Notices Of Meetings.

congratulate the Worshipful Master on hia Officers and the members of the Lodge generally , for he oould see thafc he had nnder his gavel the nucleus of a most excellent Lodge . He oould safely prophesy thafc if those who followed Bro . Shurmur in the chair only afcfciined to half his perfection iu the working and ruling of the Lodge the Walthamstow Lodge would reach a position second to no other in

Essex . He could not conclude without congratulating Brother Hallowes on fche excellent banquet he had placed before the brethren . In a suburban hotel he could safely say he had never sat down to a better banqnet , and in many London hotels only equalled ; in most never excelled . This waa not an unimportant point , aa the comfort of the brethren had much to do with the prosperity of a Lodge . He

congratulated the Lodge on the success it had attained during the short time ifc bad been in existence . Bro . G . C . Vernon Inkpen P . M . 38 and 257 , said that from the steady and excellent ) way in which Bro . Shurmur had carried out the ritual the brethren could nob wish for a better W . M . Thoy had also a good specimen of Masters' work in the way that Bros . Gower and

Fortescue had given fche Ancient Charge . Brothera W . Brookman 2374 and John Crossley 2256 also made a brief reply fco the toast . Brother 0 . Thompson 2192 said he had had the great pleasure of being initiated by Bro . Shurmur in another Lodge , and he was now his guest at this Lodgo . A greater honour could not be conferred

on any body , considering the great estimation in whioh Brother Shurmur wos held by all wbo knew him . Seeing fche number of esteemed brethren who now belonged to it , he thought he might say fche success of fcho Walthamstow Lodge waa assured . Bro . Wildash I . P . M ., whom Bro . Shurmur included in fche toasfc of the Treasurer and Secretary as a brother who waa one of the

principal supporters of fche Lodge , and on whose exertions it was in a large measure dependent for its success , was tbe first to reply to the toast , and be said that the present success of the Lodge was more than a reward for any little effort thafc had been put forth by the residents of Walthamstow and bis Masonio friends to secure that end . Bro . S . H . Bakor P . M . Treasurer said it was a pleasure to render

any service to this Lodge . The Treasurer and Secretary were indeed gratified to find that for tho early career of the Lodge it had received suoh valuable additions to its strength as the gentlemen who had come into it as Initiates and the brethreu who bad oome in as Joining Members . The Initiates had heard from a veteran iu the Order a testimony to the able way in whioh Bro . Shurmur had

performed the ceremony . The Initiates would learn as they progressed that there was something in Freemasonry , and before they left the table they were told fchafc their lives could nofc be better employed than in practising its teachings . They were to-night only on the threshold , and standing there he hoped tbey would sustain in tbe future tbe interest they had already shown in Masonry . In the

degrees that yefc awaited them they would find completeness in the mysteries , and suoh a store of valuable teachings that would add to the charm they had already experienced . Bro . Samuel Herbert Secretary , without attempting fco follow the eloquence of the Demosthenes of the Lodge , said he would only assure the brethren that he would perform his duties properly , many

moro of which than he had yefc bad , ho hoped would bo laid npon him . Brother D . H . McGowan P . M . J . W . responded to Urn toast of the Officers of tho Lodge , and Bro . Marx Gross having given the Tyler ' s toast , which was heartily drunk , the brethren separated jubt in time fco conform to tbo licensing laws .

Memorial To The Late Dr. Parke.

MEMORIAL TO THE LATE DR . PARKE .

rpHE Provincial Grand Lodge of North Connaught JL resolved at their Communication , on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., to erect a Masonic Hall in Carrick-on-Shannon , in memory of the late Dr . T . H . Parke , who had been for years a member of Lodge 854 in that town . It is thought

that many brethren throughout the United Kingdom will feel interested in this monument to the name and fame of one who was a true man and a good Mason , and give it their interest and sympathy . Lord Harlech the Provincial

Grand Master telegraphed his readiness to act on the Committee , while Brothera B . H . Harrison , Carrick-ou-Shannon ; A . O'Conor , Carrickon-Shannon ; ancl W . C . Smith , Mohill , co . Leitrim , were appointed Secretaries to the Committee .

Though the Province of Staffordshire is at present without a Grand Master , it cannot bc said , remarks the Staffordshire Advertiser , that the work of Freemasonry is being allowed to lag under the guidance of Lieut .-Colonel

Bindley , Depnty Grand Master in charge of the Province . On Thursday a new Lodgo was to be consecrated at Walsall , and the following day . ( yesterday ) a like event was arranged for Stone .

The North London Chapter of Improvement will resume its meetings at the Cock Tavern , Highbury Corner , on Thursday next , 5 th October , at 8 o ' clock . Companions are cordially invited to attend ,

Memorial To The Late Dr. Parke.

KENTISH TOWN CLUB OP INSTRUCTION . THIS Club commenced its second session on fche 10 th inst ., at the Milton Hall , Kentish Town Road , when Bro . S . T . Qnioke ( Preceptor ) occupied the chair aud rehearsed the third degree in a manner reflecting considerable credit npon himself aud also upon his old friend and tutor the late John Maclean , whose name will long be cherished alike by all membera of the theatrical profession and those

who delighted , and still admire , the old school of sensational drama , of whioh he was so brilliant an ornament . Bro . Quicka long studied Freemasonry under the guidance of his old companion , and emulates the master hand most faithfully . The other Officers present were : — Bros . Charles Dettmer S . W ., Percy W . Husk J . W ., H . G . Davenall I . G ., F . A . Baldwin Tyler , Thomas Upton Organist , and G . F . Wheeler

Secretary . Starting in October last year the Kentish Town Club of Instruction has made rapid progress , until to-day ifc can boast of , np . wards of forty members . The Club meets every Sunday morning throughout the season , and the brethren accord a warm welcome to all those who may visit them . At the conclusion of the ceremony it was unanimously resolved to start forthwith a fund towards tbe

Masonio Charities , each member to contribute a small sum weekly , by whioh means every subscriber will ultimately become . a life subscriber to the Institutions . Bro . Quioke mentioned that the Logio Club had contributed in this manner over 3 , 000 guineas towards the support and maintainance of these nobte Institutions . Bro . Charles Dettmer S . W . waa elected W . M . for the next meeting .

PICNIC FROM ST . HELENS . THE membera of the Lodge of Loyalty , No . 897 , and the Ionio Lodge , No . 2405 , with their lady friends to the number of between 70 and 80 recently had a mosfc charming and enjoyable picnic to Windermere . The party left St . Helens in three saloon carriages , and after a pleasant run , Windermere was reached at 10 * 30 . On landing they were driven in four-in-hand brakes to the Queen's

Hotel , Ambleside , where the genial host , Mr . Taylor , had waiting a magnificent and substantial dinner , to whioh ample justice was done . After dinner the programme consisted of a drive of about 22 miles through magnificent scenery , tbe route being from Ambleside by Clappersgate , to Skelwitb , Longhrigg , Tarn , High Close , Red Bank ,

Grasmere , Rydal to Ambleside . The patty returned to the Queen ' s Hotel at 5 * 30 and partook of tea , the catering being most efficiently executed . The arrangements were most ably and courteously carried out by Bro . S . Wolfenden , who deserved every compliment and thanks from the party .

The Grand Master of Scotland will inslal Bro . J . H . Balfour , W . S ., as Provincial Grand Master of Fife and Kinross , on Friday nexfc , afc the County Hall , Cupar .

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