Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge, No. 2363.

MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE , No . 2363 .

THE annual picnic in connection with this Lodge took place on Monday , 19 th ult . At an early hour the Brethren , together with gentlemen and lady friends , numbering fifty-nine persons , assembled on the platform of the Central Station , Manchester , and were conveyed in saloon carriages to the well-known historical town of Bakewell , Derbyshire . Lunch was provided at tho principal hotel there .

At noou the party left by conveyances for Chats-worth , via Haddon Hall , arriving at the Duke of Devonshire's palatial residence about 1 . 30 p . m . The major portion of the party entered the hall , viewed the valuable works of art , and passed through the magnificent grounds so often described in these columns , others going on to Edensor , where , after being photographed , they waited for the larger contingent . Tea had been provided at the hotel , which , with other refreshments was supplied on the lawn under the supervision of Bros . Seth Wrigley P . M . P . P . G . D . Director of Ceremonies , Sam Luke S . W ., and Edward Parnell Steward , who constituted the Picnic Committee .

Another drive of about a dozen miles , and the party arrived at the New Bath Hotel , Matlock , where a really excellent dinner was partaken of . Very little opportunity was afforded for pedestrianism , the time having been absorbed by the drives , which wero through a lovely country , and assisted by that pleasant concomitant fine weather . After dinner Bro . Wrigley proposed the health of the Worshipful Master ,

adding a word in praise of the charming places through which the party had been driven . Bro . Thomas Hamnett W . M ., in responding , thanked the "Picnic Committee for their efforts , which had met with such successful results . With regard to Bro . Luke , he would move the universe to get a good picnic . It was the largest in numbers which had taken place in connection with the Lodge , and while thanking his auditors for their presence he hoped that in twelve months time the numbers would be equally as large .

The toast of the ladies was proposed by Bro . J " . C . Wood P . M ., and was responded to by Bro . Dr . Walls . The train left Matlock station " , at 7 . 29 , arriving in Manchester shortly after 9 o ' clock .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . THE annual picnic of this well-known Lodge took place on Thursday , 29 th ult ., and was a glorious success , auguring well for the prosperity of the Mother and Instruction Lodges . The weather was all that could be desired , and the Brethren and friends numbered about sixty . Amongst the company were the Worshipful Master Bro . George Weaver , Bro . and Mrs . R . J . Rogers ( Treasurer of the Instruction Lodge ) , Bro . F . Wortham and

daughters , Bro . and Mrs . J . Woodford , Bro . and Mrs . Phipps , Bro . and Mrs . E . Stephens , Bro . and Mrs . Thomas , Bro . H . Bagnall , Bro . C . Roberts , Mr . Capper and friend , Mr . and Mrs . Pontin , Bro . ami Mrs . ° G . Walker , Mr . Longs and friends , Mr . and Mrs . Arthur Ferris and friends , Bro . J . Smith , Mrs . Bevan , Bro . and Mrs . Rolles , Bro . Lilley , Bro . Busby , and several others .

The company left Paddington ( G . W . R . ) at 9 . 45 , va saloon carriages for Reading , where they were met by open carriages , and were driven to the " Royal Queen , " a steam launch of considerable capacity . Bountiful and excellent refreshments were provided and a very enjoyable trip was made to Moulsford , through no doubt the mosfc charming parfc of tho river Thames . After a brief sojourn the company returned to Reading , fco partake of a well

served dinner which was provided at the Great Western Hotel . We may here say the banquet was most excellent , for which the manager was highly complimented . Bro . S . R . Walker P . M . Secretary of the Lodge was unavoidably prevented being present at the start , but managed to be in time to Ijoin the company at dinner , which was an agreeable and a welcome surprise .

The W . M . Bro . George Weaver was in the chair . Bro . F . Wortham I . P . M . gave the toast of the W . M ., which was highly appreciated and acknowledged . Other short speeches were given and responded to , and in due course the travellers returned to London , in the saloon carriages specially provided arriving soon after 10 o'clock , having been in a " whirl of enjoyment " from start to finish .

After providing for the amortization of leases , depreciation of plant , sinking fund for the redemption of debentures , the payment of debenture interest , & c , the report of Spiers and Pond Limited recommends the payment of a dividend of S per cent ., less income tax , for the year ending the 31 st March 1899 , leaving £ 3 , 630 9 s lid to be carried forward to next year . The warrants will be posted on the 15 th July . The share transfer books are closed from the 27 th June to the 10 th July , both inclusive .

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Summer Holidays.

SUMMER HOLIDAYS .

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Duke of York ' s . —8-15 , An American Citizen . Matinee , Wednesday , 2-30 . Gaiety . —8-15 , A Runaway Girl . Matinee , Wednesday , 2 . Garrick . —8-15 , Our John . 8 . 45 , Halves . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 3 . Globe . —8 , The Gay Lord Quex . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Haymarket . —8-10 , A Golden Wedding . 9 , The Manoeuvres of Jane . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-15 .

Lyceum . —8 , Robespierre . Matinee Saturday , 2 . Lyric—Monday , 10 th July , 8-15 , El Capitan . Prince of Wales's . — 8-15 , The Only Way . Matinee , Saturday , 2-15 . Princess ' s . —8 , One of the Best . Royalty . —8-15 , In the eyes of the world . 9 , A Little Ray of Sunshine . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Savoy . —8-30 , H . M . S . Pinafore . Trial by Jury . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 .

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