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of Hugh Lupus , Count of Avranches , afterwards Earl of Chester , uncle of the victorious monarch . The first creation in the family was a baronetage , which was granted on the 23 rd February 1621-2 , to Sir Bichard Grosvenor , Knight . The latter had served the office of sheriff for the counties of Chester and Denbigh , was mayor of the city of Chester , and a knight of the shire in 1625 .

The seventh baronet—also a Sir Bichard—and the twentieth in descent from Gilbert Le Grosvenor , the companion in arms of William the Conqueror , was raised to the peerage by the title of Baron Grosvenor , on the Sth of April 1761 ; and advanced to the further dignities of Viscount Belgrave and Earl Grosvenor , on the Sth July 1784 . His son was the first Marquis of Westminster , who was created on the Sth of September 1831 . The Grosvenors have been settled at Eaton , in Cheshire , since the middle of the sixteenth century .

Upon returning to Chester the visitors walked the short distance to the Queen Hotel , and there sat down to a magnificent dinner , for which the greatest possible credit is due to the manager ( Bro . H . T . Gould , Merchants Lodge , No . 241 , Liverpool ) . This capacious hotel , which contains suites of rooms for families , and about 100 bedrooms , is situated opposite the general railway station , with which it is connected by a covered way . It has a large

and beautifully laid out garden , with terraces and lawn , where , in the early portion of the day , photographs were taken of the party . We were honoured by receiving from Bro . Gould a popular guide to tho city , and also a large and handsome souvenir containing many very excellent plates illustrative of that ancient city whose dwellings remind one of tho lines attributed to McCann , an Irishman :

" Some raise a front up to the street , Like ould Westminster Abbey ; But thin they think the Lord to cheat , And build the back part shabby . " During the progress of dinner , Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and very heartily responded to , the two Worshipful Masters ( Bro . Geo . Harry Scott , Industry , No . 361 , and Bro . Councillor William T . Haworth , Clarendon , No . 1166 ) , rising simultaneously to introduce that of Her Majesty the Queen .

Bro . Haworth , who afterwards proposed the health of our illustrious Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , referred in feeling terms to his recent accident , saying his auditors must all sympathise with him , and hope that he would speedily recover . Bro . Samuel N . Brooks P . M . P . P . D . G . D . C ., in responding on behalf of

the Provincial Officers , said that no Province working under the Constitution had a better Provincial Grand Master than theirs had proved to be , for be was a Brother with whom they often came into contact , and one who had an admirable way of conducting business . Bro . Alderman J . Bailey P . M . 361 Treas . P . P . J . G . D ., and G . F . Drinkwater P . M . 1166 P . P . G . Beg . also spoke .

The toast of the Ladies was proposed by Bro . Arthur Walker I . P . M . 361 , in an excellent speech , which an American journalist would describe as " too long to report , and too good to condense . " Bro . Frank Bobinson S . D . 361 responded in characteristic terms . Bro . Ernest Hampson P . M . 1166 explained the reasons for an amalgamated picnic , and added that the fact of seeing two Worshipful Masters of

neighbouring Lodges side by side , and supported by their wives , was one oi the finest tributes of Freemasonry . The health of other celebrities had been drunk , but it was only fair to assume that their admiration went out to those two Brethren who occupied the principal positions at the table that day , namely , Bros . Scott and Haworth , who had so ably acquitted themselves in every way .

Bro . Scott , in reply , said he could assure his friends that it gave him the greatest pleasure to be with them , and especially as W . M . So far as regarded the kind words of Bro . Hampson , who had spoken of the amalgamation of the Lodges , and of the deep Masonic feeling which subsisted between the two , he had no hesitation in saying that the Lodges wero perfectly combined in their objects and desires . Not only did the members join in tha picnics , but in the winter dances likewise . He thought he was in order in saying that they had had a very jolly outing , and all had thoroughly enjoyed themselves .

Bro . Haworth , after thanking the proposer of the toast , said if Masonry was ever a matter of importance in Hyde , it was so at the present time , and they all worked together with the greatest unity . He also reverted to tho Provincial Officers of both Lodges , saying that there was not a finer set in Cheshire .

Other toasts followed , after which Bro . Scott proposed the health of tho manager of the hotel ( Bro . Gould ) . When he and Bro . Wm . W . McLeod P . M . 1166 ( who was present ) first saw their host in an endeavour to mako preliminary arrangements , he had received them most hospitably , and in true Masonic spirit , and had at once invited their trust in him by stating that if matters were left in his hands he would do his best to make the party happy and comfortable . He had carried out his promise to the very letter , as was proved by the excellent lunch of the morning , and the still more admirable dinner which they had just finished .

Bro . Gould replied , thanking them sincerely for having drunk his health The littlo trouble he had exerted on their bohalf had been undertaken with the greatest pleasure . He thanked them for the acknowledgment that he had dono his best in responding to their requirements , and hoped this would not be the last occasion upon which he might cater for such an estimable

company . Besides those mentioned above , there were present Bros . J . H . Walker S . W ., Balph Wood , B . Stagg , T . Wharam , A . Bardsley , 0 . A . Hamann , A . Chadwick , W . Chadwick , nil of Lodgo 361 ; Bros . A . Moxon S . W ., E . Bear J . W ., Bridge Hopkinson P . M . Org ., J . George , T . Webster , of Lodge 1166 ; also Bros . Jas . Bobinson P . M . 317 , R . Ramsbottom 1077 , Mrs . and Mr . ' Maryland , Mr . Enact , Mrs . and Mr . F . Lindley , Mrs . and Miss Shaw , Mrs ' . Smith , Miss Lang , and others whose names we did not procure .

Mark Twain says that " all youthful diaries commence by stating the fact that in the morning the writer got up , and end the day by remarking that when it was finished he went to bed . " Our representative has recorded the doings of the Hyde picnic party in Chester , and it is only fair therefore for him to state that they arrived safely home at a decent hour , having during their return journey extracted from members and visitors alike the usual songs , recitations , & c , by way of beguiling the tedium of travel .

A MANCHESTER MARRIAGE . DIOGENES upon being asked what advantage he had derived from being a philosopher , replied , "The power of eujoyiug the society of myself . " Evidently this was not the all-pervading sentiment in connection with an

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interesting function which took place at St . Stephen ' s Church , Chorltonupon-Medlock , Manchester , on Wednesday , the 27 th ultimo . We refer to the marriage of Miss Caroline Eliza , oldest daughter of Bro . W . J . Melling P . M . and Treasurer of the Ardwick Lodge , No . 2185 , P . P . G . S . B .

The ceremony was performed at the hour of 2-30 p . m ., by the Bector , Bev . J . B . McGovern , and the bridesmaids wore the Misses Beatrice , Bertha , and Hilda Melling , sisters of the bride , together with Miss Minnie Craig , sister of the bridegroom , Mr . Horatio Craig , Chief Engineer on one of the Allan liners .

The wedding party afterwards adjourned to tho Ardwick Town Hall , whore a sumptuous breakfast had been provided , to which over sevent y persons sat down , including the Bector . The caterer was Bro . H . G . Walker S . W . 2185 . All the tables were adorned with a profusion of plants and flowers , and also grapes , the former having been kindly given by Bros . Bobt . Ackerley and Wm . Goodman P . M ., and the latter by Bro . W . Mowbray .

Bro . Melling , supported by his wife , presided , and he did not allow the opportunity to pass without proposing the loyal toast of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . He reverted to her happy reign of sixty-one years , adding that her dominions iu every part of the globe and at home had been extended , and that her subjects enjoyed a freedom unknown to their

ancestors , and a prosperity unexampled in the history of any nation . He hoped she might long continue to reign over the great empire , undisturbed by the jealously of other powers ; and that the foresight of Her Majesty and the Government would always enable us to steer clear , and guide the good old ship out of troubled waters .

Bro . Melling , in proposing the health of the bride and bridegroom , said that the previous toast which they had responded to was ever warmly received in all parts of the world , but he would venture to say that the one which he was about to submit to them would find a warm corner in the heart of every one sitting round that bright and cheery table . As members of families assembled at the family board , so they had met that day for the purpose of exchanging a kindly greeting , and particularly to offer their

congratulations to Mr . and Mrs . Craig , on the occasion of their wedding . It was the most auspicious and eventful day in the life of any man or woman , and it was not too much to say that amongst the many institutions established for the purpose of contributing to tho happiness of individuals , the marriage state yielded to none , for by its influence the hand and heart were taught their respective duties , the twain being wedded together in a most solemn and sacred manner , to the end that they were thereby adorned

with the evergreens of industry , sobriety , and other good attributes . They must , however , not overlook tbe great fact that they could not have the lilywork without the supporting columns of truth and duty . By combining and practising those great principles , and if united by common wishes , tastes and feelings , success was assured , and one ' s life could be made happy thereby . All things had a beginning . That same old living present was ever with them , unchanged and unchangeable , and as full of opportunity as ever : they

were always making memories , good or bad , and if they could only think that what they had done that day would some time be looked down upon from the high hill-top of memory , thoy would find the thought a corrective o £ any present want of good feeling , or intoleration ; and increase the graciousness engendered by kindly and unselfish conduct . These went to make up the true civilising force of lovo , and could be potent factors both of happiness and progress , and give a sunset ripeness to the years that were to come .

Woman had passed through a marvellous discipline during the long nights of history , to teach her the virtues of patience , compassion , and love , in order that she might become the teacher of the world , and it was certainly demonstrated by all the laws of science , all the traditions of the world's past , that in the great future , evolution of society must mean the ascent of woman . It was true that man was the Lord of Creation , and that he came into the world with greater pomp than anything that preceded him , but they

must not forget that the Giver of all good things , as His last and best gift to man , created woman , adorning her with aU tho gifts which He could bestow to make her amiable— "heaven in her eye , grace in all her steps , in every gesture dignity and love . " A good wife was heaven ' s best gift to man , and the rarest gem the world held : she was his joy , his inspiration , his very soul , and by her loving hands he was willingly led . Whilst avoiding all false modesty , man was fully alive to his own superiority , it was therefore

unnecessary for him to paint the lily or to gild tho finest gold , as there was nothing he could say would raise Mr . Craig higher in their estimation than what he already held . Ho was , however , quite sure that he would be all that a man ought to be , and he should conclude by wishing him and his wife every success in life . " As the ivy winds itself around the knotty stem of the stately oak , and protects it when storms rage through its branches , so may they also cling to each other throughout their lives . "

The bridegroom responded , saying that was tho first occasion upon which ho had been married . That day his wife and he had signed articles , and any time his numerous friends happened to be in Liverpool he would be glad to see them aboard his little ship—Mr . Craig ' s nautical way of describing his home . In response to the toast of his health , which was very enthusiastically drunk , the . Bev . J . B . McGovern said he did not know where to begin aud

where to end , and he really thought he would not have a chance . Accustomed as he was to public speaking , he had hardly heard so voluminous a flow of eloquence , and he congratulated the company upon having so excellent a host . His further remarks , intellectual and stimulating , were characterised by a bright and sunny optimism which had a telling effect upon his auditors , and although he spoke in a light vein of the transient interests of life , ho also touched upon the graver ones .

Other toasts were given and duly replied to , after which the company made their way to the large room of the hall , where dancing was indulged in , often relieved by songs , sketches , & c , the contributarics being Bros . William Bostron W . M . 21 S 5 , H . Q . Walker S . W . 2185 , William Wright 2185 , Edwd . Roberts P . M . 1459 , C . M . Nesbitt Organist 1055 and St . Paul's Church , New Cross ; Mrs . Bussell , Miss Wright , Mr . J . Johnson ( Liverpool ) , and some others .

The bridal pair left at an early hour for Chester , their intention being to spend the honeymoon in Wales . Of the wedding presents , which poured upou them in a Danaci shower , many were very handsome ; we enumerate the chief : — tea urn and jug , by Bros , and Mrs . W . Mowbray and O . Fowles ; splendidly mounted hair brush and comb , Bro . W . Rostron ; sardine dish , Bro . Walker ; fish carvers , Bro .

Ackerley ; crumb tray , Bro . and Mrs . E . Turner ; dinner service , Bro . and Mrs . J- Wright ; table linen , Bro . and Mrs . W . Goodman ; besides others of value from Bro . A . Ostara , Messrs . L . Ashford , W . Birchall , C . Challinor , J . Johnson , Chas . Bussell , Mr . and Mrs . Bleackley , Mr . and Mrs . C . Ashford , Mr . and Mrs . L . Clarkson , Mr . and Mrs . W . Wright , Mrs . W . Bisque , Mrs . Ward , Mrs . Knowles , Misses Cliffo , Consterdine , Gore , Turner , Worthington , & c .