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shipful Master accompanied the party , which numbered 74 , and included a large proportion of ladies . A special Great Northern saloon train had been engaged , and the party left at 8 a . m . Travelling via Derby , Colwick and Newark , thoy reached Edwinstowe about eleven o ' clock , and luncheon was partaken of at the Dukeries Hotel . Subsequently the company drove to

Welbeck Abbey , the seat of the Duke of Portland , passing the Russian shooting-box , Robin Hood larder , and Greendale Oak , in the park . On arrival at Welbeck , the Abbey was visited , but chief interest centred in the underground rooms , as well as the riding-school , tan-gallop , stables , picture galleries , & c , the contents of the latter being much admired . Afternoon tea was served , and leaving Welbeck about four o ' clock , the party drove past

Clumber House , the Duke of Newcastle s seat , and Moresby House , the residence of Earl Manners , the route being through his extensive deer park . After a very pleasant journey of about 19 miles through beautiful forest scenery , Edwinstowe was again reached about six o ' clock , and dinner was served at the hotel .

At the conclusion of the repast , the toast of Queen and Craft was loyally pledged , and the health of the Worshipful Master was cordially received , on the proposition of the Rev . S . W . Jones ( Salt ) , Bro . W . Hall suitably responding . The party left Edwinstowe at 7 * 45 p . m . and reached Stafford shortly before eleven . Excellent arrangements for fche trip were made by Bro . F . Amies Secretary .

BEAUREPER LODGE , No . 787 . ON Thursday , 23 rd ult ., at the Lion Hotel , Belper , the 39 th anniversary of the Lodge was celebrated , and Bro . George T . Terry was installed W . M . by Bro . A . Hingley , the retiring Officer . The usual banquet followed in the evening , when Masonic toasts were appropriately honoured .

CARNARVON LODGE , No . 804 . THE annual meeting took place on Tuesday , Sth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Waterloo Road , Havant , and some 48 Brethren assembled to do honour to the Master-elect Bro . W . W . Blake , who was inducted into the chair by the outgoing Master Bro . J . Mew Godfrey , there being present seventeen Installed Masters .

The following were appointed Officers : —Bros . W . W . Williams S . W ., F . S . Stebbing J . W ., E . S . Spriggins P . M . Treasurer , H . W . Smith Parsons P . M . Sec , G . W . Corbin S . D ., L . J . Morey J . D ., George Huggett P . M . Dir . of C , W . F . Earle Organist , A . E . Fielder I . G ., A . Hapgood S . Stewar ' d , G . E . Smith J . Steward , W . W . Burrows Tyler .

A vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Godfrey for his services during the last twelve months , and , as a recognition of his having filled the office of Master for the second time , he was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , specially designed and manufactured by Bro . H . T . Lamb , of London .

A handsome board for inscribing the names of the Masters of the Lodge was presented by Bro . T . P . Hall P . M ., in ft few well-chosen words , for which he received a hearty vote of thanks . The Lodge being closed , the Brethren adjourned to the banquet room ,

where an excellent repast , prepared by Mr . R . Ellis , of the Dolphin Hotel , was duly appreciated . The usual toasts were given and responded to , being interspersed with songs and recitations by Bros . Lancaster , Beves , G . Washington Allen , and J . j . Bascombe , Bro . Earle ably presiding at the piano .

PATTISON LODGE , No . 913 . THE annual installation of this successful Lodge , which now numbers over 100 members , was held on Thursday , 7 th inst ., at Plumstead , when Bro . John Oliver Cook Worshipful Master installed his successor in the person of Bro . John James Murphy .

The following Officers were appointed : —Bros . Edward M . Taylor S . W ., Arthur Moore J . W ., Bev . Augustus Jackson P . P . G . C . Chaplain , Charles Coupland P . A . G . D . C . Eng . P . P . J . G . W . Treasurer , W . Campbell Taylor P . M . Secretary , William Sanders P . M . Asst . Secretary , James G . Tucker S . D ., James H . Bule J . D ., Frederick Hoar I . G ., Bobert J . Cook P . P . G . E . D . C , W . ' H . Chaney A . D . C , Sidney Horton P . M . Organist , Henry J . Butter P . M . ' Steward , and Charles Warren Tyler .

The Brethren afterwards dined together at the Holborn Restaurant . o o o WALTON LODGE , No . 1086 . THE members held their annual picnic at Bettws-y-coed , on the 1 st inst .

The party , numbering 50 , left Lime Street Station , Liverpool , in saloon carriages at 8 . 40 a . m . Dinner was served at the Glan Aber Hotel upon arrival , after which the party proceeded in waggonettes to the Miners ' Bridge , Swallow Falls , and Capel Curig Lakes , returning for tea at the above Hotel after six

soon o ' clock . Afterwards a very pleasant ceremony took place , Bro . T . Garrett P . M . presenting to Bro . James M'Laren I . P . M ., on behalf of the Officers and members , a pair of beautiful bronze figures . The party returned to Liverpool in the evening , having spent a very enjoyable day .

ST . ANDREW LODGE , No . 1151 . AT Tywardrcath , on Thursday , 30 th ult ., Bro . J . W . Cole was ably installed W . M . by Bro . R . Bundell Prov . G . Purs ., assisted by Bro . J . Doney 856 P . P . G . D . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Boyal Hotel , Par Station , where an excellent banquet was provided by Bro . S . Brewer .

Bro . B . Edyvean , replying for the Grand Lodge , spoke of the enthusiasm at the late Centenary Festival of the Boys School . The Province of Cornwall contributed over £ 800 , and considering the dull state of trade generall y in the county it compared favourably with the larger sums subscribed by more prosperous counties .

WEY SIDE LODGE , No . 1395 . THE installation meeting took place at the Masonic HaU , Woking , on Tuesday , 28 th ult . The Worshipful Master Bro . Robert Mossop presided , and in a very able and impressive manner installed his successor in the chair—Bro . Colonel A . H . Bircham . There was a large attendance of members and visitors , and among the latter were no less than four reigning Masters of other Lodges . The Grand Lodge of England was represented by

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Bros . R . F . Gould and A . H . Bowles Past Grand Deacons , and S . G . Kirchoffer Past Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies . Business being concluded , the Brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , at the termination of which the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were eloquently proposed by the W . M . and most cordially receive-1 by all present . The toast of the Officers of the Grand Lodge of England was responded to by Bro . B . F . Gould , and that of the Provincial Grand Officers by Bro . H . J . Bidwell .

The toast of the evening , tho health of the Worshipful Master , which was received with much enthusiasm , was acknowledged in feeling terms by Colonel Bircham . The several Worshipful Masters of the other Lodges replied for the Visitors , and Bro . Mossop I . P . M . for the Past Masters . A very choice musical entertainment was afforded by the joint efforts of the members and visitors .

CHISLEHURST LODGE , No . 1531 . THE installation meeting took placo at Bexley Heath , on Saturday , 25 th ult ., when Bro . Muir Smith was installed by Bro . W . J . Kipps W . M . The Brethren afterwards dined in the Village Hall , and during the evening a handsome Past Master ' s collar and jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., in recognition of the manner in which he had performed the duties of Master during the past year .

PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 1550 . THERE was a very large attendance at tho Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth , on Saturday evening , 2 nd inst ., to witness the installation of Bro . William Pryor . The ceremony was graced by au unusually large number of Provincial Officers present and past , and Past Masters . The retiring Master Bro . S . G . Edwards presided , the chief ceremony being impressively performed , the following brethren taking part : —Bros . S . G . Edwards , T . W . Griffiths , J . G . Keverne , R . G . Bird , and 0 . Mutten .

THE Great Northern Railway Company announce the opening on Friday ( 1 st inst . ) of the first portion of their new Deansgate Goods Depot in the city of Manchester . The Depot occupies a most central and commanding site in tbe heart of the city , facing Deansgate , adjoining the Central passenger station of the Cheshire Lines Committee , of which the Great Northern are also joint owners . Pending the completion of the extensive warehouses now in course of erection , convenient warehouse accommodation

will be provided in close proximity to the new Depot . The Company run their own through goods trains to and from the new Depot , and will also collect and deliver goods in Manchester by their own teams . All information as to rates and facilities by the Great Northern route may be obtained from Mr . Pollington , Goods Agent , or Mr . Brightman , District Goods Manager , Deansgate Station , Manchester , or on application to Mr . E . H . Twelvetrees , Chief Goods Manager , King's Cross Station , London , N .

A FLOATING PALACE is by no means an exaggerated description of the Glenfarclas , " the splendid houseboat which has recently been designed and built by Taylor , of Staines , for the Messrs . Pattisons , of " Scotch " renown . The saloons , lounges , and bedrooms are large and lofty , and a novel feature has been introduced in the form of a passage down the centre of the boat , upon which all the rooms open , and the smoking lounges at either side are luxurious as well as beautiful . Electric light is laid on everywhere , and the

culinary arrangements are so good that a " week-end" on board would satisfy the requirements of even a modern Lucullus . It would be difficult to convey in words the beauty of its furniture and decorations , for which Messrs . Oetzmann and Company , of Hampstead Boad , are responsible . On the upper deck a space of over 70 feet is filled with lounges and arm chairs , while huge cushions covered with silks in vaz-ious shades of yellow gleam up brightly under great hanging baskets , loaded with ferns and flowers .

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