Consecration Of The Earl Of Sussex Lodge, No. 2201.

late Bro . Ford on fche honour conferred npon him afc the great meeting afc fche Albert Hall . lb was an hononr nofc only to himself , but it waa an hononr to the Province . Time was short , and it would ill become him ( the speaker ) , in the presence of the Master , to depart from hia ruling , bnt he hoped the brethren would all join him

' in most heartily drinking Bro . Ford a health , both as Deputy of fche Province and Master of the Earl of Sussex Lodge , and the health also of the other Officers of the Province . Bro . Ford said he hardly knew how to find words to express the great kindness that had been done him in the expression of confidence that had been made as to

his ability to carry on the work of the Province in the absence of the Grand Master . He veutnred to assure His Royal Highness that he wonld endeavour to carry on fche bnsiness in his absence as in his presence . No body of men could be more anxious to carry on their dnties than the Masters and Officers of the Lodges of the Province ,

bufc with such a body of Officers as they had it was scarcely possible that things conld go wrong . The Right Hon . W . T . Marriott , Q . C , Senior Warden , proposed the health of the Visitors , associating with the toast the names of Bro . Puleston , M . P . for Devonport , and Bro . Farncombe , Mayor of Lewis , both of whom , he said , liked Brighton

so well that one of them lived there altogether , and the other came as often as he could . It was the first time for years that they had a Mayor who was not a Mason , and he must say that the Mayor was very much concerned at being unable to take part that day in welcoming His Royal Highness . He was pleased , however , to see

that the son of the Mayor was present . Bro . Pulestone , M . P ., and Bro . Farncombe having acknowledged the compliment , Dr . Pigotfc proposed snecess to the Earl of Sussex Lodge , coupled with the name of Bro . Hallefcfc , the Treasurer , who responded . The Worshipful Master then proposed success to the Masonic Charities , and , as they

were not otherwise represented , coupled the name of the Grand Secretary with the toast . Colonel Clerke responded , and said thafc he hoped in a day or two to hand a cheque for about £ 2 , 103 to each of the three charities as the outcome of the great gathering in the Albert Hall . The Tyler's toast was then given , and His Royal Highness left amidst enthusiastic cheering . —Brighton Gazette .

Picnic At Shearwater.

PICNIC AT SHEARWATER .

THE Masonio Lodges in Wiltshire had a combined picnic on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , at Shearwater , by the kind permission of the Marquis of Bath . The event was organised by a committee representative of fche various Lodges , to whom Brother G . J . Farrington , of Bradford , acted as Hon . Secretary , and the

arrangements , necessarily of great detail , were carried out most admirably . Parties from all parts of fche county travelled by rail to Warminster , the railway company having been induced to offer them special facilities , but a few from tho neighbouring towns did the journey by road , Norris ' s well appointed drag going from Trowbridge .

At Warminster Station , a nnmber of breaks wero in attendance , and the party wore soon on thoir way to Shearwater . Just after thei arrival afc the rendezvous , a slight rain fell , but the weather was fino throughout the remainder of the day . Luncheon , provided in a tent , was partaken of by about 100 members and friends , the catering

of Brother W . H . Atkins , of Warminster , giving the utmost satisfaction . In tho unavoidable absence of the D . P . G . M ., Sir Gabriel Goldney , tho chair was taken by Bro . R . Dear W . M ., of Salisbury . The toast of the Qneen , and that of the Grand Master of Freemasonry , the Prince of Wales were given from tho chair , and met with a most

enthusiastic reception . Other toasts included the Chairman , the organisers of the picnic , the ladies and tho caterer . Afterwards the party drove through the park to Heaven's gate , thence to Horning , sham , ancl next to Longleat . The noble owner admitted tho visitors to the mansion , and tho gardens were also inspected . The party

next proceeded to tho boat house , where they partook of a substantial tea . The boats having been brought into requisition , numbers were soon rowing on the lake , whilst others enjoyed themselves in the park , and some indulged in a dance , selections of music being rendered by a capital band under the direction of Mr . II . Millington , of

Trowbridge . Shortly after eight o ' clock , tho bnglo sound came all to soon for tho departure . The visitors from tho direction of Salisbury and Swindon drove back to Warminster Station , while those from Trowbridge ancl Bradford returned vi' X Frome , by the last train . Among the Masonic Brethren present , most of whom were accompanied by

ladies , were Bros . 11 . and J . H . Dear , W . Flower , T . S . Futcher , J , W . Calcin , E . IIale , G . Fullford , E . Bartlett , G . G . Nunn , W . G . Knight , IT . Blake , J . W . Newton , F . Grifl ' en and Gerrish ( Salisbury ) , A ? Ii Lapharn ( Chippenham ) , T . Janes ( Corsham ) , F . Kelland , J . H . Foley , T . S . Hill . H , Applegate , H . Millington , H . R . Chapman , A . G . P .

Foley , H . Mundy and C . Roberts ( Trowbridge ) , II . Mead ( Westbnry ) , W . H . Burt ( Devizes ) , W . N . C Wheeler , J . Sparks , W . E . Taylor , II . S . Wilkins , G . J . Farrington , G . Taylor , C . J . Jones , C W . Bryant , A . Wallington , W . J . Wilkins and J . Taylor ( Bradford ) , T . Turner and W . G . Shemilt ( Now Swindon ) , J . Smith , J . Hall and E . J . Lang , ston ( Warminster ) , Trotman aud Flower ( Taunton ) . The picnic , It

-need scarcely be added , was thoroughly enjoye'l , and numerous hopes wero expressed thafc there will bo a similar gathering annually . We have been asked by members of several Lodges to express fcaeir appreciation of the indefatigable exertions of the Hon . Secretary , Bro , Farrington , to whom must be attributed , to a very large extent , the unqualified success which attended tbe picnic .

lIottowAX s O I . VI . ME . VT . ufu PILLS . —Notable Fucts . —Intense heat augment * X \\ o aiino . v . iiiC'C ol skin disease , nnd encourages tl ; o development of ' fobrile / dtisordia's ; wherefore ! thoy should , as they ' mar , be removed by these detergent , sunt purifying preparations . Jai stomach emplanes , liver oi'Yctions , pains and spasms in tlie bowels , Jfolloways Ointment v / el ! rubbfd over the affected p ; u-t immediately gives the ' greatest , . as <\ - movents

congestion and HI ' . animation , cheeks the threatening diarr ' noaa and averts incipient cholera- Tho poors r inhabitant ; : of large " cities will find these remedies to be the :,- btvt friend when any pestilence rages , or when frmi Tirikuo . vn c-niscs , eruption , boil * , nb-cesses , or ulcerations betoken the presence of taints or impiiritiw wit hia tha system , aud call fur instant and effective curative medicine . .

Domatic Lodge, No. 177.

DOMATIC LODGE , No . 177 .

THERE aro few events in the " annual round" more eagerly anticipated than the Summer Banquet of the Domatio Lodge , which ia admitted on all hands to be one of the favourite items of the recess . Thia centenary Lodge has of late come rather prominentl y before the Masonic world , and deservedly so , for the leading members of ifc have shown the material of whioh the Lodge is composed , and

the manner in which it has supported the Charities is an aoknow . lodged fact amongst thoso who are most intimately connected with the affairs of our Institutions . But it is not to-day onr dufcy to repeat fche records of good deeds that have been given of fche " good old Domatic , " but to give some idea of the happy day that waa spent

on Tuesday last afc Kempton Park by nearly two hundred of the members and friends of the Domatio Lodge . Every arrangement that could possibly have been conceived which could conduce in any way to the comfort aud enjoyment of the party had been studied fco

a detail , and there was no single " hitch —as fche reporters say— " to mar the pleasures of the day . " To speak of the weather is a rather hackneyed and somewhat objectionable theme ; but after the rains of Sunday and Monday it was delightfully refreshing to see the dust had been so removed from the trees and

hedgerows that surround the charming enclosure of Kempton Park . With their customary kindness and courtesy the directors of Kempton Park placed the whole of their charming place in the Thames Valley at the disposal of tbe Committee , aud when ifc is recollected that the extent of the picturesque grounds is over three

hundred acres , an idea may be formed of the area at the disposal of tho happy company . There are those of ns who attend Kempton Park under very different , though nearly as jovial , auspices , when the taste of such men as Bros . George Everett , Harry Nelson Price , and others , forms' the mainspring of success and eclat of many a

surbuban " Meeting" in which Masonry has no particular prominence . But the influence of those gentlemen is equally potent when there is " a lady in the case , " and we sagely opine ifc is to their exertions that the directors of the Estate were so amicably disposed towards the Domatio Lodge . A volume may of course be

written as to what Bro . George Everett— " dear old " George Everett—has done for the Domatio Lodge . Bat have not the golden deeds of his been written in fche chronicles of fche Centenary ? Suffice to say his actions have been emulated by Bro . Harry Nelson Price , whose presidency over last year ' s picnic , was so eminently

successful ; and this year by Bro . Abel Simner , whose Mastership has been marked , perhaps by the greatest stability that can ever be recorded on tbe books of the Domatio or any other Lodge . Special arrangements were made by the South Western Railway Company for the conveyance of the guests to and from Kempton , and this

act of courtesy was much appreciated by the brethren who had charge of the affairs of the day . It was a lovely afternoon , as the cheery party assembled , the light costumes of the ladies lending their accustomed gaiety to the scene . The brief journey down—we will not say interspersed with strawberries

and cream , and angelic smiles—was thoroughly enjoyable ; and on arriving at the station , the avenue of rose trees and ornauiental plants through which the visitors had to pass gave a preliminary zest to the pleasures that were to follow . Nothing could exceed the urbanity and " extreme jollity " —there is no other word

for it—of'the Worshipfnl Master , as he moved about , here , there , and everywhere , asking and convincing himself that all were happy . Luncheon was partaken of by many of the company , whilst others disported themselves over the grounds , which are now in the brightest of their summer livery . A variety of entertainments was provided ,

including performances by the 10 th ( Prince of Wales ' s Own ) Hussars , under tho direction of Mr . B . E . Green , bandmaster . During the interval somo very fine groups of the company were taken by Bros . H . and it . Styles , of 8 High . street , Kensington , of which we shall have occasion to speak when we receive copies . The banquet was held in the

Pavilion at four o'clock , and a capital repast was provided by Bros . Bertram and Eoberts , the well-known contractors . Bro . Abel Simner , W . M . presided , and the nsual toasts on such an occasion were honoured , the health of the Worshipful Master being proposed by Bro . Fredk . Binckes , and enthusiastically received . After banquet ,

an Ethiopian entertainment took place on the lawn in front of the Graud Pavilion which was followed by a capital concert , under the direction of Bro . Carl Riechclmann . Dancing commenced shortly after seven o'clock , and was kept up until the time came for the visitors to disperse . Amongst thoso present wo noticed the following : —

Bro . A ., Mrs ., Miss , and Master Simner , Mr . and Mies Owen Mr . Pearce , Mr . Samuels , Mr . and Mrs . Wilkins , Mr . Eobinson and tho Misses Robinson , Bro ., Mrs ., and Miss Thwaites , Bro . Watts , Bro . G . L ., M-s ., and tho Misses Everett , Mr . Peall , Miss Annie Clark , Mr . W . o . and Mrs . E . N . Everett , Bro ., Mrs ., and Miss Wardley , Bro .

and Mrs . Jowetfc , Bro . and Mrs . Irodd , Mr . and Mrs . G . Eenton , Mrs . Coles , Mrs . Winscr , Bro . John Barnett , Bro . W . J ., Mrs ., Miss , and Air . Innes jun ., Miss Flemming , Mr . and Mrs . Archer , Mrs . R . Mould , Mr ., Mrs ., and the Mioses Hyde , Mr . and Mrs . H . Martin , Mrs . Raialey , Mrs . Eogers , Mr . Costello , Bro . and Mrs .

Chapman , Bro . and Mrs . Peacock , Bro . and Mias Gardner , Bro . F . Walden , Bro ., Mrs ., and Mrs . Henry Hollingsworth , Bro . and Mrs . Nagle , Bro . G ., Mrs ., and Miss Locksley , Bro . aud Mrs . Ilowotson , Mr . and Mrs . Whittou , Bro . and Mrs . Ball , Bro . Carl and Mrs . Rieckelmann , Bro . Salmon , Miss Ward , Bro . T . H ., Mrs ., and the

Misses Goodfellow , Bro . and Airs . Wigmore , Bro . and Miss Duff , Mrs . Cooper , Mr . George and Mrs . Vears , Bro ., Mrs ., aud Miss Berrecloth , Bro . and Mr "* . MacLean , Bro . and Miss Binckes , Bro . J . Barnett jun ., Bro . Sadler Wood , Bro . Kuott , Bro . Magee , Bro . C . Smith , Bro .

l ' mes :., Mr ;* ., aud the Misses Smith , Bro . and Mrs . Southgate , B . 'O . SPatterson , Bro . Frank Smith , Mr . J . H . and Mrs . Stalmau , Mr . Guoi . ga Smith , Bro . and Mis . Blake Lewis , Bro . Harry Price , Mr . Georgo Pcieo , Bra . and Mrs . Puuking , Bro . Spurrell , Bro . Farman , Bro . Chnom-i'i , Hro . R . Harvey , Bro ., Mrs ., and Miss Morris , Bro . M . Lean , Bro S . Knott , Bro . Stilos , Bro . and Mrs . W . Lake ,