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Article ANNUAL SUMMER BANQUET OF THE UPTON LODGE, No. 1227. ← Page 2 of 2 Article SUMMER OUTING OF THE PERSEVERANCE AND CABBELL LODGES, Nos. Page 1 of 1 Article SUMMER OUTING OF THE PERSEVERANCE AND CABBELL LODGES, Nos. Page 1 of 1 Article FREEMASONRY AND THE GREAT PYRAMID. Page 1 of 1 Article Jamaica. Page 1 of 1 Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. Page 1 of 3 →
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Annual Summer Banquet Of The Upton Lodge, No. 1227.
jeant ) , and other Officers , " were next honoured . Bro . F ENNER said , to save time , he would propose them altogether . As their VV . M ., he was in a position to say that unless a W . M . have a good Treasurer and good Secretary he sinks to a cypher . This would be apparent to most of them , but especially to those brethren who had passed the chair . Then there were the S . W ., J . W ,, and other officers of the lodge . He ( Bro . Fenner ) had so frequently
expressed his appreciation of their services to the lodge , that he would content himself by thanking them for the able assistance they at all times afforded to him . Far response , he coupled the name of their esteemed Treasurer , Bro . Wayland , with the toast . Bro . W AYLAND expressed the pleasure it afforded him to be called upon to return thanks for the officers . He felt sure that a better staff of officers , or one more equal to
their duties was not to be found . He has been eleven years in the Order and only gathering up the remarks of eminent brethren , who had witnessed the working of the Upton Lodge , they must congratulate themselves upon the possession of such a staff of officers . The toast of "The Press" having been given in flattering tcrms , to which Bro . G . H . Stephens responded for this paper , the ladies and brethren availed themselves of the fineness
of the afternoon to form boating , croquet , lawn billiard and other pleasure parties , for which the splendid grounds afford so many facilities . Later on , the pleasures of the mazy dance were heartily enjoyed , Bro . Sherwin ( at the piano ) being very ably assisted by Bro . Legge who kindly brought his violin . Many of the company ( numbering fifty ) having to leave by road , those remaining enjoyed some capital singing from Bros . Sergeant , Stephens , Sherwin , Free , and others , concluding a very enjoyable day . Among those present were : Bro . and Mrs . Witherstone ,
Bro . and Miss Wayland , Bro . and Mrs . Clark , Bro . and Mrs . Serjeant , Bro . and Mrs . Lcgg , Bro . and Airs . Andrews , Bro . and Mrs . Rowe , Bro . and Mrs . Patrick , Bro . and Mrs . Free , Bro . and Mrs . Stroud , Bro . and Mrs . Hamback , Bro . and Mrs . Gaisford , Bro . and Mrs . Kiske , Bro . and Mrs . Green , Bro . and Mrs . Turbefield , Bro . and Mrs . Wilks , Bro . and Mrs . Quincey , Bro . and Mrs . 'Tucker , Bros . Vinicombe , Jones Schmidt , Morris , Mr . and Airs . Grover , Mr . Putnam , Dr . Shipston , Bro . Sherwin ( piano ) , Bro . and Mrs . Wells , and several others .
Summer Outing Of The Perseverance And Cabbell Lodges, Nos.
213 and 807 . SUMMER OUTING OF THE PERSEVERANCE AND CABBELL LODGES , Nos .
It has been the custom for years past with the members of the school of instruction in connection with the Perseverance , 213 , and Cabbell , S 07 , lodges , tocelebrate the conclusion of the session with a quiet and select supper at which a
favoured few from members of other schools were invited , but this year the idea of a supper in the middle of June was deemed by many as absurd , and a suggestion made and resolutions come to appointing a committee , of which we gave notice , contemplating the practicability of a summer ' s outing and to introduce the presence of ladies thereat . To some the presence of the fairer sex was
regarded as ominous to the pleasures of the outing , and it is believed many refrained from accompanying the party on those grounds , but those brethren who availed themselves of the opportunity of accepting the invitation found out by experience that the introduction of ladies at such social gatherings added to " the fragrant flowers in the fair and blooming garland of Freemasonry . "
The outing was a decided success and reflected the highest credit upon the committee and those having the arrangement . Not less than the brethren did the ladies enjoy so splendid a treat . The 5 th July , 1 SS 1 , was the day fixed for the outing , and by two o ' clock the following company , being brethren , and their wives and friends , were assembled on board the steamer Alexandra , bound for Coldham Hall ,
about seven or nine miles distant from Norwich . Of Lodge 213 , there were Bros . George Kersey , W . M ., and Airs . Kersey ; James Ii . H . Watson , I . P . M ., P . G . A . D . C , and Mrs . Watson ; T . C . U . King and Mrs . King ; Harold Youngman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Secretary , and Miss King ; A . J . N . Chamberlin , VV . B . Wilkins , Mrs and Miss Wilkins;—Colby and Mrs . Colby ; VV . Baldwin ,
and Miss Smith . Of Lodge S 07 , there were Bros . George Green , VV . M ., Mrs . and Miss Green ; S . N . Berry , I . P . M ., P . G . S . of VV ., Miss Berrv , and Miss Gibson ; A . | . Berry , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; George Baxter , P . M ., Secretary , P . P . G . D . of C , and the Misses Baxter ( 3 ); II . A . VV . Reeves and Mrs . Reeves ; II . Rosling and Aliss Rosling ; B . W . Bateman ; W . N . Cooper , Mrs . and Miss Cooper ; G . J . Berry
and Mrs . Berry ; Alfred Barnes , Mrs . Barnes , and Miss Elliott ; J . Holt and Miss King ; Charles Payne and Mrs . Payne ; C . Holborn and Mrs . Holborn ; VV . Emms , VV . Bishop , A . King , H . J . Wade and Mrs . Wade ; A . Andrews , W . Tuddenham , and J . W . Browne ( Freemason ) . Among thc visitors were Bros . Hugh Fox , VV . M . 93 ; R . E . Thorns , VV . M . 943 ; C . N . Bacon and Mrs . Bacon ;
and C . J . Campling , 1500 ; Guyton , 142 G , and Mrs . and Misses Guyton ; Jacob Batch and Miss Batch ; VV . Murrcll and Joshua Morse , Tylers . Bros . C . J . Campling and W . 'Tuddenham , with the assistance ot several ofjtheir musical friends , having formed an admirable string band , enlivened the company with some very charming music , adding considerably to tlie
pleasure of the party . Presently the whistle sounds , the puffing of steam tells truly that we are off , and the band plays an inspiring overture as we gently glide down on the bosom of the placid stream away from the heated atmosphere of the smoky city to the open landscape , where the lovely summer verdure and choice foliage grace the banks of the river on either side . But it is intolerably hot , and
urges the thirsty brethren , notwithstanding the presence of ladies , to frequent refreshments , and just . as one's mouth feels that a draught of iced champagne would assuage the burning heat , pop goes the first cork—a little ice and one is easy . Anon wc are regaled with the luscious strawberry and cherry fresh gathered—this is pleasant . On arrival at Coldham Hall the party alights for ten
minutes , so as to enable the creature comforts to be landed , and a further trip is made to Buckenham , some few miles further , whilst tea is being prepared . On our return " tea is ready" is the order , and a most recherche spread had been prepared , which the invigorating air caused all to do ample justice to . After tea some little manly sport was indulged in by several of thc brethren , and about eight the whistle again sounds for all on board .
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And the sun , thc glory of the day , having sunk to rest , one feels the pleasures of the evening shadows with the light zephyrs cooling the air , giving a charm which experience can only know and feel . In the course of the homeward voyage , Bro . A . J . Berry , on behalf of the brethren and ladies , in suitable terms proposed a vote of thanks to those brethren who had devotedly worked to make the outing a success , and requested the brethren to give three cheers for
Bro . George Baxter , on whose shoulders the burden had re-ted . This was heartily responded to , and Bro . George Baxter thanked the brethren tor their , kind expressions . Bros . George Kersey and George Green afterwards spoke upon the subject of the outing in eulogistic terms , and concluded by thanking the ladies for their presence , calling upon Bro . J . Holt to , lespond for them . This he did in an admirable
manner . The party arrived home at ten o ' clock highly satisfied with the pleasure of the afternoon's proceedings , lt is contemplated making this an annual outing .
Freemasonry And The Great Pyramid.
FREEMASONRY AND THE GREAT PYRAMID .
We take the following from our contemporary the North Stnr : Sir , —To state with anything like fulness the arguments for regarding the Pyramid as a Masonically constructed building , and to answer in detail the Rev . Mr . Milner ' s
queries , would require not one letter but many , and much more space than you can afford to the discussion of the subject . As this matter is of considerable importance and interest to the Craft , permit me , first of all , by way of opening up the subject to mention several pyramid relations which all Masons will recognise as closely connected with pure Masonry . 'The north-east socket stone declares itself
the " Master ' s stone " by being as bi g as the other three together . Every Mason knows at which corner to lay the " foundation stone " of a " building . " All the work of the interior begins N . E ., and finishes ( in the Coffer Chamber ) S . W . 'The Coffer is at the west end of the westermost Chamber of the Pyramid . The altar of the 'Tabernacle and Temple was west , to the setting of the sun of the old
dispensation , implying the hope and faith of the great rising again of the Sun of Righteousness . Every Master Mason must see what must have been the symbolic purport of the Coffer in the ivesf , if he knows anything of Hiram . The entrance to the Pyramid is north . So is also that of properly constructed lodges . The dimensions and arrangement of the passages and chambers declare the Three
Degrees in the plainest language . lhe low , cramped entrance adit is the initiation to , the First Degree—namely , the Grand Gallery , nearly 30 feet high . The short , low , cramped passage from the gallery to the Ante-chamber is the passing to the Second Degree ; and the longer and more cramped passage to the Coffer Chamber is the raising to thc Third Degree .
In the 'Temple ( the geometric and numerical system of which and that of the Tabernacle is identical with that of the Pyramid , whicli it could not be were the latter a false and spurious thing ) , tlie nethermost chamber was five cubits , and the third was seven . 'The Pyramid hasfvc corners , five points . A Mason will now see the meaning of the formula ( here I must be careful ) regarding the power
of the "five points , " and why the tradition directs that the act referred to be done by seven . The other Pyramids , unlike the Great Pyramid , were sepulchres and built in imitation of the Great Pyramid externally . 'They could not imitate the interior , because no Egyptian , or Cowan , saw it . During its construction by the Shumitic Grand Lodge it was " tyled . " The
Egyptians were compulsorily employed in the erection of the exterior of the stupendous edifice . They groaned under a task whose purpose they could not understand , and the memoryof the King by whom they were impressed for this service ( and who , as Mr . Milner points out , put down the idolatrous religion of the people ) , was accordingly
held in utter detestation . 1 have at the outset written thus generally in the hope ol interesting not only Masons in particular , but even many of the general public , in a subject of the deepest imporI and extraordinary interest . Yours , Sec , KILWINNING .
Jamaica.
Jamaica .
KINGSTON .-Royal Lodge ( No . 207 ) . —The brethren of this lodge , at their last ordinary meeting , held on the Gth ult ., presented W . Bro . George J . Sargeant with a farewell address on the eve of his departure for England , and afterwards entertained him at a banquet , to which many distinguished members of the Fraternity were invited . Bro . Sargeant was initiated in the Royal Lodge early in the year 1 S 75 , and was unanimously elected Master
in April , 1 S 7 S . He is also the Immediate Past Alaster of the Royal Keystone Lodge of Mark Alaster Alasons , is District Grand Junior Deacon , and Provincial Grand Senior Warden in Alark Masonry . 'The address , which was handsomely illuminated , contained expressions of deep feeling of regret at the severance of his Masonic connection with the lodge , and of the high esteem in whicli he had been held , concluding with the best wishes for his future welfare
and prosperity , lt was supplemented with an extract from the minutes passed in reference thereto . After the presentation and acceptance of the address , VV . Bro . Sergeant returned thanks for the address , and expressed the deep feelings of gratification and pride at so great an honour being conferred upon him , concluding by wishing prosperity and success to his mother lodge and the whole of its members , from whom he had ever received the most striking prools of their regard and friendship .
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft JHasmtriJ .
WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The installation meeting of this old lodge took place on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Wiliam-street , when Bro . H . S . Syer , S . W . and W . M . elect , was placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . The lodge was opened by the W . AI Bro . N . Brown , and Bro . Sandford was passed to
the Second Degree . Bro . Syer was then presented to the Installing Officer , Bro . Brown , and having been declared Master , invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . Smith , S . W . ; O . Hutton , J . W . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas .,- G . Davies , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Master , S . D . ; VV . J . Akers , J . D . ; A . Cleal , I . G . ; J . G . Alilburne , D . C ; and VV . Bidgood , Org . The ceremony , which had been rendered throughout
in eloquent style , was then concluded by Bro . Brown , who was awarded a cordial vote of thanks for his services that day . He was also presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of his services to the lodge during the past year , and responded feelingly for that and the vote of thanks . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the New Falcon , Bro . Hubbard's -famed and
comfortable hostelry , at Gravesend , where , in the fine hall looking on to the river , the company partook of an elegantly-served banquet . Among the visitors present we noticed Bros . Capt . Mills , P . M . ; Sidney Clarke , P . AI . 706 ; VV . Ife , P . M . iGG ( I . C ); J . Wilkins , VV . M . 700 ; E . B . Hobson , S . VV . and W . AI . elect 700 ; G . Beaver , J . W . 700 ; — Harris , S . W . S 71 ; VV . Rees , I . G . 913 ; T . Duffield , 1571 ; and
C . JoKy , 913 ( Freemason ) . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , Bro . Brown proposed the toast of " The VV . M . " Bro . Syer , he said , was well-known to all of them , and he hoped that during his year of office the brethren would assist him by their presence at their lodge meetings , and also by bringing good and worthy candidates for him to initiate .
He , in their name , wished him a pleasant and successful year of office . Bro . Syer thanked the brethren for their good wishes , and also for placing him in the chair of the lodge . The brethren all knew the great interest he had always taken in the prosperity of the lodge , and noiv nothing should be wanting on his part to steer the good old ship clear of the breakers that had lately surrounded her ,
and if the brethren would only give him the work to do , he would do it with pleasure to himself , and , he trusted , credit to thc lodge . The VV . AI . then proposed the toast of " The Past Alaster , " and read letters of regret at not being able to attend from Bros . Reed , P . AL , and Pownall , P . M . Bro . Brown briefly responded to the toast . Bro . Mills said he was not the oldest Past Master present , but would
say that they were always willing to help an aspirant to office , or to do anything that was for the good of the lodge in general . Bro . Hutton also'responded . The toast of " The Visitors" was responded to by Bros . Wilkins , S . Clarke , Rees , Duffield , and Ife ; and Bro . Smith responded for " The Officers , " and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were both hospitable and enjoyable .
SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . — A general meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening , the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . C . Watson , W . M . ; H . Tonkinson , I . P . AI . ; AL Frampton , P . AI . 13 S 9 , acting S . W . ; C . McNamara , J . VV . ; T . Twizcll , P . AL , Treas . ; J . R . Pattison , Hon . Sec ; I . C . Aloor , S . D . ; VV . Vincent ,
J . D . ; and C . AI . Wake , acting I . G . The W . AL was supported on the dais by Bros . Tonkinson , I . P . M . ; VV . Beattie , P . AL So ; Preston , 24 ; A . Alunro , I . P . M . 949 ; and G . Lord , P . AI . 97 . The lodge having been duly opened , three genttemon
were balloted for and unanimously elected . Air . Burgess was afterwards introduced , and initiated by Bro . Beattie , P . M . 80 , in an able manner . Bro . T . W . Bryers wai raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., Bro . G . C . Watson , who performed the ceremony very efficiently . The Iodge was afterwards closed in due form .
BOLTON . —Ledge of Antiquity ( No . 146 ) . — At the usual monthly meeting of thc above lodge , held on the 13 th inst . at the house of Airs . Long , the Bull ' s Head Hotel , Bradshawgate , the following brethren were present : Bros . Wm . Cooper , W . AI . ; Geo . Taylor , S . VV . ; R . Duxbury , J . VV . ; VV . Nicholson , P . M ., Treas . j John Morris , P . AL , Sec . ; F . Williams , S . D . ; Henry
Broughton , J . D . ; Jno . Wild , P . AI ., D . C .,- J . F . Skelton , I . G . ; II . 'Tongue and Jno . Haslam , Stewards ; Thomas Higson , 'Tyler ; James Dooley , P . AL ; Nathaniel Tyldsley , Jno . Barrett , Henry Bagshaw , and F . Hilton , 317 . The lodge having been opened , after some local corresspondence in connection with a new Alasonic Hall for the borough and the passing of the minutes of the last
meeting , the W . AL proceeded to the main business of the evening , which was the presenting of an address to the S . D ., Bro . F . Williams , and a leavetaking by the brethren on his forthcoming departure to Australia . The VV . M . alluded in feeling terms lo the fraternal fellowship with which Bro . Williams had inspired every one with whom he came in contact , and , in the name of the members of the lodge ,
assured him of their sympathy and regret at his departure , though he was going to one of our Australian Colonies , viz ., New Zealand , and would still be under the British flag ; yet they deeply sympathised with him in having to make new friends , but the genial and warm-hearted kindness of his nature would be a sufficient guarantee to them that once when his qualities became known to his
neighbours , whether Alasons or not , he would not find himself short of friends who would take the place of those whom he left behind . He had a great deal more to say , but could not dare to take up the time of the Iodge , and would call upon the Secretary to read the address , which , with every brother's name attached to it ( although not yet complete ) , he had so much pleasure in presenting . Bro . Ino . Alorris ,
P . M ., Sec , then read the address , whicli is as follows : "The oflicers and brethren of the Lodge of Antiquity , No . 14 G , of Free and Accepted Alasons , meeting at Bolton , in the county of Lancashire , desire to express t * their esteemed Bro . Frederick Williams their high sense of his character , both as a man and a Alason . He has been a true and faithful brother amongst them , and they wish to
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Annual Summer Banquet Of The Upton Lodge, No. 1227.
jeant ) , and other Officers , " were next honoured . Bro . F ENNER said , to save time , he would propose them altogether . As their VV . M ., he was in a position to say that unless a W . M . have a good Treasurer and good Secretary he sinks to a cypher . This would be apparent to most of them , but especially to those brethren who had passed the chair . Then there were the S . W ., J . W ,, and other officers of the lodge . He ( Bro . Fenner ) had so frequently
expressed his appreciation of their services to the lodge , that he would content himself by thanking them for the able assistance they at all times afforded to him . Far response , he coupled the name of their esteemed Treasurer , Bro . Wayland , with the toast . Bro . W AYLAND expressed the pleasure it afforded him to be called upon to return thanks for the officers . He felt sure that a better staff of officers , or one more equal to
their duties was not to be found . He has been eleven years in the Order and only gathering up the remarks of eminent brethren , who had witnessed the working of the Upton Lodge , they must congratulate themselves upon the possession of such a staff of officers . The toast of "The Press" having been given in flattering tcrms , to which Bro . G . H . Stephens responded for this paper , the ladies and brethren availed themselves of the fineness
of the afternoon to form boating , croquet , lawn billiard and other pleasure parties , for which the splendid grounds afford so many facilities . Later on , the pleasures of the mazy dance were heartily enjoyed , Bro . Sherwin ( at the piano ) being very ably assisted by Bro . Legge who kindly brought his violin . Many of the company ( numbering fifty ) having to leave by road , those remaining enjoyed some capital singing from Bros . Sergeant , Stephens , Sherwin , Free , and others , concluding a very enjoyable day . Among those present were : Bro . and Mrs . Witherstone ,
Bro . and Miss Wayland , Bro . and Mrs . Clark , Bro . and Mrs . Serjeant , Bro . and Mrs . Lcgg , Bro . and Airs . Andrews , Bro . and Mrs . Rowe , Bro . and Mrs . Patrick , Bro . and Mrs . Free , Bro . and Mrs . Stroud , Bro . and Mrs . Hamback , Bro . and Mrs . Gaisford , Bro . and Mrs . Kiske , Bro . and Mrs . Green , Bro . and Mrs . Turbefield , Bro . and Mrs . Wilks , Bro . and Mrs . Quincey , Bro . and Mrs . 'Tucker , Bros . Vinicombe , Jones Schmidt , Morris , Mr . and Airs . Grover , Mr . Putnam , Dr . Shipston , Bro . Sherwin ( piano ) , Bro . and Mrs . Wells , and several others .
Summer Outing Of The Perseverance And Cabbell Lodges, Nos.
213 and 807 . SUMMER OUTING OF THE PERSEVERANCE AND CABBELL LODGES , Nos .
It has been the custom for years past with the members of the school of instruction in connection with the Perseverance , 213 , and Cabbell , S 07 , lodges , tocelebrate the conclusion of the session with a quiet and select supper at which a
favoured few from members of other schools were invited , but this year the idea of a supper in the middle of June was deemed by many as absurd , and a suggestion made and resolutions come to appointing a committee , of which we gave notice , contemplating the practicability of a summer ' s outing and to introduce the presence of ladies thereat . To some the presence of the fairer sex was
regarded as ominous to the pleasures of the outing , and it is believed many refrained from accompanying the party on those grounds , but those brethren who availed themselves of the opportunity of accepting the invitation found out by experience that the introduction of ladies at such social gatherings added to " the fragrant flowers in the fair and blooming garland of Freemasonry . "
The outing was a decided success and reflected the highest credit upon the committee and those having the arrangement . Not less than the brethren did the ladies enjoy so splendid a treat . The 5 th July , 1 SS 1 , was the day fixed for the outing , and by two o ' clock the following company , being brethren , and their wives and friends , were assembled on board the steamer Alexandra , bound for Coldham Hall ,
about seven or nine miles distant from Norwich . Of Lodge 213 , there were Bros . George Kersey , W . M ., and Airs . Kersey ; James Ii . H . Watson , I . P . M ., P . G . A . D . C , and Mrs . Watson ; T . C . U . King and Mrs . King ; Harold Youngman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Secretary , and Miss King ; A . J . N . Chamberlin , VV . B . Wilkins , Mrs and Miss Wilkins;—Colby and Mrs . Colby ; VV . Baldwin ,
and Miss Smith . Of Lodge S 07 , there were Bros . George Green , VV . M ., Mrs . and Miss Green ; S . N . Berry , I . P . M ., P . G . S . of VV ., Miss Berrv , and Miss Gibson ; A . | . Berry , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; George Baxter , P . M ., Secretary , P . P . G . D . of C , and the Misses Baxter ( 3 ); II . A . VV . Reeves and Mrs . Reeves ; II . Rosling and Aliss Rosling ; B . W . Bateman ; W . N . Cooper , Mrs . and Miss Cooper ; G . J . Berry
and Mrs . Berry ; Alfred Barnes , Mrs . Barnes , and Miss Elliott ; J . Holt and Miss King ; Charles Payne and Mrs . Payne ; C . Holborn and Mrs . Holborn ; VV . Emms , VV . Bishop , A . King , H . J . Wade and Mrs . Wade ; A . Andrews , W . Tuddenham , and J . W . Browne ( Freemason ) . Among thc visitors were Bros . Hugh Fox , VV . M . 93 ; R . E . Thorns , VV . M . 943 ; C . N . Bacon and Mrs . Bacon ;
and C . J . Campling , 1500 ; Guyton , 142 G , and Mrs . and Misses Guyton ; Jacob Batch and Miss Batch ; VV . Murrcll and Joshua Morse , Tylers . Bros . C . J . Campling and W . 'Tuddenham , with the assistance ot several ofjtheir musical friends , having formed an admirable string band , enlivened the company with some very charming music , adding considerably to tlie
pleasure of the party . Presently the whistle sounds , the puffing of steam tells truly that we are off , and the band plays an inspiring overture as we gently glide down on the bosom of the placid stream away from the heated atmosphere of the smoky city to the open landscape , where the lovely summer verdure and choice foliage grace the banks of the river on either side . But it is intolerably hot , and
urges the thirsty brethren , notwithstanding the presence of ladies , to frequent refreshments , and just . as one's mouth feels that a draught of iced champagne would assuage the burning heat , pop goes the first cork—a little ice and one is easy . Anon wc are regaled with the luscious strawberry and cherry fresh gathered—this is pleasant . On arrival at Coldham Hall the party alights for ten
minutes , so as to enable the creature comforts to be landed , and a further trip is made to Buckenham , some few miles further , whilst tea is being prepared . On our return " tea is ready" is the order , and a most recherche spread had been prepared , which the invigorating air caused all to do ample justice to . After tea some little manly sport was indulged in by several of thc brethren , and about eight the whistle again sounds for all on board .
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And the sun , thc glory of the day , having sunk to rest , one feels the pleasures of the evening shadows with the light zephyrs cooling the air , giving a charm which experience can only know and feel . In the course of the homeward voyage , Bro . A . J . Berry , on behalf of the brethren and ladies , in suitable terms proposed a vote of thanks to those brethren who had devotedly worked to make the outing a success , and requested the brethren to give three cheers for
Bro . George Baxter , on whose shoulders the burden had re-ted . This was heartily responded to , and Bro . George Baxter thanked the brethren tor their , kind expressions . Bros . George Kersey and George Green afterwards spoke upon the subject of the outing in eulogistic terms , and concluded by thanking the ladies for their presence , calling upon Bro . J . Holt to , lespond for them . This he did in an admirable
manner . The party arrived home at ten o ' clock highly satisfied with the pleasure of the afternoon's proceedings , lt is contemplated making this an annual outing .
Freemasonry And The Great Pyramid.
FREEMASONRY AND THE GREAT PYRAMID .
We take the following from our contemporary the North Stnr : Sir , —To state with anything like fulness the arguments for regarding the Pyramid as a Masonically constructed building , and to answer in detail the Rev . Mr . Milner ' s
queries , would require not one letter but many , and much more space than you can afford to the discussion of the subject . As this matter is of considerable importance and interest to the Craft , permit me , first of all , by way of opening up the subject to mention several pyramid relations which all Masons will recognise as closely connected with pure Masonry . 'The north-east socket stone declares itself
the " Master ' s stone " by being as bi g as the other three together . Every Mason knows at which corner to lay the " foundation stone " of a " building . " All the work of the interior begins N . E ., and finishes ( in the Coffer Chamber ) S . W . 'The Coffer is at the west end of the westermost Chamber of the Pyramid . The altar of the 'Tabernacle and Temple was west , to the setting of the sun of the old
dispensation , implying the hope and faith of the great rising again of the Sun of Righteousness . Every Master Mason must see what must have been the symbolic purport of the Coffer in the ivesf , if he knows anything of Hiram . The entrance to the Pyramid is north . So is also that of properly constructed lodges . The dimensions and arrangement of the passages and chambers declare the Three
Degrees in the plainest language . lhe low , cramped entrance adit is the initiation to , the First Degree—namely , the Grand Gallery , nearly 30 feet high . The short , low , cramped passage from the gallery to the Ante-chamber is the passing to the Second Degree ; and the longer and more cramped passage to the Coffer Chamber is the raising to thc Third Degree .
In the 'Temple ( the geometric and numerical system of which and that of the Tabernacle is identical with that of the Pyramid , whicli it could not be were the latter a false and spurious thing ) , tlie nethermost chamber was five cubits , and the third was seven . 'The Pyramid hasfvc corners , five points . A Mason will now see the meaning of the formula ( here I must be careful ) regarding the power
of the "five points , " and why the tradition directs that the act referred to be done by seven . The other Pyramids , unlike the Great Pyramid , were sepulchres and built in imitation of the Great Pyramid externally . 'They could not imitate the interior , because no Egyptian , or Cowan , saw it . During its construction by the Shumitic Grand Lodge it was " tyled . " The
Egyptians were compulsorily employed in the erection of the exterior of the stupendous edifice . They groaned under a task whose purpose they could not understand , and the memoryof the King by whom they were impressed for this service ( and who , as Mr . Milner points out , put down the idolatrous religion of the people ) , was accordingly
held in utter detestation . 1 have at the outset written thus generally in the hope ol interesting not only Masons in particular , but even many of the general public , in a subject of the deepest imporI and extraordinary interest . Yours , Sec , KILWINNING .
Jamaica.
Jamaica .
KINGSTON .-Royal Lodge ( No . 207 ) . —The brethren of this lodge , at their last ordinary meeting , held on the Gth ult ., presented W . Bro . George J . Sargeant with a farewell address on the eve of his departure for England , and afterwards entertained him at a banquet , to which many distinguished members of the Fraternity were invited . Bro . Sargeant was initiated in the Royal Lodge early in the year 1 S 75 , and was unanimously elected Master
in April , 1 S 7 S . He is also the Immediate Past Alaster of the Royal Keystone Lodge of Mark Alaster Alasons , is District Grand Junior Deacon , and Provincial Grand Senior Warden in Alark Masonry . 'The address , which was handsomely illuminated , contained expressions of deep feeling of regret at the severance of his Masonic connection with the lodge , and of the high esteem in whicli he had been held , concluding with the best wishes for his future welfare
and prosperity , lt was supplemented with an extract from the minutes passed in reference thereto . After the presentation and acceptance of the address , VV . Bro . Sergeant returned thanks for the address , and expressed the deep feelings of gratification and pride at so great an honour being conferred upon him , concluding by wishing prosperity and success to his mother lodge and the whole of its members , from whom he had ever received the most striking prools of their regard and friendship .
HoLtnw . iv ' s I ' in . s . —This coiling medicine Im the happiest ctl ' ect when the blood is overheated , and a tendency to inllamniatore action is set up in the system . One I'ill taken shortly before dinner does away with the indigestion , fulness , and llatulency indicative of a weak stomach or disordered liver . A few I'ilis t .-ikeu at bedtime act as alteratives and aperients ; they not only relieve the bowels , but regulate every organ connected with them ; overcome all acrid humours , and ' : ncourage a free supply of all the secretions essential lo onr well "dug . Holloway ' s Pills ' thoroughly cleanse and perfectly regulate t . lc circulation , and beget a feeling of comfort iu hot climates and high temperatures which is most desirable for the preservation of licaltli . —[ Auvr . ]
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The installation meeting of this old lodge took place on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Wiliam-street , when Bro . H . S . Syer , S . W . and W . M . elect , was placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . The lodge was opened by the W . AI Bro . N . Brown , and Bro . Sandford was passed to
the Second Degree . Bro . Syer was then presented to the Installing Officer , Bro . Brown , and having been declared Master , invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . Smith , S . W . ; O . Hutton , J . W . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas .,- G . Davies , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Master , S . D . ; VV . J . Akers , J . D . ; A . Cleal , I . G . ; J . G . Alilburne , D . C ; and VV . Bidgood , Org . The ceremony , which had been rendered throughout
in eloquent style , was then concluded by Bro . Brown , who was awarded a cordial vote of thanks for his services that day . He was also presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of his services to the lodge during the past year , and responded feelingly for that and the vote of thanks . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the New Falcon , Bro . Hubbard's -famed and
comfortable hostelry , at Gravesend , where , in the fine hall looking on to the river , the company partook of an elegantly-served banquet . Among the visitors present we noticed Bros . Capt . Mills , P . M . ; Sidney Clarke , P . AI . 706 ; VV . Ife , P . M . iGG ( I . C ); J . Wilkins , VV . M . 700 ; E . B . Hobson , S . VV . and W . AI . elect 700 ; G . Beaver , J . W . 700 ; — Harris , S . W . S 71 ; VV . Rees , I . G . 913 ; T . Duffield , 1571 ; and
C . JoKy , 913 ( Freemason ) . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , Bro . Brown proposed the toast of " The VV . M . " Bro . Syer , he said , was well-known to all of them , and he hoped that during his year of office the brethren would assist him by their presence at their lodge meetings , and also by bringing good and worthy candidates for him to initiate .
He , in their name , wished him a pleasant and successful year of office . Bro . Syer thanked the brethren for their good wishes , and also for placing him in the chair of the lodge . The brethren all knew the great interest he had always taken in the prosperity of the lodge , and noiv nothing should be wanting on his part to steer the good old ship clear of the breakers that had lately surrounded her ,
and if the brethren would only give him the work to do , he would do it with pleasure to himself , and , he trusted , credit to thc lodge . The VV . AI . then proposed the toast of " The Past Alaster , " and read letters of regret at not being able to attend from Bros . Reed , P . AL , and Pownall , P . M . Bro . Brown briefly responded to the toast . Bro . Mills said he was not the oldest Past Master present , but would
say that they were always willing to help an aspirant to office , or to do anything that was for the good of the lodge in general . Bro . Hutton also'responded . The toast of " The Visitors" was responded to by Bros . Wilkins , S . Clarke , Rees , Duffield , and Ife ; and Bro . Smith responded for " The Officers , " and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were both hospitable and enjoyable .
SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . — A general meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening , the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . C . Watson , W . M . ; H . Tonkinson , I . P . AI . ; AL Frampton , P . AI . 13 S 9 , acting S . W . ; C . McNamara , J . VV . ; T . Twizcll , P . AL , Treas . ; J . R . Pattison , Hon . Sec ; I . C . Aloor , S . D . ; VV . Vincent ,
J . D . ; and C . AI . Wake , acting I . G . The W . AL was supported on the dais by Bros . Tonkinson , I . P . M . ; VV . Beattie , P . AL So ; Preston , 24 ; A . Alunro , I . P . M . 949 ; and G . Lord , P . AI . 97 . The lodge having been duly opened , three genttemon
were balloted for and unanimously elected . Air . Burgess was afterwards introduced , and initiated by Bro . Beattie , P . M . 80 , in an able manner . Bro . T . W . Bryers wai raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., Bro . G . C . Watson , who performed the ceremony very efficiently . The Iodge was afterwards closed in due form .
BOLTON . —Ledge of Antiquity ( No . 146 ) . — At the usual monthly meeting of thc above lodge , held on the 13 th inst . at the house of Airs . Long , the Bull ' s Head Hotel , Bradshawgate , the following brethren were present : Bros . Wm . Cooper , W . AI . ; Geo . Taylor , S . VV . ; R . Duxbury , J . VV . ; VV . Nicholson , P . M ., Treas . j John Morris , P . AL , Sec . ; F . Williams , S . D . ; Henry
Broughton , J . D . ; Jno . Wild , P . AI ., D . C .,- J . F . Skelton , I . G . ; II . 'Tongue and Jno . Haslam , Stewards ; Thomas Higson , 'Tyler ; James Dooley , P . AL ; Nathaniel Tyldsley , Jno . Barrett , Henry Bagshaw , and F . Hilton , 317 . The lodge having been opened , after some local corresspondence in connection with a new Alasonic Hall for the borough and the passing of the minutes of the last
meeting , the W . AL proceeded to the main business of the evening , which was the presenting of an address to the S . D ., Bro . F . Williams , and a leavetaking by the brethren on his forthcoming departure to Australia . The VV . M . alluded in feeling terms lo the fraternal fellowship with which Bro . Williams had inspired every one with whom he came in contact , and , in the name of the members of the lodge ,
assured him of their sympathy and regret at his departure , though he was going to one of our Australian Colonies , viz ., New Zealand , and would still be under the British flag ; yet they deeply sympathised with him in having to make new friends , but the genial and warm-hearted kindness of his nature would be a sufficient guarantee to them that once when his qualities became known to his
neighbours , whether Alasons or not , he would not find himself short of friends who would take the place of those whom he left behind . He had a great deal more to say , but could not dare to take up the time of the Iodge , and would call upon the Secretary to read the address , which , with every brother's name attached to it ( although not yet complete ) , he had so much pleasure in presenting . Bro . Ino . Alorris ,
P . M ., Sec , then read the address , whicli is as follows : "The oflicers and brethren of the Lodge of Antiquity , No . 14 G , of Free and Accepted Alasons , meeting at Bolton , in the county of Lancashire , desire to express t * their esteemed Bro . Frederick Williams their high sense of his character , both as a man and a Alason . He has been a true and faithful brother amongst them , and they wish to