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song—and , of course , at that time Jones was evidently in love . ( Well , our worthy and eloquent brother went on all through the programme , eliciting roars of laughter and applause from the brethren , and subsequently wound up by eloqusntly congratulating the lodge on its Masonic literature and Charity . He congratulated them upon the unity , harmony , dignity , and splendid working of the ritual of their Order . He had repeatedly called their lodge the " premier lodge" in the Province of Kent , and he felt an Unbounded affection for it , and a hearty desire for its continued prosperity . At one time they bad a library attached to their lodge , and he should be very pleased to present them with some interesting work of Masonic literature to add to their list .
Bro . Jamblin's mixture of witty remarks and feeling observations were much enjoyed and our popular brother was cheered heartily . on resuming his seat . Bro . Murphy then proposed the toast of " The W . M ., " he said there was no need to tell them why he held the gavel in his hands . It was the privilege of the l . P . M . to see that the honour due to the W . M . was paid him by the brethren when and where he might be presiding over them . As they knew , it was the custom of every Past Master of the Pattison Lodge to present the lodge with a banner bearing his , the W . M . ' s , coat of arms , and Bro . Cook , their junior P . M ., remarked to him , Bro . Murphy , that the
banners , or the lodge rather , were " strong as lions , " as almost every banner had a lion on it , but he was particularly struck with their W . M . ' s motto , " Great and True . " There was no doubt that he was great , and they would find that he was true . Bro . Murphj- then told a deliciously funny story revealed to him by the W . M . himself , about himself , and having reference to his jovial disposition and " Falstaffian " appearance , which was mightily enjoyed , and concluded a warm eulogium 6 n the W . M . ' s abilities by saying that he felt sure that at the end of Bro . Taylor ' s year of office , they would say " Well done . "
Bro . Taylor , who was heartily cheered , said up to that moment he had felt fairly comfortable in his chair , but he found that when one was requested to say something about oneself , it placed him at least in a rather uncomfortable position . What he said , or might say , in response to their hearty reception of tbe toast of his health , would perhaps be better adapted for private circulation , but now that he observed their old friend and brother evidently taking notes for the purpose of publication in the Masonic press , he had especial reasons to be especially careful in his utterances . So far as his position
was concerned , the congratulations he had received from every brother of the lodge impressed him with the most earnest desire to do his duty to their satisfaction , and he should endeavour to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors in such a manner as he trusted would meet with their approbation . It was a very laudable ambition for any brother to aspire and try to obtain the position of a W . M . ; even their candidate might aspire to it , with every prospect of success , in time , and so might any member of the lodge who devoted time and energy to the undertaking . They bad gone on for many
years in a brotherly and harmonious way in that lodge , and if he did anything to interrupt that harmony he should deeply regret it . There was a time when their lodge was not in so pjoud a position as it was then , and he felt the responsibility that devolved upon him to maintain it in its present excelle nt position . He thanked them for their great kindnesstohim upon any occasion , and trusted to a continuance of the same , not only during his year of office , but for many years to come . Bro . W . C . Taylor , P . M . and Sec , then proposed the toast of "The Installing
Officer , " and _ spoke of the wonderful manner in which Bro . Murphy had worked the ceremony of installation , and he felt that a deep debt of gratitude was owing to Bro . Murphy , who had absolutely come from his hnuse , after some three weeks' illness , on purpose to install his successor . Bro . Murphy , in response , said he hardly knew what to say in thanking them , in the first place for their continued kindness to him while in the chair of the lodge , and in the next for their cordial recognition of his endeavours to discharge the duties of
Installing Officer that day . He regretted being unable to be present at their recent emergency meeting ; at the same time it was very comforting to know that although absent he was not forgotten . He , however , felt it his duty to be present that day . It was also very gratifying to hear the kind things just said about him by Bro . Taylor . It had been his ambition to work up to the standard of those who had preceded him ; and as long as he was able to do anything to increase the prosperity and honour of the lodge he should continue to do so . —For the first time for eight years they had had an
emergency meeting , which in itself was a testimony to the financial position of the lodge . He thanked Bro . Taylor and all his officers for their kindness to him during his year of office , and trusted to be with them for many years to come . Bro . Butter , in responding for " The Past Masters of and belonging to the Lodge , " said Bro . Jamblin had said that there was something in their appearance that it was quite unnecessary for them to . do more than show themselves without making speeches ;
but they were growing older every year , and with age came changes , one of which was humility , and a desire to make every one comfortab ' . e . He had undertaken the ministering to their comfort for another year . Those who had passed the chair had - real responsibilities , most of which , however , were of a pleasurable character , while at the same time it enabled them to do good service for the comfort of the brethren and the welfare of the lodge .
Bro . Cook said " ditto " to what had already been said ; but there was something more to do , and that was to do what they had to do with heartiness and grac <* , and the Psst Masters always did what they had to do in that spirit . The Iodic wis as prosperc us and as cordial in its harmony as it was 12 jears ago , and throughout the whole Province of Kent it was held in the highest estimation , and always held out the right hand of fellowship to every lodge in the province . "The Visitors , " of whom there were 41 present , were represented by Bros . Cameron , P . S . G . W . Ireland ; McQueen , Dexter , Lonergan , Hill , and Wheatley , and " The Officers " and Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings .
The singing of Miss Kate Cherry , Miss Edith Hinds , Bros . Jeff jrson Nell an I Vivian Bennetts , was simply superb , and they were heartily and deservedly applaufed for their efforts . Mr . A . Melrose sang humorou- ditties and whistled like a thrush or any other fish . Mr . Lionel Horton p ' ayed the 'cello splendidly , and his fath : r , Bro . Sidney Horton , accompanied as he can and does .
Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 60 . A meeting of this ledge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C , on the 23 rd ult . The meeting ' was cal'ed at 11 o ' clock a . m ., and among thasc present were Bros . Debenham , P . G . S ., W . M . ; Chancellor , P . G . S .. Treas . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . P . G . D ., Sec .: H . Slade , P . M ., P . G . S . ; E . SladeS . D . ; H .
, Wills , J . P . ; and Ev < nden , P . M ., Tyler . The minutes of ihe previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . C Robinson , P . G . S ., P . P . G . R ., J . W . was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . Chancellor , P . M ., Treas ; and Bro . Evender , P . M ., Tyler . Communications rej-retiing inability to attend were received from Bros . F . Binckes , P . M ., P . G . S . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S . ; W . Thomas-, P . M ., I . G . ; W . Ford , Stwd . ; and others . The lodge was then closed .
The W . M . h ivirg invited the members of the lodge and their guests to lunch on board a steam launch at Richmond , no time was lost in journeying to that far-famed and pleasant riverside resort . Between 40 and 50 brethren availed themselves either of the W . M . ' s hospitality or the subsequent banquet at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court . Among the numerous company we noticed Bros . C Robinsion , W . M . elect ; Dr . W . H . Kempster , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . G . S ., P . G . Std . Br . ; and W . H . Kempster , jun ., B . M ., P . M ., P . G . S . ; and as visitors Bros . J . Stephens , P . D . G . D . C ; C . F . Matier , P . A . G . D . C ;! . Purrot , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Dr . Levett , P . M . ; G . Davis , P . M . ; F . L . Chandler , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; B . BirchP . M . ; and R . C GreenP . M .
, , The brethren proceeded as far as Shepperton Lock , and then returned to Hampton Court , where , at the old Mitre Tavern , they partook tf an excellent banquet . The day was dull but fine . Upon Ihe removal of the cloth the W . M . gave a lew toasts . " The Health of the Grand Officers " was coupled with the names of Bros . Matier , P . A . G D . C , and Slade , G . S . "'Ihe Health of the W . M . " was given in very flattering terms by the Secretary , and diunk by the brtthren with musical honours .
The W . M ., in reply , briefly thanked the brethren . He said that he felt somewhat overpowered by the warmth with which his poor name had been received . He had had nearly two years' tenure of office , and most pleasant ones they had been . Before sitting down he wished to propose a most important toast , namely , that of " lhe W . M . elect . " Bro . Robinson was a Mason of some considerable experience , and , no doubt , would give thc brethren every satisfaction .
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Bro . Robinson having replied , the toast of " The Visitors " was coupled with the name of Bro . J . Purrott , P . P . S . G . W ., and "The Past Masters " and " Th- Officers " with the respective names of Bros . Chancellor , P . M ., Treas ., and E . Rogers , P . M ., Sec . The majority of the brethren then re-embarked on board the launch , and in the calm of a beautiful evening slowly steamed down the river to Richmond , and subsequently returned to town by train .
Broxbourne lodg'e , No . 2353 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 24 th u't ., at the Red Lion Hotel , High Barnet . Present : Bros . E . J . Gittins , P . P . G . S . B ., VV . M . J W . Hunt , S . W . ; H . J . Phillips , J . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . G . P ., Treas . ; S . Lichten feld , P . M ., Sec ; J . Heilbrun , S . D . ; T . J . Patrick , J . D . ; H . G . Holland , P . G
Std . Br ., D . C . ; R . H . Nicholls , I . G . ; Ramsbottom , Stwd . ; H . Evenden , Tyler ; H . Monson , P . M . ; H . J . Ahem , P . M . ; W . Winsor , P . M . ; R . Ridgway , Elvin , Hall , Greening , D . Maid , W . Archer , Collins , Andress , Wright , Watson , and others . Visitors : Bros . Jas . Watts , P . M . 179 ; P . M . Burch , A . Briscoe , P . P . G . Org . Surrey ; Nicholls , and others .
The lodge was opened in due form . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to install Bro . J . W . Hunt , S . W ., W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S ., this important ceremony being rendered in a very able manner . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers , after -vhich the ballot was taken for Mr . Simpson , which proving unanimous , that gentleman was duly initiated into
Freemasonry , this early work of the W . M . being very well rendered . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . E . J . Gitlins for his services as Installing Master , and he was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , unanimously voted at the last lodge meeting . The balance sheet , showing a very subslantial amount to the credit of the lodge , was then presented and adopted , and the lodge was closed . An excellent banquet followed , and gave general satisfaction .
Bro . E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., P . G . P ., responded to the toast of "The Grand Lodge Officers , " and Bro . H . G . Holland , P . M ., to that of "The Provincial Grand Lodge Officers . " "The Health ofthe W . M . " was given in appropriate terms by the I . P . M ., who felt sure that Bro . Hunt would carry out the duties of W . M . with credit to himself and
the satisfaction of the brethren . The W . M . suitably responded . The other Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and an excellent programme of music was given during the evening under the direction of Bro . A . Briscoe , P . P . G . Org . Surrey . Bro . W . T . Winsor , P . M ., very efficiently performed the "duties of Toast Master .
Summer Outing Of The Leopold Lodge, No. 1571.
SUMMER OUTING OF THE LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 1571 .
Favoured with delightful weather , the members of this lodge , with their ladies and friends , assembled at Paddington Station on Monday , the 26 th ult ., to the number of 90 , where special Great Western saloons were reserved for the party , by the 10 . 10 a . m . fast train . Henley was reached at 11 o ' clock , where the steam launch " Bona Fide" was in readiness to steam
to Reading . Among the party were—Bro . Geo . Horwill , W . M . ; Bro . Edmund J . Morgan , P . M ., Sec , and Mrs Morgan ; Bro . H . T . Meadows , P . M . ; Bro . C . M . Morris , S . W ., and Mrs Morris ; Bro . A . Watts , P . M ., and Mrs . Watts ; Bro . Percy Leach , J . W ., and Mrs . Leach ; Bro . Duflield , P . M ., and Mrs . DufTield ; Bro . Hampson , P . VI ., and Mrs . Hampson ; Bro . Lee , S . D ., and Mrs . Lee ; Bro . Down , Stwd . ; Mrs ,
Simmonds ; Bro . Barker , P . M ., and Mrs . Barker ; MissPelerin ; Bro . Brown , P . M ., and Miss Brown ; Mr . Marsh ; Bro . Radcliffe , P . M ., and Mrs . Radcliffe ; Miss Bush ; Bro . Fyche , P . M ., and Mrs . Fyche ; Mr . Munford and Mrs . Munford ; Bro . Britain , P . M ., and Jlrs . Britain ; Miss Schultz ; Bro . Southcote : Bro . Dr . Thonpson ; Sirs . Hiscox ; Mr . C . Thompson , Mrs . Thompson , and Miss Thompson ; Mr . Selfe ; Mr , Loneon and Jlrs . Loneon ; Mr . Dixon ; Mr . Lomath and Mrs . Lomath ; Mr . Bennett ; Miss Hall ; Mr . Cormack and
Mrs . Cormack ; Bro . Janus Durell , Mrs . Durell , Misses Durell , and Master Durell ; Bro . Joseph Durell and Mrs . Durell ; Dr . Hadiway ; Bro . Brownfield ; Miss C . Brown ; Mr . Baron j Bro . Geo . Pain and Mrs . Pain ; Bro . W . Pain and Mrs . Pain ; Mrs . Jones ; Miss Fleming ; Mr . Ventura ; Mr . Sessil ; Mr . Jones ; Miss Marks ; Mr . Mann ; Bro . James ; Mr . Hudson ; Mr . Tongay and Mrs . Tonga \ ; Dr . Cooper ; Bro . Fleming and Mrs . Fleming ; Bro . Barnes and Mrs . Barnes -, Bro . Truckell ; Mr . Carter j Mr . Smithers j Bro . Lattimer ; Bro . Cordroy ; Bro . Pryor ; and Mrs . Jones .
No time was bst in getting under weigh , the beautiful sc ncry of ths Thames being much appreciated and admired . Caversham Bridge Hotel , the rendezvous for dining , was reached at i ., * o , where Bro . Bona had prepared a sumptuous repast , his catering eliciting general satisfaction . The toast list on this occasion was not an extended one .
Rising to propose "The Queen and the Craft , " Bro . GIOROE HORWILL , W . M ., met with a hearty reception , and in feeling terms referred to the glorious reign her Majesty had enjoyed , -her patronage of the Craft , and the great interest her sons hid taken in Freemasonry . Long mi ght her beneficent reign be continued !
Bro . EDMUND J . MORGAN , P . M ., Sec , then submitted "The Ladies " who had graced ' the outing with their presence . They were always sure of a hearty reception in an assemblage of Freemasons ; and if he typified the whole sex in the person of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , who had been privileged to sway the sreptre of these realms longer than any of her predecessors , and had indelibly impressed upon the page of history the fact
that woman , no less than man , could attain and worthily discharge the most exalted station in the realm , it ought to be a proud privilege to be a woman . Campbell had truly pictured the incompleteness of man ' s state without his helpmate woman when he wrote—Without our hopes , without our fears , Without the home that plighted love endears ,
Without the smile from plighted beauty won , O , what was Man ? A world without a sun , Till Hymen brought his love delighted hour There dwelt no joy in Eden ' s rosy bower . In vain the viewless seraph lingering there At starry midnight charmed the listening air , The summer wind that shook the spangled tree ,
The whispering wave—the murmur of the bee ; And still wore on the melancholy day , And still the Stranger wist not where to stay ; The world was sad—the garden was a wild , And Man the Hermit sighed—till Woman , lovely Woman , smiled . In conclusion , Bro Morgan hoped that many such enjoyable ! reunions mi g ht be in store for them .
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song—and , of course , at that time Jones was evidently in love . ( Well , our worthy and eloquent brother went on all through the programme , eliciting roars of laughter and applause from the brethren , and subsequently wound up by eloqusntly congratulating the lodge on its Masonic literature and Charity . He congratulated them upon the unity , harmony , dignity , and splendid working of the ritual of their Order . He had repeatedly called their lodge the " premier lodge" in the Province of Kent , and he felt an Unbounded affection for it , and a hearty desire for its continued prosperity . At one time they bad a library attached to their lodge , and he should be very pleased to present them with some interesting work of Masonic literature to add to their list .
Bro . Jamblin's mixture of witty remarks and feeling observations were much enjoyed and our popular brother was cheered heartily . on resuming his seat . Bro . Murphy then proposed the toast of " The W . M ., " he said there was no need to tell them why he held the gavel in his hands . It was the privilege of the l . P . M . to see that the honour due to the W . M . was paid him by the brethren when and where he might be presiding over them . As they knew , it was the custom of every Past Master of the Pattison Lodge to present the lodge with a banner bearing his , the W . M . ' s , coat of arms , and Bro . Cook , their junior P . M ., remarked to him , Bro . Murphy , that the
banners , or the lodge rather , were " strong as lions , " as almost every banner had a lion on it , but he was particularly struck with their W . M . ' s motto , " Great and True . " There was no doubt that he was great , and they would find that he was true . Bro . Murphj- then told a deliciously funny story revealed to him by the W . M . himself , about himself , and having reference to his jovial disposition and " Falstaffian " appearance , which was mightily enjoyed , and concluded a warm eulogium 6 n the W . M . ' s abilities by saying that he felt sure that at the end of Bro . Taylor ' s year of office , they would say " Well done . "
Bro . Taylor , who was heartily cheered , said up to that moment he had felt fairly comfortable in his chair , but he found that when one was requested to say something about oneself , it placed him at least in a rather uncomfortable position . What he said , or might say , in response to their hearty reception of tbe toast of his health , would perhaps be better adapted for private circulation , but now that he observed their old friend and brother evidently taking notes for the purpose of publication in the Masonic press , he had especial reasons to be especially careful in his utterances . So far as his position
was concerned , the congratulations he had received from every brother of the lodge impressed him with the most earnest desire to do his duty to their satisfaction , and he should endeavour to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors in such a manner as he trusted would meet with their approbation . It was a very laudable ambition for any brother to aspire and try to obtain the position of a W . M . ; even their candidate might aspire to it , with every prospect of success , in time , and so might any member of the lodge who devoted time and energy to the undertaking . They bad gone on for many
years in a brotherly and harmonious way in that lodge , and if he did anything to interrupt that harmony he should deeply regret it . There was a time when their lodge was not in so pjoud a position as it was then , and he felt the responsibility that devolved upon him to maintain it in its present excelle nt position . He thanked them for their great kindnesstohim upon any occasion , and trusted to a continuance of the same , not only during his year of office , but for many years to come . Bro . W . C . Taylor , P . M . and Sec , then proposed the toast of "The Installing
Officer , " and _ spoke of the wonderful manner in which Bro . Murphy had worked the ceremony of installation , and he felt that a deep debt of gratitude was owing to Bro . Murphy , who had absolutely come from his hnuse , after some three weeks' illness , on purpose to install his successor . Bro . Murphy , in response , said he hardly knew what to say in thanking them , in the first place for their continued kindness to him while in the chair of the lodge , and in the next for their cordial recognition of his endeavours to discharge the duties of
Installing Officer that day . He regretted being unable to be present at their recent emergency meeting ; at the same time it was very comforting to know that although absent he was not forgotten . He , however , felt it his duty to be present that day . It was also very gratifying to hear the kind things just said about him by Bro . Taylor . It had been his ambition to work up to the standard of those who had preceded him ; and as long as he was able to do anything to increase the prosperity and honour of the lodge he should continue to do so . —For the first time for eight years they had had an
emergency meeting , which in itself was a testimony to the financial position of the lodge . He thanked Bro . Taylor and all his officers for their kindness to him during his year of office , and trusted to be with them for many years to come . Bro . Butter , in responding for " The Past Masters of and belonging to the Lodge , " said Bro . Jamblin had said that there was something in their appearance that it was quite unnecessary for them to . do more than show themselves without making speeches ;
but they were growing older every year , and with age came changes , one of which was humility , and a desire to make every one comfortab ' . e . He had undertaken the ministering to their comfort for another year . Those who had passed the chair had - real responsibilities , most of which , however , were of a pleasurable character , while at the same time it enabled them to do good service for the comfort of the brethren and the welfare of the lodge .
Bro . Cook said " ditto " to what had already been said ; but there was something more to do , and that was to do what they had to do with heartiness and grac <* , and the Psst Masters always did what they had to do in that spirit . The Iodic wis as prosperc us and as cordial in its harmony as it was 12 jears ago , and throughout the whole Province of Kent it was held in the highest estimation , and always held out the right hand of fellowship to every lodge in the province . "The Visitors , " of whom there were 41 present , were represented by Bros . Cameron , P . S . G . W . Ireland ; McQueen , Dexter , Lonergan , Hill , and Wheatley , and " The Officers " and Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings .
The singing of Miss Kate Cherry , Miss Edith Hinds , Bros . Jeff jrson Nell an I Vivian Bennetts , was simply superb , and they were heartily and deservedly applaufed for their efforts . Mr . A . Melrose sang humorou- ditties and whistled like a thrush or any other fish . Mr . Lionel Horton p ' ayed the 'cello splendidly , and his fath : r , Bro . Sidney Horton , accompanied as he can and does .
Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 60 . A meeting of this ledge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C , on the 23 rd ult . The meeting ' was cal'ed at 11 o ' clock a . m ., and among thasc present were Bros . Debenham , P . G . S ., W . M . ; Chancellor , P . G . S .. Treas . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . P . G . D ., Sec .: H . Slade , P . M ., P . G . S . ; E . SladeS . D . ; H .
, Wills , J . P . ; and Ev < nden , P . M ., Tyler . The minutes of ihe previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . C Robinson , P . G . S ., P . P . G . R ., J . W . was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . Chancellor , P . M ., Treas ; and Bro . Evender , P . M ., Tyler . Communications rej-retiing inability to attend were received from Bros . F . Binckes , P . M ., P . G . S . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S . ; W . Thomas-, P . M ., I . G . ; W . Ford , Stwd . ; and others . The lodge was then closed .
The W . M . h ivirg invited the members of the lodge and their guests to lunch on board a steam launch at Richmond , no time was lost in journeying to that far-famed and pleasant riverside resort . Between 40 and 50 brethren availed themselves either of the W . M . ' s hospitality or the subsequent banquet at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court . Among the numerous company we noticed Bros . C Robinsion , W . M . elect ; Dr . W . H . Kempster , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . G . S ., P . G . Std . Br . ; and W . H . Kempster , jun ., B . M ., P . M ., P . G . S . ; and as visitors Bros . J . Stephens , P . D . G . D . C ; C . F . Matier , P . A . G . D . C ;! . Purrot , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Dr . Levett , P . M . ; G . Davis , P . M . ; F . L . Chandler , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; B . BirchP . M . ; and R . C GreenP . M .
, , The brethren proceeded as far as Shepperton Lock , and then returned to Hampton Court , where , at the old Mitre Tavern , they partook tf an excellent banquet . The day was dull but fine . Upon Ihe removal of the cloth the W . M . gave a lew toasts . " The Health of the Grand Officers " was coupled with the names of Bros . Matier , P . A . G D . C , and Slade , G . S . "'Ihe Health of the W . M . " was given in very flattering terms by the Secretary , and diunk by the brtthren with musical honours .
The W . M ., in reply , briefly thanked the brethren . He said that he felt somewhat overpowered by the warmth with which his poor name had been received . He had had nearly two years' tenure of office , and most pleasant ones they had been . Before sitting down he wished to propose a most important toast , namely , that of " lhe W . M . elect . " Bro . Robinson was a Mason of some considerable experience , and , no doubt , would give thc brethren every satisfaction .
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Bro . Robinson having replied , the toast of " The Visitors " was coupled with the name of Bro . J . Purrott , P . P . S . G . W ., and "The Past Masters " and " Th- Officers " with the respective names of Bros . Chancellor , P . M ., Treas ., and E . Rogers , P . M ., Sec . The majority of the brethren then re-embarked on board the launch , and in the calm of a beautiful evening slowly steamed down the river to Richmond , and subsequently returned to town by train .
Broxbourne lodg'e , No . 2353 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 24 th u't ., at the Red Lion Hotel , High Barnet . Present : Bros . E . J . Gittins , P . P . G . S . B ., VV . M . J W . Hunt , S . W . ; H . J . Phillips , J . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . G . P ., Treas . ; S . Lichten feld , P . M ., Sec ; J . Heilbrun , S . D . ; T . J . Patrick , J . D . ; H . G . Holland , P . G
Std . Br ., D . C . ; R . H . Nicholls , I . G . ; Ramsbottom , Stwd . ; H . Evenden , Tyler ; H . Monson , P . M . ; H . J . Ahem , P . M . ; W . Winsor , P . M . ; R . Ridgway , Elvin , Hall , Greening , D . Maid , W . Archer , Collins , Andress , Wright , Watson , and others . Visitors : Bros . Jas . Watts , P . M . 179 ; P . M . Burch , A . Briscoe , P . P . G . Org . Surrey ; Nicholls , and others .
The lodge was opened in due form . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to install Bro . J . W . Hunt , S . W ., W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S ., this important ceremony being rendered in a very able manner . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers , after -vhich the ballot was taken for Mr . Simpson , which proving unanimous , that gentleman was duly initiated into
Freemasonry , this early work of the W . M . being very well rendered . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . E . J . Gitlins for his services as Installing Master , and he was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , unanimously voted at the last lodge meeting . The balance sheet , showing a very subslantial amount to the credit of the lodge , was then presented and adopted , and the lodge was closed . An excellent banquet followed , and gave general satisfaction .
Bro . E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., P . G . P ., responded to the toast of "The Grand Lodge Officers , " and Bro . H . G . Holland , P . M ., to that of "The Provincial Grand Lodge Officers . " "The Health ofthe W . M . " was given in appropriate terms by the I . P . M ., who felt sure that Bro . Hunt would carry out the duties of W . M . with credit to himself and
the satisfaction of the brethren . The W . M . suitably responded . The other Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and an excellent programme of music was given during the evening under the direction of Bro . A . Briscoe , P . P . G . Org . Surrey . Bro . W . T . Winsor , P . M ., very efficiently performed the "duties of Toast Master .
Summer Outing Of The Leopold Lodge, No. 1571.
SUMMER OUTING OF THE LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 1571 .
Favoured with delightful weather , the members of this lodge , with their ladies and friends , assembled at Paddington Station on Monday , the 26 th ult ., to the number of 90 , where special Great Western saloons were reserved for the party , by the 10 . 10 a . m . fast train . Henley was reached at 11 o ' clock , where the steam launch " Bona Fide" was in readiness to steam
to Reading . Among the party were—Bro . Geo . Horwill , W . M . ; Bro . Edmund J . Morgan , P . M ., Sec , and Mrs Morgan ; Bro . H . T . Meadows , P . M . ; Bro . C . M . Morris , S . W ., and Mrs Morris ; Bro . A . Watts , P . M ., and Mrs . Watts ; Bro . Percy Leach , J . W ., and Mrs . Leach ; Bro . Duflield , P . M ., and Mrs . DufTield ; Bro . Hampson , P . VI ., and Mrs . Hampson ; Bro . Lee , S . D ., and Mrs . Lee ; Bro . Down , Stwd . ; Mrs ,
Simmonds ; Bro . Barker , P . M ., and Mrs . Barker ; MissPelerin ; Bro . Brown , P . M ., and Miss Brown ; Mr . Marsh ; Bro . Radcliffe , P . M ., and Mrs . Radcliffe ; Miss Bush ; Bro . Fyche , P . M ., and Mrs . Fyche ; Mr . Munford and Mrs . Munford ; Bro . Britain , P . M ., and Jlrs . Britain ; Miss Schultz ; Bro . Southcote : Bro . Dr . Thonpson ; Sirs . Hiscox ; Mr . C . Thompson , Mrs . Thompson , and Miss Thompson ; Mr . Selfe ; Mr , Loneon and Jlrs . Loneon ; Mr . Dixon ; Mr . Lomath and Mrs . Lomath ; Mr . Bennett ; Miss Hall ; Mr . Cormack and
Mrs . Cormack ; Bro . Janus Durell , Mrs . Durell , Misses Durell , and Master Durell ; Bro . Joseph Durell and Mrs . Durell ; Dr . Hadiway ; Bro . Brownfield ; Miss C . Brown ; Mr . Baron j Bro . Geo . Pain and Mrs . Pain ; Bro . W . Pain and Mrs . Pain ; Mrs . Jones ; Miss Fleming ; Mr . Ventura ; Mr . Sessil ; Mr . Jones ; Miss Marks ; Mr . Mann ; Bro . James ; Mr . Hudson ; Mr . Tongay and Mrs . Tonga \ ; Dr . Cooper ; Bro . Fleming and Mrs . Fleming ; Bro . Barnes and Mrs . Barnes -, Bro . Truckell ; Mr . Carter j Mr . Smithers j Bro . Lattimer ; Bro . Cordroy ; Bro . Pryor ; and Mrs . Jones .
No time was bst in getting under weigh , the beautiful sc ncry of ths Thames being much appreciated and admired . Caversham Bridge Hotel , the rendezvous for dining , was reached at i ., * o , where Bro . Bona had prepared a sumptuous repast , his catering eliciting general satisfaction . The toast list on this occasion was not an extended one .
Rising to propose "The Queen and the Craft , " Bro . GIOROE HORWILL , W . M ., met with a hearty reception , and in feeling terms referred to the glorious reign her Majesty had enjoyed , -her patronage of the Craft , and the great interest her sons hid taken in Freemasonry . Long mi ght her beneficent reign be continued !
Bro . EDMUND J . MORGAN , P . M ., Sec , then submitted "The Ladies " who had graced ' the outing with their presence . They were always sure of a hearty reception in an assemblage of Freemasons ; and if he typified the whole sex in the person of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , who had been privileged to sway the sreptre of these realms longer than any of her predecessors , and had indelibly impressed upon the page of history the fact
that woman , no less than man , could attain and worthily discharge the most exalted station in the realm , it ought to be a proud privilege to be a woman . Campbell had truly pictured the incompleteness of man ' s state without his helpmate woman when he wrote—Without our hopes , without our fears , Without the home that plighted love endears ,
Without the smile from plighted beauty won , O , what was Man ? A world without a sun , Till Hymen brought his love delighted hour There dwelt no joy in Eden ' s rosy bower . In vain the viewless seraph lingering there At starry midnight charmed the listening air , The summer wind that shook the spangled tree ,
The whispering wave—the murmur of the bee ; And still wore on the melancholy day , And still the Stranger wist not where to stay ; The world was sad—the garden was a wild , And Man the Hermit sighed—till Woman , lovely Woman , smiled . In conclusion , Bro Morgan hoped that many such enjoyable ! reunions mi g ht be in store for them .