Summer Festival Of The Domatic Lodge, No. 177.

SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE DOMATIC LODGE , No . 177 .

THE brethren of this Lodge held their Annual Summer festival on Friday , 27 th of June , at the Stax aud Garter Hotel , Richmond , Bro . E . White , the W . M . of tbe Lodge , ably presided , supported by Past Masters G . Everett , Fonlger , Kent , Buscall ( I . P . M ) , H . Elmes , Ferguson , and an efficient body of Stewards , who seemed to devote the whole of their energies to making tho meeting worthy of this popular Lodge . There were 121 ladies and brethren present , the

splendid banquet saloon of the hotel , commanding a fine view of tho river , being devoted to their comfort by Bro . Hunt , who is likewise to be complimented on tho way in which tho banquet was put on the table . At the conclusion of the dinner , the W . M . gave tho various toasts usual on such occasions . Ho considered that each of them deserved especial praise . Ho would have liked to debate on

them to their fullest extent , but as they were so often and deservedly propossd , and generally met such hearty enthusiasm , he should be very brief on tho present occasion , so as to give the company an opportunity of enjoying the amusements which had been provided . Bio . Buscall proposed the health of Bro . White . As far as the Lodge was concerned , he believed that its Worshipful Master was

ready to devote the whole of his energies to its welfare . No one more fully had its interests at heart than he . When the question had arisen in Lodge as to the advisability of holding this summer festival , Bro . White had especially distinguished himself , and by his assiduity in promoting the movement had contributed greatly to its success . The fact of the attendance being far in advance of

what was expected was , the speaker considered , ample evidence that the meeting had met the approval and support of a large majority of the members . There were none but would admit that the day had been a very pleasant one—it was to the W . M . they were indebted for itand he felt assured that the arrangements had ensured the enjoyment of all . The W . M ., in his reply , said that he felt highly

flattered at the kind expressions of Bvo . Buscall ; he had not expected that ho should be honoured with so large an assembly , and was plea » ed to find that it had proved such a great success . The Worshipful Master then proposed the health of the Visitors . They were , he said , very numerous , and therefore merited especial hononr . He was pleased to greet them , and hoped

that should the Domatic Lodge hold a summer festival next year , he should again have the pleasure of meeting those present . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . C . A . Smith , who in duo course returned thanks for the hearty reception that had been accorded the guests of the day . The health of the Stewards was next given from the chair . The W . M . said that every credit was duo to them for

their exertions . He was also pleased to express his thanks to the Officers of the Lodge , who had so effectually rendered him aid and between them contributed to make the day ' s gathering a complete success . Brother Spinks S . W . returned thanks , followed by Brother Kent P . M . in a very eloquent and humorous speech , 'lhe toast of the ladies was now given from tho chair . The W . M . hnd

great pleasure in coupling with the toast tho name of a brother who he said would be sure to do justice to tho toast , he meant Bro . G . Everett P . M . That brother felt very much flattered and honouicd in being called upon to respond to what ho considered was the toast of the evening . As a lady , he thanked the Yf . M . for the many kind things he had said ; but ho wished them to

understand that Bro . Wi iio had said no inure than the ladies were entitled to . The ladies knew what forlorn objects the men were , and tho W . M . knew they wero indebted to them for the success of tho day . Although the ladies did not know tho Masons ' secret , they did know that tho brethren well supported their three magnificent Charities ; and knowing them to be engaged in such "ood

work , they could trust they would always bo profitabl y employed , although sometimes they might be kept out a little late . They might have a very good cause for it—looking to the interests of the noble Order . The room having been cleared , the ladies and brethren enjoyed a very agreeable evening , dancing being kept np with great spirit , Bros . F . Kent P . M . and J . 11 , Fonlger efficiently acted as M . C . ' s .

The Old Folks

THE OLD FOLKS

THE Annual Summer Entertainment was given ou Tuesday , 1 st of July , at tho Asylum , Croydon . Notwithstanding the clerk of the weather was in the unamiablo state of mind he has been display , ing— -we scarcely dare say for how long—there was a large attendance of brethren with their ladies , prominent amongst whom wo noticed Bros . 3 . Terry , Jokn Newton , C . J . PercevalJohn ConstableC . G

, , , Hill , G . Kuill , J . E . Terry , W . Hicks , C . J . Hicks , G . M . Finch , A . Collins , J . J . Berry , E . II . Bowycr , E . G . Legge , F . Blotter , R . H . Halford , Thomas Cubitt , Raynham Stewart , William Stephens , C . Perceval , S . E . Gold , G . Recknell , G . Ward Verry , H . J . Strong , M . D ., A . Trewinnard , H . Massey , John Wright , W . W . Morgan , & c . On

reaching the Institution , the brethren and ladies were received by the Warden , Bro . Norris , who with his daughter exerted themselves most successfully during the day to render the visit of their guests as agreeable as those many successful ones that have alread y been participated in by those who look forward to theso very pleasant reunions . Bro . Terry , with a strong band of assistants , distributed the

customary gifts of tea and tobacco , presented by the Supremo Con-Dcil , 33 rd degree , ancl then the party , prior to partaking of refreshment ' proceeded on the house to house visitation which it has become the custom to indul ge iu ou these occasions . A feature of the day was the inauguration of an elegant flag staff , 60 feet in height surmounted by a weather cock , aud the hoisting of tbe flag of the ° In-Btitution , which we trust will spread itself to the breeze on many and

The Old Folks

many a gala day in time to come . Tho residents aro indebted for these , the latest of their " portables , " —as Mr . Wemmick might have designated theso gifts , —to the noted East enders , Bros . J . J . Berry , T . J . Barnes , and J . G . Stevens , and it gladdened our hearts to hear some of our old friends descanting most nautically on the merits of their now acquisition . The duty of providing an

entertainment for the Old People had been delegated to tho Royal Criterion Glee Singers and Campanologists . Thia party comprises the follow , ing artistes : —Mr . Harry Tipper , Conductor ( Baritone ) , Mr . Frederick James ( Tenor ) , Mr . F . Taylor ( Bass ) , Mr . J . Wise ( Elocutionist ) , Mr . H . T . Allen ( Pianist ) . The entertainment provided was of a most versatile character , and called forth the unanimous approval of tho

audience , whose applanse must to tho executants havo been gratifying in the extreme . The great dexterity in manipulating their bells was commented on , while tho delicacy of tone and perfection of harmony left nothing to be desired . On the completion of tho performance , tho customary votes of thanks were tendered , and the party returned to town iu tho saloon carriages that had been provided by tho railway company .

Mark Master Masons' Benevolent Fund.

MARK MASTER MASONS' BENEVOLENT FUND .

r HHE Annual Festival in aid of this Fund was held on Wednesday , -i- 2 nd July , at the Alexandra Palace , Muswell Hill , nnder the presidency of Lord Arthur Hill ( P . M . 161 , P . G . S . W . Sussex ) . Tho meeting was one of the most successful it has ever fallen to our lob to take part in , aud resulted in a sum of £ 528 16 s being collected . Wo are compelled to hold over our report of the proceedings until next week , but have pleasure in giving the following list of the

Stewards , with tho amounts collected by each : — W . S . Gillard P . G . Stwd ., P . M . Science Lodge No . 128 , Dorset - - . 50 0 0 Baron do Ferricres Gloucestershire - - - 31 12 0 G . F . Lancaster Hants and the Isle of Wight - 17 0 0 Rev . Daniel Ace , D . D . Grand Chap ., W . M . Hereward Lo . No . 227 , Lincolnshire . . 16 10 0

Walter Spencer P . G . Asst . Dir . of Cer ., W . M . Bon Accord L ., T . I . - . . 14 3 6 Charles Jacques G . J . D ., P . M . Old Kent Lodge , T . I . 2-1 1 0 Thomas Cooper P . M . York Lodgo , T . I . Thomas D . Bolton P . G . Stwd ., Carnarvon Lodge No . 7 38 17 0 Benj . H . Swallow S . W . Thistle Lodge No . 8 - - 20 0 0 E . B . Bright J . O . Hiram Lodgo No . 13 - - 18 18 0 E . C . Milligan P . M . St . Andrew ' s Lodge No . 31 - 30 5 0 Capt . Charles Hunter P . G . Swd . Br ., P . M . St . David ' s Lodge No . 38 - - . 18 17 0

John Clark Britannia Lodge No . 53 - - 5 5 0 Joseph Spencor ditto ditto - - - 5 5 0 S . B . Ellis ditto ditto - - - 5 5 0 T . J . Pulley G . Stwd ., P . M . Aldershot Military Lodge No . 51 - - - - 15 15 0

E . Digglo G . I . G ., P . M . Temperance L . No . 5 U 5 5 0 11 . L . Lovclaud St . Andrew ' s Lodge No . 63 - - 9 19 6 W . T . Clarke Prov . G . Sec . Sussex , Royal Sussex Lodge No . 75 - . . 30 19 0 Robert Berridge G . Dir . of Cer . P . M . Macdonald Lodgo No . 101 - . . 21 0 0 G . M . Lowe , M . D . P . M . Remigius Lodge No . 117 - lt . W . Philpott Dover and Cinque Ports L . No . 152 10 10 0 A . Hopkinson County Palatine Lodge No . 156 - 15 15 0 Rev . C . R . Davy Prov . G . Master of Gloucestershire , P . M . Royal Sussex Lodge No . 177 5 5 0

II . Jtsoggetb i ' . M . number Lodge No . 182 . 10 10 0 J . L . C . Hunter Little P . M . St . John ' s Lodgo No . 214 . 17 11 6 George Dalrymple W . M . Henry Lodge No . 216 •- 20 4 0 W . Ballard W . M . Abbey Lodge No . 225 Edward Margrett G . Stwd ., W . M . Leopold L . No . 235 15 15 0 William Stephens W . M . Clapton Lodge No . 236 Capt . Georgo Wattson P . G . J . D ., W . M . St . Andrew ' s Lodgo

ilO . Ml T . Fredk . Halsey , M . P . P . G . J . W ., W . M . Watford L . No . 241 7 7 0 Dr . E . Passawer W . M . Trinity College Ldg . No . 244 15 14 6 John Henry Halo W . M . Simon de St . Liz L . No . 245 10 10 0 F . W . Ansell W . M . Alfred Lodgo No . 247 •- 17 11 0

In consequence of the heavy demands on our space , we are compelled to hold over our report of the meeting of tho Prov . Grand Lodge of Middlesex , which took place on Saturday last , at Great Stanmore . We may , however , here state that the day ' s proceedings woro eminently satisfactory , and must havo been gratifying to tho Pror . Grand Master Colonel Burdett .

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gained an imperishable fame for its facility iu healing old inflammatory sores about the shins arrd ankles , and for bad legs and old wounds it cannot bo equaled ; nor is it less efficacious in gathered breasts and abscesses . When the compfaint has been of long continuance , Holiowny ' s Pitls will expedite recovery , if taken in thoso doses which act as alteratives on the stomach , and tonics on the constitution .