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Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee held their regular meeting' at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday last , Bro . W . Roebuck , P . G . S . B ., Trustee and Vice-Patron , presided , and there were present Bros . S . Richardson , Rev . R . Morris , M . A ., LL . D ., A . Williams , F . Adlard , H . Webb , C . F . Hogard , W . H . Burgess , Richard Eve , G . Treas ., VV . Maple , and F . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., Sec .
' The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , and those of the Quarterly Court on 9 th July , and of the House Committee ( special and ordinary ) read , the report of the Audit Committee was presented , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Two petitions were presented , of which one v / as accepted and the name ordered to be placed on the list of
Candidates for election in April next , and the other was deferred . Six applications from ex-pupils for grants towards outfit were favourably entertained—one conditionally on the verification of the statements made in its support—and the proceedings then concluded with the customary vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding .
Presentation To Bro. The Rev. W. C. Harrisp.P.G.C. Durham.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . THE REV . W . C . HARRISP . P . G . C . DURHAM .
On Friday night , the 29 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , South Shields , an influential meeting of brethren was held for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to Bro . the Rev . W . C . Harris , Chaplain to St . Hilda and Hadrian Lodges , P . P . G . Chap . Durham , on the occasion of his ,
leaving South Shields . Bro . J HEPPELL , W . M . of the Hadrian Lodge , presided , and in a few appropriate and feeling remarks , asked the rev . brother to accept an illuminated address , and a beautifully-fitted and silvermounted travelling bag , on behalf of the Past Masters , Officers , and brethren of the two lodges . Bro . HALL , W . M . of the St . Hilda Lodge , and Bro . R .
HUDSON , Prov . G . Sec , supplemented the remarks of the Chairman , and expressed regret that they were about to lose the services of Bro . Harris . Bro . HARRIS suitably responded , and gave an interesting address on Freemasonry . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman , and the proceedings concluded .
The following is a copy of the address : " To the Rev . William Charles Harris , L . Th ., Chaplain to St . Hilda and Hadrian Lodges of Freemasons , South Shields , Past Prov . Grand Chap . Durham . "Dear Sir and Brother , —We , Past Masters , Officers , Brethren of St . Hilda Lodge , No . 240 , and Hadrian Lodge , No . 1970 , are desirous of conveying to you our
sincere appreciation of the thoughtful and able manner in which you have discharged the duties of Chaplain to these lodges during the past four years , thereby gaining the respect and esteem of the whole of the brethren . We also desire to express our regret at the loss the Craft in this town will sustain by your removal to another sphere oi pastoral labour . " The good wishes of the brethren accompany you , with
the hope that the blessings of " The Great Architect of the Universe " will rest upon you in all your new undertakings . " Signed on behalf of the Past Masters , Officers , and Brethren of the above mentioned Lodges , this 22 nd day of July , 1887 . " J A . HALL , W . M . St . Hilda Lodge . " ARTHUR E . COWLING , P . M ., Sec , St . Hilda Lodge . "J OHN HEPPELL , W . M . Hadrian Lodge . " THOS . D . MARSHALL , Sec Hadrian Lodge . "
Summer Festival Of The Covent Garden Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1614.
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE COVENT GARDEN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1614 .
The second annual summer festival in connection with this popular lodge of instruction took place on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., under the most favourable circumstances ,
both as regards the weather and the arrangements . Most of the party met at the Charing Cross Railway Station at 12 . 30 , and were conducted by Bro . G . Reynolds , the energetic Secretary , to saloon carriages attached to the 12 . 45 train for Gravesend , which Mr . Grimstead , the courteous and attentive station master , had provided for the party . At Cannon-street and London Bridge more friends joined the
party . After a very pleasant run to Gravesend the brethren and their friends were met by two brakes , provided by Mr . W . R . Green , and the merry party , after having refreshed themselves at the Clarendon Hotel , started on a trip to Cobham , through the beautiful park , and back to Gravesend by way of Shorne , Chalk , and Milton . On arriving at the Clarendon the party sat down to an excellent
banquet , provided by Bro . J . B . Mella , the manager to Bro . R . Pratli , the proprietor of the hotel , under the Presidency of Bro . T . A . Dickson , W . M . of the mother lod ge , supported by Bro . Harry W . Kedgley , the I . P . M . Ihere were also present Bros . W . Corby and Mrs . Corby , Bro . A . Bullen and Mrs . Bullen , Bro . C . Grassi and Mrs .
Grassi , Bro . G . Reynolds and Mrs . G . Reynolds , Bro . W . Hancock and his son , Mr . Linford , Bro . W . Honeyball , Mr . Sharp , Mr . Ladds , Mr . Holford , Bro . VV . ] . Hand , Mr . W . C . Keating , Bro . S . Hewitt , Bro . G . W . Price , Mr . J . Hallttrian , Bro . J . Pratti , Bro . J . Higgins , Bro . A . Neil , oro . j . Mella , Bro . A . Cogliati , Mr . Paulton , and other
After justice had been done to the good things placed on the table , Bro . T . A . DICKSON said that he hoped the speeches would be brief , as they had amongst them wat evening musical brethren , who he knew would delight « « . ' o P P ° £ " The Health of the Oueen , " the worthy President said it was a usual and pleasant toast . « ii Knew her good qualities , and were delighted she had sucri a happy Jubilee . He next oroceeded to the toast of
TY , ! vt n . ? e and Princess of Wales , " which was drunk most heartil y . r ! V Posing the toast of "Success to the Covent Bro T 2 A * '" s'ruct'on Summer Festival , 18 S 7 , " (¦ Vi J DICKSON said he must add also success a m „ i 7 ge of instruction . That day they had had Th » , ; j p , easant outing , and one not to be forgotten . * ne ride was not too i ong in the tra : > The tn
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in the brakes through the country was most enjoyable , and the banquet all that one could wish for , and he trusted that for many years they would be able to meet and drink the toast with the same degree of brotherly and friendly feeling , and with a larger number of brethren , ladies and friends present . He wished the lodge of instruction every success and that its Secretary would be blessed with health to carry on his duties in the same indefatigable manner as
he had always done . The lodge of instruction was well established and in good quarters at the Criterion , and doing good work with its excellent Preceptor , Bro . W . C . Smith , whom he was sorry was not with them , but he saw many faces round the table who were constant attendants on Thursday evening ' s when they met , and . he would call upon Bro . W . Hancock to respond . Bro . WALTER HANCOCK said it afforded him
considerable gratification to . respond to the toast , and he assured the brethren that there was no lodge of instruction he attended , and he belonged to nearly fifty , where he was so happy as at the Covent Garden . The zeal and hard work of both the Preceptor and the Secretary tended to make the lodge of instruction a great success . Bro . W . C . Smith as Preceptor was most zealous , and Bro . G .
Reynolds , Secretary , kind and courteous with a cheerful face , looked well alter his children with all the carefulness of a parent . At all the meetings that he had attended the ritual was well taught with earnest working . To-day all had spent a most happy and pleasant time . Everything had been in their favour . The little rain that had fallen had refreshed the country they
had passed through , and he might say they had had refreshment in every way , and the idea of the excursion and its arrangements he knew had met with the approval of all present , and we wished success to all future festivals . Bro . G . REYNOLDS next proposed the toast of "The Visitors , " and said it was a great pleasure to have them amongst them to support the brethren in their summer
outing . To the ladies and the non-Masons the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction give them a hearty welcome Bnd he hoped all had enjoyed themselves , and that it had been proved to them that Masons were not selfish , but thought of the ladies and friends at least once in the year . This was only the second summer festival in connection with the lodge of instruction , and the
number present exceeded that of last year by ten , and he hoped each year ' s meetings would show increase of brethren and friends even in greater proportion . To-day ' s trip had been quite different from the previous one , which was by water . They had left Charing-cross in reasonable time , and not had to rush early away from business ; had a pleasant ride through a portion of the Garden of England , for there
was no prettier spot in England than that which they had been driven through , and a capital dinner in a room where there was a splendid view of the Thames with the finest shipping in the world passing to and fro . He only hoped that at their next outing more visitors would be present , and he could assure them he would do all in his power to make the outing as successful as the present one .
Mr . HOLFORD in returning thanks for "The Visitors , assured the brethren of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction that they had thoroughly enjoyed themselves in every way . They had seen nature spread out in all its glory in their beautiful drive . The whole company had shown every good feeling of friendship towards one another , and had made the day a happy one not to be
forgotten . Bro . H . W . KEDGLEY , I . P . M ., next proposed the toast of "The President , Bro . J . A . Dickson , W . M ., " and said it afforded him great pleasure to do so , as he had known their President for many years , and it did him good to see his kind and genial face at the head of the table , and quite repaid the journey ; from London to support him , for
unforunately he was unable to join the party in the ride to Cobham . As to the present gathering , it was one of a most cheerful kind , and he hoped before Bro . Dickson left the chair of the Covent Garden Lodge he should see him presiding over the supper table in connection with a ball , and he knew their W . M . would welcome the ladies in a manner second to none . He would ask all present to drink
the President's health in a bumper , coupling with it Mrs . Dickson and Son . 1 he PRESIDENT , in replying , thanked the Vice-President for his kind remarks , and said that anything he could do for the welfare of the Covent Garden Lodge or Lodge of Instruction , he would do it to the best of his ability . He felt great pleasure in being amongst them that day , and to
preside over such a happy party , and to see so many brethren and friends with smiling faces around the table , and he also thanked them for the kind and hearty manner in which his health had been drunk with that of Mrs . Dickson and Son , and he hoped to be amongst them on future occasions . It was now his duty to propose " The Health of the Stewards , " who had carried out their duties
so satisfactorily , and he would call upon Bros . C . Grassi and Wm . Honeyball to reply . Bros . GRASSI and HONEYBALL said , as Stewards it afforded them great pleasure to have been of assistance to the Summer Festival , and each had done all they could towards making the outing a success . Bro . W . J . HAND said a most pleasant duty had fallen
upon him , and that was to drink " The Health of the Ladies , " which , he felt sure , all the gentlemen present would do with heartiness . No meeting of that kind was complete without ladies , and without them they would be nowhere . They somehow or the other had a happy way of making all go merrily . They added a charm wherever they were , both at home and abroad , and a good lady at
home was the success of a man . He was sorry there were not more present to adorn their banqueting table ; but no doubt on the next occasion there would be a larger number when their friends heard what a delightful day they had had . Bro . HARRIS , in replying for the ladies , thanked Bro . W . J . Hand for his kind and sensible remarks . The
ladies appreciated much all that had been said of them and the hearty manner in which their health had been drank . The banquet would have been a miserable one without them . They were the chief joys of life , and everything good in life they had to thank them for , and perhaps some day , and he hoped soon , that it would fall to some other
fellow to respond for them in the same spirit as he had done . Bro . H . W . KEDGLEY next proposed "The Health of Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary , " and , in doing so , said he knew all present would agree with him in saying that he had worked hard to make the lodge of instruction a success
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A proof of it being appreciated was that it was so well attended . That day they had been most successful in carrying out all arrangements connected with the summer outing , and felt suie that all present were delighted . Bro . W . HONEYBALL said he hoped the brethren would allow him to add to the toast ^ the healths of Mrs . Reynolds and Bro . G . H . Reynolds .
Bro . G . REYNOLDS thanked all for their kindness towards himself and Mrs . Reynolds and Bro . G . H . Reynolds . He hoped to be spared many years to carry out his duties , no matter whatever they were , to the satisfaction of all . He could assure the brethren that in his wife he had a good . assistant , who was always willing to help him in any way that she could , and endeavoured to
exercise a truly Masonic spirit . He would convey to Bro . G . H . Reynolds their kind wishes for his health , and he felt sure many brethren present would unite with him in wishing to see him become W . M . at some future date . Before breaking up he must ask the brethren to drink the health of Bro . J . B . Mella ( the manager to Bro . Pratti ) , and Mrs . Mella , for the excellent manner in which the banquet had been served .
The company were much charmed with the musical performance of Bro . Larti on the mandoline , also the singing and , pianoforte playing of Mr . O'Neil , Bro . Grassi , Mr . Holford , and others . The party was conveyed back to London by the last train in the carriages they came down in , and at parting at Charing Cross Station all expressed themselves much delighted with the day ' s entertainment .
Masonic Charity In New Zealand.
MASONIC CHARITY IN NEW ZEALAND .
The action taken by the A ra Lodge , 348 ( I . C . ) , for the establishment ot a Jubilee Benevolent Fund may be of some interest as being the first practical effort in the colony designed and effected to celebrate the Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty , and promote the cause of Masonic Charity . At the regular monthly meeting of the lodge there was a large attendance of members and visiting
brethren , including Bro . G . P . Pierce , P . G . M . After the ordinary lodge business , the principal business was the consideration of the notice of motion standing in the name of the W . M . : "That a Committee be appointed by this lodge to confer with Committees appointed by other lodges , to consider the best mode of Masonically celebrating the Jubilee reign of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria .
Bro . KIDD asked leave of the brethren to amend the motion to read as follows , pointing out that he had sent a copy of the alteration to each member , that they might be aware of its importance . A greed to unanimously . The motion , as altered read as follows : " 1 . That the lodge celebrate the Jubilee year of the reign of her Majesty Queen Victoria by the formation of a fund to be called 1 he
Ara Jubilee Widow and Orphan Fund . ' The fund to be devoted to the support of the children of indigent Masons , or their widows and orphans . Members ot the lodge , or therr widows and orphans , to have preferential claims at all times . 2 . That the Property Committee be the managers of the fund , but all matters in connection with the disbursement of the funds to be first brought
before ths lodge ( unless in cases of emergency ) , and by vote of the members sent to the committee to report , or otherwise as directed . 3 . That an account to be opened at the Bank of New Zealand , to be called the 'Ara Jubilee Widow and Orphan Fund Account . ' 1 he Chairman and Secretary of the Property Committee to operate on the same . All monies received from the rent
of the Masonic Hotel property to be placed in the bank to the credit of the said fund ' s account ( accept when the ordinary revenue of the lodge falls below the expenditure ; then the said Committee shall be empowered by a vote of the lodge to hand over a sum not exceeding £ 50 in any one year , in order to meet current liabilities . ) 4 . That the amount standing to the credit of the lodge in the name of
the Parnell Orphan Home Trustees be a part of the above Fund , and be managed as above stated , and at least once in every six months a report in writing shall be brought before the lodge detailing the amount of receipts and expenditure , and the number and condition of those persons benefited . 5 . That the Committee be asked to meet as soon afterthe passingof this notice of motion asshall
be convenient , and prepare rules for the permanent working of the iund , the mode of making application , and other matters that may seem to them needful , and report same to the lodge at its next meeting . " The W . M . pointed out that , as the lodge had leased the hotel site for a long term , it offered an opportunity to the brethren to fittingly celebrate the Jubilee reign of her Majesty by inaugurating a
fund that they would be proud of for all time , and that Lodge Ara would be the first to commemorate the event of Hits year in a manner dear to all loyal Masons —viz ., ' Charity , and especially to those who could not help themselves . A considerable discussion took place among the brethren , no one being averse to the motion , but some
considered that it should be delayed till next meeting , or sent to a committee to report . On its being put to tne lodge , it was carried by a very large majority . A notice of motion by the W . M . re altering by-law No . 12 referring to election of house committee , was then given ; also that the celebration of the installation be by an " At-Home . "—From New Zealand Herald ( Auckland ) ,
— * . The Wanderers Lodge of Instruction , No . 1604 , ' will be closed until the first Wednesday in September . H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor honoured Mr . Bassano with sii tings for photographs at his studio in Old Bond-street on Monday morning . Some very successful negatives were taken of his Royal Highness .
The popularity of the Newcastle Exhibition is not likely to wane as long as the eneigetic body of gentlemen , who are guarding its inierests , put forth such varied attractions as are announced in the prospective engagements . Already nearly a million and a quarter people have
visited the Exhibition , and testified in many ways their , appreciation of its merits . Far fiom there being any diminution in the average numbers of weekly visitors , the turnstiles continue to record a highly prosperous state of affairs .
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Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee held their regular meeting' at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday last , Bro . W . Roebuck , P . G . S . B ., Trustee and Vice-Patron , presided , and there were present Bros . S . Richardson , Rev . R . Morris , M . A ., LL . D ., A . Williams , F . Adlard , H . Webb , C . F . Hogard , W . H . Burgess , Richard Eve , G . Treas ., VV . Maple , and F . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., Sec .
' The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , and those of the Quarterly Court on 9 th July , and of the House Committee ( special and ordinary ) read , the report of the Audit Committee was presented , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Two petitions were presented , of which one v / as accepted and the name ordered to be placed on the list of
Candidates for election in April next , and the other was deferred . Six applications from ex-pupils for grants towards outfit were favourably entertained—one conditionally on the verification of the statements made in its support—and the proceedings then concluded with the customary vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding .
Presentation To Bro. The Rev. W. C. Harrisp.P.G.C. Durham.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . THE REV . W . C . HARRISP . P . G . C . DURHAM .
On Friday night , the 29 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , South Shields , an influential meeting of brethren was held for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to Bro . the Rev . W . C . Harris , Chaplain to St . Hilda and Hadrian Lodges , P . P . G . Chap . Durham , on the occasion of his ,
leaving South Shields . Bro . J HEPPELL , W . M . of the Hadrian Lodge , presided , and in a few appropriate and feeling remarks , asked the rev . brother to accept an illuminated address , and a beautifully-fitted and silvermounted travelling bag , on behalf of the Past Masters , Officers , and brethren of the two lodges . Bro . HALL , W . M . of the St . Hilda Lodge , and Bro . R .
HUDSON , Prov . G . Sec , supplemented the remarks of the Chairman , and expressed regret that they were about to lose the services of Bro . Harris . Bro . HARRIS suitably responded , and gave an interesting address on Freemasonry . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman , and the proceedings concluded .
The following is a copy of the address : " To the Rev . William Charles Harris , L . Th ., Chaplain to St . Hilda and Hadrian Lodges of Freemasons , South Shields , Past Prov . Grand Chap . Durham . "Dear Sir and Brother , —We , Past Masters , Officers , Brethren of St . Hilda Lodge , No . 240 , and Hadrian Lodge , No . 1970 , are desirous of conveying to you our
sincere appreciation of the thoughtful and able manner in which you have discharged the duties of Chaplain to these lodges during the past four years , thereby gaining the respect and esteem of the whole of the brethren . We also desire to express our regret at the loss the Craft in this town will sustain by your removal to another sphere oi pastoral labour . " The good wishes of the brethren accompany you , with
the hope that the blessings of " The Great Architect of the Universe " will rest upon you in all your new undertakings . " Signed on behalf of the Past Masters , Officers , and Brethren of the above mentioned Lodges , this 22 nd day of July , 1887 . " J A . HALL , W . M . St . Hilda Lodge . " ARTHUR E . COWLING , P . M ., Sec , St . Hilda Lodge . "J OHN HEPPELL , W . M . Hadrian Lodge . " THOS . D . MARSHALL , Sec Hadrian Lodge . "
Summer Festival Of The Covent Garden Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1614.
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE COVENT GARDEN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1614 .
The second annual summer festival in connection with this popular lodge of instruction took place on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., under the most favourable circumstances ,
both as regards the weather and the arrangements . Most of the party met at the Charing Cross Railway Station at 12 . 30 , and were conducted by Bro . G . Reynolds , the energetic Secretary , to saloon carriages attached to the 12 . 45 train for Gravesend , which Mr . Grimstead , the courteous and attentive station master , had provided for the party . At Cannon-street and London Bridge more friends joined the
party . After a very pleasant run to Gravesend the brethren and their friends were met by two brakes , provided by Mr . W . R . Green , and the merry party , after having refreshed themselves at the Clarendon Hotel , started on a trip to Cobham , through the beautiful park , and back to Gravesend by way of Shorne , Chalk , and Milton . On arriving at the Clarendon the party sat down to an excellent
banquet , provided by Bro . J . B . Mella , the manager to Bro . R . Pratli , the proprietor of the hotel , under the Presidency of Bro . T . A . Dickson , W . M . of the mother lod ge , supported by Bro . Harry W . Kedgley , the I . P . M . Ihere were also present Bros . W . Corby and Mrs . Corby , Bro . A . Bullen and Mrs . Bullen , Bro . C . Grassi and Mrs .
Grassi , Bro . G . Reynolds and Mrs . G . Reynolds , Bro . W . Hancock and his son , Mr . Linford , Bro . W . Honeyball , Mr . Sharp , Mr . Ladds , Mr . Holford , Bro . VV . ] . Hand , Mr . W . C . Keating , Bro . S . Hewitt , Bro . G . W . Price , Mr . J . Hallttrian , Bro . J . Pratti , Bro . J . Higgins , Bro . A . Neil , oro . j . Mella , Bro . A . Cogliati , Mr . Paulton , and other
After justice had been done to the good things placed on the table , Bro . T . A . DICKSON said that he hoped the speeches would be brief , as they had amongst them wat evening musical brethren , who he knew would delight « « . ' o P P ° £ " The Health of the Oueen , " the worthy President said it was a usual and pleasant toast . « ii Knew her good qualities , and were delighted she had sucri a happy Jubilee . He next oroceeded to the toast of
TY , ! vt n . ? e and Princess of Wales , " which was drunk most heartil y . r ! V Posing the toast of "Success to the Covent Bro T 2 A * '" s'ruct'on Summer Festival , 18 S 7 , " (¦ Vi J DICKSON said he must add also success a m „ i 7 ge of instruction . That day they had had Th » , ; j p , easant outing , and one not to be forgotten . * ne ride was not too i ong in the tra : > The tn
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in the brakes through the country was most enjoyable , and the banquet all that one could wish for , and he trusted that for many years they would be able to meet and drink the toast with the same degree of brotherly and friendly feeling , and with a larger number of brethren , ladies and friends present . He wished the lodge of instruction every success and that its Secretary would be blessed with health to carry on his duties in the same indefatigable manner as
he had always done . The lodge of instruction was well established and in good quarters at the Criterion , and doing good work with its excellent Preceptor , Bro . W . C . Smith , whom he was sorry was not with them , but he saw many faces round the table who were constant attendants on Thursday evening ' s when they met , and . he would call upon Bro . W . Hancock to respond . Bro . WALTER HANCOCK said it afforded him
considerable gratification to . respond to the toast , and he assured the brethren that there was no lodge of instruction he attended , and he belonged to nearly fifty , where he was so happy as at the Covent Garden . The zeal and hard work of both the Preceptor and the Secretary tended to make the lodge of instruction a great success . Bro . W . C . Smith as Preceptor was most zealous , and Bro . G .
Reynolds , Secretary , kind and courteous with a cheerful face , looked well alter his children with all the carefulness of a parent . At all the meetings that he had attended the ritual was well taught with earnest working . To-day all had spent a most happy and pleasant time . Everything had been in their favour . The little rain that had fallen had refreshed the country they
had passed through , and he might say they had had refreshment in every way , and the idea of the excursion and its arrangements he knew had met with the approval of all present , and we wished success to all future festivals . Bro . G . REYNOLDS next proposed the toast of "The Visitors , " and said it was a great pleasure to have them amongst them to support the brethren in their summer
outing . To the ladies and the non-Masons the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction give them a hearty welcome Bnd he hoped all had enjoyed themselves , and that it had been proved to them that Masons were not selfish , but thought of the ladies and friends at least once in the year . This was only the second summer festival in connection with the lodge of instruction , and the
number present exceeded that of last year by ten , and he hoped each year ' s meetings would show increase of brethren and friends even in greater proportion . To-day ' s trip had been quite different from the previous one , which was by water . They had left Charing-cross in reasonable time , and not had to rush early away from business ; had a pleasant ride through a portion of the Garden of England , for there
was no prettier spot in England than that which they had been driven through , and a capital dinner in a room where there was a splendid view of the Thames with the finest shipping in the world passing to and fro . He only hoped that at their next outing more visitors would be present , and he could assure them he would do all in his power to make the outing as successful as the present one .
Mr . HOLFORD in returning thanks for "The Visitors , assured the brethren of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction that they had thoroughly enjoyed themselves in every way . They had seen nature spread out in all its glory in their beautiful drive . The whole company had shown every good feeling of friendship towards one another , and had made the day a happy one not to be
forgotten . Bro . H . W . KEDGLEY , I . P . M ., next proposed the toast of "The President , Bro . J . A . Dickson , W . M ., " and said it afforded him great pleasure to do so , as he had known their President for many years , and it did him good to see his kind and genial face at the head of the table , and quite repaid the journey ; from London to support him , for
unforunately he was unable to join the party in the ride to Cobham . As to the present gathering , it was one of a most cheerful kind , and he hoped before Bro . Dickson left the chair of the Covent Garden Lodge he should see him presiding over the supper table in connection with a ball , and he knew their W . M . would welcome the ladies in a manner second to none . He would ask all present to drink
the President's health in a bumper , coupling with it Mrs . Dickson and Son . 1 he PRESIDENT , in replying , thanked the Vice-President for his kind remarks , and said that anything he could do for the welfare of the Covent Garden Lodge or Lodge of Instruction , he would do it to the best of his ability . He felt great pleasure in being amongst them that day , and to
preside over such a happy party , and to see so many brethren and friends with smiling faces around the table , and he also thanked them for the kind and hearty manner in which his health had been drunk with that of Mrs . Dickson and Son , and he hoped to be amongst them on future occasions . It was now his duty to propose " The Health of the Stewards , " who had carried out their duties
so satisfactorily , and he would call upon Bros . C . Grassi and Wm . Honeyball to reply . Bros . GRASSI and HONEYBALL said , as Stewards it afforded them great pleasure to have been of assistance to the Summer Festival , and each had done all they could towards making the outing a success . Bro . W . J . HAND said a most pleasant duty had fallen
upon him , and that was to drink " The Health of the Ladies , " which , he felt sure , all the gentlemen present would do with heartiness . No meeting of that kind was complete without ladies , and without them they would be nowhere . They somehow or the other had a happy way of making all go merrily . They added a charm wherever they were , both at home and abroad , and a good lady at
home was the success of a man . He was sorry there were not more present to adorn their banqueting table ; but no doubt on the next occasion there would be a larger number when their friends heard what a delightful day they had had . Bro . HARRIS , in replying for the ladies , thanked Bro . W . J . Hand for his kind and sensible remarks . The
ladies appreciated much all that had been said of them and the hearty manner in which their health had been drank . The banquet would have been a miserable one without them . They were the chief joys of life , and everything good in life they had to thank them for , and perhaps some day , and he hoped soon , that it would fall to some other
fellow to respond for them in the same spirit as he had done . Bro . H . W . KEDGLEY next proposed "The Health of Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary , " and , in doing so , said he knew all present would agree with him in saying that he had worked hard to make the lodge of instruction a success
Summer Festival Of The Covent Garden Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1614.
A proof of it being appreciated was that it was so well attended . That day they had been most successful in carrying out all arrangements connected with the summer outing , and felt suie that all present were delighted . Bro . W . HONEYBALL said he hoped the brethren would allow him to add to the toast ^ the healths of Mrs . Reynolds and Bro . G . H . Reynolds .
Bro . G . REYNOLDS thanked all for their kindness towards himself and Mrs . Reynolds and Bro . G . H . Reynolds . He hoped to be spared many years to carry out his duties , no matter whatever they were , to the satisfaction of all . He could assure the brethren that in his wife he had a good . assistant , who was always willing to help him in any way that she could , and endeavoured to
exercise a truly Masonic spirit . He would convey to Bro . G . H . Reynolds their kind wishes for his health , and he felt sure many brethren present would unite with him in wishing to see him become W . M . at some future date . Before breaking up he must ask the brethren to drink the health of Bro . J . B . Mella ( the manager to Bro . Pratti ) , and Mrs . Mella , for the excellent manner in which the banquet had been served .
The company were much charmed with the musical performance of Bro . Larti on the mandoline , also the singing and , pianoforte playing of Mr . O'Neil , Bro . Grassi , Mr . Holford , and others . The party was conveyed back to London by the last train in the carriages they came down in , and at parting at Charing Cross Station all expressed themselves much delighted with the day ' s entertainment .
Masonic Charity In New Zealand.
MASONIC CHARITY IN NEW ZEALAND .
The action taken by the A ra Lodge , 348 ( I . C . ) , for the establishment ot a Jubilee Benevolent Fund may be of some interest as being the first practical effort in the colony designed and effected to celebrate the Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty , and promote the cause of Masonic Charity . At the regular monthly meeting of the lodge there was a large attendance of members and visiting
brethren , including Bro . G . P . Pierce , P . G . M . After the ordinary lodge business , the principal business was the consideration of the notice of motion standing in the name of the W . M . : "That a Committee be appointed by this lodge to confer with Committees appointed by other lodges , to consider the best mode of Masonically celebrating the Jubilee reign of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria .
Bro . KIDD asked leave of the brethren to amend the motion to read as follows , pointing out that he had sent a copy of the alteration to each member , that they might be aware of its importance . A greed to unanimously . The motion , as altered read as follows : " 1 . That the lodge celebrate the Jubilee year of the reign of her Majesty Queen Victoria by the formation of a fund to be called 1 he
Ara Jubilee Widow and Orphan Fund . ' The fund to be devoted to the support of the children of indigent Masons , or their widows and orphans . Members ot the lodge , or therr widows and orphans , to have preferential claims at all times . 2 . That the Property Committee be the managers of the fund , but all matters in connection with the disbursement of the funds to be first brought
before ths lodge ( unless in cases of emergency ) , and by vote of the members sent to the committee to report , or otherwise as directed . 3 . That an account to be opened at the Bank of New Zealand , to be called the 'Ara Jubilee Widow and Orphan Fund Account . ' 1 he Chairman and Secretary of the Property Committee to operate on the same . All monies received from the rent
of the Masonic Hotel property to be placed in the bank to the credit of the said fund ' s account ( accept when the ordinary revenue of the lodge falls below the expenditure ; then the said Committee shall be empowered by a vote of the lodge to hand over a sum not exceeding £ 50 in any one year , in order to meet current liabilities . ) 4 . That the amount standing to the credit of the lodge in the name of
the Parnell Orphan Home Trustees be a part of the above Fund , and be managed as above stated , and at least once in every six months a report in writing shall be brought before the lodge detailing the amount of receipts and expenditure , and the number and condition of those persons benefited . 5 . That the Committee be asked to meet as soon afterthe passingof this notice of motion asshall
be convenient , and prepare rules for the permanent working of the iund , the mode of making application , and other matters that may seem to them needful , and report same to the lodge at its next meeting . " The W . M . pointed out that , as the lodge had leased the hotel site for a long term , it offered an opportunity to the brethren to fittingly celebrate the Jubilee reign of her Majesty by inaugurating a
fund that they would be proud of for all time , and that Lodge Ara would be the first to commemorate the event of Hits year in a manner dear to all loyal Masons —viz ., ' Charity , and especially to those who could not help themselves . A considerable discussion took place among the brethren , no one being averse to the motion , but some
considered that it should be delayed till next meeting , or sent to a committee to report . On its being put to tne lodge , it was carried by a very large majority . A notice of motion by the W . M . re altering by-law No . 12 referring to election of house committee , was then given ; also that the celebration of the installation be by an " At-Home . "—From New Zealand Herald ( Auckland ) ,
— * . The Wanderers Lodge of Instruction , No . 1604 , ' will be closed until the first Wednesday in September . H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor honoured Mr . Bassano with sii tings for photographs at his studio in Old Bond-street on Monday morning . Some very successful negatives were taken of his Royal Highness .
The popularity of the Newcastle Exhibition is not likely to wane as long as the eneigetic body of gentlemen , who are guarding its inierests , put forth such varied attractions as are announced in the prospective engagements . Already nearly a million and a quarter people have
visited the Exhibition , and testified in many ways their , appreciation of its merits . Far fiom there being any diminution in the average numbers of weekly visitors , the turnstiles continue to record a highly prosperous state of affairs .
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