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Drury Lane Lodge And The Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
and after the applause of a well-satisfied audience had subsided , the head-master of the school stepped forward and announced that the prize for the best actor had been awarded to Master P . O'Doherty . The decision was unanimously endorsed by the audience , who had been immensely tickled by the young Irish lad ' s dryly humorous style , which earned for him the soubiiquet of a ' miniature Toole . ' He , of course , was Simon Blobber , the man in
possession , and right well the little fellow sustained the part . Two other boy ? , C . J . Johnstone , who played Mr . Rattleton Rorke , and R . F . Reynolds , as Miss Piretta Platts , the lady ' s maid , were 'highly commended' both by the umpires and the audience . "The prize for English composition was gained by a lad named S . VV . Richardson , who perpetrated a very passable
essay on 'The Life of Brutus . " There can be no question that encouragement of this kind to the rising generation not only acts as an incentive to emulation in striving after an intelligent interpretation of our dramatic writers , but goes far too lift the schoolboy mind out of the rut of ' pump-handle ' elocution , of which we have such painful recollection ' when we were boys together . ' "—Era .
Masonic Charity In West Lancashire.
MASONIC CHARITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE .
A meeting of the Court of Governors of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Friday evening , the 2 nd inst ., when Bro . R . A . Davies , one of the Vice-Presidents of the Charity , occupied the chair . The minutes
of the last Court and of the various Committees ( read by Bio . R . Martin , one of the Honorary Secretaries ) were confirmed , and 21 children were elected on the foundation of the Institution , two of whom were placed on the combined education , clothing , and maintenance fund . Several
grants were made for the advancement in life of children who are now , or have been , on the foundation , and an alteration in one of the bye-laws ( proposed by Bro . Martin ) , with the view of increasing grants for clothing when deemed necessary , was carried unanimously . The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman .
Summer Festival Of The Domatic Lodge, No. 177, At Kempton Park.
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE DOMATIC LODGE , No . 177 , AT KEMPTON PARK .
There are few events in the " annual round" of Freemasonry looked forward to with greater or more pleasurable anticipation than the summer excursion arranged by the members of this old lodge , which has just celebrated its centenary , when arrangements are made to enable the
brethren to invite their friends of both sexes to enjoy a " day in the country . " This year has been no exception to the rule ; indeed , taken by comparison , the centennial picnic , which took place under such satisfactory auspices on Friday last , eclipsed many of its predecessors both in point of numbers , locality , and variety , as well as abundance of entertainment . VVe have still vivid recollections of happy
days spent upon the slopes of Richmond Hill , where the palatial Star and Garter overlooks the silvery Thames and the expansive landscape in the valley alongside ; of sumptuous dinners in the gilded salons ; and of at fresco pastimes in the pretty gardens of that world - renowned resort . But we venture to opine that in few parts of the country could there be found a more delightful or
sequestered locale for a Masonic gathering than in the pretty grounds of Kempton Park , the scene of so many a brilliant and Royal gathering in connection with our greatest national sport . Through the exertions of Bro . George Everett , who is one of the directors of the Kempton Park Companyand whose name has only to be mentioned in the Domatic Lodge , of which he is Past Master and Treasurer , to elicit
a spontaneous outburst ot respectful applause—the whole of the charming grounds belonging to the club , the park , pavilion , and grand stands were placed at the unreserved disposal of the visitors , an act of giaceful courtesy that will long be remembered by those who had the good fortune to be present on the occasion . The weather—and something must be said in respect of that essential element of an
outdoor fete—was all that could have been desired , for the sky was flecked with fleecy clouds , and a light breeze tempered the otherwise oppressive heat of the sun into a refreshing temperature . The Committee and a number of their friends assembled at Waterloo Station at noon special arrangements having been made to convey Bro . George Everett ' s party to
Sunbury . Of course , the platform was the scene of that interchange of amenity which always prevails at Masonic gatherings , and , after a delightful hour ' s ride through the prettiest part of Surrey , Ihe party reached Kempton Park , the arena of the day ' s festivities . To those who are familiar with the charmingly laid-out grounds of that enclosure , it need only be said that they are just now the
picture of perfection , and those who made acquaintance with the spot for the first time on Friday were loud in their expressions of adm ration of the sylvan scene . Passing along the roofed-in walk , fringed on either side with rows of exquisite standard roses , we came to the closely-shaven lawn in front of the pavilion , which is as level as a billiard table , and dotted with flower beds worked in the most
skilful designs of the landscape gardener , whilst here and there ornamental fountains sent up cool jets of spray into the air , producing the most refreshing effect . In cosy corners underneath the trees sea ' s were placed for the rest and retirement of the guests , whilst in the grand stand every convenience was found for personal comfort and enjoyment . '
from the stand an entire view of the racecourse is commanded , and in the enclosure—the sanctum of fashion on great days" at Kempton—were lounges and tables , around which the company clustered in luxurious ease , listening to the strainsof the Crystal Palace military band , who played a choice selection , tinder the leadership of Mr . Jesson . Each train from town brought a fresh accession
to the paity , and by four o ' clock upwards of two hundred ladies and gentlemen had congregated at what must be admitted to be an ideal pic-nic . The Committee , headed by the genial and esteemed VV . M . of the lodge , Bro . Harry Nelson Price , were most assiduous in ministering to the thorough comfort and hapuiness of their guests ; and Bro . Everett was quite a ubiquitous pcrfonage . Moving about here , there , and everywhere , seeing that the arrangements Wcrecarnedout perfectly in everydetail , During the afternoon
Summer Festival Of The Domatic Lodge, No. 177, At Kempton Park.
some excellent groups of the company were taken by Bro . H . Stiles , photographic artist , of S , High-steet , Kensington , copies of which brethren will no doubt be glad to secure as a memento of the very happy and auspicious event . It was a very difficult matter to obtain a complete list of the company present , but amongst them we observed Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; F . Binckes , Secretary of the R . M . I . B ., and Miss Binckes ; Bro . J .
Terry , Secretary of the R . M . B . I ., and Miss Terry ; Bro . Tarling , Miss B . Price , Mrs . Miller , Bro . and Mrs . Walter Price ; Bro . F . Dutton , Bro . and Mrs . Wyld , Miss Wyld , guests of the W . M . ; Bro . and Mrs . Manley ; Bro . and Mrs . Trodd ; Bro . Henry Price , Bro . Fred . Kent , P . M ., Mrs . Kent , and Miss Kent ; Bro . John and Mrs . Kent , Bro . and Miss Coleman ; the Misses Grammer , Bro . W . J . and Mrs . lnnes , and Miss Innes ; Bro . John Moore and Mrs .
Moore , Bro . W . P . Webb , P . M . ; Bro . J . McLean , P . M ., and Mrs . McLean ; Bro . and Mrs . Wilfred Morgan ; Bro . G . Barclay , P . M . 1 G 0 S ; Bro . Ball and party ; Mrs . Coles , Bro . and Mrs . Fruen ; Bro . and Mrs . Hall ; Bro . B . E . Blasby , W . M . of the Royal Alfred Lodge ; Bro . and Miss Williams ; Mr . and Mrs . Rogers , and Miss Rogers ; Mrs . Buck ; Bro . H . J . Amphlett , Bro . James Stevens , P . M . ; Mr . Austin , Bro . George Everett , P . M ., Miss Everett
, Miss Alberta Everett , Miss Birdie Everett , Bro . G . Everett , jun ., and Mrs . Everett ; Mr . Walter Everett , Mr . Edgar Everett , Mrs . ( ackson , Bro . C . VV . and Mrs . Blake ; Mr . Cand Mrs . Penning ; Bro . J . Buscall , P . M . ; Bro . T . and Miss Noton ; Bro . J . W . Packer , Bro . Owen , Bro . H . E . Price , Mrs . Hyde , Miss Polly Hyde , Miss Elizabeth Hyde ; Bro . Foster Reynolds and Mrs . Reynolds ; Bro . Maton , Bro . S . Blasby , Bro . H . Sapsworth , Bro . A . Simner , S . W .,
and Mrs . Simner ; Mrs . P . Pearce , Miss Owen , Capt . P . Storr , R . N . ; Bro . E . F . Frampton , Bro . Scard , Mrs . Salmon , Bro . T . Morris , Secretary , Mrs . and Miss Morris ; Bro . R . Harvey , S . D ., and party ; Bro . W . J . Ferguson , P . M ., and party ; Bro . J . Billinghurst , C . C . ; Bro . H . J . Chapman , J . W ., and party ; Bro . J . Sadler Wood , J . D ., and party ; Bro . N . Salmon , I . G ., and party ; Bro . J . Willing , jun ., P . M . ; Bro . I . E . Spurrell , D . C , and Mrs .
Spurrell ; Mrs . and Miss Smith ; Bro . Forman , Miss Gould , Bro . Wallis and Miss Price ; Bro . Carlhew , Bro . Henry Price , Miss Price , Mrs . Miller , Bro . Ernest Smith , Bro . Herbage , P . M . and Miss Herbage ; Bro . and Mrs . Wigmore ; Bro . and Miss Goodfellow ; Bro . and Mrs . Berricloth ; Bro . Carl Riechelmann , Org ., and Madame Riechelmann ; Bro . and Mrs . Grimes ; Bro . and Mrs . Walter Goodfellow ; Miss Erard , Bro . and Mrs . Haynes , Miss Haynes ; Bro . Clarke , Bro . VV . Palmer , Bro .
H . J . Lardner , P . M . ; Bro . T . C . Walls , P . M . ; the Misses Newman , Bro . Blackburn , Bro . Bedford Lemaire , P . M . ; Bro . P . H . and Mrs . Stephens ; Bro . J . Patterson , P . M ., and Mrs . Patterson ; Bro . VV . H . and Mrs . Baker ; Bro . A . P . and Mrs . Piper ; Bro . Briggs , P . G . S . Middx . ; Mrs . Banks , Bro . Morris , jun ., Miss Broxton , Bro . R . J . White , Bro . Peacock , Bro . and Mrs . Hewetson ; Bto . George Gardner , VV . M . 2012 , Mrs . Gardner , and Miss Gardner ; Mr . and Mrs . Cave ; Mr . and Mis . Newman ; Mr . Blackburn , and many others , whose names we were unable to
ascertain . After disporting themselves about the pretty gardens , the racecourse , and the vicinity , lounging under the shelter of umbrageous trees , and listening to the ripple of cheerful conversations and laughter , mingled with the sweet cadences of the land , the company was summoned by the clanging of the dinner bell , at the sound of which certain knowing ones echoed the ejaculations so familiar to the ears on race
days , "They ' re off ! " "Archer up , " " Two to one bar one , " & c . However , the guests were soon comfortably settled in their places at the banquet table , in the Pavilion , the interior of which presented an air of the most luxurious elegance and refinement . " Perfect in graceful luxury was the room Replete with beauty , laden with perfume , Lavish'd from flowers half drooping with their bloom . "
The tables were laden with every delicacy of the season , and between the dishes were numerous vases and epergnes of choice cut flowers , which emitted a delicious fragrance . A recherche repast was provided by Messrs . Bertram and Co ., the well-known cateiers to the Crystal Palace , and the arrangements were well carried out under the personal supeiientendenceof Bro . J . Abbott . At dessert , The WORSHIPFUL MASTER rose to propose a toast
which was always received with the greatest loyalty and affection in such an assembly as the present , and he asked them to join with him in drinking to the " Healths of Her Majesty the Queen , their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " ( Cheers . ) He was sure the toast would require very few words from him to ensure for it a very cordial reception ; but , perhaps , on an occasion like the present , when thev
were in the jubilee year of her Majesty ' s reign , it would be received with even more enthusiasm than usual . Her Majesty , throughout a long and glorious period of 50 years , had universally endeared herself to the people of this nation ; her subjects knew there was not a joy , or sorrow , or care , in which she did not thoroughly sympathise . Long might she reign to confirm them in that belief . ( Cheers . ) The second pait of the toast was bound up in the first , the
happiness of the Sovereign being bound up in the prosperity of her children . _ He therefore asked them to drink the health of the Prince of Wales , who to them as Masons was more than to others , his Royal Highness being the head ol their Order . At the same time he had endeared himself to all classes of his fellow countrymen by the untiring thoroughness with which he carried out the various duties of his position . ( Cheers . ) The Princess of Wales was beloved and adored not only by the English nation , but
throughout the world —( cheers)—for she was possessed of every grace and charm that could adorn a lady . Of the rest of the Royal Family there was not one but who had a personal claim upon their gratitude , some in the field , others on the seas , and in all cases when any good work was brought forward for the benefit of the people they were ever first and foremost to render their assistance . The toast was drunk with the utmost enthusiasm , followed by the National Anthem , Madame Riechelmann singing the
solo . The GRAND SECRETARY said their worthy Chairman , the Master of this lodge , had been good enough to permit him to propese the next toast . He need scarcely say he seized that opportunity with the very greatest pleasure , because it allowed him to propose to them a toast which he was quite certain would be received with the greatest cordiality by every one , and more especially by the visitors and guests of this worthy old lodge , the Domatic , whose members were
Summer Festival Of The Domatic Lodge, No. 177, At Kempton Park.
their hosts on this occasion . ( Cheers . ) It was but a few months ago he had the good fortune to be present at what was called by Freemasons the " centenary meeting" of the Domatic Lodge . They all felt in the present day that they lived very fast , and that the world went round very rapidly ; but he confessed when , a stiort time afterwards , he was asked to come down here to celebrate a centenary meeting he fancied he must have been , like " Rip Van
Winkle , " asleep for a hundred years . ( Laughter . ) Butsuch was the hospitality of the Domatic Lodge that they intended to have a centenary meeting two or three times a year . ( Laughter . ) However , that might be , here they were again , putting a finishing touch to this centenary meeting of which they were all so justly proud . Although he saw a large number of ladies present , some of whom had no doubt come with the full expectation and hope of
discovering all sorts of Masonic secrets —( laughter)—he was afraid he could not divulge them , or he should be ordered out to immediate execution . ( Renewed laughter . ) But he might say to their fair friends that Masonic work comprised the practice and promulgation of all the moral and social virtues , to teach each other to beat peace and live in goodwill with all mankind . The Domatic Lodge had been practising those virtues during the 100 years of its existence ,
and all honour to them for carrying on so good a work . The brethren have done all they could to ameliorate the evils which beset mankind , and he was sure all would rejoice with him that they had celebrated what they in Masonry regarded as a " red-letter" day , namely , the completion of the 100 th year of the lodge's existence . ( Cheers . ) In honour of the event its members—and Masons were not above the vanities of the world—were
permitted to wear a jewel , which although they did not display them that day , they had them stored up somewhere at home . The music of a charming band had no doubt set many of the ladies longing lor a dance , and he would not detain them further than to propose " Prosperity to this old Masonic Lodge , the Domatic , No . 177 , " coupled with their hearty thanks to those hospitable members who had shewn them such kindness that day . ( Cheers . )
Bro . W . J . FERGUSON , P . M ., whose name had been associated with the toast , after returning thanks , was happy to say at the present time the Domatic Lodge was in a very prosperous condition . It had been prosperous for many years , thanks to the wisdom and discretion of those who presided over it . This element of prosperity was created by those careful men who , in early days , laid down a fixed rule that a certain sum only should be
expended on their entertainments . In the old times they were not extravagant , for they resolved that on their nights of meeting the expenditure should not exceed fourpence —( laughter)—and that all liabilities should be settled before the company departed . After a few years Ihe Domatic Lodge appeared to have grown more lavish , for they advanced their expenditure to eightpence —( laughter ) —and so they had gone on improving . In later times they
had instituted a summer banquet . They had previously an entertainment on St . John's Day , for which the tickets were to be five shillings , and not more than two shillings was to be expended on liquor —( laughter)—therefore they were sound , hard-headed people in those days , and got home in a prudent and respectable manner . He hoped the lodge would go on prospering under the guidance of its responsible rulers , and while they were led by such a
Past Master as their esteemed Bro . George Everett—( cheers)—prosperity in the future was ensured . Bro . F . KENT , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Ladies " in a few happily-chosen sentences ; and the toast was gallantly acknowledged by Bro . Tarling . The W . M . then asked the brethren of the Domatic Lodge to drink to "The Health of the Visitors , " a toast that was always thoroughly honoured by that lodge , whose
members were ever ready to stretch forth the right hand of fellowship ; and to welcome those who might be brought into their company . At the present time in looking round , he was pleased to sec the beaming smiles of the ladies and the happy countenances of so large an assembly of guests , which denoted that they were enjoying the reunioncheers)—and on behalf of the brethren he extended to one and all a right hearty and sincere welcome .
Bro . J AMES TERRV , on behalf of the visitors , so numerous as to far outnumber the members of the lodge present that day , thanked them most sincerely for the kind invitation accorded to them , and for the hospitality shown them on the present occasion . The grace and the beauty which adorned the room surpassed anything he had witnessed for some time . He knew the band was waiting , and the ladies devoted to terpsichore were longing to
choose their partners ; he would therefore conclude by thanking them for the geneious hospitality exhibited towards the visitors that day , and express on their behalf the earnest hope that whatever prosperity might have attended the Domatic Lodge during the last 100 years , on the yet unwritten page of its future history there might be recorded a vastly increasing amount of success . —( Cheers . ) The VV . M . then said the important duty devolved upon
him of proposing " Continued Prosperity to the Kempton Park Company , " to the directors of which they were indebted for their entertainment that day , so far as their place of meeting was concerned . He thought they would all agree with him that it would be impossible to find a more lovely , quiet . ' spot than that on which they were now assembled . ( Applause . ) He had great pleasure in associating with the toast the name of Bro . Georr / c
Everett , through whose favour , and the readiness of his brother directors , this magnificent park had been placed at the disposal of the lodge that day . ( Cheers . ) For his own part he was under a great personal obligation to Bro . Everett for the kind manner in which he had perfoimed many duties which ought to have rested upon himself . He felt bound to mention this , as visitors might go away giving him ( the speaker ) credit for arranging the whole of
that affair , whereas he was not entitled to that honour . His duties had called him very much out of town , and Bro . Everett had acted in his stead , the happy results of which they had now before them . ( Cheers . ) Bro . GEORGE EVERETT said he was not likely to forget for some time the good feeling which had induced the
company to receive that toast in so hearty and cordial a manner . He thanked them on his own part , and on behalf of his brother directors , for the kind compliment which they had paid to them , and also for their good wishes fo the continued success of the Kempton Park Company , He was very pleased and glad to see so numerous an assemblage present . It was well-known to most of his friends that he took a deep interest in all that pertained to Fre '
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Drury Lane Lodge And The Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
and after the applause of a well-satisfied audience had subsided , the head-master of the school stepped forward and announced that the prize for the best actor had been awarded to Master P . O'Doherty . The decision was unanimously endorsed by the audience , who had been immensely tickled by the young Irish lad ' s dryly humorous style , which earned for him the soubiiquet of a ' miniature Toole . ' He , of course , was Simon Blobber , the man in
possession , and right well the little fellow sustained the part . Two other boy ? , C . J . Johnstone , who played Mr . Rattleton Rorke , and R . F . Reynolds , as Miss Piretta Platts , the lady ' s maid , were 'highly commended' both by the umpires and the audience . "The prize for English composition was gained by a lad named S . VV . Richardson , who perpetrated a very passable
essay on 'The Life of Brutus . " There can be no question that encouragement of this kind to the rising generation not only acts as an incentive to emulation in striving after an intelligent interpretation of our dramatic writers , but goes far too lift the schoolboy mind out of the rut of ' pump-handle ' elocution , of which we have such painful recollection ' when we were boys together . ' "—Era .
Masonic Charity In West Lancashire.
MASONIC CHARITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE .
A meeting of the Court of Governors of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Friday evening , the 2 nd inst ., when Bro . R . A . Davies , one of the Vice-Presidents of the Charity , occupied the chair . The minutes
of the last Court and of the various Committees ( read by Bio . R . Martin , one of the Honorary Secretaries ) were confirmed , and 21 children were elected on the foundation of the Institution , two of whom were placed on the combined education , clothing , and maintenance fund . Several
grants were made for the advancement in life of children who are now , or have been , on the foundation , and an alteration in one of the bye-laws ( proposed by Bro . Martin ) , with the view of increasing grants for clothing when deemed necessary , was carried unanimously . The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman .
Summer Festival Of The Domatic Lodge, No. 177, At Kempton Park.
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE DOMATIC LODGE , No . 177 , AT KEMPTON PARK .
There are few events in the " annual round" of Freemasonry looked forward to with greater or more pleasurable anticipation than the summer excursion arranged by the members of this old lodge , which has just celebrated its centenary , when arrangements are made to enable the
brethren to invite their friends of both sexes to enjoy a " day in the country . " This year has been no exception to the rule ; indeed , taken by comparison , the centennial picnic , which took place under such satisfactory auspices on Friday last , eclipsed many of its predecessors both in point of numbers , locality , and variety , as well as abundance of entertainment . VVe have still vivid recollections of happy
days spent upon the slopes of Richmond Hill , where the palatial Star and Garter overlooks the silvery Thames and the expansive landscape in the valley alongside ; of sumptuous dinners in the gilded salons ; and of at fresco pastimes in the pretty gardens of that world - renowned resort . But we venture to opine that in few parts of the country could there be found a more delightful or
sequestered locale for a Masonic gathering than in the pretty grounds of Kempton Park , the scene of so many a brilliant and Royal gathering in connection with our greatest national sport . Through the exertions of Bro . George Everett , who is one of the directors of the Kempton Park Companyand whose name has only to be mentioned in the Domatic Lodge , of which he is Past Master and Treasurer , to elicit
a spontaneous outburst ot respectful applause—the whole of the charming grounds belonging to the club , the park , pavilion , and grand stands were placed at the unreserved disposal of the visitors , an act of giaceful courtesy that will long be remembered by those who had the good fortune to be present on the occasion . The weather—and something must be said in respect of that essential element of an
outdoor fete—was all that could have been desired , for the sky was flecked with fleecy clouds , and a light breeze tempered the otherwise oppressive heat of the sun into a refreshing temperature . The Committee and a number of their friends assembled at Waterloo Station at noon special arrangements having been made to convey Bro . George Everett ' s party to
Sunbury . Of course , the platform was the scene of that interchange of amenity which always prevails at Masonic gatherings , and , after a delightful hour ' s ride through the prettiest part of Surrey , Ihe party reached Kempton Park , the arena of the day ' s festivities . To those who are familiar with the charmingly laid-out grounds of that enclosure , it need only be said that they are just now the
picture of perfection , and those who made acquaintance with the spot for the first time on Friday were loud in their expressions of adm ration of the sylvan scene . Passing along the roofed-in walk , fringed on either side with rows of exquisite standard roses , we came to the closely-shaven lawn in front of the pavilion , which is as level as a billiard table , and dotted with flower beds worked in the most
skilful designs of the landscape gardener , whilst here and there ornamental fountains sent up cool jets of spray into the air , producing the most refreshing effect . In cosy corners underneath the trees sea ' s were placed for the rest and retirement of the guests , whilst in the grand stand every convenience was found for personal comfort and enjoyment . '
from the stand an entire view of the racecourse is commanded , and in the enclosure—the sanctum of fashion on great days" at Kempton—were lounges and tables , around which the company clustered in luxurious ease , listening to the strainsof the Crystal Palace military band , who played a choice selection , tinder the leadership of Mr . Jesson . Each train from town brought a fresh accession
to the paity , and by four o ' clock upwards of two hundred ladies and gentlemen had congregated at what must be admitted to be an ideal pic-nic . The Committee , headed by the genial and esteemed VV . M . of the lodge , Bro . Harry Nelson Price , were most assiduous in ministering to the thorough comfort and hapuiness of their guests ; and Bro . Everett was quite a ubiquitous pcrfonage . Moving about here , there , and everywhere , seeing that the arrangements Wcrecarnedout perfectly in everydetail , During the afternoon
Summer Festival Of The Domatic Lodge, No. 177, At Kempton Park.
some excellent groups of the company were taken by Bro . H . Stiles , photographic artist , of S , High-steet , Kensington , copies of which brethren will no doubt be glad to secure as a memento of the very happy and auspicious event . It was a very difficult matter to obtain a complete list of the company present , but amongst them we observed Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; F . Binckes , Secretary of the R . M . I . B ., and Miss Binckes ; Bro . J .
Terry , Secretary of the R . M . B . I ., and Miss Terry ; Bro . Tarling , Miss B . Price , Mrs . Miller , Bro . and Mrs . Walter Price ; Bro . F . Dutton , Bro . and Mrs . Wyld , Miss Wyld , guests of the W . M . ; Bro . and Mrs . Manley ; Bro . and Mrs . Trodd ; Bro . Henry Price , Bro . Fred . Kent , P . M ., Mrs . Kent , and Miss Kent ; Bro . John and Mrs . Kent , Bro . and Miss Coleman ; the Misses Grammer , Bro . W . J . and Mrs . lnnes , and Miss Innes ; Bro . John Moore and Mrs .
Moore , Bro . W . P . Webb , P . M . ; Bro . J . McLean , P . M ., and Mrs . McLean ; Bro . and Mrs . Wilfred Morgan ; Bro . G . Barclay , P . M . 1 G 0 S ; Bro . Ball and party ; Mrs . Coles , Bro . and Mrs . Fruen ; Bro . and Mrs . Hall ; Bro . B . E . Blasby , W . M . of the Royal Alfred Lodge ; Bro . and Miss Williams ; Mr . and Mrs . Rogers , and Miss Rogers ; Mrs . Buck ; Bro . H . J . Amphlett , Bro . James Stevens , P . M . ; Mr . Austin , Bro . George Everett , P . M ., Miss Everett
, Miss Alberta Everett , Miss Birdie Everett , Bro . G . Everett , jun ., and Mrs . Everett ; Mr . Walter Everett , Mr . Edgar Everett , Mrs . ( ackson , Bro . C . VV . and Mrs . Blake ; Mr . Cand Mrs . Penning ; Bro . J . Buscall , P . M . ; Bro . T . and Miss Noton ; Bro . J . W . Packer , Bro . Owen , Bro . H . E . Price , Mrs . Hyde , Miss Polly Hyde , Miss Elizabeth Hyde ; Bro . Foster Reynolds and Mrs . Reynolds ; Bro . Maton , Bro . S . Blasby , Bro . H . Sapsworth , Bro . A . Simner , S . W .,
and Mrs . Simner ; Mrs . P . Pearce , Miss Owen , Capt . P . Storr , R . N . ; Bro . E . F . Frampton , Bro . Scard , Mrs . Salmon , Bro . T . Morris , Secretary , Mrs . and Miss Morris ; Bro . R . Harvey , S . D ., and party ; Bro . W . J . Ferguson , P . M ., and party ; Bro . J . Billinghurst , C . C . ; Bro . H . J . Chapman , J . W ., and party ; Bro . J . Sadler Wood , J . D ., and party ; Bro . N . Salmon , I . G ., and party ; Bro . J . Willing , jun ., P . M . ; Bro . I . E . Spurrell , D . C , and Mrs .
Spurrell ; Mrs . and Miss Smith ; Bro . Forman , Miss Gould , Bro . Wallis and Miss Price ; Bro . Carlhew , Bro . Henry Price , Miss Price , Mrs . Miller , Bro . Ernest Smith , Bro . Herbage , P . M . and Miss Herbage ; Bro . and Mrs . Wigmore ; Bro . and Miss Goodfellow ; Bro . and Mrs . Berricloth ; Bro . Carl Riechelmann , Org ., and Madame Riechelmann ; Bro . and Mrs . Grimes ; Bro . and Mrs . Walter Goodfellow ; Miss Erard , Bro . and Mrs . Haynes , Miss Haynes ; Bro . Clarke , Bro . VV . Palmer , Bro .
H . J . Lardner , P . M . ; Bro . T . C . Walls , P . M . ; the Misses Newman , Bro . Blackburn , Bro . Bedford Lemaire , P . M . ; Bro . P . H . and Mrs . Stephens ; Bro . J . Patterson , P . M ., and Mrs . Patterson ; Bro . VV . H . and Mrs . Baker ; Bro . A . P . and Mrs . Piper ; Bro . Briggs , P . G . S . Middx . ; Mrs . Banks , Bro . Morris , jun ., Miss Broxton , Bro . R . J . White , Bro . Peacock , Bro . and Mrs . Hewetson ; Bto . George Gardner , VV . M . 2012 , Mrs . Gardner , and Miss Gardner ; Mr . and Mrs . Cave ; Mr . and Mis . Newman ; Mr . Blackburn , and many others , whose names we were unable to
ascertain . After disporting themselves about the pretty gardens , the racecourse , and the vicinity , lounging under the shelter of umbrageous trees , and listening to the ripple of cheerful conversations and laughter , mingled with the sweet cadences of the land , the company was summoned by the clanging of the dinner bell , at the sound of which certain knowing ones echoed the ejaculations so familiar to the ears on race
days , "They ' re off ! " "Archer up , " " Two to one bar one , " & c . However , the guests were soon comfortably settled in their places at the banquet table , in the Pavilion , the interior of which presented an air of the most luxurious elegance and refinement . " Perfect in graceful luxury was the room Replete with beauty , laden with perfume , Lavish'd from flowers half drooping with their bloom . "
The tables were laden with every delicacy of the season , and between the dishes were numerous vases and epergnes of choice cut flowers , which emitted a delicious fragrance . A recherche repast was provided by Messrs . Bertram and Co ., the well-known cateiers to the Crystal Palace , and the arrangements were well carried out under the personal supeiientendenceof Bro . J . Abbott . At dessert , The WORSHIPFUL MASTER rose to propose a toast
which was always received with the greatest loyalty and affection in such an assembly as the present , and he asked them to join with him in drinking to the " Healths of Her Majesty the Queen , their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " ( Cheers . ) He was sure the toast would require very few words from him to ensure for it a very cordial reception ; but , perhaps , on an occasion like the present , when thev
were in the jubilee year of her Majesty ' s reign , it would be received with even more enthusiasm than usual . Her Majesty , throughout a long and glorious period of 50 years , had universally endeared herself to the people of this nation ; her subjects knew there was not a joy , or sorrow , or care , in which she did not thoroughly sympathise . Long might she reign to confirm them in that belief . ( Cheers . ) The second pait of the toast was bound up in the first , the
happiness of the Sovereign being bound up in the prosperity of her children . _ He therefore asked them to drink the health of the Prince of Wales , who to them as Masons was more than to others , his Royal Highness being the head ol their Order . At the same time he had endeared himself to all classes of his fellow countrymen by the untiring thoroughness with which he carried out the various duties of his position . ( Cheers . ) The Princess of Wales was beloved and adored not only by the English nation , but
throughout the world —( cheers)—for she was possessed of every grace and charm that could adorn a lady . Of the rest of the Royal Family there was not one but who had a personal claim upon their gratitude , some in the field , others on the seas , and in all cases when any good work was brought forward for the benefit of the people they were ever first and foremost to render their assistance . The toast was drunk with the utmost enthusiasm , followed by the National Anthem , Madame Riechelmann singing the
solo . The GRAND SECRETARY said their worthy Chairman , the Master of this lodge , had been good enough to permit him to propese the next toast . He need scarcely say he seized that opportunity with the very greatest pleasure , because it allowed him to propose to them a toast which he was quite certain would be received with the greatest cordiality by every one , and more especially by the visitors and guests of this worthy old lodge , the Domatic , whose members were
Summer Festival Of The Domatic Lodge, No. 177, At Kempton Park.
their hosts on this occasion . ( Cheers . ) It was but a few months ago he had the good fortune to be present at what was called by Freemasons the " centenary meeting" of the Domatic Lodge . They all felt in the present day that they lived very fast , and that the world went round very rapidly ; but he confessed when , a stiort time afterwards , he was asked to come down here to celebrate a centenary meeting he fancied he must have been , like " Rip Van
Winkle , " asleep for a hundred years . ( Laughter . ) Butsuch was the hospitality of the Domatic Lodge that they intended to have a centenary meeting two or three times a year . ( Laughter . ) However , that might be , here they were again , putting a finishing touch to this centenary meeting of which they were all so justly proud . Although he saw a large number of ladies present , some of whom had no doubt come with the full expectation and hope of
discovering all sorts of Masonic secrets —( laughter)—he was afraid he could not divulge them , or he should be ordered out to immediate execution . ( Renewed laughter . ) But he might say to their fair friends that Masonic work comprised the practice and promulgation of all the moral and social virtues , to teach each other to beat peace and live in goodwill with all mankind . The Domatic Lodge had been practising those virtues during the 100 years of its existence ,
and all honour to them for carrying on so good a work . The brethren have done all they could to ameliorate the evils which beset mankind , and he was sure all would rejoice with him that they had celebrated what they in Masonry regarded as a " red-letter" day , namely , the completion of the 100 th year of the lodge's existence . ( Cheers . ) In honour of the event its members—and Masons were not above the vanities of the world—were
permitted to wear a jewel , which although they did not display them that day , they had them stored up somewhere at home . The music of a charming band had no doubt set many of the ladies longing lor a dance , and he would not detain them further than to propose " Prosperity to this old Masonic Lodge , the Domatic , No . 177 , " coupled with their hearty thanks to those hospitable members who had shewn them such kindness that day . ( Cheers . )
Bro . W . J . FERGUSON , P . M ., whose name had been associated with the toast , after returning thanks , was happy to say at the present time the Domatic Lodge was in a very prosperous condition . It had been prosperous for many years , thanks to the wisdom and discretion of those who presided over it . This element of prosperity was created by those careful men who , in early days , laid down a fixed rule that a certain sum only should be
expended on their entertainments . In the old times they were not extravagant , for they resolved that on their nights of meeting the expenditure should not exceed fourpence —( laughter)—and that all liabilities should be settled before the company departed . After a few years Ihe Domatic Lodge appeared to have grown more lavish , for they advanced their expenditure to eightpence —( laughter ) —and so they had gone on improving . In later times they
had instituted a summer banquet . They had previously an entertainment on St . John's Day , for which the tickets were to be five shillings , and not more than two shillings was to be expended on liquor —( laughter)—therefore they were sound , hard-headed people in those days , and got home in a prudent and respectable manner . He hoped the lodge would go on prospering under the guidance of its responsible rulers , and while they were led by such a
Past Master as their esteemed Bro . George Everett—( cheers)—prosperity in the future was ensured . Bro . F . KENT , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Ladies " in a few happily-chosen sentences ; and the toast was gallantly acknowledged by Bro . Tarling . The W . M . then asked the brethren of the Domatic Lodge to drink to "The Health of the Visitors , " a toast that was always thoroughly honoured by that lodge , whose
members were ever ready to stretch forth the right hand of fellowship ; and to welcome those who might be brought into their company . At the present time in looking round , he was pleased to sec the beaming smiles of the ladies and the happy countenances of so large an assembly of guests , which denoted that they were enjoying the reunioncheers)—and on behalf of the brethren he extended to one and all a right hearty and sincere welcome .
Bro . J AMES TERRV , on behalf of the visitors , so numerous as to far outnumber the members of the lodge present that day , thanked them most sincerely for the kind invitation accorded to them , and for the hospitality shown them on the present occasion . The grace and the beauty which adorned the room surpassed anything he had witnessed for some time . He knew the band was waiting , and the ladies devoted to terpsichore were longing to
choose their partners ; he would therefore conclude by thanking them for the geneious hospitality exhibited towards the visitors that day , and express on their behalf the earnest hope that whatever prosperity might have attended the Domatic Lodge during the last 100 years , on the yet unwritten page of its future history there might be recorded a vastly increasing amount of success . —( Cheers . ) The VV . M . then said the important duty devolved upon
him of proposing " Continued Prosperity to the Kempton Park Company , " to the directors of which they were indebted for their entertainment that day , so far as their place of meeting was concerned . He thought they would all agree with him that it would be impossible to find a more lovely , quiet . ' spot than that on which they were now assembled . ( Applause . ) He had great pleasure in associating with the toast the name of Bro . Georr / c
Everett , through whose favour , and the readiness of his brother directors , this magnificent park had been placed at the disposal of the lodge that day . ( Cheers . ) For his own part he was under a great personal obligation to Bro . Everett for the kind manner in which he had perfoimed many duties which ought to have rested upon himself . He felt bound to mention this , as visitors might go away giving him ( the speaker ) credit for arranging the whole of
that affair , whereas he was not entitled to that honour . His duties had called him very much out of town , and Bro . Everett had acted in his stead , the happy results of which they had now before them . ( Cheers . ) Bro . GEORGE EVERETT said he was not likely to forget for some time the good feeling which had induced the
company to receive that toast in so hearty and cordial a manner . He thanked them on his own part , and on behalf of his brother directors , for the kind compliment which they had paid to them , and also for their good wishes fo the continued success of the Kempton Park Company , He was very pleased and glad to see so numerous an assemblage present . It was well-known to most of his friends that he took a deep interest in all that pertained to Fre '