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Lodge Funds.
LODGE FUNDS .
To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — I am very sorry to find that any lodge enrolled under the banner of our noble Order shoultl so far forget the leading principles of its profession as to lay itself open to the charges which I am glad to find Bro . H . S . Alpass ,
P . G . Sec . of Lancashire , had the courage to declare in such clear and forcible language as that which he addressed at the installation meeting ofthe Downshire Lodge , No . 594 , Liverpool , as reported in the account of its meeting in your columns of Saturday last . It is sad to true Masons to know of the existence of any lodge that requires to be brought to book by a Mason of
such high . authority as Bro . Alpass is . I speak from a personal knowledge of the woithy brother , and know him to be one whose chief aim is that Masonry should be all it professes to be . What is the use of a man being placed in high office if be does not endeavour to eradicate evils where he sees them exist ? and if ether Provincial Officers were to follow Bro . Alpass ' s example it would often be
well for lodges under their supervision . Bro . Alpass ' s words should be circulated throughout the Masonic world , as , of course , they will through the medium of your valuable paper , and it is to be hoped may be the means of checking the extravagance of many lodges in the expenditure of what they consider their surplus funds , whereas a balance should not be looked upon as surplus , but be
devoted to Masonic charity ; then our noble Institutions would be enabled to accomplish their desired objects if every lodge throughout the length and breadth of the land lent a helping hand in the matter as they ought to do . The past two-and-a-half years I have carefully read your paper on its receipt week by week , and have felt sorry to see the way in which bodies of men , boasting of
the proud and honourable names of Masons , have lavished money away in self indulgence , in the way of sumptuous banquets ; and in looking for the names of that same body of men among the donors to our Charities , they are conspicuous by their absence , or may possibly just put in an appearance for a paltry five or six guineas . Is it not time to put our house in order ? antl as it is
never too late to effect a change for the better , let us hope that the result of the receipts of our Institutions next year will be so far in excess of the even unparalleled success of the present year , that we may feel convinced that there is no longer need for leading articles in your columns or speeches at installation banquets to remind Masons of the duties solemnly undertaken at their beautiful initiation
ceremony . It was an institution in our lodge , No . 110 , 9 , to give the banquet at installation of VV . M . out of the funds , but a few who saw the evils of such a course strenuously set to work to make it a thing of the past , and in 1877 a brother , now in Germany , brought the subject forward , which was duly seconded and carried , and which I warmly
supported , that no more banquets or audit suppers be paid for out of the lodge funds . That , I consider , betokens a more healthy state of things , and will conduce to thcfutuic prosperity of Lodge 199 , and I sincerely trust ethers may be led to go and do likewise . Another thing , 1 think , is
bcoming too common now—that is , thc bestowal of an expensive Past Mastei ' s jewel on every Master as he leaves the chair out of the lodge funds . The honour of biing elected to the chair ought to be sufficient reward to any brother . Hoping you will pardon my long letter , 1 remain , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , A NATIVE OF LIVERPOOL . Dover , July 15 th .
ITALIAN BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir antl Brother , — In thc kindly remarks made by you on out Italian edition of the Book of Constitutions , you were good enough to commend it to the noiice of Italian Masons . Your observations have apparently had a satisfactory
result , for I perceive the official and recognised organ of Italian Masonry , La Rivista , has commenced in its number of the 15 th June to reproduce , vcrl-alim , the translation wc have published , beginning with thc " ancient charges , " and promiies to continue to place a portion of the English Constitutions before its readers every fortnight . Encouraged by the success of this little volume , we have resolved to
print a translation in French , firmly believing that an insight into the principles of English Masonry , conveyed to our foreign brethren in their own language , will tend most materially to stay the under-current of ultra-democratic sentiment now pervading continental Masonry , which in the present day threatens to seriously interfere with the " universality " of our Royal art . I remain , fraternally vours .
A . M . BROAD LfcY , W . M . and Z . of the Ancient Carthage Lodge , and R . A . C ., No . 1717 , at Tunis , D . D . G . M . Malta . " Tunis , North Africa , July Sth , 1879 .
DEATH or LORD OSSULSTON . —At the end of last weik the Earl and Countess of Tankerville received intelligence of the death from cholera of their eldest son , Lord Ossulston , of the Rifle Brigade , who died on the 29 th u't . His lordship was al licked on his return from Afghanistan to join the In-adquaitcrs of his regiment at
Umballa . The deceased nobleman , who was in his 2 tjth ult ., having been bom 31 st December , 1850 , passed for a direct commission in the army in May , 1870 , and joinct ! the Coldstream Guards in November that year . He afterwards exchanged into the Rifle Brigade , ami proceeded to India with the 4 th battalion of the brigade .
Bro . Sheriff Burt and Mr . James Hughes were prestnt at the dinner of the Thames Angling Society 4 t Richmond en Wedncitl ly lastt
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
We have received the following list of additions and corrections to the Festival ofthe above Institution . Final meeting of the Board of Stewards , Monday , 14 th July , 1879 . METROPOLITAN .
Lodge . £ s . d . 143 Bro . J . H . Matthews ... ... 10 10 o 1540 „ \ V . Klengensttin ... ... 2100 1641 „ T . Griffiths ... ... ... 31 10 0 1608 „ C . Brewer ... ... ... 550 1642 „ Penn , should have been £ 210
( returned as £ 118 12 s . 6 d . ) 91 1 6 PROVINCIAL . BERKS AND BUCKS . 574 „ H . G . Hunt ... ... 21 o o CHESHIRE . 1 7 ,, J . J . Cunnah ... ... 10 10 o
KENT . 122 3 „ Rev . R . Durtnell ... ... 10 10 o WEST LANCASHIRE . 1609 „ Mattison ... ... ... 10 10 o
SUFFOLK . RightHon . Lord Henniker ( additional ) ... 21 o o £ ^ 33 2 6 F . BINCKES , Secretary .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The Quarterly General Court of the Governors antl Subscribers of this Institution was held at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Saturday last , Col . Creaton , Treasurer and Trustee of the Institution , in the chair . There were also present Bros , the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford ,
I . G . Stevens , Thos . Meggy , E . Letchworth , J . Terry , and J . T . Berry . The Seen tary , Bro . F . R . W . Hedges , having read the advertisement convening the meeting , as also thc minutes of thc Quarterly Court , held on 12 th April last , which werc duly confirmed , read also a summary of the proceedings of Committees for the information
of the Court . Bro . Meggy then rose to move the resolution of which he hatl given notice , viz ., "That a Committee be appointed to regulate the manner in which the scrutiny of the vites shall be made , both for the election of candidates and for other purposes , " in doing which he said he thought it would be unnecessary for him to do more than mention the fact that it
appeared desirable that some improvement should be made in the method of scrutinising the votes taken at Masonic elections . At an election to the Boys' School he had himself collected over a hundred votes , of which only 97 were given to him . He also stated that he knew a case of a parcel of over 40 votes being found on the floor of thc Scrutineers' room after an election was over , which had
never been allocated to any onr . He thought that the parties interested did not give sufficient attention to this matter , but they should bear in mind that the more votes an unsuccessful candidate polled , the better would be his chance at future electiwns . Bro . Meggy said that it was not at aU his wish to call in question the probity of thc Scrutineers , but he thought that they ought to settle upon some
regular system to be pursued on these occasions . Bro . Meggy ' s motion not bting seconded , it was suggested that it should stand over for a short time , in the hope that some additional brethren , interested in the subject , would put in an appearance . The Chairman : I move now in terms of my notice of motion , "That seven additional girls be elected at the
Quarterly Couit in October next , thereby raising the number of elected girls in the Institution to 200 ( making a total of 207 in all ) , seven of those now in the school having been admitted by purchase . " I think the terms of that motion conveys to you all that I desire to say ,
unless you have any ojuestions to ask . I have simply to say we have the room and we have the money . The motion was seconded by Bro . J . G . Stevens , and carried unanimously . The Chairman : There will , therefore , be eighteen girls elected in October next .
Bro . J . G . Stevens then rose , and said he had no objection to second Brn . Meggy's proposition , and he seconded it , after a little consideration , on these grounds : he had served in the scrutinies , not only of the elections to these Institutions but also when the present Secretary was elected ; and he had found that the discrepancy between the votes given and the votes taken was 'frequently accounted for by the
fact that the voting papers were often filled up incorrectly . He had found that the Scrutineers did their duties faithfully , but there were sometimes among them brethren who were new to the work , and in consequence made large mistakes . He had , himself , lifted up votes from the floor , which had actually been marked with the number of votes without the number of thc candidate for whom they were
given . Bro . Woodfonl : I think it would be a very serious undertaking for six Governors to take upon themselves to rearrange the system of scrutineers now in vogue . It appears to me that we are not in sufficient numbers to-day
to properly discuss the pros , and cons . e > f this matter . I know that there are a great number of brethren who have vcry great doubts on the subject , and many brethren interested in the matter arc absent to-day . Therefote , without pissing any opinion on the abstract merits of th * r-mcetion , J . thinl ; we should h * v « ft fulltr meeting to
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discuss Bro . Meggy ' s molion . I therefore propose that the matter should be adjourned for consideration at the next Quarterly Court . This was agreed to , and it was decided that the motion should stand as follows : " That a Committee
be appointed to consider the manner in which the scrutiny of the votes shall be made , both for the election of candidates and for other purposes , and to report to the next General Court . " A vote of thasks to the Chairman closetl ' proceedings . [ We regret sincerely so scant an attendance . ™ K 1 FM , ]
Caledonian Lodge, No. 204, Man Chester.
CALEDONIAN LODGE , No . 204 , MAN CHESTER .
The annual picnic , organised by a Committee of the brethren of this lodee , came off on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., at Bucklcw Hill , near Knutsford , and was " sans doutc" a genuine success . A good sprinkling of the fair sex graced the proceedings , and added materially
to thc enjoyment of the brethren . The party numbered between sixty and seventy , and amongst them were Bro . J . Roberts , VV . M ., Mrs . Roberts , and Miss Burrell ; Bro . G . E . Mullock , S . W ., and Mrs . Mullock ; Bro . W . Bagnall , J . W ., and Mrs . Bagnall ; Bro . R . L . Spencer , Sec , and Mrs . Spencer ; Bro . T . Guest , S . D . ; Bro . H . P . Robberds , P . G . Org . E . Lane , Miss
Robberds , and Mrs . Dupre ; Bro . K . A . Eldershaw , I . P . M ., Mrs . Eldershaw , and the Misses Watson ; Bro . James Sutcliffe and Mrs . Sutcliffe : Bro . Drarden and Mrs . Dearden ; Bro . Taylor and Mrs . Taylor ; Bro . Akestoridi and Mrs . Akestoridi ; Bro . Saltaferas ; Bro . Harrop and Mrs . Harrop ; Bro . Lawton and Mrs . Lawton ; Bro . Duckworth , I . G ., and Mrs . Duckworth ; Bro . Cliffe and Mrs . Cliffe ;
Bro . Sawer ; Bro . Rev . —Cator ; Bro . Stanley and Mrs . Stanley ; Bro . Whittaker and Mrs . and Miss Whittaker ; Bro . R . R . Lisscnden ( Freemason ) and Mrs . Lissenden ; Mr . and Mrs . Ivanindi , Mr . and Mrs . Malammas , Mr . and Mrs . T . Roberts , Mr . and Mrs . Jas . Roberts , and Mrs . F . Roberts . The rendezvous was the Freemasons' Hall ,
Cooperstreet , and the time arranged for departure 1 . 15 , at which time the ladies and gentlemen took their seats in a spacious and comfortably appointed omnibus and four . On reaching All Saints' another omnibus ( in and outside of which were seated the remainder of the party ) joined company , and the two proceeded to their destination . "Rosthcrne " was reached about 7 . 30 , and the company alighted to look
over the ancient church , thc simplicity of which , added to the picturesque view tbat could be sren through the gates of the surrounding country , was thoroughly appreciated by the visitors . On leaving the church it was fountl that " Pluvius "
had decided to join thc company , much to their annoyance , the consequence being that the ladies rode inside the omnibuses , whilst the gentlemen did the best they could outside , with thc help of waterproofs antl umbrellas , to protect 'themselves from thc " god's" playfulness , which continued unfortunately for thc remainder of the
journey . Tatton Park was reached at 4 . 30 , and , through the courtesy of Lord Egerton , the company were permitted to walk through the lovely grounds , in which weie some choice specimens of fruit , flowers , plants , and ferns , the beauty of which created an almost irresistible desire to linger and gaze upon them indefinitely , and to disregard the rain , which still came down , though somewhat slacker in force * .
Once more journeying onward , the paity reached Bucklow Hill at 5 . 30 , and alighted at Bro . Cuff's hostelry , the Swan Hotel , where a well served tea , ft la fourchette , was ready and waiting , to which ample justice was done by all those whose appetites had been sharpened by the fresh air . When grace after meat had been said by Bro . Cator ,
Chaplain , the W . M ., Bro . Roberts , rose and said that before the ladies and gentlemen left the table he should just like to express to them his gratitude for so heartily responding to the wishes of himself , and the rest of the Committee , by their presence . He was not going to detain them by a long speech , but would simply assure them all of the genuine pleasure it gave him to see so many
assembled there , and his earnest hope was that they would all return home satisfied with the arrangements that had been made for their enjoyment . As soon as the tables had been cleared and packed into a corner of the roorri , Miss Robberds presided at the pianoforte , and assisted at intervals by her gifted father , Bro . H . T . Robberds , P . G . Org ., played a selection of dance
music , to which the majority of the company danced on the light fantastic toe until " time " was called for departure . Between the intervals of dancing Mrs . D , who possesses a really beautiful voice , fang Gounod's " Serenade " and " Angels ever Bright and Fair , " and evoked loud and prolonged applause from all present .
At q . 30 the company were en route for " Home . " " All Saints" was reached at 11 . 45 , by which time most of tli 3 party , whose homes were in the vicinity of Stretford , & c , had alighted and returned " chez eux . " St me twenty or more , whose residences lay " Cheetham " way , where of course " far , far away from home , " hut thc Cockshoot Conveyance Company , who catered for the travelling
accommodation , very generously had three fresh horses put to one of the omnibuses , and landed the remaining " picknickians " close to their homes . The arrangements throughout were most satisfactoryi and reflected great credit on the Cnmmiitee , of whom Bros . Roberts , W . M . j Mullock , S . W . ; and Spencer S « i 1 wtr * untiring tnthelr exertions to -pleas * : en **" - - *'
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Lodge Funds.
LODGE FUNDS .
To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — I am very sorry to find that any lodge enrolled under the banner of our noble Order shoultl so far forget the leading principles of its profession as to lay itself open to the charges which I am glad to find Bro . H . S . Alpass ,
P . G . Sec . of Lancashire , had the courage to declare in such clear and forcible language as that which he addressed at the installation meeting ofthe Downshire Lodge , No . 594 , Liverpool , as reported in the account of its meeting in your columns of Saturday last . It is sad to true Masons to know of the existence of any lodge that requires to be brought to book by a Mason of
such high . authority as Bro . Alpass is . I speak from a personal knowledge of the woithy brother , and know him to be one whose chief aim is that Masonry should be all it professes to be . What is the use of a man being placed in high office if be does not endeavour to eradicate evils where he sees them exist ? and if ether Provincial Officers were to follow Bro . Alpass ' s example it would often be
well for lodges under their supervision . Bro . Alpass ' s words should be circulated throughout the Masonic world , as , of course , they will through the medium of your valuable paper , and it is to be hoped may be the means of checking the extravagance of many lodges in the expenditure of what they consider their surplus funds , whereas a balance should not be looked upon as surplus , but be
devoted to Masonic charity ; then our noble Institutions would be enabled to accomplish their desired objects if every lodge throughout the length and breadth of the land lent a helping hand in the matter as they ought to do . The past two-and-a-half years I have carefully read your paper on its receipt week by week , and have felt sorry to see the way in which bodies of men , boasting of
the proud and honourable names of Masons , have lavished money away in self indulgence , in the way of sumptuous banquets ; and in looking for the names of that same body of men among the donors to our Charities , they are conspicuous by their absence , or may possibly just put in an appearance for a paltry five or six guineas . Is it not time to put our house in order ? antl as it is
never too late to effect a change for the better , let us hope that the result of the receipts of our Institutions next year will be so far in excess of the even unparalleled success of the present year , that we may feel convinced that there is no longer need for leading articles in your columns or speeches at installation banquets to remind Masons of the duties solemnly undertaken at their beautiful initiation
ceremony . It was an institution in our lodge , No . 110 , 9 , to give the banquet at installation of VV . M . out of the funds , but a few who saw the evils of such a course strenuously set to work to make it a thing of the past , and in 1877 a brother , now in Germany , brought the subject forward , which was duly seconded and carried , and which I warmly
supported , that no more banquets or audit suppers be paid for out of the lodge funds . That , I consider , betokens a more healthy state of things , and will conduce to thcfutuic prosperity of Lodge 199 , and I sincerely trust ethers may be led to go and do likewise . Another thing , 1 think , is
bcoming too common now—that is , thc bestowal of an expensive Past Mastei ' s jewel on every Master as he leaves the chair out of the lodge funds . The honour of biing elected to the chair ought to be sufficient reward to any brother . Hoping you will pardon my long letter , 1 remain , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , A NATIVE OF LIVERPOOL . Dover , July 15 th .
ITALIAN BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir antl Brother , — In thc kindly remarks made by you on out Italian edition of the Book of Constitutions , you were good enough to commend it to the noiice of Italian Masons . Your observations have apparently had a satisfactory
result , for I perceive the official and recognised organ of Italian Masonry , La Rivista , has commenced in its number of the 15 th June to reproduce , vcrl-alim , the translation wc have published , beginning with thc " ancient charges , " and promiies to continue to place a portion of the English Constitutions before its readers every fortnight . Encouraged by the success of this little volume , we have resolved to
print a translation in French , firmly believing that an insight into the principles of English Masonry , conveyed to our foreign brethren in their own language , will tend most materially to stay the under-current of ultra-democratic sentiment now pervading continental Masonry , which in the present day threatens to seriously interfere with the " universality " of our Royal art . I remain , fraternally vours .
A . M . BROAD LfcY , W . M . and Z . of the Ancient Carthage Lodge , and R . A . C ., No . 1717 , at Tunis , D . D . G . M . Malta . " Tunis , North Africa , July Sth , 1879 .
DEATH or LORD OSSULSTON . —At the end of last weik the Earl and Countess of Tankerville received intelligence of the death from cholera of their eldest son , Lord Ossulston , of the Rifle Brigade , who died on the 29 th u't . His lordship was al licked on his return from Afghanistan to join the In-adquaitcrs of his regiment at
Umballa . The deceased nobleman , who was in his 2 tjth ult ., having been bom 31 st December , 1850 , passed for a direct commission in the army in May , 1870 , and joinct ! the Coldstream Guards in November that year . He afterwards exchanged into the Rifle Brigade , ami proceeded to India with the 4 th battalion of the brigade .
Bro . Sheriff Burt and Mr . James Hughes were prestnt at the dinner of the Thames Angling Society 4 t Richmond en Wedncitl ly lastt
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
We have received the following list of additions and corrections to the Festival ofthe above Institution . Final meeting of the Board of Stewards , Monday , 14 th July , 1879 . METROPOLITAN .
Lodge . £ s . d . 143 Bro . J . H . Matthews ... ... 10 10 o 1540 „ \ V . Klengensttin ... ... 2100 1641 „ T . Griffiths ... ... ... 31 10 0 1608 „ C . Brewer ... ... ... 550 1642 „ Penn , should have been £ 210
( returned as £ 118 12 s . 6 d . ) 91 1 6 PROVINCIAL . BERKS AND BUCKS . 574 „ H . G . Hunt ... ... 21 o o CHESHIRE . 1 7 ,, J . J . Cunnah ... ... 10 10 o
KENT . 122 3 „ Rev . R . Durtnell ... ... 10 10 o WEST LANCASHIRE . 1609 „ Mattison ... ... ... 10 10 o
SUFFOLK . RightHon . Lord Henniker ( additional ) ... 21 o o £ ^ 33 2 6 F . BINCKES , Secretary .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The Quarterly General Court of the Governors antl Subscribers of this Institution was held at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Saturday last , Col . Creaton , Treasurer and Trustee of the Institution , in the chair . There were also present Bros , the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford ,
I . G . Stevens , Thos . Meggy , E . Letchworth , J . Terry , and J . T . Berry . The Seen tary , Bro . F . R . W . Hedges , having read the advertisement convening the meeting , as also thc minutes of thc Quarterly Court , held on 12 th April last , which werc duly confirmed , read also a summary of the proceedings of Committees for the information
of the Court . Bro . Meggy then rose to move the resolution of which he hatl given notice , viz ., "That a Committee be appointed to regulate the manner in which the scrutiny of the vites shall be made , both for the election of candidates and for other purposes , " in doing which he said he thought it would be unnecessary for him to do more than mention the fact that it
appeared desirable that some improvement should be made in the method of scrutinising the votes taken at Masonic elections . At an election to the Boys' School he had himself collected over a hundred votes , of which only 97 were given to him . He also stated that he knew a case of a parcel of over 40 votes being found on the floor of thc Scrutineers' room after an election was over , which had
never been allocated to any onr . He thought that the parties interested did not give sufficient attention to this matter , but they should bear in mind that the more votes an unsuccessful candidate polled , the better would be his chance at future electiwns . Bro . Meggy said that it was not at aU his wish to call in question the probity of thc Scrutineers , but he thought that they ought to settle upon some
regular system to be pursued on these occasions . Bro . Meggy ' s motion not bting seconded , it was suggested that it should stand over for a short time , in the hope that some additional brethren , interested in the subject , would put in an appearance . The Chairman : I move now in terms of my notice of motion , "That seven additional girls be elected at the
Quarterly Couit in October next , thereby raising the number of elected girls in the Institution to 200 ( making a total of 207 in all ) , seven of those now in the school having been admitted by purchase . " I think the terms of that motion conveys to you all that I desire to say ,
unless you have any ojuestions to ask . I have simply to say we have the room and we have the money . The motion was seconded by Bro . J . G . Stevens , and carried unanimously . The Chairman : There will , therefore , be eighteen girls elected in October next .
Bro . J . G . Stevens then rose , and said he had no objection to second Brn . Meggy's proposition , and he seconded it , after a little consideration , on these grounds : he had served in the scrutinies , not only of the elections to these Institutions but also when the present Secretary was elected ; and he had found that the discrepancy between the votes given and the votes taken was 'frequently accounted for by the
fact that the voting papers were often filled up incorrectly . He had found that the Scrutineers did their duties faithfully , but there were sometimes among them brethren who were new to the work , and in consequence made large mistakes . He had , himself , lifted up votes from the floor , which had actually been marked with the number of votes without the number of thc candidate for whom they were
given . Bro . Woodfonl : I think it would be a very serious undertaking for six Governors to take upon themselves to rearrange the system of scrutineers now in vogue . It appears to me that we are not in sufficient numbers to-day
to properly discuss the pros , and cons . e > f this matter . I know that there are a great number of brethren who have vcry great doubts on the subject , and many brethren interested in the matter arc absent to-day . Therefote , without pissing any opinion on the abstract merits of th * r-mcetion , J . thinl ; we should h * v « ft fulltr meeting to
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discuss Bro . Meggy ' s molion . I therefore propose that the matter should be adjourned for consideration at the next Quarterly Court . This was agreed to , and it was decided that the motion should stand as follows : " That a Committee
be appointed to consider the manner in which the scrutiny of the votes shall be made , both for the election of candidates and for other purposes , and to report to the next General Court . " A vote of thasks to the Chairman closetl ' proceedings . [ We regret sincerely so scant an attendance . ™ K 1 FM , ]
Caledonian Lodge, No. 204, Man Chester.
CALEDONIAN LODGE , No . 204 , MAN CHESTER .
The annual picnic , organised by a Committee of the brethren of this lodee , came off on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., at Bucklcw Hill , near Knutsford , and was " sans doutc" a genuine success . A good sprinkling of the fair sex graced the proceedings , and added materially
to thc enjoyment of the brethren . The party numbered between sixty and seventy , and amongst them were Bro . J . Roberts , VV . M ., Mrs . Roberts , and Miss Burrell ; Bro . G . E . Mullock , S . W ., and Mrs . Mullock ; Bro . W . Bagnall , J . W ., and Mrs . Bagnall ; Bro . R . L . Spencer , Sec , and Mrs . Spencer ; Bro . T . Guest , S . D . ; Bro . H . P . Robberds , P . G . Org . E . Lane , Miss
Robberds , and Mrs . Dupre ; Bro . K . A . Eldershaw , I . P . M ., Mrs . Eldershaw , and the Misses Watson ; Bro . James Sutcliffe and Mrs . Sutcliffe : Bro . Drarden and Mrs . Dearden ; Bro . Taylor and Mrs . Taylor ; Bro . Akestoridi and Mrs . Akestoridi ; Bro . Saltaferas ; Bro . Harrop and Mrs . Harrop ; Bro . Lawton and Mrs . Lawton ; Bro . Duckworth , I . G ., and Mrs . Duckworth ; Bro . Cliffe and Mrs . Cliffe ;
Bro . Sawer ; Bro . Rev . —Cator ; Bro . Stanley and Mrs . Stanley ; Bro . Whittaker and Mrs . and Miss Whittaker ; Bro . R . R . Lisscnden ( Freemason ) and Mrs . Lissenden ; Mr . and Mrs . Ivanindi , Mr . and Mrs . Malammas , Mr . and Mrs . T . Roberts , Mr . and Mrs . Jas . Roberts , and Mrs . F . Roberts . The rendezvous was the Freemasons' Hall ,
Cooperstreet , and the time arranged for departure 1 . 15 , at which time the ladies and gentlemen took their seats in a spacious and comfortably appointed omnibus and four . On reaching All Saints' another omnibus ( in and outside of which were seated the remainder of the party ) joined company , and the two proceeded to their destination . "Rosthcrne " was reached about 7 . 30 , and the company alighted to look
over the ancient church , thc simplicity of which , added to the picturesque view tbat could be sren through the gates of the surrounding country , was thoroughly appreciated by the visitors . On leaving the church it was fountl that " Pluvius "
had decided to join thc company , much to their annoyance , the consequence being that the ladies rode inside the omnibuses , whilst the gentlemen did the best they could outside , with thc help of waterproofs antl umbrellas , to protect 'themselves from thc " god's" playfulness , which continued unfortunately for thc remainder of the
journey . Tatton Park was reached at 4 . 30 , and , through the courtesy of Lord Egerton , the company were permitted to walk through the lovely grounds , in which weie some choice specimens of fruit , flowers , plants , and ferns , the beauty of which created an almost irresistible desire to linger and gaze upon them indefinitely , and to disregard the rain , which still came down , though somewhat slacker in force * .
Once more journeying onward , the paity reached Bucklow Hill at 5 . 30 , and alighted at Bro . Cuff's hostelry , the Swan Hotel , where a well served tea , ft la fourchette , was ready and waiting , to which ample justice was done by all those whose appetites had been sharpened by the fresh air . When grace after meat had been said by Bro . Cator ,
Chaplain , the W . M ., Bro . Roberts , rose and said that before the ladies and gentlemen left the table he should just like to express to them his gratitude for so heartily responding to the wishes of himself , and the rest of the Committee , by their presence . He was not going to detain them by a long speech , but would simply assure them all of the genuine pleasure it gave him to see so many
assembled there , and his earnest hope was that they would all return home satisfied with the arrangements that had been made for their enjoyment . As soon as the tables had been cleared and packed into a corner of the roorri , Miss Robberds presided at the pianoforte , and assisted at intervals by her gifted father , Bro . H . T . Robberds , P . G . Org ., played a selection of dance
music , to which the majority of the company danced on the light fantastic toe until " time " was called for departure . Between the intervals of dancing Mrs . D , who possesses a really beautiful voice , fang Gounod's " Serenade " and " Angels ever Bright and Fair , " and evoked loud and prolonged applause from all present .
At q . 30 the company were en route for " Home . " " All Saints" was reached at 11 . 45 , by which time most of tli 3 party , whose homes were in the vicinity of Stretford , & c , had alighted and returned " chez eux . " St me twenty or more , whose residences lay " Cheetham " way , where of course " far , far away from home , " hut thc Cockshoot Conveyance Company , who catered for the travelling
accommodation , very generously had three fresh horses put to one of the omnibuses , and landed the remaining " picknickians " close to their homes . The arrangements throughout were most satisfactoryi and reflected great credit on the Cnmmiitee , of whom Bros . Roberts , W . M . j Mullock , S . W . ; and Spencer S « i 1 wtr * untiring tnthelr exertions to -pleas * : en **" - - *'