Summer Outing Of The Leopold Lodge, No. 1571.

SUMMER OUTING OF THE LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 1571 .

The annual summer outing in connection with the Leopold Lodge , No . 1571 , was held on Monday , the 25 th ult ., when a large party of over So assembled at Paddington Station , journeying by the 10 a . m . express for Henley . Although the weather at starting was not of the brightest , sunshine favoured the company on arrival at Henley , where the BonA . Fide launch was in readiness to steam to Caversham . The scenery of the Thames , with showers at intervals , was at its

best , "in verdure clad . " After partaking of light refreshments , and the usual feast of strawberries supplied by Bro . Leach , an improvised concert was held , Miss Fleming ably presiding at the piano . Bona ' s Caversham Bridge Hotel was reached at 1 . 30 , and dinner served at two o ' clock , presided over by the W . M . of the Leopold Lodge , Uro . II . Morris , supported by the following :

Mrs . Morris ; Bro . Gabell and Mrs . Gabell ; Bro . W . Carey , P . M ., Treas ., Mrs . Carey , and Mr . Carey ; Bro . Edmund | . Morgan , P . M ., Sec . ; Bro . Duffield , P . M ., D . C , and Mrs . Duffield ; Bro . Watts , P . M ., and Mrs . Watts ; Bro . Leach , S . W ., and Mrs . Leach ; Bro . Farmer , S . D ., and Mrs . Farmer ; Bro Simmonds , Asst . D . of C , and Mrs . Simmonds ; Bro . Durell , Stwd ., and Mrs . Durell ; Bro . J . Brown , P . M ., and the Misses Brown ; Bro . Baker , Mrs . Baker , Mrs . Olley , and Miss Olley ; Bro . Nienhaus , Mrs . Nienhaus , Mrs . Hiscox , and Miss Thompson ; Mr . Barker and Mrs . Barker ; Mr . Witheridge and Mrs .

Witheridge ; Mr . Dyer ; Mr . Chandler and Miss Chandler ; Bro . Truckell ; Mr . Smithies ; Mrs . Dobson ; Mr . Mann and Mrs . Mann ; Bro . Spurrell and Mrs . Spurrell ; Bro . Ward and Mrs . Ward ; Bro . Millar and Mrs . Millar ; Mr . Bell and Mrs . Bell ; Mr . Clarke and Mrs . Clarke . Mr . Teilo /; Mr . Lockyer and Mrs . Lockyer ; Bio . Knight and Mrs . Knight ; Bro . Cordroy , Dr . Cooper , Dr . Hadaway , Miss Bell . Mr . Houghton , Bro . Fysh and Mrs . Fysh ; Mr . and Mrs . Munford ; Bro . Fleming and Miss Fleming , and others . The toast list on this occasion was reduced to small proportions .

The President , Bro . MORRIS , in giving "The Queen , " referred in feeling terms to the affection in which her Majesty was held by her subjects , the beneficent influences of her lengthened reign , and trusted that she might long be spared to shed that lustre over the throne of England , which had been her privilege now for so many years . "The Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family " was heartily received . The readiness of the Heir Apparent and his beloved consort to relieve suffering ( Alasonic and otherwise ) at all times being touched upon by the PRESIDENT .

In proposing "The Ladies " who had graced the outing with their presence , Bro . MORRIS sincerely thanked them for bravingthe elements and coming in such numbers to support the Leopold outing as they had done on former occasions . As Freemasons they had much to be grateful for to the ladies , who had ever shown a high appreciation of Freemasonry by their self-sacrifice and devotion to home ties

when duty called the sterner sex away . They were their nurses in sickness and comforters in the time of sorrow and the hour of adversity , and in the times of their prosperity they helped them to dispose of their surplus means . He gave thc ladies a hearty welcome , and sincerely hoped that for many years to come they would meet together at the Leopold summer outings . The toast was enthusiastically received .

Bro . PERCY LIACH , S . W ., replied in the happy and humorous vein which characterises him when championing " The Ladies . " On their behalf he thanked the President for all the kind references made to the gentler sex , without whose society we should be poor indeed . The ladies highly valued these annua ! re-unions and he could promise the support of the ladies , if it was intended to hold a ladies' night in connection with the Leopold Lodge .

" The President , " proposed by Bro . CAREY , P . M ., who claimed a friendship extending over quarter of a century with the Morris ' s , was heartily pledged and acknowledged . The toast list was brought to a close by drinking to " The Health of the Secretary of the Outing , Bro . Leach , " whose arduous duties were referred to by the PRESIDENT .

Bro . LEACH replying , regretted that the clerk of the weather had not given them their accustomed fine weather , but taking all things together they had so far enjoyed themselves and would continue to do so for the rest of the day . Resting awhile , the party re-assembled on the launch , and proceeded up river towards Goring , tea being partaken en route . The weither not being too

propitious , an earlier return was decided on , and an impromptu concert held at the Caversham Bridge Hotel , when Miss Thompson , Miss Bell , Miss Brown , Miss Chandler , Dr . Hadaway , Mr . Chandler , Mrs . Munford , Bro . J . Brown , P . M ., Bro . Ward , and Bro . Fleming favoured the company with a selection of songs and recitations , Miss Fleming again kindly acting as accompanyist in her usually able manner .

A start was subsequently made for the station , Paddington being reached at 9 . 20 , all the members of the party having enjoyed themselves , notwithstanding the fickleness of the weather . Great credit is due to the Committee , consisting of the Mister , Past Masters , and Wardens of the lodge , with Bro . Leach as Secretary , for the admirable arrangements made for the day ' s outing .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Sydney Lodge , No , 829 . The installation meeting and banquet of this lodge was held on the ioth inst ., at the lodge , the Black Horse Ilotel , Sidcup . The lodge was convened at the early hour of 12 noon , which was necessitated by the amount of lodge duties to be got through , which included the raising , passinir , and initiation of candidates . The W . M . ( llro . IL S . Syer ) , and Uro . T . Knight , P . M ., ably performed the duties appertaining to the Three Degrees . 'Ihe installation of the new W . M . ( Uro . VV . Hull ) , followed at 3 . 30 p . m ., by

which hour there was a large atterdance of ths biethren . The installation ofiice was impressively undertaken by Uro . R . Henry Hale , P . M ., and the new W . M . was subsequently saluted hy the brethren after the custom of the Craft . l ' he W . M . invested his oliicers for the year as follows : Uros . H . S . Syer , I . P . M . : A . V . Chapman , S . W . ; I ' . M . Coombes , l . W .: Rev . C . E . S . Woolmer , Chap . ; T . Knight , P . M ., I ' reas . ;

VV . Moulder , P . M .. Sec ; J . Davies , P . M ., D . C ; D . M . Mackay , S . D . ; J . G . Dennis , J . D . ; V . Marks , I . G . ; A . 13 ailej , A . D . C ; J . Seaton , P . M ., G . Knight , and F . Moye , Stwds . ; E . Whomes , Org . ; and J . Bailey , Tyler . The W . M . then , on behalf of the lodge , presented Uro . Syer with a Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted by thc lodge in recognition of the duties he had discharged during the past year , and the LP . M . returned thanks in appropriate terms .

The banquet was served at 6 . 30 , and the catering by Bro . VV , J . Goddard was all that could be desired . The company assembling was a large one , and included the VV . M . ( in the chair ) , supported by Bros , the Rev . H . Lawtence Fry , Prov . G . Chap . Kent ; H . S . Syer , ' ¦ P . M . j A . V . Chapman , S . W . ; T . M . Coombe , l . W . ; T . Knight , P . P . G . O . ; W . Mnulder . P . M . ; J . Seaton , P . M . ; G . Davies , P . M ., D . of C . ; R . Henry Hale , >' M . ; D . M . Mackay , S . D . ; | . G . Dennis , J . D . ; F . Marks , I . G . ; A . ( Sail ey ,

Craft Masonry.

G . Knight , F . Moyc , E . Whomes , Farrier , P . M . ; Coomber , P . P . A . G . P . ; A . Sharp , P . P . G . O . ; Jorgenson , P . M . ; W . J . Charman , J . VV . Skinner , M . VV . Sharpies , R . Ellard , H . C . Fenn , W . Evelev , G . Hayes . C . P . Hager . J . Read , W . G . Coombes , H . Evans , VV . Chick , Henry Dunn , VV . J . Goddard , VV . J . Goddard , jun ., G . Kadwell , J . H . Cook , S . H . Shearman , R . Lock , T . Drive , J . Brighton , G . E . Pine , A . Brett , J . Brighton , J . Wilson , C W . Knight . H . Barber , A . Marshall , G . E . Price , and others . Among the visitors were Bros , the Rev . II . L . Fry , VV . M . 2490 ; H . S . Hithersay , 615

W . Wingent , 700 ; T . E . Avery , 147 ; J . Dowsett , 700 ; J . Haddow , Mary Chapel , No ^ 1 ; A . C . Swift , 13 ; W . G . Kent , 1530 ; C . T . Knight , E . H . Hall . R . H . Cheesman , F . Burney , Cormack , J . P . Readshaw , R . Bassett , G . B . Cett , H . M . Lornergan , H . E . Pearce , and F . Murray . After dinner the usual Masonic toasts were proposed . "The Queen and the Craft , " and "The M . W . Grand Mister , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " were given by the W . M ., and accorded the usual Masonic honours .

" The Prov . G . Master . Earl Amherst , the Dip . Prov . G . M ister , Bro . Eastes , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Oflicers , Present and Past , " was resp jnded to by Bro . the Rev . H . L . Fry , P . G . Chap ., who alluded to the 40 years of Masonic service rendered by Earl Amherst . They had , indeed , in the Grand Lodge those who would keep Masonry up to the high state of perfection that it had ever held .

Bro . T Knight , P . P . G . O ., Kent , also responded . " The Worshipful Master" was proposed by Bro . H . S . Syer , I . P . M ., who spoke of the high esteem in which Bro . Bull was held by the brethren of the Sydney Lodge , and congratulated him on having the assistance during his yearuf ollice of the oflicers whom he had invested that afternoon .

The W . M ., who was enthusiastically greeted , responded briell •. He thanked the bethren for their support , which he was sure he might rely on in his venr of office , which he entered on with confidence , knowing that he would have the co-operation of many Past Officers . "The Installing Officer" was proposed by the VV . M .

Bro . Hale acknowledged the toast , and observed that he owed a d ep debt of gratitude to the Sydney Lodge , in which he was initiated eight years ago , and he would be glad at all times to perform such service as nrght be required of him . There was a kindly feeling and sympathy existing among the brethren , which he great ' y appreciated . ( Hear , hear . )

"The Candidate" was proposed by the VV . M ., and the newly-initiated brother responded . " The Visitors" was responded to hy Bros . Evans , Haddow , Pearce , Cett , R . Bassett , C . T . Knight , and others . "The Past Masters" and " The Officers" completed the tust list . With Bro . Edmund Whomes at the pianoforte , an excellent programme li songs was given during the evening , while the whole of the arrangements were carried out with a smoothness and efficiency by the Secretary , Bro . VV . Moulder , P . M ., which was greatly appreciated by the brethren .

Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 1599 . Under the able presidency of the W . M . a mist successful "ladies ' outing " was carried out according to the following programme . The party numbered about 50 , comprising Bro . Walter Callingham . W . M ., Mrs ., and Master Callingham ; Miss Smith ; Bro . Davis and Mrs . Davis ; Mr . Milton ; Bro . C . E . Cove , I . P . M . ; Bro . H . J . Cove and Mr . Wise ; Bro . H . Williams Mellors , S . VV ., Mrs . Mellor , and Mrs . Willums ; Bro . H . S . Easty , J . W . ; Bro . C . H . A . Harris , P . M ., Treas ., Mrs . Harris , Miss

Mabel Harris , and Mrs . Symons ; Bro . G-o . Laker , P . M ., Sec , Miss L- » ker , and Miss Florence Liker ; Bro . W . H . Fowler and Mrs . Fowler ; Bro . A . W . Diamond , S . D . ; Bro . W . Mokler , J . D ., Mrs . Mokler , Miss Barton , and Mrs . Bradnham ; Bro . Percy Callingham , I . G ., and the Misses Edy the and Jessie Callingham ; Bro . F . A . Lewis P . M ., and Mrs . Lewis ; Bro . F . W . Horn , P . M ., and Mrs . Hjrn ; Bro . F . R . Callingham , Mrs . Salter , and Mr . Barrow ; Bro . A . Feaviour and Mrs . Feaviour ; Bro . G . A . Keen ; Bro . Geo . Callingham , Miss B . Callingham , Miss N . Hare , and Mr . and Mrs . F . C Pack , and others .

The elements , hitherto unpropiti us in the extreme , were fortunately on their best behaviour for the occasion , and consequently a great treat has to be recorded . The river generally , and especially the foli ige of the far-famed Cleveden and Quarry Woods , being seen to particular advantage . The light refreshment s on board seeTred to receive due appreciation , whilst the catering of Mrs . Cole ( Crown Hotel , Mario tv ) deserved and received a hearty commendation . The steam launch Royal , supplied by Messrs . j . Bond and Son , was convenient and commodious , and as the ladies contributed right royally to thc musical arrangements , the whole affiir was an unqualified success .

At ihe dinner , after the toast of " l'he Queen " had been duly honoured , "The Health of the VV . M . " was proposed by Bro . C . E . Cove , I . P . M ., and most cordially received by all present . The VV . M ., in reply , congratulated the company on having such a fine day , thanked the ladies for coming in such numbers , and , in proposing the toast of "The Ladies , " called upon Bro . Harris , P . M ., Treas ., to respond on their behalf , at the same time expressing how much one and all must feel indebted to Bro . Geo . Laker , P . M . and Sec , for the very excellent manner in which the details of the tri p had been carried out .

Bro . Harris , P . M ., responding on behalf of the ladies , regretted the absence of sunshine , but thought the 20 or more smiling faces he saw around him , and which he represented , would provide an ample recompense . Bro . Geo . Laker , P . M ., Sec , thanked the VV M . and company for their kind recognition of his services , and in the success that he » tlt sure had been achieved hi had leceived the best reward for all that he had done , and which he hoped to be able to do again .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeiing of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening at Ftetmasons' Hall . Bro . 1 ) . 1 ) . Mercer , S . V . P ., took the chair of President ; Bro . Hmry Garrod , J . V . P ., acted as S . V . P . ; and Bro . H . A . Tobias , P . A . G . Std . Br ., as J . V . P . Bros . G . S . Recknell , \ V . Dodd , and Frank Lloyd Palmer , W . M . 2054 , represented the Grand Secretary ' s department . The other brethren who attended

were—Bros . H . W . Nightingale , VV . Fisher , F . VV . Hancock , James Block , R . W Kerr , A . Knight Prescott , S . H . Goldschmidt , Major Henry Wright , P . G . S . B . ] John Kllingcr , Robert H . Murdoch , D . G . S . B . ; John Trudc Fripp , George Thos . Peall , VV . B . Pratt , R . VV . L . Sindall , J . W . Burgiss , H . Massey , George R , Langley , J . Leach Barrett , J . F . Saunders , \ l . | . Barron , Money Marsland , W . M . By water , George Herbert Burns , G . M , K . Hamilton , W . J . Goldspink , J . G Cubit , P . I . Barnes , and F . Ranger .

Tim bieiluen first confirmed recommendations lo the Grand Master made at the June meeting to the amount of / , 2 m . There were 20 cases on tin : new list , qnalilicd through 1 . tlgi s in ihe Loudon district , and at I'Yllham , Yoik , Harrogate , Keuherh . iiii , Chepstow , Southend , Broxbourne , Alfrtton , Buckhurst Hill , St . Ives ( Cornwall ) , Meltrum , Tredegar ( Mon . ) , Tongboo ( Burma ) , and Agra ( R . I . ) .

The total sum voted was X 410 . One case was withdrawn , two petitions were deferred , and three dismissed . Giand Lod ge was recommended to approve of one vote for £ y > , and the Grand Master was recommended to approve of six grant * of £ 40 each and two of / 30 each . Two grants of / , " 2 o each and two of . 610 ca : li completed the list .

Bro . HK . VKY GARKOD , P . G . P ,, before the Board separated , thought it rig ht 10 mention the death of Bro . George Graveley , a brother who attended the Board very regularly . The circumstances of his death were known to most of the brethren , but he thought some notice should be taken of it b y the Board . The Board was then closed ,