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Company ; and , although over ten years had elapsed , there was the game jolly sailor's look , the same cautious manner that had won for him the esteem of every passenger on board , for he had a pleasant word for all when opportunity offered . The Steward , Bro . W . L . Whitaker , Lodge 140 , had charge of the catering department , and from

the experience of self and others , it would be diffioult to find a better man . Great praise is due , and was paid , to him for his attention and the general excellence of his arrangements ; the viands were all that could be desired as to quantity and quality , the tariff reasonable , wineB and spirits of the best , and the dining .

table laid out in an artistic manner . Harry White , the head waiter , exerted himself to make the saloon party comfortable , and sueceeded in giving the utmost satisfaction . After a decidedly pleasant journey , we landed » afe and sound at Margate , where we mot Mr . Dunn , the agent of the Navigation Company , looking after the interests

of all concerned , as is his wont . Having decided to " put up at the King ' s Head Hotel , High-street , we repaired thither , and were most kindly received by Bro . Thomas Pearce and his estimable wife , whose establishment affords the greatest comfort and convenience . We were agreeably surprised to find that an extra building , with large

balconies , has been erected , consisting of hotel , restaurant , refresh , ment and billiard rooms , all facing the sea , and the whole of the apartments are elaborately furnished and decorated . The town , we are assured , is at the present time in a perfectly healthy condition . On returning to London , we had the gratification of

travelling on the new boat , The Halcyon , or the " baby steamer , " commanded by Bro . Captain F . H . Fishenden . This boat is quite new , having been launched about a month ago ; she is strongly built , and has a noble appearance . Her length is 219 feet , with a beam of 26 feet . The saloon is mag .

nificently finished , with all the latest improvements , and is all that oan be desired so far as convenience and accommodation is concerned . The dining and reading rooms are also well appointed , and it is evident no study or expense has been spared by the Company to make this boat as perfect as possible . The Halcyon was initiated on

Saturday 16 th July , when she made her first trip , under Captain Fishenden ; if she continues to do her work as satisfactorily as she acquitted herself on that occasion , and remains under the same able command , she will soon be able to assert herself as a Grand Past Master . The Steward , Bro . W . H . Wood , is a Maaon whose

acquaintance any brother may be pleased to make ; his tariff is moderate , and the articles are supplied ad lib . A vote of thanks must be given to the Captain for the attention shown to the

passengers , especially to the ladies . The journey back to Tilbury was rendered very pleasant by agreeable company , amongst whom were Bro . W . M . Stiles P . M . and P . Z . and his father , Bro . J . H . Batty P . M ., and other brethren .

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NOTICE OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — GEORGE PRICE LODGE , 2096 . A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Ridpath W . M ., Hobbs P . P . G . S . D . I . P . M ., Samuel S . W ., Levey J . W ., Rev . E . D . Lennox Harvey Prov . G . Chap . Chaplain , J . D Langton P . M . P . P . GJ . W . Secretary , Goode S . D ., Cambridge P . P . G . O . J . D ., Holdsworth acting I . G . ; also H . H . Aston , R . W . Wilson , and

J . G . Fraser . The Visitors present were Bros . Frederick Carter 14 , Alfred J . Heath 2041 , R . H . Ranson 1790 , Blackman J . W . 359 , Reed J . D . 1174 . Lodge was opened in the first degree and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . stated that he had received a request from the W . M . of the West Kent

Lodge , No . 2041 , to the effect that Bro . Alfred J . Heath should be passed to the degree of F . C . The W . M . said he had much pleasure in complying with that request . Brother Heath then answered the usual questions and retired from the Lodge . The Lodge was opened in the second degeee , and Bro . Heath was duly raised to the

degree of F . C . Mr . E . J . Prior having been proposed for initiation , and other business transacted , the Lodge was closed . The brethren then sat down to dinner , under the presidency of the W . M . After the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts had been drunk , the W . M . proposed the health of the Prov . Grand Officers Present and Past ,

coupled with the name of the Prov . Grand Chaplain , Bro . Lennox Harvey , who suitably replied . The toasts of the W . M . and I . P . M , having been given , the W . M . proposed the health of the Visitors , which was responded to by Bros . Ranson and Heath . The latter

took the opportunity to thank the members of the George Price Lod ge for having allowed him to be passed in their Lodge . The toasts of the Secretary and Officers followed , and during the evening songs were given by the W . M . and Bro . Dr . Wilson , Bro . Cambridge presiding at the pianoforte .

HENDON LODGE , No . 2206 . A MEETING of this Lodge was held on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., _ at the Welsh Harp ( Bro . W . P . Warner ' s ) . Bro . W . A . Scurrah presided , being supported by the following brethren : —Bros . W . M . Stiles Treasurer acting I . P . M ., Thorn S . W ., Fraser J . W ., A . Scurrah Secretary , Lewis S . D ., Nottingham J . D ., Langley I . G ., Whiting lyler , Wheeler Organistand other members and Visitors . The

, Lod ge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the Consecration Meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . annouuced that he had received the following letter from Col . Shadwell Clerke G . S ., in J'espotige to the one the W . M . had sent , informing the G . S . that he bad "een elected an Hon . Member of tho Lodge : — DEAR BRO . SCURKAII , —Will you kindly inform the Founders of the findon Lodge that J was extremely gratified that they so much

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honoured me in ray absence . I sincerely acknowledge their kindness in electing mean Hon . Member , and further of presenting me with the Founders' jewel , which I have very great pleasure in accepting . Perhaps you will call on Monday next and invest me with tho jewel . " The W . M . promised to do this .

The W . M . was then pleased to appoint and invest with his collar and badge the Organist of the Lodge ( Bro . Wheeler ) , who was unavoidably absent from the previous meeting . The ballot was then taken for the following gentlemen : —Messrs . W . B . Parsons , A . M . Parsons , C . H . Watts , F . W . Hearn , and M . Powell , and waa found

to be in their favour . Messrs . W . B . Parsons , A . M . Parsons , C . H . Watts and M . Powell being in attendance , were initiated into the ancient mysteries in dne form ; the ceremony being ably performed by the W . M . and his Officers . The name of one gentleman was proposed for initiation , aud another for joining ; and nothing further

offering the Lodge was closed in due form . The brethren afterwards assembled at the banquet table , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . Warner had , as usual , provided an admirable menu . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given and responded to . In responding to the toast of the W . M ., Bro . W . A . Scurrah

said : —This is the first time I have had the honour t > respond to this toast , for we do not look upon the Consecration Meeting as a regular or ordinary meeting of the Lodge . I am very pleased to be at the head of this Lodge . We have had a little trouble to form it , but the

establishment of the Lodge has rewarded me for the labour I have , with others , had to undergo . I see a bright prospect for our Lodge , and I will do my best during my year of office to maintain the integrity of the Lodge , and I will certainly do all I can to ensure its success . I am sure that our Wardens and the other Officers who

are coming on will do all they can to assist me in that object . As to our Wardens , I am bound to say that they are quite as capable of performing the duties of W . M . as I am sure they will spare no labour to assist in making the Hendon Lodge a thorough sucoess . I thank you very much for the kind way in which you have received

and responded to this toast . I trust that we shall be united for many years to come . The W . M . next gave the toast of the initiates , in very happy terms . Bros . W . B . and A . M . Parsons , C . H . Watt and M . Powell severally responded . The toast of the Visitors waa

replied to by Bro . Burgess S . D . 2084 , and other brethren . The proceedings were interspersed with vocal and instrumental music Bro . Wheeler Organist ably presiding at the piano . The brethren * separated at an early hour , after having spent a most enjoyable evening .

Creaton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1791 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 11 th instant , at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk Road , W . Present : —Bros . Charles Coombes Worshipful Master , Child Past Master Senior Warden , Higginson J . W ., Austin Treasurer , Chalfont P . M . Secretary , C . R . Cross S . D ., Woodard J . D ., Cavers Steward , F . Cox I . G ., Jno . Davies Preceptor ; Past Masters

Bros . Spiegel and Sims ; Bros . Jennings , Cotton , Stanley , Craggs , Larter , Wright , Hardinge , Breitbart , and P . J . Davies . Lodge waa opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Spiegel P . M .

candidate . The 2 nd section wa 3 worked by Bro . Jno . Davies , assisted by the brethren ; also the 3 rd and 4 th sections . Bro . Child P . M . waa elected W . M . for next meeting . Bros . F . Stanley , F . N . Hardinge , and G . S . Wright were elected members .

MINERVA CHAPTER , No . 250 . r PHIS Chapter held its meeting on Wednesday , 17 th instant , at the -L Freemasons' Hall , Dagger-lane , Hull , when the following Principals were installed : —Comps . Thomas Oates M . E . Z ., Walter C . Whiteside H ., Frederick Blackburn J . The First Principal invested his Officers , as under : —Companions Walter Reynolds P . Z . Treasurer , M . C . Peck P . Z . Scribe E , William Coysh Scribe N ., Randolph

R . Hawley Principal Sojourner , John T . Towler First Assistant , L . E . Stephenson Second Assistant , Lars Brekke Director of Ceremonies , V . King Organist , J . Terrington Gibson Sword Bearer , William Johnston Standard Bearer , W . Clayton Janitor . The installation ceremonies were ably and efficiently performed by Companion

Walter Reynolds P . Z ., whose services on like occasions are not only cheerfully given in North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , but also in the neighbouring Province of Lincolnshire . The Companions then adjourned to supper . After the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts an enjoyable evening was spent .

MUST HAVE A CERTIFICATE . —The Grand Lodge of California demands that a visitor to one of its subordinates , as an evidence of his own standing prior to his examination , shall furnish the Committee with a certificate of membership from his Lodge duly authenticated .

NEW MASONIC HALL . —A new Masonic Hall was recently dedicated at Hamilton , Ohio , by Grand Master Williams . The man who has no faith iu anything , who looks upon all men as scoundrels , can never really become a good Mason .

The School Teachers have presented a very rich Rose Window , from the Studio of Mr . Taylor , of Berners Street , to Christ Chnrcb , Bexley Heath , of which the llev . George Graham iB the Incnmbent . Tho Window , which is in the South Transept , wa 3 unveiled on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., as a Jubilee offering , on the occasion of their School Festival .