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MoLellan invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . E . T . David I . P . M ., R . Scale S . W ., William Francis J . W ., James Jones Chaplain , J . Herd man Treasurer , W . Jones Secretary , R . Connibear S . D ., W . H . Morgan J . D ., R . Emlyn Jones Inner Guard , T . C . Forrester D . C , D . J . Williams Organist , F . W . Nioholls Steward , A . D . Webster Tyler . In addition to tho members of the

Lodge there were present : —Bros . Marmadnke Tennant D . P . G . M ., Hughes P . M . 1753 , J . A . Leyshon , T . R . Hunt , H . F . Clarke 883 , L . Jenkins , M . G . Roberts , J . L . Jenkins , T . 0 . Williams , Jno . Lewis , D . Roberts W . M . 36 , and among the company were the following Paat Masters of the Lodge : —Bros . John Hemming Past Provincial Grand Registrar , L . Behu , J . C . Coath , T . B . Boucher . Afc the close

of tbe Lodge the brethren repaired to the Wyndbam Arms Hotel , where a banquet was well served by Mr . and Mrs . Jones , to which about fifty sat down . After discussion of the repast the usual Masonio toasts were given , interspersed with some excellent vocalism , the singers being ably accompanied by Bro . D . T . Williams on the pianoforte .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805

THE ordinary meeting of thia Lodge waa held on Tnesday , 19 fch ult ., at tbe Bromley Vestry Hall , Bow Road , E ., when there were present Bros . Tom Green W . M ., W . Maxfield Mead S . W ., George E . Ward J . W ., John Collier Treasurer , William J . Roberts Secretary , John Bussey J . D ., W . Home D . C , G . H . Fennell Assistant D . C , A . S . Bird Steward , Ben . Johnson I . P . M . and J . Bailey P . M . ; also Bros .

George W . Holmes , T . W . Pealling jun ., J . D . Walker , D . T . Blanchard , James Absalom , F . Thornton , S . Moss , J . Chinnery , F . Marriott , H . W . Boorer , R . J . Boorer , G . J . Burrowes , J . R . Jennings , J . Boorer , W . G . Sbadroke , George Ives , and C . Hopson . Among the Visitors were Bros . C J . D'Oyley Mears P . M . 1076 and 299 , F . H . Gouoh W . M . 781 , C . Chivera 65 , James Spragga S . D . 865 , J . J .

Tyler 898 . The Lodge was opened promptly and in due form , and after the confirmation of the minutes the Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bros . Absalom and Blanchard were examined . Lodge opened in third degree , and Bros . Absalom and Blanchard were entrusted with the sublime degree of M . M . Lodge resumed

to the first degree , Bros . J . P . Jennings and G . J . Burrows answered the usual questions , and were advanced to the degree of F . C The Charity Jewel , which waa unanimously voted by the Lodge at the last nueting , was now presented to Bro . Johnson by the W . M ., on behalf of the brethren . After the Lodge waa closed the evening was spent in harmony , to whioh Bros . Bussey , Spraggs , Thornton , H . Boorer , and Burrows contributed capital songs , being accompanied at the piano by Bro . Percy Jaokman , the Organist .

ROYAL CLARENCE LODGE . No . 1823

THE anniversary of the consecration of thia Lodge was celebrated on Wedneaday , the 20 th ult ., the opportunity being taken to combine with it the annual banquet , postponed from the installation night iu consequence of the lamented death of Prince Albert Victor , K . G ., & o . After the opening of the Lodge , the Secretary read a letter from Bro . Tracy Provincial Grand Secretary , announcing the

acceptance of the invitation given by the Lodge at Felixstowe in the following communication from the Provincial Graud Master , " I sball be very pleased to hold the Provincial Grand Lodge at Clare

next year , a notification which waa heartily welcomed . At the banquet the Worshipful Master waa supported by Bro . the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , tho Immediate Paab Master , and a largo proportion of the Officers and Membera of tho Lodge .

UNITY LODGE , No . 18 G 8

fpHE annual pio ^ nio iu connection with this Lodge took place on ¦ X Thursday , tho 21 st ult . Giaburu , iu the picturesque neighbourhood of Ribblosdale , was the place selected , and a goodly number of Craftsmen with their lady friends turned up . Tlie journey was made by saloon coaches , aud on arrival luncheon waa served at the Kibblesdalo Arms , at eleven o ' clock . A stroll was afterwards made

in Gisburn Park and Grounds , aud later a drive to Bolton for Bolton Hall and Gardens and Sawley Abbey was much enjoyed . After tea , partaken of at Gisburn , a successful photographic group of the party was taken by Mr . J . Wrigley , and tracks were mado for homo . The outing was most thoroughly enjoyed by all who went . One incident

of the day should not be overlooked . During tho drive to Bolton the carriages had to be loft for a time , so that Bolton Hall could be viewed . The pedestrian journey necessitated tho crossing of the river Ribble , aud at a narrow aud shallow part of the stream , to save

a walk of two inilea to tho plank bridgo , the cavaliers waded through with their fairer friends in thoir anna . The heroic conduct of tbe ladies under tha circumstances waa worthy of every commendation .

GALLERY LODGE , No , 1928

# \ N Saturday , tho 30 th ulfc ., about eighty membera of this Lodge und their lady friends wore entertained at Ffcnley Park , noar Ijnddford , by Baron Henry do Worms , M . P ., aud Baroness do Worm- ? , on tho occasion of their annual picnic . Tho party travelled in saloon carriages from Waterloo , and alighted at Brookwood , whonco thoy driven

were to the Baron ' s seat , abont four miles distant . On arrival they were welcomed by Baton and Baroness do Worms , aud then ¦ Bporsed to enjoy the beauties of the gardens and grottnda , tor luncheon Baron de Worms proposed the toast of tho only presa •ougo iu the world , coupled with tho name of Bro . Peacock , who p T 1 D S responded , gavo tho health of tho host and hoatoaa , whioh was

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heartily received . The afternoon waa spent by the guesta in fishing and boating on the lake , tennis , golf , & c , and in further exploring the neighbourhood . An al fresco tea waa provided in front of the mansion , and the company were afterwards driven back to Brookwood , to catch the train for London , having had a moat enjoyable outing .

WESTERN DISTRICT UNITED SERVICE LODGE ,

No . 2258 . THE annual meeting was held on the 20 th ult ., at Stone house Surgeon-Major W . Allan May , A . M . S ., the W . M . elect waa inatalled . Broa . Major C . B . G . Dick P . G . S . W . the retiring W . M ., S . Jew P . P . G . T ., and Lieutenant and Quartermaster W . Powell P . P . G . T . were the Inatalling Officera , and the Board of Installed

Masters also included Brothers D . Cross P . P . G . T ., R . Dickson P . P . G . D . D . C , E . Binding P . P . G . O ., H . S . Best 2258 , J . R . Lord P . P . G . T ., J . Ninesa P . P . G . Registrar Cornwall , E . Aitken-Davies P . P . G . S . of Works , T . Gibbons P . P . G . O ., P . J . Dunn , A . Trout , G . Perring and G . Perkins 1205 , W . Allsford and J . Oldfield 202 , and

W . Bartram 1331 . The Officers inveated were Broa . Major Dick I . P . M ., J . Davidson S . W ., Lieutenant-Colonel G . Vernon J . W ., S . Jew Chaplain , D . Cross Treasurer , W . Powell Secretary , W . J . Fry S . D ., A . J . Verdi J . D ., Surgeon Collingwood , R . N ., Director of

Ceremonies , Taylor Assistant Director of Ceremonies , E . Binding Organist , Sergeant Dooley I . G ., Hall and Brebner Stewarda , and J . Gidley Tyler . Bro . Jew waa re-elected the representative of the Lodge at tbe Committee of Petitions and Charity Steward .

Liverpool Masonic Hall

LIVERPOOL MASONIC HALL

A NUMEROUSLY attended meeting of the members of tbe Liver . pool Masonio Hall Committee waa held on the 22 nd ult ., at headquarters in Hope Street , Liverpool , the chair being taken by Bro . J . Beesley . The committee unanimously granted permission for a conversazione to be held in the hall at a convenient date , with the view of raising money for the purpose of improving the internal

arrangements in several material respects . The improved sanitary condition of the building , ifc was stated , waa now being carried oat with greafc efficiency , and ifc ia hoped that before winter the Masonio Hall will be numbered amongst the healthiest and most attractive structures iu Liverpool .

An Evening With The Grand Master Of Canada.

AN EVENING WITH THE GRAND MASTER OF CANADA .

A LECTURE waa delivered on fche 12 th May , iu the Freemasons ' HaU , Manitoba , by Bro . John Ross Robertson , Grand Master of Canada . A large number of the Craft assembled , filling the hall , and the lecture exceeded expectations , being full of Masonio information and filled with witty auecdotea and allusions that though occupying over two hours the audience was not wearied , and the vote of thanks tendered the lecturer waa so -manifestly sincere and enthusiastic aa

to be a real compliment to the lecturer . Bro . Robertson dwelt upon fche origin and history of Freemasonry , and in this part of his subject he sifted the evidence and preaented the varioua records . Turning to more modern Masonry , the history of Masonry in England aud Canada waa dealt with , and a mass of facts presented so interspersed with humorous anecdotes and quaint

records of old Lodges as to make a really dry record a very interesting relation . After the lecture a number of the brethren assembled afc the Manitoba Hotel , where a banquet had been prepared iu honour of the Grand Master . Bro . Bell Grand Master of Manitoba presided , and after the removal of the cloth toasts were proposed , the first being

the Queen and the Craft , whioh waa duly honoured , Bro . Rigg leading in the National Anthem . This was followed by the toasfc of the evening , the Grand Lodge of Canada , coupled with the name of Bro . J . Rosa Robertson , who responded iu a lengthy speeeb . He recalled hia previous viaita to Manitoba in 1870 and 1885 , in both of whioh periods the province

waa in a state of disturbance , and created much amusement by hia description of his experiences in theso times . Turning to more serions subjects he dwelt upon the state of Masonry , and in this oonneotion offered suggestions that excited no less attention and were no less impressive that tbey were interspersed with flashes of humour . The nuiversal comment was that Grand Master Robertson's visit is the

most pleasing event that has taken place in connection with Masonry iu Manitoba for many years . Bro . Robertson informed his audience this visit was the last of 340 visits that ho has mado iu connection with Masonry during his two years' term of office , and ho professed his satisfaction with the cordiality of his reception hero . The other toasts proposed were Craft Masonry , responded to by

Bro . Goggin P . D . D . G . M . in his happy and appropriate mnnner ; Capitular Masonry , which waa eloquently responded to by Bro . Thomas Robinson ; Templar Masonry , whioh was assigned to Bro . F . F . Westbrook ; the Auoioufc Scottish Rite , acknowledged by Bro . William Grant W . M ., and several other Masonio toasts , duly responded to , finished , ut a late hour , a very pleasant gathering . —Manitoba Free Press .

The St . Alphoga ' a Lotlgu , Solihull , on Tuesday , tho 19 th ult ., arranged an excursion to Tewkesbury , aud brethren belonging to otbor Lodges iu tho Province aud friouda wero guests on tba occasion . The party took train to Worcester , and from thonoo weub down the Severn on a steamer to Tewkesbury . Tho Abbey aud other places of iutoruab wore visited , aud dinuor was partaken of at tho Swan Hotel . Birmingham was reached ou the return journey at hulf-puat tr-.