The Masonic Exhibition At Shanklin, Isle Of Wight.

THE MASONIC EXHIBITION AT SHANKLIN , ISLE OF WIGHT .

At a meeting of the Chine Lodge , No . 1 SS 4 , held at the Masonic Hall , Shanklin , on Thursday evening , the 22 nd inst ., the following were present : Bros . Alfred Greenham , W . M . ; John Bailey , I . P . M . ; F . Cooper , acting S . W . ; F . Rayner , J . W . ; L . Colenutt , Sec ; C . H . Moorman , S . D . ; A . F . Swayne , J . D . ; VV . Deeks , D . C . ; J . W .

Cantelow , I . G . ; VV . j . Mew , Tyler ; Mark Linfield , P . M . ; Middleton , Org . ; Boehme , A . H . Brown , and T . H . I . Petherick , P . M . 551 . The lodge having been opened , Mr . Richard Young and Mr . G . H . Matthews were introduced separately and initiated by the VV . M . according to ancient form . The charge was given by Bro . M . Linfield , P . M ., after which the lodge was closed , and the members adjourned to the banqueting

room , where , arter the banquet , the usual loyal toasts were given from the chair . The W . M ., Bro . ALFRED GHEENIIAM , rose and said : — Brethren , in proposing " The Health of the Two Initiates this Evening , " I do so with great pleasure , independent of being the Master of the lodge and their proposer . What the immediate effect of their initiation is I will leave them to express ; but I will dwell for a few moments on the future

impressions Masonry will have on them . Some are introduced into its mysteries , and are for a time impressed with the beauty of its ritual , and the lofty conception of its language . These impressions are , however , generally of a superficial character , and fail entirely to grasp or comprehend the great principles on which it is founded , and their identification with Masonry is but of a nominal character , seeing that such members never join a Iodge , and cease to

belong to the one in which they were initiated . Others I have seen , and I am proud torecall them to my memory , on whom the influence has been great and progressive . Thoroughly imbuing themselves with the spirit of Alasonry and catching up wilh enthusiasm the hidden mysteries of fraternal feeling , which makes strangers akin to us in a moment , they develope the very essence of Masonry , which is working with such beneficial results throughout the

civilised world , and what is felt and appreciated by the community at large ; finds a more emphasised application in the limited sphere of our own locality . Wherever this is fully felt and appreciated , it largely conduces to the success of a Iodge by promoting harmony , and ripening the broad feeling of fraternal regard into personal friendships , which , I trust , will ever be valued by us all , and not weakened by any of us forgetting the elementarv principles of

our Order—acting on the Square . VVe have to drink to the health of two initiates whom we are proud to welcome amongst us , and whose associations with intellectual pursuits will develope , I trust , in them an interest to extend their researches into the science of Freemasonry . It speaks well for the future of ,, this lodge that , amid the many difficulties vve have had to contend with , there has been a slow accession of strength , and this year it has been

so rapid that it is likely to equal the year when most of us vvere initiated . I know that I have trespassed on the time of tbe members since my installation by the large amount of work to transact , and that you were fairly entitled to a vacation . In calling this special lodge , it has been with the motive of having two more members on whom I could rely for a large amount of help in arranging for our exhibition . I am sure that some of you havc failed to

appreciate the immense amount of work there is in connection with it . The last similar exhibition , at Worcester , was undertaken by the province and restricted to Masons and their friends , and 1 have it on the authority of the Provincial Grand Secretary of Worcester , that had it been open to the public , as ours will be , thousands of shillings could have been taken . I am proud of the help I have received in many quarters . I am proud that 1 have at my

disposal the services of the largest exhibitors in the world , and the greatest archaeological talent in England to illustrate the catalogue . VVe shall have an exhibition that Shanklin may well be proud of when we consider that the most ancient , the most valuable , and the rarest of articles of Masonry will be open to public view . To ladies and gentlemen of culture , this will be a splendid opportunity of studying some of the exoteric

portions of Masonry ; it will be an intellectual treat never equalled in the Isle of Wight , and , perhaps , never again to occur . It will afford ^ to the close observer some idea of the peculiarities connected with Masonry , in times gone by , in other countries than our own . 1 know this is regarded as a very ambiiious undertaking , but , whatever my personal ambitious dreams may be , they are buried in the cradle of their birth—the innermost recesses of my own

mind ; but my ambitious ideas for this lodge being of a somewhat public character—though , perhaps , not inseparable from my Masonic career—requiring the co-operation of others , I feel no hesitation , nor havc I ever done so , in placing them fully before you , and if the full measure of success of those designs fall short in the end , we shall , at least , attain it in a greater degree from the higher altitude of our aim . I look forward with a confident hope to a

magnificent success , which will redound to the honour of every member who takes part in it ; for , recollect , the exhibition will form part of the history of Freemasonry , and our catalogues as a text book for years to come . The name of the Chine Lodge will live in the annals of Masonry and Rain a world-wide reputation , and , I trust , svhen the time for actual work approaches , I shall be loyally supported by all .

Ihe Loving Cup was then passed round , and "The Health of the Initiates " was drunk with much enthusiasm . Bro . R . YOUNG , in an eloquent reply , alluded to the desire he had always felt to become a Mason , and , however new the mysteries of Masonry might be , Masonry itself was old to him ; for generations back his family had been connected with it . The principles of Freemasonry had developed in his heart a deep and religious feeling , which had

much to do with developing those kindly fraternal feelings so characteristic of Masonry , and he hoped to become a useful member of the Crait , helping the Master in his approaching undertaking , and promoting hereafter the interests of the lodge . Bro . MATTHEWS also responded lo the toast of " The Newly-Initiated , " and remarked that Bro . Young's

elaborate speech had left him very little to say . With regard to his initiation , he felt he vvas only cementing old ties , as his most immediate friends were members of the lodge , and he had , through his relation with them in connection with his particular business , always maintained an interest in their welfare . He hoped he should be a useful member ,

The Masonic Exhibition At Shanklin, Isle Of Wight.

and be able , in his present position , more ably to assist the VV . M . in his arduous duties in getting out the catalogue for the forthcoming exhibition . Speaking Masonically , hc hoped to be able to " compass " some of the great mysteries of Freemasonry , and , although at present a rough stone , by the use of the " mallet and chisel , " he hoped they would be able to smooth off some of the rough exterior , and place him somewhat on the " square . " He thanked them very much for their kind expressions of fellowship .

Masonic Picnic Of The Everton Lodge, No. 823.

MASONIC PICNIC OF THE EVERTON LODGE , No . 823 .

The membersof the above lodge , with their lady friends , numbering about 200 , left Lime-street Station for Overton Hills , Frodsham , at 10 . 30 a . m . on Thursday , the 22 nd inst . The weather at starting was not very promising , owing to a downfall of rain and the threatening appearance of the weather , but the party , nothing daunted , and

determined to rally round their newly-installed and much esteemed W . M ., Bro . John Galley , assembled in the numbers indicated . Shortly after the arrival of the patty at Overton Hills , the weather cleared up and remained beautifully fine all day . Frodsham was reached about half-past eleven o'clock , and the party , as is their custom , at once repaired to the village churce , by permission of the vicar , and were addressed by Bro . the Rev . Dr . Hyde , 10 S 6 , on their

profession as Freemasons , and more especially on the "building of the Temple of old . " Afterwards the brethren left for "Bell Mont , " where all arrangements had been made for the comfort of the party by the proprietor , Mr . Rigby . Amongst those present to assist the W . M . were Bros . Councillor John Houlding , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; John Beesley , P . M ., P . G . | . D . ; R . H . Webster , I . P . M . ; Iohn M . King , P . M ., D . C . ; 1 . Boyle ,

P . M . ; Thomas H . Carefull , P . M . ; VV . Brassey , P . M . ; VV . Maddox , j . W . ; H . M . Molyneux , P . M . ; R . S . Milne , Secretary ; R . T . Britten , S . D . ; Scurr , J . S . ; Kite , J . S . ; Guilbert , J . S . ; and others . A very interesting programme had been arranged by Bro . R . S . Milne , the indefatigable Pic-nic Secretary , consisting of songs , dances , and other entertainments , which were carried out most successfully under the direction of Bro .

Middleton , some of the brethren enjoying themselves rambling about the hills and visiting the various objects of interest , that part of the country abounding in most beautiful scenery . Bros . Webster , P . M ., and Carefull , P . M ., acted as Masters of the Ceremonies . An efficient band accompanied the party , and contributed much to the day ' s pleasure , which was reluctantly brought to a close at nine p . m .,

when the party left for home , arriving at Lime-street at ten p m . The catering of Mr . Rigby was perfect , a plentiful supply being skillfully served out , under the direction of Bros . Casey , Scurr , and Kite , who were ably assisted by about 2001 the brethren , and some of the ladies , under tbe direction of Mrs . VV . Brassey . The installation and its customary pic-nic have proved most successful .

Scarborough Freemasons' Picnic.

SCARBOROUGH FREEMASONS' PICNIC .

The members of the three Masonic lodges at Scarborough—the Old Globe , No . 200 ; the Denison , No . 1428 ; and the Leopold , No . 1760—on Saturday , the 24 th inst ., held their annual picnic . Ganton , the interesting and picturesque seat o £ bro . Sir C . Legard , Bart ., was chosen as the rendezvous , and thither the brethren , their wives ,

children , and friends repaired ( owing to some occult reason ) in but sparse numbers . I'he weather was beautifully fine , the arrangements devised and carried out by an experienced Committee ( of whom Bros . J . R . Dippie and thc Rev . D . Amos were the ruling spirits ) were most complete , and it must be a source of mutual reproach and recrimination among the absentees that the attendance was not larger .

Nevertheless , those who had embraced the opportunity cf spending an afternoon under such happy and hospitable auspices were well rewarded . Various held and rural games were indulged in with hearty zest , the leading feature perhaps of the " outing" being a cricket match played between teams selected b y Bros . Dippie and the Rev . D . Amos respectively . The worthy host was included in the

latter ' s eleven , and his well-played score of 74 secured for his side a one-innings victory . In one or two instances it must be recorded that the participants were absolute tyros at the game , and their gyrations in the field added considerably , if not to the enlightenment , at least to the amusement , of the onlookers . A capital tea . was provided on the ground by Bro . J . J . Bishop , of the Star Hotel .

Annual Picnic Of The Candour Lodge, No. 337.

ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE CANDOUR LODGE , NO . 337 .

Un Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., the members of this lodge held their annual picnic , the place selected being the Dukeries . The party—Si in number—were conveyed from Saddleworth Station in three saloon carriages , starting at half-past seven in the morning . At Stalybridge they were

taken in hand by the M . S . and L . Railway , and they went round by Guide Bridge and through Woodhead on to Worksop , which they reached at half-past ten , having been three hours on the journey . At Worksop they alighted , and were then conveyed in waggonettes to the Dukeries . This entailed an hour or two ' s further riding , for the distance was 30 miles . At Welbeck Park the paity lunched , and after taking a hurried survey of the beautiful scenerv . thev

started again in waggonettes for Worksop , and on arrival they sat down to an excellent repast , provided at the Lion Hotel . They left Worksop by train at eight o'clock , and arrived at Saddleworth Station at half-past eleven . The day was fine throughout , the company was pleasant , and the scenery grand , and the out was therefore thoroughly enjoyed . The party were riding in the train and waggonettes altogether about nine hours .

West Indies.

West Indies .

TRINIDAD . —Hervey Lodge ( No . 1788 ) . Presentation to Bro . P . A . Inniss , I . P . M . —At a regular meeting of this lodge , held in the lodge rooms , St . Ann's-road , 17 th June , bro . Innis was presented with a gold Past Master ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , London ) in token of the appreciation felt by the brethren for his useful services to the lodge , and his

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zeal for Freemasonry in general . A letter from Bro . VV . R . Prizgar , the senior P . M . of the lodge , was read by the Secretary , Bro . C . B . Loreilhe , regretting his inability tn attend the meeting on account of suffering from a rheumatic attack , which confined him to his bed . He congratulated the brethren on their generosity and gratitude t > Bro . P . A . Inniss , I . P . M ., and expatiated at great length on the merits of that brother .

The Worshipful Master , Bro . A . B . Warner , in presenting the jewel , said that in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Prizgar , the senior P . M . of the lodge , who was deputed to present it , it devolved on bim to perform the pleasant office . He felt very great pleasure in say ing lhat from his early connection witb the Order , fourteen years ago , he found Bro . Inniss a M . M ., and from that

time until now he could testify to the untiring zeal with which that brother devoted his attention , and the readiness with which he always acquiesced when called upon to do his part for the good of the Drder . In pinning on the jewel 10 the left breast of the brother , in the name of the brethren , he wished him long life to wear it , with honour to himself and credit to the Craft .

Bro . Inniss , in response , expressed the great satisfaction he felt in accepting the jewel , and also thanked Bros . Prizgar and Warner for the very kind remarks they made regarding him . He said that from his earliest connection with the Order he felt a love for the Institution , and he always experienced great pleasure when engaged in anything that could benefit the Craft , and that , although he often encountered obstacles , his ardour assisted him

easily to surmount them with the aid of T . G . A . O . T . U . He said that he would not tire the brethren ' with a retrospect of his Masonic career , but would confine his remarks to the Hervey Lodge in particular . He was happy to say that his connection with the Hervey Lodge had been very pleasant and satisfactory , and if he had laboured hard , it was in hope of reward which sweetens lanour , and his reward had been manifold . Seven years ago he had the

honour ot being one of the founders of the lodge , he also had the honour of being its first Treasurer , and managed with the kind aid of zealous brethren to work it up to a prosperous issue . He next had the honour of accepting the seat of Junior Warden for three successive years , and was afterwards unanimously elected to the chair of K . S ., the highest office that the lodge could confer , and now came this tangible gift of a Past Master ' s jewel to crown thc whole ;

a tribute which he hoped to be ab ' e with pride to hand down to his posterity . On the whole he must say that it was very pleasing to say that , although the Hervey Lodjjc was the youngest of her sister lodges in Trinidad , she had behaved so well , and progressed so nicely , that she actually presented an example to her sisters , and she at that moment stood second to none . One feature in particular he would take notice of was

that the Hervey Lodge could congratulate herself that she had never had any disputes with which to worry the Grand Secretary , and this spoke volumes in favour of her members . He concluded by thanking the members generally for the kind sentiments they expressed towards him , and expressed his best wishes lor their welfare and prosperity . Bro . W . D . Gray , P . S . W . of the lodge , R . W . M . of

Lodge Eastern Star , No . 36 S , S . K ., said that he felt much pleasure in being present to witness the presentation to P . M . Bro . Inniss . He made a resume of various circumstances during the past history of the lodge in connection with that brother , and he said that if the Hervey Lodge was now in a prominent position it was greatly due to the exertions of Bro . Inniss , and the gift was richly merited by him . A royal plaudit was then awarded to Bro . Inniss , I . P . M .,

to which he responded in very appropriate terms . After the conclusion ol the other business of the lodge , the lodge was closed , and the brethren , among whom were many welcome visitors from the various sister lodges , retired to the ante-room , and , after partaking of some refreshments , retired out doors to display some choice fireworks . All expressed themselves thoroughly satisfied with the evening ' s proceedings , and retired to their respective homes gratified . The weather was most favourable to the

occasion . BERMUDA . —Broad Arrow Lodge ( No . 1890 ) . —On the ist inst . a regular meeting of this lodge was held in its lodge rooms at St . George ' s . 'Ihere were present Bros . Alexander Smith , W . M . ; James Smith , P . M . ; Surgeon H . J . Barnes , S . W . ; J . H . Kobertiun , J . VV . ; Rev . F . J . F . Lighlbourn , Chap . ; J . Inkerman Smith , Sec . and Org . ; G . Switsur , S . D . ; T . Bullock , j . D . ; and

a large number of members and visiting brethren . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of previous meeting confirmed , two candidates were balloted for and accepted , one of whom , being present , was introduced and initiated in the Degree of K . A . by Bro . James Smith , P . M . Bros . H . Guest and W . Daniels , both uf H . M . York and Lancaster Regt ., were raised to the Sublime Degree of A 1 . A 1 ., the ceremony being performed by the VV . M . in

excellent style . This being the first meeting in the new half-year , the accounts for the past six months were read , which showed a balance to the credit of the lodge of £ oj , after all bills had been paid . During that time 12 candidates had been initiated , and two petitions were on the lodge books for acceptance . The W . M . congratulated the lodge on the success of this half-year , which had already proved more successful than any previous year since thc

formation of tie lodge . The ludge had had its difficulties to contend with ; but now he thought he could clearly see a prosperous future before it . The consecration of the Royal lidward Chapter , No . ISIJO , to be attached to the Broad Arrow Lodge—the charter for which had been received—would shortly take place , and from the interest shown in by the members of the lodge , he had no doubt the chapter would meet with the same success which the

lodge had done . The W . M . informed them that he was about to leave Bermuda for a three months' tour in Canada , and he trusted to return to them in better health and with increased ability to labour for the Craft . After thc closing of the lodge , the brethren sat down to supper , where a very pleasant time was spent . After the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts , and to the newly initiated

and raised brethren , had been drunk , Bro . Higinbothom , P . M . 200 ( S . C ) , said it gave him great pleasure in being permitted to propose " Thc Health of the VV . M ., " because of the very cordial relations which existed between his lodge and the Broad Arrow . He h jped the W . M . would enjoy his trip , and return with renewed health to the Iodge .