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sets a very proper example by adhering to that lodge through which he first experienced the light of Frc :-masonry . Most wrongly has Bro . Captain Boyton been accused in certain quarters of having an undue fondness for mere notoriety . Were this assertion correct there is no doubt he would have availed himself of some of these offers , so flattering as they are to personal vanity . Suffice
it to say that Bro . Captain Boyton has endeared himself to the brethren ol his lodge , and , consequently , they held themselves ready at any time suitable to the convenience of the candidate lo convene another emergency lodge meeting for passing him . The lodge was convened for this unusually early hour to enable the candidate , with the brethren who could accompany him , to attend at the
Crown Baths , Kennington Oval , on the occasion of the entertainments to be given in the evening in aid of the funds of the Royal Masonic Institutions for Boys and Girls . Amongsf the officers and brethren present were the following : —Bros . John Waters , W . M . ; Allen R . Ramsey ; W . li . Godolphin , I . G . ; Wm . Ramsey , P . M . and Treasurer ., J . W . pro tern ; John Ramsey , P . M . and Secretary ,
S . D . DIO teni ; Samuel Gamman , I . P . M . ; II . Collier , P . M . ; ' John Stewart , P . M , ; . Alfred Harris , P . M . ; E . Burnard , P . M . ; Robeit Bowman , John Hurrell , and Thomas Seaborn . The visitors were Bros . Captain 11 . II . Doty , P . M . No . 114 ; C . II . Smithers , P . M . 901 ; and R . B . Brown No . 120 . The lodge having been opened with solemn prayer , the candidate , after the necessary
preliminaries , was passed to the Second Degree . 7 he ceremony was ably performed by Bro . Samuel Gamman , the I . P . M ., in that peculiarly quiet and colloquial manner of his , so highly appreciated by the brethren . The working of Bros . William Rumsey and John Rumsey as Junior Warden and Senior Deacon respectively was admirably performed , and nothing could be more accurate . With regard to the
officers , who arc , by the way , much younger Masons , it may be said that they nre apparently following in the footsteps of their leader . The passing having been performed , and there being no other business to transact , the lodge was duly closed . The brethren then congratulated Bro . Captain Boyton upon his having now become a Fellow Craft Freemason , and promised they would ( D . V . ) hold
another emergency meeting at the proper time to raise him to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . Bro . Captain Boylon then expressed his thanks to the brethren for having again called an emegency meeting expressly for him , and for the kind promise they had made to convene a third emergency lodge meeting to raise him to the ' 1 bird Degree , which degree he was most anxious to take
before he left this country for the Continent . I lc fell very pleased that he had that day made another step in Masonry , Bro . Captain Boyton , wi'h the brethren who could go with him , had then to hurry off to the Crown Bath ; , K . imingti n Oval , to carry out the entertainment referred to above , and a report of which appears in another column .
LIVERPOOL . —ST . J ' S Lonr . i : ( No . O 73 ) . —One of the frequent " red letter days " in the history of St . John's Lodge in particular , and of Freemasonry generally , was chronicled on Tuesday , the 6 th inst , when the annual installation and pic-nic in connection with the lodge came off with the most pronounced eclat . The weather was exceedingly favourable ; the company at the " out" was
as happy and congenial as pic-nickers could well be ; and the whole of the arrangements , both for business and pleasure , were as complete and satisfactory as care and thoughtfulncss could make them . The brethren were summoned to business at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , as early as nine o'clock in the morning , but even at this comparatively early hour there was a large assembly of St .
John members and visitors from other lodges . Bro . Martin Corless , the retiring VV . M ., opened the lodge in due and solemn form , supported by the following strong array of P . M . 's ami officers : —Bros . E . Kyle , P . M . ; J . Thornton , P . M . ; J . T . Callow , P . M . ; ] . B . Bunting , P . M . ; I . Ilocken , P . M . ; II . Nelson , P . M . ; T . Clark , P . M . ; VV . T . May , P . M . ; J . K . Diggcs , S . VV . ; T . Roberts ,
J . W . , it . Pearson , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Johnson , P . M ., P . G . S ., W . I .., Sec ; 11 . Burrows , J . D . ; D . Jackson , I . G . ; J . Seddon , S . ; R . Hiiline , O . ; and W . II . Ball , Tyler . The members of St . John ' s who were present comprised : —Bros . L . Ilennan , J . VV . Grant , J . Kaye , G . E . Biuford , C Marsh , J . Brackenbury , 11 . Burns , C Gangban , W . Braithwaite , T . Little , G . Adolph , M . Alvarez ,
A . Olscn , A . II . Anney , A . P . Garcia , R . Quirk , J . F Hall , J . Harper , A . Trumbel , VV . Grey , J . Farmer , J Heggic , J . Atkinson , T . F ' alshaw , F . Christensen , eS : c The list of visitors embraced the following names : —Bros , E . Pierpoint , P . P . G . S . D ., PM . fiSo ; P . ' M . Larsen , P . M 5 V 4 ; T . B . Mvers , S . VV . 1182 ; II . Martin , jun ., J . W , 1182 ; R . Rigby , VV . M . 75 8 ; Rev . J . O . F . Goggin ,
P . P . G . C , VV . M . 155 ; T . Dilcock , W . M , 594 ; " Jackson , W . M . lyji ; VV . G . Sharpe , I . G . 10 S 6 ; EO . Rothwell , VV . M . ' i . ^ fi ; W . R . Moss , I . G . y 8 ; J . Roberts , l . pj . ; ; G . II . Read , 441 ; E . A . Lees , 331 ; and VV . S . Matthews , 220 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , n joining member was ballotted for ami elected , and a grant for charitable
relief lo the widow of a deceased brother was made from the funds of the lodge . These preliminaries being disposed of , the chair was taken by Bro . Henry Nelson , P . M ., VV . M . 1505 , who proceeded to instal Bro . Joseph K . Diggcs into the chair of K . S . Bin . Nelson has more than once performed lhe ceremony , and the very masterly style in which lie again filled the post of Installing Master was worthy
of the high .-st praise . It was quite a pleasure to hear the ceremony performed in a manner worthy of its beauty and excellence . Alter a board of Installed Masters had been held , and the brethren on their re-ad mission , had saluted Bro . Diggcs as the new W . M . of St . John ' s Lodge , the following brethren were invested by him as ollieers of the brave ship for the coming year : —Bros . J . Ilocken , P . M ., D . C ; M . Cork's :,, J . P . M . ; Thomas ' Roberts , S . W . ;
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Henry Burrows , J . W . ; R . Pearson , P . M ., Treas ., ( reelected for the tenth or eleventh time ); S . Johnson , P . M ., P . G . S ., W . L ., Sec . ( re-appointed ) ; D . Jackson , S . D . ; W . Brackenbury , J . D . ; L . Herman , I . G . ; J . Seddon , S . S . ; T . Falshaw , J . S . ; R . Hulmc , Org . ; ' and W . H . Ball , Tyler . At the conclusion of the delivery of the charges the W . M . presented a very elegant and valuable
P . M . 's jewel , set with a diamond , ruby , and emerald , to Bro . Martin Corless , I . P . M ., as a mark of the respect and esteem of the brethren for the admirable manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the Master ' s chair in the lodge . Bro . Corless sincerely thanked the brethren for that token of their regard , which he would never forget , but value very highly in years to come . He would , in the
future as in the past , work for the best interests of St . John ' s Lodge . On the motion of Bro . Bunting , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Corless , I . P . M ., a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . H . Nelson , P . M ., and ordered to be recorded on the minutes , in recognition of the very admirable manner in which he had discharged the duties of Installing Master , which must have given satisfaction to every one present .
Bro . Nelson , briefly thanked the brethren for this unusual vote , and assured them that it had given him pleasure to perform a duty which he was sure every other P . M . in the lodge would have been glad to have undertaken . The lodge was then closed . After partaking of some refreshments the brethren proceeded to the landing stage , where , joining their lady friends , they took steamer for New Ferry ,
on the Cheshire side of the Mersey , with the view of enjoying the annual pic-nic . The place selected was the ( treat Eastern Hotel , where every arrangement was made for the comfort of the " outers . " A capital banquet vvas supplied by " mine host , " whose catering gave complete satisfaction . The menu carte and toast list combined , bearing photographs of all the officers in front , was a
splendid specimen of art , and reflected the greatest credit upon the combined taste of Bro . II . Burrows , J . W ., and Bro . W . S . Matthews , 220 . After the repast the W . M . proposed the toasts of "The Queen , " "Bro . I I . R . I 1 . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., the' Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " " The Pro G . M ., Earl Carnarvon , anil all other Grand and Provincial Grand Officers ,
supreme and subordinate , the last toast being acknowledged by Bro . the Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . P . G . C , West I-ancashive , in a very happy speech . Bro . I . P . M . Corless proposed " The Health of the VV . M ., " which he responded to in felicitous terms . " The Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge , " was acknowledged by Bros . P . M . Thornton , and Roberts , S . W . ; " The Visiting Brethren , " proposed by the
VV . M ., and was responded to by Bro . J , B . McKcnzir , 594 , 1182 , 133 ( 1 , & c . After "The Ladies , " and "The Tyler's Toast , " had been duly honoured , the company adjourned to the green , where dancing was begun , and kept up with great spirit for several hours . Bowling and other games were also in great favour , and the whole proceedings of the long afternoon passed " merry as a marriage bell . " The
company derived much pleasure from the help in arrangements given by Bro . T . W . May , P . M . Mr . Martin ' s excellent quadrille band furnished capital dance music . After enjoying one of the most pleasant pic-nics ever held in connection with St . John ' s Lodge , the party , which numbered about 200 , returned to town at a seasonable hour . THE HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 7 = 4 ) . —The
third annual summer banquet and ladicb' day , in connection with the High Cross Lodge ( No . 754 ) , held at the Seven Sisters' Ilotel , Page Green , Tottenham , took place on Thursday , the Sth inst ., at the Crown Hotel , Broxbournc . The weather was fine , from noon particularly so , and the company highly enjoyed the drive down . They went in small parties , and some of the ' earriages attracted
marked attention owing to their superior character . The banquet was fixed for three o ' clock , and it was ready to time , which does not often happen . Somewhat over fifty ladies and gentlemen sat down to a splendid repast , served in the large saloon in the grounds , the room being tastefully decorated with choice flowers . The dinner was put upon the tables in first-class style , Bro .
Bcningfield , the obliging host , personally superintending the entire arrangements . The viands were plentiful and of the best quality ; the wines of rare vintages : the waiting perfect ; and not a single hitch occurred in anything . The house selected is peculiarly adapted for such entertainments , the accomodation being suflicient to secure privacy lo patties of almost any dimensions . Bro .
John Mailer , the VV . M . of the lodge , presided , and was supported by Bros . Wells , P . M . ; —Cunningham , I . P . M . ; —Townsend ; S . VV . ; —Baiham , J . W . ; —Dance , Sec . ; Bros . Burford , Turner , Mundy , Winters , Shepherd , Cockscdgc , Oddy , Waud , Stevenson , Hobbs , Clements , Fowler , Grindle , Farrin , some visitors from Hertford , & c . The dinner over , and the dessert placed ,
lhe president gave " The Queen and the Craft , " which was drank with the usual enthusiasm , the band ( which had performed at intervals during the banquet ) giving lhe National Anthem . The next toast was "The M . W . G . M . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " which was also received with the utmost cordiality , the band playing " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " the company singing in
chorus . This was followed by " The Pro Grand Master , the Karl of Carnarvon , the Deputy G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Ollieers . " In connection with this toast , the president referred lo the Masonic Festival which had taken place at the Alexandra Palace on the previous day , mentioning that it was the most successful which had ever been held , nearly / * ii , ooo having
been collected in subscriptions . This announcement elicited considerable applause . Bro . Townsend proposed " The Visitors , " and regretted that it was impossible to invite them on all occasions . BID . J . Smith acknowledged the toast , and availed himself of the opportunity to observe that he had seldom if ever been present at a meeting which evoked so many pleasurcable sensations . The President next gave " The Ladies , " for whom Bio . Dunce returned
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thanks in happy terms , apologising for his brevity on the ground that a more attractive " dance" would follow The remaining toast was "The Stewards and Officers of the High Cross Lodge . " Bro . Wells responded ; and the company adjourned to the grounds—now in magnificent condition—where croquet and other amusements were indulged in until the ball room was got ready . When this
was accomplished dancing began , and was continued until the carefully prepared programme had been exhausted when " homeward bound " became the watchword . Du ! ring the evening iced drinks , fruit , tea , coffee , Sec , were served ; the tastes of all were studied ; and , owing to the fineness of the night , the scene was charming . The
greatest unanimity prevailed ; every person seemed desirous to promote the happiness of the others ; and when the hour of separation arrived the feeling was unanimous that , from first to last , -a greater success could not have been achieved , and Bro . Mailer received general congratulations .
MAIDENHEAD . —SAINT J ' LODCE ( No . 795 ) . — This flourishing lodge of the Province of Berks and Bucks held its monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., at Bro . William Deacon ' s , the Ray Mead Ilotel , which is beautifully situated on the banks of the River Thames , at Maidenhead , and only requires to bc known to bc appreciated . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . C . W .
Moule , the Worshipful Master , Bro . J . R . Foulger , P . M ., took the chair , opened the lodge in the First Degree , when the minutes of the last meeting were read by the excellent Secretary , Bro . II . H . Hodges , P . M . and P . Prov . G . R ., and confirmed . Bro . W . Deacon was was raised by Bro . Foulger in his well-known true Masonic style , to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , Bros . Alfred Pinto Leite ,
William Henry Christopher Sharpe and Thomas Slater were passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was then taken for four candidates , which proved to bc unanimous , and Bros . Charles SharphouscDuggan and Thomas Bell being present , they were initiated into the Order according to ancient form , after which the brethren retired to a most recherche banquet , replete with every comfort . Bro .
Gammon , P . M ., presided at the banquet , and , in his usual genial cxpressiue manner , made every brother feel happy , as is his want to do . Tbe usual loyal toast was given and duly responded to , and then "The M . W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " which was responded to in a genuine Masonic manner , as were also " The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , the D . G . M ., the Earl of
Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " " The Health of the P . G . M ., Sir Daniel Gooch , " was then given and heartily received , also " The Provincial Grand Officers , " to which Bro . P . M . Hodges responded , and said that lie and his brother officers always felt proud to meet their P . G . Master , a better working Mason could not be ; he worked hard for their Province of Berks and Bucks , and did all that he
could for the brethren belonging to the different lodges in that province , and he felt sure that nothing gave him greater pleasure than to see them all prosperous and happy . "The W . M . " was next given , coupled with the name of Bro . Foulger , who had so ably performed the duties of the three degrees and who in reply for the W . M ., said , brethren , I beg to
thank for the kind reception you have given to this toast , coupled with my name , I for one wish our W . M . was here to answer for himself , and I feel that I am only putting forth the feeling of you all when I say that we like to have him in his place , his innate urbanity makes us delighted wilh his presence , and wc have the pleasure of knowing that the Great Architect of the Universe has blessed him with
good health , and that he is only kept from us to night by a pressing emergency . As regards myself , if I have performed his duties in the lodge to your satisfaction , 1 am glad it fell to my lot to do it , I feel proud to find myself a member of St . John ' s Lodge , and thanks to Bro . Gammon for bringing me here . Our lodge is in a very flourishing state , and in a short time we shall bid fair to he second to
none in the province , both as regards numbers and influence , our worthy Bro . P . M . Carr , has done good suit and service by introducing ninny of his friends , all of whom we feci proud to see amongst us , and glad to have the opportunity of receiving them as brothers . And may the great giver of all good things bless us all with health and prosperity , and enable us to meet in peace
and harmony for years to come . Freemasonry is making rapid strides in this province ; wc find that many ofthe residents of Maidenhead are anxious to enter the Masonic circle , but their respective avocations prevent them meeting at the time of St . John ' s Lodge business , consequently are anxious to form a winter lodge , which would enable them to attend in the evening after
their business hours . Aud 1 sincerely hope for the good of Freemasonry that the petition now in course of preparation to b ; sent to Grand Lodge will bc favourably received . The toast of " The Past Masters " was responded to by Bro P . M . Cur , who said lhat St . John ' s Lodge being his mother lodge he felt great interest in it , and had great pleasure in introducing his personal friends , who he knew
from his long knowledge of them would make good Masons , and he hopi-d to see them all pass the chair in due time ; he was but a young Mason himself , but circumstances had favoured him so much that he passed the chair ilia liitle over four years from the time of joining . | He thanked tlu bivihivii for their kind reception of the toast , iinil hopjd th . * K'dge would ciniliiiiu' to prosper . Bro .
Bubh , P . M . 1 S 0 , and Iiro . Ilarfeld , P . M . 185 , were the visitors , and in replying to " The Visitors , " toast expressed themselves highly gratified with the truly Masonic reception that had been accorded to them by the members of St . John ' s Lodge , they had never spent a more happy day in Freemasonry . They were delighted with the working of the loilge , and the banquet gave them great comfort . Iiro . Bubb said that he would take this opportunity of remarking that he had heard with surpris : that a lodge beating the name of a lady of very high rank
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sets a very proper example by adhering to that lodge through which he first experienced the light of Frc :-masonry . Most wrongly has Bro . Captain Boyton been accused in certain quarters of having an undue fondness for mere notoriety . Were this assertion correct there is no doubt he would have availed himself of some of these offers , so flattering as they are to personal vanity . Suffice
it to say that Bro . Captain Boyton has endeared himself to the brethren ol his lodge , and , consequently , they held themselves ready at any time suitable to the convenience of the candidate lo convene another emergency lodge meeting for passing him . The lodge was convened for this unusually early hour to enable the candidate , with the brethren who could accompany him , to attend at the
Crown Baths , Kennington Oval , on the occasion of the entertainments to be given in the evening in aid of the funds of the Royal Masonic Institutions for Boys and Girls . Amongsf the officers and brethren present were the following : —Bros . John Waters , W . M . ; Allen R . Ramsey ; W . li . Godolphin , I . G . ; Wm . Ramsey , P . M . and Treasurer ., J . W . pro tern ; John Ramsey , P . M . and Secretary ,
S . D . DIO teni ; Samuel Gamman , I . P . M . ; II . Collier , P . M . ; ' John Stewart , P . M , ; . Alfred Harris , P . M . ; E . Burnard , P . M . ; Robeit Bowman , John Hurrell , and Thomas Seaborn . The visitors were Bros . Captain 11 . II . Doty , P . M . No . 114 ; C . II . Smithers , P . M . 901 ; and R . B . Brown No . 120 . The lodge having been opened with solemn prayer , the candidate , after the necessary
preliminaries , was passed to the Second Degree . 7 he ceremony was ably performed by Bro . Samuel Gamman , the I . P . M ., in that peculiarly quiet and colloquial manner of his , so highly appreciated by the brethren . The working of Bros . William Rumsey and John Rumsey as Junior Warden and Senior Deacon respectively was admirably performed , and nothing could be more accurate . With regard to the
officers , who arc , by the way , much younger Masons , it may be said that they nre apparently following in the footsteps of their leader . The passing having been performed , and there being no other business to transact , the lodge was duly closed . The brethren then congratulated Bro . Captain Boyton upon his having now become a Fellow Craft Freemason , and promised they would ( D . V . ) hold
another emergency meeting at the proper time to raise him to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . Bro . Captain Boylon then expressed his thanks to the brethren for having again called an emegency meeting expressly for him , and for the kind promise they had made to convene a third emergency lodge meeting to raise him to the ' 1 bird Degree , which degree he was most anxious to take
before he left this country for the Continent . I lc fell very pleased that he had that day made another step in Masonry , Bro . Captain Boyton , wi'h the brethren who could go with him , had then to hurry off to the Crown Bath ; , K . imingti n Oval , to carry out the entertainment referred to above , and a report of which appears in another column .
LIVERPOOL . —ST . J ' S Lonr . i : ( No . O 73 ) . —One of the frequent " red letter days " in the history of St . John's Lodge in particular , and of Freemasonry generally , was chronicled on Tuesday , the 6 th inst , when the annual installation and pic-nic in connection with the lodge came off with the most pronounced eclat . The weather was exceedingly favourable ; the company at the " out" was
as happy and congenial as pic-nickers could well be ; and the whole of the arrangements , both for business and pleasure , were as complete and satisfactory as care and thoughtfulncss could make them . The brethren were summoned to business at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , as early as nine o'clock in the morning , but even at this comparatively early hour there was a large assembly of St .
John members and visitors from other lodges . Bro . Martin Corless , the retiring VV . M ., opened the lodge in due and solemn form , supported by the following strong array of P . M . 's ami officers : —Bros . E . Kyle , P . M . ; J . Thornton , P . M . ; J . T . Callow , P . M . ; ] . B . Bunting , P . M . ; I . Ilocken , P . M . ; II . Nelson , P . M . ; T . Clark , P . M . ; VV . T . May , P . M . ; J . K . Diggcs , S . VV . ; T . Roberts ,
J . W . , it . Pearson , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Johnson , P . M ., P . G . S ., W . I .., Sec ; 11 . Burrows , J . D . ; D . Jackson , I . G . ; J . Seddon , S . ; R . Hiiline , O . ; and W . II . Ball , Tyler . The members of St . John ' s who were present comprised : —Bros . L . Ilennan , J . VV . Grant , J . Kaye , G . E . Biuford , C Marsh , J . Brackenbury , 11 . Burns , C Gangban , W . Braithwaite , T . Little , G . Adolph , M . Alvarez ,
A . Olscn , A . II . Anney , A . P . Garcia , R . Quirk , J . F Hall , J . Harper , A . Trumbel , VV . Grey , J . Farmer , J Heggic , J . Atkinson , T . F ' alshaw , F . Christensen , eS : c The list of visitors embraced the following names : —Bros , E . Pierpoint , P . P . G . S . D ., PM . fiSo ; P . ' M . Larsen , P . M 5 V 4 ; T . B . Mvers , S . VV . 1182 ; II . Martin , jun ., J . W , 1182 ; R . Rigby , VV . M . 75 8 ; Rev . J . O . F . Goggin ,
P . P . G . C , VV . M . 155 ; T . Dilcock , W . M , 594 ; " Jackson , W . M . lyji ; VV . G . Sharpe , I . G . 10 S 6 ; EO . Rothwell , VV . M . ' i . ^ fi ; W . R . Moss , I . G . y 8 ; J . Roberts , l . pj . ; ; G . II . Read , 441 ; E . A . Lees , 331 ; and VV . S . Matthews , 220 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , n joining member was ballotted for ami elected , and a grant for charitable
relief lo the widow of a deceased brother was made from the funds of the lodge . These preliminaries being disposed of , the chair was taken by Bro . Henry Nelson , P . M ., VV . M . 1505 , who proceeded to instal Bro . Joseph K . Diggcs into the chair of K . S . Bin . Nelson has more than once performed lhe ceremony , and the very masterly style in which lie again filled the post of Installing Master was worthy
of the high .-st praise . It was quite a pleasure to hear the ceremony performed in a manner worthy of its beauty and excellence . Alter a board of Installed Masters had been held , and the brethren on their re-ad mission , had saluted Bro . Diggcs as the new W . M . of St . John ' s Lodge , the following brethren were invested by him as ollieers of the brave ship for the coming year : —Bros . J . Ilocken , P . M ., D . C ; M . Cork's :,, J . P . M . ; Thomas ' Roberts , S . W . ;
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Henry Burrows , J . W . ; R . Pearson , P . M ., Treas ., ( reelected for the tenth or eleventh time ); S . Johnson , P . M ., P . G . S ., W . L ., Sec . ( re-appointed ) ; D . Jackson , S . D . ; W . Brackenbury , J . D . ; L . Herman , I . G . ; J . Seddon , S . S . ; T . Falshaw , J . S . ; R . Hulmc , Org . ; ' and W . H . Ball , Tyler . At the conclusion of the delivery of the charges the W . M . presented a very elegant and valuable
P . M . 's jewel , set with a diamond , ruby , and emerald , to Bro . Martin Corless , I . P . M ., as a mark of the respect and esteem of the brethren for the admirable manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the Master ' s chair in the lodge . Bro . Corless sincerely thanked the brethren for that token of their regard , which he would never forget , but value very highly in years to come . He would , in the
future as in the past , work for the best interests of St . John ' s Lodge . On the motion of Bro . Bunting , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Corless , I . P . M ., a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . H . Nelson , P . M ., and ordered to be recorded on the minutes , in recognition of the very admirable manner in which he had discharged the duties of Installing Master , which must have given satisfaction to every one present .
Bro . Nelson , briefly thanked the brethren for this unusual vote , and assured them that it had given him pleasure to perform a duty which he was sure every other P . M . in the lodge would have been glad to have undertaken . The lodge was then closed . After partaking of some refreshments the brethren proceeded to the landing stage , where , joining their lady friends , they took steamer for New Ferry ,
on the Cheshire side of the Mersey , with the view of enjoying the annual pic-nic . The place selected was the ( treat Eastern Hotel , where every arrangement was made for the comfort of the " outers . " A capital banquet vvas supplied by " mine host , " whose catering gave complete satisfaction . The menu carte and toast list combined , bearing photographs of all the officers in front , was a
splendid specimen of art , and reflected the greatest credit upon the combined taste of Bro . II . Burrows , J . W ., and Bro . W . S . Matthews , 220 . After the repast the W . M . proposed the toasts of "The Queen , " "Bro . I I . R . I 1 . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., the' Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " " The Pro G . M ., Earl Carnarvon , anil all other Grand and Provincial Grand Officers ,
supreme and subordinate , the last toast being acknowledged by Bro . the Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . P . G . C , West I-ancashive , in a very happy speech . Bro . I . P . M . Corless proposed " The Health of the VV . M ., " which he responded to in felicitous terms . " The Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge , " was acknowledged by Bros . P . M . Thornton , and Roberts , S . W . ; " The Visiting Brethren , " proposed by the
VV . M ., and was responded to by Bro . J , B . McKcnzir , 594 , 1182 , 133 ( 1 , & c . After "The Ladies , " and "The Tyler's Toast , " had been duly honoured , the company adjourned to the green , where dancing was begun , and kept up with great spirit for several hours . Bowling and other games were also in great favour , and the whole proceedings of the long afternoon passed " merry as a marriage bell . " The
company derived much pleasure from the help in arrangements given by Bro . T . W . May , P . M . Mr . Martin ' s excellent quadrille band furnished capital dance music . After enjoying one of the most pleasant pic-nics ever held in connection with St . John ' s Lodge , the party , which numbered about 200 , returned to town at a seasonable hour . THE HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 7 = 4 ) . —The
third annual summer banquet and ladicb' day , in connection with the High Cross Lodge ( No . 754 ) , held at the Seven Sisters' Ilotel , Page Green , Tottenham , took place on Thursday , the Sth inst ., at the Crown Hotel , Broxbournc . The weather was fine , from noon particularly so , and the company highly enjoyed the drive down . They went in small parties , and some of the ' earriages attracted
marked attention owing to their superior character . The banquet was fixed for three o ' clock , and it was ready to time , which does not often happen . Somewhat over fifty ladies and gentlemen sat down to a splendid repast , served in the large saloon in the grounds , the room being tastefully decorated with choice flowers . The dinner was put upon the tables in first-class style , Bro .
Bcningfield , the obliging host , personally superintending the entire arrangements . The viands were plentiful and of the best quality ; the wines of rare vintages : the waiting perfect ; and not a single hitch occurred in anything . The house selected is peculiarly adapted for such entertainments , the accomodation being suflicient to secure privacy lo patties of almost any dimensions . Bro .
John Mailer , the VV . M . of the lodge , presided , and was supported by Bros . Wells , P . M . ; —Cunningham , I . P . M . ; —Townsend ; S . VV . ; —Baiham , J . W . ; —Dance , Sec . ; Bros . Burford , Turner , Mundy , Winters , Shepherd , Cockscdgc , Oddy , Waud , Stevenson , Hobbs , Clements , Fowler , Grindle , Farrin , some visitors from Hertford , & c . The dinner over , and the dessert placed ,
lhe president gave " The Queen and the Craft , " which was drank with the usual enthusiasm , the band ( which had performed at intervals during the banquet ) giving lhe National Anthem . The next toast was "The M . W . G . M . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " which was also received with the utmost cordiality , the band playing " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " the company singing in
chorus . This was followed by " The Pro Grand Master , the Karl of Carnarvon , the Deputy G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Ollieers . " In connection with this toast , the president referred lo the Masonic Festival which had taken place at the Alexandra Palace on the previous day , mentioning that it was the most successful which had ever been held , nearly / * ii , ooo having
been collected in subscriptions . This announcement elicited considerable applause . Bro . Townsend proposed " The Visitors , " and regretted that it was impossible to invite them on all occasions . BID . J . Smith acknowledged the toast , and availed himself of the opportunity to observe that he had seldom if ever been present at a meeting which evoked so many pleasurcable sensations . The President next gave " The Ladies , " for whom Bio . Dunce returned
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thanks in happy terms , apologising for his brevity on the ground that a more attractive " dance" would follow The remaining toast was "The Stewards and Officers of the High Cross Lodge . " Bro . Wells responded ; and the company adjourned to the grounds—now in magnificent condition—where croquet and other amusements were indulged in until the ball room was got ready . When this
was accomplished dancing began , and was continued until the carefully prepared programme had been exhausted when " homeward bound " became the watchword . Du ! ring the evening iced drinks , fruit , tea , coffee , Sec , were served ; the tastes of all were studied ; and , owing to the fineness of the night , the scene was charming . The
greatest unanimity prevailed ; every person seemed desirous to promote the happiness of the others ; and when the hour of separation arrived the feeling was unanimous that , from first to last , -a greater success could not have been achieved , and Bro . Mailer received general congratulations .
MAIDENHEAD . —SAINT J ' LODCE ( No . 795 ) . — This flourishing lodge of the Province of Berks and Bucks held its monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., at Bro . William Deacon ' s , the Ray Mead Ilotel , which is beautifully situated on the banks of the River Thames , at Maidenhead , and only requires to bc known to bc appreciated . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . C . W .
Moule , the Worshipful Master , Bro . J . R . Foulger , P . M ., took the chair , opened the lodge in the First Degree , when the minutes of the last meeting were read by the excellent Secretary , Bro . II . H . Hodges , P . M . and P . Prov . G . R ., and confirmed . Bro . W . Deacon was was raised by Bro . Foulger in his well-known true Masonic style , to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , Bros . Alfred Pinto Leite ,
William Henry Christopher Sharpe and Thomas Slater were passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was then taken for four candidates , which proved to bc unanimous , and Bros . Charles SharphouscDuggan and Thomas Bell being present , they were initiated into the Order according to ancient form , after which the brethren retired to a most recherche banquet , replete with every comfort . Bro .
Gammon , P . M ., presided at the banquet , and , in his usual genial cxpressiue manner , made every brother feel happy , as is his want to do . Tbe usual loyal toast was given and duly responded to , and then "The M . W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " which was responded to in a genuine Masonic manner , as were also " The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , the D . G . M ., the Earl of
Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " " The Health of the P . G . M ., Sir Daniel Gooch , " was then given and heartily received , also " The Provincial Grand Officers , " to which Bro . P . M . Hodges responded , and said that lie and his brother officers always felt proud to meet their P . G . Master , a better working Mason could not be ; he worked hard for their Province of Berks and Bucks , and did all that he
could for the brethren belonging to the different lodges in that province , and he felt sure that nothing gave him greater pleasure than to see them all prosperous and happy . "The W . M . " was next given , coupled with the name of Bro . Foulger , who had so ably performed the duties of the three degrees and who in reply for the W . M ., said , brethren , I beg to
thank for the kind reception you have given to this toast , coupled with my name , I for one wish our W . M . was here to answer for himself , and I feel that I am only putting forth the feeling of you all when I say that we like to have him in his place , his innate urbanity makes us delighted wilh his presence , and wc have the pleasure of knowing that the Great Architect of the Universe has blessed him with
good health , and that he is only kept from us to night by a pressing emergency . As regards myself , if I have performed his duties in the lodge to your satisfaction , 1 am glad it fell to my lot to do it , I feel proud to find myself a member of St . John ' s Lodge , and thanks to Bro . Gammon for bringing me here . Our lodge is in a very flourishing state , and in a short time we shall bid fair to he second to
none in the province , both as regards numbers and influence , our worthy Bro . P . M . Carr , has done good suit and service by introducing ninny of his friends , all of whom we feci proud to see amongst us , and glad to have the opportunity of receiving them as brothers . And may the great giver of all good things bless us all with health and prosperity , and enable us to meet in peace
and harmony for years to come . Freemasonry is making rapid strides in this province ; wc find that many ofthe residents of Maidenhead are anxious to enter the Masonic circle , but their respective avocations prevent them meeting at the time of St . John ' s Lodge business , consequently are anxious to form a winter lodge , which would enable them to attend in the evening after
their business hours . Aud 1 sincerely hope for the good of Freemasonry that the petition now in course of preparation to b ; sent to Grand Lodge will bc favourably received . The toast of " The Past Masters " was responded to by Bro P . M . Cur , who said lhat St . John ' s Lodge being his mother lodge he felt great interest in it , and had great pleasure in introducing his personal friends , who he knew
from his long knowledge of them would make good Masons , and he hopi-d to see them all pass the chair in due time ; he was but a young Mason himself , but circumstances had favoured him so much that he passed the chair ilia liitle over four years from the time of joining . | He thanked tlu bivihivii for their kind reception of the toast , iinil hopjd th . * K'dge would ciniliiiiu' to prosper . Bro .
Bubh , P . M . 1 S 0 , and Iiro . Ilarfeld , P . M . 185 , were the visitors , and in replying to " The Visitors , " toast expressed themselves highly gratified with the truly Masonic reception that had been accorded to them by the members of St . John ' s Lodge , they had never spent a more happy day in Freemasonry . They were delighted with the working of the loilge , and the banquet gave them great comfort . Iiro . Bubb said that he would take this opportunity of remarking that he had heard with surpris : that a lodge beating the name of a lady of very high rank