Notices Of Meetings.

ment , at which Bro . T . Casely W . M . elect presided iu a very efficient manner . Ample justice haviug beon done to the the good things provided by Bro . Baker , the Loyul toasts were given and responded to in a very hearty manner . Bro . Cooper P . M . then proposed the health ot the W . M . elect . The toast was duly honoured . Bro . Casely in

responding thanked Bro . Cooper for the flattering terms in which he had spoken of him ; he assured the brethren that he would do his best to promote the prosperity of the Kingsland Lodge . He was speaking as W . M . in prospective ; and trusted to have the same steady support from tho members that had been given to hia

predecesser * . Tim Initiites'toast followed ; thi 3 was heartily received . In reply each of tho newly-made brethren stated their intention of doing their host to become good Masons , aud in time useful members of tho Lodge . Tho Visitors' toast was next on the list ; it was received with tho usual honour by the Kingsland brethren . The

Visitors in res-ponding all assured the W . M . elect of their appreoiation of the manner in which the work had been done in the Lodge ; also of their kind reception at the hospitable board . All wished the Lodge coniinued success , aud a happy year of offioe to Bro . Casely . The P . M . ' s toast followed ; this was well responded to ;

as waa also the Officers of the Lodge . The Tyler's toast brought a very enjoyable evening to a close . The Visitors were : —Bros . Flack W . M . Beadon Lodge , E . Woodman P . M . Citadel , Bayne 3

of Citadel , Leouw S . W . Barnato Lodge , F . J . Holden Regent a Park , Omholtz of the Yarra Yarra Lodge , N . S . W . The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by the harmony of Bros . Baynes ( Organist ) , Simon , Gammon , and Dee .

THE FREDERICK WEST LODGE , No . 2222 .

THE individual who formulated the institution known as a " Picnic " deserves—so we have heard it said—a nioho in the Temple of Fame . We aro willing to concede this ; bat we must claim also " front seats" for the successful organisers , whosoever they may be , who undertake the management on these festive

occasions . Well , woll ; we aro reminded by a fair face at our olbow that wo need not " olaim" anything specially for them , they will assuredly get their deserts , and unstinted praiao will be lavished on them should success attend their efforts . In any case this seemed to be the general idea on Tuesday

last , when the members of this newly consecrated Lodge celebrated their first picnic , for proud indeed must Bro . Fred Lockett have been to listen to tho complimentary remarks heard on all hands at the success that had attended his efforts as organizer of the trip now nnder notice . Brother John Mayo , too , to whom had been entrusted

tho catering for the party , must also be congratulated ; throughout tha clay not a single contretemps arose to mar the enjoyment of the party . Tho members of the Lodge , headod by their popular Worshipful Master , Bro . It . T . Elsam , had decided that a water excursion should bo the distingnishing feature of the day ' s proceedings , and

Bro . F . Lockett and Bro . John Mayo were empowered to make the necessary arrangements . These brethren at once secured the com - modious steam launch " The Princess Beatrice , " for a trip up the river . Accordingly , afc 10 a . m . this well-appointed craft was to be found at the landing stage of the Sun Hotel , Kingston ,

and here the Kingston contingent took their seats . Hampton Court was the first appointed stopping place , and here the brethren from London , with their ladies , and those friends to whom Hampton offered special facilities , joined the party . When fairly on tho way , card parties were organised , and soon " Whist , " " Nap , "

and " Crib , " were in full swing . For those who were musically inclined , a capital piano had been requisitioned , and those who felt inclined to exerciso their vocal abilities found ready accompanists , while those who desired to spend the time in whispering soft nothings into willing ears had fair

opportunity tor so disporting themselves . Shepperton was soon reached , and here several of the party made land to give a " tnrn " to a popular brother who rules a " roost" at this wellknown riverside resort . At Shepperton Lock the " straya" rejoined the party , aud then , so soon as a start had been again effected

luncheon was served . Now it was suggested the ladies should be served first , but the fair ones scarcely realised the desirability of even a temporary separation from those they favoured , consequently where all were so essentially of ono mind , a departure from the original plan was soon agreed upon . The wisdom of this

arrangement manifested itself ; the caterers , wise judges as they are , had made ample arrangements , and a substantial luncheon was enjoyed by all . In due course , Chertsey , Staines , and New Windsor , were reached . At the latter place a brief sojourn was made , and then tho whistle gave warning that the party were about to make the

return journey . On reaching Bro . Mayo ' s well-appointed hostelry , the Castle , the guests found ample accommodation had been made for their "brush up , " and then the bell summoned for dinner which was admirably served by Bro . Mayo and hia wellappointed staff . On the removal of tho cloth two or three toasts

were given , tho W . M ., Bro . Elsain , who presided , expressing his satisfaction aud that of his friends at the admirable way in which the arrangements had been conceived and carried out and expressing a hope that this , the first , would not be the last similar gathering the members of tho Lodge would find

themselves engaged upon . The Lodge room was then cleared , and later the votaries of Terpsichore indulged themselves to their hearts' content . A capital band had beon provided , and thia feature of the proceedings was voted not the least enjoyable of what had previously been declared a thoroughly successful day ' s

e . ijoyment . Unfortunately , through a mishap , wo are unable to give <••complete lis-fc of thoso who participated , but we give the names of soaie who ware present : —Brother R . T . and Mrs . ] Elsam ; Bro . Abel and Mrs . Laurence , and Mrs . Laurence jun . ; Bro . William

*' -: id Miss Lane ; Bro . John , Mrs . and Miss Mayo ; Bros . Mayo ( 2 ); I ' ro . John and MK . Filler ; Bro . Fredk . Lockett , Bro . W . W . and ' Mis . Morgan ; Bro . W . H . Hooper ; BIT . aud Miss Doyle , In all there were upwards of forty who took part in the proceedings .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

— : o : — PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DORSET .

^ PHE Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons - * - of England for the Province of Dorset took place at the Masonic Hall , Wimborne , on Thursday , the 16 th inst .

The Grand Superintendent of the Province Companion J . M . P . Montagu presiding in the chair of Z . The Provincial Graud Superintendent appointed hia Officers for the ensuing year , as follows : —

Comp . E . C . Pelly Hooper - - H . W . Barlow-Morgan - - J . J . Sherren . - - S . E . W . D . Dugdale - - - S . N . Rev . W . Mortimer Heath - Treasurer A . W . Ward - •- Registrar

Z . Milledge ... Principal Sojourner J . E . Stroud - - - 1 st Assistant Sojourner R . Cox .. .. 2 ad Assistant Sojourner W . E . Brennand - - - Sword Bearer E . C . Long - - . Janitor In addition to the above there were present Companions

Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke Grand Scribe E . of England , W . J . Fletcher , J . Whitehead Smith , Nosworthy P . G . C . Somerset , A . C . Todd , H . A . Lawton , J . Wallingford P . G . C . Hants and Isle of Wight , H . Baverstock , J . S . Webb , Toleman , C . H . Watts Parkinson . Svmonds , and

Haylett . After the transaction of Provincial Grand Chapter business , the Companions adjourned to a banquet in the large Masonic Hall .

Patriotic Chapter, No. 51.

PATRIOTIC CHAPTER , No . 51 .

AT the quarterly meeting , on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., the follow * ing companions wore elected Officers for the ensuing year : — George Harrison M . E . Z ., Thomas G . Mills H ., J . T . Bailey J ., Thos J . Railing P . Z . P . G . Sw . B . Eng ., P . G . S . E . Essex , S . E ., R , D . Popple , ton S . N ., Thomas Rix P . Z . P . P . G . Sw . B . Treasurer , A . S . B . Spar , ling P . S ., Chas . Osmond P . P . G . O . 1 st A . Soj ., Rev . W . Morgan Jones 2 nd A . Soj ., S . Munson and Arthur Wright Janitors .

Masonic Emblems.

MASONIC EMBLEMS .

The Lambskin reminds us to lead a pure life , The Gauge to divide well our time , The Gavel divests us of envy and strife , And prepares us for joys more sublime .

The Plumb to walk upright before God and man , The Square ia morality ' s guide , The Level directs us through life ' s fleeting span To the Land over Death ' s darkling tide .

The Corn-pass doth cirourascribo all vain desires , Restraining each passion in bond ; The Trowel speaks kindness—affection inspires Whenever a sufferer is found .

These , these were our emblems in days now grown old , All others are Shadow and Show , Whether Emerald , or Agate , or Topaz or Gold ; The Amethyst , or Cameo .

Then , Brothers , don't wear them—if you're good and true , You need not a label of gold ; If you think they ' re all Masons who keep them in view , You'll find yourselves wretchedly sold .

These little gold trinkets—they never can show That you ' ve been in the Freomasons' Hall , The thousands who wear them , as doubtless you know , Were never true Masons at » ll .

I ve seen Ragamuffins , with ferrefcty eyes , On whosf ? cheek bloomed the rum-bud so fair , And with veins on their noses gigantic in size , Who wore a gold compass and square .

Mark how inconsistent to thus advertise Yonr possession of secrets most rare , To challenge tho gaze of inquisitive eyes With a little gold compass and square .

Then , Brothers , don ' t wear them—your emblems should be Most deeply engraved ou the heart . Truth , Temperance and Virtue—a live Charity , Those emblems of onr Ancient Art . ' —Michigan Freemason .

Marriage.

MARRIAGE .

WOODFIEIiD—MORGAN . —On the 18 th instant , at St . Lnke' 3 , Camden Town I GEORGE WAI / EER , second snn oE 15 . WOODVIEI , !) , Esq ,, to GRACE BUZ * ' y eldest daughter oi ' Uro . \ V . W . MOBCIAIT . ' '