Summer Outing Of The Friars Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1349.

SUMMER OUTING OF THE FRIARS LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1349 .

THE members of this young and prosperous Lodge having determined to hold a summer outing on the 3 rd inst ., a committee nnder the acting superintendence of Bros . Mnsto Preceptor , AVorsley Secretary , and Pavitt Treasurer , selected the Crown Gardens , Broxhourrre , as tho scene of thoir operations , and entered into arrangements with Bro . Beningfield , the host , to supply a banquet befitting

so important an occasion . A more delightful spot could scarcely be found , and the brethren immediately upon their arrival devoted themselves with zest to tho many healthy sports tho grounds afforded . How some resorted to aquatic sports , others to archery , somo to bowls , and others to lawn billiards , will bo readily understood by those who have visited this famous hostelry . But tho principal charm of tho

occasion ( for what Mason can fail to be charmed with woman ' s grace and beauty ?) was duo to the presence of the ladies , whom the brethren had , according to express arrangements , brought with them to share the venal pleasures with their partners , and certainly tho beautiful arrangement of tho flowers and lawns was most enjoyable , and reflects mnch credit on the gardener , Mr . Scott , whoso labour has

beeu most successful in spite of tho recent bad weather . At the time appointed au excellent banquet was served , which did Bro . Beningfield great credit . Bro . Past Master Musto , by universal consent , acted as chairman , and Bros . J . Shepherd AV . M . 1319 and Andrews W . M . 1227 occupied tho S . and J . Warden ' s positions respectively . There wero present the following ladies and brethren : —

Bro . P . M . and Mrs . and Miss Musto , Bro . and Mrs . Fowler , Bro . Norman , Bro . and Mrs . Smith , Bro . and Mrs . Cull , Bro . and Mrs . Sadler , Bro . and Mrs . White , Bro . Shepherd , Bro . Barker , Bro . and Mrs . Bodham , Bro . Eichardson , Bro . Cooper , Bro . and Miss Kidd , Bro . and Mrs . Andrews , Bro . Worsley , Bro . and Mrs . Taylor , Bro . and Mrs . Ellis , Bro . Stephens , Bro . and Mrs . Eoberts , Bro . and Miss Blundell ,

Bro . and Mrs . Pavitt , Bro . Dnnsmoro and others , by whom ample justice was done to tho good cheer . Tho scene at table was most charming , and reflected a pleasing variation on tho prevailing black coat and whito tie aspect of our more austere banquets . The desire , also , to have tho pleasure of drinking Sister So and So ' s health was provocative of much amusement . After grace had been said , Bro .

Musto rose and said : —Ladies and Gentlemen—On occasions of this kind it is tho custom among gentlemen , and especially among Freemasons , to drink the health of Her Gracious Majesty . I feel sure the ladies will join us in this most pleasurable duty , for they can , like ourselves , fully appreciate tho excellent qualities of the Queen , and rejoice at tho manner in which she reigns over us . Therefore I

invito you , ladies and gentlemen , to drink the health of the Queen . Bro . Stephens sang " The National Anthem . " Tho Chairman then said : —The next toast I have the honour to propose is one all Freemasons receive with enthusiasm . H . lt . H . the Princo of Wales is justly a great favourite with the Craft . And , I may add , that ho is also hold in groat favour by the ladies . As

Freemasons we owe him a double tribute of respect , as our head and chief ruler . During the time ho has governed the Craft in England we have been the recipients of many acts of kindness and consideration from our Grand Master , which wo feel hound to acknowledge . In proposing tho health of the Princo of Wales I ask yon to drink a bumper , and with the toast I will include the rest of tho Eoyal

Family . Bro . Stephens sang , " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " which was heartily received . After a humourous song by Bro . Worsley , the chairman said : I may inform you , ladies and gentlemen , that au outing of so delightful a character as tho present , which is carried out so successfully , would

be altogether impossible unless the arrangement of details were in the hands of able , energetic , and persevering stewards . Among those who have striven to this desirable end , I must name the two officers of tho Friars Lodge of Instruction . To their untiring efforts this success is all due . AVo have , in Lodges of Instruction , but two officers , and it is necessary that thoy he good ones . The Secretary

is the most important officer , and so is—tho Treasurer ( laughter ) , the one exerts himself to got tho money , the other does his utmost to keep it . In our Bros . Pavitt and Worsley we have all we conld wish , and I ask you to drink their health . Bro . Smith sang the "Four Jolly Smiths , " and Bro . AVorsley , in reply , said : Mr . Chairman , Ladies and

Gentlemen—I thank you for drinking my health so heartily , and giving me my first opportunity of speaking of the Friars Lodge of Instruction . Although it has been established but twelve months we have reaon to be very proud of it . I am afraid we havo of late had a tendency in our Lodgo matters to think only of ourselves , and am the more pleased that to-day , in coming hore , we have the ladies with

us . Bro . Pavitt and I thought we ought to he so honoured , and we hope they will on many occasions favour the brethren of the Friars Lodge at their summer festivals . AVe have a very successful Lodge , a Lodge of which wo are proud . I am pleased to say that under the ablo supervision of Bro . Musto it has reached such a state of efficiency as to be known throughout London as a thorough working Lodge .

Bro . Pavitt said—After tho able and interesting remarks of Bro AVorsley , little need ho said by mo . I arrr rather surprised we are honoured in this manner . Wc , as a Committee , endeavoured to arrange for our comforts , and I am sure wo have had a most enjoyablo day , a great part of the success being duo to the presence of the ladies ; and I hope we may all live to enjoy ourselves on similar happy occasions .

Bro . J . Fowler favoured tho company with a fine rendering of the old song , " Who deeply drinks of Wine , " which was greatly appreciated . Sirs . Pavitt next obliged the company by singing the "Minstrel Boy . " Bro . Musto then said—The next toast I have tbe privilege of proposing is ono I consider to be the toast of the evening . I am sure every gentleman will join with me in drinking to the toast

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of the Ladies . They aro onr partners in life , onr comforters in distress ; they aro the sharers of our fortunes , whether it bo for weal or for woo . I hopo that on many future occasions wo shall bo similarly honoured with thoir company , aud feel that we havo no greater friends to Freemasonry than tho ladios . Could we have them with us more frequently , I am sure much good

would result from it . There aro many of our secrets which could with advantage ho shared by the ladies . I trust the success of this , tho first summer outing of tho Friars Lodgo of Instruction , will bo the means of introducing such happy occasions to other Lodges . That wo may not incur , or deserve the charge of selfishness , I do trust the ladios may be induced to

joiu our numbers on very many happy outings . I name Bro . Barker to respond for tho ladies . Bro . Barker : I am exceedingly surprised I am called npon on such an important occasion to do honour to this toast . I am sure thero aro others more qualified to speak of the merits of the ladies than I . I can only say we aro only pleased to have the ladies here , and hopo they aro pleased in coming . It has long been a

byword that we , as a body , keep to ourselves . I hopo I may in somo measure prove such not to be universally tho case . Wo read in sacred history that King Solomon , who , as everybody knows , took such great interest in Masonic labours , was far from being avorso to the ladies , and I may assure them that of all men No mortal can moro Tho ladies adore

Than a Free and an Accepted Mason . Bro . J . Shepherd , AV . M . of tho mother Lodge , next gavo the healt h of Bro . Musto , expressing his appreciation of tho ablo manner in whic h thatBro . had presided ; to his genial influence much of tho pleasure of tho day was duo . This was received with musical honours , which wor e mosthoartly taken up .

Bro . Musto , having regard to the rapid flight of time , briefly acknowledged the favour clone him , aud gavo as his next toast tho Senior and Junior Wardens . They had discharged their dnty with great credit . Bro . Shepherd , their W . M ., was well known to them all , and appreciated ; Bro . Andrews AV . M . 1227 , Upton Lodge , was also

a great favourite . This was cordially received , and thanks returned by the brethren complimented . Tho proceedings throughout were interspersed with songs ; besides thoso already noticed must bo mentioned a charming rendering of an o'd ballad by Bliss Musto ; while

" Iu happy moments day by day , " Bro . Fowler had another opportunity of displaying tho qualities of a fine voice . After several other songs , tho ladies and brethren dispersed to again enjoy the beauties of the gardens . In our rambles around we discovered a brother who had brought a party down to enjoy

themselves ; he , in a truly fraternal spirit , invited as many of our party as desired to join his in the pleasures of the mazy dance , and we havo to thank Bro . AVatkins of the Lebanon Lodge for somo excellent dancing , to a splendid band . This was so much enjoyed that the company determined to stay till the last train , to avail themselves to tho uttermost of the opportunity . AVhilst some were dancing , others were enjoying the scenery , which was now lit up by the moon , whoso

autumnal rays cast their mild and beautiful light over the flower beds and walks , investing them with additional charm . Thero must bo an end to all things , however agreeable ; so , despite the many attractions of the hour , the inexorable necessity of catching the last train to town caused us , most unwillingly , to leave the scene of so much pleasure , seeking somo consolation from the thought that " as happy we had met , so happy we would part , and—happy meet again . " So mote it be .

Province Of North And East Yorkshire

PROVINCE OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE

AVe havo received a copy of tho programe of the proceedings to be observed on AVednesday next at the meeting of this P . G . Lodge , held under the banner of Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 , at York . The Lord Mayor of York has lent tho Guildhall and Mansion House for tho occasion ; the Dean of York has given permission for a special service in the cathedral , aud accordingly a procession in full regalia will take

place in the afternoon from the Guildhall to the glorious old Minster of York . A banquet is to take place in tho evening at tho Do Grey rooms , and later there will bo a conversazione , with music , & c , at which ladies will be present . The entire arrangements seem very perfect , as might have been expected from the brethren of a Lodgo so favourably known as the Eboracum .

Mark Masonry In Plumstead.

MARK MASONRY IN PLUMSTEAD .

The " Excelsior " Lodge , No . 226 , of Mark Master | Mnsons , held their regular meeting at the " Lord Eaglan , " Plumstead , on Tuesday evening last . Bro . John G . Holmes P . M ., < tc , in the chair , supported by the following brethren , viz ., Smyth , Weston , Tolbe , Penfohl , Keys , Palmer , Scnllev . Moulds , Kennedy , AVilson . Tannenden . TW . v .-s .

Ovendeu , Chanrberlin , Hepburn , & c . Tho routine business having been disposed of , Bro . AV . A . Tucker , of Lodge 1 ) 13 , was admitted with the usual formalities to the degree of Mark Master Mason . Several grants for charitable purposes having been made , the Lodge adjourned at an early hour .

The installation meeting of the Lodge of Loyalty , No . 1 G 07 , will take place this clay ( Saturday ) , at the Alexandra Palace , Wood Green . Bro . C . J . Perceval is the W . M . elect .