Annual Picnic Of The Doric Lodge , No.2359.

beautiful grounds of the " Ferry" at leisure , when a photograph of the party was taken by Bro . Sayers . Re-embarking , they returned to Chester , and after visiting some of the many interesting portions of the ancient town , subsequently dined together . We must congratulate Bro . G . A . Myers , P . M ., W . M ., upon the great success of the picnic , who worked

unceasingly along with his Secretary , Bro . John Walker , for the happiness of the whole party , who returned from Chester by special train , arriving at Manchester about io o'clock p . m ., all expressing themselves highly delighted with the outing . The following brethren and friends were present Bro . G . A . Myers , P . M ., W . M ., and Mrs . Myers ; Bro

F . Stretch , P . M ., and Mrs . Stretch ; Bro . Clare Edgar Towell , P . M . ; Bro . G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . G . Org ., and Mrs . Smith ; Bro . A . K . Boothroyd and Mrs . Boothroyd ; Bro . j . M . Veal ; Bro . John Walker and Miss Walker ; Bro . F . Thomas , Mrs . and Miss Blossom Thomas ; Bro . James Sharpies , Airs , and Mr . Fred Sharpies ; Miss Dewhirst ; Bro . C . Worstencroft and Mrs . Worstencroft ; Bro . J . Dearnerley and Mrs

Dearnerley ; Bro . E . W . Rowsell and Mrs . Rowsell ; Bro . J . Smith and Mrs . J . Smith ; Bro . Ratchford and Mrs . Ratchford ; Bro . J . B . Ratchford ; Bro . J . Hardwicke - Marsh , W . M . 1730 , and Miss Maggie Marsh ; Bro . H . Ashton Kay and Mrs . Kay ; Bro . R . J . H . Sayers and Mrs . Sayers ; Bro . G . Medcalf ; Bro . F . J . Passmore ; Bro . J . Hancock and Mrs . Hancock ; Bro . H . Shuter ; and Bro . J . H . Norris .

A Day At The Dukeries.

A DAY AT THE DUKERIES .

The stately homes of England How beautiful they stand ; Amid their tall ancestral trees All o ' er this pleasant land .

Memories of the past stand out in bold relief , and happy recollections of pleasure flash rapidly before us in contemplating the noble houses and stately shrines that abound in luxuriant profusion in and around Sherwood Forest , the merry bunting ground of kings and the haunt of Robin Hood and Little John , with Friar Tuck and Alan a Dale the minstrel . This is the

classic ground whereon now stand " The Dukenes . A delightful and enchanting country , Wharncliffe Lodge , No . 1462 , visited on Thursday week , accompanied by visiting brethren and a few invited friends , fully intent on spending a long and happy summer ' s day . A couple of the latest designs in saloon carriages were placed at their disposal by the M . S . and L .

Railway Company , conveying the members from Barnsley , Penistone , and Sheffield to Worksop . The party consisted of Bro . George Taylor , W . AL , Mrs . and Aliss Taylor ; Bro . E . Billington , P . AL , P . G . Purst ., Mrs . and Miss Billington ; Bro . Beanland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Mrs . Beanland and Mrs . Askew ; Bro . StonesI . P . M . ; Bro . Ruffe , P . AL , Mrs . Ruffe , and

, Mrs . Steele ; Bro . C . Dunstan , S . W ., Mrs . and Alaster Dunstan ; Bro . Cockcroft , J . W ., and Mrs . Cockcroft ; Bro . J . W . Sykes , D . C , Mrs . and Miss Sykes and Mrs . Patterson ; Bro . W . j . Asquith , Steward , and Mrs . Asquith ; Bro . Gandy , Steward , and Mrs . Gandy ; and Bro . Morton . The visiting friends included Bro . J . H . Gration ,

P . M ., P . Z . 1513 , P . G . Treas ., West Yorks , and Mrs . Gration ; Bro . E . J . F . Rideal and Mrs . Rideal ; Bro . J . F . M . Coles , together with the following friends : Air . and Mrs . Egan , Air . and Mrs . A . Witham , Mr . and Mrs . Snowden , Miss Dyson , Mr . and Mrs . Pitt , Mr . and Mrs . G . H . Coles , Air . H . Carter , and Mr . H , Spedding .

In most favourable weather Worksop was reached shortly after 10 o ' clock , when it was soon manifest that the Alaster of Ceremonies ( Bro . Sykes ) with his able lieutenant ( Bro . Asquith ) , along with the Worshipful Master ( Bro . Taylor ) , had contrived to make advanced special arrangements for the complete enjoyment of the whole party under their charge , and as far as they were immediately concerned , not one untoward feature

occurred in the programme to mar anyone ' s pleasure . Four splendid turn-outs , drawn by ten capital steeds , soon landed us at the Lion Hotel , where the lirst call was made for light luncheon , as well as to take in sufficient provender for a day's enjoyment in the sylvan gl . ides of Sherwood . All having again taken their places as fancy led them , away the chariots of pleasure dashed to view the scenic beauties and historical

associations of the Dukenes . The renowned domain of Welbeck , the seat ofthe Duke of Portland , had first attention , where arrangements had been made for visiting the pleasure grounds , riding school , tan gallop , the underground apartments , and the subterranean tunnels , where

A silent charm breathed all around In hallowed stillness underground . These submerged retreats are vast and numerous , costing one of the late Dukes some two or three millions of money in their construction . One passage from the riding school to the Abbey is nearly a mile long . They are wonderfully constructed , and may easily be

discerned from above by the bull ' s eye lights that are dotted in and around 1 he Abbey . It would make this account too long to describe all the sights ; for everything in and about Welbeck is constructed on a luxuriant , costly , and massive scale . The whole

establishment being gigantic and imposing , is well worthy a visit from those whose lot it is to toil in the close and musty streets of our busy cities . After we had lunched at the Abbey , the journey was continued , passing the famous almshouses known as " The Winnings . " The sixth Duke erected these houscs ; at

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the request of the Duchess , for the benefit of the poor around them , to commemorate the success of his racehorses , Ayrshire , Donovan , Memoir , and Semolina . Passing charming landscapes , we were eventually ushered into the full glories of the woodland and forest glades of Sherwood . The whole route is interesting

and pleasant . However , another call had to be made ; for who has been to the Dukeries and not seen the famous "Major Oak ? " So here we had another breathing time , and right well it was enjoyed . The finger of tradition points out that this famous oak has braved a thousand years , amid storm and tempest , for ,

Outrageous thunder , stormy winds and ram , Discharge their fury on bis head in vain . Some extent of the magnitude of this monstre of the forest may be gathered from the fact that its trunk measures 32 feet in circumference , whilst the diameter , covered by its spreading boughs , is no less than 240 feet . Within its trunk is a hollow bole 15 feet high and 7 feet in diameter . Inside here parties of io , 12 ,

or even 16 can find shelter . Whilst one party were enjoying an inside visit , Bro . Stones struck up in his well-known style , " The Monarch of the Wood , " the chorus of which was taken up by all around right heartily , and judging from the rippling laughter of the merry maidens inside , who made the woods re-echo with their silvery voices , one would think there must be some truth in the

legend—There never comes a maid to the greenwood tree But paid the forester ' s bounty fee . Passing along avenues of twin sisters of this " Queen of Oak" brought us to our rested steeds , who were ready to away with us , and at the blow of the horn we started on our way towards Thoresby , the seat of Earl Manvcrs . Thoresby House is a modern structure , but

in every sense a model residence for an English nobleman . Passing along the bridge which spans the lake , we made a short halt to admire the beauties around , catching from this point a charming view of Clumber House in the distance , through the clusters of profuse foliage spreading to our right and to our left . This magnificent pile of buildings , the seat of the

Duke of Newcastle , is well worthy of a few hours ' inspection ; but leaving that pleasure for another visit , we find we must bid farewell to the forest , and to the magnificent lime avenues ; so amid jest and song we turn homeward , and arrive at the Lion Hotel , Worksop . in time to enjoy a sumptuous dinner provided by Host Green . To those who are specially interested in the success of

an excellent dinner we commend this hostelry , which , by the way , is under the special care of Miss Campbell , manageress . Here you have salmon of glorious colour , ducks and green peas to perfection , roast beef to a nicety , choice lamb and salad , and the good things appertaining to a substantial repast all in due order . The participants could but have one verdict , that Mine

Host and the Committee of Management deserved a full meed of praise . The cloth was removed , and the Worship ful Master presided over the after entertainment . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were duly honoured , interspersed with suitable songs . Like many other pleasant gatherings , this one came to an end , and by eight o ' clock the saloon had been re-connected to the train for Sheffield , Penistone , and

Barnsley , and the homeward journey in them was one of festive enjoyment . Song after song was repeated , and mirth rose to the highest enthusiasm , which was not a little contributed to by the fairy of the party , a dark-eyed nig htingale of song , who thrilled the company with matchless music " pouring floods of melody down upon it as from some world of unknown happiness . " Thus ended a long but happy day at the Dukeries . A . W .

"Feast Of Roses" At Ipswich.

"FEAST OF ROSES" AT IPSWICH .

The " Feast oi Hoses , " which is annually associated with the British Union Lodge , No . 114 , was held on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . The tables were graced with the choicest blooms of the national floral emblem , the artisticness of the display unmistakably showing that it was the work of delicate

hands . The preponderating colour was crimson , appropriately interspersed with the colours of the House of York . The W . AL , Bro . A . F . Penraven , presided , and the officers and brethren of the lodge present were Bros . C . E . Tempest , S . W . ; T . B . Read , J . W . j B . P . Grimsey , P . M . and Sec . ; P . F . Wainwright , j . D . ; T .

Palmer , Org . ; G . W . Horsfield , Stwd . ; W . Boby , P . AL ; V . D . Colchester , P . M . ; C . G . Hayward , I . P . M . ; H . C . Casley , P . M . ; R . K . Casley , P . M . ; G . S . Elliston , P . AL ; F . Grimwood , T . W . Cotman , H . Jones , J . Flower , H . Clarke , and P . Hayward . The visitors included Bros . Walter Brooke , W . Al . 81 ; C H . Downes , W . Al . 2371 ; A . J . H . Ward , P . M . 650 ; E . T .

Read , 37 6 ; T . R . Elkington , 376 ; J . R . Staddon , 376 ; J . Kitwood , jun ., 2098 ; VV . J . W . Barnard , 650 ; and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , while a very interesting feature in the proceedings was the presentation of a handsome crimson morocco easy chair to Bro . Boby , and a solid silver coffee pot of the eighteenth century design to Bro . H ,

C . Casley . The presentations were made on behalf of the lodge by the WOKSIIUM- 'UI . MASTER who in happy terms spoke of the duty which had devolved upon him as a highly pleasing one , in recognising as it did the good work done by Bros . Boby and Casley . It was , he said , most gratifying to observe that brethren who had done good work in the ranks of Freemasonry had been

"Feast Of Roses" At Ipswich.

raised to Provincial rank , the Grand Lodge at the same time giving tangible recognition of the best work of the brethren . Bro . Boby's life both in and out of the lodge had been one continual source of credit to Freemasonry , and no better living example to younir members could be found than he was . He was the pioneer of Masonic Charities in Suffolk

When Bro . Boby took the matter in hand no money was going from Suffolk to Masonic Charities , and the province was practically unrepresented , but ever since his advent amongst them the province had maintained an improving position . With regard to Bro . Casley no brother had worked with greater zeal in the interest of the Craft . Whenever any difficulty arose through

the want of an officer in the lodge , he was always read y to respond by filling the vacancy , whatever that mi ght be . Bro . BOBY , who was heartily greeted , the fact of the veteran brother being a founder of the " Feast ol Roses " being remembered , made but a brief acknowledgment of the gift , claiming as an excuse the increasing burden of years . He thanked the brethren most

heartily and sincerely for their very handsome present of which he felt he was quite undeserving . He , however , assured them that so long as he was spared he would treasure it , and when the time came for him to relinquish it it would pass into the hands of some other good Mason , who would treasure it as he did . Bro . H . C . CASLEY acknowledged his gift . He could

not , he said , call to his recollection any service of his which in any degree merited the kind testimony of regard and esteem which had been shown to him that evening . It was something like 20 years since he first joined the lodge , and during that time he had endeavoured to do his duty to the Craft in general and

that lodge in particular conscientiously and with a deep sense of the obligations he took upon himself at his initiation . It was , therefore , gratifying to him to find that in the discharge of his Masonic duties he had been able to gain in any way their esteem and approbation .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Op Surrey.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OP SURREY .

The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Surrey was held at the Masonic Hall , Woking , on Thursday , the 29 th ultimo . There were present Bro . Col . G . Noel Money , C . B ., Prov . Grand Master , supported by Bros . F . West , D . P . G . M . ; Col . C . H . Nevill , P . S . G . W . ; Dr . Hugh Mackintosh , P . J . G . W . ; S . W . Lambert , P . G . M . O . ; Dr . C . R . Alder Wright , P . S . G . O . ; Rev .

W . R . Finlay , P . G . Chap . ; Col . A . H . Bircham , P . G . Treas . ; Arthur H . Bowles , P . G . Sec . ; Major Thomas F . Easterbrook , P . G . D . C . ; C . T . Tyler , P . A . G . D . C ; J . R . S . Lancaster , P . G . S . D . ; Frederick Flood , P . G . L of W . ; Chas . F . Passmore , P . G . Org . ; Arthur Adams , P . G . I . G . ; C . F . Matier , G . Sec . ; !•' . A . Bowles , P . D . S . G . D . Bengal ; G . H . White , Ralph Neville , R . Mossop , and many others . On the motion of the PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER ,

seconded by the DEPUTY PROVINCIAL GRAND M ASTER ( Bro . F . West ) , a congratulatory address was ordered to be sent to the Grand Master ( H . R . H . the Prince ol Wales ) on the approaching marriage of his son . Col . BIKCHA . M was unanimously re-elected Treasurer

for the ensuing year . The GRAND MASTER afterwards appointed and invested the Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bro . F . West , P . P . G . M . O . .., Dep . Prov . G . M . „ Major G . H , N . Bridges ,

P . M . 333 Prov . S . G . W . „ T . F . Easterbrook , LP . M . 333 Prov . J . G . W . „ F . Flood , J . W . 442 Prov . G . M . O . „ A . Adams , W . M . 198 ... Prov . G . S . O . „ J . A . Farnfield , S . W . 450 ... Prov . G . J . O . „ Rev . W . R . Finlay , Chap . 333 Prov . G . Chap . „ Col . A . H . Bircham , I . P . M .

442 Prov . G . Treas . „ H . L . de Montmorency , W . M . 114 Prov . G . Reg . „ A . H . Bowles , W . M . 442 ... Prov . G . Sec . „ James Hill , W . M . 333 ... Prov . S . G . D . „ lames S . Fraser , S . W . 198 ... Prov . J . G . D . . I

„ W . J . Dyer . J . W . 198 ... Prov . G . L ot VV . „ Chas . T . Tyler , S . O . 442 ... Prov . G . D . C . „ T . Aitken . Sec . 114 Prov . A . G . D . C .

„ John Vicary , P . M . 451 ... Prov . G . S . B . „ J . A . Braik , Sec . 333 ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ C F . Passmore „ S . W . 442 . * .. Prov . G . Org . „ Charles Cheef I . W . 114 ... Prov . G . I . G .

„ J . W . H . Littleboy , M . O . 407 > „ G Slwii . „ William Briant , M . O . 333 ... ) l cov' U ' „ Robert Potter Prov . G . Tyler-The musical arrangements were ab ' y carried ° under the direction of Bro . C . F . Passmore , Mus ., u ' Prov . Grand Organist . ]

Birth.

Birth .

Gori'LiEii . —On the 6 : h inst ., at Penang , the wife " Gcoige Gottlieb , barrister-at-lav , of a so ' telegram ) .

By the Queen ' s commands the East Terrace at T " ; t „ Castle was " again thrown open to the public on the "" J . Jjs some thousands of whom but too gladly availed their 1 of the opportunity of listening to the bands of tn ( J . '' " [ lit Guards and the Dragoon Guards , which p layed UP , ) , [ lawn opposite to the Royal apartments . Anw nfc jt | , i promenauers were the Princess Beatrice and several Oueen's visitors .