Everton Lodge, No. 823.

vegetables , and every ono enjoyed tho capital repast ; provided , while the proceedings wero enlivened by somo good selections from harp , lute and violin . AVhilo the room is being re-arranged , wo will for a few miuutes explore tho surrounding scoue . Tho spot where our party assembled is on an elevation commanding a view of the charming Vale Royal . The eye glances away in the distance , over mead

and woodland , and the mind discerns tho renowned old City of Chester . Thero , standing out in bold relief , wo recognise tho grand old Cathedral tower , and nearer still , aud to tho right , is seen the Storm-beaten St . John ' s Chnrch , many other points of interest aro discernible ; on the right of us , in tho rich plains of Cheshire , the locality of Eaton Hall is indicated by the fine clock tower which

now and thou gleams out brightly , as the tleecy clouds pass over the mid-day sun . Iu tho front , aud to tho left of us , rise grandly the natural bulwarks of Cynny , whoso every iuch of ground is replete with historic renown ancl deeds of valour , wrought by a noble and unconquered race . Those sous of AVales no longer make tho mighty mountains and deep defiles resound with their warlike cries , but , by

houest , peaceful toil , are content to till aud draw from mother earth the fruit of labour . To add to the delight of all , and make this picturesque and charmiug retreat so truly enjoyable , we are favoured with a day which may be termed warm but nofc oppressive , a bright and clear atmosphere without a glaring sunshine , aud a gentle breeze just strong enough to waft the sweet perfume of wild flowers and

the odours of new mown hay from tho plains beneath . But tho musicians are ready , and our brethren are standing to order with their fair companions , and , afc the given signal from our genial Director of Ceremonies , Bro . Boulton , away they merrily trip . Dance follows dance , and a merry time is spout until tea is announced . This meal , like the former , is admirably served . Indeed , too much praise

cannot be given the Stewards for their indefatigable exertions . It must have beeu an amplo recompense for their trouble that tho brother Stewards , in due course , wero favoured by being waited on by the ladies . The secret of tho success of this admirably arranged picnic is owing to the efficiency of the Committee , which consisted of Bros . Ashmore , Houlding , Wilson , Beesley and Boulton ,

tho latter brother acting as Secretary . Bro . Casey , of Lodge No . 1086 , also ably assisted . When we consider thafc upwards of 250 guests safc down , we must add thafc everything was done in accord with the discipline and zeal which so eminently characterises the Everton Lodge . Moreover , the Great AVestern Railway executive must be thanked for the special arrangements so considerately made

by them . By 9 . 45 p . m . all were safely deposited at Liverpool , the return journey having been accomplished while ifc was yefc light . It was pleasing to hear the expressions of delight with this most enjoyable trip . Ere we conclude , we mast wish the Everton Lodge every prosperity , and to each brother in his daily vocation health , wealth and happiness .

Temple Chapter , No . 1094 . —The regular Convocation was held at one Masonic Temple , Hope-sfcreefc , Liverpool , on tbe 23 rd instant . Present—Comps . It . Washington M . E . Z ., It . C . Yelland H ., J . VV . Burgesa J ., D . A . Davis S . E ., J . Pemberton P . Z . Treas ., J . H . Bradshaw P . S ., R . B . Burgess A . S ., T . Shaw Z . as S . N ., Peter Ball Janitor , and Comps . P . Macmuldrow I . P . Z . and P . G . S . N ., John

Cribbin , R . Upton , S . Gordon , J . C . Fish , Thos . Gray , & c . j Visiting Comps . S . M . Davies 16 G . R . C ., Thomas Shaw Z . 823 , J . Skeat P . Z . 216 P . G . O ., William Avis 580 . The Chapter was opened in ancient form , and tho minutes of the last regular Convocation read , declared correct , and ratified . On a proposition by Ex-Comp . Pern , berton , which was promptly seconded , a sum of Eve pounds was voted

from the funds of the Chapter for a benevolent object . On the suggestion of the M . E . Principal , there being no candidate present for exaltation , Comp , J . gave the lecture of his high office , and was followed by Comp . H ., both doing their work most creditably . The M . E . Z . followed with the beautiful aud difficult Ritual of his office , and performed his task with impressiveness and power , entitling him

to be called one of the first R . M . Masons in the town . Working without a candidate and with one , are two different things j and it is much to be regretted that we have again to chronicle a visit to a Liverpool Chapter where there was no exaltation . We know there are many candidates on the lists ; that it will bo a busy time for

Officers in the various Chapters during the comiug month or two , and wo are snro any visitor from the FKEEMASON ' S CHIIONICI . 1- will receive a cordial reception , The Chapter was solemnly closed , and by command of the M . E . Z . the Companions were invited to refreshment .

Tredegar Locige of Instruction , Wo , 1625—Met at the Royal Hotel , Mile-end-road , ou Monday the 22 nd inst . Bro . Cole acted as W . M ., Rawley S . AV ., Frankel J . W ., Gottheil P . M ., G . Hollington Sec , Hubbard l . G . Tho W . M . very efficiently rehearsed tho initiation ceremony . A well deserved voto of thanks was proposed to him by Bro . Gottheil , who complimented Bro . Cole upon his remarkable progress in tho short time he had been a member of

tho Craft . Bro . Hollington , S . W . of the Mother Lodge , in which Bro . Cole was initiated , seconded the proposition with much cordiality , and remarked that he had watched with groat pleasure and gratification the efforts of Bro Colo in perfecting himself in the work in which ho succeeded so well . Taere was no doubt ho would ultimately become a shining light in the Lodge . Bro . Eawley will be AV . M . on Monday next , Lodge meets at 8 p . m .

Death.

DEATH .

0 * f Saturday , tha SOtJi July , at Belsize-terrace , Htwnpate & 'l , AY'IAUJ * Ksi & i agQ'l ?§¦

The Consecration Of The Ezra, No. 1489, And Metropolitan, No. 1507, Chapters.

THE CONSECRATION OF THE EZRA , No . 1489 , AND METROPOLITAN , No . 1507 , CHAPTERS .

OWING to tho great pressure on our space last week , we regret to say wo wore unable to insert auy account of theso auspicious events in R . A . Masonry . Auspicious they undoubtedly aro , for they show unmistakably that the Royal Arch is surely and continuously incroas . ing in the estimation of Craftsmen . The consecration of the Metropolitan Chapter took place ou Thursday , tho 11 th inst ., at tho

Metropolitan Club , Pentonville-road , the performance of the ceremony boing entrusted to our respected Comp . James Terry Prov . G . D . of Ceremonies , Herts , who was assisted in hia important functions by Compi . Joseph Smith as H . and Thomas A . Adams as J . Thore were present Comps . James Willing jun ., J . R . Stacey , and W . J . Ferguson Z ., H . and J . designate respectively , together with Comps . AV . M .

Stiles , C . AV . Hudson , II . H . Child , B . H . Swallow , J . J . Michael and C . B . Payae . Haviug performed tho ceremony of consecration with all due solemnity , ancl in his usual impressive manner , Comp . Torry proceeded to instal the three principals , Comps . Stiles aud Hudson being subsequently invested as Scribes K . aud N \ , and Comp . Child as Sojourner , whilo Comp . Barnes was elected aud invested as Janitor .

A voto of thanks , with the further compliment of honorary motnborship , was nnanimonsly voted to Comp . Torry , who , as usual , very gracefully acknowledged it . The Chapter haviug been closed , tho Companions adjourned to banquet , aud ou tho removal of the cloth , tho customary Loyal aud Masonic toasts wore givou with praise , worthy brevity and responded to most cordially . The Companions at

length separated , after having spent ono of the most agreeable evenings in tho recollection of those present . Tho Consecration of tho Ezra Chapter , No . 1489 , took placo . ' ; tho Hall of tho Metropolitan Societies' Asylum , Balls Pond-road , Dalston , on Friday , tbo 12 fch insfc ., at tho hour of 4 p . m . Thoro was a numerous gathering of Companions , the duties of

consecration haviug beon entrusted to Comp . Johu Hervey tho esteemed Grand Scribo E ., who was assisted by Comp . H . G . Buss P . Z ., Grand Standard Bearer , aud Comp . Jas . Terry Z . No . 223 , Prov . G . D . of Cerms . Herts . The ceremony haviug boon duly performed , Comp . Hervoy iustalled Comps . J . E . AValford , Wm . Stephens , and T . Hastings Miller , the three Principals Designate as M . E . Z ., H ., and

J . respectively . The Officers were then appointed and invested , after which 'Comp . AValford proposed a vote of thanks to Comp . Hervey and his able coadjutors for their kindness in presiding over tho important functions of the day , and to thafc he added a motion that the privileges of honorary membership should also be conferred on the worthy Companions . The motion having been passed unanimously and the compliment acknowledged in suitable terms , and

what other business remained to be done having been disposed of , the Chapter was closed and the Companions adjourned to the banquet . Among the most noteworthy toasts were those of the Consecrating Officers and the M . E . Z ., which were received with enthusiasm and responded to by those concerned with great warmth of feeling . AVe trust that Ezra , and its companion Chapter , the Metropolitan , may have a long ancl prosperous career before them .

Surrey Masonic Club Entertainment.

SURREY MASONIC CLUB ENTERTAINMENT .

THE Musical and Dramatic Costume Recital by Mr . F . H . Mackliu of the Duke ' s Theatre aud other artists , which was fixed for the 17 th instant , proved a very successful entertainment , and thouajh the Hall was not so full as it might have been , the attendance must be described as respectable , having regard to the intense heat of the weather . The arrangements , which had been entrusted to Bro . James Stevens ,

Honorary Secretary of the Club , were well planned , and as well carried out , and tho audieuco dispersed , evidently well pleased with what had been done both for their entertainment and comfort . Part I . of the programme commenced with an overture by Madame Armytage Cooper , and this was followed by a selection played in cha . racter from tho Happy Pair , the parts of Mr . and Mrs . Honeytou

being well sustained by Mr . L . Earle and Miss Grace Armytage respectively . Mr . C . H . Jesse having sung Green ' s song , entitled " Somebody , " and Mr . It . Markby having very successfully recited Edgar Poe ' s well-known poem of " Tho Raven , " Miss Grace Armytage delighted the audience with her rendering of " Thy Face , " a song by Marriott . Mr . E . Campbell's Imitations of Popular Actors were very

successful , aud were well and justly applauded . The Second Part began , like tho first , with au overture by Madame Armytage Cooper , after which Mr . R . Markby as John Miklmay , and Mr . F . H . Mackliu as Captain Hawkesley , played in a selection from Still Waters Run Deep . Beautiful Roses , gracefully and artistically sung by Miss Graca Armytage , was followed by the song of The Untidy Family . Mr . Macklin ( Modus ) and Miss Agnes

Leonard ( Helen)—the lady being also of the Duke's Theatre , and liko Mr . Macklin , appearing by permission of Mr . J . Mortimer—appeared in scenes taken from acts IV . and V . of the well-known play , by Sheridan Kuowles , of the Hunchback , aud their rendering of their respective parts was worthy of all praise . God Save the Queen brought the programme to a close , and wo cannot but congratulate the Club and its energetic Secretary , Bro . Jas . Stevens , on tho success of the evening .

LIBRAKI * . —Tho Voice of Masonry is pleased to know that tho Craffc , at Richmond , A a ., aro earnestly working in behalf of thoir library , Pbey are awake to tho idea of being Readimj Masons and not wanting in general Masonio intelligence . Let all who can , lend them a help ,