Summer Festival Of The New Concord Lodge, No. 813.

SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE NEW CONCORD LODGE , No . 813 .

IN these days of Summer Festivals the first ; aud most important question to decide is , —where to go ? Somo like a water trip , others are particularly averse to that mode of locomotion , while few can say they enjoy a long journey by train during such hot weather as we usually experience at this season of the year . We are , therefore ,

pleased to hear of any place which offers accommodation for onrselves and friends aud yet is within easy reach from all parts of London . We feel sure that thoso who visited the Zoological Gardens on Thursday last , to take part in the festival of tho New Concord Lodge , will agree with us , thafc here are to be found such attractions as are not attainable elsewhere within a reasonable distance . Such

of our friends as wero able to spare an hour or two previous to tho meeting found a pleasure in inspecting tho varied collection of the Zoological Society , aud may . havo had an opportunity of judging of the effect of the surroundings on the appetites of tho wild residents of the Gardens . Bro . Trotman , who has tho management of tho refreshment department , has too wide a reputation to need praise

from ns , still we have pleasure in adding onr meed to tho innumerable recognitions ho has received . Tho meeting of Thursday was the first Masonic gathering that has been held in tho Gardens of the Zoological Society , bat we feci sure that it will not be tho last ; ia fact , as we write , wo are informed thafc the Belgravo Lodge intend holding their Festival thero on Thursday next . If they are favoured with fine

weather , we predict for them a successful gathering . At tho conclusion of the banquet , Bro . Stead , tho W . M ., who occupied the chair , gave tho toast of the Queou , which having been duly honoured , ¦ was followed by that of H . R . H . tho Princo of Wales , H . E . H . the Princess of Wales and the rest of tho Eoyal family . After a song , the president proposed the Pro G . M ., tho Dep . G . M ., and the

rest of the Grand Oflicers . With this toast he had the pleasure of coupling the name of Bro . Bnss , who he felt snre was heartily wel . corned by eYery member of the Lodge . Bro . Bnss in his reply referred to the mention that had lately been made by the heads of the Craft to the pleasure they experience in seeing ladies join in banquets connected with the Order . He thought ifc would be a

isourco of gratification for the Grand Oificers to see such good feeling as always prevailed at tho New Concord Lodge . With the next toasfc , that of the Masonic Charities , the W . M . coupled the name of Bro . Gallant , who briefly enumerated , for the benefit of the ladies and non-Masons who were present , the various Institutions connected with the Craft , and the particular work they

were appointed to carry out . Prosperity to the Now Concord Lodge was next given , coupled with the name of tho Past Masters thereof . To this toast Bro . Main responded . Being ono of the oldest members of tho Locige , he could refer to its prosperity with pride . Iu the first two years of thoir existence they had mado themselves Vice Presidents of the three Charities , since

that time they had never lost au opportunity of working for tho benefit of tho Craft . Ho felt that what they had done for tho Charities was a sure proof , if any were needed , that they had not wasted their money . Bro . Harper tho S . W . of tho Lodgo gave the health of tho President , to most of whom present ho was personally known , but to those who had nofc the pleasure of his

acquaintance the speaker could assure them he was a true friend and a brother in every sense of tho word . Bro . Stead briefly acknowledged the compliment paid him . If in introducing tho various toasts , or in responding to tho kind remarks made ia reference to himself , he had not said all that was necessary , ho must excuse himself on account of time being limited . Ho felt he had the good wishes of the

members of this Lodge , on all of whom ho could rely for support . He then gave the health of the Vice-President , coupling with the toast the Oflicers aud Stewards of the Lodge . Bro . Harper responded . The Visitors wero next honoured . The members of the New Concord always held this toast in high esteem , and were always pleased to receive visitors . Bro . Painter of the Bel .

grave Lodge replied , ho felt that the Visitors had one and all enjoyed themselves , and wero greatly indebted to their hosts for providing so pleasant an entertainment . The Masonic Press was next given , coupled with the name of Bro . W . W . Morgan jun ., and then Bro . Cusworth I . P . M . proposed the health of the Ladies , calling upon Bro . Thomas to respond ou their behalf . This brother did so , and

thanked tho brethren for having remembered the ladies when making arrangements for their Summer Festival . The party then repaired to the lawn , and there enjoyed themselves until the lateness of the hour suggested the desirabilit y of the homeward journey . The musical arrangements were entrusted to Mr . Arthur Jarratt , who waa

assisted by 3 Iiss Matilda Roby and Mr . H . Seligman , who carried out their duties in first rate style . Especial praise is due to Miss Roby , whose rendering of the two songs entrusted to her called forth well merited applause ; in tho case of the latter tho demand for an encore was kindly acceded to .

The American Masonic Pilgrimage.

THE AMERICAN MASONIC PILGRIMAGE .

ON Thursday next the Pilgrims of the Mary Commandery , No . 3 C ( K . T . ) , Philadelphia , U . S . A ., who arrived at Moviile this week by the Anchoria from New York , ancl who are this clay en route from Belfast to Glasgow , will visit the ancient city of York , the scene of the earliest traditional gatherings of Freemasons in England , and the

centre of so much that is interesting in tho history of our country . We arc glad to hear that thoy arc to meet with such a trul y Masonic reception in the old capital of the North as will prove to them that there is still a living spirit in tho brethren of tho mother country , find that the exercise of hospitality has not beeu forgotten in the

The American Masonic Pilgrimage.

great northern county . Tho pilgrims will reach York via , Leeds ou the evening of the 24 th inst ., aud will stay at the New . Station Hotel . On the following morning they will be conducted by tho W . M . of tho Eboracnm Locige , No . 1611 , assisted by several brethren , to tho various places of interest in tho city . Tho ruins of St . Mary ' s Abbey , the Cathedral , the walls and ancient gateways , will all bo

inspected , and in the afternoon the Pilgrims will bo entertained at luncheon by tho members of the Eboracum Locige . Afc -1 p . m . thero will be au emergency meeting of the Ancient Ebor Preceptory of Knight Templars , No . 101 , at which the American members of the Order will be present , wheu the ceremonies of reception and installation will bo worked by a number of Preceptors and

Officers of tho Order , and the visitors will receive a formal welcome . Afc 7 p . m . there will bo a grand banquet at the Station Hotel , under tho banners of tho Ancient Ebor Preceptory and Priory of Malta , at which the Americans will bo tho guests of the Knight Templars of York . By the kind permission of Bro . Major T . B . Shaw-Hellier of tho 4 th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards ( W . M . of tho St . Patrick ' s Lodge , No . 295 I . C . ) , tho band of that regiment

will be in attendance at the banquet , and will perforin a selection of appropriate music . A novel feature in tho banquet will be the introduction of ladies , who will bo present during tho proceedings . Wo may add thafc although tho banquet is given by tho Knight Templars , Masons of all grades may be present . Ou Friday morning the Pilgrims fake their departure for Sheffield , where wo understand they will receivo an equally warm welcome from the united Craft Lodges of that city .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor . respondents . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith .

THE FOUR OLD LODGES

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I desire to correct a few errors , in regard to dates , which have occurred whilst passing through the press . § 4 . List No . 2 ( 1723 ) . —The date against No . 6 should be 17 fch January 1721 .

§ 5 . List No . 3 ( 1729 , Pine ) . —The date against No . 12 shonld be May 1723 . List 1730 ( By S . Prichard , not Pine . ) The date against No . 4 should be 17 th January 1722 . Tho date against No . 6 should be 19 th January 1722 .

§ 6 . List No . 4 ( 1738 , Anderson ) . —Tho date against No . 4 should bo 11 th July 1721 . § 7 . List No . 5 . —Present No . 8 should be dated 19 th January 1722 . Present No . 18 should be dated March 1723 . Yours fraternally , R . F . GOULD

The Launch At Clacton-On-Sea.

THE LAUNCH AT CLACTON-ON-SEA .

To the Editor of the FRKEJIASON s CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Your remarks on the unsatisfactory arrangements for the comfort and convenience of brethren who were present at the launch of our Life-boat , certainly do not err on the side of severity •on tho contrary , I think you have drawn it too mild , and that a sharper castigation should havo been administered to the

Clactonian small fry , who are already aping tho conduct of the frog in the fable , and imagine they are an important municipality . I believe there is a Jaw in Essex by which those whose duty it is to attend Prov . G . Lodge , aud who do not put in an appearance , aro fined a brace of guineas . Thoso present therefore were there in the fulfilment of a duty with a penalty attached to its

nonfulfilment . But even if this were not tho case , the majority of those present had travelled many miles in order , as far as each individually was concerned , to make the launch as great a success as possible . But the launch and the procession over , the Masons , who with their Life-boat had formed the principal attraction , wore left to shift for themselves , whilo the Committee and its principal guests , Lord Skelmersdale , & c , & c , who could nofc be ignored , sat down to

banquet . Looking afc the matter from a purely business point of view , tho show was a capital paying advertisement to Clacton-on-Sea , and the local Committee should not havo ignored thoso who helped to make tho day a success . For a man to be compelled to travel sixty or seventy miles to take a part in a show for the benefit of others , and then to be ignored by thoso others , well—it is simply disgusting . Fraternally yours , " OBSERVER . "

A meeting of the Rose Croix Chapter will be held afc tho Phcenix Lodge , Portsmouth , on Monday evening , when several distinguished Yisitors of the degree aro expected , to attend .