Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

THE FREDERICK WEST LODGE , No . 2222 . THIS popular Lodge celebrated its Second Annual Ladies' Excursion on Tuesday last , the 20 th inst . In the early morning the prospects of the party—having regard to the weather—were anything bnt promising ; a heavy gale prevailed almost all over England during Monday night , and the downpour of rain in the morning of Tuesday was almost sufficient to damp the ardour

of the most venturesome . However , the brethren of the " Four Twos" do their spiriting in no porfunctory fashion ; what tbey undertake they enter npon thoroughly , and with suoh a spirit pervading their " chiefs , " success is almost certain to follow . This was eminently tho case on the oocasion under notice . The

Frederiok West may be said to be almost a "family" Lodge ; we have therein three Hughes , three Lanes , and three Mayos ; and this in a membership of something nnder five and twenty . The Lodge was consecrated on the 22 nd December 1887 , and Bro . R . T . Elsnm P . M . 201 , Ac , was its first Worshipful Master . Brother John

Hughes P . M . 901 now wields tho gavel , and he has associated with him in the government of tho Lodge his Brothers David and Daniel , who respectively occupy the chairs of Senior and Junior Warden . The Lodge holds its meetings at Bro . John Mayo ' s noted hostelry , the CaBtle Hotel , East Molesey , and when thia fact is under

consideration in connection with a "Ladies' Day , " no marvel that " Silvery Thames " should be requisitioned for their delectation and enjoyment . The programme of the day was drawn somewhat on the lines laid down for last year ' s outing , and embodied a trip on a steam launch , with luncheon on board ; a " call " at some noted

house of entertainment up the river , and then back to Bro . Mayo ' s , where the banquet was to be served ; the day's festivities to be brought to a close by the fair ladies and their devoted swains exercising themselves in the mazy dance . The Brothers Hughes were early upon the scene , and about 11 a . m . the party took to tbe water , and

a Btart was effected . Amongst those present were the W . M . Bro . J . and Mrs . Hughes ; the S . W . Bro . David and Mrs . David Hughes , with the J . W . Bro . Daniel Hughes . The I . P . M . was accompanied by Mra . Elsam ; whilst others of the party comprised Bro . Idiens ( 2045 ) and Miss Sanders , Bro . Watkins ( 901 ) and Mrs . Watkins , Mr . T .

Elsam and the Misses ( three ) Elsam , Mr . and Mra . Dawson , Brother Thomas , Bro . Sum Hewett ( 1614 ) and Mrs . Hewett , Bro . Horace White ( P . M . 1257 ) aud Mm . White , Br .. . J . Piller ( 2222 ) and Mra Piller , Bro . and Mrs . Parrott , BroB . John and Joseph Mayo and Miss Mayo , Bro . Barton ( 946 ) nnd Mrs . Barton , Mr . Kheppard ,

Mr . Tribe , Bro . Bennett ( 2222 ) , Bro . W . Lane ( P . M . 1638 , & c ) , Bro . Le Fevre , Bro . Watts ( 1219 ) and Mrs . Watt * , Bro . F . Lockett ( 2222 ) , Bro . W . W . Morgan ( P . M . 211 ) , & e . Notwithstanding the guBts of wind thnt prevailed throughout tbe dny , the water trip was thoroughly enjoyed ; tho rain fortunately kept off . Tbe " Priucess

Beatrice , " the steam lauuch encaged for the occasion , is roomy and well appointed , while the creature comforts of the assembly had been adequately provided for by Bro . John Mayo and his assistants . Music , of course , had been considered an essential , and this was well supplied by the baud of Mr . Neave ( of Molesey ) , whose efforts in

this regard are always appreciated . As wo have already stated , a speoial feature of the day was the " friendly call , " and for this occasion the " Pack Horse" at Staines was the favoured spot . At this popular resort our party was recoived by one of the proprietors ( the Brothers Raynor ) , who , with his wife , gavo their

gueHts a cordial greeting . Hero a vocal concert was improvised , and a friendly glass qnnffed to our good friends the Brothers Raynor , with ihe hope that tho venture they have embarked in at Staines may result profitably , and that they may be as successful as public caterers aa in days past they proved themselves to be as public

entertainers . But the signal for tho return journey has been given ; the Bhip must again be taken , and now we have as a companion vessel tbe popular Oxford boat , which for the nonce shares with us the locks from Staines to Molesey . Back at the Castle , the order is for a wash and a brush up , and

then Brother John Mayo serves the banquet This was of an eminently recherc h e character ; the quality of the viands was of the best , while the cooking and service was perfection . On the removal of the cloth , the Loyal toast was given , and was cordially greeted . Brother R . T . Elsam , in brief terms , submitted the health

of tbe W . M ., and gracefully recognised the efforts Bro . John Hughes had made for tho happiness and comfort of tbe party . Bro . John Hughes suitably replied , and after the services of Bro . Lockett ( dubbed for the occasion , by au irreverent brother , "the ubiquitous

Freddy ) bad been commended , Bro . John Mayo was complimented , and then the room was cleared for dancing , which was kept up with spirit till 1 a . m . For ourselves—we cauuot now so well stand theso long hours as in days of yore—it was with reluctance we loft the genial assembly , by the II" 5 p . m . train from Hampton Court .

KINGS WOOD LODGE , No . 2278 .

rpHE regular meeting of this Lodge was hold at Elstree , on Thura-- * - day , tho Sth inst ., under the presidency of the acting I . P . M ., Bro . John Fetch , supported by Bros . E . Bliukhorn , H . T . Nell acting S . W ., George T . Chretien acting J . W ., W . Ball Secretary , C . M . Coxoi ) S . D ., T . C . Borg acting J . D ., W . H . Aplin I . G ., G . Conchman

Tyler , T . Williams Assist . Tyler , R . W . Nicole , E . H . Moore , and J . W . Rattenbury , and the following visitors : —Bros . T . C . Berg I . P . M . 1613 , T . A . Blyth 1801 , J . Copestick P . M . 869 P . P . G . W . Herts , T . H . Martin W . M . 1385 , S . Scott-Young W . M . 226 , R . Wright P . S . W . 454

( S . C . ) , Newfoundland , A . Rodger P . S . W . 454 ( S . C ) , Newfoundland , and L . H . Ingram Lodgo Kilwinning , Ontario . The Lodgo having been opened , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . E . II . Moore , R . W . Nicholl , and T . Williams were raised to the degree of M . M . The ceremony iu the

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case of the two first named brethren waa ably performod by the Secretary Bro . W . Ball , by hia wish . Bro . J . W . Rattenbury waa passed to the degree of F . C . The candidate for initiation was un * ablo to attend . Ue will , therefore , present himself at the next meeting . The names of two gentlemen , candidates for initiation ,

were proposed and seconded , and that of one brother as a joining member . This completing the business , tho Lodgo waa closed . Tho brethren afterwards reassembled for the banquet , aud the W . M . proposed tho customary toasts , coupling with that of the Provincial Graud Master aud the Prov . Grand Officers tho name of Bro .

Copestick P . P . G . W ., assuring him of the pleasure it gave the Lodge at any time to receive visits from the Provincial Grand Officers . Bro . Copestick , in reply , thanked tho brethren for tho hearty reoeption accorded to the toast . He eulogised the Provincial Grand Master for the services he rendered to Freemasonry in his Province ,

aud trusted that the Kingswood Lodgo might , at no very distant date be again honoured by the presence of the Prov . Grand Master , Bro T . F . Halpoy , M . P . This remark was very warmly received . Bro . E . Blinkhorn proposed tho hoalth of the acting W . M ., which was replied to . Tho Worshipful Master then proposed the health of the Visitors ,

saying it was with a large amount of pleasure that thoy welcomed their visitors on that occasion ; they were dolighted to havo the opportunity of extoudiug such hospitality as was within their means to distinguished bretbreu of the Province , from London , and from our diataut colonies , and hoped that it might often bo thoir privilege

to do so . Thoy had vinitors that evening who had been amongst them befcro—notably , Bro . Scott-Youug , who had again so kindly assisted in tho musical arrangements , and to whom thoy were much iudebted . He was also pleased to welcome tbe Worshipful Master of another Lodge in tho Province , Bro . Martin 1385 . This toast was

received very heartily . Bro . Wright 454 ( S . C ) , Newfoundland , in reply , said it was the second time he had visted the Kingswood Lodge , and he might tell the brethren that whenever he was on this side of the Atlantic , if he did not receive an invitatiou to visit them he should feel aggrieved . He was delighted to be present . Bro . Rodger ,

of the same Lodge , also spoko iu very cordial terms of the kmdly feelings shown them by tbeir brethren in the old country . Bro . Scott-Young W . M . 226 said lie was becoming a frequent visitor . He was pleased to meet apaiu the brethren from tbe colonies , as their pre ° ence showed the universality of the science . He complimented

the Lodge on tho woik done . Bro . Ingram , Ontario , thanked the bretbreu for the roceptiou accorded them . He waa much impressed by the woikiuguu this side , as well as by the kiudiy welcomes he received . Ho could not sny that Freemasonry would make a bad man a good ono , but he w ; i 3 convinced that it would make a good man a

butter one . Bros . Copostick , Martin , Berg , and Blyth also briefly acknowledged tho o ¦ mpliuieut . The W . M . proposed tho Treasurer aud Secretary . Ho i egret ted the abaeuoe of their worthy Treasurer , Bro . Pheasant , through indisposition ; he could only say of him that ho was a splendid Otliuer of tho Lodge , aud kuow well how to take

caie of the fuudd . Bro . W . Ball replied , thanking the brethren on behalf of the Treasurer . For himself , ho was about to cross tha Atlautic again , and should , unfortunately , be absent at the next meeting . Ho hoped the brethren would think of him when theTyler ' a toast was given—uot as a poor and distreased brother , but aa one who

doaired a speedy roturu to hia uative land . The health of the Officers having boon given and acknowledged , Bro . Wright , Newfoundland , claimed indulgence from the W . M . ou behalf of the visitors . They had received so much kindness from the brothrou that thoy could not sepmato without driuking with the utmost heartiness aud

goodwill—Prosperity to tho Kingswood Lodge . Tne W . M . bciofly thanked the visitors for their good wishes , so ably expressed . Tho Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings , tfros . Scott-Young , Blyth , Mooro , and Bliukhorn assisted in promotiug the harmony of tho evoning , by coutributiug some excellent songs , aud the meeting proved a very pleasant aud aucceasful one .

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcester will be held in the Town Hall , Stourport , on Wednesday , the 11 th day of September , at 12 o ' clock at noon . The R . W . Brother Sir Edmund A . II . Lecbmere , Bart ., M . P ., is the Provincial

Grand Master , and W . Brother A . P . Godson , M . P ., P . G . D . England , P . Prov . G . S . W ., is the Deputy Prov . Grand Master . A banquet will be served at 4 ' 30 p . m ., at the Swan Hotel , Stourport , for which tickets ( 6 s Gd each ) may be procured from the Provincial Grand Stewards .

The members of St . Aubyn Lodge , No . 954 , had thoir annual outing on Wednesday , the 14 th inst . The brethren , with their wives aud other relatives , drove to tho Bedford Hotel , Tavistock , where a substantial luncheon was served ,

aud , after visiting the Horticultural Exhibition and viewing objects of interest in the locality , the company drove home , Devonport being reached at a quarter to eleven . Au enjoyable day was spent , in spite of the weather .

" There is not in nature anything so remotely distant from God , or so extremely opposito to Him , as a greedy and griping niggard . "

Marriage.

MARRIAGE .

SCHUMACHER—CONSTABLE . —On tfitr 27 th ult ., at St . Cyprian ' s Church , Kiruberley , South Afric ; i , WOMJEIUH HKKMANN' SCHVM . ICHEII , of Porchcstcr Lodge , fSelgravlii , Kimberlcy , to P ^ -T ASME , daughtur of Bio . JoH : t CojisiABiiB , of Kimberley , South Africa .