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Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
On Wednesday week thc Stewards who had assisted at the late festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in February last , when the sum of £ 14 , 000 was realised for the benefit of the annuitants , were invited to inspect the pretty building in FYcemason ' s-road . The party in btlieir
numbering over 100 , accompanied , many cases , y ladies , were met by the House Committee , by whom they were conducted over the establishment . Luncheon was provided in the hall , which , though a spacious apartment , was not sufficiently commodious to accommode all the guests , who sat down in batches , presided over by Bro . kaynham Stewart , P . G . D . of England . The usual loyal toasts were proposed and enthusiastically received , followed
by a few of a personal and complimentary nature , including the House Committee and Stewards . The party having been divided into three sections , the ceremony of proposing the toasts was three times repeated , but Bro . Stewart was equal to the occasion , and admirably discharged the threefold duty imposed upon him . After luncheon the guests visited the various rooms , and some time Was p leasantly occupied in conversation with their old friends , the occupants .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . The President ' s chair was occupied by Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., Senior Vice-President ; the chair of Senior Vice-President was held by Bro . S . Rawson , Past District Grand Master for China ; and the chair of Junior
Vice-President by Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., and for the latter half of the evening by Bro . W . TI . Ferryman . The other brethren present were Bros . R . I'd Gould , S . G . D . ; I . M . Case , P . G . D . ; H . Garrod , P . M . 749 ; C . P . Britten , P . M . 1 S 3 ; J . D . Collier , P . M . 13 66 ; W . Clarke , A . G . P . ; W . Stephens , P . M . Marquis of Ripon Lodge , & c . ; C . Frederick Hogard , P . M . 205 ; John Constable , P . M . 1 S 5 ; 21
William Ou _ h , P . G . P . ; Griffiths Smith , P . M . ; George Powell , W . M . 142 ; F . R . Spaull , W . M . 176 S ; Charles W . Oliver , P . M . 53 ; F . Adlard , P . M . 7 ; J . H . Matthews , P . M . 143 ; J . Brunker . W . M . 13 G 0 , C . H . Webb , W . M . 174 ; C . J . Edwards , W . M . M 57 * ' - <* "'is Bryett , W . M . 1 S 2 S ; George J . Earney , W . M . 165 S ; Charles Dairy , P . M . 141 ' W . Watson , P . M . S 34 ; 'Thomas Hutson ,
; W . M . 13 ; II . S . Allpass , P . M . 155 . I -G . Sec . West Lane ; Henry Hymans , W . M . iSS ; J . B . Shackleton , W . M . 1326 ; W . Meadway , P . M . 704 ; 0 ' < " 1 * RadclyfTe , W . M . 742 ; James Stevens , P . M . 121 G ; Charles J . Benson , W . M . 1 G 13 ' ; J . Brockett Sorrell , P . M . 176 ; G . S . Wehlens , \ V . M . 511 ; H . Shawe , W . M . S 34 ; John Mason , P . M . 1567 G . E . Cook , W . M . 3 S 2 ; J . Mowlen Burt ,
; W . M . 114 G ; J . S . Harrington , W . M . S 79 ; and H . Massey , P . M . O 19 ( Freemason ) . Bros . H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Secretary , A . A . Pendlebury , W . Dodd , and IL Sadler , G . T ., also attended . The brethren first confirmed recommendations made at lastmectinir to the amount ! of j . 435 . There were
thirtythree cases on the new list , out of which live were deferred for further particulars . The remaining twenty-eight were relieved with a total ot £ S 70 , which was composed of one grant of £ 150 , one £ 100 , two of £ 50 each , t \ vp of £ 40 each , six of £ 30 each , two of £ 23 each , six of £ 20 each , three of £ 15 each , four of £ \ o each , and one of £ 5 . The lodge was not closed till fen o ' clock .
Masonic Picnic At Hoo Green, Cheshire.
MASONIC PICNIC AT HOO GREEN , CHESHIRE .
The members of Lodge of Affability , No . 317 , with their friends , wives , and daughters , assembled in Albert-square , Manchester , on Wednesday , the iCth inst ., at 11 . 30 a . m ., in order to proceed via Didsbury , Cheadle , Gatley , I 3 a-{ fuley , and Altrincham to Hoo Green , for tlie purpose of
enjoying a day ' s recreation in "harmless ninth and glee . Two well appointed omnibuses , each drawn respectively by four greys and bays , were engaged to carry the goodly company , who numbered sixty-two . At 11 . 45 the omnibuses started for their destination , and reached Didsbury at 12 . 30 . Here a halt was made for something like half-an-hour fo ' r the purpose of giving an
opportunity to six of the number ( who did not arrive at Albert-square in time to proceed with the omnibuses ) of joining them . The absentees , however , not putting in an appearance by one o ' clock , a fresh start was made , and Cheadle reached at 1 . 20 . Proceeding onward the company arrived at Altrincham at 2 . 15 , and the hitherto absent
delinquents ( who had come on by train ) were now espied in the distance , and , much to the satisfaction of all concerned , duly taken " on board . " At Dunham the company alighted and entered the woods , when on a spot being selected they seated themselves on grassy mounds , logs of trees , & c , and several brethren , who acted as Stewards , busied themselves in handimr sandwiches , wine , ale , and
spirits , whicli had been brought in hampers , bottles , and jars , to the company , who forthwith regaled themselves in " rustician " style . This arrangement proved very satisfactory to all , as not only was the quality of the liquors better than those usually obtained at an hotel , but there was more than sufficient for every one . Time being called at 3-5 > 'be omnibuses wended their way to the lvilton Arms ,
Hoo Green , arriving there at 3 . 40 . This old-fashioned and picturesque hostelry proved mos ( accommodating to the wants and convenience of the ladies and gentlemen . On one side of it there is a beautiful bowling-green , which proved very attractive to the gentlemen . In a room overlooking the bowling-green , and capable of comfortably seating eighty persons , a substantial tea , ;\ la
fourchette , had been provided , and some choice salmon proved to be not the least taking article of consumption . The attendance proved as good as the quality of the viands , and gave every satisfaction to the company who sat down , amongst whom were Bro . Mark Vickers , W . M . 317 ; Bro . William Nicholl , S . W . 317 , and Mrs . Nicholl ;
Bro . John Smethurst , P . M ., Treasurer , and Mrs . Smethurst ; Bro . Robt . Tomlins , Secretary , and Mrs . Tomlins ; 13 ro . John Church , S . D ., and Mrs . Church ; Bro . J . Wilson , J . D ., and Mrs . and Miss Wilson ; Bro . J . Dawson , P . M ., Registrar ; Bro . John Bladon , P . M ., D . of C . ; Bro . John Roger Lever , I . P . M .: Bro . Daniel Donbavand ,
Masonic Picnic At Hoo Green, Cheshire.
P . M ., and Mrs . Donbavand ; Bro . Samuel Titmas , P . M ., and Mrs . and Miss Titmas ; Bro . S . Percival , and Mrs . and Miss Percival ; Bro . R . R . Lisenden ( Freemason ) , and Mrs . Lisenden ; Bro . Ellis Jones , Bro . Francis Hilton , Bro . R . Bradshaw , Bro . James Gooden , and Mrs . Gooden ; Bro . J . G . Elderton , and " Mrs . Elderton ; Bro . R . B . Harper , and Mrs . Harper ; Bro . G . D . Wenham ; Mrs . Pye , and daughter ; Bro . J . E . Middlehurst , and Miss
Middlehurst ; Bro . Joseph Halliday , and Mrs . Halliday ; Bro . James Cummins , and Mrs . Cummins ; Bro . Matthew Owen , 1 G 3 , and Mrs . Owen ; Bro . Sowter , S . W . S 15 ; Bro . McGrath , 1495 , and Miss McGrath ; Bro . McAllister , and Mrs . and Miss McAllister ; Bro . N . Edwards , 1495 , and Mrs . Edwards ; Bro . R . Westbury , Mrs . Westbury , and Mrs . Smith ; Bro . Edwards , Mrs . and Master Edwards ; Miss Robertson , and Lizzie Robertson .
As soon as "grace after meat " had been said the W . M . of 317 , Bro . Mark Vickers , in his usual eloquent manner , proposed " The Health of the Ladies , " which was responded to with much enthusiasm , and replied to by Bro . Ellis Jones , one of the only two unmarried gentlemen in the company . Bro . Vickers then proposed " The Health ' s of the Committee of Management , " viz ., Bros . John Church , R . R . Lisenden , and J . G . Elderton , who , he said , had no
doubt a great deal of trouble and inconvenience in carrying out the arrangements for the picnic . At thc same time he felt sure that t _ ey would be amply repaid by the satisfaction their efforts had given to all present . Bro . J . G . Elderton suitably acknowledged the compliment . Bro . John Roger Lever proposed "The Health of the W . M . of the Affability Lodge" in glowing terms , which was enthusiastically received and responded to , and , after Bro .
Vickers had replied , the company adjourned to thc bowling green while the room was being cleared for dancing . At six o ' clock the following programme was gone through : Polka , "Brie _ Brae ; " quadrille , "Sultan of Mocha ;" recitation , " Billy ' s Rose , " Bro . Donbavand ; schottischc , "Twilight ; " song , " Sarah ' s Young Man , " Bro . Wilson ; Lancers ( original ); song , "The Low Backed Car , " Bro . ] . R . Lever ; schottische , " Little Dorrit ; " quadrille , "The
Times ; " song , "The Muddle Puddle Porter , " Bro . R . R . Lisenden ; waltz , " Blush Rose . " Miss Lizzie Robertson and Miss Titmas alternately presided at the piano , and Bro . R . R . Lisenden performed on the English concertina . Bro . Bradshaw made an efficient M . C . The dancing was carried on for two hours with much spirit , and some disappointment was evinced when the omnibuses were announced to be ready at S . 15 ., as many would have
liked to bave stayed until nine o'clock , but , as all things must have an end , so did this pleasant day ' s enjoyment , and , alter the majority of the company had been set down in the neighbourhood of their respective homes the remainder reached Albert-square again shortly before eleven , thus ending , according to the statement of the
W . M . of thc Affability Lodge , one of the most pleasant outings in connection with this lodge . We had nearly forgotten to state that during the homeward journey a vote of thanks was deservedly accorded to Miss Robertson for her untiring services at the piano , which were given voluntarily .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
-Traft i & asonrp . EVENING STAR LODGE ( No . 1719 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening last , at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . A . J . Duff Filer , P . M ., as W . M . ; XV . Sugg , S . W . ; James Glaisher . P . M ., Treas . ; Magnus Ohren , P . M ., A . G . D . C , Secretary ; J . W . Sugg , D . C ; G . C . 'Trewby , Stwd . ; Edward Hide , Stwd ; E . Kirkham , I . P . M . ; Ferdinand Davies , XV . II . Westwood , F . W .
Hartley , Walter King , TI . Ii . Bailey , Alfred Williams , M . Mildred , George Mainwaring , William A . Paton , Hyde Pullen , Arthur Meade , Charles E . Botley , 7 S 0 ; Joseph Hammond , S . D . 5 G 4 ; Andrew Stephenson , 15 G 7 ; C . M . Ohren , J . D . 452 ; Charles Pawley , P . M . 452 ; John Bell , S . W . 117 S ; XV . A . Hubbard , 1209 ; Arthur J . Dickinson , P . M . 452 ; Charles Burt , iS and 114 G , P . A . D . C Wilts ; J . H . Pearson , 15 G 7 ; A . J . Jeffrey , P . M . 452 ; George
Buckland , P . M . 1319 ; H . Massey , P . M . G 19 ( Freemason ) , and some other brethren . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Herbert T . Bailey was raised tothe 'Third Degree . Thc following resolution , moved by Bro . W . Sugg , S . W ., and seconded by Bro . T . A . Green , JAV ., was adopted : " That to mark the occasion of the Secretary of the lodge being appointed Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies of the
Grand Lodge ot F . ngland , that it be referred to the Standing Committee' to consider the question of a suitable presentation to the W . Bro . Magnus Ohren , for his exertions as Secretary at thc foundation and the consecration of the lodge , and for the efficient manner in which he has performed thc duties of that office during the time the lodge has been in existence . " This having becn carried at thc former meeting , the brethren resolved to present 13 ro .
Ohren with a set of G . Lodge clothing , and Bro . Filer having expressed thc thanks of the lodge to that brother for the services he had rendered , Bio . Ohren was invested with the clothing of Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Ohren , in thanking the brethren for thc gift , informed them that when be took the duties of Secretary of the lodge he did so only for a short time , till another brother who was P . M . of the lodge could accept the appointment . He added
that a lodge was only the freehold of the W . M . and Past Masters and brethren , and that a brother who was only a P . M . in a lodge was in a different position to a P . M . of a lodge . It was , therefore , his desire to become a P . M . of the lodge , and for that purpose he had becn appointed to another office than that of Secretary , and he hoped to go up to the chair and become one of thc Past Masters of the lodge . For the brethren's recognition of his services to the lodge he heartily thanked them , and he looked upon
the present they had made him as one of the most valuable he had ever received , and as such he should always view it . On the motion of Bro . A . J . Duff Filer , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., a magnificent Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas , was voted to Bro . John Aird , P . G . S ., on his leaving the chair , as a mark of respect from the members . Bro . Aird , however , was unfortunately not present , but the beautiful jewel , which is of a design peculiar to the Evening Star Lodge , was handed round to the brethren , and obtained from them the highest ap-
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
proval . The installation of W . M . then took place , and , on the presentation of Bro . A . J . Duff Filer , who had up to this point occupied the W . M . chair , and done all the work , Bro . J . Walter Sugg , P . M ., who took his place , installed Bro . William Sugg as W . M . The brethren appointed to office were Bros . Aird , I . P . M . ; T . A . Greene S . W . ; James Glaisher , J . W . ; A . J . Duff Filer , P . M ..
Secretary ; Magnus Ohren , S . D . ; John Walter Sugg , j . D . ; T . N . Kirkham , D . C ; G . C . Trewby , I . G . ; Arthur Mead and Jos . Mainwaring , Stewards ; and C . T . Speight , Tyler . The delivery of the addresses closed the proceedings , and the brethren adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern to banquet . At the conclusion of the repast , which was sumptuously provided , the W . M . proposed the toasts which
fell to his share , and in delivering that of " The Queen and the Craft , " gave an excellent discourse on loyalty ^ claiming for Freemasonry a large share of the originating cause of allegiance to the Crown and obedience to national government . Bro . ex-Sheriff Burt , P . A . G . D . C , in responding to the toast of "The Grand Officers" said he was sorry the W . M . had not called upon Bro . Ohren to respond , because
he was the reigning monarch that day of the Grand Lodge in that assembly . However , in Masonry brethren were taught to obey , and , of course , he ( Bro . Burt ) must therefore submit . He believed that every member of the Grand Lodge , from the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , to every other officer , wasanimated by those kind feelings that were engendered by Masonry . Masonrv
certainly taught brethren to be kind-keartedtoone another . They found it in the outside world , and certainly they found it in Grand Lodge . His experience of that body was that every one would do what he could in any manner to assist or advise a brother . Long might that feeling continue . He was sure all the brethren would join with him in hoping that the feelings which the W . M . had so well enunciated
that evening might remain in Masonry . He was almost ashamed to stand up there among so many old members of Grand Lodge to repl y to this toast . However , he knew the kind feelings of the W . M ., who was an old friend of his , and from a long experience of him ¦ he was able to say that he was one of those men whom one was proud to know , and on whose shoulder one was
able to put his hand , and say he at least was a genuine Mason . He was glad the lodge had found such a Master , and he was sure all the brethren would join with him in wishing that he might have many , many years of life and happiness . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Kirkham , P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said he need not occupy thc brethren ' s time by saying much about the W . M ..
for they , one and all , knew him , perhaps not quite so well as he ( Bro . Kirkham ) , but still nearl y as well . Speaking for himself , hc had known the W . M . for very many yearsat any rate twelve or fourteen—and his father before him . He had always found Bro . Sugg , who was really the father of thislodge , act up to what he had undertaken ; and he had certainly acted as father of this lodge bv kindly rriving
advice whenever it was required . He had also given excellent advice in Masonry to the effect that if the brethren acted up tothe tenets of Masonry they could not help but be good men and loyal subjects . That the W . M hacl stated that evening , and when a W . M . began his year of office in that style they might be sure he would have a happy year of office . It devolved on all the brethren to give him every
assistance in their power to render him happy , and in rendering him happy in his lodge they would be rendering themselves happy and comfortable . The W . M ., in reply , said the brethren were aware , no doubt , that he was the promoter of the lodge , and in putting him in the chair the brethren had fulfilled for him the greatest hope he could possibly have entertained . He felt it a great honour to be
put in tlie chair of that livening Star Lodge , because it was a lodge connected with the vocation which he had laboured in for a good many years . All the brethren were connected together in the same vocation . The members of his profession were spread about through the whole world , and , in forming this lodge , he had the idea of bringing them together in the only manner they were ever likely to meet .
lhey were not like men in other professions who had the opportunity of meeting together frequently ; but they were scattered about in every town . Two could not live in the same town , and unless a means could be devised by which they could meet like the present they were not likely ever to make each other ' s acquaintance . A good feeling existed among them independently of Masonry . They were a
power throughout the world for working great good to themselves and to mankind in general . As an instance , he would mention that a short time ago a case occurred which showed that in matters not connected with Masonry they could be of great assistance to each other , and with that knowledge it was very gratifying to belong to such a profession . There was at Frankfort a young German lady ,
desirous to go out to teach German and other languages in an English family . She applied for a situation at Bolton , in Lancashire , and her difficulty was to know whether she was going into a famil y where she could be comfortable . There was no possibility of getting the required information until the gas engineer of Frankfort was applied to . That gentleman addressed
himself to him ( Bro . Sugg ) , who in turn addressed himself to the gas engineer at Bolton , from whom he obtained the information that everything was correct . The young lady was then transferred from the gas engineer at Frankfort to the gas engineers of the other towns through which she passed to Calais , from whom she was handed to the gas engineer at
Dover , where she was taken charge of by another gas engineer for London , and so she passed on to Bolton . Thus by thelanguageof the Fraternity , whether they could speak the language of other countries or not , they could effect great good . In thc Evening Star Lodge they had the germs of a lodge which would be capable of doing- a great deal of good through men of their profession to the world in
general , and this was his idea in originating the lodge . Now that the brethren had placed him in the chair they had conferred upon him the highest honour he could have received at the hands of members of the gas profession , and he hoped he should be able to do them ' credit during his year of office . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . next gave "The
Health of the Past Masters . " Of Bro . Filer he might say he was always ready and willing to do any work in the lodge , whether it was an initiation , a passing , or a raising . If any one was not ready , he was ready , and Bro . Filer was an excellent Mason in every respect . He had lately showed the brethren what he could do in the cause of charity by devoting himself unremittingly to it . The brethren knew what he had done , and they all felt he was an excellent
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Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
On Wednesday week thc Stewards who had assisted at the late festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in February last , when the sum of £ 14 , 000 was realised for the benefit of the annuitants , were invited to inspect the pretty building in FYcemason ' s-road . The party in btlieir
numbering over 100 , accompanied , many cases , y ladies , were met by the House Committee , by whom they were conducted over the establishment . Luncheon was provided in the hall , which , though a spacious apartment , was not sufficiently commodious to accommode all the guests , who sat down in batches , presided over by Bro . kaynham Stewart , P . G . D . of England . The usual loyal toasts were proposed and enthusiastically received , followed
by a few of a personal and complimentary nature , including the House Committee and Stewards . The party having been divided into three sections , the ceremony of proposing the toasts was three times repeated , but Bro . Stewart was equal to the occasion , and admirably discharged the threefold duty imposed upon him . After luncheon the guests visited the various rooms , and some time Was p leasantly occupied in conversation with their old friends , the occupants .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . The President ' s chair was occupied by Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., Senior Vice-President ; the chair of Senior Vice-President was held by Bro . S . Rawson , Past District Grand Master for China ; and the chair of Junior
Vice-President by Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., and for the latter half of the evening by Bro . W . TI . Ferryman . The other brethren present were Bros . R . I'd Gould , S . G . D . ; I . M . Case , P . G . D . ; H . Garrod , P . M . 749 ; C . P . Britten , P . M . 1 S 3 ; J . D . Collier , P . M . 13 66 ; W . Clarke , A . G . P . ; W . Stephens , P . M . Marquis of Ripon Lodge , & c . ; C . Frederick Hogard , P . M . 205 ; John Constable , P . M . 1 S 5 ; 21
William Ou _ h , P . G . P . ; Griffiths Smith , P . M . ; George Powell , W . M . 142 ; F . R . Spaull , W . M . 176 S ; Charles W . Oliver , P . M . 53 ; F . Adlard , P . M . 7 ; J . H . Matthews , P . M . 143 ; J . Brunker . W . M . 13 G 0 , C . H . Webb , W . M . 174 ; C . J . Edwards , W . M . M 57 * ' - <* "'is Bryett , W . M . 1 S 2 S ; George J . Earney , W . M . 165 S ; Charles Dairy , P . M . 141 ' W . Watson , P . M . S 34 ; 'Thomas Hutson ,
; W . M . 13 ; II . S . Allpass , P . M . 155 . I -G . Sec . West Lane ; Henry Hymans , W . M . iSS ; J . B . Shackleton , W . M . 1326 ; W . Meadway , P . M . 704 ; 0 ' < " 1 * RadclyfTe , W . M . 742 ; James Stevens , P . M . 121 G ; Charles J . Benson , W . M . 1 G 13 ' ; J . Brockett Sorrell , P . M . 176 ; G . S . Wehlens , \ V . M . 511 ; H . Shawe , W . M . S 34 ; John Mason , P . M . 1567 G . E . Cook , W . M . 3 S 2 ; J . Mowlen Burt ,
; W . M . 114 G ; J . S . Harrington , W . M . S 79 ; and H . Massey , P . M . O 19 ( Freemason ) . Bros . H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Secretary , A . A . Pendlebury , W . Dodd , and IL Sadler , G . T ., also attended . The brethren first confirmed recommendations made at lastmectinir to the amount ! of j . 435 . There were
thirtythree cases on the new list , out of which live were deferred for further particulars . The remaining twenty-eight were relieved with a total ot £ S 70 , which was composed of one grant of £ 150 , one £ 100 , two of £ 50 each , t \ vp of £ 40 each , six of £ 30 each , two of £ 23 each , six of £ 20 each , three of £ 15 each , four of £ \ o each , and one of £ 5 . The lodge was not closed till fen o ' clock .
Masonic Picnic At Hoo Green, Cheshire.
MASONIC PICNIC AT HOO GREEN , CHESHIRE .
The members of Lodge of Affability , No . 317 , with their friends , wives , and daughters , assembled in Albert-square , Manchester , on Wednesday , the iCth inst ., at 11 . 30 a . m ., in order to proceed via Didsbury , Cheadle , Gatley , I 3 a-{ fuley , and Altrincham to Hoo Green , for tlie purpose of
enjoying a day ' s recreation in "harmless ninth and glee . Two well appointed omnibuses , each drawn respectively by four greys and bays , were engaged to carry the goodly company , who numbered sixty-two . At 11 . 45 the omnibuses started for their destination , and reached Didsbury at 12 . 30 . Here a halt was made for something like half-an-hour fo ' r the purpose of giving an
opportunity to six of the number ( who did not arrive at Albert-square in time to proceed with the omnibuses ) of joining them . The absentees , however , not putting in an appearance by one o ' clock , a fresh start was made , and Cheadle reached at 1 . 20 . Proceeding onward the company arrived at Altrincham at 2 . 15 , and the hitherto absent
delinquents ( who had come on by train ) were now espied in the distance , and , much to the satisfaction of all concerned , duly taken " on board . " At Dunham the company alighted and entered the woods , when on a spot being selected they seated themselves on grassy mounds , logs of trees , & c , and several brethren , who acted as Stewards , busied themselves in handimr sandwiches , wine , ale , and
spirits , whicli had been brought in hampers , bottles , and jars , to the company , who forthwith regaled themselves in " rustician " style . This arrangement proved very satisfactory to all , as not only was the quality of the liquors better than those usually obtained at an hotel , but there was more than sufficient for every one . Time being called at 3-5 > 'be omnibuses wended their way to the lvilton Arms ,
Hoo Green , arriving there at 3 . 40 . This old-fashioned and picturesque hostelry proved mos ( accommodating to the wants and convenience of the ladies and gentlemen . On one side of it there is a beautiful bowling-green , which proved very attractive to the gentlemen . In a room overlooking the bowling-green , and capable of comfortably seating eighty persons , a substantial tea , ;\ la
fourchette , had been provided , and some choice salmon proved to be not the least taking article of consumption . The attendance proved as good as the quality of the viands , and gave every satisfaction to the company who sat down , amongst whom were Bro . Mark Vickers , W . M . 317 ; Bro . William Nicholl , S . W . 317 , and Mrs . Nicholl ;
Bro . John Smethurst , P . M ., Treasurer , and Mrs . Smethurst ; Bro . Robt . Tomlins , Secretary , and Mrs . Tomlins ; 13 ro . John Church , S . D ., and Mrs . Church ; Bro . J . Wilson , J . D ., and Mrs . and Miss Wilson ; Bro . J . Dawson , P . M ., Registrar ; Bro . John Bladon , P . M ., D . of C . ; Bro . John Roger Lever , I . P . M .: Bro . Daniel Donbavand ,
Masonic Picnic At Hoo Green, Cheshire.
P . M ., and Mrs . Donbavand ; Bro . Samuel Titmas , P . M ., and Mrs . and Miss Titmas ; Bro . S . Percival , and Mrs . and Miss Percival ; Bro . R . R . Lisenden ( Freemason ) , and Mrs . Lisenden ; Bro . Ellis Jones , Bro . Francis Hilton , Bro . R . Bradshaw , Bro . James Gooden , and Mrs . Gooden ; Bro . J . G . Elderton , and " Mrs . Elderton ; Bro . R . B . Harper , and Mrs . Harper ; Bro . G . D . Wenham ; Mrs . Pye , and daughter ; Bro . J . E . Middlehurst , and Miss
Middlehurst ; Bro . Joseph Halliday , and Mrs . Halliday ; Bro . James Cummins , and Mrs . Cummins ; Bro . Matthew Owen , 1 G 3 , and Mrs . Owen ; Bro . Sowter , S . W . S 15 ; Bro . McGrath , 1495 , and Miss McGrath ; Bro . McAllister , and Mrs . and Miss McAllister ; Bro . N . Edwards , 1495 , and Mrs . Edwards ; Bro . R . Westbury , Mrs . Westbury , and Mrs . Smith ; Bro . Edwards , Mrs . and Master Edwards ; Miss Robertson , and Lizzie Robertson .
As soon as "grace after meat " had been said the W . M . of 317 , Bro . Mark Vickers , in his usual eloquent manner , proposed " The Health of the Ladies , " which was responded to with much enthusiasm , and replied to by Bro . Ellis Jones , one of the only two unmarried gentlemen in the company . Bro . Vickers then proposed " The Health ' s of the Committee of Management , " viz ., Bros . John Church , R . R . Lisenden , and J . G . Elderton , who , he said , had no
doubt a great deal of trouble and inconvenience in carrying out the arrangements for the picnic . At thc same time he felt sure that t _ ey would be amply repaid by the satisfaction their efforts had given to all present . Bro . J . G . Elderton suitably acknowledged the compliment . Bro . John Roger Lever proposed "The Health of the W . M . of the Affability Lodge" in glowing terms , which was enthusiastically received and responded to , and , after Bro .
Vickers had replied , the company adjourned to thc bowling green while the room was being cleared for dancing . At six o ' clock the following programme was gone through : Polka , "Brie _ Brae ; " quadrille , "Sultan of Mocha ;" recitation , " Billy ' s Rose , " Bro . Donbavand ; schottischc , "Twilight ; " song , " Sarah ' s Young Man , " Bro . Wilson ; Lancers ( original ); song , "The Low Backed Car , " Bro . ] . R . Lever ; schottische , " Little Dorrit ; " quadrille , "The
Times ; " song , "The Muddle Puddle Porter , " Bro . R . R . Lisenden ; waltz , " Blush Rose . " Miss Lizzie Robertson and Miss Titmas alternately presided at the piano , and Bro . R . R . Lisenden performed on the English concertina . Bro . Bradshaw made an efficient M . C . The dancing was carried on for two hours with much spirit , and some disappointment was evinced when the omnibuses were announced to be ready at S . 15 ., as many would have
liked to bave stayed until nine o'clock , but , as all things must have an end , so did this pleasant day ' s enjoyment , and , alter the majority of the company had been set down in the neighbourhood of their respective homes the remainder reached Albert-square again shortly before eleven , thus ending , according to the statement of the
W . M . of thc Affability Lodge , one of the most pleasant outings in connection with this lodge . We had nearly forgotten to state that during the homeward journey a vote of thanks was deservedly accorded to Miss Robertson for her untiring services at the piano , which were given voluntarily .
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-Traft i & asonrp . EVENING STAR LODGE ( No . 1719 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening last , at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . A . J . Duff Filer , P . M ., as W . M . ; XV . Sugg , S . W . ; James Glaisher . P . M ., Treas . ; Magnus Ohren , P . M ., A . G . D . C , Secretary ; J . W . Sugg , D . C ; G . C . 'Trewby , Stwd . ; Edward Hide , Stwd ; E . Kirkham , I . P . M . ; Ferdinand Davies , XV . II . Westwood , F . W .
Hartley , Walter King , TI . Ii . Bailey , Alfred Williams , M . Mildred , George Mainwaring , William A . Paton , Hyde Pullen , Arthur Meade , Charles E . Botley , 7 S 0 ; Joseph Hammond , S . D . 5 G 4 ; Andrew Stephenson , 15 G 7 ; C . M . Ohren , J . D . 452 ; Charles Pawley , P . M . 452 ; John Bell , S . W . 117 S ; XV . A . Hubbard , 1209 ; Arthur J . Dickinson , P . M . 452 ; Charles Burt , iS and 114 G , P . A . D . C Wilts ; J . H . Pearson , 15 G 7 ; A . J . Jeffrey , P . M . 452 ; George
Buckland , P . M . 1319 ; H . Massey , P . M . G 19 ( Freemason ) , and some other brethren . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Herbert T . Bailey was raised tothe 'Third Degree . Thc following resolution , moved by Bro . W . Sugg , S . W ., and seconded by Bro . T . A . Green , JAV ., was adopted : " That to mark the occasion of the Secretary of the lodge being appointed Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies of the
Grand Lodge ot F . ngland , that it be referred to the Standing Committee' to consider the question of a suitable presentation to the W . Bro . Magnus Ohren , for his exertions as Secretary at thc foundation and the consecration of the lodge , and for the efficient manner in which he has performed thc duties of that office during the time the lodge has been in existence . " This having becn carried at thc former meeting , the brethren resolved to present 13 ro .
Ohren with a set of G . Lodge clothing , and Bro . Filer having expressed thc thanks of the lodge to that brother for the services he had rendered , Bio . Ohren was invested with the clothing of Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Ohren , in thanking the brethren for thc gift , informed them that when be took the duties of Secretary of the lodge he did so only for a short time , till another brother who was P . M . of the lodge could accept the appointment . He added
that a lodge was only the freehold of the W . M . and Past Masters and brethren , and that a brother who was only a P . M . in a lodge was in a different position to a P . M . of a lodge . It was , therefore , his desire to become a P . M . of the lodge , and for that purpose he had becn appointed to another office than that of Secretary , and he hoped to go up to the chair and become one of thc Past Masters of the lodge . For the brethren's recognition of his services to the lodge he heartily thanked them , and he looked upon
the present they had made him as one of the most valuable he had ever received , and as such he should always view it . On the motion of Bro . A . J . Duff Filer , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., a magnificent Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas , was voted to Bro . John Aird , P . G . S ., on his leaving the chair , as a mark of respect from the members . Bro . Aird , however , was unfortunately not present , but the beautiful jewel , which is of a design peculiar to the Evening Star Lodge , was handed round to the brethren , and obtained from them the highest ap-
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proval . The installation of W . M . then took place , and , on the presentation of Bro . A . J . Duff Filer , who had up to this point occupied the W . M . chair , and done all the work , Bro . J . Walter Sugg , P . M ., who took his place , installed Bro . William Sugg as W . M . The brethren appointed to office were Bros . Aird , I . P . M . ; T . A . Greene S . W . ; James Glaisher , J . W . ; A . J . Duff Filer , P . M ..
Secretary ; Magnus Ohren , S . D . ; John Walter Sugg , j . D . ; T . N . Kirkham , D . C ; G . C . Trewby , I . G . ; Arthur Mead and Jos . Mainwaring , Stewards ; and C . T . Speight , Tyler . The delivery of the addresses closed the proceedings , and the brethren adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern to banquet . At the conclusion of the repast , which was sumptuously provided , the W . M . proposed the toasts which
fell to his share , and in delivering that of " The Queen and the Craft , " gave an excellent discourse on loyalty ^ claiming for Freemasonry a large share of the originating cause of allegiance to the Crown and obedience to national government . Bro . ex-Sheriff Burt , P . A . G . D . C , in responding to the toast of "The Grand Officers" said he was sorry the W . M . had not called upon Bro . Ohren to respond , because
he was the reigning monarch that day of the Grand Lodge in that assembly . However , in Masonry brethren were taught to obey , and , of course , he ( Bro . Burt ) must therefore submit . He believed that every member of the Grand Lodge , from the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , to every other officer , wasanimated by those kind feelings that were engendered by Masonry . Masonrv
certainly taught brethren to be kind-keartedtoone another . They found it in the outside world , and certainly they found it in Grand Lodge . His experience of that body was that every one would do what he could in any manner to assist or advise a brother . Long might that feeling continue . He was sure all the brethren would join with him in hoping that the feelings which the W . M . had so well enunciated
that evening might remain in Masonry . He was almost ashamed to stand up there among so many old members of Grand Lodge to repl y to this toast . However , he knew the kind feelings of the W . M ., who was an old friend of his , and from a long experience of him ¦ he was able to say that he was one of those men whom one was proud to know , and on whose shoulder one was
able to put his hand , and say he at least was a genuine Mason . He was glad the lodge had found such a Master , and he was sure all the brethren would join with him in wishing that he might have many , many years of life and happiness . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Kirkham , P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said he need not occupy thc brethren ' s time by saying much about the W . M ..
for they , one and all , knew him , perhaps not quite so well as he ( Bro . Kirkham ) , but still nearl y as well . Speaking for himself , hc had known the W . M . for very many yearsat any rate twelve or fourteen—and his father before him . He had always found Bro . Sugg , who was really the father of thislodge , act up to what he had undertaken ; and he had certainly acted as father of this lodge bv kindly rriving
advice whenever it was required . He had also given excellent advice in Masonry to the effect that if the brethren acted up tothe tenets of Masonry they could not help but be good men and loyal subjects . That the W . M hacl stated that evening , and when a W . M . began his year of office in that style they might be sure he would have a happy year of office . It devolved on all the brethren to give him every
assistance in their power to render him happy , and in rendering him happy in his lodge they would be rendering themselves happy and comfortable . The W . M ., in reply , said the brethren were aware , no doubt , that he was the promoter of the lodge , and in putting him in the chair the brethren had fulfilled for him the greatest hope he could possibly have entertained . He felt it a great honour to be
put in tlie chair of that livening Star Lodge , because it was a lodge connected with the vocation which he had laboured in for a good many years . All the brethren were connected together in the same vocation . The members of his profession were spread about through the whole world , and , in forming this lodge , he had the idea of bringing them together in the only manner they were ever likely to meet .
lhey were not like men in other professions who had the opportunity of meeting together frequently ; but they were scattered about in every town . Two could not live in the same town , and unless a means could be devised by which they could meet like the present they were not likely ever to make each other ' s acquaintance . A good feeling existed among them independently of Masonry . They were a
power throughout the world for working great good to themselves and to mankind in general . As an instance , he would mention that a short time ago a case occurred which showed that in matters not connected with Masonry they could be of great assistance to each other , and with that knowledge it was very gratifying to belong to such a profession . There was at Frankfort a young German lady ,
desirous to go out to teach German and other languages in an English family . She applied for a situation at Bolton , in Lancashire , and her difficulty was to know whether she was going into a famil y where she could be comfortable . There was no possibility of getting the required information until the gas engineer of Frankfort was applied to . That gentleman addressed
himself to him ( Bro . Sugg ) , who in turn addressed himself to the gas engineer at Bolton , from whom he obtained the information that everything was correct . The young lady was then transferred from the gas engineer at Frankfort to the gas engineers of the other towns through which she passed to Calais , from whom she was handed to the gas engineer at
Dover , where she was taken charge of by another gas engineer for London , and so she passed on to Bolton . Thus by thelanguageof the Fraternity , whether they could speak the language of other countries or not , they could effect great good . In thc Evening Star Lodge they had the germs of a lodge which would be capable of doing- a great deal of good through men of their profession to the world in
general , and this was his idea in originating the lodge . Now that the brethren had placed him in the chair they had conferred upon him the highest honour he could have received at the hands of members of the gas profession , and he hoped he should be able to do them ' credit during his year of office . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . next gave "The
Health of the Past Masters . " Of Bro . Filer he might say he was always ready and willing to do any work in the lodge , whether it was an initiation , a passing , or a raising . If any one was not ready , he was ready , and Bro . Filer was an excellent Mason in every respect . He had lately showed the brethren what he could do in the cause of charity by devoting himself unremittingly to it . The brethren knew what he had done , and they all felt he was an excellent