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brother would be a more acceptable one . He thanked the brethren for the confidence reposed in him , and would do bis utmost to further the interests of the lodge . Sir W . W . Burrell apologised for the absence of his son , who had had an engagement of six weeks' standing which he found it impossible to put aside . The W . M ., in proposing " The W . M . ' s of Lodges in

the Province , " rtmatktd that those present represented more than half the lodges of the province . Bros . Sandeman , W . M . St . Cecilia , 16 3 6 , and T . J . Sabine , W . M . Atlingworlh , 1821 , responded . Bro . Sabine remarked that Freeman nry in Sussex had received great and encouraging influence from Sir W . W . Burrell , who was a genuine specimen of the " fine old English

gentleman , " and he trusted the day would be far distant when his active support would not receive the hearty co-operation of all W . M . 's , upon whom devolved the great responsibility of maintaining the freedom , the privileges , and the successful continuance of Freemasonry in the Province of Sussex . Sir Walter , replying to these observations , felt a great

share of the praise was due to Bro . John H . Scott and his brother officers . The W . M . gave " The Masonic Charities . " Bro . Binekes , in responding , stated that the Boys'School contained 217 , and the Girls 200 , and that there were in addition aged of both sexes , numbering 300 , dependent upon their Charities .

Bro . W . T . Clarke proposed " The Visitors , " to which Bro . Cubitt responded . Bro . Eberall proposed "The Officers of 1829 . " Bros . Clarke and Braithwaite responded . The remaining toasts were " The Ladies" and the Tyler ' s toast .

The post-prandial proceedings were agreeably interspersed with glees and songs given by the brethren who had assisted in the musical part of the consecration ceremony . A word of praise is due to Mrs . Gates for the characteristic decoration , of the banqucting-room , which elicited the warmest marks of approval , so appropriate to this special occasion were they .

Masonic Picnic At Sunderland.

MASONIC PICNIC AT SUNDERLAND .

By the kind permission of the Earl of Durham , the twelfth annual Masonic picnic in connection with the lodges of Sunderland was held at Lambton Park , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult . The company were conveyed in brakes and other conveyances , leaving the Gas Offices at ten , and on arrival at the park were met by Mr .

Hunter ( gardener ) , and Mr . Mays ( gamekeeper ) , and by those in authority , and were most courteously conducted through the castle . After this the company adjourned for luncheon , which was provided by Mr . Burn , of the Lambton Arms , Chester- ) e-street , in capital style . The luncheon being finished , the Chairman ( Bro . J . Egglestone , jun ., W . M . of the Williamson Lodge ) , gave

the toast of " The Earl of Durham , " saying that he had conferred a great favour on them by granting them permission to visit the grounds and castle . The healths of Mr . Hunter and Mr . Mays , and those who had given their hearty assistance in the arrangements at the castle , were also given , and were enthusiastically received . As is customary on these occasions , a townsman , Mr . Stabler ,

with his photographic apparatus , accompanied the party , and was successful in taking two groups of them . After this had been done , the company , under the direction and guidance of Mr . Hunter , proceeded to view the beautiful grounds and gardens , as well as the numerous vineries and hothouses , the whole of which were greatly admired . During luncheon and tea the band , under the conductorship ot Mr . Lax , played several pieces of music , and after

tea dancing was commenced and continncd with great spirit . The arrangements reflected great credit on the Committee , consisting of Bros . John Egglestone , jun ., Chairman ; Jno . Newton , Treas . ; Mark Frampton , Sec . ; Geo . Porteous , M . C . ; Robt . Kinmond , H . Munro , J . T . Smart , Chas . Macnamara , and J . Deans . The party arrived home about ten o ' clock , having spent a delightful day .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

A meeting of the General Committee was held at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., Bro . W . F . C . Moutrie in the chair . There were also present Bros , the Rev . Dr . Morris , Head Master of the school ; T . Meggy , Matier

C . F . , R . Tyrrell , E . C . Massey , F . K . Adlard , W . Maple , R . B . Webster , and H . Massey { Freemason ) . Bro . Taylor attended in lieu of Bro , Binekes , the Secretary The minutes of the last meeting of the General Committee in July last wre read and confirmed , and the minutes of the Quarterly Court , as well as those of the

House Committee and Sub-Committee , were read for information . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , and the Chairman was authorised to sign the cheques drawn for the quarterly accounts . Two candidates were admitted to have their names Placed on the list for election in April , 1880 .

An outfit vote of £ S to J . E . Batty on leaving the school was granted . An application on behalf of Woods for the sum of £ 10 , Ming the second moiety of a sum voted in April last , was ordered to stand over until the expiration of the six months

specified in the previous minute . An application for a grant of £ 20 to W . S . Spark to assist in preparing him to pass his second examination ° r a military commission was granted . This finished the Br " * w u 0 n the agenda > ' before the Committee separated ro . Webster said he desired to put a question to the Chair-

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man respecting the matter in dispute between the Institution and Bro . S . B . Wilson . He wished to ask the Chairman whether it was true that the House Committee had refused to accept Sir Henry Arthur Hunt , C . B ., as arbitrator in the dispute between them and Bro . S . B . Wilson , and , if it was true , what was the reason of such refusal . The Chairman , in reply , said that it did not appear upon the minutes which had been read that any such proposition as that referred to had been refused .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Middlesex.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF MIDDLESEX .

The annual convocation of this district Grand Chapter was held on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Grammar School , Enfield Town . The school-rooms had been kindly placed at the disposal of the Provincial Grand Superintendent by the trustees . The arrangements of the chapter which taste

room , was - fully decorated with flowers , & c , had been carried out under the superintendance of Comp . Letchworth , P . Z . of the Enfield Chapter , and to whom great thanks are due for the admirable manner in which e very thin g passed off . Among * those ^ resent we noticed Comps . Col . Burdett , P . G . Supt . ; Davison , P . P . G . H . ; H . C . Levander , P . G . S . E . ;

Pearse , P . P . G . N . ; H . Buss , P . G . Treas . ; Letchworth , P . G . R . ; E . Hopwood , P . G . S . B . ; Cama , P . G . Std . B . ; the Rev . Dr . Brette , P . P . G . A . S . ; Laxton , P . P . G . R . ; C Horsley , P . P . G . R . ; George Kenning , P . P . G D . C . ; H . A . Dubois , P . P . G . D . C . ; Gilbert , P . G . Janitor ; Shervill , P . Z . 382 ; Jaffa , P . Z . 1237 ; Mathison , 1237 ; Postans , H . 1237 ; Lewzett , J . 1237 ; Massa , 1293 ; Cordwell , P . Z .

1326 ; L . Beck , 1326 ; Shackleton , 1326 ; T . O . Ockenden , P . S . 1423 ; Dr . Ramsey , and Walls , " p . G . O . { Freemason ) . The visitors were Comps . S . Hill , P . Z . 109 ; E . W . Mackney , P . Z . 134 ; James Stevens , P . Z . 720 , 771 , & c , A . Durrant , M . E . Z . 1185 ; and W . Dorn . The roll of Provincial Grand Officers was called , but through unavoidable causes many were absent . The roll

of chapters in the province was then read out , and with one exception all the chapters were represented . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee ( Comps . Pearse and Walls ) was received and adopted . The election of Treasurer was unanimously in favour of Comp . Buss . The investiture of Provincial Grand Officers then took

place as follows : — Comp . Levander ... Prov . G . H . „ Dr . Brette ... Prov . G . J . „ H . A . Dubois Prov . G . S . E . „ Glover Prov . G . S . N „ Dicketts Piov . G . P . S .

„ Cordwell Prov . G . ist Asst . „ J . Hammond Prov . G . 2 nd Asst . „ Buss Prov . G . Treas . „ Keen Prov . G . Reg . ,, Cama Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ Shackleton Prov . G . Std . Br . „ Walls Prov . G . D . of C .

„ L . Beck Prov . G . Org . „ Gilbert Prov . G . Janitor . Previously to the convocation being closed the sum of five guineas was unanimously voted to the Wentworth Little Memorial Fund , and a vote of condolence was ordered to be forwarded on behalf of the Provincial Grand Chapter

o Mrs . Little . Tbe banquet , which was well served by Comp . Mathison and assistants , was held at the ancient hostelrie of The George . Upon the removal of the cloth , the toasts of " The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " "The G . Z ., " and " The G . H . and J . " were duly honoured .

In proposing " The Health of the P . G . S . of Middlesex , " Comp . Levander said that as the companions present knew so well the merits , both socially and Masonically , of their excellent Grand Superintendent , Comp . Colonel Burdett , it would be superfluous on that occasion for him to dwell at any length upon the subject toast . The Grand Chapter of Middlesex had not been established nearly so long as

the Provincial Grand Lodge , but , all things being considered , it had progressed very well under the fostering auspices of their genial chief . His ( the Grand Superintendent ' s ) services to the general cause of Freemasonry in the province , embracing a period of nearly ten years , had been very great . In every Masonic capacity Comp . Col Burdett had endeared himself to his brethren and

companions , and was so deservedly popular that his name liad become a " household word " in Middlesex . ( Hear , hear . ) In conclusion , he hoped that for many , many years to come the Masonic destinies of the large and influential Province of Middlesex would continue to be under the rule and genial sway of their most excellent Superintendent .

The Prov . Grand Superintendent , in reply , after expressing his thanks for the flattering way in which his health had been proposed by Comp . Levander and received by the companions , said he was exceedingly pleased at the mancer in which the cause of Royal Arch Masonry had progressed in the province . He felt very happy and very proud at holding the position of Provincial Grand

Superintendent . The chapters of the province were increasing fairly , but he personally should like to see greater progress made . The Royal Arch Degree was so very impressive and beautiful that it ought to be encouraged and supported in every possible way . With regard to the convocation that day he was gratified with the manner in which

the proceedings had passed off , but he was sorry that the meeting had not been more numerously attended . In concluding his remarks , he said that , as the time at the disposal of the companions was necessarily limited , he should not further trespass upon their indulgence , but would conclude by cordially thanking them all for the

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services they had rendered to the cause of the Royal Arch Order in Middlesex . There were no other toasts , but the subsequent proceedings were enlivened and enhanced by the efforts of Comps . James Stevens , Charles Horsley , and others .

Summer Festival Of The De Grey And Ripon Lodge, No. 1356.

SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE DE GREY AND RIPON LODGE , No . 1356 .

As a pleasant sequel to the more serious yet interesting installation business of the previous week , the members of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , No . 1356 , whose meeting place is at the Masonic Chambers , North Hill-street , Toxteth-park , Liverpool , started for their pleasant

summer out , in company with their wives , sweethearts , and sisters , on Thursday , the 16 th ult . Bro . Alfred Woolrich , the esteemed and courteous Worshipful Master of the lodge , was present as a matter of course , guiding and controlling the various arrangements , which were generally of a highly satisfactory nature , receiving cordial and valuable aid from his official staff

and " full privates " of his lodge . The scene chosen for the picnic was Eaton Hal ! , the seat of the Duke of Westminster , near Chester , which has frequently been visited by the Masonic combinations in and around Liverpool . All told , the company of members and their fair friends numbered about 200 , who were conveyed from Birkenhead ,

by special arrangement with the Great Western Railway Company , at a comparatively early hour . After dining , at the Grosvenor Hotel , in Chester , the large party proceeded to the beautiful park of Eaton Hall , where some time was pleasantly spent . The pleasure of the return journey was much marred by falling rain , and the enjoyment was further curtailed by the fact that a

great number of those who were present had sent no intimation of their intention to attend , thus upsetting the arrangements of the Committee . As a consequence the Committee's " order of the day" could not be observed nor possibly carried out . It is very much to be regretted that attention cannot be paid to little matters like the

answering of a Secretary ' s note , when so much of the general enjoyment depends upon proper arrangements . The W . M ., and all under his command , used their utmost endeavour to remedy the awkardness of the unexpected attendance of numerous visitors , and on the whole the picnic was voted a pleasant "out , " even with falling rain .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

NEW MASONIC MAGAZINE IN U . S . A . Another claimant for the support of the American Craft has just appeared in Iowa , the name selected being " The Square and Compasses . " No . 1 and 2 ( for May and July ) are now before me , Bro . John Stirling , jun ., of Bonaparte , being the publisher and proprietor . Its general appearance is similar to the " Evergreen" ( sometime deceased ) , and

certainly if it proves to be as healthy and vigorous in tone as that excellent periodical was it will deserve the generous support of the brethren in Iowa especially . The terms are low ( 5 s . per annum ) as compared with others of a similar class , though it is a very much thinner book than the Masonic Magazine , issued by Bro . George Kenning , but the pages being more devoted to Masonic matters renders

it as bulky Masonically as many much larger productions An index , however , to each number would be found useful , and add materially to the value of the publication . In the opening remarks , appropriately headed " Good Morning , " Bro . Stirling states what he means to do on his part , provided the 20 , 000 members in Iowa , Missouri with an equal number , and the young and growing States of

Kansas and Nebraska ( " with their lodges springing up like magic " ) are prepared to co-operate and furnish the needful assistance in the shape of subscribers . A history of Masonry in Iowa is to be furnished in parts ( month by month ) , and the programme is all that can be wished . We are told in the first No . that "Bro . R . F . Bower . of Keokuk , has the largest and best private Masonic libraries in the United

States , with possibly one exception , " but in the second issue we are informed that Bro . Bower " has the largest private Masonic library in the United States , if not in the world . " Knowing so well the character of this famous collection , and the diligence of its worthy collector , Bio . Bower , we are inclined to consider it the largest of the kind anywhere , it being especially rich in bye-laws of various degrees ,

which not only add considerably to the number of the books , but also to the value , f torn the difficulty being great to procure any works which are privately printed . Another well known collector is Bro . E . T . Carson , of Cincinnati , who is the only brother at all likely 10 prove a rival claimant to the honour . I note that at the Grand Lodge of Iowa , recently held ,

Bro . Bower presented his credentials as Grand Representative from the Grand Lodge of Ireland , and that " he displayed a splendid jewel sent him by the said Grand Lodge . " I should like R . W . Bro . J . H . Neilson , of Dublin , to send a description of this jewel for the readers of the Freemason , so that we may all share in the pleasure . The veteran Grand Secretary , Bro . Parvin , also presented his credentials as Grand Representative from Egypt , remarking as he did

so that this Grand Lodge was " working almost beneath the shadows of the ancient Pyramids , those monuments of the past [ overlooking the civilisation of the present . " These brethren were duly welcomed accordingly by the M . W . G . M . I am sorry to read that in consequence of the expense the reports from the " Committees of Correspondence " are not to be printed in future . WILLIAM J AMES ^ H S » AN .