Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.

Bro . J . Henderson , 60 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br „ W . Beck , 229 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . () W . A . Creighton , 421 .... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . „ H . C . Marks , 60 ... ... ... ~ ) " V f ^ 'V , ' , I Prov . G . Stwds . ,, | . F . Stout , 421 ... ... ... j „ J . Shields , 21 3 ... ... ... J ,, J . C . HSson , 213 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

Letters of regret were announced from many brethren , and the Prov . G . Lodge dosed . A fiist-class banquet followed at the Black Lion Hotel , under the dirtclion of the Prov . G . Stewards , and much heartiness characterised the proceedings . The loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were duly proposed and honoured .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Surrey.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF SURREY .

At the annual meeting of the Prov . G . Chapter of Surrey , held at the Public Hall , Croydon , on Thursday , the 261 I 1 ult ., the G . Superintendent , Comp . the Earl cf Onslow , was supported by a large attendance of G . Officers and Prov . G . Oflicers . After the confirmation of the minutes , the Report of the Committee and Treasurer's accounts were adopted .

Five guineas was voted to each of the following Charities : the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , the Royal Masonic Institution fpr Boys , and the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ( Male and Female ) . Comp . T . H . Roberts was unanimously elected Prov . G . Treasurer . _ A resolution of condolence and sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Comp . G . B . Smallpiece , P . P . G . Treas . The following Prov . G . Officers were invested :

Comp . Rev . H . \ V . Turner , M . A ., 1347 , G . S . N . Eng . Prov . G . J . „ C . T . Tyler , 1395 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . E . „ H . J . Bidwell , 2120 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ T . H . Roberts ( re-elected ) ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ C . H . Wood , 1149 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ C . H . Ferryman , 1 S 51 ... ... Prov . G . P . S . „ H . Burgess , 1556 ... ... ... Prov . tst A . G . S . „ J . M . Spencer , 463 ... ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . „ VV . D . Hayward , 2096 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ H . Ensoll , 1362 ... ... ... ) „ R . J . Goldspink , 1851 ... ... \ Prov . G . Std . Brs . „ E . Miles , 777 ... ... ... J „ H . F . Cain , 2929 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ W . S . Jackson , 2317 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . of C „ G . C . Burry , 1 347 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ W . A . Latham , 1556 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . S . E . „ R . Potter ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor . Provincial Grand Chapter was then closed .

Visit To The Bavarian Highlands, En Route For Ober-Ammergau And The "Passion Play" Of 1900.

VISIT TO THE BAVARIAN HIGHLANDS , EN ROUTE FOR OBER-AMMERGAU AND THE "PASSION PLAY" OF 1900 .

At the present time , when so much interest attaches to the recurring decennial celebration of the " Passion Play , " at Ober-Ammergau , the personal experience of the writer may , perhaps , prove serviceable to those who contemplate a visit to the village which has acquired so much celebrity . Forming one of a party of ladies and gentlemen , numbering about 40 ,

organised by Dr . Henry S . Lunn , I kft Holborn Viaduct on the evening of the 14 th June . After a smooth passage from Oueenborough to Flushing , arriving there at 5 a . m ., a train awaiting us , took us direct to Colognestayed there the rest of the day , visiting the cathedral , the glory of the city , spending the evening at the Volks Garten , where an open air concert was held . Next morning to Frankfort—here there is much to engage

attention . It teems with historical associations . As early as A . D . 793 it was inhabitated , and thc seat of a royal Palatinate . In 1147 i the German kings were elected here , and from 15 G 2 were also crowned in this city . Further historical details may be found in any guide book . Among many places worthy of a visit , we may mention the Rath Haus ( Town Hall ) ; the Kaisersaal of the Romer , the house where Goethe was born ; New

Exchange ; Opera house ( handsome modern buildings ); monuments to Guttenberg , Schiller , Goethe ; equestrian statues of the past and present Emperors of Germany ; but , above all , the famed white marble statue of Ariadne , which is to be seen in Bethmann's Museum . It is a nude female figure of great beauty , riding on a leopard , the work of the distinguished

sculptor , I . H . v . Dannecker , 1814 . In the afternoon we attended the Palm gardens . Attached to them are large concert rooms and restaurant . This is a favourite resort of the people of Frankfort . In the magnificent palmhouse is a large collection of well cultured palms and tropical plants . These gardens much resemble those at Kew . Left Frankfort next day at noon , and a long r . iilway journey brought us to Munich , about 8 . 30 p . m .

After breakfast a carriage drive was arranged , and the whole party spent some hours in visiting the lions of this great city of modern art . Munich , the capital of Bavaria , ranks as the second largest town in the German empire , containing about 400 , 0011 inhabitants . As a kingdom , politically regarded , Bavaria is but of modern creation , the kingly title only dating trum 1 K 0 G . Previously its rulers were dukes and electors . From the 5 th to

9 th century it became Christian , and was civilised . Hy gradual progress the people have attained great physique , courage , high intellectual powers , and an aptitude for commerce . Munich was founded in the 12 th c-ntury by monks . We are constantly reminded of this fact by the little figure of the monk , which is still preserved in the armorial bearings of the city . Its highly gifted King Ludwig I ., at a time when art everywhere else appeared

to be in a moribund condition , adorned it with fine museums , picture and scul pture galleries , till it became a modern Athens . This period extended fro m 1825 to 1848 , since then it has not halted in its march of progress , and may now be considered , far excellence , the city of art . Music here also takes a high position , and its concerts and opera performances have a wellfienttd celebrity . . I l . e earl y morning was agreeably spent in a carriage drive through the c J'y and its environs . On our way to the Alte Pinakothek ( picture gallery cl the old masters ) , we saw several fine statues , fountains , and gateways ,

Visit To The Bavarian Highlands, En Route For Ober-Ammergau And The "Passion Play" Of 1900.

which are conspicuous for their size and beauty of position . In the Alte Pinakothek are masterpieces of the schools of art of all countries , pictures of Reubens , Vandyck , Titian Corregio , Carlo Dolci , Murillo , & c , which have a world-wide reputation , and have been and are still a legacy of beauty bequeathed to all who can appreciate it . To our great regret , we learnt that the heues ( new ) Pinakothek devoted entirely to the production of modern

artists was in course of re-arrangement , and consequently closed to the public . Among-the buildings which are worthy of notice are the Royal Palace , called the Residenz , the Academy , or School of Art , the Polytechnic , devoted to science , the Palace of Justice , and the National Museum . In addition to art , Munich has many manulactures , which are justly regarded as equal to the best in the world .

During our drive we came to the Hofbrauhaus , or Royal Brewery . This , indeed , is one of the special sights of the city . It is a large quaint old structure , a fine specimen of the architectural work of the Middle Ages , situated in the heart of the busy town . Its famous beer is drank in copious draughts by crowds who frequent this place from " morn to dewy eve , " and even to a later period—not , however , to advanced hours , for Germans , fond

as they are of beer , are seldom to be seen overcome by their liquor , and drunkenness , comparatively speaking , seems to be far from prevalent ; it may be , perhaps , that the beer which they drink so freely is not only of a lighter kind , but purer in quality than is known to English people . It is a novel sight to see the Fass , or cask , placed upon the table , near which are the clean smart German waitresses , who dispense , at a very trifling cost , the

beer which is handed to thirsty applicants , who quaff it from large stone jugs with a metal cover . At any period of the day this famed Hofbrauhaus may be seen crowded with visitors . This great brewery is the property of the King , who retails his beer with a Royal warranty for its purity to his subjects . The Royal host sells his beer for 20 pfennings per measure less

than at other large breweries ; and as competition with or underselling his Majesty would not be permitted , or even for a moment contemplated , the King enjoys a monopoly , and the ever thrifty and economical German appreciates to its fullest extent the opportunity of obtaining his beer at a reduced price .

We noticed the exterior only of many large and handsome churches . At the Basilica , which may be considered the Cathedral of Munich , we visited the interior of this magnificent modern structure ; it is on the same lines , and , in fact , a copy of St . Paul's extra Muris , at Rome . The precious

marbles and gems which so lavishly adorn the sacred edifice at Rome are not to be found in the copy at Munich , but the artistic frescoes and the cultivated taste which is evinced in all the architectural details are worthy of the highest commendation . At some little distance from the city , adjoining the Nymphenburg Park , is the colossal statue of Bavaria , which is very

imposing . We would willingly have devoted a longer time to a further acquaintance with the many objects of interest contained in this beautiful city , but it was practically impossible . Left Munich in the evening , and a railway journey of about three hours brought us to the pretty village 01 Garmisch , where it was arranged we

should stay for a week , making excursions in the vicinity . On our journey to Garmisch , we passed several great breweries , and came to Planegg , noted for its Maria Eich Pilgrimage Chapel . Then through pleasing and interesting scenery we enter the valley of the river Wurm , and pass Miihlthal , where , as tradition relates , the lovely Princess Bertha was discovered by King Pepin of France , the enamoured monarch wooed and married her , and here their son , the famed Charlemagne , was born .

An hour from Munich brought us to the Starnberger Lake , 15 miles long , romantically situated , the views around are very grand . It is much frequented by people from Munich , there are five steam boats , which make excursions here every summer ; it is said that 400 , 000 persons avail themselves of the opportunities afforded them . Its palmy days were from 1651 to 16 71 , when splendid Venetian fetes were given by the then Duke . Close

at hand is the Castle of Berg , a melancholy interest attaches itself to this structure , the unhappy mentally-alllicted King Ludwig II ., spent here his last days , and drowned himself and his faithful friend and doctor , 13 th June , 18 SC . The people of Munich still entertain a loving memory for their poor monarch , and it is considered the height of indecorum , and a cause of offence , if he should be spoken of as the " mad " king . Murnau stands beside the lovely Staffel See ( Lake ) , 2 A miles long , with its seven islands .

We now entered the valley of the Garmisch river , Loisach . After a delightful journey we reached our destination Garmisch about 9 . 30 p . m . By the kind care and arrangement of Dr . Lunn , the members of our party were lodged comfortably in the Bader Villas , of which there are several in Garmisch . In this charming village we made a stay of a week , in the midst of most beautiful scenery—Swiss in its character . From this , as our centre , carriage drives and pedestrian excursions were planned for each day , and most successfully carried out .

A few details may prove interesting . Garmisch may be considered as a typical South German mountain village , which has , up to the present time , retained much of its primitive simplicity , escaping fires and the jerry builders' visitation . It is situated on the broad river Loisach , in a sunny plain , closely surrounded by mountain ranges . One peak , the Zugspitz , 97 G 0 feet , is the highest mountain in Germany . The pretty chalets are

scattered amongst trees and gardens—the inscription on one bears the date of 1307—the llusaren Inn , the Reut Amt Haus , the shady river walk should be visited . The name " Garmisch , " is derived from the old German " Germersgau , " the country of the " Spearmen , " who helped in the battles of MiUenwald , Brixcn , and Botzcn , to drive the Romans out of South Germany , in the fourth century . The district was christianised in the

eight century , by the F ' rankish King , Pepin , assisted by the English Saint , Boniface . The old church dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours , has a large picture representing the Saint dividing his cloak with a sword , and giving one portion to a cold shivering beggar . There are some remarkable frescoes of the 15 th ' century , to be sten in the furthest chancel arch to the left . In the pretty theatre attached to the Lamm Inn , are given Bavarian plays ,

and also concerts by the Madl Troupe , the best singers and dancers in the country . In this remote district , far from the beaten track of the ordinary tourist , the national costume is still preserved , and , on Sundays and festivals , is worn by young and old , of either sex . The dress of the male peasants consists , chielly , of a full white shirt , and thick chamois leather

breeches , embroidered with green , grey and green mitten stockings , from under the knee to the ankle , and embroidered braces , with a bar across the chest ; on the head , a wide spread green felt hat , surmounted with eagle or capercailzie feathers . Tne women wear black velvet bodices , covered witn an abundance of silver ornaments , many artistic in taste , and of great