Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

PERCY LODGE , No . 19 R . BRO . Captain Geo . Lambert P . G . S . B ., ihe W . M . of the above Lodge , may well be credited with a spirit of hospitality . He

invited the members of the Percy , and several of the members ot the Queen ' s Westminster Lodges , with n , few other friends , to a snmmer onting . Gravesend was tho place selected , and the new F > dcon Hotel , West-street , tho rendezvous . Bro . Lambert occup i ed the

cha r , and there were present Bros . R . Rowell S . W ., J . W . Lee J . W ., H . Lambert P . P . G . D . Herts Treas ., W . B . Heath P . P . G . W . Herts , P . M . ' s J . Winter , Caney , Cress , Rowe , Carr , J . Rowe , and Orchard . Among the Visitors were Bros . Sir John Robinsnn 33 ° Baxter P . G . S ., Edgar Bowver P . G . S . B ., Col . Shipwav 2021 . Delevante

P . M . 1319 , Payne P . M . 1328 , 2021 . C « pt . Probyn P . M . 18 , N . Penrose , Hine Havcock S . G . W . Devon , 0 . J . Shoppee P . M .. G . J . Barron P . M ., Read P . M ., Bradley , G . Campion P . M . 19 , Levy P . M . 18 S , & o . Th © party , to the number of 57 , snt down to a sumptuous banquet and dessert , provid ° d bv Bro . Abbotfc ; the wines and viands save

every satisfaction , and the tables were artistically decnrafcpd bv Bro . R . McGuire . After the repast Bro . G . Lambert said he did not intend to give the rontine toasts , bnt there was one that could not be dispensed with—the health of Her Majesty the Queen and Prosperity to the Craft . Her Majesty has sons and

prandsons who are Mnsons , and she is the Grand Patroness of the Order : long may sh live . Ho wonld conple with tho toast the name of H . R . H . onr M . W . G . M . and the Grand Officers Present and Past . After the National Anthem bad been sung , the toast of the Armv , Navy , and Reserve Forces was given . In responding Bre .

Bradley gave a very interesting acconnt of his experiences in India , Eerypfc , and othpr parts . Bro . Huntingdon responded for the Militia . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Queen ' s Westminster Lodge ; they had had a little work to do in the Lodge that day , and he felfc a great pleasnre in assisting in it ; he

would propose the health of the W . M . of the Lodge , and trusted they would all work with love nnd harmony . Bro . Captain Probyn responded ; he was followed by Bro . Payne P . M . The toast of the Visitors came next on the list ; the chairman said he was pleased to say they had present two Past Masters of the City Gnild of

Armonrers and Braziers ; Bro . Jackson Barron , who is a member of the Royal Union Lodge , and Bro . Shoppee , a member of the Lodge of Antiquity ; he would couple with the toast the names of these two brethren ; both acknowledged the compliment . In speaking of the Percy Lodge , Bro . Lambert said he had been connected wit . h it ,

for forty years ; he never saw a wry faeo thero ; ho and Bro . Dr . Cross had worked together harmoniously . He trusted the Lodge would flourish root and branch for all time . Bro . Cnptain Probyn , the W . M of the Queen ' s Westminster Lodge , said he had great pleasnre in proposing the health of their host : he esteemed this as a very

high privilege ; Bro . Lambert had been four times Master of the Percy Lodge ; he was a Past Grand Officer and a Past Provincial Officer ; his munificent liberality was fully recognised ; and his name was a household word in connection with Charity ; may he be spared for many years ; wherever he goes he dispenses comforts to

the poor , distressed , and afflicted . Bro . Lambert eloquently responded . After one or two more toasts , coffee was served , anrl shortly afterwards preparations were made for the return journey . All thanked the W . M . for his hospitality , and wished him long life anrl prosperity to continue his good works . Bros . Ross , Brown and Robinson contributed to the harmony .

Honor Oak Lodge, No. 1986.

HONOR OAK LODGE , No . 1986 .

A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge was held at the Moor Park Hotel , Honor Oak , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., the W . M . Bro . H . Maunder Williams opening his Lodge promptly at six p . m . Among the brethren present were Bros . C . H . Phillips I . P . M ., Walter Hopekirk P . M . Treas ., John Hammond P . P . G . D . Middx . P . M . Sec , A . Darch P . M . J . D ., H . Stokes S . W ., J . W . Huntley J . W ., H . Hooper

S . D ., J . Fuller as I . G .. F . France D . C , W . Bartlett W . S ., J . IT . Worstencroft A . D . C , G . R . Langley A . Sec , E . Bye sen ., G . Mordev , M . T . Cooper , T . Letchford , W . H . Cloako , J . Andrews , R . Loekhart Lawson , Thomas Tyler , & c , & c The Visitors were Bros . E Walker P . M . 72 , W . H . Williams P . M . 104 , James Stevens P . M . 720 , 121 fi .

1426 , B . de Solla 242 , A . E . Albert 1919 , and G . W . Rnffle 1381 . The minu'es of the previous meeting baling been confirmed , Bros . Thomas Mood y P . M . 1572 and W . Hiscox P . M . 1572 were duly elected members . In consequence of the inability of the candidate for passing to attend from Southampton the Lodge was in dne course

raised , and Bros . Reynolds , Andrews and Lawson were admitted to the M . M . degree , the W . M . surprising even his best friends present by tbe perfection of his work , which he rendered the more interest , jng by an admirable delivery of the traditional history of the degree . The Lod ge having been properly closed in M . M . and F . C degrees

some matters of business , amongst which were arrangements for the Picnic of the Lodge on the 18 th inst ., were disposed of , and tho Lod ge waa closed and adjourned . The brethren dined together after abonr , and a very agreeable evening was spent under the genial Presidency of the W . M .

Wolseley Lodge, No. 1993.

WOLSELEY LODGE , No . 1993 .

J "HE annnal picnic in connection with this Lodge was held on - *¦ Wednesday , the 15 th instant , at . Rndyard Liko , Staff rdshirp , * nd was attended by sixty-two ladies and gentlemen . Bro . W . ' ¦ Harris , the Worshi pful Master , and his Committee , had made excellent arrangements . The party left London Road Station , Manester , at half . past nine in firsfc . class saloon carriages , arriving at

Wolseley Lodge, No. 1993.

Rudyard promptly at 10 ' 50 . A short walk bronght them tnthe Hotel Rudyard . After MI ,, ' ing of refreshment , wl . jh imp < d vigour , hut did not i- i < -: icate , > ho party took a stroll through f > fioMs to florton Old OLii ' -ch , v . lior ¦ , b ¦ : the I . ; . H 1 IJO- ; . of tho >¦ e : «> r , tlo . v vc : n -rmitted t < inspect this ancient structure . S"ine little onitnomonfc

u . is occasiiiri-d by the lond snarling end sororoh ' n' ! : > f < bir ' , perched in tho Bell Tower , who seemed inclined to is no a j . rotes ' , against tho intrusion of tho viVtors . After tho party had left tho 'acred edifice they rested on the hill sido for a few minutes , when Bro . D . Edwards P . M ., ftV . it Maxtor of fin Lodge , sang a song in his

nsual effective manner , and mnch to tho gratification of tho company . After another walk through tho fioUls , the party returned to tho Hot . pl , whero they wore greeted by a military band , nlaying " God Save the Queen ; " this was followed by God Bless tho Prince of Wales and again by ono or two dance pieces ,

which induced several to trip it on the light fantastic toe . At l * 4 o the boll rang , when all , eager for the fray , sat down to a most excellent dinner . Everything was daintily cooked and served , and was of the very best e " esoupf . ion . This greatly added to the credit of tin host of tho hotel and his worthy wifo : thero wns ,

indeed , abundance of everything . Dinner over , a pleasing part of tho day ' s programme was gone throngh . A presentation was mado to Mrs . Harris , wife of Bro . W . Harris , the highlv-respooted and universally beloved W . M . of tho Wolseley Lodge . This consisted of a vory handsome basket of artificial flowers , almost trno to Natnre .

The wicker-work of tho basket was gilded , and a satin bow attached to the handle showed a card , hand-painted in a most artistic manner by Miss Barton , daughter of Bro . Barton , the Treasurer of the Lodoe . The card contained on the reverse sido a photographic view of Rudyard Lake , while the inscription on it read as follows : —

" To MRS . HARRIS , from the Ladies attending the Wolseley Pio-nic at Rndyard Lake . Wednesday , 15 th July 1885 , as a souvenir of the occasion , with kindest wishes to herself and worthy hnsband , tho W . M . of the Lodge . "

Tho presentation waa made on behalf of the Ladies by Mrs . Darbyshire , wife of Bro . Henry Darbyshire , the D . C , who addressed the recipient in the following terms : — DEAR , MRS . HARRIS , —The pleasing duty of making a presentation to you has been deputed to me , by the Ladios attending this picnic ,

and I assure you it is a pleasure indeed . We sincerely hope you and your dear husband may live long to feast your eyes on this basket of flowers , and remember with delight the occasion when it was presented ; that occasion being the pic-nic in connection wifch fho Lodgo of Freemasons of which yonr hnsband is now the honoured

Worshipfnl Master . The Ladios—indeed I think I may say every ono present—will remember this day , and I trust we may have nnothor nnd another opportunity during your reign as Worshipfnl

Mistress of congratulating you on your proud position . In conclusion , my dear Mrs . Harris , allow mo formally to present you with this basket of flowers , and with it tender you the kind love of the ladies present .

Bro . Hams , on behalf of his wife , responded : — DEAR MRS . DARBYSHIRE AND DEAR FRIENDS , —Ifc has been said thafc ont of the fullness of the heart tho month speakebh ; but thongh our hearts are very full in leed , in consequence of your groat , lovo and goodness , I fear that in accepting this beautiful gift on behalf of my

wife I am all but incapable of conveying to you by any words of mine how mnch we appreciate the loving kindness which has emanated from the hearts of those ladies who havo presented my wife with this magnificent basket of flowers . You will , I trust , pardon tho senming want of gallantry on my part when I say that my wife herself ought

to have acknowledged this splendid souvenir of your lovo and affection . She is , considering her sex , not a voluminous talker , yet I can assure you on my honour as a man and my fidelity as a Mason that she is by no means tongue-tied . However , as she has not p' -epared hor speech , and as I am permitted by yonr indulgence to reply on

her behalf , I will simply remark that my few remaining wor Is shall be of a fbwery character . In presenting her to-day with this choice selection of lovely voices of tho Great Architect of the Universe — which I deem all flowers to be—and although these particular flowers are but the representatives of real onos , wo can noverfchcle-ts

clearly detect even in them tho aroma of loving hearts and tho fragrance of kindred spirits . The happy feelings engen lo-ed by this expression of your loving regard will prove an evergreen to

us throngh what ; remains of the path we have to tread , and in tho 'itne to come when wo look back on this day ifc will remind ui of a joyous incident , a happy reminiscence , which occurred in tho meridian of her life and mine .

The party now strolled down to tho lake , whore , by the kindness o ' Lord Macclesfield ' s agent , Mr . Breirloy , of Ld'k , also Mr . Challouer , of Leek , and the North Staffordshire Railway Company , boating was enjoyed on the lake by some , whilst tho remainder wero engaged in dancing on tho grass at the lake-side . Here the band planted their

stands , and played soma excellent music . Refreshments wero supplied in thorough pic-nic fashion , —ou the grass . At 5 ' 45 the excursionists again repaired to the Hotel , where tea was partaken of . This over , Bro . Walker sang a song ; Bro . Brabner gave a very humorous recitation , and Bro . Sherrat entertained the company with a display of

his ventriloquial powers . At 7 "lo the party left Rudyard and arrived safely in Manchester at 8 ' 30 , thoroughly satisfied with a vory ptijoyable " onting , " rendered the more pleasant by mo « t favourable weather . In conclusion , we may mention the fact thafc Bro . MeKrllon

P . M . took a photo of tho party in Horton Old Churchyard , and another on the lawn in front of the hotol at Rndyard . Mo presents 'tie norrative'' to the Lodgo , an'l anv profits m- < rt- ' from tho sale of the photo will be given to tho Lodge Benevolent Fund .

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