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The Whitsuntide Holidays.
THE WHITSUNTIDE HOLIDAYS .
MAY , though a somewhat treacherous month in respect of its temperature , is , if true to its ancient fame , ono of the brightest and most enjoyable months in the year . If peoplo will only take reasonable precautions against tho cold when the sun has sunk beneath the horizon , they may allow themselves almost any amount of latitude in the pleasure they propose to take . It is impossible that anything can bo moro enjoyable than tho country at this season .
Even the smoko of London has not yet had time enough to spoil the fresh bright verdure of our parks—the " lungs " of our metropolis , as they aro wonfc to be called . The few fields and open green spaces in the suburbs whioh tho encroaching tendencies of bricks and mortar have yefc spared to us look joyous enough to make even tho misanthrope sigh with regret over tho memories of innocent and happy
youthful days gono beyond the possibility of recall . Tho birds sing their spring carols with a rich energy which never tiros . Gardens , though nofc as rich in bloom as they will be later , look as nearly as possible their very best , and he indeed must be incapable of satisfaction who cannot thoroughly enter into tho spirit of happiness with whioh all nature , and all God's creatures seem imbued in the merry ,
merry month of May . And the May of this year of grace 1880 has been indeed a glorious one . A clear and cloudless sky , with plenty of warm sunshine , has been for the most part the order of the day this season , to the profit alike of the hardy sons of toil who seek , and those whose duty ifc is to purvey , amusement when occasion offers . No wonder then tho reports we havo gleaned from various quarters
should point to an exodus of metropolitans from the grimy scenes of their labour which is almost without precedent . The railway officials mnst have been afc their wits' end to accommodate the thousands and thousands of excursionists who thronged to tho principal stations in and near London—on Monday especially—in order that they might spend that one of the four annual holidays , which the law allows ,
or custom sets apart , for rest from thoir daily toil , at some favoured inland or sea-side resort . The trains of the Great Western , London and North Western , Midland , Great Eastern , South Eastern , London Chatham and Dover , Brighton and South Coast , and the other Railway Companies , wero laden with passengers , all , like dear old John Gilpin , on " pleasure bent . " The steamboats that ply to
Greenwich , Gravesend , Southend , Margate and Ramsgate , wero crowded ; while those which journey above bridge to Kew , & c , wero equally fortunate . Tbe Crystal Palace , with its formidable array of attractions , secured an entry of over 50 , 000 visitors , while its rival at Muswell Hill , which opened again only on Saturday last , under the generous and energetic management of Mr . James Willing , wns
even more numerously crowded , some half dozen score less than 70 , 000 being the nnmber who betook themselves thither for the purpose of assisting at the circus , concert , and other items of a most excellent programme . We feel it a duty specially to recognise the rare collection of animals , the Roman Chariot Races , the riding of Mrs . Rose Myers on her horse Cromwell , and other equestrians , and tho other
portions of the entertainment provided iu tho well-known Myers's Circus and Hippodrome . Kew Gardens and tho " Zoo " were filled , the former with over 60 , 000 , and the latter with almost half that number of admirers . The " People's William , " in his pleasant home afc North Woolwich , had reason to congratulate himself that his efforts to please are appreciated as they deserve . The various museums had
each of them a strong contingent of holiday folk , while the open country about Hampstead , Highgate , Epping Forest , Battersea , Finsbury , and Victoria Parks were also resorted to by a goodly company of people determined at all hazards to enjoy themselves . Even tho indoor places of amusement were not without an attendance which must have been as gratifying as ifc waa profitable . Though the
times have been a little hard of late , thero seems to have been no lack of money to spend both wisely and well , and we trust the outlay will bear fruit , and enable people to brace themselves up for a return with increasing vigour and energy to their daily bnsiness . True it is , that " all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy , " and though there is no end of stupid people who think tho greatest amount of
pleasure is derived from excessive eating and drinking , still ifc does not do to be too precise in these matters . If , when the day or two ' s enjoyment is at an end , the head is not as clear or the hand as steady as at ordinary times , if some folk have turned their holiday to account " not wisely , but too well , " as the saying is , let us hope they will be more fortunate next time .
A few particulars , however , are needed in order " to complete this account of the holiday doings . Ifc goes without saying thafc Madame Tassaud ' s exhibition is one of the most popular in London , and ifc is nofc to be wondered afc thafc it received a considerable amount of patronage on Monday . The wax effigies of princes and statesmen and warriors , the room of horrors , Napoleon ' -s carriage , and the other
attractions to be seen here , draw wonderfully , especially when our country cousins have the opportunity of paying us a visit . The Polytechnic , too , with its models and diving bell , and a special provision of entertainment , found its share of admirers ; so , too , the Westminster Aquarium , though not so numerously attended during
the day as we have seen it , secured a good share of the public favour . Dr . Lynn , Messrs . Maskelyno and Cooke , the Moore and Burgess Minstrels , and Mr . and Mrs . German Reed , each in their several Ways and with their wonted success , contributed to the general enjoyment , while the attendance at the Tower was such that it was found impossible to admit all who presented themselves to see the regalia , the armouries , Traitors' gate , and the other wonders of that ancient building . The Mohawk Minstrels set themselves bravely to
work , both on Monday and Tuesday , to cater for tho public , and right glad must they have been , on Monday afc all events , when the labours of the day were ended , and they were afc liberty to enjoy that rest they had so justly earned . From one to two o ' clock ou the Bank Holiday they gave a part of their entertainment at the Westminster Aquarium . Then at their own Concert Room at the A gricultural Hall they had a specially arranged programme for 3 p . m . and 8 p . m ., and this was repeated on the day foljpwing at
The Whitsuntide Holidays.
the same hours , tho attendance boing most satisfactory . AU Avent admirably well . Mr . Layton sang a new ballad— " Wo Two "—with great taste . Mr . W . Ray was , as usual , very funny in his comio refrain . Mr . Temple's admirable voice was heard to advantage in another new ballad " Tho Shady Lane . " Tho latest acquisition of the Mohawks , in the person of Master Rowland Howell , gavo
promise of unusual excellence . Mr . Chester ( bass ) , Mr . Freeman ( comio ) , Mr . Kavanagh ( baritone ) and Mr . Garland ( tenor ) all acquitted themselves well , Mr . Kavanach in his new hunting song , and Mr . Garland in his now descriptive , boing loudly and justly applauded . The principal features in tho Second Part wero firstly the breakneck song and dance entertainment of Messrs .
Mason and Dixon , which , by its amazing vigour as ' well as novelty , ifc is no mere figure of speech to say bronght tho house down , and but thafc the laws of the Mohawks are as unalterable as thoso of tho Medes and Persians would doubtless havo been repeated . The gleo as sung by the choir went beautifully , while Master Rowland Howell confirmed the good opinion formed of him by his earlier song , and rendered a
pathetic plantation ballad , entitled " Poor Little Sue the Quadroon , " with exquisite feelicg and taste . A travestio , entitled " Tho Dunites , " by " Joe ( kin ) Miller , " served as an exquisite finish to a thoroughly enjoyable entertainment . Ifc is almost needless to say that Messrs . Hunter ( Interlocutor ) , James and Will . Francis , and tho other minstrels were in the best of form , while Mr . Mowbray fulfilled tho duties
of manager with great courtesy and kindness . We have spoken of the efflux of metropolitans into tho country , bufc ifc is only right that we should add that this drain on our popular resources was in a great measure counterbalanced by an influx of country folk from tho principal towns in the Provinces , and it was theso who took tho opportunity of inspecting the treasures of our
British Museum , National , and other picture Galleries , the varied display at the South Kensington Museum , & c , & o . Nor was ifc to havo been expected that a Bank Holiday could be allowed to pass without one or moro exhibitions of stupidity , the scene whero these wore hold being Hyde Park . There , some 10 , 000 people with a score of bands assembled to consider the merits of Temperance , though why Hyde Park should be allowed by the authorities to be thus
desecrated is a puzzle to all reasonable folk . There was also a " Tichborno demonstration , " at which about some 300 peoplo mado themselves ridiculous , and whafc was intended as a demonstration in honour of the Liberal victory at the general election turned out n complete failure , and very properly so . What havo politics to do with holidays and a people seeking rational enjoyment ? With these exceptions tho Whitsun holidays seem to havo passed off magnificently .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Antiquity Lodge , No . 146 , Bolton . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 12 th May , at the Bull ' s Head Inn , Bradshaw-gato , Boltcn . Present : —Bros . James Dooloy W . M ., William Cooper S . W ., Georgo Taylor J . W ., M . Burgess Sec , Jacob Rostrou as S . D ., James Galloway J . D ., John Morris P . M . M . C ., Frederick Williams I . G ., James Kennedy Steward , H . Broughton Tyler . P . M . ' s Horridgo ,
Wide , and Ainsworth , and Bros . Skelton , Wild , Barton , and Rimmer . Lodge opened at 7 p . m . and the brethren confirmed the minutes of preceding meeting . Lodgo was advanced to third degree , for practice , and was closed to the first , when one of tho ancient charges was read . Mr . Arthur Jackson of Westbank , iron founder , was proposed as a candidate for initiation at the next meeting , by Bro . John Morris P . M . Lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
Grey Friars Lodge , " No . 1101 . —A meeting was hold on Wednesday , 12 th May , at tho Masonic Hall , Reading . Present : — Bros . J . Early Danks W . M ., W . Ferguson S . W ., E . J . Blackwoll J . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Sec , R . Dowsetfc S . D . - , R . C . Prickett Steward , T . Newman I . G ., W . Hemmings Tyler . Past Masters Bros . Flanagan I . P . M ., Welch , Brown , Margrett ; Bros . Weafcherhead , Wort , Rhind ,
Ravenscroft , Bailey . Visitors—Bros . R . Bradley P . G . Sec . Berks and Bucks , F . W . Albury 414 , W . A . Hart 771 . Lodge was opened , the minutes of the last regular Lodge wero read and confirmed . Tho W . M . gave the lecture on the tracing-board in the first degree , which occupied just forty-eight minutes in delivering , the wholo of tho emblems were fully illustrated , and there was not a break from
beginning to end . This is tho first time since the formation of the Lodgo thafc the wholo of this beautiful lecture has been delivered here . After the introduction of the subject , the form or shape was described ; tho threo reasons for its being holy ground ; the situation of the Lodge , with its signification ; the three grand pillars—Wisdom , Strength , and Beauty j the celestial canopy , with the three principal
steps of Faith , Hope , and Charity ; the ornaments , furniture , and jewels , both movable and immovable ; the lewis and corners wero all fully and accurately described . At the conclusion tho brethren present showed their appreciation by acclamation . Ib is to be regretted that a greater number of members and friends were not in
attendance to enjoy this treat . After proposal of candidates and the usual ceremonial , Lodgo was closed and adjourned to 5 th June , which will be the last meeting till October . We congratulate Bro . Danks on his erudition , and we trust his example will be followed by his successors .
Duke of Edinburgh Lodge of Instruction , Mo . 1259 . —The usual weekly meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , the 14 th inst . Bro . H . J . Day occupied the chair , and was ably supported by the following brethren as Officers : —Bros . Rolfo sen . S . W ., Esmond J . W ., J . W . Davies S . D ., Hellingford J . D ., Morton I . G ., Atkins W . M . 1259 I . P . M ., Finch Preceptor , Buchan S . W . 1259 Secretary . There were also present Bros . Gilroy , Rolfo jun ., Hancock
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The Whitsuntide Holidays.
THE WHITSUNTIDE HOLIDAYS .
MAY , though a somewhat treacherous month in respect of its temperature , is , if true to its ancient fame , ono of the brightest and most enjoyable months in the year . If peoplo will only take reasonable precautions against tho cold when the sun has sunk beneath the horizon , they may allow themselves almost any amount of latitude in the pleasure they propose to take . It is impossible that anything can bo moro enjoyable than tho country at this season .
Even the smoko of London has not yet had time enough to spoil the fresh bright verdure of our parks—the " lungs " of our metropolis , as they aro wonfc to be called . The few fields and open green spaces in the suburbs whioh tho encroaching tendencies of bricks and mortar have yefc spared to us look joyous enough to make even tho misanthrope sigh with regret over tho memories of innocent and happy
youthful days gono beyond the possibility of recall . Tho birds sing their spring carols with a rich energy which never tiros . Gardens , though nofc as rich in bloom as they will be later , look as nearly as possible their very best , and he indeed must be incapable of satisfaction who cannot thoroughly enter into tho spirit of happiness with whioh all nature , and all God's creatures seem imbued in the merry ,
merry month of May . And the May of this year of grace 1880 has been indeed a glorious one . A clear and cloudless sky , with plenty of warm sunshine , has been for the most part the order of the day this season , to the profit alike of the hardy sons of toil who seek , and those whose duty ifc is to purvey , amusement when occasion offers . No wonder then tho reports we havo gleaned from various quarters
should point to an exodus of metropolitans from the grimy scenes of their labour which is almost without precedent . The railway officials mnst have been afc their wits' end to accommodate the thousands and thousands of excursionists who thronged to tho principal stations in and near London—on Monday especially—in order that they might spend that one of the four annual holidays , which the law allows ,
or custom sets apart , for rest from thoir daily toil , at some favoured inland or sea-side resort . The trains of the Great Western , London and North Western , Midland , Great Eastern , South Eastern , London Chatham and Dover , Brighton and South Coast , and the other Railway Companies , wero laden with passengers , all , like dear old John Gilpin , on " pleasure bent . " The steamboats that ply to
Greenwich , Gravesend , Southend , Margate and Ramsgate , wero crowded ; while those which journey above bridge to Kew , & c , wero equally fortunate . Tbe Crystal Palace , with its formidable array of attractions , secured an entry of over 50 , 000 visitors , while its rival at Muswell Hill , which opened again only on Saturday last , under the generous and energetic management of Mr . James Willing , wns
even more numerously crowded , some half dozen score less than 70 , 000 being the nnmber who betook themselves thither for the purpose of assisting at the circus , concert , and other items of a most excellent programme . We feel it a duty specially to recognise the rare collection of animals , the Roman Chariot Races , the riding of Mrs . Rose Myers on her horse Cromwell , and other equestrians , and tho other
portions of the entertainment provided iu tho well-known Myers's Circus and Hippodrome . Kew Gardens and tho " Zoo " were filled , the former with over 60 , 000 , and the latter with almost half that number of admirers . The " People's William , " in his pleasant home afc North Woolwich , had reason to congratulate himself that his efforts to please are appreciated as they deserve . The various museums had
each of them a strong contingent of holiday folk , while the open country about Hampstead , Highgate , Epping Forest , Battersea , Finsbury , and Victoria Parks were also resorted to by a goodly company of people determined at all hazards to enjoy themselves . Even tho indoor places of amusement were not without an attendance which must have been as gratifying as ifc waa profitable . Though the
times have been a little hard of late , thero seems to have been no lack of money to spend both wisely and well , and we trust the outlay will bear fruit , and enable people to brace themselves up for a return with increasing vigour and energy to their daily bnsiness . True it is , that " all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy , " and though there is no end of stupid people who think tho greatest amount of
pleasure is derived from excessive eating and drinking , still ifc does not do to be too precise in these matters . If , when the day or two ' s enjoyment is at an end , the head is not as clear or the hand as steady as at ordinary times , if some folk have turned their holiday to account " not wisely , but too well , " as the saying is , let us hope they will be more fortunate next time .
A few particulars , however , are needed in order " to complete this account of the holiday doings . Ifc goes without saying thafc Madame Tassaud ' s exhibition is one of the most popular in London , and ifc is nofc to be wondered afc thafc it received a considerable amount of patronage on Monday . The wax effigies of princes and statesmen and warriors , the room of horrors , Napoleon ' -s carriage , and the other
attractions to be seen here , draw wonderfully , especially when our country cousins have the opportunity of paying us a visit . The Polytechnic , too , with its models and diving bell , and a special provision of entertainment , found its share of admirers ; so , too , the Westminster Aquarium , though not so numerously attended during
the day as we have seen it , secured a good share of the public favour . Dr . Lynn , Messrs . Maskelyno and Cooke , the Moore and Burgess Minstrels , and Mr . and Mrs . German Reed , each in their several Ways and with their wonted success , contributed to the general enjoyment , while the attendance at the Tower was such that it was found impossible to admit all who presented themselves to see the regalia , the armouries , Traitors' gate , and the other wonders of that ancient building . The Mohawk Minstrels set themselves bravely to
work , both on Monday and Tuesday , to cater for tho public , and right glad must they have been , on Monday afc all events , when the labours of the day were ended , and they were afc liberty to enjoy that rest they had so justly earned . From one to two o ' clock ou the Bank Holiday they gave a part of their entertainment at the Westminster Aquarium . Then at their own Concert Room at the A gricultural Hall they had a specially arranged programme for 3 p . m . and 8 p . m ., and this was repeated on the day foljpwing at
The Whitsuntide Holidays.
the same hours , tho attendance boing most satisfactory . AU Avent admirably well . Mr . Layton sang a new ballad— " Wo Two "—with great taste . Mr . W . Ray was , as usual , very funny in his comio refrain . Mr . Temple's admirable voice was heard to advantage in another new ballad " Tho Shady Lane . " Tho latest acquisition of the Mohawks , in the person of Master Rowland Howell , gavo
promise of unusual excellence . Mr . Chester ( bass ) , Mr . Freeman ( comio ) , Mr . Kavanagh ( baritone ) and Mr . Garland ( tenor ) all acquitted themselves well , Mr . Kavanach in his new hunting song , and Mr . Garland in his now descriptive , boing loudly and justly applauded . The principal features in tho Second Part wero firstly the breakneck song and dance entertainment of Messrs .
Mason and Dixon , which , by its amazing vigour as ' well as novelty , ifc is no mere figure of speech to say bronght tho house down , and but thafc the laws of the Mohawks are as unalterable as thoso of tho Medes and Persians would doubtless havo been repeated . The gleo as sung by the choir went beautifully , while Master Rowland Howell confirmed the good opinion formed of him by his earlier song , and rendered a
pathetic plantation ballad , entitled " Poor Little Sue the Quadroon , " with exquisite feelicg and taste . A travestio , entitled " Tho Dunites , " by " Joe ( kin ) Miller , " served as an exquisite finish to a thoroughly enjoyable entertainment . Ifc is almost needless to say that Messrs . Hunter ( Interlocutor ) , James and Will . Francis , and tho other minstrels were in the best of form , while Mr . Mowbray fulfilled tho duties
of manager with great courtesy and kindness . We have spoken of the efflux of metropolitans into tho country , bufc ifc is only right that we should add that this drain on our popular resources was in a great measure counterbalanced by an influx of country folk from tho principal towns in the Provinces , and it was theso who took tho opportunity of inspecting the treasures of our
British Museum , National , and other picture Galleries , the varied display at the South Kensington Museum , & c , & o . Nor was ifc to havo been expected that a Bank Holiday could be allowed to pass without one or moro exhibitions of stupidity , the scene whero these wore hold being Hyde Park . There , some 10 , 000 people with a score of bands assembled to consider the merits of Temperance , though why Hyde Park should be allowed by the authorities to be thus
desecrated is a puzzle to all reasonable folk . There was also a " Tichborno demonstration , " at which about some 300 peoplo mado themselves ridiculous , and whafc was intended as a demonstration in honour of the Liberal victory at the general election turned out n complete failure , and very properly so . What havo politics to do with holidays and a people seeking rational enjoyment ? With these exceptions tho Whitsun holidays seem to havo passed off magnificently .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Antiquity Lodge , No . 146 , Bolton . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 12 th May , at the Bull ' s Head Inn , Bradshaw-gato , Boltcn . Present : —Bros . James Dooloy W . M ., William Cooper S . W ., Georgo Taylor J . W ., M . Burgess Sec , Jacob Rostrou as S . D ., James Galloway J . D ., John Morris P . M . M . C ., Frederick Williams I . G ., James Kennedy Steward , H . Broughton Tyler . P . M . ' s Horridgo ,
Wide , and Ainsworth , and Bros . Skelton , Wild , Barton , and Rimmer . Lodge opened at 7 p . m . and the brethren confirmed the minutes of preceding meeting . Lodgo was advanced to third degree , for practice , and was closed to the first , when one of tho ancient charges was read . Mr . Arthur Jackson of Westbank , iron founder , was proposed as a candidate for initiation at the next meeting , by Bro . John Morris P . M . Lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
Grey Friars Lodge , " No . 1101 . —A meeting was hold on Wednesday , 12 th May , at tho Masonic Hall , Reading . Present : — Bros . J . Early Danks W . M ., W . Ferguson S . W ., E . J . Blackwoll J . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Sec , R . Dowsetfc S . D . - , R . C . Prickett Steward , T . Newman I . G ., W . Hemmings Tyler . Past Masters Bros . Flanagan I . P . M ., Welch , Brown , Margrett ; Bros . Weafcherhead , Wort , Rhind ,
Ravenscroft , Bailey . Visitors—Bros . R . Bradley P . G . Sec . Berks and Bucks , F . W . Albury 414 , W . A . Hart 771 . Lodge was opened , the minutes of the last regular Lodge wero read and confirmed . Tho W . M . gave the lecture on the tracing-board in the first degree , which occupied just forty-eight minutes in delivering , the wholo of tho emblems were fully illustrated , and there was not a break from
beginning to end . This is tho first time since the formation of the Lodgo thafc the wholo of this beautiful lecture has been delivered here . After the introduction of the subject , the form or shape was described ; tho threo reasons for its being holy ground ; the situation of the Lodge , with its signification ; the three grand pillars—Wisdom , Strength , and Beauty j the celestial canopy , with the three principal
steps of Faith , Hope , and Charity ; the ornaments , furniture , and jewels , both movable and immovable ; the lewis and corners wero all fully and accurately described . At the conclusion tho brethren present showed their appreciation by acclamation . Ib is to be regretted that a greater number of members and friends were not in
attendance to enjoy this treat . After proposal of candidates and the usual ceremonial , Lodgo was closed and adjourned to 5 th June , which will be the last meeting till October . We congratulate Bro . Danks on his erudition , and we trust his example will be followed by his successors .
Duke of Edinburgh Lodge of Instruction , Mo . 1259 . —The usual weekly meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , the 14 th inst . Bro . H . J . Day occupied the chair , and was ably supported by the following brethren as Officers : —Bros . Rolfo sen . S . W ., Esmond J . W ., J . W . Davies S . D ., Hellingford J . D ., Morton I . G ., Atkins W . M . 1259 I . P . M ., Finch Preceptor , Buchan S . W . 1259 Secretary . There were also present Bros . Gilroy , Rolfo jun ., Hancock