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TENNANT LODGE , No . 1992 . ON Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., the Officers and members held their annual summer outing , the party , which numbered about 140 , leaving Cardiff by train for Bridgend , whence they drove in brakes to Dunraven Castlo , where they had an opportunity of rambling over tho charmingly situated grounds surrounding the Earl of Dunravcn ' s picturesque residence . The latter had kindly

given permission for the visitors to view both the castle and grounds , the arrangements having been loft in the hands of thc Stcv * ards . After exploring the grounds luncheon was partaken of on the Castle terrace , the W . M . Bro . Ferris Bailey presiding , when the usual toasts wero honoured . Bro . W . D . Dighton subsequently photographed tho party , and after , tea dancing was indulged in to the music supplied by Mr . Johnson ' s string band .

The catering was successfully undertaken by Bro . J . H . Dunn , of the Bute Dock Hotol , and the outing was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by all present . o o o

CENTURION LODGE , No . 2322 . AN Emergency meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , the 4 th insfc ., Bro . Capt . D . P . Schloss W . M . Tho business of the evening was of a threefold character . Major William Compton Hall , 2 nd V . B . M . R ., was balloted for and

afterwards duly initiated , and Capt . Oscar Samson was passed to the degree of F . C . The I . P . M . was also very warmly congratulated by fche Lodge upon having recently obtained Provincial honours , which the gallant Major acknowledged in suitable terms . The usual festive board followed these proceedings , when Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

o o o LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 581 . A MEETING was beld at the Old Boar's Head , Manchester , on the 14 th inst ., there being present : —Bros . Hebden , Lenard , Loebell , Longworth , Lingard , Dean , Jackson , Slee , Hellewell , Hilton , Phillips , Fletcher , Nickson , Berry , Hough , Jones . In the absence of Bro . Abbott , the duties of Preceptor fell upon Bro . Alfred Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C , who appointed the following Officers : Bros . G . T . Lenard W . M ., E . Loebell S . W ., Longworth J . W . Two ceremonies were rehearsed , those of initiation and passing .

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Bro . F . G . Berry accepted the position of candidate , and he was j initiated by Bro . Lenard , who was assisted by Bro . Hellewell , the I latter rendering the E . A . Charge . j In the second ceremony also Bro . Berry consented to act as candidate , boing passed by Bro . Loebel , who had assumed the

j principal chair . j It augurs well for the continued prosperity of the Lodge , when we can announce that the names of four Brethren wero submitted as joining members . Tho next meeting will be held on Tuesday , 26 th inst ., after which there will be an adjournment until Thursday , 13 th of September .

o o o CHAPTER OF RECTITUDE , No . 581 . THE removal of this Chapter from Ardwick to tho Clarence Hotel , Manchester , has been attended with the success which was confidently anticipated when the change took place , the large and convenient room , together with the excellent catering of Bro . Braun having in no inconsiderable degree contributed to this result . Afc tho last meeting , Comp . William Kay P . Z . could congratulate himself upon the fact that no less than six Brethren went through

the ceremony of exaltation , and a big night is expected at tho meeting to be held in October . A ballot as joining member was taken for Comp . Oscar Katz , Trafford Chapter , No . 1496 . The six exaltations above referred to were those of Bros . George H . Scotfc 581 , Robert Adshead 581 , Nelson John Stokes 2156 , Ben Walker 2185 , Chas . Paine 2185 , and S . Kindler 2185 .

Next Week.

NEXT WEEK .

Monday . 26 Castle of Harmony , Savoy Hotel 1910 Shadwell Gierke , Mark Masons Hall 4 d

vu rtoyai oussex , ersoy 557 Loyal Victoria , Callington 827 St . John , Dewsbury 999 Robert Burns , Manchester 1110 Tyrian , Eastbourne 1177 Tenby , Tenby

1325 Stanley , Liverpool 1399 Marlborough , Woodstock 1688 Buxton , Buxton 1748 Castlemartin , Pembroke 1752 Ogmore , Bridgend 1753 Obedience , Okehampton 1861 Claremonfc , Croydon 1991 Agricola , York 2068 Portsmouth Temperance , Landport 2363 Minnehaha Minstrel , Manchester 2373 Hardwick , Chesterfield

Tuesday . 14 Tuscan , Freemasons-hall 269 Prince of Wales , Hotel Metropole 1158 Southern Star , Bridge House Hotel 2108 Empire , Criterion

47 Newstead , Nottingham 253 Tyrian , Derby 335 Rectitude , Corshain 564 Stability , Stourbridge 788 Crescent , Hampton Court 954 St . Aubyn , Morico Town 1007 Howe and Charnwood , Loughborough 1016 Elkington , Birmingham

1052 Calender , Mancnester 1309 Acacia , Hampton Court 1358 Torbay , Paignton 1390 Whitwell , Millom 1580 Cranbourne , Hatfield 1636 St . Cecilia , Brighton 1650 Rose of Raby , Staindrop

1675 Ancient . Briton , . Liverpool 1726 Gordon , Bognor 1779 Ivanhoe , Sheffield 1834 Duke of Connaught , Landport 1942 Minerva , Fenton 1958 Hundred of Bosmerc , Portsca 2025 St . George , Plymouth 2328 Albert Victor , York 2405 Ionic , Sfc . Helens

Next Week.

Wednesday . Festival Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , at Brighton 2 Antiquity , Freemasons-hall 898 Temperance in the East , Poplar 82 Foundation , Cheltenham

163 Integrity , Manchester 220 Harmony , Garston 257 Phcenix , Portsmouth 304 Philanthropic , Leeds 321 Unity , Crewe 439 Scientific . Binelev

461 Fortitude , Newton Moor 724 Derby , Liverpool 778 Bard of Avon , Hampton Court 1039 St . John , Lichfield 1083 Townley Parker , Manchester 1219 Strangeways , Manchester 1283 Rybum , Sowerby Bridge 1296 Vale of Brislington , Brislington 1346 St . John , Grays 1633 Avon , Manchester 1756 Kirkdale , Liverpool

1760 Leopold , Scarborough 1775 Leopold , Church , Nr . Acorington 1920 Eurydice , Surbiton 1967 Beaconcourt , New Brompton 1984 Earl of Clarendon , Watford 1989 Stirling , Cleator Moor 2019 Crook , Crook

2064 Smith Child , Tunstall 2149 Gordon , Hanley 2186 Striguil , Chepstow 2216 Egerton , Swinton 2320 St . Martin , Castleton 2357 Barry , Cadoxton 2444 Noel , Kingston-on-Thames 2448 Bradstow , Broadstairs

Thursday . General Committee , Girls School , Freemasons-hall , at 5 65 Prosperity , Guildhall Tavern 99 Shakespeare , Albion 858 South Middlesex , Fulham 1523 St . Mary Magdalen , Cafe Royal 1524 Duke of Connaught , Anderton ' s

39 St . John the Baptist , Exeter 51 Angel , Colchester 78 Imperial George , Middleton 202 Friendship , Devonport 346 United Brethren , Blackburn

The Irish Passenger Service.

THE IRISH PASSENGER SERVICE .

A FURTHER improvement is announced to take place in the Service via Stranraer and Lame , from 2 nd July , as follows : London ( St . Pancras ) depart 10 ' 30 a . m ., Leicester 12-30 , Nottingham 11-37 , Bristol 8-30 , Gloucester 9-22 , Birmingham 11-10 . Sheffield

1-18 , Leeds 1-55 , Bradford 20 , Liverpool 1-40 , and Manchester 1-50 , arriving at Belfast the samo evening . Passengers will bo able to take advantage of tho First and Third Class Dining Carriages between London ( St . Pancras ) and Carlisle , provided on the 10 ' 30 a . m . train , and reach Belfast the same evening . A quick return service from Belfast , at 9-5 a . m ., has also been established , whereby passengers for fche above mentioned towns may reach Carlisle in time to join the Midland afternoon Dining Carriage Express , which will land them home the same evening .

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410 Grove , Ewell 590 La Cesaree , Jersey 594 Downshire , Liverpool 636 De Ogle , Morpeth 784 Wellington , Deal 787 Beaureper , Belper 807 Cabbell . Norwich

904 Phcenix , Rotherham 935 Harmony , Salford 1151 Sfc . Andrew , Tywardreath 1163 Emulation , Birmingham 1166 Clarendon , Hyde 1313 formni' Srmf . Vinnvf

1345 Victoria , Eccles 1404 St . Vincent , Bristol 1418 Fraternity , Stockton-on-Tees 1437 Liberty of Havering , Romford 1519 Albert Edward , Clayton-le-Moors 1578 Merlin , Pontypridd 1616 Friendship and Harmony , Weybridge 1702 Sub Urban , Great Stanmore 1705 Prince of Wales , Gosport 1817 St . Andrew , Shoeburyness 1884 Chine , Shanklin

1957 Grove , Hazel Grove 1971 Army and Navy , Aldershot 2101 Bramston Beach , Godalming 2184 Royal Victorian Jnbileo , Raiuhani 2195 Military Jubilee , Dover 2214 Josiah Wedgwood , Etruria 2215 Anfield , Anfield

2263 St . Leonard , Sheffield 2269 Peace , Wigan 2335 Cycling and Athletic , Liverpool 2375 Hilbre , Hoylake 2418 Hedworth , S . Shields 2462 Clarence , West Hartlepool 2463 Bootle Wilbraham , West Derby 2474 Hatherton , Walsall

Friday . Council , Boys School , Freemasons-hall at 4 602 North York , Middlesboro ' 810 Craven , Skipton 1822 St . Quintin , Cowbridge 2415 Tristram , Shildon 2431 Kingsley , Northampton

Saturday . 631 Methuen , Taplow 1462 Wharncliffe , Penisfcone 2460 Ascot , Ascot