Summer Banquet Of The Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.

well pleased at the enjoyment they had derived from their visit to the picturesque neighbourhood . Ample justice justice having been done to the good things provided by the worthy host , the toast list was commenced , the important feature of the evening being the unveiling , by the Rev . Bro . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., of an oil painting of Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas ., generously presented to the lodge by

Bro . N . D . Fracis , VV . M . 255 . "The Oueen and the Craft , " and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " having been given by Bro . H . Wood , W . M ., the S . VV . proposed "The Grand Officers . " After eulogising the services rendered by the Grand Officers , he said that on the present occasion it afforded him very great pleasure to be permitted to couple with the toast the name of one who was so well known and respected as Rev . Bro .

Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain . He might tell them that many years ago that brother was one of the curates of the royal parish of Kensington , where their lodge met , and during that lime he was loved and respected by all . He had watched his career with great satisfaction , having naturally taken an interest in those who had been connected with them . He asked all present to cordially drink the toast , coupling with it the name of Rev . Bro . Simpson .

Rev . Bro . SIMPSON , P . G . Chap , heartily thanked the S . W . for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast . As an humble member of Grand Lodge he returned his best thanks for the kindness which had on that , as en every occasion , characterized their Masonic gatherings . He felt privileged at having to respond for this toast on the present occasion , and he congratulated

himself especially on having it proposed by one who hailed from a place with which he was associated in his ' early days , and who had played an important part as churchwarden in Kensington . He was sure that the toast the S . VV . had proposed was one which the ladies would to some extent appreciate , for ladies of this country were always anxious to pay respect to anything in the

shape of authority . He had been accustomed to hear the ladies say " and obey . " He was quite sure , therefore , that irrespective ot the remarkable offering which the Queen had received from the loyal ladies they , would ever be found paying loyal devotion to their Queen . He was pleased to be present at this gathering and he congratulated the lodge on the presence of the fair sex , for he had

ever found that the only drawback to Masonry was the absence of ladies . He wished they could have been present at the Albert Hall , when they woud have heard over 6000 voices uniting in the chorus of " God save the Queen , " and producing a volume of sound that would excel all the choirs in England . The presence of ladies had a most happy and refining effect and he was delighted that that lodge

had given the brethren the honour of their presence . He had been asked to perform what he called a pleasing duty . It was a happiness to all of them some time ago to hail with great satisfaction the news that the election of a Mason , distinguished in the Craft , to the position of Grand Treasurer of England , would be held year by year , instead of having it as heretofore , a life office . He happened to

take an humble part in that change and he was sure they would feel that in the case of the only office in the gift of the Craft it should be an office , not for life , but year by year . They came last year upon a distinguished Mason who is not a native of this country , but who had been associated with that great Empire to which they had the honour to claim alliance . He meant the great Empire of

India , and it was a happy thought that at the time when they were anxious to unite togelher the whole cf the Empire , that they should take up ihe cue and should elect to the office of Grand Treasurer , Bro . Cama . He cordially rejoiced at the result of that election , and he was quite sure that the dignity with which Bro . Cama held that office was a proof that the choice was not in vain , nay , more , that he

held that office was a proof that he was the almoner of his own benefits in helping the Masonic Charities . They might naturally expect that such a Mason should have his memory perpetuated . At the same time he would say that as there were men like Sir Christopher Wren , who in St . Paul ' s Cathedral could point to monuments around them , so Bro . Cama could point to the blessings he had conferred

upon their thiee Masonic Institutions . Bro . Cama was well worthy of having his memory perpetuated , although he trusted it would be many years before the original passed away . It was meet and right that on the canvas they should still have Bro . Cama with them , and when he ( Bro . Simpson ) threw off the frail covering of the picture they would see a portrait lhat would be treasured and

revered in their lodge . The picture of their excellent friend had been taken by Miss Read , of New Bond-street , who had painted some of the heroes of the time . She had been privileged to take the portrait of their friend , and she had taken it , as he thought they would all presently agree , admirably . As the ladies present were aware there were said to be secrets in Masonry , but on that occasion he was

going to unveil a secret which he might confide to them . " There ' s nought but what ' s good to be understood by a Free and an Accepted Mason , " and he ivas sure that what he was about to unveil would be pronounced very good . There was a verse in the song from which he had quoted , which was meant to prove the esteem with which the ladies are regarded by Masons . It was " No mortals can more

the ladies adore than a Free and an Accepted Mason . " He quoted the words to show the ladies the inflated way in which they were looked upon , and while he was only too delighted to reveal a secret to them without infringing any laws , he was confident that when he drew the veil they would feel that they had in that portrait that which was " good , to be understood" by every Mason and every

sister present . He would add one other little fact—If there were secrets in Freemasonry , they were Ihe most insignificant part of the Order . Their princi ples were loyalty , Charily , and a reverence for all that was good and holy , more particularly in their homes . That was Ihe essence of their Order . There was no principle that was not high and glorious , and their great secrets , if they

existed , were but the least part of their constitution . 'I he portrait about to be unveiled had been presented to the lodge by Bro . Fracis , W . M . 255 , who was present with them . It was a noble present of a noble man , for it was the portrait of one whose position in the commercial world

and in India stands high , in addition to the position he had attained in Freemasonry . He trusted that ihe present would be duly appreciated by the lodge , and that it would remain a landmark to guide young Masons in the way of peace and truth . He was happy to think there was with them that night another Bro . Cama , who was a nephew of

Summer Banquet Of The Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.

their worthy friend , and he trusted he would follow in the footsteps of his uncle and be a blessing to the Order he had joined . He thanked them for the kind manner in which they had listened to his few remarks , and as the evening was advancing considerably , he trusted they would permit him to sit down and present to their gaze , as a gift from Bro . Fracis , the portrait of Bro . D . P . Cama ,

P . G . Treasurer . The picture , which is an excellent portrait of Bro . Cama , was then unveiled amidst lound applause . Bro . PARRHOUSE , P . M ., said that as he happened to be the senior P . M . present , he had the privilege of proposing " The Health of the W . M . " Having known Bro . Wood , W . M ., for 25 years , he could say that a more kind and

genial man never existed . Bro . J . H . WOOD , W . M ., in reply , after thanking the company for the heartiness with which the toast had been received , said that his experience of Masonry was confined to their lodge , which he joined 10 years ago . Since that time he had been progressing step by step until he had arrived at his present position . With reference to the

picture , he felt deeply grateful to Bro . Fracis for his kindness , and he assured them that he considered it an act whereby that brother had increased the estimation with which he was previously regarded . On behalf of the members , he tendered their sincere thanks to Bro . Fracis for his generous gift . Bro . N . D . Fracis , W . M . 255 , in responding for "The

Visitors , " said it was with diffidence that he rose to reply , for he had to speak in a language not his own . He would state the circumstances under which he was led to present the portrait . Some few months ago , their esteemed Bro . the Rev . Simpson was kind enough to write a letter to Bro . Cama asking him to sit for the painting . Bro . Cama , who is a very intimate friend of his own , was at first reluctant ,

being of opinion that such a portrait should be executed after the death of a man ; but at last he consented . Mrs . Cama had seen the picture , and she considered it as a fine likeness . As Parsees , they were taught two things , charity and gratitude . He thought Bro . Cama had done something for the Masonic Charities , and it was this lodge that had helped his rise in the Craft . . It was theirlodge that , findinga woithy brotherpossessingsterling

qualities , esteemed him as such , and made him an honorary member . _ Personally , he felt that he owed a debt of gratitude to this lodge which he could never repay . There was one other fact he would mention—recently , whilst going through some old papers of the Cama firm , he noticed that that excellent firm had contributed no less than £ 12 , 500 to Charity . In conclusion he again returned thanks for their kindness .

Other toasts , including "The Ladies , " having been given , the party returned to town by the special saloon carriages provided , reaching London soon after eleven , well satisfied with their pleasant and enjoyable trip . The company included : Bro . J . H . Wood , W . M ., Mrs . and the Misses Wood ; Bro . S . H . Parkhouse ,

P . M ., Treas ., and Miss Parkhouse ; Bro . Saml . Smout , P . M . and Mrs . Smout ; Bro . Geo . Davis , P . M ., and Mrs . Davis ; Bro . E . M . Lander , P . M . ; Bro . James Bartle , P . M ., and fiiends , and Miss Bartle ; Bro . R . H , Pearson , S . W ., and friends ; Bro . J . R . Robeit ; , J . D . j and friends ; Bro . E . Rogers and Mrs . Rogers and friends ; Bro . J . Woodmason , P . M ., and friends ; Bro ,

j . H . Pearson , P . M ., and Miss Pearson ; Bro . G . A , Williams , Mrs . Williams , and son ; Bro . VV . Wadham and Miss Wadham ; Bro . J . Turner and Mrs . Turner ; Bro . J . S . Adkins , P . M ., and friends ; Bro . Mason and Mrs . and Miss Mason ; Bros . Day , Brewster , French , Huish , F . C . Broad and'friends , Hy . Holmes , Irvine , Thos , Fisher , Hatton , Hart , Whitllesea , Morey , and many others .

Among the victors we noticed Bios . Rev . R . I . Simo-on n c ' ' > » , ?; Frad ? ' W > M- 2 55 i J' K . R . Cama D . Stroud , W . M . 2045 , and Miss Stroud ; W . VV . Lee , 1 S 97 , and others .

Masonic Ceremony At Brixton.

MASONIC CEREMONY AT BRIXTON .

On Thursday , the 21 st inst ., the foundation stone of the Parochial Rooms , attached to the Church of St . Jude , Dulwich-road , Herne-hill , was laid by the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Deputy Grand Master . The Rev . R . B . Ransford , the vicarof St . Jude's , having secured a suitable site , designs were invited in limited

competition , and that submitted by Mr . E . W . Wimperis , of 6 , Lambert-road , Brixton-hill , was selected . Tha plan includes a large hall for lectures , concerts , & c , a meeting room , kitchen , & c . The elevation is of a pleasing type of continental Gothic , the total cost will be £ 1700 , and the contractors are Messrs . E . C . Howell and Sons , of Lambeth .

The architect is a cousin and pupil of Bro . J . T . Wimperis , P . M ., Past Grand Steward . Bro . J . Lynn , Bristow , M . P ., attended as a P . M . and received a hearty welcome . The members of the Brixton Lodge , including Bros . W . Day , W . M . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M . and Sec ; H . Baldwin , P . M . ; Hicks , J . Bott , R . Bott , Loney , Newlandsand

, many others . Bros . G . VV . Knight , W . M . 1507 ; Cooke , 192 S ; W . H . Lee , and many other Masons residing in the neighbourhood . The R . W . Deputy Grand Master was received on his arrival by Bros . Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; Dr . Stewart , P . G . D . ; F . S . Knyvelt , G . D . ; Pendlebury , Asst . Grand

Secretary ; and Rev . Welldon , Grand Chaplain , who assisted the R . W . Deputy Grand Master in the ceremony , as did Bro . H . B . Marsha'l , J . P ., Past Crand Treasurer . Bro . H . Lovegrove , who is a sidesman of the adjoining parish , and representative at the Diocesan Conference , acted as Director of Ceremonies .

Bro . the Earl of Ravensworth presided at the summer session of the Institute of Naval Architects , which was opened at Newcastle-on- I ' yne on Tuesday . Bro . the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress entertained the Masters , Wardens , and assistants of the Merchant Taylers' Company , of which his lordship is a member , at dinner in the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion House on Wednesday .

TODACCOXISTS COMMENCING . —An Illustrated Guide of no pages Howt ° open respectably from jt ? 2 o to ^ 2000 ; " free by post ' II . Myers & Co ., 109 , Enston-rd .. London , Telephone No . ?< ii —[ ADVT . ] C '"

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

The Ascotvale Masonic Hall , near Melbourne , the foundation stone of which was laid so recently as October last was opened as a place of public entertainment on the 13 th of May by a ball , held under the auspices of the Gordon Lodge , No . 2 H 2 ( E . G . ) . Elaborate preparations had been made for the occasion , in the shape of decorations , which were mainly the work of Bro . J . C . M . Cowan , the

architect of the building , assisted by several members of the lodge and ladies , the latter of whom provided some pretty floral devices as an adjunct to a display of ferns and pot plants . The larger of the side rooms at the entrance to the hall was turned into a reception and drawing room kindly furnished for the evening by the wife of one of the lodge officers . Bro . Dr . Campbell , the S . W . of the lod

ge and Mrs . Campbell undertook the duties of host and hostess , in consequence of the indisposition of the W . M . Bro . W . F . Lamonby . The company numbered nearly 100 couples . Bro . Sir William Clarke , Bart ., R . W . Dist . and Prov . G . M . of Victoria , and Lady Clarke had accepted an invitation , but during the afternoon a telegram was received from Sir William , stating that the death of the

son of one of his principal District Officers in a terrible railway disaster deprived Lady Clarke and himself of the pleasure of being present . Several other invited guests were present . Dancing opened shortly after g with the " Rupertswood Quadrille , " composed by the VV . M . of the Gordon Lodge , and introduced with much success at a recent Masonic ball in Melbourne . The quadrille is

dedicated to Sir William Clarke , and named after his country seat . The opening set was composed as follows : Bro . S . T . Staughton , M . P ., and Mrs . Jennings , Bro . vV . T . C . Kelly and Mrs . Campbell , Dr . Campbell and Mrs , Staughton , the Mayor of Essendon and Mrs . Kell y , Mr . M'Lean and Miss Lamonby , Bro . J . F . Crane and Mrs . Hayles ( nee Miss Lamonby ) , Bro . A . Reeve and Mrs . Syers , Bro . J . A . Rigby and Mrs . Reeve . The card

contained 23 dances , admirable music for which was provided by Wilson ' s band . Bro . J . A . Rigby officiated as M . C . The catering in the supper rooms was entrusted to Bro . Skinner . Bro . Lamonby , we may add , is occupying the chair of the Gordon Lodge for the second year . He also laid the foundation stone of the Ascotvale Masonic Hall , and is Chairman of the directors of the company which erected the building .

At the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey , held at Croydon on the 27 th inst ., Bro . Charles Belton , Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes , was invested as Senior Grand Warden . The corner-stone of the new Public School

Buildings , Huntington , VVest Virginia , U . S . A ., was laid with the custcmary Masonic rites on the 4 th July , by Bro . Hiram K . Howard , M . W . G . M . West Virginia , the oration being delivered by Bro . Thos . E . Hodges , Professor in Marshall College .

Thursday , November the 3 rd , has been fixed for the consecration of Truro Cathedral , the ( oundation-stone of which was laid with Masonic ceremonial , by the Prince of VVales , M . W . G . M . Itisexpected that his Koyal Highness will be present on the occasion , and that the ceremony will be conducted by his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury .

Among the Jubilee celebrations co-incident with that of h = r Majesty this year we are pleased to note that of Bro . Magnus Ohien , P . A . G . D . C , who completes his 50 years' experience as Gas Engineer . Bro . Uhren commenced his career in 1 S 3 7 as a pupil of Geddie Pearse , the Engineer-in-Chief of the British Gas Company , London , arid has been for many years , as most of our readers know , the Manager of the Crystal Palace Gas Company .

The Philadel phia Keystone of the 16 th July contains an interesting sketch of the Carter Lodge , No . 50 , Pennsylvania ( extinct since 183 S ) , which was warranted in December , 1790 b y the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , to meet at the "Sign of the VVhite Horse , " in East Whiteland Township , Chester co . Pa ., and the founders of

which had been members of the old Military Ledge at Valley Forge . Ihe lodge found itself obliged to succumb to the strong anti-Masonic crusade which caused so much excitement throiigheut the United States during 1 S 26 and following years , the order to suspend labour being made in September , 1 S 35 , and the warrant finally vacated in Januarv , 1 S 38 .

On Monday , the 28 th inst ., the eldest daughter of Bro . T . VV . Heath , W . S . 1643 , was married to Bro . W . Windsor , A . O . 15 S 5 . The bridesmaids being Miss Lizzie Heath and Miss Fannie Heath , sisters of the bride . The ceremony was performed by Rev . T . H . Brooks , Vicar of St . Stephen's , Westbourne Park , an old friend of the family , after which , Bro . Heath in his most liberal and bountiful spirit entertained about 40 to breakfast , when the

usual loyal and complimentary toasts were proposed and responded to . Among the guests were many relatives and friends of the bride and bridegroom , also Bro . J . Inder , of the Chiswick Lodge , and Bro . W . C . Williams , W . M . of the Dalhousie Lodge . The happy pair left town on their honeymoon trip , about 6 . 30 . l ' he festivities continued until a very late hour . The breakfast was supp lied by Bro . Anderson ( S 65 ) , of Earl ' s Court-road .

Ihe foundation-stone of the new offices about to be erected at Nos . 1 , 2 , and 3 , Queen-street , E . C , for the accommodation of the Bii i-h Equitable Assurance Company , was laid with appropriate formalities , and in the presence of a numerous gathering of the Directors and

their friends , on the afternoon of Friday , the 22 nd instant , the ceremony being followed by a banquet at the Guildhall Tavern . Everything passed off most successfully , and we trust it will not be long before the Company is able to establish itself in its new premises .

HOLLOW . W ' S PILLS AND OINTMENT , —Travellers to and from distant climes would do well to bear in mind , that IlKse changes arm the altered diet and surroundings of Iheirlives entdl manifold risks to health . Occasions are sure to arise in which they will ""f " remedy such as these renowned Pills and Ointment , and no traveii lumi . uj' BUUI d 3 UltSClCliUWUCU L HIS dMU UI lllllltu i , «»• " ¦•- - j . g ' llc

by land or sea should ever fail to have a supply at hand . ?' may truly be said to have a physician at his call for the varic emergencies of travel . Chills and fevers should be P ™" *? " * . treated , and the printed directions should be carefully * "f * : u the commencement of any illness , for Holloway ' s remedies can u safely used in all climates , — [ ADVT , ]