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as they spanked along by hill and dell over the white turnpike road , the bright colour of the ladies' drisses , the lively music of the lined , and the cheerful good humour which pervaded all . contributing to the general gratification , and astonishing not a little the inhabitants of the

clean and pleasant little villages through which they | assed , accustomed though they must be to excursion parties . On arriving at Buxton , the telegraph to Baslow , on the con lines of Chatsworth , was immediately set to work announcing the "outers" as en route , and on

reaching the Devonshire Arms , Mrs . White , the hostess , had prepared an excellent dinner , which was disposed of without extra ceremony , all toast drinking being rigorously abolished for the nonce . As soon as dinner was over , those who had not previously visited Chatsworth House

proceeded to do so ; but the previously talkcd-of run to Haddon Hall was found to be quite out of the question . Indeed , there were many who gave up the idea of even going upon this occasion to Chatsworth , very well content with the enjoyment they had already had . As the band

remained at the hotel , dancing on the green was . soon commenced , and so the time was pleasantly whiled away until half-past four , when the company sat down to a good substantial " knife and fork " tea , so that it will readily be seen that the creature comforts were by na means

neglected . A hurried tea , and a rush for the different vehicles , nine in number , which crowdid the little village of Baslow , and then the whole of the party , as jolly as " sand-boys , " were quickly en route for Buxton , jokes , songs , and little adventures with milk carts , which

would get into the procession of vehicles , were the chief features of a July evening return to Buxton . This pleasant little town was crowded with excursionists from Liverpool , Manchester , Derby , Leeds , Birmingham , Nottingham , Sheffield , and neighbouring places , all come

to witness the annual floral holiday , on the occasion of the " well dressing . " After some delay , the whole party at last got on board , and the train proceeded for Liverpool , the journey being agreeably lightened by songs , and other pleasant features . Tin whole 'kiy ' s out was was one of

the most pleasant and agreeable , and the fact that the arrangements were carried out without the slightest hitch , was due in a large measure to the excellent generalship of Bro . Fozzard , P . M ., D . C , who was assisted b y Bros . Setilthorp , P . M . ( acting as W . M . in the absence of Bro . M'Nab , who is at present in Egypt ) , R . W ,

Crosby , S . W . ; f . Salmon , J . W . ; ] . B . Bunting , P . M ., Treasure ' r ; R . Williams , Secretary ; L . Peak , I . G . ; and S . Gardham , S . S . Amongst the visitors were Bros . R . Brown , S . W . 2 fi , Secretary of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution ; E . O . Rothwell , W . M . elect , of De Gr < y and Ripon Lodpe ; I . Vatirghan , S . D . 86 , to ; . On the

return journey , Bro . Cook proposed a vole of thanks to Bros . Scuhhorp and Fozzard . highly complimenting them for the completeness and excellence of the arrangements of ihe day ' s proceedings , and congratulating the company upon the great amount of enjoyment which had been

provided for them . The compliment was dul y acknowledged , and Bro . Fozzard proposed a vote of thanks to the visitors , which was acknowledged by Bio . R . Broun ( 241 ) , and the representatives of the Press , which . va * responded

to by Bros . J . Vaughan ( So " ) , and J . B . Mackenzie , . 349- I , 82 . & c Ranelagh-strcct Station was reached about half-past eleven o ' clock , and by the a d of a good supply of eabs the party was soon on their way to their respective homes .

EGREMOXT . —Ken lis Lotlge ( No . 1267 ) . —The brethren of the Kenlis Lodge having determined to mark their appreciation of the very efficient manner in which Bro . James Muncaster had discharged the duties of ' Worshipful Master of that lodge during the past year by re-electing him as W . M . for the eiisuinjr twelve months , met

together on Wednesday , 1 st inst ,, for the purpose of giving formal expression to the compliment which they were thus desirous of [ laying him . Notwithstanding the inclement state of the weather , there was a large attendance of members , who assembled in " the lodge-room at five o ' clock , when the lodge was formally opened by 1

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the W . M . The newly re-elected W . M . invested his officers as follows : —Bros . R . Baxter , S . W . ; J . B . Mossop , J . W . ; E . Chapman , Treasurer . ; W . L . Towerson . Secretary . ; E . Clarke , S . D . ; G . Douglas , J . D . ; E . Satterthwaite , I . G . ; W .

Selkirk , Tyler . The Lodge having been formally closed , the brethren were entertained at the Wheatsheaf Hotel to a substantial repast ; the excellence of which , and the style in which it was served , did great credit to the resources of that establishment . Durinp- the cveninsr the

usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured , those of "Her Majesty the Queen , the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " and "The Marquess of Ripon , the Grand Master of England , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " being

proposed by the Chairman ; that of " The D . G . M ., the Karl of Carnarvon , " by Bro . Morton , P . M . 1267 and S 72 , and P . P . G . S . W . ; that of "The P . G . M ., the Earl of Bective , " by the S . W . ; that of "The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Whitwell , P . M .,

and the rest of the Provincial Officers , ' by Bro . Mossop ; and that of " The newly re-elected W . M . of Kenlis Lodge" ( the hostof the evening , Bro . James Muncaster ) , by Bro . Horsman , the W . M . responding in suitable terms . Bro . Matthews accompanied upon the pianoforte

several ot the brethren who were kind enough to sing songs , and other brethren , including Bro . M'Caulay , of Cleator , and Bro . Edward Tyson , of Whitehaven , contributed to the entertainment of the company by giving recitations . It will be interesting to the brethren throughout the

province to know that the Kenlis Lodge is in a prosperous position , not only numerically , but financially , and that the sacred principles of Freemasonry arebeing satisfactorily promulgated . This result is mainly owing to the indefatigable

exertions of the respected W . M ., Bro . James Muncaster—a fact which , we doubt not , will afford no inconsiderable gratification to Freemasons generally , and especially to the F . G . M ., the Earl of Bective , from whom Lodge 1267 derives its name .

ATIIEN / HUM LODGE ( NO . 1491 ) . —The first regular meeting of this infant lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 1 st inst ., at the lodge-room , Camden-road , N ., Bro . Samuel Poynler , W . M ., in the chair . The business consisted of initiations and the election and

reception of joining members , of whom twelve were affiliated to the lodge . Bro . Poynter initiated into the Craft , Messrs . Shirley , Walsham and Summers , and when the brethren had adjourned from labour to refreshment , in proposing " The Health of the newly-made Masons "

congratulated the lodge upon the quality of the material with which they were privileged to build up this the most recent structure in Masonry . The initiates each returned thanks . The W . M . in proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " Bro . IS . Foster Green , 475 , remarked that in this

instance this toast might almost be regarded as superfluous , as Bro . Green was very nearly one of themselves already , for he , the W . M ., had the happiness to be able to recall their attention to tho announcement made in lodge an hour before of Bro . Green ' s desire to become a joining

member . Bro . Green briefly replied , and after the various toasts had been done due honour to—an honour in the case of the officers eminentl y deserved for their exceptional ability in conducting the work , an ability highly eulogised and gratefully acknowledged by the W . M . —the proceedings of an agreeable evening were closed by

the outer guard ilro . £ ranr , who , by command of the W . M ., gave the usual" T yler ' s Toast . " We are requested to announce that the next meeting of this lodge will be held ( emergencies excepted ) on Wednesday , 5 th August . ACACIV LODGE ( No . 1 . 309 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , June 27 th , at

the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court ; Bro . R . W . Little , P . G ., Sec , Middlesex , P . M ., opened the lodge . The business to be dene was rapidly disposed of , it being to receive the report of the

committee , as to where the future meetings of the lodge were to be held . All were unanimous in agreeing that the future meetings be held at the Prince Alfred Hotel , Southall , the place recommended by the Committee . The lodge was then closed . Banquet and dessert followed .

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Bro . R . Limpus , W . M ,, elect , presided . The usual toasts were given and responded to . Bro . R P . Tibb made himself Life Governor to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and agreed in conjunction with Bro . J . H . Butten , A . G . D . C .,

Middlesex , to act as steward of that institution , at the festival , in May , 1875 . For the first time publicly it was announced that the late Mr . Clu ( £ of London , had left , by his will , the munificent sum of £ 3 , ^ 00 to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and £ 3 , 500 to the Royal

Masonic Institution for Boys , subject to a few restrictions , all admirable in themselves . This announcement produced quite a furore , and everybody seemed delighted to know that these legacies ( by far the largest ever given ) had been left by a gentleman who had never been initiated

into Freemasonry . ISxcellent music and singing passed away the meeting . This being considered the musical lodge of the province , fully maintained its reputation . The brethren separated in time to catch the last train from London , where so many hailed from . Amongst the large

number present besides those named , we noticed Bro . E . Sillifant , P . P . G . D ., Middlesex , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . Steward , P . M ., Sec . ; C . A . Ferrior , S . D . ; C . H . Rush worth , I . D . ; J . H . Webster , I . G . j G . J . Soe , P . M . ; J . H . Butten , P . G . A . D . Cer ., P . M . ; R . P .

Tebb , J . W . George , Budgett , Appleby , Upstone , Murray , Collins , C . Horsley , P . P . G . Reg ., Middlesex , P . M . ; and others . The long lists of visitors comprised Bros . J . Edmonds , P . G . S , P . M . 8 ; J . Constable , W . M ., 185 ; W . Hammond , P . N ., 201 , W . M ., 1 . 326 ; Rickwood ,

192 ; Wells , McDavett , Hubbard , Jordan , & c . WIDNES . —Lodge of Etjuittj ( No . 1 , 384 ) . — The brethren of this lodge and their fr . .-- ;; J , s had a most delightful pic-nic in Knowsley Pawlpon Thursday , the 2 nd inst . Bros . Simpson , W . M . ;

I . W . R . Fowler , A . P . M ., J . W . J . ; Fowler , P . M . ; J . T . Hall ( 86 ) , Oppenheim , and others took an active part ^' promoting the general enjoyment of the party , and their eftbrts were hi ghly successful .

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The usual summer fete and distribution of prizes at the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , was held on Wednesday last , at the School , Wood-green . Lieutenant Colonel F . Burdett , ? rov . Grand Master of Middlesex , presided , and was supported by Bros . Henry J .

Symonds , Raynham W , Stewart , Rosenthal , H . Dubosc , H . C . Levander , Edward Cox , J . W . Dosell , W . Roebuck , W . Paas , Captain Wordsworth , Haigh , C . Lacey , T . Cubitt , T . Mortlock , Magnus Ohren , S . Rawson , W . Moore , P . M . 73 ; Collard Moutrie , R . Wentworth

Little , Secretary of the Girls' School . The distribution ot prizes took place in the gymnasium , which was utilised for the purpose at the last moment , on account or the large demand for tickets . The gymnasium was decorated with flags and evergreens . The lads

were placed in the centre , and the ladies occupied seats to the right and left . The proceedings commenced immediately after , 3 o ' clock , by which time the building where the prizes were to be distributed was full , indeed so large a number of friends and

supporters of the school has never been before gathered together on a similar occasion , and not even ^ at the opening of the building , nine years ago . The recitations were well delivered by the pupils , and it was stated on the

programme that they were the result of only three month's instruction . This of course , is on account of the . new regime under the Rev . O . Perrott , the Head Master . They were interspersed with musical pieces by the pupils and Madame Thaddeus Well .

The singing of the pupils was very creditable indeed and was much superior to the recitations . The proceedings were very successful , and the success was in no small measure contributed to

by the artistic singing of Madame Ihaddeus Wells . The following are the prizes distributed , the