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coadjutors in the work . Addresses followed from some of the officers above mentioned , and from Bro . G . Raymond Portal , P . J . G . W ., a member of the Lodge , and one of its ardent supporters . Among the visitors were Bros . Walker , P . P . S . G . W ; Blake , P . G . T . ; Simmons , P . P . G . D . of Hants ; Joy , Gardener , and others . As the Brethren had assembled earlyto enjoy a long summer ' s day
, , opportunity was afforded in the evening for a ramble along the banks of the beautiful river ; and before the shades of night had closed in they departed on their way rejoicing , bearing with them the remembrance of a most happy meeting , and with the firm resolution to uphold the Churchill Lodge , now so auspiciously re-established .
Annual Excursion of the Alfred Lodge , July 23 , 1850 . —It having been customary during the last few years for the members of the Alfred Lodge to dispense with one of their monthly meetings and substitute for it an excursion , by land or water , to some favourite spot in the neighbourhood of Oxford , the spot selected this year , was Nuneham Park , which , through the kindness of its owner , G . G . Harcourt , Esq ., M . P ., is accessible at all times for pic-nic parties and pleasure seekers . An
excursion to this beautiful spot by water is , under ordinary circumstances , a treat of no common character , but the pleasure is necessarily enhanced , when a social and united party like a band of Masonic Brethren select this mode of beguiling a summer ' s day . An elegant barge , formerly belonging to the Stationers' company , of London , was engaged for the occasion , and was well stored with the necessaries as well as luxuries of life . On the morning of July 23 rd , the barge left Christ
Church Meadow at about one o ' clock ; with a numerous party , which on arriving at Nuneham , dispersed into different parts of the park . At four o ' clock dinner was announced , and on proceeding to the barge the party were gratified to find that the stewards , Bros . Townsend and Wyatt , had spared no pains or expense to promote their comfort . An excellent dinner kept the party in the best possible humour , which was enhanced by the kind and courteous conduct of the W . M ., Bro . Thomas ,
who fulfilled in his usual admirable manner the duties of chairman on the occasion . On the removal of the cloth the chairman introduced in brief but appropriate terms the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were responded to by the several Brethren . After partaking of tea and coffee , the signal was given for starting , and a delightful excursion home by moonlight formed the completion of one of the most agreeable meetings which the Masonic fraternity of this city have ever enjoyed .
Royal Arch . —August 1 . —The Festival of the Alfred Chapter of Royal Arch Masons was held this day at the Masonic Hall , Oxford , and the Prov . G . Sup ., the Rev . C . J . Ridley , came from the north expressly to attend it . The proceedings commenced at twelve o ' clock , M . E . First Principal Blake in the chair of Z . ; Comp . R . J . Spiers , G . S . B . of England , H ., and Comp . Thompson , J . After the exaltation of Bros . Thorp and Eraserto the R . A . degree , and of Bros . Bull and Ridleyas
, , Serving Companions , performed in his usual efficient manner by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Walker proceeded to instal Comps . It . J . Spiers , as Z ., W Thompson as H ., and J . Wyatt , jun ., as J . The following Comps .. were then invested with the collar of office by the First Principal , viz ., Blake , Treasurer ; F . Thomas , Scribe E . ; W . Gardener , N . ; Itev . E . Moore , Principal Sojourner ; Tyrvvhitt , Ch . Ch ., and E . Brockliss ,
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coadjutors in the work . Addresses followed from some of the officers above mentioned , and from Bro . G . Raymond Portal , P . J . G . W ., a member of the Lodge , and one of its ardent supporters . Among the visitors were Bros . Walker , P . P . S . G . W ; Blake , P . G . T . ; Simmons , P . P . G . D . of Hants ; Joy , Gardener , and others . As the Brethren had assembled earlyto enjoy a long summer ' s day
, , opportunity was afforded in the evening for a ramble along the banks of the beautiful river ; and before the shades of night had closed in they departed on their way rejoicing , bearing with them the remembrance of a most happy meeting , and with the firm resolution to uphold the Churchill Lodge , now so auspiciously re-established .
Annual Excursion of the Alfred Lodge , July 23 , 1850 . —It having been customary during the last few years for the members of the Alfred Lodge to dispense with one of their monthly meetings and substitute for it an excursion , by land or water , to some favourite spot in the neighbourhood of Oxford , the spot selected this year , was Nuneham Park , which , through the kindness of its owner , G . G . Harcourt , Esq ., M . P ., is accessible at all times for pic-nic parties and pleasure seekers . An
excursion to this beautiful spot by water is , under ordinary circumstances , a treat of no common character , but the pleasure is necessarily enhanced , when a social and united party like a band of Masonic Brethren select this mode of beguiling a summer ' s day . An elegant barge , formerly belonging to the Stationers' company , of London , was engaged for the occasion , and was well stored with the necessaries as well as luxuries of life . On the morning of July 23 rd , the barge left Christ
Church Meadow at about one o ' clock ; with a numerous party , which on arriving at Nuneham , dispersed into different parts of the park . At four o ' clock dinner was announced , and on proceeding to the barge the party were gratified to find that the stewards , Bros . Townsend and Wyatt , had spared no pains or expense to promote their comfort . An excellent dinner kept the party in the best possible humour , which was enhanced by the kind and courteous conduct of the W . M ., Bro . Thomas ,
who fulfilled in his usual admirable manner the duties of chairman on the occasion . On the removal of the cloth the chairman introduced in brief but appropriate terms the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were responded to by the several Brethren . After partaking of tea and coffee , the signal was given for starting , and a delightful excursion home by moonlight formed the completion of one of the most agreeable meetings which the Masonic fraternity of this city have ever enjoyed .
Royal Arch . —August 1 . —The Festival of the Alfred Chapter of Royal Arch Masons was held this day at the Masonic Hall , Oxford , and the Prov . G . Sup ., the Rev . C . J . Ridley , came from the north expressly to attend it . The proceedings commenced at twelve o ' clock , M . E . First Principal Blake in the chair of Z . ; Comp . R . J . Spiers , G . S . B . of England , H ., and Comp . Thompson , J . After the exaltation of Bros . Thorp and Eraserto the R . A . degree , and of Bros . Bull and Ridleyas
, , Serving Companions , performed in his usual efficient manner by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Walker proceeded to instal Comps . It . J . Spiers , as Z ., W Thompson as H ., and J . Wyatt , jun ., as J . The following Comps .. were then invested with the collar of office by the First Principal , viz ., Blake , Treasurer ; F . Thomas , Scribe E . ; W . Gardener , N . ; Itev . E . Moore , Principal Sojourner ; Tyrvvhitt , Ch . Ch ., and E . Brockliss ,