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value , being heir-looms , handed down from generation to generation . These silver trappings much resemble those worn by the peasant women of the Canton of Berne , in Switzerland . Pink kerchiefs are pinned across the bosom , full skirts ( many of them ) with gay coloured aprons , and green hats laced with silver . The old women wear large fur schakos , exactly like our English Grenadier Guards .

_ On the first day of our excursions drove through Partenkirchen , a primitive village not very distant , beyond which , at Wildenau , we came to the entrance of the Partnach Klamm ; here we alighted , and ascended a z'g-zag path to Graseck . Our previous toil was well repaid , for extended before us , far and wide , was a magnificent mountain panorama . Prominent was the Wetterstein Range , and , in the remote distance , we could faintly

perceive Schachen , Royal Hunting Lodge ( where the mentally affected King , J . udwig II ,, used to drive about nightly in a sledge , with electric lamps ) . The entrance to the Partnach Klamm opened out into a large narrow rugged gorge , through which the rapid surging waters of the River Partnach forced their impetuous course . It may be mentioned that the word Klamm signifies a narrow gorge in the mountains , through which a

river rushes with great velocity . The word is often used added to the name of a river , such as the Hollenthal Klamm , and has always the same signification . The passage through the Partnach Klamm entailed a great deal of fatigue and a certain amount of risk , a false step or slip near the torrent would certainly lead to immersion , to be followed by being whirled away in the torrent beyond all human aid . The pathway should be better protected .

We returned over the Klamm by planks near the Partnach Torrent , where we joined our carriages . It being about the middle of June , the landscape was decked in the brightest verdure , the air was fresh and genial , and the mountain sides were gemmed with wild flowers in full perfection . Nature was now to be seen in all her beauty . Next day , Sunday , was comparatively a day of rest . We went to early orchestral high mass in the new church , where the peasants attended in all

their bravery of costume . At 11 o ' clock most of our party walked from Garmisch to Partenkirchen , and were present at the morning service held in the unpretentious English church , where a chaplain officiates every Sunday morning during the summer . In the afternoon we visited the pretty village of Farchant , and walked up the Kuhflucht Valley , full of fine waterfalls .

The following day drove to Church of St . Anton . This was built to commemorate the delivery of Partenkirchen from the Austrians in 1703 . The road , thickly shaded with trees , has stations of the Cross at intervals . Under the gallery at foot of church is a Calvary and statues of prophets , a niche with the scourging of Christ , highly coloured and terribly realistic ,

also a little chapel of the Holy Sepulchre . Near at hand is a statue fountain of our Lord , with mountain water flowing from his five wounds . Inside the church are quaint paintings of historical occurrences of 1 703 and 1 S 01 . Over the hi g h altar is a striking picture of St . Anthony , by Lettirini , a pupil of Titian .

¦ Partenkirchen is a busy village and contains some inns , of which thc outer walls are brightly painted with frescoes of a religious or local characterthis is prevalent in South Germany . There are many good curiosity shops , where English and American visitors may procure objects of virtu at fancy prices . The Hi gh-street , now modernised after fire ol 1 S 76 , is full of historical associations , having been for 1 S 00 years part of the great road from

Italy to Germany . I cannot , however , enter into these historical details . Returning across the meadows , we visited the Carving School . Works of art may be bought at reasonable prices , the selling price of the carvings being reckoned at 2 s . per day wages to the pupils . The stag-horn chandeliers especiall y deserve notice . A drive in the afternoon of about four miles took us to Hammersbach , which stands at the entrance of the stern and wonderful Hollenthal Klamm , in the midst of ideal Alpine scenery .

On our fourth day ( Tuesday ) a pleasant drive afforded us one of the most striking of the Garmisch views , the towering pointed Waxenstein , with crucifix and tree and stile in foreground—a fine subject for artistic treatment . At seven miles from Garmisch , after passing a pretty wood , through which many of the party preferred to walk , joining thc carriages on the high road , we reached the green Badersee ( Lake ) , above which the Zugspitz rears its snowy peak . The colour of the water is due to some mineral springs . A

walk aiuund the shore of the lake presents a varied series of charming views . A prolonged stay at this delightful spot afforded an opportunity to some of our party to make sketches and water-colour drawings . We visited afterwards the Eibsee Lake , so-called from the yew trees-on its shore . On its placid bosom are seven islands , from one of which an eight-fold echo can be obtained from the side of the Zugspitz , which towers like a huge castle towards the south .

Our fifth day ( Wednesday ) was devoted to a very beautiful drive to Mittenwald , 10 miles from the new road mide in 1891 . On the right is the Church of Warnberg , the highest village in Germany . Mittenwald is so called from its formerly being the centre of the great Scharnitz wood , and was one of the four great forests of Germsny ( the others being the Black , the Bohemian , and Thuringian forests ) . The town lies beautifully by the

side of the grand Karwendel mountain , and its painted houses are like side scenes of a theatre . It had a great commercial imp crtance in the Middle Ages . It now supplies the world with violins . Tnc status of A ' a-. thias Ktotz , who brought thc manufacture from Italy ( A . D . 16 SO is near the church . We paid a visit to the Lentasch Klamm to vie . v the great cascade , bursting through clouds of mist out of the mountain sid ^' . Tnence we returned to our carriages and drove back to Garmisch .

I ought to have mentioned that we were taken to thc violin manufactory it Mittenwald , where the mysteries of making the instrument were shown uid explained to us . 'I hat evening , afier dinner , there was a concert of National songs and dances by ihree men and four women in their gala costume , the music beinej

furnished by the zither , the songs with chorus were of a joyous nature , in which there was much " jodelling . " In the dancing , the women went spinning round like animated teetotums , the one , male , dancer , went through a series nf athletic exercises which were far from being graceful . Tries ; ScliftplaUel , or as they may be literally translated , ' lilt of the shoe dinees , " are indescribably curious . Tliere was some fine zither playing by the

men . O 1 sixth day , Thursday , we drove thro igh the beuitlfal scenery of the upper Loisach valley to Grilsen , then walked through woods to the great Plansee ( Like ) . Crossing the frontier we entered Austria . ft stands 700 feet higher than Girrnisch , and its quiet secluded position , and the absence of all dwellings , except the two inns , makes it most peaceful and impressive .

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We drove by its side to the Seespitz Inn , and , after lunch , walked to the renowned Stuben Waterfalls . The second fall , about 100 feet , is said to somewhat resemble Niagara ( on a very small scale ) . Friday , was our last day at delig htful Garmisch . In the morning we walked across the meadows to Rissersee ( Lake ) . It commands the most striking view of the Waxenstein , whose precipitous cone , in the early morning , is often reflected perfectly in its waters .

Here we conclude the first part of our tour . The drive from Garmisch to Ober Amergau , and our visit to the "Passion Play" will be described next week . F . W . DRIVER , M . A ., PROF .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Stuart Lodge , No . 1662 . The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Frascati Restaurant , on Monday , the 23 rd ult ., when Bro . John O'Connor , W . M . elect , was duly installed in the chair of K . S . by the VV . M , Bro . ' D . R . Milch , who performed the ceremony in an able manner . Owing to the extremely high state of the temperature , there was only a

small attendance of brethren . The following officers were appointed and invested by the W . M .: Bros . D . R . Milch , l . P . M . ; C . E . Brooke , S . W . ; E . Falkner , J . W . ; O . H . Pardo , Treas . ; A . Bannister , Sec . ; E . Brook , S . D . ; H . Montgomery , J . D . ; J . T . Sweet , I . G . ; H . Baldwin , D . C ; Luckings , A . D . C . ; J . Taylor , G . W . Allen , and R . J . A . Bennett , Stewards ; A . Briscoe , P . P . G . Org . Surrey , Org . ; and J . Bailey , Tyler .

After the business of the lodge was concluded the brethren sat down to a banquet , which gave everyone satisfaction . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The musical arrangements were under thc direction of Bro . J . T . Sweet , and amongst the artists , whose names appeared on the menu card , the following sang and

played : Mrs . Edith Morgan and Mr . R . A . J . Jones , sang ; Mrs . Sweet , Bert Mitchell , and Bert Sweet gave a banjo selection ; Mr . F . Martin gave a violin solo ( " The Broken Melody" ); Bros . Jenkins and C . Davies sang in their usual style ; and Mr . and Mrs . Mills contributed a short comedietta of an amusing character . At the piann , Miss Wotton , Miss Roswell , and Bro . Arthur Briscoe , Org , did good work .

Altogetni-r . 1 most enjoyable evening was spent , and the brethren separated about midnight , wishing the newly-installed Master and the lodge every success for the ensuing year .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Pattison Chapter , No , 913 . The installation meeting of the above excellent and powerful chapter took place on Thursday , the lyth inst ., at the Masonic Temple , Mount Pleasant , Plumstead , and was remarkable as being about the first and only chapter in the Woolwich and Plumstead district where the I . P . Z . installed the M . E . Z ., the H ., and the J ., instead of as hitherto , all three being installed by an adept , who thoroughly understood his work , and did it to jerfectirm . The chapter was opened by Comps . Isiah Turton , M . E . Z . ; J . O . Cook , H . ; and Dr . E . Bryceson , M . D ., J . ; assisted by Comp . R . J . Cook , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., as D . C .

The installation then took place , Comp . J . O . Cook being installed as M . E . Z ., by Comp , Turton ; Comp . E . Bryceson , as H ., by Comp . Cook ; and Comp . VV . H . Turton , as J ., by Comp . Bryceson ; and the folio wins officers invested , those at least who werj present : Comps . H . ] . Butter , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., S . E . ; W . Busbridge , S . N . ; J . R . Cook , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., Treas . ; B . Hammond , P . S . ; J . D . Brooks , 1 st A . S . ; E . Carter , 2 nd A . S . ; H . Mason , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S ., O . C . ; and C . Warren , Janitor . No addresses were delivered , and after the I . P . Z ., Comp . Turton , had been presented with a handsome and valuable Past First Principal's jewel , and returned thanks , the chapter was closed .

The banquet was partaken of at the Royal Mortar Hotel , Beresford-square , Woolwich , and well did Comp . George Mall , the esteemed host , sustain his fame as a splendid caterer and judge of good things edible and in season . Among the other companions present were Comps . C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., P . G . D . C . Kng ., & c . j W . C . Taylor , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; C . lolly , P . Z . ( Hon . ) , P . Z . 1472 , P . Z . and S . E . 21 S 4 , P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; G . Nichols , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . E . ; E .

B . Hobson , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . ; Sidney Horton , P . Z ., P . G . Org . ; D . K . Summers , L . Chasteaneuf , F . Hoar , G . Hall , VV . H , Lewis , Jas . Stratton , Dr . J . Clarke , J . Lawson , '/ .. Kellcy , G . Frost , C . Perry , F . Quick , A . Moore , Rev . A . Jackson , II . S 21 ); Ur . H . Uernays , P . Z . 1973 ; G . Kennedey , P . Z . 13 ; and J . G . Turner , P . Z . iS 37- The usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts having been duly honoured ,

Comp . Coupland , whose name was connected with the toast of "The Grand Ollicers , Present and Past , " said , in reply , that he thanked the M . E . Z . for his kindness in coupling his name with so important a toast , and also the companions for their kindly reception of it . His position in Grand Chapter was that of P . G . S . B ., a position he held in virtue of his position in Grand Lodge . Their enthusiastic reception of the name of Earl Amherst , the Grand II . of their Order , and G . Superintendent of th : ir province , showed the high respect and , indeed , affection with which'his lordship wis

held by the companions of the chapter , and it needed not him to tell them that that feeling was held by every lodge , chapter , and Mason in the Pro / incs of Kjnt . ( Applause . ) They all knew the great inteiest his lordship took in the welfare of Masonry in the province . The previous week he ( Ear ! Arnhirst ) presided at their annual meeting at Canterbury , and thcise who were present on that occision saw for

themselves the perfect manner in which his lordship conducted the business as well a * the festivities ot the occasion . At that meeting the ollice of G . Organist was conferred upon their Comp . Morton , because his lodge knew Comp . Horton was a g < . od musician . With respect to the other Grand Ollicers they were all goad and tru ; brethren and companions , who by their excellent work and Charity had wjn their position , and in their name he thanked thc companions for their kind reception of the toast .

Comps . Horton and Butter responded for " The Prov . G . Ollicers , " and to the toast of his health , given by the I . P . Z . ( Comp . Turton ) , Comu . Cook spoke of his earnest desire fur the welfare and prosperity of the chapter , and of his intention to endeavour to secure that prosperity , nothing should be wanting on his part . " The II . and J . " were toasted , and duly responded . "The Past Principals" were next honoured , and Comps . Cook and Nichols responded .

" The Visitors , " " The Officers , " and the Janitor ' s toast concluded the list . The musical portion of the entertainment was simply delicious . 1 ' here were only two vocalists , but they were a delight ; the magnificent , free , clear , and bird-like music that flowed from the lips of Mrs . Bryceson , evoked the enthusiasm of the companions in the highest degree . She sang " Ihe fairy lullaby , " and was rapturously encored , and alterwards " Ang : ls guard thee , " her ll : xbile sjprano organ revelling in its ability to stir and move the hearts of those present to enthusiasm . Madame Kate Tester Jones was in her b ; st mood , that is to say , ner grand and vjjuble it

contralto organ was as a . ball in the hands of a boy . and so she played with it , g . ving its pathos m Handel's "Li ^ ht" ( Largo)—Sidney Horton occasionally playing a violin ohligato—and its passion in Genevieve . " A due : ( violin and viola ) , " Andante and Rondo , by Pleyel , gave Miss Gladys Horton and her talented father an opportunity of what splendid manipulators tney are , he with the violin and shj with the viola ; and then another of this family of bjrn musicians , Mr . Lional Horton , rendered a superbly phrased cello siolo , " Czardas , " l , y Fisclur . It was a pleasant meeting and worth remembering .

Tun en AKTKK and other documents in connection wit ' i the dormant S iltoun Loa £ c » No . 7111 , Aberdeen , have bsen handed over to the Grand Lodge .