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Reports Of Meetings.
Bro . Henry Turnham was installed as W . M ., the Installing Master being Bro . J . Stephens P . M . Dep . G . D . C . Eng . A banquet was afterwards held , under the presidency of Bro . Turnham , Mr . F . Ritchings catering in excellent style . The musical portion of the programme was under the direction of Mr . Val . H . Jarvis .
THE MANCHESTER LODGE , No . 2554 . THE regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Friday , 9 th instant , Bro . Wm . Alderley Boyer Deputy Provincial Grand Registrar W . M ., the principal business of tho evening being that of electing Officers .
For the position of W . M . Bro . A . 0 . K . Smith S . W . was the unanimous choice of the Brethren , and his Installation will take place on Friday , 15 th October . Bro . J . A . Thompson Secretary was elected Treasurer , Bro . Wm . B . Akerman P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C . Charity Representative , Bros . P . Z . daCunah I . G . and A . W . Beutham Auditors . **
At the festive board which succeeded , Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Wm . Charlton , J . P ., I . P . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., reverted to the importance of the work which he had performed , not only in the Manchester Lodge , but also iu the * Province of East Lancashire , and mentioned that he had recently been appointed to the position of Dep . Prov . Grand Reg . He wished him health and long life to enjoy the distinction .
METEOPOLITAN : INSTEUCTION . .
RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 . AT tbe Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , VV ., on Friday , 16 th inst ., Bros . R . H . Williams P . M . W . M ., M . F . Wilkins S . W ., J . H . Gumming P . M . J . W ., A . Williams P . M . Prec , VV . Hinds P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , K . M . Ross S . D ., G . J . Meek J . D ., H . Sellick I . G ., S . J . Parker P . M ., H . J . Cousens W . M . Old Concord Lodge , R . Reid W . M . Star Lodge , H . Bone , and others .
Bro . Parker having proved his proficiency was entrusted , and the Lodge being advanced to the second degree the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Williams gave the Lecture on the Tracing Board in a faultless manner , which elicited the approbation of all present . Lodge was opened in the third degree and closed to the second , when the first section of the Lecture was ¦ worked by the Brethren , the questions being put by the Preceptor . Tho Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the Brethren elected Bro . Wilkins to act as W . M . at the next meeting .
LONDESBOROUGH LODGE , No . 1681 . ON Wednesday , at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., Bros . J . Freer W . M ., T . Kelly S . W ., W . Hill J . W ., G . Wood P . M . Prec , J . Hewett acting Sec , F . Mills S . D ., Brooks J . D ., B . H . Springett I . G ., Wefchcult P . M ., E . Ortner Franklin , J . Wynman . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wynman candidate . Bro . Kelly worked the first and second sections of the lecture . Bro . Franklin answered the questions leading to the second degree .
Bro . W . 0 . Franklin , of fche Hyde Park Lodge , No . 1425 , was elected a member , which compliment was duly acknowledged . Bro . T . Kelly will preside on Tuesday next . Bro . Hewett was unanimously elected Assistant Secretary of the Lodge .
CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . AT the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on Saturday , 17 th inst Bros . Robert Reid W . M ., W . Hide P . M . S . W ., M . F . Wilkins J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M . Prec , F . Craggs P . M . acting Sec , W . Hopkins S D ' G . J . Meek J . D ., K . M . Ross I . G ., W . Hellier P . M ., M . Spei » el P M ., P Cronin P . M ., R . H . Williams P . P . G . J . D . Middx ., J . H . Gumming P . M ., H . J . Cousens , H . Bone , W . Herring , and others .
Lodge was opened to the second degree , when Bro . Arthur Williams , acting as D . C , presented Bro . Hide for the benefit of installation . Lodge was opened in the third degree and closed in that and the second degree . The W . M . was saluted by the Brethren , after which the ceremony of the investiture of Officers was rehearsed . The first and second sections of the lecture were worked by the Brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . Bro . Hide P . M . was elected to fill fche office of W . M . at the next weekly meeting .
EOYAL AECH .
BEDFORD CHAPTER , No . 157 . nnHE annual installation of this Chapter took place on Thursday , 25 th ult ., JL at the Mark Masons' Hali , Groat Queen Street , W . C . The convocation was opened by Comp . G . O . Burgess M . hl . Z ., and among thos-- present were Comps . W . S . Hooper H ., W . Baddeley J ., Imre Kiralfy S . N ., W . O . Welsford I . P . Z ., 0 . Pulman P . Z . A . G . D . C , -A * . H . Roach P . Z ., J . R . W . Soper J
Peter Robinson , E . J . Mills , Jas . Mander , D . C Robinson , Col . Charlton Humphreys , G . S . Webb , J . Stuart Walker , W . Rapley , H . VV . Dyne , F . H . Bowater , G . Neil Finlay , H . Dangerfield M . E . Z . 2488 , E . Beeson 1 st A . s ! 1321 , Thomas Whitford J . 1321 , Arthur H . Scurrah P . Z . 2047 , J R Cleave M . E . Z . 2030 , Fredk . Kedge P . Z . 1614 , E . A . Berry M . E . Z . 1321 , Orlton Cooper M . E . Z . 483 , and others .
The only business before the Chapter was the installation of the Principals , and the investiture of the Officers for the year . A Board of Installed Principals was therefore formed , when Comp . W . Singleton Hooper M . E . Z .-elect was presented by Comp . Pulman , and having been duly obligated was regularly installed into the first ohair . Comp . William Baddeley was inducted into that of H ., and Gomp . Imre Kiralfy into that of J . The ceremonies were admirably rendered by Comp . C 0 . Burgess , and elicited the hearty approval of those present . Comp . Hooper invested the following Officers : —W . O . Welsford S . E . Edwaid James Mills S . N ., D . C . Robinson Treasurer , Godfrey Pritchard P . S . '
Reports Of Meetings.
Col . Humphreys and William Rapley Assist . Sec , H . W . Dyne D . C , J . M . Bathgate and F . V . Bowater Stewards , and H . O . Moulton Janitor . The Audit Committee presented their report , and announced a highly satisfactory balance , in spite of many extra expenses during the year . Comp . Burgess mentioned that since the last convocation a well deserved honour had been conferred by the Grand Master and Z . upon their worthy
Companion Imre Kiralfy , and be moved that a vote of congratulation be conveyed to the recipient , and the fact recorded on the minutes of the Chapter . Needless to say the proposition was carried with applause , and Comp . Kiralfy briefly returned thanks . There being no further business the Chapter was closed in ancient form , aud the Companions adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where the banquet was served .
At the conclusion of the repast the customary Loyal and Arch toasts were submitted by the M . E . Z ., Comps . Pulman aud Kiralfy responding for the Grand Officers . Comp . Burgess proposed the health of the Principals , which was answered in an unique and eccentric manner by the three worthies , which caused much merriment , and WHS received with loud applause .
Comp . Hooper , in another humorous speech , presented the I . P . Z . with au exceedingly handsome jewel , voted by the Companions , for his special services in re-organising and placing the Chapter in so excellent a position . Comp . Burgess acknowledged the compliment , and gave an interesting account of his Masonic experience in Egypt , of which we have requested him to give a full description for the benefit of our i * eaders . Other toasts followed .
The entertainment was provided by Miss Beatrice Cowley , Bros . Stuart Walker , Will Edwards , Soper , Roach , and others .
o o o FITZWILLIAM LODGE , No . 277 . THE annual festival was held at Malton , on Tuesday , 13 th inst ., when Bro . S . Ridge P . P . G . D . C . was installed as W . M . foe the ensuing year by Bro . J . W . Marshall P . M . P . P . G . J . D .
Masonic Outing.
MASONIC OUTING .
THE members of the North Devon Lodges had a very pleasant excursion on Monday . Brethren from Bideford , Barnstaple , llfracombe , and South Molton , left their respective stations in saloon carriages , for Exeter , where they were joined by some members of the Okehampton Lodge . They proceeded to Totnes , where special boats were waiting to take them down tbe river Dart to Dartmouth , the beauties of the " English Rhine " being greatly
admired . On reaching Dartmouth ample justice was done to the capitally prepared luncheon at the Raleigh Hotel . The excursionists left by special train for Exeter , in good time to catch the North Devon trains for their various destinations . About eighty Brethren went with the excursion , many others being unable to go , some being prevented by important Masonic duties on the same day . Everything passed off most happily .
Masonic Pic-Nic To Tintern Abbey.
MASONIC PIC-NIC TO TINTERN ABBEY .
THE annual picnic of the Tennant Lodge , No . 1992 , Cardiff , took place on Monday , when about ' 100 ladies and Brethren journeyed to Tintein Abbey , where sports and dancing on the lawn of the Royal George Hotel were indulged in . A handsome marble timepiece was presented to Bro . B . D . Jenkins on the occasion of his marriage , a similar compliment being paid to Bro . S . O . Williams on his recent union to Miss Bryan . The W . M . Bro . W . I . Vaughan , Bro . Sydney F . Bowling Secretary , and the other officials worked assiduously , and the picnic was a great success .
Holiday Arrangements.
HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS .
A NUMB EH . of important alterations in their train service , such as usually occur at midsummer , are announced by the Great Western Railway , to come into operation on 1 st July . The 10 . 30 express to tho west country , with its convenient luncheon car , will again run to Exeter from Paddington without stopping , and improved services are announced over the whole system from Liverpool in the north to Penzance in the furthest corner of the Cornish peninsula . To the 4 . 5 p . m . train from Exeter to Paddington is attached a dining car . A special boat express in connection with a day boat fco Guernsey
and Jersey will leave Paddington afc 8 . 50 a . m ., connecting with trains from the principal stations on the line ; and the usual night boat , in connection with an express which will leave Paddington at 9 . 45 p . m ., will be continued , thus giving day and night services to the Islands , by which excursion passengers will be booked on Saturdays . A through express service , via , Reading and the South-Eastern Railway , will be established between stations on the Great Western Railway north of Oxford , and Folkestone , Paris , Brussels and other places on the Continent .
THE Midland Railway Company announce that the full service of trains for the summer season will come into force on 1 st July . The most notable features are the new corridor trains which the Company will run between London and Glasgow and London and Edinburgh repectivelv . The trains will be composed of new corridor carriages of the most modern type , including first and third class dining carriages . The improved services to Ireland , inaugurated in June , via Barrow-in-Furness ( the picturesque route via the , borders of the Lake district ) , aud via Stranraer and Larne ( the short sea route ) , will be continued .
A NEW feature has been adopted by the London and South-Western Railway , in conjunction with Messrs . Thos . Cook and Son , in arranging circular excursions , including thirty miles drive through the charming scenery of the New Forest . Passengers will leave Waterloo by special express train at nine a . m ., and return to London at 7 . 36 p . m . These trips will run on Thursdays , commencing on 29 th June , the return fare ( first-class only ) , including rail , coach drive , aud luncheon , being 20 s .
NUMEROUS and important additions and improvements in the traih service on the London and North Western Railway ( the West Coast Royal mail route ) are announced for ( he summer months , conspicuous amongst them being additional corridor trains , with luncheon and refreshment cars , between Euston and Edinburgh and Glasgow in both directions .
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Reports Of Meetings.
Bro . Henry Turnham was installed as W . M ., the Installing Master being Bro . J . Stephens P . M . Dep . G . D . C . Eng . A banquet was afterwards held , under the presidency of Bro . Turnham , Mr . F . Ritchings catering in excellent style . The musical portion of the programme was under the direction of Mr . Val . H . Jarvis .
THE MANCHESTER LODGE , No . 2554 . THE regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Friday , 9 th instant , Bro . Wm . Alderley Boyer Deputy Provincial Grand Registrar W . M ., the principal business of tho evening being that of electing Officers .
For the position of W . M . Bro . A . 0 . K . Smith S . W . was the unanimous choice of the Brethren , and his Installation will take place on Friday , 15 th October . Bro . J . A . Thompson Secretary was elected Treasurer , Bro . Wm . B . Akerman P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C . Charity Representative , Bros . P . Z . daCunah I . G . and A . W . Beutham Auditors . **
At the festive board which succeeded , Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Wm . Charlton , J . P ., I . P . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., reverted to the importance of the work which he had performed , not only in the Manchester Lodge , but also iu the * Province of East Lancashire , and mentioned that he had recently been appointed to the position of Dep . Prov . Grand Reg . He wished him health and long life to enjoy the distinction .
METEOPOLITAN : INSTEUCTION . .
RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 . AT tbe Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , VV ., on Friday , 16 th inst ., Bros . R . H . Williams P . M . W . M ., M . F . Wilkins S . W ., J . H . Gumming P . M . J . W ., A . Williams P . M . Prec , VV . Hinds P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , K . M . Ross S . D ., G . J . Meek J . D ., H . Sellick I . G ., S . J . Parker P . M ., H . J . Cousens W . M . Old Concord Lodge , R . Reid W . M . Star Lodge , H . Bone , and others .
Bro . Parker having proved his proficiency was entrusted , and the Lodge being advanced to the second degree the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Williams gave the Lecture on the Tracing Board in a faultless manner , which elicited the approbation of all present . Lodge was opened in the third degree and closed to the second , when the first section of the Lecture was ¦ worked by the Brethren , the questions being put by the Preceptor . Tho Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the Brethren elected Bro . Wilkins to act as W . M . at the next meeting .
LONDESBOROUGH LODGE , No . 1681 . ON Wednesday , at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., Bros . J . Freer W . M ., T . Kelly S . W ., W . Hill J . W ., G . Wood P . M . Prec , J . Hewett acting Sec , F . Mills S . D ., Brooks J . D ., B . H . Springett I . G ., Wefchcult P . M ., E . Ortner Franklin , J . Wynman . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wynman candidate . Bro . Kelly worked the first and second sections of the lecture . Bro . Franklin answered the questions leading to the second degree .
Bro . W . 0 . Franklin , of fche Hyde Park Lodge , No . 1425 , was elected a member , which compliment was duly acknowledged . Bro . T . Kelly will preside on Tuesday next . Bro . Hewett was unanimously elected Assistant Secretary of the Lodge .
CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . AT the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on Saturday , 17 th inst Bros . Robert Reid W . M ., W . Hide P . M . S . W ., M . F . Wilkins J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M . Prec , F . Craggs P . M . acting Sec , W . Hopkins S D ' G . J . Meek J . D ., K . M . Ross I . G ., W . Hellier P . M ., M . Spei » el P M ., P Cronin P . M ., R . H . Williams P . P . G . J . D . Middx ., J . H . Gumming P . M ., H . J . Cousens , H . Bone , W . Herring , and others .
Lodge was opened to the second degree , when Bro . Arthur Williams , acting as D . C , presented Bro . Hide for the benefit of installation . Lodge was opened in the third degree and closed in that and the second degree . The W . M . was saluted by the Brethren , after which the ceremony of the investiture of Officers was rehearsed . The first and second sections of the lecture were worked by the Brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . Bro . Hide P . M . was elected to fill fche office of W . M . at the next weekly meeting .
EOYAL AECH .
BEDFORD CHAPTER , No . 157 . nnHE annual installation of this Chapter took place on Thursday , 25 th ult ., JL at the Mark Masons' Hali , Groat Queen Street , W . C . The convocation was opened by Comp . G . O . Burgess M . hl . Z ., and among thos-- present were Comps . W . S . Hooper H ., W . Baddeley J ., Imre Kiralfy S . N ., W . O . Welsford I . P . Z ., 0 . Pulman P . Z . A . G . D . C , -A * . H . Roach P . Z ., J . R . W . Soper J
Peter Robinson , E . J . Mills , Jas . Mander , D . C Robinson , Col . Charlton Humphreys , G . S . Webb , J . Stuart Walker , W . Rapley , H . VV . Dyne , F . H . Bowater , G . Neil Finlay , H . Dangerfield M . E . Z . 2488 , E . Beeson 1 st A . s ! 1321 , Thomas Whitford J . 1321 , Arthur H . Scurrah P . Z . 2047 , J R Cleave M . E . Z . 2030 , Fredk . Kedge P . Z . 1614 , E . A . Berry M . E . Z . 1321 , Orlton Cooper M . E . Z . 483 , and others .
The only business before the Chapter was the installation of the Principals , and the investiture of the Officers for the year . A Board of Installed Principals was therefore formed , when Comp . W . Singleton Hooper M . E . Z .-elect was presented by Comp . Pulman , and having been duly obligated was regularly installed into the first ohair . Comp . William Baddeley was inducted into that of H ., and Gomp . Imre Kiralfy into that of J . The ceremonies were admirably rendered by Comp . C 0 . Burgess , and elicited the hearty approval of those present . Comp . Hooper invested the following Officers : —W . O . Welsford S . E . Edwaid James Mills S . N ., D . C . Robinson Treasurer , Godfrey Pritchard P . S . '
Reports Of Meetings.
Col . Humphreys and William Rapley Assist . Sec , H . W . Dyne D . C , J . M . Bathgate and F . V . Bowater Stewards , and H . O . Moulton Janitor . The Audit Committee presented their report , and announced a highly satisfactory balance , in spite of many extra expenses during the year . Comp . Burgess mentioned that since the last convocation a well deserved honour had been conferred by the Grand Master and Z . upon their worthy
Companion Imre Kiralfy , and be moved that a vote of congratulation be conveyed to the recipient , and the fact recorded on the minutes of the Chapter . Needless to say the proposition was carried with applause , and Comp . Kiralfy briefly returned thanks . There being no further business the Chapter was closed in ancient form , aud the Companions adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where the banquet was served .
At the conclusion of the repast the customary Loyal and Arch toasts were submitted by the M . E . Z ., Comps . Pulman aud Kiralfy responding for the Grand Officers . Comp . Burgess proposed the health of the Principals , which was answered in an unique and eccentric manner by the three worthies , which caused much merriment , and WHS received with loud applause .
Comp . Hooper , in another humorous speech , presented the I . P . Z . with au exceedingly handsome jewel , voted by the Companions , for his special services in re-organising and placing the Chapter in so excellent a position . Comp . Burgess acknowledged the compliment , and gave an interesting account of his Masonic experience in Egypt , of which we have requested him to give a full description for the benefit of our i * eaders . Other toasts followed .
The entertainment was provided by Miss Beatrice Cowley , Bros . Stuart Walker , Will Edwards , Soper , Roach , and others .
o o o FITZWILLIAM LODGE , No . 277 . THE annual festival was held at Malton , on Tuesday , 13 th inst ., when Bro . S . Ridge P . P . G . D . C . was installed as W . M . foe the ensuing year by Bro . J . W . Marshall P . M . P . P . G . J . D .
Masonic Outing.
MASONIC OUTING .
THE members of the North Devon Lodges had a very pleasant excursion on Monday . Brethren from Bideford , Barnstaple , llfracombe , and South Molton , left their respective stations in saloon carriages , for Exeter , where they were joined by some members of the Okehampton Lodge . They proceeded to Totnes , where special boats were waiting to take them down tbe river Dart to Dartmouth , the beauties of the " English Rhine " being greatly
admired . On reaching Dartmouth ample justice was done to the capitally prepared luncheon at the Raleigh Hotel . The excursionists left by special train for Exeter , in good time to catch the North Devon trains for their various destinations . About eighty Brethren went with the excursion , many others being unable to go , some being prevented by important Masonic duties on the same day . Everything passed off most happily .
Masonic Pic-Nic To Tintern Abbey.
MASONIC PIC-NIC TO TINTERN ABBEY .
THE annual picnic of the Tennant Lodge , No . 1992 , Cardiff , took place on Monday , when about ' 100 ladies and Brethren journeyed to Tintein Abbey , where sports and dancing on the lawn of the Royal George Hotel were indulged in . A handsome marble timepiece was presented to Bro . B . D . Jenkins on the occasion of his marriage , a similar compliment being paid to Bro . S . O . Williams on his recent union to Miss Bryan . The W . M . Bro . W . I . Vaughan , Bro . Sydney F . Bowling Secretary , and the other officials worked assiduously , and the picnic was a great success .
Holiday Arrangements.
HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS .
A NUMB EH . of important alterations in their train service , such as usually occur at midsummer , are announced by the Great Western Railway , to come into operation on 1 st July . The 10 . 30 express to tho west country , with its convenient luncheon car , will again run to Exeter from Paddington without stopping , and improved services are announced over the whole system from Liverpool in the north to Penzance in the furthest corner of the Cornish peninsula . To the 4 . 5 p . m . train from Exeter to Paddington is attached a dining car . A special boat express in connection with a day boat fco Guernsey
and Jersey will leave Paddington afc 8 . 50 a . m ., connecting with trains from the principal stations on the line ; and the usual night boat , in connection with an express which will leave Paddington at 9 . 45 p . m ., will be continued , thus giving day and night services to the Islands , by which excursion passengers will be booked on Saturdays . A through express service , via , Reading and the South-Eastern Railway , will be established between stations on the Great Western Railway north of Oxford , and Folkestone , Paris , Brussels and other places on the Continent .
THE Midland Railway Company announce that the full service of trains for the summer season will come into force on 1 st July . The most notable features are the new corridor trains which the Company will run between London and Glasgow and London and Edinburgh repectivelv . The trains will be composed of new corridor carriages of the most modern type , including first and third class dining carriages . The improved services to Ireland , inaugurated in June , via Barrow-in-Furness ( the picturesque route via the , borders of the Lake district ) , aud via Stranraer and Larne ( the short sea route ) , will be continued .
A NEW feature has been adopted by the London and South-Western Railway , in conjunction with Messrs . Thos . Cook and Son , in arranging circular excursions , including thirty miles drive through the charming scenery of the New Forest . Passengers will leave Waterloo by special express train at nine a . m ., and return to London at 7 . 36 p . m . These trips will run on Thursdays , commencing on 29 th June , the return fare ( first-class only ) , including rail , coach drive , aud luncheon , being 20 s .
NUMEROUS and important additions and improvements in the traih service on the London and North Western Railway ( the West Coast Royal mail route ) are announced for ( he summer months , conspicuous amongst them being additional corridor trains , with luncheon and refreshment cars , between Euston and Edinburgh and Glasgow in both directions .