bro . J . Nicholson , P . M . 151 , P . P . G . S . W ., as Deputy Prov . Grand Master . The muster of Present and Past Provincial Officers , as well as members of lodges , was perhaps almost without exception the larerest ever held in the province . The following sinned : Bros . Geo . J . McKay , P . M . 195 , P . G . S . D . of E . ; P . de E .
Collin , P . M . 151 , P . G . J . D . of E . ; Ceo . Dalrymple , P . M . 21 G , G . A . D . C . of E ., P . G . Sec ; / . H . Banks , VV . M . 60 , G . LG . of E ., P . G . J . VV . ; G . G . Hayward , P . M . 60 , P . G . l . G . of E . ; VV . B . Gibson , P . M . 213 , P . G . S . W . ; Jas . Gardiner , P . M . 151 , P . G . Treas . ; Thos . Mandale , P . M . 151 , P . P . G . S . O . ; G . VV . Thompson , P . M ., P . G . Reg . j Ed . Tyson , W . M . 213 , P . G . M . O . ; T . Dixon , P . M . 2 S 2 0
fw » - » "V '„„ ' [ ers ' ' 5 ' . P . G . J . D . ; B . Craig VV . M . 21 G , P . G . l . G . ; 1 . Cooper , P . G . A . D . C : R Robinson , 229 , P . P . G . S . D . ; Rev . E . M . Rice , 2 S 2 , P . P . G . Chap . ; J . J . Coverdale , P . M . 2 S 2 , P . G . Q' & h £ 5 vP ^ ' 229 > P - - - S eward > ' J- Harper , P . M . 2 ^ 6 , P . P . G . S . D . ; E . G . Mitchell , P . P . G . S . B . ; I . Hewson , 229 , P . P . G . T . ; J . Abbott , P . G . Stwd . j J . Smith , P . P . G . Org . ; H . Peacock , W . M . , lect 229 ,
P . G . S . B . ; VV . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . 229 , P . G . S B . T Weatherston , S . W . 151 ; J . H . Raven , J . W . 15 . ; J . Dickinson , Sec . ; T . Milburn , J . Wilson , J . C . Nicholson , VV . H . Tickle , F . T . Allatt , J . W . 216 ; David Bell , S . W . 216 ; C . Cowan , S . D . 216 ; J . Peel , Sec . 216 ; J . Johnston , Tyler 216 ; VV . Stoddart , F . Harrison , T . Mayson , S . O .
229 ; William Paisley , Sec . 229 ; ] . Hodgson , W . Hadfield , J . Thompson , Reg . 2 S 2 ; j . H . Hartley , S . D . 2 S 2 ; Ii . Burrows , S . W . 2 S 2 ; J . Lewthwaite , J . O . 2 S 2 ; VV Carlyle , 2 S 2 ; J , O . Scott , S . O . ; P . VVedgwood , J . D . 151 ; J . C . Thompson , M . O . 282 ; J . Eden , Sec . 2 S 2 ; J . lowers , 229 ; H . Carruthers , J . Messenger , Tyler 151 and others .
T j hc Whitwell Lodge , No . 151 , was opened by W . Bro . J . W . Robinson , VV . M ., and received the VV . Deputy Prov . G . M . M . and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers in due form . The minutes of last annual Prov . Grand Lodge , held at Whitehaven , under the banner of Fletcher Lodge , No . 213 , were read and confirmed . _ Bro . GARDINER , P . G . Treas ., then intimated that all
fees of honour were paid , and proceeded to read his statement of accounts , which showed a balance in the bank to the credit of Prov . Grand Lodge of £ 43 5 s ., an announcement which was well received ; and on the motion of Bro . NICHOLSON , supported by Bro . BAN its , the statement was adopted . On the motion of Bro . GIBSON seconded by Bro . COLLIN , Bro . James Gardiner was elected Prov . Grand Treasurer .
The WORSHIPFUL DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER ' ^ the chair then appointed and invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . L .. F . B . Dykes , 229 Prov . G . S . W . „ Edward Tyson , W . M . 213 ... Prov . G . J . W „ Tom Dixon , P . M . 282 p . G . M . O * „ J . F . Kirkconel , 216 p . G . S . O '
„ G . VV . Ihompson , P . M . 151 ... p . G . J . O „ Rev . Stewart Hall , Chap . 213 ... Prov . G . Chap . " tV Gardl "f , > P-M . 151 ( reelected ) Prov . G . Treas . „ Rowland Baxter , P . M . 21 O ... Prov . G . Rcir „ George Dalrymple , P . M . 216 ( reappointed ) Prov . G . Sec . . . J . . !• Coverdale , P . M . 2 S 2 ... Prov . GSD
... „ J . VV . Robinson , W . M . 151 ... Prov . G . J D „ Henry Peacock , VV . M . elect 229 Prov . G . I . o ' f W „ Brj-ce Craig , W . M . 21 G Prov . G . D C " J ; - Salkeld , W . M . 2 S 2 ... Prov . G . A . D . C . „ R . Wilson , 216 Prov . G . Swd . Br .
„ C . Nanson , 5 . O . 60 p . G . Std . Br . „ John Smith , Org . 151 prov Q Q „ David Bell , S . W . 216 Prov ! Gd ( jf „ Thomas Atkinson , S . W . 213 " ) „ Thomas Mayson , S . O . 229 C p . G . Stwds . „ James Thompson , Reg . 282 J
,, John Messenger , Tyler , 151 ... p . G . Tyler . It was resolved that the sum of five guineas be voted on behalf of Bro . Dalrymple ' s ( Steward ) list to the Grand Mark Benevolent Fund , and , also , that the sum of 10 guineas be voted to Bro . McKay as a donation to the Roval Masonic Institution for Boys , both motions being carried with applause ; and the STEWARDS thanked the presiding Prov . Grand Master and the rest of the members of Prov . Grand Lodge for their generosity on behalf of such laudable oretnren
x .. c luiiowing were then elected to serve on the Committee of General Purposes for the ensuing year : » r °% J N >^ o « , P . M P . P . G S . W . ; L . F . B . Sykes P . G . S . W . ; E . lyson . P . G . J . VV . ; and Tom Dixon , P . G It was then moved by Bro . DIXON , P . M . 2 S 2 , as a recommendation to the K . W P . G . M . M ., that the ' next " annual Prov . Grand Lodge be held under the banner of Derwen Lodge , No . 2 S 2 , Workington .
• . y , DEPUTY HUOV - GRAND MARK MASTER then inspected the minute and Registrars' books of several lpoges of the province , and expressed himself hirrhlv M f . M f M e Way they Were ' ^ ' and aIso congratulated the Mark Masters present on the steady progrers the Degree of Mark Masonry was making in the province . It was considered
a few years ago good service rendered to the province when one Steward went up to the Grand Mark Festival ; but this year there were two , which was very gratifying indeed . y Several letters of apology were read irom brethren for non-attendance , when Prov . Grand Lodge was close in
Her Majesty , accompanied b y Princess Elizabeth Osbor ' W , ndsor Castle ° n Tuesday morning for