Grand Entry Into Bokhara.

bon __ rht in Servia a * " a specimen of a Servian crent'eman ' s vest—erand enoii L ' h for a general—and tied a einctur" at the bottom , with ends hnns * . i ? . g at the sire , nnd over these I hnn . » my scarlet hoo'l . Forhilia'ely , perhaps , there was no mirror in tho room , or my heart might have failed me ; but T next , put round mv neck a Provioci •!Grand

Chaplain ' s collar of pnrp'o anrl gold , and on this p inned three or four . Masonic jewels , b y wav of medal- " , and slung at tho bottom my pocket Bible ; after which my costume was completed by a college cap ; ancl thus arraved I mounted my palfrey and sallied forth . My two djignitts went in front , preceded by a whole bevy of officials , and

the two interpreters fame after . Of course I looked at the people as we passed thronsrh tbe streets . Need I say that they looked still harder nt me , doing my utmost , as f was , to keep mv countenance ? Tho boys , not content with a passing glance , rnn before , and kept turning round to look , and in the bazaar , bnvers and sellers stopned

their bargaining in order to gaz " . AH went , well , however , and wo reached the citadel . This is a large artificial mound , surrounded by high clay walls , having an imposim . gateway , with a chamber above , and a tower on either side . A number of troops were drawn np , who received me with a salute , and we dismounted to bo received by

two officers nt the entrance , one of whom took charge of my presents for his master . Wo then crossed the first court , and on entering the second I caught sight of his Majesty , afc a distance , through an open

door . 0 ' him I had read various and somewhat conflicting accounts . Of his father , Nasr-UlUih , there seemed to be bnt one opinion , and about as bad as it could well be ; but of the reigning Emir , Seid MuzaflUr-ed-din , Vambery , in 1863 , spuke rather favourably .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

STABILITY LODGE , No . 217 . rpHE brethren of this Lodge havo for some timo past set a notable J example , devoting a d > y to the " outing " of their friend ** . This event is anxiously looked forward to by those associated with the flourishing Stability , and is anticipated with no small degree of pleasure , more particularly by the ladies . This year ' s "red letter day "

took place on Wednesday , and the members wisely , we think , instead of seeking " fresh fields and pastures new , " again selected Shepperton as the place to spend their happy day . No locality possesses greater fac . liti . s than this charmingly sequestered nook and corner of Middle , sex . The try sting-place was the Waterloo Station of the

Southwestern Railway , and a strong muster assembled shortly before eleven o ' clock , the time appointed for the train to start . We may , however , mention in passing that the arrangements of the railway company were not quite satisfactory , inasmuch as both going to and returning from Shepperton carria .-es had to be changed ut

Twickenham . This " all change here" system should be remedied . On the party aniving at their desinutiou the rain fell and the wind blew . The forecast , therefore , was unpropitinus ; but these evil effects were only of a transitory character , inasmuch as the sky shortly became as clear as a bell , tho suu shone

forth , and nature appeared decked in true summer attire . Mrs . Stone , tlie proprietress of the Ship Hotel , who has recently become a widow , had provided carriages for tbe party , wherein they were conveyed to their cosy quarters on tho banks of Father Thame .., who was as placid as a mirror and on whose bosom in a short time the

excursionists plied their oars . At , two o clock tho dinner bell was sounded , and a most recherche repast was spread before tho guests , whose appetites had been sharpened by previous occupation . The esteemed VV . M . of the Lodge , Bro . James Gl . uiville , occupied tho chair , and Bro . John Nixon ( S-cretary ) filled the vice chair . The

wines and dessert were excellent , and elicited the praise of all present . On tbe removal of the cloth , the chairman , in an eloquent speech , proposed the health of the Queen and Royal Family , in tbe course of which he alluded to the forthcoming marriage of the Princess Beatrice , This elicited approbation from tbe ladies , who

appeared to manifest , a deep iutetest in this event . Ihe toast was pledged right loyally . The chairman then announced that the toaste wonkl be limited , as he was sure the ladies would feel more happy in the open air , enjoying the beauties of Nature , than in listening to dreary speeches . Bro . Taylor , amid great applause ,

proposed the health of tho chairman . He remarked that it afforded infinite pleasure to them all to seo him restored to health aud vigour , inasmuch as they were all aware tbat on the 5 'h of April ho sustained a serious accident , from the effects of which he suffered for a considerable time . Bro . Olauville was now " himself again ; " the

Great Architect of the Universe had been gracious towards him •throughout the ordeal he had been called upon to pass , which ordeal tie had borne with much patience and resignation . He ( Bio . Taylor ) called npon those present tn drink hid health in a bumper , liro . Glanville , who was much affected by tho sympathy whicu greeted

him on all sides , nckr , owWlged the compliment in his usual forcible manner . lie observed that during tbe long season of his illness tho kind attention he received fiom th . brethren cheered him beyond all that he could express , at d caused him almost to forget his broken bone , and bruised fratn •¦ . It would bo a source of comfort to him

•-lining the remaining portion of his pilgiimage to cherish the re . mem bra n co of the kindness he had thus received from troops of friends . He thanked one and all for their sympathy , lie thou proposed tbe Ladies , on whom he passed a gra ... nil compliment . It wa . now bcfomi ' n" a time-hon . . . -. cd cu-torn iu the Stability Lodge fur the

members to bo privileged to enjoy the society of the tidies once a year- n custom he h > p » d that would h'tig be continued . The least wns most enthu . siasti .-allv pledged , and Bro . Lagerwull responded to

it , in a neat and appropria te speech . The Chairman next complimented the Vsitots , and Bro . J . . 1 . Brinton W . M of the Sphinx L ,. d __ e responded in an amusing and lacy manner , which evoked much applause . Ihe company thereupon adjourned for open air recreatioa ; suine took

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fo the water , whilst others rode as far as Cher . sev , Weybridge and Addlestone , but , returned in timo for a sumptuous t ° a , " tho cups that cheer , " after which the r-ti . rn journey was made . We must nofc omit to mention that tho W . M . was ably assisted in hi . arrange , moots by Bros . Tavlor , Aldington , and Nixon . Amongst those

present were Bros . Glanville W . M .. J . T . Wright , S . W ., U . Gowie S . D ., T . R . llinks J . W ., John Nixon Secretary , Mrs . Nixon , G . A . Tavlor P . M ., Mis * . Taylor , J . Addingfcon P . M ., Mrs . and Miss Addibigton , John Pa * -ker , IT . Parker , James Parker , Mrs . Parker , G . and Mrs .

lennant , G . Tennant jnn ., Miss Fairer , R . Lagervvall and Miss Cook , Mr ., Mrs ., and Miss Brier ; Mr . nnd Mrs . Fuchs , Mr . B"anchamp , Mr . and Mrs . "Vickery , Mr . and Mrs . Cowley , Mr . J . Vickery , Mrs . [ Tanser , Mr . and Mrs . Page . Mr . Brinton , Mr . Colepepper , Mr . and Mrs . Wilson , Mr . and Mrs . Finch .

Carnarvon Lodge, No. 804.

CARNARVON LODGE , No . 804 .

THE twenty-fifth annual Festival of the . above Lodge took place afc tho Masonic Hall , llavanfc , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst .., when Bro . James Codings vvas inducted inro the Mister ' s chair for the year ensuing . Bro . ffarry W . Smith Parsons , the outgoing Master , has had a very gratifying tenure of office , nnd there is every hope that his successor will be equally rewar led with the success he so well

merits . The following are the Officers for the ensuing year : —J . J . Bas . ombe S . W ., J . J . ' EL B'scombe J . W ., E . Good P . M . Treasurer , T . Francis P . M . Secretary , T . D . Askew P . M . D . C , A .. H . Wood S . D ., EL G . Tuck J . D ., S . VV . Sprigings T . G ., A . R . Jones Org ., F . Avery , and W . G . Humby Stewards , Blackmore Tyler . Amongst the

members present were Bros . EL Martin Green P . M . P . P . J . G . W ., T . P . Hall P . M ., H . Kimber P . M ., W . Dirt P . M ., W . Longford , A . Borrow , J . EL Corke , EL Wellstend , C . Courtier , J . Pannell , J . Reakes , &" ., & o . After Lodge business the brethren adjonrned to the Town Hall , where an excellent repast was provided bv Butler , of

Portsmonth . Some excellent songs were given between the toasts by some of the members and their guests , the accompaniments bo ' ng played by Bio . P . Wilton . Tho following W . M . ' s of Lodges were present —Pros . J . Westaway 183 1 , W . Miles 177 fi , R . L . Loveland P . P . G . R . 1090 , E . Naylor 928 , H . E . Loader 487 , J . VV . Gieve 309 , J . Dempsey 903 , and R . J . R _ < fcn ' ck P . G . Treas ., J . Jackson W . M . elect 1428 , VV . D . Parkhouse P . M . 1834 , aud several others .

Royal Wharfdale Lodge, No. 1108.

ROYAL WHARFDALE LODGE , No . 1108 .

THE annual Festival of this Lodge was held on Friday , 26 th nit ., afc the Masonio Room ., Boroughgate , when there was a good muster of brethren present . Among the Visitors were—the Worshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Henry Smith , Bros . Richardson P . P . G . P . P . M . 1001 , Rodman W . M . 1001 , Jones 1001 , and Adams 1525 . The minutes of tho last meeting bavins ?

been read and confirmed , the VV . M . elect , Bro . Albert Walker S . W ., was presented by Bro . VV . T . Marshall , tbe retiring W . M ., for the benefit of installation . Tho ceremony was performed by Bro . Lay cock P . M . in a very able manner . The appointment of Officers then took place , as follows : —Bros . W . T . Marshall I . P . M ., J . E .

Lowrey S . W ., J . [[ . Payne J . W ., VV . Laycock P . M . Treasurer , Geo . Kd . ou Secretary , R . VVatkinson S . D ., VV . T . Wilkinson J . D ., Edmund Walker I . G ., Win . Weegmanu Steward , and T . Houlding Tyler . The Installing Master then delivered the addresses to the Worshipful Master , Wardens and Brethren . Bro . Lavcock waa

unauim . usly re-elected as the Lodge representative on the Provincial Charities Committee , after which the newly-installed Master , or behalf of the brethren , presented a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Laycock , in recognition of bis services to the Lodge . Brother Laycock cordially thanked the VV . M . for the flittering terms in which

ho had alluded to him , aud also the brethren for the handsome jewel they had presented him with . The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Henry Smith , iu responding to the salutations of the brethren , expressed tho pleasure he felt at being present , aud spoke in complimentary terms of tho work done in the Lodge . He thanked them for the

hearty reception given him , and wished the Lodge all success and prosperity . The thanks of the Lodgo were given to Bro . Albert Walker VV . M ., and Bro . Edmund Walker I . G ., for their gift of ten guineas to endow the W . M . ' s chair ( Girls' School ) . Tho brethren thou ; dionrned to the banqueting room , where songs , speeches , and

good fare rendered tbe evening very enjoyable . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the D . P . G . M ., in responding to the toast of the Provincial Grand Officers , said that the proposer of the toast had not placed West Yorkshire too high in saying thafc this Province was second to none in England . West Yorkshire in

the general working of its Lodges , the promptitude with which it performed its business , and the amount of its subscriptions to the Masonic Charities , occupied a very distinguished position , which he trusted would bn ^ ba maintained . Uo . Richardson P . P . G . P ., replying to the toast of the Vi-iiiog Brethren , s . id that in " C de ' s

List of Lodges , " A . D . 1707 , he found the following : ' No . 287 Lodge , Half Moon . Held at thy Half Moon Inn , at Otley Yorks ' -dre . Warrant dated August li > , 1702 . Meet on first Monday , rnouthly . "

This was confirmed by " Wilson ' s List , " A . D . 1777 , but no m 'iition of it is made in ' J . & B . List . " 1 S 0 U ( 23 rd edition ) , hence he concluded that , tho Lodge must havo been erasod . This warrant might still bo in existence , as there were instances of old warrants having been

found amongst th < - documents of friendly societies , antl ho recommended that an effort should be made to discover what had become of this warrant .

Wilson Iles Lodge, No. 2054.

WILSON ILES LODGE , No . 2054 .

rpUE installation meeting of this recently cons-crated Lodge , which J- is comp isetl chiefly of members of the medical profession , was held on the 7 th mat ,, at , the Four Swans Hotel , Waltham Cross , under