Presentation To Bro. Wray, Of Blackpool.

Bro . GARDNER , P . P . G . S . B ., then presented the address , and along with it a purse of 100 guineas . In the course of an appreciative address , he Siid that he and Bro . Wray had worked together for 25 years , and he had always found him kind , courteous , able , and willing , and he did not think there was another man in the Fylde who could say that he had the good word of everybody as Bro . Wray .

Bros . HINDLE , W . M . 703 ; J . W . EMMOTT , W . M . 1256 ; W . NUTTALL , W . M . 1476 ; A . J . ANDERSON , W . M . 2349 ; HODGKINSON , Sec . 2457 ; and T . FORRESTER , P . M . 296 , followed with similar touching remarks of esteem and regard . Bio . WRAY expressed his astonishment at being singled out for a presentation such as had probably never been made to any Mason in Lancashire , and acknowledged with gratitude the generosity of his fellow Masons .

A vote pf thanks was accorded the Secretary for the trouble he had taken in the matter , proposed by Bro . T . BICKERSTAI-FE , P . M . 1476 , seconded by Bro . T . LOFTOS , P . M . 1476 . There was also a vote of thanks to Bro . Gardner for the handsome manner in which he had made the presentation , proposed by Bro . HINDLE , seconded by Bro . BLANE , P . M . 1476 . Finally , a vote of thanks was proposed to the Chairman by Bro . J . B . FISHER , P . M . 703 , as the oldest Mason present , seconded by Bro . HODGKINSON . The address is a beautiful work of art , tastefully illuminated , and handsomely framed in green and gold .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

De Grey and Ripon Lodge , No . 1161 . The installation meeting of this popular lodge was held ( by dispensation ) on the i ' sth instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , when there were present Bros . H . M . Massingham , W . M . ; J . Schofield , S . W . ; Walter Cockerham , J . W . , O . M . Jones , I . P . M . ; J . Irlam , P . M ., Treas . ,- S . Richards , Sec . ; J . T . C . Blackie , S . D . ; J . Brownhill , I . G . ; J . M . Moss , P . M ., Org . ; A . E . Bentley and S . Dixon , Stwds . ; J . R . Ashworth , P . M . ; E . Zoebell , P . M . ; E . A . Ehlinger , P . M . ; riuckley Carr ,

P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; R . DUtie , P . M . ; J . W . F . Burgess , P . M . ; L . L . Lewis , P . M . ; W . H . Anderton , P . M . ; A . Hirsh , P . M . ; W . Clewlow , A . Oughterson , C . G . Balls , G . J . Critchley , R . J . Burrow , C . Norbury , E . C . Huntley , and j . R . Fletcher , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . J . Lambert , P . M ., P . G . D . Eng . ; W . Campbell , P . M . G 54 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Gray , P . M . 999 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . W . Millward , P . M . 092 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Selby , P . M . 10 S 3 , P . P . G . D . C ; H . O . Jones , P . M . 1496 , P . P . G . Reg . ; W . T . Allitt , P . M . 993 , P . P . G . P . ; F . F . Mottram , W . M . 993 ; Francis Long , P . M . 149 6 :

E . T . Trevor Smith , P . M . 13 S 7 ; H . Ogden , W . M . 13 S 7 ; T Gladstone Bennett , 2231 ; R . Dougill , 152 ; J . A . Marshall , 23 GS ; A . D . Carter , 23 S 7 ; H . Cooper , 13 S 7 ; A . Hudson , 2449 j " Wm . Lea , 137 . 5 ; T . Hill , 2144 ; F . Todd , 23 C 3 ; S . H . Dawson , 323 ; M . Hughes , 2447 ; and G . Rodgers , J . D . 10 S 3 . The lodge being opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Joseph Schofield , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to receive the benefit of installation . The ceremony was performed in a very efficient manner by

Bro . Buckley Carr , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C , who was very ably assisted by Bros . J . M . Moss , P . M ., and Job Irlam , P . M . The brethren were then re-admitted and the investiture of officers took place as follows : Bros . Walter Cockerham , S . W . j J . T . C Blackie , J . W . j J . Brownhill , S . D . ; A . E . Bentley , J . D . ; ( ob Irlam , P . M ., Treas . ; Sam Richards , Sec . ; S . Dixon , I . G . ; Buckley Carr , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C . ; E . C Huntley , Org . j R . J . Burrow , Chas . Norbury , Geo . J . Critchley , and W . Clewlow , Stwds . ; and J . R . Fletcher , Tyler . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . Substquer . tly the brethren and visitors to the number of Co sat down to a banquet .

The after proceedings were ot a most enjoyable character , thanks to the genial presidency of the W . M ., he being ably supported by Bro . J . Batchelder , P . M ., who gave a beautiful pianoforte solo , and accompanied the following brethren in their songs : Bros . W . H . Anderton , J . R . Ashworth , Buckley Carr , and O . M . Jones . Bro . R . Dottie recited . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and received with fervour , Bro . J . J . Lambert , P . G . D ., responding for " The Grand Officers . " Bro . James Burgess , the oldest Past Master , in glowing terms , proposed " The W . M . "

The W . M ., in proposing "The I . P . M ., " expressed the high estimation in which Bro . Masringham was held by all the brethren , and he had great pleasure in presenting to him , on their behalf , a handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel , and hoped he would live a very long time to wear it . Bro . Massingham feelingly responded .

A brilliant and successful evening was brought to a close with the Tyler ' s toast . The gold Past Master ' s jewel was manufactured by George . Kenning and Son , Manchester .

Merlin Lodge , No . 1578 . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Pontypridd , on Monday , the 15 th inst ., when Bro . Major Hill-Male was installed as W . M . Bio . William Phillips performing the ceremony . The W . M . appointed and invested the following as his officers fjr the ensuing year : Bros . William Phillips , I . P . M . ; J .

A . Thomas , S . W . ; Henry Porcher , J . W . ; Rev . William Lewis , Chap . ; J . Griffiths Jones , Treas . ; Duncan McGregor , Sec . ; VV . T . Divies , Asst . Sec . ; R . L . Phillips , S . D . ; H . E . Crane , J . I ) . ; W . D . Hodges , Org . ; F . Gibbon , I . G . ; Henry Davies and W . H . Rees , Stwds . ; and Albert Parsons , Tyler . A banquet followed at the Park Hotel .

Kingswood Lodge , No . 2278 . A legular meeting of this lodge was held at llroxbourne , on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., the brethren attending being Bros . A . Ingram , VV . M . ; C C . Renaud , S . VV . : E . N . Beningfield , ) . W . ; J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; J . F . Bell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; H . R . Bower , S . D . ; F . Page , P . M ., J . D . ; C . G . Nicole , I . G .: E . H . Mooie , P . M .. Picv . G . S . B ., D . C ; D . Taylor , Std . ; T . Williams , Tyler ;

I . G . Cobb , PM ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Gravatt , I . P . M . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; R . W . Nicole , P . M ., Prov . G . P . ; O . P . House , H . A . House , A . P . Palmer , J . E . Little , A . C Little , F . H . Johnson , G . H . Redding , and S . Butler . Visitors : Bros . Arthur Briscoe , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . Surrey ; A . E . Mitchell , W . M . 1714 ; Geo . E . Walker , J . D . 1471 ; S . Napper , P . M ., Treas . 1471 ; E . J . Harrison , I . P . M . 1471 ; F . H . Palmer , 1471 ; and C . B . Rutland , P . M ., Sec . 1732 . . . _

T he minutes of the last regular meeting io October , and an emergency meeting last month , were read and confirmed . Bro . C . C . Renaud , S . W ., was unanimously clectid W . M ., and thanked the brethren for the honour they had done him . Bro . J . Petch , P . M ., was again re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . T . Williams , Tyler . Bro . C M . Coxi n , P . M ., was re-elected Charity Steward . A Past Master ' s jjwcl of the usuil value and design was unanimously voted to the W . M . for his services in the chair during the past year . An Audit Committee having been appointed , and a candidate fo : initiation proposed , the business of the meeting ended , and the lodge was closs . i .

After the brethren had dined the usual toasts were proposed , and songs were given by Bros . R . W . Nicole , Johnson Taylor , A . C . Little , C . Nicole , and Moore , and a humorous recitation by Bro . Blinkhorn . The toast of " the Visitors" was replied to by Bros . A . E . Mitchell , W . M . 1714 ; C . B . Putland , P . M . 1732 ; S . Napper , P . M . 1471 ; and E . J . Harrison , I . P . M . 1471 . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant meeting to a close . Bro . Arthur Briscoe , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Surrey , very ably undertook the musical arrangements for the evening .

Craft Masonry.

Cordwamer Ward Lodge , No . 2241 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Cannon-street Hotel , E . C . on the 17 th inst ., when nearly 40 brethren assembled to honour the W . M . elect . To the great regret of the members Bro . Alderman Vaughan Morgan was too unwell to attend . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . J . A . Soper , and the minutes were

read and confirmed . Mr . H . G . Goode , who had been proposed at the previous meeting was elected and duly initiated . Bro . C . I . Wilkinson-Pimbury , P . M ., assumed ths chair and in a very able manner installed Bro . William Bauer into the chair of K . S . The officers were appointed as follows : Bros . James Dangerfi-ld , S . W . ; A . I " Walmisley , I . W . ; j . ] . A . Soper , I . P . M . ; H . J . Adams , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Henri Lovegrove , P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; Percy Braby , S . D ; R . E . Ticey , J . D . ; R . A . Live I . G . ; J . R . Repp , P . M ., D . C ; C . Johnson , A . D . C ; W . T . Buck , P . M ., G . L Johnson and H . G . Longdon , Stwds . ; and J . Rawles , Tyler .

There were present Bros . F . West , P . G . D ., Dep . P . G . M . Surrey ; C S . Buck P . M . ; F . W . Potter , J . L . Cartwright , F . B . Djbree , R . C . Mason , and many others . ' Visitors-. Bros . G . Wilcocke , Yeoman , F . Martin , E . Ebblewhite , F . S . A ., E . B . Salmon , F . G . Sowden , A . Stuart , J . Martin , G . Chater , Edgar Sage , P . Clunn , Baron de Bush , and many others . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., ani the lodge was closed .

An excellent banquet followed , and a capital musical entertainment under the direction of Bro . J . F . Haskins . Bro . Gandy gave a ventriloquial entertainment , and Miss Mary Connell and Miss Haskins songs .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

PICNIC OF THE WALLER RODWELL WRIGHT LODGE , No . 2755 .

In commemoration of the consecration of the above lodge , a picnic to the Inquisitor ' s Palace was held on Thursday , the nth inst . The party , to the number of about 70 , assembled at the Porte des Bombes at 9 . 45 a . m ., and punctually at 10 o ' clock the cortege , numbering over 20 carriages , set out for the Palace . The day was delightful , the weather being such as only can be experienced in this " Fior del Mondo . " The drive lay through the picturesque villages of Curmi and Ztbbug—the latter was in high festival , it being Ascension Day .

On arrival at the Palace , no time was wasted , a good hearty gameof rounders being indulged in , which was followed by a skipping handicap for ladies onl y ( distance , 80 yards ) . This race evoked Jmuch amusement to the onlookers , and after several trial heats had been gone through , the final resulted in Mrs . Downs skipping in first ; Miss Maggie Cook , second ; and Miss Grout , third . Luncheon was afterwards served in the banqueting-hall of the Palace to which full justice was done .

Before rising from the table , Bro . T . L . WASHINGTON , W . M ., proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were heartily responded to . "The . Health of the W . M . " was then proposed by Bro . J . W . STARKEY , P . M ., P . Dep . D . G . M ., who expressed the great pleasure it gave him in proposing the toast , and wished the lodge every success .

The W . M ., in responding , thanked the brethren for the hearty manner they had received the toast of his health , and hoped that this day ' s outing would not be the last , but trusted it would develope in an annual excursion . The toast of " The Ladies" was next proposed by the W . M ., and most ably responded toby Bro . W . S . ROBINSON , P . M ., P . D . G . W .

Luncheon being over , a programme of athletic sports was gone through with the following results : Couple Race , distance So yards , lady and gentleman , arm inarm . —1 st , Miss North Bro . VV . Cook , P . M . ; 2 nd , Miss Grout and Bro . Barrett . Gentlemen's Three-legged Race . —ist , Messrs . Barratt and England : 2 nd , W . I . Phillips , P . M ., and Bro . Blundell . J

Past Master ' s Race , 90 yards . —ist , Bro . W . E . Cook , P . M . : 2 nd , Bro . W . I . Phillips , P . M . Ladies' Race , So yards . —ist , Miss Phillips ; 2 nd , Miss Hully ; 3 rd , Mrs . Evans . Officers' Handicap , distance 90 yards . —ist , Bro . VV , E . Cook , P . M .: 2 nd , Bro . Washington , VV . M . ; 3 rd , Bro . Ness , J . D . Potato Race ( open to ladies ) . —1 st , Mrs . Evans ; 2 nd , Miss Hully ; 3 rd , Miss Rourke .

Potato Race ( open to gentlemen ) . —1 st , Mr . England ; 2 nd , Bro . A . E . Blunden ; 3 rd , Mr . Goddard . Consolation Race . —ist , Master England ; 2 nd , Mr . Taylor ; 3 rd , Bro . G . Evans . Tug of War . —Teams were selected on the ground , and were captained by the VV . M . and Bro . C . II . Horsfall , P . M . The latter team proved successful , after a stubborn pull , which lasted several minutes .

The sports being over , thc party adjourned for tea , which proved veiy refreshing . Then followed the distribution of prizes , which were numerous and costly , being mostly presented by the officers and brethren of thc lodge . Mrs . Washington , who presided at thc distribution , performed her duty with tact and goodwill , each recipient being congratulated on his or her success , and the company in general joining in the applause .

•The shades of the olive and orange trees were now entwining , which bespoke the time for setting out again on the return journey ; but before departing , thc W . M . thanked all those presant lor their support and co-operation in bringing the picnic tc a success , particularly the Committee , who had spared no time or labour in promoting the welfare of those present . He coupled the compliment with the name of the indefatigable Secretary of the lodge , Bro . A . Bumstead .

Bro . A . BUMSTEAD , Sec , responded on behalf of himself and the Com mittee .

After singing " God S . wc thc Oueen , " and giving three ringing cheers , tht company separated each to their respective destinations , after spending a most enjoyable day . The following is a brief summary of the more important brethren present : Bros . J . W . Starkey , p . Dep . D . G . M . ; T . L . Washington , W . M . ; VV . E . Cook ,

P . M ., P . D . G . W ., Dist . G . Sec ; W . S . Robinson , P . M ., P . D . G . W . ; W . JPhillips , P . M ., P . D . G . R . ; C . H . Horsfall , P . M ., P . D . G . R . ; F . Hully , P . M . ; R . C . Bates , P . M ., P . D . G . P . ; A . Bumstead , W . M . 19 J 3 , Sec . 2755 , D . G . S . D . ; Atkinso-, W . M . 3 S 7 ( I . C ); J . H . Grout , S . W . 2755 , Consul for the United States ; J . Lockwood , J . W . 2755 ; H . R . llellyer , J . W . 515 , D . G . P . ; and many others .

Apologies wers received from Bros . Licut .-Gcneral J . F . Owen , D . G . M ., and Col . A . W . Bridgman , Dep . D . G . M .

BRO . EX-SHEKUT DEWAK , J . P ., is to be entertained by his friends at a comp limentary banquet at the Hotel Ctcil on Friday , the 2 nd prox ., on the occision of hi : return from a second voyage round th : world . Bro . Alderman Frank Green , BW ' Dewar ' s colleague in the shrievalty , will take the chair .