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Article PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUFFOLK. ← Page 2 of 2 Article ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. Page 1 of 1 Article PICNIC OF THE CHILTERN LODGE, No. 1470, DUNSTABLE. Page 1 of 1 Article PICNIC OF THE CHILTERN LODGE, No. 1470, DUNSTABLE. Page 1 of 1 Article SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE METROPOLITAN LODGE, No. 1507, AND THE ROYAL SAVOY LODGE, No. 1774. Page 1 of 1 Article COMMUNIQUE. Page 1 of 1 Article COMMUNIQUE. Page 1 of 1 Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. Page 1 of 2 →
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.
" That in future years their annual gatherings should be held on the second Friday in July . " . On his putting the minutes for adoption , they were unanimously confirmed . The following officers were then appointed and invested for the vear ensuing :
Bro . R . D . Jones , W . M . 1224 Prov . S . G . W . „ T . F . Lucia , P . M Prov . J . G . W . „ VV . J . Nunn Prov . S . G . D . „ George Jeffreson Prov . J . G . D . „ Rev . J . J . Burton Prov . G . Chap . „ A . A . Bennett Prov . G . Reg . „ W . G . Cunnold Prov . G . S . of VV . ,, F . VV . Tewson Prov . G . A . D . C . „ C . F . Brown Prov . G . Swd . B . ., G . F . Crane Prov . G . Purst . ,, F , M . Mann Prov . G . Org . „ H . VVelham , P . M . ; Bro B . Gall , } PrQV G g ^ and Bro . C . Cooke , W . M . S
The vote for Prov . G . Treasurer resulted in the re-election of the VV . Bro . T . J . Huddleston , while Bro . VV . H . Lucia was re-appointed Prov . G . Secretary , and Bro . Syer , 93 6 , Prov . G . Tyler . Prov . G . Lodge was then adjourned , and the brethren attended Divine service at St . Peter's Church , Sudbury The Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , officiated , and very impressively intoned the service . The collection after the service resulted in the sum of £ 6 10 s . Sd ., which is to be presented to the St . Leonard's Hospital . The brethren afterwards returned to the lodge room , and
Prov . G . Lodge was resumed . The brethren then adjourned to the Rose and Crown , where an ample banquet was supplied . On the removal of the cloth , the Puov . G . M . proposed "The Health of Her Majesty the Queen , " and afterwards that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " which were most heartily received . The PROV . G . M . next called upon the brethren to drink " The Health of the Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and coupled the name of Bro . William Clarke , Asst . G . Purst ., with the
toast . . Bro . CLARKE having responded , Bro . the Rev . C . j . " MARTYN , P . D . G . M ., proposed the toast of "The Prov . G . M ., Bro . the Rt . Hon . Lord Waveney . " He referred in sympathetic terms to the accident that had lately befallen Bro . Lord Wavenej * . The toast was drunk witli enthusiasm .
Bro . the Rt . Hon . Lord WAVENEY tendered his thanks for the way in which the Deputy G . Master had introduced the toast , and for the manner in which the brethren had received it . He assured them that the sympathy invoked on hisbehalf was fully appreciated bv him . Thc P . G . M . next proposed "The Health of the Deputy CM ., " to which a hearty response was given . Bro . the Rev . C . J . MARTYN responded in suitable
terms . The remaining toasts comprised "The Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " to whicli Bros . Jones , P . S . G . W ., and Lucia , P . G . Sec , replied * , " The ' W . M . ' s of the Lodges of the Province , " replied to by Bro . Cooke , W . M . 1 S 23 ; "The Masonic Charities , " responded to by Bro . 'Terry ; "The Visitors , " to which Bro . Higgs replied ; "The Ladies , " responded to by Bro . Ardley ; and "The Masonic Press . " The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . H . Ashton , assisted by Bros . Cozens , Musgrave , and Hubbard .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Thursday last , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Lieut .-Col . John Creaton , Grand Treasurer , in the chair . 'There were also present Bros . Col . James Peters , Robert B . Webster , A . H .
Tattershall , C . H . Webb , Win . F . C . Moutrie , E . Letchworth , S . G . Foxall , J . A . Rucker , Arthur E . Gladwell , R . Spooner , G . Faulkner , F . | R . VV . Hedges ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of last meeting , and of the minutes of other committees for information , one petition was read , and the candidate placed on
the list for election in October . On the motion of Bro . E . LETCHWORTH , the salary of the drawing mistress , Mrs . Walker , was increased from £ 3 ° to £ Go a year . The Chairman was then authorised to sign cheques . On the recommendation of the House Committee £ 20 was voted to apprentice one of the ex-pupils , Louisa Surr .
Picnic Of The Chiltern Lodge, No. 1470, Dunstable.
PICNIC OF THE CHILTERN LODGE , No . 1470 , DUNSTABLE .
On Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., this lodge held a picnic in the beautiful grounds at Ashridge Park , when about eighty ladies and gentlemen availed themselves of the opportunity of being present . A party from London accompanied the W . M . ( Bro . John VVood ) to Tring , and were
conveyed from thence to the park in breaks . I'or the amusement of the party a quadrille band had been engaged , and dancing commenced early and was continued until the shades of evening had begun to close ; there were also lawn tennis , cricket , bowls , & c . At two o ' clock an excellent luncheon was served , the gay colours of the ladies' costumes adding very much to the
pretty effect of an open air repast . Among those present were Bro . John Wood , W . M ., and Mrs . VVood ; Bro . McLean , S . W ., and Mrs . McLean ; Bro . Crewe , J . W ., and Mrs . Crewe ; Bro . Farley , S . D ., * Bro . Gladwell , J . D ., and Mrs . Gladwell ; Bro . Howell , P . M . ; Bro . Randall , P . M . and Secretary ; Bro . Saunders ; Bro . Major Benning and the Misses Benning ; Bro .
Capt . Gillies and Mrs . Gillies ; Bro . Dr . Spokes and Miss Spokes ; Bro . Dr . Morcombe and Mrs . Morcombe ; Mr . and Mrs . Crichton Benning ; Mr . Laurie , Mr . Stokes , Mr . Hunt ; Bro . T . M . Denne and the Misses Denne ; Mr . and the Misses Chester ; Bro . King , P . M . St . Barnabas ; Bro .
Willis , VV . M . St . Barnabas ; Bro . Poynter , P . M . St . Barnabas , P . P . G . J . W . Bucks and Berks ; Bro . R . Cutler and Mrs . Cutler ; the Rev . Mr . Cutler ; Bro . Coleman and Mrs . Coleman , and Miss Burton ; Bro . Walter Howard , and others . The day was very fine , and the whole of the arrange-
Picnic Of The Chiltern Lodge, No. 1470, Dunstable.
ments were capitally carried out , and a most enjoyable day was spent , the general desire being that the picnic should be held annually .
Summer Festival Of The Metropolitan Lodge, No. 1507, And The Royal Savoy Lodge, No. 1774.
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE METROPOLITAN LODGE , No . 1507 , AND THE ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1774 .
The summer festival of these lodges was held on Wednesday , the 28 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . C . J . Scales , VV . M . of the former , and Bro . John Douglass , W . M . of the Royal Savoy , at Skinner ' s Hotel , Maidenhead Bridge . The Stewards on the occasion were Bros . F . H . Clemow , S . VV . ; J . L . Jones , J . W . ; J . Willing , I . P . M ., Treas . ;
T . J . Hyland , S . D . ; W . Cook , J . D . ; G . H . Deller , I . C ; A . Holt , D . C ; J . VV . Smith , A . D . C ; VV . Jaques , W . S . ; W . Read , A . W . S . ; F . VV . Siliis , Org . ; VV . R . A . Cole , H . Dickey , J . C Smith , F . Dovey , A . Verdin , H . Hoare , J . Hone , F . Johnson , VV . Ponton , and VV . M . Stiles , Hon . Secretary . Among those present as visitors we noticed Bros . Gilbert ,
P . M . 132 G ; R . Turner , P . M . 795 ; Chas . Harcourt , 1319 ; Hyland , W . M . 201 , P . G . S . Herts . ; Peagrim , New South Wales ; Seymour , Domatic Lodge ; Walker , Sec . 733 ; Durville , W . Clarke , Asst . G . Purs . England , and P . G . D . C . Suffolk ; H . Levy , E . C Massey ( Freemason ); and others . There are few , if any , of the hard woiked inhabitants of our " little village " who do not enjoy a summer's dav in
the country , when carking care is thrown aside and the mind is made up to take in the delights of fresh air and beautiful scenery ; and it will , therefore be readily imagined that it was not without p leasure that we received the W . M . ' s invitation , in the kindest of notes from thc courteous Secretary , Bro . Stiles , to journey with the brethren to Maidenhead , orCookham , by an early train , to spend a day
in viewing the beauties of Cliveden , or in driving about the charming neighbourhood , or enjoying the lazy luxury of being taken for a row on the river . Such was the programme of the active amusements of the day , to be brought to a culminating point in a pleasart dinner at four o ' clock at Skinner ' s Hotel , Maidenhead Bridge . The weather having been satisfactory until the evening this arrangement
was carried out , and at a little after four the company , to the number of ninety-three , sat down to dinner in a large tent erected on the lawn at the rear of the hotel . The chair was taken by Bro . Douglass , VV . M . of the Royal Savoy , who was supported on his right hand by Bro . Scales , W . M . of the Metropolitan , and on the left by Bro .
Willing , I P . M . of the Savoy and P . M . of the Metropolitan ; the vice-chairs being occupied by Bro . Side and Bro . Stiles . The men 11 was good , but the larger gathering than was expected appeared to be a strain on the host's resources , as the waiters were certainly too few for the number of
guests . At the conclusion of the dinner , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the two Worshipful Masters presiding . "The Oueen and the Craft" and "H . R . H . the Prince of WaIes ~ VLW . G . M ., ( lie Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " were proposed by Bro . DOUGLASS , and , as usual , were air dirtily received .
Bro . SCALES then proposed "The Health of the Pro G . M ., Earl of Carnarvon ; the Dep . CM ., Earl of Lathom ; and the rest of the Grand Ollicers , Present and Past , " coupled with the name of Bro . Clark , Asst . G . Purst ., who responded . "The Health of Bro . Douglass , VV . M . of the Royal Savoy Lodge , and that of Bro . Scales , VV . M . of the
Metropolitan Lodge , was proposed by Bro . WILLING , and responded to by the respective Masters . Bro . DOUGLASS then proposed the toast of "The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary of the two Lodges ;" and Bros . WILLING , MICHAEL , and STILES returned thanks . Bro . SCALES then proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " and Bros . HARCOURT and PEACUUM responded .
Bro . DOUGLASS proposed "The Indies , " to which Bro . STILES , " as the youngest bachelor present , " replied . "The Press" was proposed by Bro . WILLING , and Bros . MASSEY was heard in reply ; the proceedings being brought to a close by Bro . MICHAEL proposing " The Health of the Officers and Stewards . " During the dinner a selection of music was performed by a military band on the lawn .
Communique.
COMMUNIQUE .
VVe have elsewhere alluded to thc " memorial" of thc late lamented Prince Imperial , which his admirers naturally wish to erect in England . Had any facts been needed to strengthen our arguments , they would be found in the deeply-touching and moving recital , sent by Major-General Sir Evelyn Wood to the Times ot Wednesday last , and
which no one can read without the deepest emotion . VVe leave it to tell its own story to our readers , and will only remark that it offers a very melancholy commentary on an episode almost without its parallel in the history of the British army , but about which we think "the least said , the soonest mended . " " The attacking party numbered about 40 , of whom 12
followed the Prince , and either seven or eight were concerned immediately in his death . The Zulus , having nearly surrounded the party , fired and rushed on them as they were in the act of mounting . The Prince , not having succeeded in mounting , ran alongside of his horse until it broke away from him on the hither bank of the donga about 220 yards from the kraal where the party had off-saddled . The Prince
followed his horse into the donga until closely pressed by his pursuers . He turned upon them , in the words of the Zulus themselves , ' like a lion at bay . ' Struck down by an assegai inside thc left shoulder , he rushed at his nearest opponent , who fled out of the donga and got behind another Zulu , who coming up fired at the Prince when only ten yards from him .
The Prince returned the fire with his pistol and faced his now rapidly-increasing foes until menaced from his right rear and struck by another assegai . He regained the level spot on which he had first stood in the donga , where he was speedily surrounded . He then seized an assegai which had been thrown at him , for in struggling with his terrified
Communique.
horse his sword had fallen from its scabbard . He thus defended himself against seven or eight Zulus , who state they did not dare to close on him until , exhausted , he sank down on his hips . "N . B . — 'The above facts were elicited from the Zulus , who were examined separately on the scene of the attack ! , and out of sight of one another . "
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft f & asonro . WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 24 th inst ., at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham , when there were present Bros . Robt . H . Crowden , W . M . ; VV . F . Gardner , J . VV . ; H . D . Stead , Treasurer ; | . C . Woodrow , Secretary ; Thomas Perrin , S . D . ; M . Vizitelli , J . D . ; B . Fullwood , D . C ; J . B . Crump and James Crowden , Stewards ; J . Beckett , ' Tyler ; C . Crouch , P . M . ; P . G . Philps , VV . Lomas , J .
Hicks , S . Johnson , A . Bellis , and Arthur J . Druce . Bro . Stephen Johnson having proved himself in a very satisfactory manner worthy , was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the VV . M ., Bro . R . H . Crowden , after which ceremony Bro . A . Bellis was passed to the Second Degree . 'The lodge was duly closed and adjourned to the fourth Saturday in October , giving the brethren an opportunity of enjoying their holidays without interfering with their Masonic duties . 'There was no banquet .
HENRY MUGGERIDGE LODGE ( No . 1679 ' . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 24 th inst ., at the Prince George Hotel , Parkholme-road , Dalston . Present : Bros . James Lorkin , VV . M . ; Henry John , S . VV . ; Henry Leah , Sec . ; Arnold ( acting ) , S . D . ; Dyer , I . G . ; Marsh , Tyler ; E . F . Storr , P . M . ; Croger , " Hardroot , Foster , Stampfer , Arnold , Penney , Brown , Sandland ,
Clark , Crisp , Haines , and Street . Visitor : Bro . Charles Lorkin , 1524 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Penney was ably passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., and the ballot being unanimous in favour of Mr . Fitz John Crisp , he was duly initiated in the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . John , S . W ., proposed , Storr seconded
and Bro . , I . P . M ., , in accordance with notice of motion , " That the lodge be removed to Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , E . G ., subject to the permission of the M . W . G . M ., " which was carried unanimously . The brethren then adjourned to Masons' Hall to dine , presided over by thc VV . M . The banquet did great credit to the host , Bro . Wood , and the brethren passed a most pleasant evening . After the usual loyal toasts the enjoyment was
considerably enhanced by the vocal and instrumental abilities of Bros . Hardroot and Croger , the latter of whom is the author of the " Masonic Muse . " 'This lodge , which was consecrated in 1 S 77 , has made rapid strides , and bids fair to become one of the leading lodges . Having such able Masonic magnates as Bros . Henry Muggeridge , P . M . ; J . B . Scriven , P . M . ; E . F . Storr , P . M . ; Henry Leah , P . M . ; and A . II . Diaper , P . M ., among its members augurs a prosperous working future .
WOOL WICK . —Nelson Lodge ( Xo . 700 ) . —This excellent and prosperous lodge held its installation meeting on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , and notwithstanding the fact that there had been a quick succession of installations in the district , it was one of the most enthusiastic and enjoyable of the whole . Not only was it well attended , but the eclat with
which the proceedings were invested made it one that will long be remembered with pride and pleasure by both the members of the lodge and those who had the privilege of assisting at its consummation . The lodge was opened at half-past one p . m . precisely b y the VV . M ., Bro . John Warren , and even then a goodly array of Past Masters , brethren of the lodge , and visitors were present , for fame
had been busy , and it was whispered abroad that a treatwas in store in thc working of the installation ceremony b y Bro . Warren , who , at the lodges of instruction in the neighbourhood , had shown unmistakcable evidence of a Master's art , in that most important ceremonial . Thc onl y business before the lodge prior to the installation was the confirming of the minutes of thc last meeting , and that having been
successfullyaccomplished , Bro . John Wilkins , W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . Warren for the benefit of installation , and the usual ceremonies having been strictly adhered to , he was placed inthe chair of K . S . After being saluted he invested his officers as follows : Bros . E . B . Hobson , S . VV . ; G . Beaver , J . VV . ; T . Butt , P . M ., Treasurer ; C Norman , P . M .. Secretary ; J . H . Roberts , S . D . ; T .
Ovenden , J . D . ; Ross , I . G . ; VV . Bidgood , Organist ; C . Sweeting , D . C . ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . This important business having been accomplished , the Installing Officer , Bro . Warren , proceeded to deliver the three addresses , and although we are rather familiar with the many excellent workings of the Craft in this district , we may safely say that the eloquent and careful delivery of Bro . Warren has ,
in our experience , been seldom surpassed , a simultaneous burst of applause greeting the finish of the third address . Bro . Crawford , P . M ., then proposed that a vote of thanks should be given to Bro . Warren , and inscribed upon the minutes of the lodge , for the admirable manner in which he had carried out the duties of Installing Officer that day . Bro . F . Dawson , P . M ., seconded ; both brethren bearing
testimony to the excellence of Bro . Warren ' s work . After a brief reply from Bro . Warren , the VV . M . proceeded to present Bro . Warren with a Past Master's jewel of the value of ten guineas , voted him by the unanimous voice of the lodge as a token of the respect and regard in which he i . s held , and to mark the many valuable services he had rendered the lodge during his year of oflice . Bro . Warren briefly returned thanks , and then the lodge was closed in due form .
The banquet was partaken of at Bro . Hubbard s , the New Falcon , Gravesend , and it was one of those superb efforts of the cuisine for which the worthy host is so celebrated . 'The choice edibles of the season were plentifully served , the wines giving universal satisfaction . Among the company present besides those above mentioned were Bros . S . Goddard , P . M . 700 ; E . Bowles , P . M . 700 ; T . Ward , P . M . 700 ; N . Brown , VV . M . 13 ; VV . Moulder , W . M . S 29 ; E . Farwig , P . M . 180 ; VV . Cantle , P . M . 1441 ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 913 ; H . G . Picken ,
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.
" That in future years their annual gatherings should be held on the second Friday in July . " . On his putting the minutes for adoption , they were unanimously confirmed . The following officers were then appointed and invested for the vear ensuing :
Bro . R . D . Jones , W . M . 1224 Prov . S . G . W . „ T . F . Lucia , P . M Prov . J . G . W . „ VV . J . Nunn Prov . S . G . D . „ George Jeffreson Prov . J . G . D . „ Rev . J . J . Burton Prov . G . Chap . „ A . A . Bennett Prov . G . Reg . „ W . G . Cunnold Prov . G . S . of VV . ,, F . VV . Tewson Prov . G . A . D . C . „ C . F . Brown Prov . G . Swd . B . ., G . F . Crane Prov . G . Purst . ,, F , M . Mann Prov . G . Org . „ H . VVelham , P . M . ; Bro B . Gall , } PrQV G g ^ and Bro . C . Cooke , W . M . S
The vote for Prov . G . Treasurer resulted in the re-election of the VV . Bro . T . J . Huddleston , while Bro . VV . H . Lucia was re-appointed Prov . G . Secretary , and Bro . Syer , 93 6 , Prov . G . Tyler . Prov . G . Lodge was then adjourned , and the brethren attended Divine service at St . Peter's Church , Sudbury The Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , officiated , and very impressively intoned the service . The collection after the service resulted in the sum of £ 6 10 s . Sd ., which is to be presented to the St . Leonard's Hospital . The brethren afterwards returned to the lodge room , and
Prov . G . Lodge was resumed . The brethren then adjourned to the Rose and Crown , where an ample banquet was supplied . On the removal of the cloth , the Puov . G . M . proposed "The Health of Her Majesty the Queen , " and afterwards that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " which were most heartily received . The PROV . G . M . next called upon the brethren to drink " The Health of the Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and coupled the name of Bro . William Clarke , Asst . G . Purst ., with the
toast . . Bro . CLARKE having responded , Bro . the Rev . C . j . " MARTYN , P . D . G . M ., proposed the toast of "The Prov . G . M ., Bro . the Rt . Hon . Lord Waveney . " He referred in sympathetic terms to the accident that had lately befallen Bro . Lord Wavenej * . The toast was drunk witli enthusiasm .
Bro . the Rt . Hon . Lord WAVENEY tendered his thanks for the way in which the Deputy G . Master had introduced the toast , and for the manner in which the brethren had received it . He assured them that the sympathy invoked on hisbehalf was fully appreciated bv him . Thc P . G . M . next proposed "The Health of the Deputy CM ., " to which a hearty response was given . Bro . the Rev . C . J . MARTYN responded in suitable
terms . The remaining toasts comprised "The Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " to whicli Bros . Jones , P . S . G . W ., and Lucia , P . G . Sec , replied * , " The ' W . M . ' s of the Lodges of the Province , " replied to by Bro . Cooke , W . M . 1 S 23 ; "The Masonic Charities , " responded to by Bro . 'Terry ; "The Visitors , " to which Bro . Higgs replied ; "The Ladies , " responded to by Bro . Ardley ; and "The Masonic Press . " The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . H . Ashton , assisted by Bros . Cozens , Musgrave , and Hubbard .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Thursday last , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Lieut .-Col . John Creaton , Grand Treasurer , in the chair . 'There were also present Bros . Col . James Peters , Robert B . Webster , A . H .
Tattershall , C . H . Webb , Win . F . C . Moutrie , E . Letchworth , S . G . Foxall , J . A . Rucker , Arthur E . Gladwell , R . Spooner , G . Faulkner , F . | R . VV . Hedges ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of last meeting , and of the minutes of other committees for information , one petition was read , and the candidate placed on
the list for election in October . On the motion of Bro . E . LETCHWORTH , the salary of the drawing mistress , Mrs . Walker , was increased from £ 3 ° to £ Go a year . The Chairman was then authorised to sign cheques . On the recommendation of the House Committee £ 20 was voted to apprentice one of the ex-pupils , Louisa Surr .
Picnic Of The Chiltern Lodge, No. 1470, Dunstable.
PICNIC OF THE CHILTERN LODGE , No . 1470 , DUNSTABLE .
On Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., this lodge held a picnic in the beautiful grounds at Ashridge Park , when about eighty ladies and gentlemen availed themselves of the opportunity of being present . A party from London accompanied the W . M . ( Bro . John VVood ) to Tring , and were
conveyed from thence to the park in breaks . I'or the amusement of the party a quadrille band had been engaged , and dancing commenced early and was continued until the shades of evening had begun to close ; there were also lawn tennis , cricket , bowls , & c . At two o ' clock an excellent luncheon was served , the gay colours of the ladies' costumes adding very much to the
pretty effect of an open air repast . Among those present were Bro . John Wood , W . M ., and Mrs . VVood ; Bro . McLean , S . W ., and Mrs . McLean ; Bro . Crewe , J . W ., and Mrs . Crewe ; Bro . Farley , S . D ., * Bro . Gladwell , J . D ., and Mrs . Gladwell ; Bro . Howell , P . M . ; Bro . Randall , P . M . and Secretary ; Bro . Saunders ; Bro . Major Benning and the Misses Benning ; Bro .
Capt . Gillies and Mrs . Gillies ; Bro . Dr . Spokes and Miss Spokes ; Bro . Dr . Morcombe and Mrs . Morcombe ; Mr . and Mrs . Crichton Benning ; Mr . Laurie , Mr . Stokes , Mr . Hunt ; Bro . T . M . Denne and the Misses Denne ; Mr . and the Misses Chester ; Bro . King , P . M . St . Barnabas ; Bro .
Willis , VV . M . St . Barnabas ; Bro . Poynter , P . M . St . Barnabas , P . P . G . J . W . Bucks and Berks ; Bro . R . Cutler and Mrs . Cutler ; the Rev . Mr . Cutler ; Bro . Coleman and Mrs . Coleman , and Miss Burton ; Bro . Walter Howard , and others . The day was very fine , and the whole of the arrange-
Picnic Of The Chiltern Lodge, No. 1470, Dunstable.
ments were capitally carried out , and a most enjoyable day was spent , the general desire being that the picnic should be held annually .
Summer Festival Of The Metropolitan Lodge, No. 1507, And The Royal Savoy Lodge, No. 1774.
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE METROPOLITAN LODGE , No . 1507 , AND THE ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1774 .
The summer festival of these lodges was held on Wednesday , the 28 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . C . J . Scales , VV . M . of the former , and Bro . John Douglass , W . M . of the Royal Savoy , at Skinner ' s Hotel , Maidenhead Bridge . The Stewards on the occasion were Bros . F . H . Clemow , S . VV . ; J . L . Jones , J . W . ; J . Willing , I . P . M ., Treas . ;
T . J . Hyland , S . D . ; W . Cook , J . D . ; G . H . Deller , I . C ; A . Holt , D . C ; J . VV . Smith , A . D . C ; VV . Jaques , W . S . ; W . Read , A . W . S . ; F . VV . Siliis , Org . ; VV . R . A . Cole , H . Dickey , J . C Smith , F . Dovey , A . Verdin , H . Hoare , J . Hone , F . Johnson , VV . Ponton , and VV . M . Stiles , Hon . Secretary . Among those present as visitors we noticed Bros . Gilbert ,
P . M . 132 G ; R . Turner , P . M . 795 ; Chas . Harcourt , 1319 ; Hyland , W . M . 201 , P . G . S . Herts . ; Peagrim , New South Wales ; Seymour , Domatic Lodge ; Walker , Sec . 733 ; Durville , W . Clarke , Asst . G . Purs . England , and P . G . D . C . Suffolk ; H . Levy , E . C Massey ( Freemason ); and others . There are few , if any , of the hard woiked inhabitants of our " little village " who do not enjoy a summer's dav in
the country , when carking care is thrown aside and the mind is made up to take in the delights of fresh air and beautiful scenery ; and it will , therefore be readily imagined that it was not without p leasure that we received the W . M . ' s invitation , in the kindest of notes from thc courteous Secretary , Bro . Stiles , to journey with the brethren to Maidenhead , orCookham , by an early train , to spend a day
in viewing the beauties of Cliveden , or in driving about the charming neighbourhood , or enjoying the lazy luxury of being taken for a row on the river . Such was the programme of the active amusements of the day , to be brought to a culminating point in a pleasart dinner at four o ' clock at Skinner ' s Hotel , Maidenhead Bridge . The weather having been satisfactory until the evening this arrangement
was carried out , and at a little after four the company , to the number of ninety-three , sat down to dinner in a large tent erected on the lawn at the rear of the hotel . The chair was taken by Bro . Douglass , VV . M . of the Royal Savoy , who was supported on his right hand by Bro . Scales , W . M . of the Metropolitan , and on the left by Bro .
Willing , I P . M . of the Savoy and P . M . of the Metropolitan ; the vice-chairs being occupied by Bro . Side and Bro . Stiles . The men 11 was good , but the larger gathering than was expected appeared to be a strain on the host's resources , as the waiters were certainly too few for the number of
guests . At the conclusion of the dinner , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the two Worshipful Masters presiding . "The Oueen and the Craft" and "H . R . H . the Prince of WaIes ~ VLW . G . M ., ( lie Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " were proposed by Bro . DOUGLASS , and , as usual , were air dirtily received .
Bro . SCALES then proposed "The Health of the Pro G . M ., Earl of Carnarvon ; the Dep . CM ., Earl of Lathom ; and the rest of the Grand Ollicers , Present and Past , " coupled with the name of Bro . Clark , Asst . G . Purst ., who responded . "The Health of Bro . Douglass , VV . M . of the Royal Savoy Lodge , and that of Bro . Scales , VV . M . of the
Metropolitan Lodge , was proposed by Bro . WILLING , and responded to by the respective Masters . Bro . DOUGLASS then proposed the toast of "The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary of the two Lodges ;" and Bros . WILLING , MICHAEL , and STILES returned thanks . Bro . SCALES then proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " and Bros . HARCOURT and PEACUUM responded .
Bro . DOUGLASS proposed "The Indies , " to which Bro . STILES , " as the youngest bachelor present , " replied . "The Press" was proposed by Bro . WILLING , and Bros . MASSEY was heard in reply ; the proceedings being brought to a close by Bro . MICHAEL proposing " The Health of the Officers and Stewards . " During the dinner a selection of music was performed by a military band on the lawn .
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COMMUNIQUE .
VVe have elsewhere alluded to thc " memorial" of thc late lamented Prince Imperial , which his admirers naturally wish to erect in England . Had any facts been needed to strengthen our arguments , they would be found in the deeply-touching and moving recital , sent by Major-General Sir Evelyn Wood to the Times ot Wednesday last , and
which no one can read without the deepest emotion . VVe leave it to tell its own story to our readers , and will only remark that it offers a very melancholy commentary on an episode almost without its parallel in the history of the British army , but about which we think "the least said , the soonest mended . " " The attacking party numbered about 40 , of whom 12
followed the Prince , and either seven or eight were concerned immediately in his death . The Zulus , having nearly surrounded the party , fired and rushed on them as they were in the act of mounting . The Prince , not having succeeded in mounting , ran alongside of his horse until it broke away from him on the hither bank of the donga about 220 yards from the kraal where the party had off-saddled . The Prince
followed his horse into the donga until closely pressed by his pursuers . He turned upon them , in the words of the Zulus themselves , ' like a lion at bay . ' Struck down by an assegai inside thc left shoulder , he rushed at his nearest opponent , who fled out of the donga and got behind another Zulu , who coming up fired at the Prince when only ten yards from him .
The Prince returned the fire with his pistol and faced his now rapidly-increasing foes until menaced from his right rear and struck by another assegai . He regained the level spot on which he had first stood in the donga , where he was speedily surrounded . He then seized an assegai which had been thrown at him , for in struggling with his terrified
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horse his sword had fallen from its scabbard . He thus defended himself against seven or eight Zulus , who state they did not dare to close on him until , exhausted , he sank down on his hips . "N . B . — 'The above facts were elicited from the Zulus , who were examined separately on the scene of the attack ! , and out of sight of one another . "
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft f & asonro . WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 24 th inst ., at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham , when there were present Bros . Robt . H . Crowden , W . M . ; VV . F . Gardner , J . VV . ; H . D . Stead , Treasurer ; | . C . Woodrow , Secretary ; Thomas Perrin , S . D . ; M . Vizitelli , J . D . ; B . Fullwood , D . C ; J . B . Crump and James Crowden , Stewards ; J . Beckett , ' Tyler ; C . Crouch , P . M . ; P . G . Philps , VV . Lomas , J .
Hicks , S . Johnson , A . Bellis , and Arthur J . Druce . Bro . Stephen Johnson having proved himself in a very satisfactory manner worthy , was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the VV . M ., Bro . R . H . Crowden , after which ceremony Bro . A . Bellis was passed to the Second Degree . 'The lodge was duly closed and adjourned to the fourth Saturday in October , giving the brethren an opportunity of enjoying their holidays without interfering with their Masonic duties . 'There was no banquet .
HENRY MUGGERIDGE LODGE ( No . 1679 ' . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 24 th inst ., at the Prince George Hotel , Parkholme-road , Dalston . Present : Bros . James Lorkin , VV . M . ; Henry John , S . VV . ; Henry Leah , Sec . ; Arnold ( acting ) , S . D . ; Dyer , I . G . ; Marsh , Tyler ; E . F . Storr , P . M . ; Croger , " Hardroot , Foster , Stampfer , Arnold , Penney , Brown , Sandland ,
Clark , Crisp , Haines , and Street . Visitor : Bro . Charles Lorkin , 1524 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Penney was ably passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., and the ballot being unanimous in favour of Mr . Fitz John Crisp , he was duly initiated in the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . John , S . W ., proposed , Storr seconded
and Bro . , I . P . M ., , in accordance with notice of motion , " That the lodge be removed to Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , E . G ., subject to the permission of the M . W . G . M ., " which was carried unanimously . The brethren then adjourned to Masons' Hall to dine , presided over by thc VV . M . The banquet did great credit to the host , Bro . Wood , and the brethren passed a most pleasant evening . After the usual loyal toasts the enjoyment was
considerably enhanced by the vocal and instrumental abilities of Bros . Hardroot and Croger , the latter of whom is the author of the " Masonic Muse . " 'This lodge , which was consecrated in 1 S 77 , has made rapid strides , and bids fair to become one of the leading lodges . Having such able Masonic magnates as Bros . Henry Muggeridge , P . M . ; J . B . Scriven , P . M . ; E . F . Storr , P . M . ; Henry Leah , P . M . ; and A . II . Diaper , P . M ., among its members augurs a prosperous working future .
WOOL WICK . —Nelson Lodge ( Xo . 700 ) . —This excellent and prosperous lodge held its installation meeting on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , and notwithstanding the fact that there had been a quick succession of installations in the district , it was one of the most enthusiastic and enjoyable of the whole . Not only was it well attended , but the eclat with
which the proceedings were invested made it one that will long be remembered with pride and pleasure by both the members of the lodge and those who had the privilege of assisting at its consummation . The lodge was opened at half-past one p . m . precisely b y the VV . M ., Bro . John Warren , and even then a goodly array of Past Masters , brethren of the lodge , and visitors were present , for fame
had been busy , and it was whispered abroad that a treatwas in store in thc working of the installation ceremony b y Bro . Warren , who , at the lodges of instruction in the neighbourhood , had shown unmistakcable evidence of a Master's art , in that most important ceremonial . Thc onl y business before the lodge prior to the installation was the confirming of the minutes of thc last meeting , and that having been
successfullyaccomplished , Bro . John Wilkins , W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . Warren for the benefit of installation , and the usual ceremonies having been strictly adhered to , he was placed inthe chair of K . S . After being saluted he invested his officers as follows : Bros . E . B . Hobson , S . VV . ; G . Beaver , J . VV . ; T . Butt , P . M ., Treasurer ; C Norman , P . M .. Secretary ; J . H . Roberts , S . D . ; T .
Ovenden , J . D . ; Ross , I . G . ; VV . Bidgood , Organist ; C . Sweeting , D . C . ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . This important business having been accomplished , the Installing Officer , Bro . Warren , proceeded to deliver the three addresses , and although we are rather familiar with the many excellent workings of the Craft in this district , we may safely say that the eloquent and careful delivery of Bro . Warren has ,
in our experience , been seldom surpassed , a simultaneous burst of applause greeting the finish of the third address . Bro . Crawford , P . M ., then proposed that a vote of thanks should be given to Bro . Warren , and inscribed upon the minutes of the lodge , for the admirable manner in which he had carried out the duties of Installing Officer that day . Bro . F . Dawson , P . M ., seconded ; both brethren bearing
testimony to the excellence of Bro . Warren ' s work . After a brief reply from Bro . Warren , the VV . M . proceeded to present Bro . Warren with a Past Master's jewel of the value of ten guineas , voted him by the unanimous voice of the lodge as a token of the respect and regard in which he i . s held , and to mark the many valuable services he had rendered the lodge during his year of oflice . Bro . Warren briefly returned thanks , and then the lodge was closed in due form .
The banquet was partaken of at Bro . Hubbard s , the New Falcon , Gravesend , and it was one of those superb efforts of the cuisine for which the worthy host is so celebrated . 'The choice edibles of the season were plentifully served , the wines giving universal satisfaction . Among the company present besides those above mentioned were Bros . S . Goddard , P . M . 700 ; E . Bowles , P . M . 700 ; T . Ward , P . M . 700 ; N . Brown , VV . M . 13 ; VV . Moulder , W . M . S 29 ; E . Farwig , P . M . 180 ; VV . Cantle , P . M . 1441 ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 913 ; H . G . Picken ,