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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — SUMMER FESTIVAL OP THE DOMATIC LODGE , No . 177 .

RICHMOND is a place of all others to visit , both by the initiated and uninitiated , when pleasure is the object . There is no place within easy reach of metropolitans which offers so many attractions . There is the Park , there is the river , and to the visitor who needs alimentary and spiritual comfort there is , above all things , the Star and Garter Hotel , a famous hostelry , which , we were on the point of

saying , has been for centuries past the central attraction of the royal hamlet of Sheen . There is no place within the precincts of the metropolis which offers the same attractions as Richmond . Its Park is magnificent , its historical and personal associations only need to be referred to , while the magnificent hill and the meandering Thames , with its enticing eyots , offers a scene whioh , for its picturesqneness ,

it will be difficult to surpass . "No wonder , then , that it should be selected as a resort by the cultivated holiday-maker , as well as by his lowlier fellows ; and no wonder , in consequence , that a Lodge of Freemasons , which has , so to speak , the whole world to choose from , shonld select this particular spot for the celebration of its Summer Festival .

We have more than once been asked—What is tbe good of a Sum . mer Festival ? It does nothing to advance the cause of Freemasonry , and there are those who think it might be dispensed with . We are of a different opinion . We believe in Festivals , as promoting goodfellowship ; and in Summer Festivals especially , because they afford an opportunity for the fair sex to take part in the celebrations . Thus

it came about on Tuesday that , in spite of the deplorable weather , that the brethren of the Domatie Lodge found much to reconcile them to the fate ( fete ) arranged for them . Neither rude Boreas nor any other Euler of the winds , not even old iEoIns himself with all his bags deranged , had the slightest influence in deterring our Domatie friends from tho essential purpose of the day , to wit , that of

enjoying themselves and establishing firmly the enjoyment of their guests . The Star and Garter , moreover , is , as we have said , an acceptable hostelry , where even a " Heathen Chinee " might find it a matter of difficulty not to enjoy himself . And further , there were genial spirits in charge of the arrangements , to wit , Bros . Maclean W . M ., G . Everett Treasurer , Moiris Secretary , and the Stewards generally , who made

it their business to meet , even by anticipation , the requirements of those present . Tbe banquet , or by whatever name else it may be described , was in all respects commendable ; there was abundance , and of the best quality , both as regards edibles and potables . The service , likewise , was of a satisfactory character , and none rose from the table who had not been fullv satisfied in all

respects . Ou the removal of the cloth , grace was sung , the toast list was attacked , and due honour was paid to that of the Qneen and the Craft . Brother Kent followed with the toast of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Eoyal Family . He spoke at length of the services rendered to the Craft by His Eoyal Highness , and the amazing progress it had mode since his

installation . He referred , in graceful terms , to the interest taken by the Princess of Wales in all good works , and likewise to the Masonic zeal of the Duke of Connaught , as well as to the interest exhibited by Prince Leopold Duke of Albany , not only on things Masonic , but likewise in matters scientific and literary . Bro . Ferguson proposed , in cordial terms , the health of the Worshipful Master , who

acknowledged the compliment with equal cordiality . " The Visitors " found an able advocate in Bro . Ferguson and two capable respondentsshall we say co-respondents ?—in the persons of Bros . Webb and T . C . Walls . Bro . Everett paid a high compliment to the Press , of whose welfare and even necessity they had had an illustration that day , and Bro . W . W . Morgan responded in suitable terms . The

merits of " the ladies , " and the value of their presence on this and similar occasions were set forth with becoming grace and ability by Bro . Herbage , and Mr . W . G . Kent , as representative of the Fair Sex , expressed his thanks on their behalf most warmly , and be it added , most appropriately . Terpsichore then appeared on the scene ,

and at her bidding the brethren and guests most willingly set themselves to the agreeable task of illustrating her mysteries . The series of movements in her behalf were at last bronght to a conclusion , and the Lodge and Visitors dispersed for home , after , even in spite of the weather , one of the most agreeable meetings iu which it has been onr privilege to take a part . Amongst those present we may mention

Bro . James Maclean W . M . and Mrs . Maclean , Bro . George Everett P . M . and Treasurer and Mrs . and Miss Everett , Bro . White P . M . and Mrs . White , Bro . W . P . Webb W . M . 1381 and Mrs . Webb , Mr . G . L . and Mrs . Everett , Mrs . Hneall , Mr . and Mrs . G . L . Manley , Bro .

A . and Mrs . Gidding , Harry Price , W . Wilkinson , Bro . W . M . and Mrs Foxcroft , W . Day and Miss Foxcroft . J . Sidney Tomkins C . C ., G . A Garratt and Miss Garratt , Bro . W . Mann P . BL 1381 . Mr . and Mrs James Eingwood , Bro . F . Kent P . M . CC . and Mrs . Kent , Mr . W . G Kent and Miss Shepherd , Bro . E . Storr and Mrs . Storr , Bro . T .

Morris , T . Morris jnn ., and Miss Morris , Bro . E . Harvey , Bro . G . W . and Mrs . and Miss Knight , Bros . G . and W . and Mrs . Millan , Bro . and Mrs . Perry , Bro . W . W . Morgan , Bro . G . and Mrs . Gardner , Bro . and Mrs . Eippin , Bro . T . C . Walls , Bro . Ferguson P . M ., Bro . Wade ( Mayor of Kingston ) and Mrs . Wade , Bro . and Mrs . Herbage , Bro . and Mrs . Welch , Bro . Birch , & c . & c .

Prosperity Lodge of Instraction , No . 65 . —At the meeting held on the 11 th instant , at the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , there were present Bros . Moss W . M ., Shadier S . W ., Daniel-J . W ., Clements Sec , Hansbecker S . D ., Oxlev I . G . Visitors—Bros Turner , Standford , Walker , Eoberts , Waldeck . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in tbe second degree , and Bro . Turner as candidate f ' oi

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raising was intevrrvaated and entrusted . Lodge opened in third degree , and Bro . Tnrner was raised , tho W . M . giving the traditional history in a most impressive manner , and explaining the five points of fellowship at length . Lodge resumed to first degree , when Bro . Standford answered the questions and was entrusted . Lodge resumed to second degree , and Bro . Standford was passed . Lodge resumed to third , and closed to first degree . Bro . Shadier was elected W . M . for ensuing Tuesday .

Eoyal Union Lodge of Instruction , No . 382 . —At the Chequers Hotel , Uxbridge , on Monday , 10 th inst . Bros . Taplin W . M ., Brooks S . W ., EowlesJ . W ., Fleming S . D ., Bailey J . D ., Phillips I . G . and Tyler . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bailey the candidate . Bro . Bailey ( an E . A . ) was interrogated before passing . Bro . Brooks S . W . was unanimously elected to fill the chair at the next meeting . Lodge was closed and adjonrned until Monday , the 17 th July .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —At the meeting on Friday , 7 th Jn ' v , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Present—Bros . C . Andrews P . M . W . M ., F . Botley S . W ., Tucker J . W ., G . E . Botley S . D ., Blasby P . M . J . D ., Goss P . M . I . G . ; also Bros . Maton , Turner , S . Tnrner 1129 , Hewlings . After

preliminaries , Bro . Tucker gave the lecture on the second tracing board . The questions leading to the third degree were asked and answered by the brethren . Lodge opened in the third degree , and closed to the first . An Audit Committee was appointed for 21 st July , at 7 . 30 p . m . Bro . F . Botley was elected W . M . for 14 th July . Lodge closed , and adjourned until 14 th July at 8 p . m .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday , 11 th Jnly , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Present—Bros . Wallington P . M . and Preceptor of the Lodge W . M ., Wardell S . W ., Brasted J . W ., Catling S . D ., Eobinson J . D ., Bunker I . G ., F . Carr Secretary ; also Bros . James Stevens P . M . P . Z ., Cushion , Lorkin , Oily , A . Clark , Barnes P . M ., Marsh , Smyth

Parfitt , Christian , Young , Allen , Boyce , Dignam , Darnell , aud several others . Lodge was opened in due form , and minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z . then delivered bis lecture explanatory of the rituals and ceremonies of the first degree , to the great pleasure and satisfaction of all the brethren assembled , who afterwards conferred upon hira the only

honour they could , that of making him an hon . member of the Lodge . Bro . Stevens showed his appreciation of this compliment by some very kind remarks , and a promise to visit the Lodge again . A vote of thanks was given to our respected Preceptor for occupying the chair on this occasion . W . E . Gray , of Lodge No . 1158 , and Bro . B . Stewart , of 1278 , were elected members . After a W . M . was elected for the ensuing week , the Lodge was closed , and adjourned .

CORNWALLTS LODGE , No . 1107 . THE installation meetine of this Lodge was held at the Lullingstone Castle Hotel , Swanley , on Wednesday , 5 th instant , on which occasion Bro . H . Cleverly was installed as W . M . The business of the day commenced at 3 . 30 , when Bro . J . J . Michael the W . M . of the past year opened the Lodge , and in due form obligated the W . M , elect . A board of Installed Masters having been formed , Brother Cleverly was duly placed in the chair , and in customary form

appointed his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Daniels S . W ., Morgan jnn . J . W ., J . Storey P . M . Treas ., C . Eenter P . M . Sec , Hubbard S . D ., Edwards I . G ., Knight P . M . M . C , & c . The installation ceremony being completed , the W . M . proceeded to close his Lodge . Previous to doing so , several items of business , including a discussion regarding the entertainment of Prov . Grand Lodge on the occasion of the

special meeting to be held in the neighbourhood on the 15 th , were disposed of . A Committee was appointed to arrange what the Lodge should do in reference to tho meeting referred to . The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet , under the presidency of the new W . M ., who , in due course , gave the usual toasts . A special feature of the meeting was the presentation to Bro . Michael , or rather to his wife , of a handsome tea service , as some recognition on the part of

the brethren of tbe services he had rendered to the Lodge during the past year , which was the secoud during which he had acted as W . M . of the Lodge . The customary jewel having been presented to him on the former occasion , the testimonial he was now deemed worthy of took the form mentioned . He was , however , presented with a miniature jewel as a personal memento . The toasts were interspersed with songs and recitations , and altogether a most enjoyable day was spent .

Brixton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1949 . —The usual meeting was held on Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Monk ' s , Prince Begent , Dulwich-road , East Brixton . Present—Bros . E . RJohnstone W . M ., H . Hooper S . W ., E . M . Money J . W ., E . A . Francis Preceptor , H . M . Williams Secretary , T . C . Edmonds S . D ., G . Monk J . D ., A . W . S . Hoarc Organist , E . Poore I . G ., and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and tho Secretary read tho tniutites of the

previous meeting , which were unanimously confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Francis as candidate . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony "f passing was rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Williams as candidate . Lodgo was opened in the third , and closed to the first degree . It was proposed by the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Secretary , and resolved , that Bro . A . W . S . Hoarc , Trinity College Lodge , No . 1 / OJ J be eleoted a member , Bro , liuure thanked the brethreu , iWid . trusted