Outing Of The Confidence Lodge, No. 193

. •return a large group was formed on the lawn in front of the hotel to be hotoerap hed , Bro . Wiffen ' s family joining the group . Mention must not be mitted to be made of the charming young ladies who were [ unremitting in their " ttentions to the comfort of the visitors . pinner was then served in the banqueting hall , and to say that it was fault-I ssIv served is not giving one word of praise more than is due . The viands

ete of the best quality , the wines of the choicest brands , and for dessert , such Llorious fruits as are only to be found at this season of the year in the " Garden of Eng land " After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given and duly honoured , the WoR SHIPFUt MASTER proposed "The Health of Bro . Wiffen" in most eulog istic terms . Needless to add that the toast was received with enthusiasm and such cheers as must have resounded far and wide .

Bro . WIFFEN briefly responded , saying how much pleasure it afforded him to see so many of his brethren of Confidence Lodge round his table , and hoped to see as many of them as often as possible . " The Health of Bro . J . Barnwell , P . M . and P . Z . 2 oqq , " who was present as

a guest of Bro . Wiffen , was also drunk and suitably responded to . The banquet over , a move was made to the spacious roof-garden above the banqueting hall , where an open air concert was given , contributed to by the Misses Wiffen ; Bros . Wiffen , solo violin ; Owen , song ; Clayton , pianoforte solo ; Turner P . M . ; Smither , P . M . ; and Davey , P . M . Bro . Edwin Henry , Organist ,

presided at the pianoforte . At the conclusion of the entertainment , 'the visitors were conveyed in small boats to a yacht for a delighttul sail , a delicious breeze made the trip most enjoyable the party returning to the hotel in time for tea and coffee previous to leaving for town , after spending one of the most enjoyable outings ( thanks to the princely hospitality of the genial host ) , ever held in connection with Confidence Lodge .

Summer Festival Of The Albion Lodge And Chapter, No. 9.

SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ALBION LODGE AND CHAPTER , No . 9 .

The ancient and flourishing Albion Lodge , No . 9 , which was one of the p ioneers in the movement to establish " Ladies' Nights " and " Summer Outings , " still maintains its old traditions and sets an example in this and other respects to the rest of the lodges on the roll of Grand Lodge . Following the

precedents of former years a river trip was agreed upon and accordingly took place on the 21 st ult . The arduous work of making the necessary arrangements fell upon the Secretary—as invariably happens—but Bro . L . W . Harvey was fully equal to the occasion , and assisted by the experience of former years and an untiring energy he came through with flying colours .

The company numbering about 30 met at Paddington Station and proceeded by saloon to Reading . During the brief journey the opportunity was taken of congratulating the W . M ., Bro . Sydney H . Meyers , on the amount of his Stewards ' list at the recent Festival of the Boys' School . Bro . Meyers collected ^ 241 10 s ., being the second highest individual list .

At Reading a commodious steam launch , the Marian , was in waiting , and a start was made down the liver . It was an ideal day for the river , brilliant sunshine , with a gentle and cooling breeze . With such weather , genial company , picturesque scenery , and last , but not least , every attention to creature comforts , what more could a pleasure-seeking party possibly desire ? Bro . Gerrish , I . P . M ., constituted himself Ladies' Steward , and was assiduous in his attentions , and with

the genial Bro . Schartau as raconteur and Bro . W . Churcher to the fore with hit inimitable humorous recitations , the time sped pleasantly as Sonning , Shiplake , and Henley were passed . The company landed at Medmenham to inspect the Abbey , and , having re-embarked , the journey was continued to Marlow and Cookham . Lunch had been served

A choice banquet was in readiness at Skindles , and each item of an excellent menu was admirably served under the personal superintendence of the proprietor , Mr . H . Hoare , who was cordially congratulated on his success . After dessert , the toast of "The Queen " was heartily honoured . Bro . GEURISH , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Meyers , and Mrs . Meyers , " and said the W . M . was deservedly popular in the lodge and was held in high esteem . As showing his enthusiasm for Masonry and their

loil f ; e , Bro . Sydney Meyers took up a magnificent sum at the Boys' School Festival , which reflected great credit on himself and their old lodge . That day they had seen their W . M . in another capacity , and the manner in which he had discharged his duties would detract nothing from his popularity . They had had the most enjoyable day possible , and Bro . Sydney Meyers had left no stone unturned to stud y their amusement , and they were exceedingly fortunate in the fact that Mrs . Meyers had materially assisted the W . M . in the pleasures of the trip .

Bro . SYDNEY MEYERS , W . M ., returned sincere thanks on beha'f of himself and Mrs . Meyers . He did not know that he deserved all the praise bestowed by 'be I . P . M ., but it would , at least , show his wife that the time he spent in town at the lod ge of instruction had not been spent in vain . As far as the arrangements 'or the day were concerned , all the praise was due to Bro . Harvey , who had carried ° » t the matter entirely .

Bro . W . DENNIS , S . W ., next proposed " The M . E . Z . of the Albion Chapter , No . 9 , " and referred to the valuable services rendered to Masonry by Bro . W . f- Uring . Bro . W . E . DRING replied , and expressed the peculiar pleasure it gave him to " ^ present , as the Albion Chapter was so closely allied with the lodge . He had I , " ' , ? ' llmse 'f immensely that day owing to the excellent arrangements made y the Secretary , Bro . Harvey , who was also Scribe E . of the chapter . On the proposition of the WORSHIPFUL MASTER , seconded by Comp . DRING ,

) y cordial vote 01 thanks was given to Bro . L . W . Harvey , who had arranged o f er X " ' ail for the day in a manner that had conduced to the thorough enjoyment wh \ V , £ ' A" - HARVEY I P-M ., Sec , said he fully appreciated the vote of thanks 'be Alh' amply re P aid him for the litt , e 'rouble he had taken . He assured them Noth Lod ge occupied one of the softest and dearest places in his heart . chaDt " ^ S t 0 ° ' trouble or bother when he was working for the lodge or aim er j , . was K ' to hear they had all enjoyed themselves , for that was the m a " "Vet he had worked for

. rende r ° - W - Poupart , P . M . ( who initiated the present W . M . into Freemasonry ) , his J ' , a , couple of excellent songs , Bro . H . Schartau contributed seveialfrom recit af e re P ertoire , and Bro . W . Churcher gave several of his humorous

to I ' add ' ' . y proceeded to Taplow , and a saloon was in waiting to convey them of th e t '"^ where they separated , with mutual congratulations at the success Tl / 'P' regret that another " Summer Festival " had come to a close . those com P y included no less than six Worshipful Masters , and amongst an u Mr , « i T > Were Bro - and Mrs - - H - Meyers ; Bro . and Mrs . Gerrish ; Bro . P ° "Part n ennis •" Bros - W - E - Dri"g and L - W - Harvey ; Bro . and Mrs . W . W . iu ' Bro - and Mrs . H . W . Schartau j Bros . W . Churcher , D . Cartwright , H arvev Aii' Ne 'son Prower , M . A .. Mrs . Meyers . Mr . Bilbie , Bros . F . O . * ' * » sop , and Dow White .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Isle of Axholme Lodge , No . 1482 . The installation meeting ; of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., in the Masonic Room' ! , Crowle , when there were present Bros . H . L . Burtonshaw , W M •W Pickering , S . VV . ; W . S . Scholey , J . W . ; J . Franks , S . D . ; G . S . Tyack 'f . D : W . Cundall , I . G . j J . Lee , Org . ; VV . Chamberlain , D . C . ; J . Turner , Stwd ; C Fox , P . M . ; T . Staniforth , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Constable , P . M ., P . P . G O PP

G . S . B . ; J . Hemingbrough , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., W . M . elect ; W . Burtonshaw , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; R . N . Brunyee , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; M . R . J . Behrendt , P . J . G . W . j Hoe , Batty , Barratt , and G . Naylor , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . C . F . Tasker PPG Treas . W . Yorks ; VV . Fretwell , P . M . 242 ; J . J . Turner , J . D . 242 ; F . T . Turner , D . C . 2259 ; H . A . Fenton , J . W . 2259 ; T . Tomlinson , 2259 ; G . Mends , 1 730 ; Tippett , 2 373 i and Morrison , 207 S .

After the lodge had been duly opened , Bro . Staniforth took the chair as Installing Master , when Bro . Chamberlain presented Bro . Hemingbrough for installation . The whole of the imposing a ' nd impressive ceremony was most correctly and very effectively gone through by Bro . Staniforth , after which Bro . Hemingbrough invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . L . Burtonshaw , I . P . M . j W . 3 . Scholey , S . W . ; J . Franks

J . W . ; R . Wood , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; T . Staniforth , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; G . S . Tyack , P . G . C ., Chap , and S . D . ; J . Lee , J . D . ; Cundall , I . G . ; J . J . Lee , Org . ; VV . Chamberlain , D . C . ; and G . Naylor , Tyler . Bro . Staniforth was then invested with the Charity jewel from Grand Lodge by the W . M . amid the applause of all the brethren present .

Hearty congratulations were offered all round , and , after the lodge was closed , the installation banquet followed in the room adjoining the lodge , where Bro . Cranidge had arranged a splendid repast . After ample justice had been done to the good things provided , the usual toasts were gone through . Songs and recitations were interspersed between the toasts by Bras . T . J . Turner , F . T . Turner , Fox , Cundall , and others , so that altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent .

Reference was made during the meeting to the illness of the Secretary , Bro . R . Wood , one and all expressing the deepest sympathy , . with the sincerest wishes that the G . A . O . T . U . would grant a speedy recovery .

A . GRAND MASONIC TEMPLE IS being arranged for at the new Trocadero Restaurant which Messrs . J . Lyons & Co . are now completing at Piccadilly Circus . Special and complete accommodation will be provided for large and small lodges , and the tariff will be strictly in accord with the moderation which has hitherto characterisi d J . Lyons and Co . 's charges . The cuisine will fully sustain the high reputation this company have already earned , and the decorations and comforts of the whole place will mark a new era in the record of Masonic gatherings . Inquiries as to particulars , should be addressed to the proprietors , J . Lyons & Co ., Limited , Cadby Hall , Kensington . — [ ADVT . 1

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

St . Petrock Chapter , No . 330 . The annual meeting of this chapter was held on the 14 th ult . at the Masonic Hall , Bodmin , when the Principals for the ensuing year were duly installed , the whole of the cert monies being most impressively peiformed by the out-going First Principal , Comp . Shanks , in the presence of a large assembly of Past First Principals . At the conclusion of the business , avery hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . Shanks for the able manner in which he had done the work and conducted the affairs of the chapter

during the past year , this being the first occasion in the history of the chapter on which the whole of the installation of Principals has been done by one companion without any aid from other companions . The officers invested for the ensuing year were as follows : Comps . G . B . Treverton . M . E . Z . ; W . A . Sandoe , ] . ; J . G . Shanks , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . G . Parkyn , S . N . ; F . Rolleston , Treas . ; E . J . Goodfellow , P . S . ; R . L . Randall , ist A . S . ; the Rev . H . K . Southwell , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . Lancaster , Janitor . After the chapter was closed , the companions adjourned to the Royal Hctel and sat down to an excellent supper , provided by Bro . Sandoe .

A most enjoyable evening was spent , and was enlivened with songs , recitations , & c , ably contributed by the following : Comps . Collins , Smale , Rolleston , Shanks , Bencombe , Lancaster , and others .

THE GLORIBS of the old Trocadero in its best days are to be more than revived , as Messrs . J . Lyons & Co . have erected upon its site at Piccadilly Circus one of the grandest restaurants to be found in Europe . For elegance and convenience of construction , splendour of decoration , and the comfort and completeness of the general appointments it would be difficult to find its peer . The cuisine of J . Lyons & Co ., Ltd ., has earned for this Company the title of The Only Perfect Caterers , and the Trocadero Restaurant will be a distinct acquisition to Masonic lodges . Applications respecting bookings should be made to the proprietors , J . Lyons Si Co ., Ltd ., Cadby Hall , Kensington , W . — [ ADVT . ' I

Lodge Of Instruction.

Lodge of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144-A meeting was held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrudestreet , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Weller , W . M . ; Thomas , S . W . ; Royle , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutfield , Sec ; Thwaites , S . D . ; Hayward , J . D . ; Place , I . G . ; Holland , P . M . ; Ingram , and Murray .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ingram being the candidate . The charge after initiation was given by Bro . Thwaites , S . D . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Murray ,

who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Thomas was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A ballot was taken for £ 5 5 s . in connection with the Masonic Charities , which proved in favour of Bro . Marriott-Matthews . After the third rising , the lodge was closed .

CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE , No . 1563 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , W ., when there were present : Bros . Marks , W . M . ; Ashplant , S . W . ; Walker , J . W . ; Brander , Treas . ; Swift , Sec ; S . A . Marks , S . D . ; Stewart , J . D . ; T . TownsendI . G . ; LongTjlerand Fonseco , I . P . M .

, , , The lodge was opened in due torm , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , and subsequently the lodge was closed .

THE OLD TROCADERO went the way of all things but in its _ stead there has been raised a Trocadero which bids fair to altogether eclipse the memories of the old favourite place of amusement . A magnificent restaurant has been raised upon its site , and Messrs . J . Lyons and Co ., Limited , have succeeded beyond their anticipations in making this the most attractive and comfortable resort of the kind in Europe . A Masonic Temple is included in its many attractions and exceptionally good arrangements are being made for the convenience of lodges . Application for particulars should be made to the proprietors , J . Lyons and Co . Limited , Cadby Hall , Kensington . [ ADVT . ]