Summer Outing Of The Grey Friars Lodge, No. 1101.

and responded to by the W . M . of the Ellington Lodge , the bretlne separated , letnrning hy train to Reading , while the W . M . and h friends soon after returned to Loudon .

Sandgate Lodge, No. I436.

SANDGATE LODGE , No . I 436 .

THE Annual Festival of this Lodge took place at the Mas-ni ' Hall , in the pleasantly situated little seasido town of Sandgate on Monday , tho 12 th inst ., and a charming day induced a lave number of members and visitors from all parts to pnt in an appearance . Punctually at 3 . 30 p . m . thn Lodge Avas opened bv Bro . T . J .

Pulley W . M ., assisted by Bros . Keeler I . P . M ., Candell S . W ., Rim . monds J . W ., Goshy P . M . Secretary , Brett S . D ., Pett J . D .. White P M Acting Dir . of Ceremonies , Bray and Jordan SteAvards , Kennett I . G .. Butcher Tyler . There wero also present Bros . Hodgson , Pugh , Sttiar ' P . M . ( I . C ) , Sampson , Woods , Shackleton , Payn , Simmons , Crane . Allebone , Duncan , Filer , and Hosrbcn . "Visitors—Bros . Spars P . M

299 , Aubrey S . W . 127 , Philpotfc W . M . 1208 , Gorton S . W . 199 , Amos S . W . 125 , Horton lfiOl , Thompson lfiOl , Cozens Organist 907 , Collin- - 1101 , Glaspool I . G . 723 , Abbott 1331 , Packham 1208 , Croniey 515 , and others . The Lodge having been opened in the first degree , tho minutes of tho last regular meeting were read and confirmed , and the Trcasnrer ' s report ( duly audited ) received , adopted , and ordered to

be entered on the minutes . The previously elected candidate for initiation not being able to attend , the W . M . addressed tho Lodge before leaving the chair , thanlcing the Officers for the valuable assistance they had at all times rendered , and the brethren generally for their generous support in all matters concerning the Lodge . He then recapitulated the proceedings of the Lodge during his year of

Office , from which it appeared that eight brethren had been initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , and that the Lodge had during the year been represented at the Festivals of the Masonio Institutions by no less than five Stewards , whose lists amounted to nearly £ 200 , whioh he ( the W . M . ) thought most creditable on the part of a Lodge whose finances were necessaril y somewhat limited . The W . M . then

begged tho Lodge to accept , as a slight memento of the great pleasure he had experienced during his occupancy of the chair , a splendid banner , on whioh Avere inscribed the dates of warrant and consecration , and the names of each W . M . since that interesting ceremony was performed . This handsome present was accepted , on behalf of the Lodge , by the W . M . elect Bro . J . J . B . Candell , and

upon the motion of Bro . White P . M . a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Pulley for the services he had rendered . Bro . Brett S D . then presented the Lodge with a large portrait of the M . W . Grand Master , handsomely framed , and expressed his deep regret that business engagements would prevent him continuing in office in the Lodge . This handsome present was also accepted by the W . M .

elect , and a cordial vote of thanks tendered to Bro . Brett . The Lodge was then advanced to the second degree , and the W . M . elect was duly presented by Bro . White P . M . for the benefit of installation , which ceremony was conducted by the retiring W . M . in the most able manner . The Board of Installed Masters having been in due course closed , the brethren Avere re-admitted , and sainted the

W . M . in the three degrees according to aucient ' eustom , aud the W . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his Officers .- —Bros . B . Simmonds S . W ., Pett J . W ., Gosby P . M . and P . P . G . S . B . Secretary , Jernier Treasurer , Hogben S . D ., Pngh J . D ., Kennett D . C , Shackleton I . G ., Woods and Sampson SteAvards , Butcher Tyler . The addresses to the Worshipfnl Master , Wardens , and Brethren Avere then

impressively delivered by the Installing Master , and listened to with great attention ; and upon assuming the chair of I . P . M . Bro . Pulley Avas invested by the W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , Avith a valuable Past Master ' s jewel . The W . M . wished him many years of life to wear it , in the kindliest remembrance of his connection with the Sandgate Lodge . Bro . Pulley feelingly acknowledged the handsome present , and

expressed the pride and pleasure with which he shonld always look npon it , ancl trusted that the Sandgate Lodge Avould continue and prosper in its good and fraternal work . Candidates having been proposed and seconded for initiation and joining , and " Hearty good wishes " being given from the numerous visitors present , the Lodge Avas closed in dne form after solemn prayer , and adjourned for

refreshment . Tho banquet was held in the new Dining Hall of the Royal Kent Hotel , and was well served , under the superintendence of Bro . Watts , who extered himself to the utmost to ensure the comfort of all present . The cloth being cleared , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and well received , the newly installed W . M . presiding in a most genial and efficient manner . In responding to

the toast of the Masonic Institutions , Bro . Pulley made a most powerful appeal to the brethren present on their behalf , pointing ont that the large increase in the number of the Brotherhood during the past few years would inevitably cause a proportionate ratio of increase in applications for admission to the three Institnlions . He trusted that upon all occasions the Sandgate Lodgo Avonld be

represented at tho Festivals , and wonld also be Avell supported by the brethren , both present and absent . The Visitors' toast Avas received most cordially , and ably responded to by Bros . Pears P . M ., Thompson , Anbrey , and Horton . The mosical arrangements during the ceremony and banquet Avero most efficiently conducted by our

well-knoAvn Bro . F . H . Cozens , Organist 907 ; bis efforts to please met with their usnal success . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very interesting and pleasant day ' s proceedings to a conclusion , and the brethren separated with " Hearty gnnd Avishes " for a successful vear to each and all .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 .- M t at Bro . Lougbnrst ' s , Canonbnry Tavern , Islington , N , on Mm lav . 19 . 1 , mat ., presided over bv Bro . Fenner , the W . M . elect of the ' Urn . n

Lodge , Avbose working Avas greatly appreciated by the assembled brethren . Bro . Isaac will rehearse the n remonv of instnlla'inn next Monday evening . He being the present W . M . of the Kingsland Lodge , we look forward to a great treat .

Sandgate Lodge, No. I436.

York Lodge , No . 236 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge viis held nt York , ou Monday , tho 19 th inst . Present : —Brng . W . H . Imiforth W . M ., Pa * t Masters J . Todd Treasurer , T . B . Whytehead , nd G . Balmford ; Bros . G . 0 . Padel W . M . Hill , L . Mniphy W . M . ¦ U . Patrick's Military Lodge , M . Rooke S . W ., J . S . Rymor J . W ., 1 1 . Garbnft . S . D ., W . Draper J . D ., G . Kirby Secretary , and the rest of

• ho Officers , together with several other members nnd visitors , I'nongst whom Avere Bros . IT . Wlmlh-y P . M . and Treasnrer Integrity lf > 3 and . 1 . Wood Antiquity 178 . The minutes having been cou'irmed , Bro . Todd P M . proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . T . J . ' ? ussell , who hud acted as Steward for tho Lodgo nr the Bovs ' Pestival , nnd had taken up a li * t of thirty guineas . This brought

ho contributions of the Lodge close np to 100 guineas , so that he mated ere long the W . M . of the Lodge would bo a Vice-President of the Institntion . Bro . Todd then moved that a vote of condolence from the Lodge be forwar ' ed to tho family of their late Brother John Hervey Past Grand Secretary , Avho had lately died , and Avho had done such good service to the Craft , and was an honorary

member of the Lodge . Both these resolutions Avere carried . Bro , Todd having left the Lodge , Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M . proceeded to move a resolution that a Committeo be appointed to settle the form of a presentation to Bro . J . Todd P . M . and Treasurer , whose services to the Lodge had beon so great , and ivho had for five years acted as Secretary and for about two years as Treasurer , and who

had spared neither time nor trouble to advance the interests of the Lodge . He ( the proposer ) Avas not an advocate for the presentation of Past Master ' s jewels as a regular thing , but he thought that somo special recognition should be made of the services of a brother who had certainly done more for the York Lodge than any other member now conneeted with it . The resolution was supported by Bros . Balmford P . M ., Rymer J . W ., J . Hollins , T . J . Russell , and others

and carried unanimously . A candidate for Freemasonry was proposed , and the Lodge was closed . At the table of refreshment many toasts were honoured , and the proceedings of the evening Avere varied by the singing of Bros . Lee , Todd , Murphy , Gainforth , and others . Bro . Todd , in the course of somo remarks on the Charities , said that le hoped next year the efforts of the Lodge wonld be directed in favour of the Girls' Schools , and that he himself hoped to represent the Lodge at its Festival in 1881 .

St . John ' s Lodge , No . 673 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday 6 th July , at the Masonio Hall , Liverpool . Bros . Lewis Herman W . M ., Joseph Ball S . W ., Charles Marsh J . W ., Thomas Clark P . M . P . G . S . W . Treas ., W . T . May P . M . Sec , Henry Marshall S . D ., Biobard Whitehead J . D ., J . T . Callow P . G . Treas . P . M . D . C , S . W . H . HalseS . S ., D . J . Parry J . S ., W . A . Lake Assist . S ., Georgo Godfrey

I . G ., W . H . Ball Tyler ; Bros . David Jackson P . M ., W . Brackenbury I . P . M ., J . Hocken P . M . ; H . BnrroAvs , Thomas Roberts , H . Nelson , J . B . Banting , and upwards of twenty P . M . ' s and other Visitors . The business comprised the installation of theW . M ., by Bro . Thomas Roberts P . M ., and investiture of Officers as above . Two gentlemen were initiated , and a P . M . ' s jeAvel was presented to Bro . W . Brackenbury . The banquet and picnic took place on the following day .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held at the Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , tho 20 th July . Bros . Clark W . M ., Carr S . W ., Smyth J . W ., Brasted S . D ., TaylorI . G ., J . Lorkin Secretary , 0 . Lorkin Acting Preceptor , Dallas , & c . After

preliminaries Bro . Dallas Avas interrogated and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , the W . M . giving the traditional history , Bro . J . Lorkin worked the 3 rd section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge Avas resumed to the first degree , and Bro , Carr Avas elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —On Monday , the 12 th instant , a regular meeting of this Lodge was held at York . There was a larger attendance of members than usual , the W . M . having issued formal invitations to the Masters and Brethren of the St . Germain Lodge ( Selby ) and the Anchor Lodge ( Northallerton ) to partake of

the hospitality of the Lodge . The invitation was accepted by both Lodges , but at the last moment a telegram Avas received from Selby stating that circumstances had arisen to stop the party . Tho W . M . of the Falcon Lodge No . 1337 ( Bro . C . Palliser P . M . ) was , however , present Avith several other visitors . Bro . C . G . Padel W . M . occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M .

P . P . G . D . C , R . W . Hollon P . M . P . G . S . B ., G . Balmford P . M . P . P . G . O

Treasnrer , J . T . Seller S . W ., George Simpson J . W ., J . Kay Secretary , W . P . Husband Assistant Secretary , W . York as S . D ., W . J , Girling as J . D ., A . T . B . Turner M . C ., O . Marshall Organist , J , Blenkin I . G ., J . E . Wilkinson Steward , P . Pearson Tyler , W . B . Dyson , Thorpe , Ware , Walker , BroAvn , Blackstone , Stnbbs , A'kinson , W . W . Whytehead 236 , . T . Tissiman 236 , W . Flim . Ara 318

I . C , R . Graham Alexandra 1065 , J . Wood Antiquity 178 , E . J . de Salis Aldershot Camp 1331 , & e ., & c . The minnte-i having been read , the Lodge was raised to the third degree , and Bios . Chapman and Pexton Avero made Master Masons by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M . The Lodge having been again lowered to the first degree , Mr . B . Stephenson was dn ' y initiated bv the VV . M .

Several letters of apology tor absence Avere read bv the Secretary , amongst others from the I . P . M . Bro . J . S . Cumberland , who was absent in London , nndeivoii . g medio-il treatment , and great sympathy wa- * expressed AV T t . h that nrv st aitive and pormlnr brother . Several ortSeiiiatiuns Avere made to the L-. dge . Bros . Balmf-id and

Whvrehi-a . 'i g , ne'hctr lespeanvo portraits framed ; Bro . Whytehead gavo s »» tri « bound volumes of the Ma- 'onic Magazine ; and on behalf of Bro . Ward ( eonfined to his h .-rf hy illness ) , three framed photographs ; ¦ ind on behalf of th- Provincial Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , his lordship ' s portrait in a handsome frame ; Bro . Husband gave a large photograph of an ancient view of the City of York . The