Royal Arch.

Comp . W . Beasley , I . P . Z ., proposed "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " whom he referred to as one of the most active Masons ot the time . They heartily greeted Comp . Hodges some years ago , had been proud of his association since , and were certain he would conduct affairs as the M . E . Z . with great credit to the chapter and satisfaction to the members . Comp . T . Hodges , M . E . Z ., expressed his indebtedness

for the kind proposition and reception of the toast . It gave him great pleasure to be in the position of M . E . Z . that night . As they knew , he had taken a very great amount of interest in every office he had held , and in every part of the work . He took just as much interest now in Masonry as when he had the proud privilege of being W . M . in the Craft . The opportunities of displaying the work of Royal Arch Masonry were few , but as far as they could see ,

there would be an opportunity in October when two or more candidates tor exaltation were anticipated . In conjunction with the H . and J . he would then have an opportunity of showing he could carry on the good old traditions of Royal Arch Freemasonry in a manner not only worthy of this chapter but also worthy of the Order . He had , therefore , much pleasure in proposing "The Health of the H . and I . "

Comps . W . Simpson , H ., and W . W . Lee , J ., replied . The M . E . Z . then gave "The I . P . Z ., " and said he knew what a zealous and good hearted fellow Comp . Beasley was . He was one of those whom they were pleased to meet , ard anxious to meet as often as possible , and one whom they esteemed very much . He ( the M . H ' . Z . ) asked the l . P . Z . to allow him to pin on his breast a P . Z . ' s jewel in rrcognition of the respect and esteem evinced for him

by every member of the chapter . They asked that it should be accepted in the spirit in which it was given and hoped that Comp . Beasley would be spared lor many years to meet them in the chapter . Comp . VV . Beasley , I . P . Z ., in response , said he felt their kindness so keenly that he was reminded of his exaltation 14 years ago . His associations with the chapter since that time had been of a most pleasing character . He was

exalted on the first night after the consecration , and he believed there only two founders remaining in the chapter . He hoped to be long associated with the chapter and prove his gratitude to the companions for their kindness . " The Visitors" having been cordially given and responded to , The M . E . Z . proposed "The P . Z . ' s . " As Treasurer , Comp . Lee , P . Z ., looked after the chapter admirably , and

kept the finances in excellent order . Comps . Payne , P . Z ., Funstan , P . Z ., and Hoit , P . Z ., were always ready to come forward and assist if necessary , and thus evince the interest they had always s-hown in the chapter . Comp . VV . H . Lee , P . Z ., Treas ., returned thanks , and expressed his satisfaction at the very happy manner in which

the chapter was being conducted at the present time . Speaking more particularly as Treasurer , he could say the funds were in a most prosperous condition , and , in fact , the chapter was never in a better state . "The Officers" was given , and the Janitor's toast terminated a very pleasant and enjoyable evening .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Rose and Lily Chapter ( No . 79 ) . —The meeting for the annual election of the M . W . S . and Treasurer took place on the 22 nd ult ., at 33 , Goldensquare , when there was a goodly attendance of members , and precisely at the hour named HI . Bro . the Viscount Molesworth . 30 ° , M . W . S ., opened the chapter , with 111 . Bro . Scurrah , as Prelate , and 111 Bros . Balfour Cockburn , 32 " , and A . R . Carter , 31 , as ist and 2 nd Generals

respectively . The Recorder , III . Bro . C Fitzgerald Matier , 32 ° , having read the minutes of the previous meeting and the same having been confirmed , the members proceeded to the election , when 111 . Brn . Scurrah was declared M . W . S . elect , and 111 . Bro . C H . Driver was again elected to the post of Treasurer .

After some business of minor importancejhad been transacted , the chapter was duly closed , the usual banquet taking place at the Cafe Royal . Amongst the brethren present we noticed III . Bros . Lardner , Main , Carman , Harry Nicholls , Lamette Pocock , Barrett , and others , and several visitors .

Summer Outing Of The Bishopsgate Lodge, No. 2396.

SUMMER OUTING OF THE BISHOPSGATE LODGE , No . 2396 .

Atthe invitation of Bro . Lieut .-Col . and Alderman H . D . Davies , I . P . M ., the members of Ihe above lodge were , on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., privileged to enjoy what one and all the company declared to be the most pleasant outing of its kind known to any of its members ( many of whom are

not unused to well-arranged excursions in their corporate caparity ) . The Alderman , who is always anxious to impart happiness to others when he can , invited all the members of the lodge to his country seat at Wateringbury in Kent , and made the most perfect arrangements to secure a pleasant day to all . The brethren assembled at Cannon-street Station in the

morning , and three special saloon carriages being provided , they proceeded to Tonbridge , where carriages were in waiting , when the party were driven through about nine miles of the " Garden of Kent" to Wateringbury Place , the winding roads opening up in its course various aspects of undulating country scenery , passing through many hop gardens and several places of interest , not the least of

which to be notrd is Hadlow Castle , near the Bourne , the seat of Sir Francis Geary , Bart ., the Lord of the Manor , a handsome Grthic building in a park of 250 acres , with a peculiarly printed tower running 170 feet high . On arrival at Wateringbury shortly after 1 p . m . the guests were received by Bro . Alderman and Mrs . Davies ,

and a delicious luncheon was provided . After luncheon , the party were escorted in different directions by the Alderman , Mrs . Davies , and Mr . Gordon Davies over the beautilul grounds and house . The estate is a very old one , and gives eviderce of having been well preserved . The extensive park has a soil of rich loam on a subsoil of rock , and exhibits some long lines and forests of prettily grouped

Summer Outing Of The Bishopsgate Lodge, No. 2396.

trees , near the terrace being some handsome avenues of conical yew trees leading on to a well laid out rosary and chalybeate spring . The lakes ; connected by waterfalls , afforded amesement to the angling portion of the party . Whilst vis ' ts to the stables , farm , and conservatories were occupying the attention of others , Conversation and tea , al fresco , on the terrace ( in which the Misses Davies joined ) afforded a congenial diversion ,

after which a tour through the handsome pillared rooms and halls , and inspection of the pictures , articles of virtue , nnd collection of curiosities , was found to be a source of very great interest . Another interesting diversion was a visit to the ancient Church of St . John the Baptist , adjoining the grounds . The register of the church dates from 1705 . It is built in the Early English and Rectangular style , with a western tower of Early English date , a low shingled

spire , and six bells , the churchyard being shaded with some fine old yew trees . A relic of peculiar interest to rrunicipal men , preserved in the vestry , is a staff called a " Bolsover , " is about three feet long , tapering to the foot , where is fixed an iron spike and shoulder , which it is said used to be fixed in the ground , and whilst thus fixed , asserted the lawful authority of the Sheriff . It is believed that there is only one other of these in existence .

The alfresco enjoyments were at a quarter to six curtailed by the sound of the dinner gong , and the brethren sat down to an exceedingly choice banquet , the following members of the lodge being present : Bros . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; C . F . Hogard . P . G . S . B . ; Henry Clarke , P . M . ; H . J . Tibbatts , W . M . ; A . J . Hollington , P . G . S ., S . W . ; S . Jacobs , P . P . G . P . Herts , J . W . ; Frederick Dadswell , Treasurer ; Milton Smith , Secretary ;

D . A . Romain . S . D . ; C . J . Thomas , J . D . ; W . Newman , I . G . ; Dr . Haskins , P . G . Org . " Essex , Org . ; H . Mead , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., D . C ; A . Wagstaff , F . M . Mercer , A . P . Little , E . F . Fitch , W . Jacob , J . A . Berther , E . H . Mead , G . E . Mead , Thos . Robinson , Dan Greenaway , Chas . Jarrett , T . J . Sturgeon , and A . J . Skipper . Dinner being ended and "The Health of the'Queen " drank , " Bro . HENRY CLARKE , P . M ., proposed "The Health of

the Host , " conveying expressions of thanks for the immense enjoyment the brethren had derived from the generous hospitality of Bro . Alderman and Mrs . Davies . At S p . m . the brethren took their seats in the carriages on the homeward drive to Tonbridge , and spent a merry hour in the saloon car iages to Cannon-street , where they arrived towards 11 p . m ., thus ending a long day's enjoyment , the longest day ( 21 st ) not being long enough to exhaust the pleasure afforded , and one which will long be remembered by the Bishopsgate Lodge .

Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.

Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . GEORGE ALFRED MYERS

P . M ., W . M . of the Doric Lodge , No . 2359 . was initiated in 1878 in the Urmston Lodge , No . 1 730 , served through every office , and was installed W . M . in 1889 . He was exalted to the Royal Arch Degree in 1884 , served in every office , and was installed M . E . Z . in 1892 . He is Senior Warden of the St . Andrew ' s Mark Lodge , No . 34 , holds office in the Royal Ark Mariners , Allied

Degrees , the Holy Order of High Priest , a prominent Knights Templar and Knight of Malta of the St . Joseph Preceptory , Manchester , and a member of the Crawford Chapter Rose Croix of H . R . D . M ., Wigan . Bro . Myers is also a Life Governor of the following Institutions : Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of . Freemasons ,. Royal

Masonic Institution for Girls , and the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . He is a Life Governor of the Alpass Benevolent Institution , West Lancashire , and a subscriber to the rest of the local charities . He was a founder of the Doric Lodge , No . 2359 , being the first Senior Deacon ; also a founder of the Palatine Lodge , No . 2447 , being the first Junior Deacon .

[ Through a little mishap at the last moment , the portrait of Bro . Myers only appeared in a portion of our issue last ' week . This accounts for our reproducing it in the whole of our impressions this week ] .

Summer Outing Of The Metropolitan Lodge, No. 1507.

SUMMER OUTING OF THE METROPOLITAN LODGE , No . 1507 .

On Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., the members , accom . panied by their ladies , spent a pleasant day on the Upper Thames , starting from Maidenhead by the

steam launch " Queen of the Thames" at 11 a . m They went as far as Henley and back , arriving about 8 p . m . at Maidenhead . The day was most enjoyable not too hot , and , having about 50 on board , not too crowded .

The company were composed of the W . M . of the lodge , Bro . R . W . Fraser and Mrs . Fraser ; Bro McEwan , W . M . elect ; Bro . James Willing , jun ., P . M ' Mrs . Willing , and Misses Willing ; Bro . G . Clarke P . M ., and Mrs . Clarke ; Bro . G . W . Knight , P . M . ' and Mrs . Knight ; Bro . Davey , P . M . ; Bro . Bates P . M ., and Miss Bates ; Bro . Perks , P . M ., Sec , and

Mrs . Perks ; Bro . Hallaway ; Bro . Mogrid ge and Mrs . Mogridge ; Bro . Barry and Mrs . Barry ; Bro . Brown and Mrs . Brown ; Bro . Killingback and Mrs . Killingback ; Bro . Payne and Mrs . Payne ; Bro . Fay and Mrs . Fay ; Bro . Pearson and Mrs . Pearson ; Bro . Cherry and Mrs . Cherry ; Bros . Hawkins , Flint , and Mitchell ; Bro . Bradley and Miss Lavatte ; Bro

Hart and Mrs . Hart ; Bro . Hatch and Mrs . Hatch ; Bros . O'Conner and Kipps , Org . ; Bro . Sporton and Mrs . Sporton ; and Bros . Evans , Spurr , and Trongi . There was a cold collation served in the saloon b y Bro . Trongi , which was enjoyed by everyone , and having a piano on board , dancing commenced after tea . Bro . Kipps was kept busy , and several of the brethren sang some capital songs .

A vote of thanks was proposed in the saloon carriage on the return journey to Paddington by Bro . DAVEY to Bro . Perks , Sec , which was carried unanimously , for the excellent way he had arranged the entertainment , and the enjoyment he had afforded the brethren and their ladies .

New First And Third Class Dining Car. Riages On The Midland Railway.

NEW FIRST AND THIRD CLASS DINING CAR . RIAGES ON THE MIDLAND RAILWAY .

The Midland Railway Company , which was the first to allow third class passengers to travel by all trains , is just about to make furthur provision for their convenience ind comfort . Commencing on Monday , July 3 rd , the Midland Company , in conjunction with the Glasgow and South Western Company , will place on the Scotch service

additional afternoon expresses , which will run between London ( St . Pancras ) and Glasgow ( St . Enoch ) , starting from each end at 1 . 30 p . m ., and serving Leicester , Nottingham , Sheffield , Leeds , and other towns en route , and giving connections with some of the principal centres in trie West of England , Lancashire , & c . To these trains will be attached specially-constructed dining carriages , one of which will be for the use of first class , and the other for

third class passengers . Luncheons , dinners , teas , and other refreshments will be served en route in the best style at moderate charges , as will be seen from the tariff published in our advertising columns . The carriages , which have two six-wheel bogies , are constructed with steel under frames , oak body frames , and panelling of Honduras mahogany . They are 60 feet long , 8 feet wide , and 6 feet high at the doorway , and have a

clerestory roof throughout , 8 feet 6 inches high , with lights and ventilators at each side . Each carriage wei g hs 33 tons . Communication is established between the hrst and third class carriages by means of a flexible gangway for the use of the attendants only . The first class carriage contains a general saloon with 12 seats , a smoking saloon with nine seats , two lavatories , a luggage compartment , pantry , and kitchen . The interior of the saloon is finished

with American walnut , and the ceilings are richly painted and decorated . The seats are upholstered with crimson morocco leather ; they are arranged transversely at either side of a central gangway , so that there is a separate scat for each person . The tables are removable , and can be readily fixed between each pair of seats before the dinner is served . Electric bells are so arranged near the tables that passengers may call the attendants without rising from their

seats . The pantry is fitted up with cupboards for glass , table linen , provisions , wines , & c , and also contains a sink with hot and cold water for washing crockery and glass . In the kitchen ( which serves both carriages ) is a large cooking range and boiler , heated by gas , a refrigerator , and carving table . Cooking can be done in the kitchen for 60 persons at one time . The third class carriage is of the same size and construction as the first class , but the dining

saloon will hold 30 and the smoking compartment 13 persons . ( The interior is upholstered with crimson plush rep . ) It also has two separate lavatories , luggage compartment , attendant ' s room and pantry . The gangway in this saloon is a little out of the centre to admit of double seats on one side and single seats on the other . _ In the pantry and attendant ' s compartment of the third class carriage are more cupboards for crockery , provisions , & c .,

a boiler , hot plate for keeping dishes warm , a gnu i ° chops and steaks , and another refrigerator . The carnages are lighted by compressed oil gas , heated with hot water p ipes , and fitted with the Automatic Vacuum Brake . The increased comforts which the Midland Company have once more placed at the disposal of the third class passenger should result in a large increase of the traffic over that line .

To pleasure travellers and tourists between Scotland anu England the prospect of these new privileges will surely be hailed with satisfaction , whilst to the commercial man whose business engagements often deny him an 0 PP 1 ' j ; g of taking his lunch before the trains leave , the fact that ne can eat his meal at leisure and in comfort en route will Be an immense boon .

The Duke of York returned to town on Thursday afternoon from Sandringham . His Royal Highness was looking remarkably well . The Princess of Wales and Princesses Victoria aiw Maud visited the Queen at Windsor Castle on Thursday ' and remained to luncheon . Their Royal Hig hness " returned to Marlborough House in the afternoon .