Masonic Picnic Of The Menturia Lodge, No. 418.

included Bros . E . V . Greatbach , P . S . G . W . ; T . Taylor , W . M . 2149 , P . P . S . G . W . ; John Bromley , P . P . S . G . W . ; T . Bickley , P . P . J . G . W . ; F . Brandon , P . P . G . R . ; F . Mountford , 460 , P . P . S . G . D . ; G . Pitchford , P . P . J . G . D . ; H . W ' mdle , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Ingamells , 460 , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . Tunnicliff , P . P . G . Supt . cf Wks . ; W . Edwards , P . G . O . ; D . Jones , P . M . ; J . Beardmore , P . M . ; Edmund Jones , P . M . ; J . Stringer , P . M . ; W . Hampton , P . M . ; F . B . Devereux , P . M . ; J . Copeland , P . M . 992 ; Louis Taylor , W . M . 2214 ; Walters , W . M . 546 ; J . Charlesworth , P . M . 2149 ; H . R . Strange , P . M . 300 ; J . Clare , P . M . 2149 ; and others .

At the conclusion of an excellent repast , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed the loyal toasts , which were very heartily received . Bro . BICKLEY , proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " the mention of whose name was received with enthusiasm . He said the privilege of proposing that toast was accorded him by reason of his long connection with Freemasonry . It was more than 30 years since he entered the Menturia Lodge , and it was nearly 25 years since he held the position now occupied by Bro . J . T . Howson . What Bro . Howson was doing that day was an evidence of what he was doing in the lodge . The toast was very cordially received .

Bro . HOWSON thanked all present for having accepted the invitation of his wife and himself , and he also expressed his gratitude for the really hearty spirit in which the toast had been received . Their attendance and their acceptance of the toast so cordially constituted the highest compliment that had been paid him in Freemasonry . "The Health of the Visitors , " proposed by Bro . BROJII . EV , was acknowledged by Bros . TAYLOR and WALTERS .

Bro . TUNNICLIFF proposed "The Ladies , " for whom Bro . R . W . DAY responded . The company then left the dining-room in pursuit of various amusements , which included dancing and music . The proceedings were continued till 10 o ' clock , when the party were conveyed to the Potteries in a special train .

Summer Outing Of The Lodge Of Justice, No. 147.

SUMMER OUTING OF THE LODGE OF JUSTICE , No . 147 .

The members of this old and prosperous Deptford lodge , with their wives and friends , had a very successful outing at Brighton on the 4 th inst . Starting from the New Cross Station of the London , Brighton , and South Coast Railway at 8 . 45 , the party reached Brighton about a quarter to n a . m ., where they divided , some going for a sail , others going to sea on the steamboat , but all meeting at

about one o clock at the Grand Hotel , where a recherche banquet was done ample justice to by the party ( which numbered 93 ) , under the presidency of Bro . S . Vickers , the W . M ., supported by Bros . Balsdon , S . W ., and J . G . Thomas , J . W . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed "The Queen , " and Bro . Nash sang the National Anthem , after which Bro . BANKS , P . M ., in a very pleasant mannerproposed " The Health of the W . M ., " to which Bro . VICKERS responded , saying that he was glad to see such a good number present and trusted that all would enjoy themselves .

The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then gave the next toast , " Success to the Summer Outing , " coupling with it the names of the joint Secretaries , Bros . Walter E . Dilley , P . M ., and G . Tann . Bro . DILLEY , in reply , said that these outings were a labour of love , for he

found that after a brother had once brought his wife to one there was no trouble afterwards in making them a success . Bro . TANN also responded . Bro . J . DIXON , P . M ., in a humorous speech , proposed " The Ladies , " and coupled the name of Bro . Balsdon , S . W ., with the toast .

Bro . BALSDON , in the course of his reply , said that if ever the ladies ceased to be asked to these outings , he was afraid they would lose all the charm they now possessed . Bro . VICKERS then gave "The Visitors , " remarking that he thought it ought to have been the joint outing of the Justice and Royal Oak Lodges , as he believed there were something like 16 or 18 members of the Royal Oak Lodge present . He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Stringer , P . M ., and Box , P . M ., of 8 71 , and Milbourne , P . M . 13 .

The brethren having responded , the party then adjourned to the Pavilion to have a photographic group taken , and afterwards went for a drive to the " Devil ' s Dyke . " The return journey from Brighton was commenced at 7 . 30 , and the party arrived at New Cross shortly before nine o ' clock , thus bringing to a close a very successful day ' s outing .

Among those present were Bro . Vickers , VV . M ., and Miss Vickers , Bro . W . Andrews , P . M ., Bro . Williams , P . M ., and Mrs . Williams , Bro . Banks , P . M ., and Mrs . Banks , Bro . T . D . Leng and Mrs . Leng , Bro . Dixon , P . M ., Bro . Walter E . Dilley and Mrs . Dilley , Bro . Balsdon , S . W ., and Mrs . Balsdon , Bro . Thomas , J . W ., and Mrs . Thomas , Bro . Drynan , J . D ., and Mrs . Drynan , Bro . and Mrs . Hanscomb and Mrs . Gridley , Bro . and Mrs . Males , Bro ., Mrs ., and Misses

Marriott , Bro . and Mrs . Nash , Bro . and Mrs . Fricker , Bros . Fielder , W . J . Taylor , and Dixon , of 147 ; Bro . Box , P . M ., and Mrs . Box , Bro . Stringer , P . M ., and Mrs . Stringer , Bro . and Mrs . Shute , Bro . and Miss Cousins , Bro . Cooper , Bro . and Mrs . Amos , Bro . and Mrs . Chappell , and Bro . 'Dealer and Miss Fisher , of 8 71 ; Bro . Milbourne , 13 ; Bro . and Mrs . Mattocks , Mrs . Dinan , Mr . D . Dixon , jun ., Bro . Burrows , and others . Bro . Walter E . Dilley , Mrs . Dilley , Bros . Nash and Bertie Dixon gave some capital songs .

First Summer Outing Of The Nelson Lodge, No. 700.

FIRST SUMMER OUTING OF THE NELSON LODGE , No . 700 .

On Thursday , the 11 th instant , in lovely weather , the members of this lodge , With their wives and lady friends , to the number of 92 , left the Arsenal Station by the 8 , 10 a . m . train , to which special saloon carriages were attached , en route for Windsor , arriving at the Royal Borough at 10 . 15 , where they embarked on the ommodious steam launch , "Sunbury Belle , " and then steamed through the loveliest scenery on the River Thames to Great Marlow , partaking of cold luncheon on board . Windsor was reached , on the return journey , at 6 . 30 .

Ihe banquet ( well served by Mr . Wheeldon , proprietor of the Castle Hotel ) took place in the fine Town Hall , kindly lent for the occasion by the Mayor and V-orporation , and was much enjoyed . The usual Masonic and personal toasts were duly honoured . " The Health of the Ladies " was heartily drunk , as was also that of " The W . M . , Bro . H . Tufnell , " who was complimented upon the successful issue of the outing , and congratulated on such a capital finish to his year of ofiice .

l'he party left Windsor by a special train at 9 . 30 , arriving at Woolwich just before midnight , every one delighted with the day ' s enjoyment . Some excellent vocal and instrumental music was given on board . The party Was photographed on board at Marlow .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

1073 ] — Do let us have an alteration in B . C . 210 ! Many brethren are being excluded , as appears to some of us , unlawfully . The words " shall have received due notice in writing " must mean , pace the lawyers , that a personal service of notice has taken place , which by the nature of things is seldom the case . If a registeied letter to the recalcitrant brother's last known address is considerel sufficient , let B . C . 210 say so , as 217 does say in cases of appeal . C . H . W .

Reviews.

Reviews .

" PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRANII CHAPTER OF OUKIIEC , 18115 . Montreal : C . R . Cornell , Ofio , Craig-street , 1 S 115 . —The i . Sth annual convocation of this Grand Chapter was held in the city of Montreal on the 2 c ) th January last , under the presidency of Comp . E . T . D . Chambers , M . K . Grand 7 ... anil the proceedings which then took place are recorded with the usual circumstantiality . There appears to have been a full attendance of Grand Oflicers , Present and Past , and of the representatives of private

chapters . The address of the Grand ' / .. leaves nothing to be desired , but the interest it has is , of necessity , chiefly local . The various reports are satisfactory . Comp . Chambers was re-elected Grand Z ., and Comps . Tresidder , H ., and Tooke , J ., while Comps . Nelson and Whyte were again chosen G . Treasurer and G . Scribe E . respectively . There is an Appendix , which adds greatly to the value of the publx ition , namely , a Report on Foreign Correspondence , which appears to have been compiled with the utmost care by Comp . VV . II . Whyte .

"VOICE OF MASONRY . " John VV . Brown , Editor and Publisher , Chicago , 111 . — The July number is an eminently readable one . It contains , in the first place , a learned disquisition by Bro . Chetwode Crawley , S . G . D . of Ireland , on " Three Masonic Periods , " extracted from that brother ' s Part I . of "C . ementaria Hibernica ; " a further instalment of Bro . VV . E . Ginther ' s able consideration of " What is Freemasonry ? " and a very interesting batch of " Masonic Gleanings , " in which are reviewed the proceedings of sundry Grand Lodges , Chapters , Commandcries , and Councils . VVe are greatly indebted to these "Gleanings" for quite a number of able criticisms on important questions affecting the general welfare of Freemasonry , but more especially of Freemasonry in North America .

LURGAN MASONIC BAZAAR . Official Catalogue and Book of the Fair . June 24 th-27 th , iSyj . Belfast : R . Aickin and Company , Printers , 10 , 'Donegall-street-place , 1 S 05 . —This highly successful Bazaar and Pair was held in tirownlovv House and Grounds , which were lent for the purpose by the Lurgan Real Property Company , with a view to raising the necessary funds with which to erect a Masonic Hall for the three lodges meeting in Lurgan , namely , Acacia , No . 24 , St . John's . No . 134 , and l'lidia , No . 151 . The arrangements were organised by an executive Committee consisting of the leading Masons in the town , and the patronage of the Grand Lodge of Ireland and

the Prov . Grand Lodge of Armagh having been enlisted , the Bazaar was held on the days appointed . Tl . c proceedings were inaugurated on the lirst dav by Bro . R . VV . Shckleton , Q . C , Dep . G . Master ; on the second day by Bro . Visccunt Templetown , Prov . Grand Master of Armagh ; and on the third by liro . Thomas Val « nttne , J . P ., Dep . Prov . G . Master of Antrim . The opening ceremonies on each day were most imposing , the brethren marching in procession into the Hall , where they were performed , in full regalia . The Bazaar itself was amply turnished , and the stalls were ably and gracefully presided over by the ladies of the neighbourhood . As for the hair , the

amusements provided were of endless variety , and included Tableaux Vivants in the Bijou Theatre of Varieties , and select performances in the eveningby the Lurgan Minstrel Troupe . Theatrical performances , Punch and Judy , Marionette , and Italian Fantoceini Shows , an Exhibition of Masonic Relics , Scientific Apparatus , Aunt Sallies , itc , and last , but not least , an excellent programme of music , performed each day by the band of the 2 nd Dorset Regiment . A full description is contained in this Boole of the Baziar and Fair , which will serve to convey at least a good general idea of the scale on which the arrangements were made . But in addition , the compilation is valuable for the very interesting

particulars it contains concerning the history of Freemasonry in Lurgan , while there are also included portraits of quite a number of Irish Masonic notabilities , among them being the Duke of Abercorn , M . W . G . M . ; Bro . Shckleton , D . G . M . ; Bro . Lord Justice Fitzgibbon ; the Marquis of Hertford , Prov . G . M . Antrim ; Lord A . Hill , M . P ., Prov . G . M . Down , and others . There are also illustrations of the Masonic Orphan Schools , Dublin , and an address on "Alasonic Halls , " delivered in Dawlish in January last , by Bro . W . J . Hughan . VVe commend the Book of the Fa ' r and Bazaar to our readers as an interesting record of what the zeal anil energy of our Irish brethren are capable of accomplishing .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144 . A meeting was held on Thursday , the iSth inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrudestreet , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Thomas , W . M . ; Nicholls , S . W . ; Holland , P . M ., J . W . j Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutlield , Sec . ; Austin , S . D . ; Royle , J . D . ; Fleming , I . G . ; Eayers , P . M . ; Murray , P . M . ; llling , and Lightfoot . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and

confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . llling being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Murray , who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Nicholls was elected W . M . for the next meeting . After the third rising , the lodge was closed .

HARROW LODGE , No . 1310 . A meeting ot this lodge was held on Friday , the lyth inst ., at the Waterloo Arms , High-street , Marylebone , VV ,, when there were present : Bros . Palmer , VV . M . ; E . Lewis , S . W . ; II . Weston , J . W . ; G . Wood , P . M ., Preceptor ; Jabez Mason , Sec ; Roberts , S . D . ; G . Sharpin , J . D . ; S . T . Dickson , I . G . ; Jas . Thom , P . M . ; Ruilrum , P . M . ; Robertson , Dyke , Johnson , and Lorch .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and conlirmed . Uro . Weston worked the ist Section of the Lecture , and Bro . Mason the 2 nd Section . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lorch being the candidate . Bro . Weston , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . for the excellent manner he had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction . It was proposed , seconded , and carried , that a letter of condolence be sent to the widow of llro . Dewson , P . M . 1310 . AU Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 17 G 7 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Town Hall Tavern , High-street , Kensington , when there were present : Bros . C . C . Barber , VV . M . ; H . S . Seal , S . W . ; Charles Ortner , J . VV . ; George Read , P . M .. P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., Preceptor ; R . II . Williams , P . M ., & c , Treas . ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; H . G . Danby , P . M ., S . D . ; A . K . Taylor , J . D . ; C . C . Halt , P . M ., I . G . ; W . B . Neville , W . M . 17 ( 17 ; VV . Hillier , P . M . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; Lewis Heale , Maurice Moss ,

J . J . Rumbal , and A . C . S . Mackenzie . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and conlirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . L . Beale offered himself as a candidate fur raining , and havinir been examined , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsedThe lod

, ge was resumed to the First Degree , and railed off . After beinir called on again , it was resumed to the Second Degree , anil the ist Section of the S ; cond Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge wis resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Seal was elected W . M . lor the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to llro . Baib ; r for his able working of the raising ceremony , and the lodge was then closed .