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Summer Banquet Of The Lodge Of Prosperityno. 65.
SUMMER BANQUET OF THE LODGE OF PROSPERITYNo . 65 .
THIS gathering , which is annually looked forward to with such agreeable anticipations , took place on Tuesday last , at Brighton , and was in every respect a very gratifying success . So much depends upon the weather for the enjoyment of out-door festivities , that the showers early in the morning gave rise to some slight
approhension as to how the day would turn out ; but the result was only to temper the heat and to modnlato tho atmosphere to a refreshing degree . Perfect arrangements had been made by the W . Master , Bro . W . Walker , and his Officers , for the comfort and convenience of the party , of whom about 150 assembled at London Bridge Station soon
after ten o'olook . Here a speoial train , with saloon carriages , was in waiting , and nothing could have exceeded the energy and urbanity displayed by the esteemed station superintendent , Bro . B . Pierpoint , P . M . 177 , who not only despatched the train , but took every precaution to see that the enjoyment of the journey , both to and from
the Queen of Watering Places , should be as pleasant as possible . The only call was at East Croydon , where the party was augmented by a few ladies and gentlemen , the contingent of friends including Bro . Charles Daniel P . M . and his family ; and after the usual greetings the journey was resumed . Ever desirous of manifesting their
interest in such affairs , the ladies had considerately packed hampers for the deleotation of their fellow voyageurs en route , and thus dainty sandwiches were washed down by cool and delicious draughts of lemonade and claret , and followed by an abundance of lusoious strawberries . Thus—the Brethren fortified with fragrant weedB and the
ladies with that charm and grace which always lend so much to their conversational powers—the time passed merrily along , until the train arrived at its destination , after a run of little over an hour and a-half . Strolling leisurely on to the Pavilion , the scene of the day ' a festivities , some little time was spent in
inspecting the arrangements ; and these being all declared in satisfactory trim , the company dispersed , some to enjoy a breezy ramble along the promenade , some driving to well-known resorts in the locality , whilst a few embraced the opportunity for a dip in the sea , or a " yachting excursion , " which is one of the staple sources of
enjoyment at Brighton . The weather was all that could be desired for such an' occasion , the sun shone brilliantly , with sufficient wind to keep the air cool , and to flutter the flags that were displayed in many directions , whilst the showers earlier in the day had served to lay the dust , so that there was no discomfort in that respect . The
party re-assembled shortly before two o ' clock , when they found that every preparation had been made for their entertainment ; dinner being served in a sty le for which Messrs . Sayers and Marks have so long been renowned as caterers . A special feature in the banquet arrangements was the profusion of flowers , which were . supplied
mainly we understand through the exertions of Bro . Bentley Haynes , for the embellishment of the tables and the personal adornment of the ladies , who were by no means backward in availing themselves of this luxurious adjunct to the feast . Eoses aud blushes vied with each other for the palm of lustre and beauty , and need it be said whioh were the winners ? The aspect of the interior of the
Pavilion at "dinner time" was exceedingly gay and picturesque , the colours of the flowers and of the summer toilets of the ladies combining in a perfect bouquet of loveliness and animation . It is hardly necessary for us to point out that on occasions of this kind the speeches after dinner are " cut" as
short as possible ; for the very palpable reason that if they were not the speakers might waste their fragance on the desert air . Bro . Walker set a very laudable example in this respect , which was followed by succeeding speakers , and thus the ladies were able to get back again to the lovely grounds of the Pavilion early in the afternoon ,
there to enjoy the many means of relaxation which bad been provided by the "Jubilee" Committee . In proposing the Queen and the Craft , Bro . Walker referred in happy vein to the deep interest which Her Majesty always takes in the affairs of the Craft ; and such allusion as was permissible in a non-Masonic gathering was also made
to the way in which the M . W . Grand Master the Prince of Wales and the other Grand Officers perform their duties . The National Anthem was sung , with loyal enthusiasm , after which Bro . E . Dyson I . P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , observing that in him they had the embodiment of all tbe principles inculcated in
Freemasonry . In all the positions he had figured in in tbe Lodge he had acquitted himself most creditably , and to the entire satisfaction ofthe Brethren , and his whole course exemplified that his heart was m the cause of Charity . Bro . Dyson then paid a deserved compliment to Bro . and Mrs . Walker , and the sister of the latter , Miss Smith , for
their speciall y kind and active exertions in contributing to the happiness of tho gathering ; and concluded by wishing for the Master a prosperous year of office . The toast was received most cordiall y , and Bro . Walker , in the course of his response , thanked the Immediate Past Master for the compliments he had paid to himself and
lad y friends in connection with this picnic . They had nob como down there to make long speeches , but to enjoy the society of their lad y friends , of whom he was pleased to see so numerous a company , lhe ntmost success seemed to have attended thoir efforts thus far , and much of that happiness must be attributed to the smiling
presence of the ladies , whose health he wonld now propose . This was a day speciall y set apart by the members of the Prosperity Lodge for their enjoyment , and he thanked the Brethren who had with himself striven to bring about so satisfactory a result . The toast was acknowledged by Bros . Bond and Hallerand Bro . Downs
, f ^ bl y ^ responded on behalf of the visitors . Thia ended the official" part of the business , and tho guests once more sought the cool and refreshing atmosphere of the gardens , which although so ear the public highway are entirely secluded by trees . Here
of a- p groups were taken ; we are told , very successfully , but this we shall be able to speak more fully when a copy reaches our j ands in < jae course . In the evening there was tho nsnal dance , and j ere was nothing wanting to make up all the essentials of a good
Summer Banquet Of The Lodge Of Prosperityno. 65.
ball , except , perhaps , the somewhat unaccountable backwardness of the gentlemen to disport themselves in the " mazy d uice . " However , everything passed off well , and especially the Prosperity quadrille , which was a special item in the programme . The journey home was varied with those amenities which ever tend to render a
railway ride agreeable , and thanks wore loudly expressed for the admirable arrangements made by Brother Pierpoint , and whioh conduced so largely to tho success and enjoyment of the outgoings . Among those present we noticed the following : —Bro . VV . Walker and Mrs . Walker , Mrs . Freeman au 1 Miss Smith ;
Bro . L . Drew and Mrs . Drew , Bro . Smith , Bro . Dyer , Mrs . and the Misses Dyer ; Bro . Barnes , Bro . Cornwall and Miss Cornwall , Bro . Leins and Mrs . Leins , Bro . F . C . Simmonds and Mrs . Simmond * , Bro . B . Cant , Bro . G . T . Brown and Mrs . Brown , Bro . G . Sohadler , Bro . J . Eich , Mrs . and Miss Rich ; Bro . C . E . Farry and Miss
Ferry , Bro . Bentley Haynes aud party , Bro . J . Eoberts and party , Bro . C . Daniel , Mrs . and Miss Daniel ; Bro . W . W . Morgan and Misa H . Morgan , Bro . Marshall aud Mrs . Marshall , Bro . Skinner and Miss Skinner , Bro . Perry and Miss Perry , Bro . Henderson , Mrs . and Miss Henderson ; Bro . White aud Mrs . White , Bro . and Mrs .
Buggins , Bro . Akerman , Mrs . Akerman , and party ; Br > . Bond , Mr . * ., Mr . and Miss Bond ; Bro . Johnson and Mrs . Johnson , Bro ., Mrs ., and the Misses Coles ; Bro . Endd and Mrs . Eudd , Bro . E . C . Talbot and Mrs . Talbot , Bro . Wall , Mrs . and the Misses Wall , Bro . Wormsley and Mrs . Wormsley , Bro . E . H . Wallis , Bro . Bailey , Bro . J . C . Stone , Mrs .
Stone and party ; Bro . Sheffield and Mrs . Sheffield , Bro . Euse and Mrs . Euse , Bro . C . S . Pierce and Miss Pierce , Bro . Mattin , Mrs . and the Misses Mattin , Bro . C . C . Mitchell and Mrs . Mitchell , Bro . Herold
and Mrs . Herold , Bro . Harris and Mrs . Harris , Bro . Hanson , Mrs . Hanson and party , Bro . George Haller and party , Bro . W . Edridge and Mrs . Edridge , Bro . E . F . Bourn , Mrs . Bourn , and party , Bro G . F . Barge , Bro . Herbert and Mrs . Sprake , W . Lane , & o . & o .
UNITED SERVICE LODGE , No . 1428 . ON Friday , the 8 th inst ., the brethren of this Lodge held a wellattended meeting at Freemasons' Hall , Landport , to instal
Bro . J . Mitchell as W . M . for the ensuing year . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Pratt ; W . M ., and after the usual business Bro . J . Mason P . M . Dir . ' of Cers . presented Bro . J . Mitchell S . W . and W . M . elect to Bro . Pratt to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , Tbe ceremony having been admirably carried out by the Installing
Master , and the new W . M . duly saluted , he appointed and invested his Officers , as follow . —Bros . J . Buddy S . W ., H . Allison J . W ., G . F . Williams Treasurer , E . Milton Secretary , G . Young S . D ., H . Stockall J . D ., J . G . Mason P . M . Dir . of Cers ., G . Sylvester P . P . G . O . Org ., J . S . Buchan I . G ., J . Miles and C . Legry Stewards , Exell and Carter
Tylers . Bro . Pratt then very ably delivered the charges , which coneluded a most impressive ceremony . The W . M . presented Bro . Pratt with a valuable P . M . ' s jewel , the gift of the United Service Lodge , in recognition of his services as Master during the past year . Ou the
Lodge closing tho brethren adjourned to an excellent bauque , provided by Bro . Maybour , with his nccnsiomed care and success . Among the visitors were Bros . G . F . Lancaster P . M . P . G . Hex ., H . E . Loader P . M . 487 P . G . S . D .. S . Clarke P . M . P . G . Siew .-. rd . T . »•„*¦•„ i
P . M . 1903 P . P . G . S . D ., Hill W . M . 309 , Bt-uttell W . M . 312 , Bascombe W . 4 . 801 , G . Hill W . M . 1388 , Mitchell P . M . 20 , Roe , Rev . A . vVuu i r 1903 , & c . The toast of the Queen aud the Craft , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., and the M . W . the Earl of Carnarvon l ' ro G . M ., the Earl of Lathom D . G . M ., having been duly honoure ' , the E . W . Prov . G . M . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., the D . P . G . M . Bro . Le Feuvre ,
and the remainder of the Prov . G . L . Officers Present and Past was coupled with the name of Brother G . F . Lancaster P . G . Eegiatrar . Bro . Lancaster , in responding , said that from the foundation of tho United Service Lodge he had year by year attended the installation , and it gave him great pleasure to do so , for he always fouud that the
ritual was conducted with great uniformity . He paid a high compliment to Bro . Pratt for the manner iu which he had conducted the duties of the evening , and in concluding said he should take the opportunity of thanking the brethren of the United Service Lod ge for the munificent gift they had lately mado the Hampshire aud
Isle of Wight Benevolent Institution , of which he was the Hon . Secretary . A solection of music was played during diuner by a string band , under the direction of Mr . Beaboy , of Leonard-road , and some capital songs were rendered during the evening by Bros . Sylvester ,
Doyle , Lancaster , Buddy , Sanders , YOUUL ' , and Bascombe . Brother Palmer gave tho recitation " Corporal O'Doodigan , " which brought forth rounds of applause . Bro . Sylvester presided at the piano , a id a most enjoyable evening was spent .
GEORGE PRICE LODGE , No . 209 G . A EEGULAE Meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday , the -i-i- 9 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , when there were present Bros . F . T . Eedpath W . M ., E . Samuel S . W ., M . L . Levey J . W ., Rev . Lennox Harvey Chaplain , J . D . Langton P . M . P . G . J . W . Sur oy Secretary , W . G . GoodeS . D ., F . Cambridge P . P . G . Org . Surrey J . D ., E . C . Holdsworth D . C , P . W . Leaver Org ., VV . Lano Tyler ; also
Bros . H . M . Hobb . s P . G . S . D . Surrey I . P . M ., J . S . Fraser , F « rcival , Hoite , Aston , Guedalla , E . C . Leaver , Dr . Weisou , " and C . Holden . Visitors—Bro . J . Newton P . M . 174 , C . Daniel P . M . 65 , C . Everish P . M . 71 . 5 , and E . Hobbs 453 . The Lodg ; - having bsun opened , the minutes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed . Tho Lodge was then
opened in the second degree , when Bro . Percival answered the U 3 iial questions and retired ; the Lodue having been opened in the third degree , Bro . Porcival was duly raised . , On resuming in the first
degree , the Secretary announced that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey would meet at Croydon , on tho 27 th inst ., nuder the Banner of the East Surrey Lodgo of Concord . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the Brethren adjourned to refreshment .
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Summer Banquet Of The Lodge Of Prosperityno. 65.
SUMMER BANQUET OF THE LODGE OF PROSPERITYNo . 65 .
THIS gathering , which is annually looked forward to with such agreeable anticipations , took place on Tuesday last , at Brighton , and was in every respect a very gratifying success . So much depends upon the weather for the enjoyment of out-door festivities , that the showers early in the morning gave rise to some slight
approhension as to how the day would turn out ; but the result was only to temper the heat and to modnlato tho atmosphere to a refreshing degree . Perfect arrangements had been made by the W . Master , Bro . W . Walker , and his Officers , for the comfort and convenience of the party , of whom about 150 assembled at London Bridge Station soon
after ten o'olook . Here a speoial train , with saloon carriages , was in waiting , and nothing could have exceeded the energy and urbanity displayed by the esteemed station superintendent , Bro . B . Pierpoint , P . M . 177 , who not only despatched the train , but took every precaution to see that the enjoyment of the journey , both to and from
the Queen of Watering Places , should be as pleasant as possible . The only call was at East Croydon , where the party was augmented by a few ladies and gentlemen , the contingent of friends including Bro . Charles Daniel P . M . and his family ; and after the usual greetings the journey was resumed . Ever desirous of manifesting their
interest in such affairs , the ladies had considerately packed hampers for the deleotation of their fellow voyageurs en route , and thus dainty sandwiches were washed down by cool and delicious draughts of lemonade and claret , and followed by an abundance of lusoious strawberries . Thus—the Brethren fortified with fragrant weedB and the
ladies with that charm and grace which always lend so much to their conversational powers—the time passed merrily along , until the train arrived at its destination , after a run of little over an hour and a-half . Strolling leisurely on to the Pavilion , the scene of the day ' a festivities , some little time was spent in
inspecting the arrangements ; and these being all declared in satisfactory trim , the company dispersed , some to enjoy a breezy ramble along the promenade , some driving to well-known resorts in the locality , whilst a few embraced the opportunity for a dip in the sea , or a " yachting excursion , " which is one of the staple sources of
enjoyment at Brighton . The weather was all that could be desired for such an' occasion , the sun shone brilliantly , with sufficient wind to keep the air cool , and to flutter the flags that were displayed in many directions , whilst the showers earlier in the day had served to lay the dust , so that there was no discomfort in that respect . The
party re-assembled shortly before two o ' clock , when they found that every preparation had been made for their entertainment ; dinner being served in a sty le for which Messrs . Sayers and Marks have so long been renowned as caterers . A special feature in the banquet arrangements was the profusion of flowers , which were . supplied
mainly we understand through the exertions of Bro . Bentley Haynes , for the embellishment of the tables and the personal adornment of the ladies , who were by no means backward in availing themselves of this luxurious adjunct to the feast . Eoses aud blushes vied with each other for the palm of lustre and beauty , and need it be said whioh were the winners ? The aspect of the interior of the
Pavilion at "dinner time" was exceedingly gay and picturesque , the colours of the flowers and of the summer toilets of the ladies combining in a perfect bouquet of loveliness and animation . It is hardly necessary for us to point out that on occasions of this kind the speeches after dinner are " cut" as
short as possible ; for the very palpable reason that if they were not the speakers might waste their fragance on the desert air . Bro . Walker set a very laudable example in this respect , which was followed by succeeding speakers , and thus the ladies were able to get back again to the lovely grounds of the Pavilion early in the afternoon ,
there to enjoy the many means of relaxation which bad been provided by the "Jubilee" Committee . In proposing the Queen and the Craft , Bro . Walker referred in happy vein to the deep interest which Her Majesty always takes in the affairs of the Craft ; and such allusion as was permissible in a non-Masonic gathering was also made
to the way in which the M . W . Grand Master the Prince of Wales and the other Grand Officers perform their duties . The National Anthem was sung , with loyal enthusiasm , after which Bro . E . Dyson I . P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , observing that in him they had the embodiment of all tbe principles inculcated in
Freemasonry . In all the positions he had figured in in tbe Lodge he had acquitted himself most creditably , and to the entire satisfaction ofthe Brethren , and his whole course exemplified that his heart was m the cause of Charity . Bro . Dyson then paid a deserved compliment to Bro . and Mrs . Walker , and the sister of the latter , Miss Smith , for
their speciall y kind and active exertions in contributing to the happiness of tho gathering ; and concluded by wishing for the Master a prosperous year of office . The toast was received most cordiall y , and Bro . Walker , in the course of his response , thanked the Immediate Past Master for the compliments he had paid to himself and
lad y friends in connection with this picnic . They had nob como down there to make long speeches , but to enjoy the society of their lad y friends , of whom he was pleased to see so numerous a company , lhe ntmost success seemed to have attended thoir efforts thus far , and much of that happiness must be attributed to the smiling
presence of the ladies , whose health he wonld now propose . This was a day speciall y set apart by the members of the Prosperity Lodge for their enjoyment , and he thanked the Brethren who had with himself striven to bring about so satisfactory a result . The toast was acknowledged by Bros . Bond and Hallerand Bro . Downs
, f ^ bl y ^ responded on behalf of the visitors . Thia ended the official" part of the business , and tho guests once more sought the cool and refreshing atmosphere of the gardens , which although so ear the public highway are entirely secluded by trees . Here
of a- p groups were taken ; we are told , very successfully , but this we shall be able to speak more fully when a copy reaches our j ands in < jae course . In the evening there was tho nsnal dance , and j ere was nothing wanting to make up all the essentials of a good
Summer Banquet Of The Lodge Of Prosperityno. 65.
ball , except , perhaps , the somewhat unaccountable backwardness of the gentlemen to disport themselves in the " mazy d uice . " However , everything passed off well , and especially the Prosperity quadrille , which was a special item in the programme . The journey home was varied with those amenities which ever tend to render a
railway ride agreeable , and thanks wore loudly expressed for the admirable arrangements made by Brother Pierpoint , and whioh conduced so largely to tho success and enjoyment of the outgoings . Among those present we noticed the following : —Bro . VV . Walker and Mrs . Walker , Mrs . Freeman au 1 Miss Smith ;
Bro . L . Drew and Mrs . Drew , Bro . Smith , Bro . Dyer , Mrs . and the Misses Dyer ; Bro . Barnes , Bro . Cornwall and Miss Cornwall , Bro . Leins and Mrs . Leins , Bro . F . C . Simmonds and Mrs . Simmond * , Bro . B . Cant , Bro . G . T . Brown and Mrs . Brown , Bro . G . Sohadler , Bro . J . Eich , Mrs . and Miss Rich ; Bro . C . E . Farry and Miss
Ferry , Bro . Bentley Haynes aud party , Bro . J . Eoberts and party , Bro . C . Daniel , Mrs . and Miss Daniel ; Bro . W . W . Morgan and Misa H . Morgan , Bro . Marshall aud Mrs . Marshall , Bro . Skinner and Miss Skinner , Bro . Perry and Miss Perry , Bro . Henderson , Mrs . and Miss Henderson ; Bro . White aud Mrs . White , Bro . and Mrs .
Buggins , Bro . Akerman , Mrs . Akerman , and party ; Br > . Bond , Mr . * ., Mr . and Miss Bond ; Bro . Johnson and Mrs . Johnson , Bro ., Mrs ., and the Misses Coles ; Bro . Endd and Mrs . Eudd , Bro . E . C . Talbot and Mrs . Talbot , Bro . Wall , Mrs . and the Misses Wall , Bro . Wormsley and Mrs . Wormsley , Bro . E . H . Wallis , Bro . Bailey , Bro . J . C . Stone , Mrs .
Stone and party ; Bro . Sheffield and Mrs . Sheffield , Bro . Euse and Mrs . Euse , Bro . C . S . Pierce and Miss Pierce , Bro . Mattin , Mrs . and the Misses Mattin , Bro . C . C . Mitchell and Mrs . Mitchell , Bro . Herold
and Mrs . Herold , Bro . Harris and Mrs . Harris , Bro . Hanson , Mrs . Hanson and party , Bro . George Haller and party , Bro . W . Edridge and Mrs . Edridge , Bro . E . F . Bourn , Mrs . Bourn , and party , Bro G . F . Barge , Bro . Herbert and Mrs . Sprake , W . Lane , & o . & o .
UNITED SERVICE LODGE , No . 1428 . ON Friday , the 8 th inst ., the brethren of this Lodge held a wellattended meeting at Freemasons' Hall , Landport , to instal
Bro . J . Mitchell as W . M . for the ensuing year . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Pratt ; W . M ., and after the usual business Bro . J . Mason P . M . Dir . ' of Cers . presented Bro . J . Mitchell S . W . and W . M . elect to Bro . Pratt to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , Tbe ceremony having been admirably carried out by the Installing
Master , and the new W . M . duly saluted , he appointed and invested his Officers , as follow . —Bros . J . Buddy S . W ., H . Allison J . W ., G . F . Williams Treasurer , E . Milton Secretary , G . Young S . D ., H . Stockall J . D ., J . G . Mason P . M . Dir . of Cers ., G . Sylvester P . P . G . O . Org ., J . S . Buchan I . G ., J . Miles and C . Legry Stewards , Exell and Carter
Tylers . Bro . Pratt then very ably delivered the charges , which coneluded a most impressive ceremony . The W . M . presented Bro . Pratt with a valuable P . M . ' s jewel , the gift of the United Service Lodge , in recognition of his services as Master during the past year . Ou the
Lodge closing tho brethren adjourned to an excellent bauque , provided by Bro . Maybour , with his nccnsiomed care and success . Among the visitors were Bros . G . F . Lancaster P . M . P . G . Hex ., H . E . Loader P . M . 487 P . G . S . D .. S . Clarke P . M . P . G . Siew .-. rd . T . »•„*¦•„ i
P . M . 1903 P . P . G . S . D ., Hill W . M . 309 , Bt-uttell W . M . 312 , Bascombe W . 4 . 801 , G . Hill W . M . 1388 , Mitchell P . M . 20 , Roe , Rev . A . vVuu i r 1903 , & c . The toast of the Queen aud the Craft , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., and the M . W . the Earl of Carnarvon l ' ro G . M ., the Earl of Lathom D . G . M ., having been duly honoure ' , the E . W . Prov . G . M . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., the D . P . G . M . Bro . Le Feuvre ,
and the remainder of the Prov . G . L . Officers Present and Past was coupled with the name of Brother G . F . Lancaster P . G . Eegiatrar . Bro . Lancaster , in responding , said that from the foundation of tho United Service Lodge he had year by year attended the installation , and it gave him great pleasure to do so , for he always fouud that the
ritual was conducted with great uniformity . He paid a high compliment to Bro . Pratt for the manner iu which he had conducted the duties of the evening , and in concluding said he should take the opportunity of thanking the brethren of the United Service Lod ge for the munificent gift they had lately mado the Hampshire aud
Isle of Wight Benevolent Institution , of which he was the Hon . Secretary . A solection of music was played during diuner by a string band , under the direction of Mr . Beaboy , of Leonard-road , and some capital songs were rendered during the evening by Bros . Sylvester ,
Doyle , Lancaster , Buddy , Sanders , YOUUL ' , and Bascombe . Brother Palmer gave tho recitation " Corporal O'Doodigan , " which brought forth rounds of applause . Bro . Sylvester presided at the piano , a id a most enjoyable evening was spent .
GEORGE PRICE LODGE , No . 209 G . A EEGULAE Meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday , the -i-i- 9 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , when there were present Bros . F . T . Eedpath W . M ., E . Samuel S . W ., M . L . Levey J . W ., Rev . Lennox Harvey Chaplain , J . D . Langton P . M . P . G . J . W . Sur oy Secretary , W . G . GoodeS . D ., F . Cambridge P . P . G . Org . Surrey J . D ., E . C . Holdsworth D . C , P . W . Leaver Org ., VV . Lano Tyler ; also
Bros . H . M . Hobb . s P . G . S . D . Surrey I . P . M ., J . S . Fraser , F « rcival , Hoite , Aston , Guedalla , E . C . Leaver , Dr . Weisou , " and C . Holden . Visitors—Bro . J . Newton P . M . 174 , C . Daniel P . M . 65 , C . Everish P . M . 71 . 5 , and E . Hobbs 453 . The Lodg ; - having bsun opened , the minutes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed . Tho Lodge was then
opened in the second degree , when Bro . Percival answered the U 3 iial questions and retired ; the Lodue having been opened in the third degree , Bro . Porcival was duly raised . , On resuming in the first
degree , the Secretary announced that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey would meet at Croydon , on tho 27 th inst ., nuder the Banner of the East Surrey Lodgo of Concord . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the Brethren adjourned to refreshment .