Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

Saturday last was gala day at the Institution , it being vhat is popularly known as "Old Pupils' Day , " and advance was taken to open the place generally to visitors . About 60 old pupils attended during the day and they were reived by Bro . Frank Richardson , chairman of the month , re ; th Bros . Sir John Monckton , Thos . Fenn , Peter de Lande r Lr Charles Hammerton , J . H . Matthews , and Edward

, Long , > - ""; , ,, _ ,, r- _ :. t T « . ~ ... 1 1- -c n .-Letchworth , of the House Committee . The whole of the Albert Hall programme was gone through , the exercises and marching being performed on one ot the lawns , which had the most p leasing effect . Amongst the guests were Bro Sir Edmund Lechmere , Provincial Grand Master for Worcestershire , and Lady Lechmere , the Rev . Prebendary Whittinffton , Bro . Berridge , the Rev . Hayman Cummings ,

n purchase , Bros . Chas . Cheston , Herbert Jackson , George W . Rush , Charles W . Stephens , and others . At the end of the proceedings Bro . Sir Edmund Lechmere and the Rev . Prebendary YVhittington ( the latter not a Mason ) addressed the children and expressed the great gratification they had experienced in seeing them so pro-Icient in all their work , the Prebendary particularly remarking upon the excellence of the music and recitations .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

A SCHOLARSHIP WON BY A PUPIL DURING HIS HOLIDAYS . On Wednesday morning the staff at Wood Green were delighted to hear that J . B . G . Templeman , 14- ^ years of age , has taken the second place in an examination in which 183 ' lads competed , and the boy was praised for his mathematical work . It has been agreed that Templeman shall be allowed to

complete his time in the School , and that the scholarship shall be open to him when he leaves the School . We hope that his success will inspire him to use his undoubted talent more than he has done , and we should advise him not to neglect his lesson in Greek and German , and would remind him that with perseverance he may make his way to one of our Universities .

Summer Outing Of The Stability Lodge, No. 217.

SUMMER OUTING OF THE STABILITY LODGE , No . 217 .

The summer outing of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult . Arrangements had been made by which the lodge and the friends of the members went to Clacton-on-Sea in the splendidly fitted new boat , "The Clacton , " which regularly runs to Clacton-on-Sea during the summer . The party started from the Old Swan Pier , London Bridge , at half-past nine in the morning , and , in

spite of a few slight showers , had very enjoyable weather for the trip . The party did not land from the boat at Clacton , but noticed with great pleasure that the brethren of that town had raised the Masonic ensign on the pier in honour of the visit . Amongst those present were : Bro . Gorrie , W . M ., and Miss Gorrie : Bro . Eckersall , S . W ., and Mrs . Eckersall

Bro . Addington , P . M ., Mrs . and the Misses Addington ; Bro . Hinks , Treas . ; Bro . Hinks , jun ., P . M . ; Bro . Marfleet , P . M ., Mr . Marfleet , jun ., and Miss Marfleet ; Bro . Nixon , Sec , and Miss Nixon ; Mr . and Mrs . Hancock ; Bro . Taylor , P . M . ( the father of the lodge ) , and Miss Taylor ; Mr . Woolmer , jun ., Bro . Tennant , Mrs . Tennant , and Mrs . Tennant , jun . ; Mr ., Mrs ., and Miss

Wilson ; Bro . and Miss Cubbon ; Mr . and Mrs . Fisher ; Mr . and Mrs . King ; Bro . Page , P . M ., and Mrs . Page ; Bra . Cowley , W . M . 1622 , and Mrs . Cowley ; Bro . D . Rose , P . M . 1622 ( the respected Preceptor of the Rose Lodge of Instruction ); Bro . Beachamp and Mrs . Beachamp ; Bro . Charlie Woods 1 SC 9 and Mrs . Woods

, , Bro . C . H . Stone , 1641 , and Mrs . Stone ; Mr . Larrit , sen ., Mr . Larrit , jun ., Mr . Trott , Mr . Balmbro , Mr . and Mrs . Kelley ; Miss Boosey , Mr . Sheldon , Mr . Mills , Bro . Hardimann and Mrs . Hardimann ; Bro . Brown , Bro . Berry , Bro . and Mrs . Edwards , Bros . Itter , Garner , and Uwen .

, The creature comforts of the party were well looked after by Bro . Smith , the Steward of the " Clacton , " who formerly was at Anderton ' s Hotel . Arriving at London Bridge at 11 p . m ., the party landed , well satisfied with the pleasant day that had been spent on Ari . * ' P ' easant anticipations of another similar delightful day in the future . The pleasing strains of the Band added greatly to the enjoyment of the day .

The Annual Picnic Of The Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.

THE ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .

i » a if j nnua picnic in connection with the above lodge Dul " ° " . esda y > the 26 th ult ., the locale being the r , ? . J Nottinghamshire . The members accompanied " , . wives and sweethearts arrived at Worksop at 90 clock , where rhpv narfvinL- nf hrflalffast z > V tVio T : „ n

far PI j ustlce having been done , the party left V / orksop castl if ' ? mansion oi his Grace the Duke of Newthe viewing the house and lake from the bridge Manv proceeded t ° l'horesby , the mansion of Earl the m S f t ^ ' - ^ " gratification of inspecting one of c- _ t _ ? ' beautiful and finished modern residences in R . . --- » w » uiui ana nnisnea moaern resiaences in

the « , J . driv 'ng from Thoresby to the Major Oak , tbeca P rosPects were delightful . On alighting from an eu 2 es the green sward was quickly transformed into 16 i , „ Bant r « ectory—to the gratification and enjoyment of soundT ? u , thirs ' y souls " Time flies > the horn was and tli g | a des of merry Sherwood are left behind , tlio .. 1 y w . ere hurrvine throurfi the Park at Welbeck until

HoodI Th 3 t the " Larder o £ the famous outlaw , " Robin "TheP e 5 comPany were enlivened by the song of Wilkinson " " > " sun £ excellent form by Bro . J . E . with Us t ding i 3 nward Welbeck Abbey was soon insight and ma the mansion of his Grace kken , who ? , ? ? > 'he road to Worksop was again dinner ml ' , nks to mine host o £ the Lion , an excellent Provided on arrival there , which was presided

The Annual Picnic Of The Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.

over by the Worshipful Master , Bro . W . B . Dyson . Dinner over the W . Master proposed the usual loyal toasts which were drunk with musical honours . The W . M . then in felicitous language gave "The Ladies , " and coupled the name of Bro . Wm . Brown , I . P . M ., who responded for the fair sex . The last toast , "The Health of the W . M . of the

Eboracum Lodge , was then proposed , and right heartily received to the strains of " For he's a jolly good fellow . " The W . M . thanked the ladies and brethren for receiving the toast in such a hearty manner , and said that their thanks were also due to the organiser of the trip , Bro .

James Kay , who carried out all the arrangements in a very satisfactory manner . The party then wended their way to the station , when after a pleasant railway journey the northern metropolis was reached at 10 o ' clock , after a most brilliant day's outing .

Annual Picnic Of The Logic Club.

ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE LOGIC CLUB .

The annual picnic in connection with this club took place on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., in the pleasant neighbourhood of Epsom . The members met at Mortimerstreet , and drove away in four-in-hand coaches under the guidance of the Deputy Preceptor , Bro . G . E . Fairchild . The Preceptor , Bro . John Maclean , accompanied the party during the morning , having to return to town by train to

attend to his professional engagements . The lovely scenery for which Surrey is noted was much appreciated , and the weather was all that could be desired for driving purposes—cool and refreshing to a degree . Passing through Ewell a halt was made at a charming spot halfway between this and Epsom . The cloth was spread upon the green sward , and the members did justice to an

enjoyable luncheon , after which the journey was continued to Box Hill . The weather became threatening and rain appeared upon the lovely scene , which precluded the genial W . Master of the Wharton Lodge from delivering his lecture and story of his recent journey through the Continent o ! Europe ; however , this was partly recompensed for by an excellent banquet at the Burford Bridge Hotel , under the

genial presidency of the Deputy Preceptor , Bro . G . E , Fairchild . Amongst those present were Bros . R . P . Stevens , W . M . City of London Lodge ; W . Thomas , W . M . Wharton Lodge ; Grove , W . M . Crystal Palace Lodge ; Mostyn , Potter , Kent , Kirkaldy , Greenway , Dr . Duke , Browning , Harris , Hyman , Allcorn , Fendick , Fisher , Freeman , Prince , and the Hon . Secretary , Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald .

Removal Of The Townley Parker Lodge, No. 1032, Whittle Springs.

REMOVAL OF THE TOWNLEY PARKER LODGE , No . 1032 , WHITTLE SPRINGS .

The leafy haunts of Whittle Springs may not be known to the brethren of the mystic tie generally , but to those who are more fortunate in the possession of such knowledge , and who during the palmy days of the lodge ' s existence have had opportunities of seeing the place and of visiting the brethren of No . 1032 , there are many happy memories , which doubtless will now change to heartfelt regrets . Time ,

the immutable , has changed the circumstances under which the lodge then existed , and which made it so successful . Many members of the Craft , then resident in the surrounding towns of Chorley , Preston , Leyland , Blackburn , Bolton , and Wigan , loved the place , and looked forward with anxious eyes to the date of the lodge ' s " next happy meeting" in the spacious halls of " the hotel , " situated within

the picturesque grounds of these once famed medicinal springs . Many old and revered members have passed away ; younger brethren are scattered throughout the land ; new lodges have sprung up in surrounding towns to supply the Masonic necessities of the residents therein ; and even " the springs " have changed hands , and are now turned to other and more profitable uses . It has been

decreed that No . 1032 shall in future find " a local habitation " in the Masonic Rooms situated in the Town Hall building of Chorley , three miles distant , and that its meetings shall no longer take place amidst the leafy walls , the flowery walks , and the spnnking fountains of its first home . At its last April meeting , Bro . J . B . Cardwell , P . M . ( one of the owners of the " springs" ) , generously and

spontaneously insisted that he could not consent to the removal , without some outward and visible recognition of the circumstances , and to mark his sense of the importance of the change , its probable effect being for the good and welfare of Masonry , and he therefore invited the W . M ., officers , and brethren of No . 1032 to dinner on the last occasion of the lodge meeting at Whittle , and he kindly

extended the invite to the W . M . and officers of Ellesmere Lodge , No . 730 , 40 brethren in all being invited . Accordingly the brethren of the two lodges met on Thursday , the 21 st instant , and the lodge was opened by Bro . Jos . Hopkinson , P . M . 1032 . After business of a routine character was transacted , Bro . John Hurst , of Lodge 1356 , was elected a joining member , and the ballot was

taken , on the proposal of Bro . Cardwell , for Mr . Miles Melbourne Williams , M . D . The ballot was declared to be unanimous in his favour , and it is to be regretted that his professional duties prevented his initiation on this last occasion . The lodge then proceeded to discuss the case of a poor brother who was sick and in distress , and it is especially noteworthy , that the very last minute entered on

the books of the lodge , at Whittle Springs , records an act Df benevolence and charity to one of its original founders . The duty was also imposed upon Bro . J . Heald , P . M . 730 and 1032 , of obtaining further assistance of a voluntary kind trom brethren in favour of this sick brother . The lodge was closed . At 7 o'clock the brethren commenced to dine , the viands

being choice , excellent , and well served , Bro . J . Hurst being the caterer . Bro . J . B . Cardwell presided at the afterdinner proceedings , supported on his right by Bro . J . II . Hopkinson , W . M . 1032 , and on his lett by Bro . L , Eccles , W . M . 730 . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and "The Health of our Host , Bro . Cardwell , " was ably

proposed by the WORSHIPFUL MASTER of 1032 , and seconded by the WORSHIPFUL MASTER of 730 , who briefly alluded to tha generous nature of Bro . Cardwell in all cases of need ( Masonic and otherwise ) , his kindly disposition and good nature—he being essentially—" a man that I love and honour with all my soul , and my heart , and my duty . " The toast was received with enthusiasm and loud applause— " Kentish fire "—being led by Bro . Jas . Corbitt

Removal Of The Townley Parker Lodge, No. 1032, Whittle Springs.

P . M . 1032 . "Absent Brethren" had a toast to themselves , special mention being made of Bro . J . M . Kerr , P . M . 730 , P . P . G . S . of W . West Lanes , now resident in India—and "Auld Lang Syne" was sung in his honour . The evening was pleasantly spent , Bro . Holland assisting with elocutionary efforts , and Bros . Widdows , Heald , Bruce , and Jolly , assisted vocally . Not the least part of the entertainment came from Bro . T . Sharpies , P . M . and Treas . 730 , who gave his inimitable "Knives to grind , " in an excellent manner .

Testimonial Dinner To Bro. J. Conner, P.P.G.S. Lanark, At The Sandown Hotel.

TESTIMONIAL DINNER TO BRO . J . CONNER , P . P . G . S . LANARK , AT THE SANDOWN HOTEL .

A complimentary dinner to Bro . James Conner , 1369 , was given at the Sandown Hotel , on Tuesday evening , the 5 th ult ., to celebrate the occasion of presenting that brother with a testimonial in token of the respect and esteem he was held in during the time he was in the position of Traffic Manager to the Isle of Wight Railway Company . ? The in the

CHAIRMAN , course of his remarks , paid a very high compliment to Bro . Conner for the able manner in which he had discharged his duties , and expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to preside on the occasion . He also alluded to the wide-spread popularity enjoyed by Bro . Conner in the Island ; and his remarks having been fully endorsed by the Vice-Chairman , he handed to Bro . Conner

a purse containing a cheque for £ 60 . Bro . CONNER duly acknowledged the gift , and expressed his gratification , above all things , at the kindly spirit which had been exhibited towards him during his sojourn in the Isle of Wight .

Presentation To Bro. W. C. Smith, P.M. 1563.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . W . C . SMITH , P . M . 1563 .

On Friday evening , the 23 rd ult ., a numerous gatheringof brethren assembled at the Criterion , Piccadilly , to present a testimonial to Bro . W . C . Smith on his leaving London for the north of England , and in recognition of his services as Preceptor of the Eclectic , Emblematic , Covent Garden , and Londesborough Lodges of Instruction , which position he has held for

many years . The testimonial consisted of an illuminated address in a handsome oak frame , presented by Bros . Harnell and Noakes , forty guineas enclosed in a silken purse , beautifully worked with Bro . W . C . Smith ' s monogram in silver on sky blue satin , the work of Mrs . G . Reynolds , the wife of the esteemed Secretary of the Covent Garden Lode-e of Instruction , ami ^ 1 ,,= ^ ™ u

= brooch , set with brilliants , in a case bearing a suitable inscription , for Mrs . W . C . Smith . On the motion of Bro . G . F . SWAN , Secretary of the Emblematic Lodge of Instruction , Bro . G . Reynolds was unanimously elected to the chair , and on rising said it was with mingled feelings of pleasure and regret that he rose

to present the testimonial which had been subscribed by the members of the various lodges of instruction of which Bro . Smith had been Preceptor . They all knew with what success he had filled that onerous position , for if it had not been for him thev would not have been able to do their work in the manner they didfor which they owed a deep

, debt of gratitude of which that testimonial was the expression . He trusted T . G . A . O . T . U . would spare him for many years to come to enjoy his well-earned repose , when he would have the consolation of remembering that he had left behind him the fruits of his labours , not only in their hearts but in their heads .

a . 1 i u c v £ MITH > who spoke with great emotion , thanked the brethren most sincerel y for the very handsome and valuable testimonial which they had presented to him . He could assure them he felt quite unworthy of it , for if what he had done had in their opinion rendered him in any way worthy of such an offering , it had been indeed a labour of love . 1 he many happy hours he had spent with

the brethren he should always remember as some of the most pleasant in his life . His devotion to the work had at times strained the affection of husband and wife through his being so much from home , bat he was pleased to say it had always ended happily . It was with great regret that circumstances had carried him away from London , but in

his distant home he should always remember the great kindness that had always been extended towards him , which had culminated in this expression of their appreciation of his humble services . Words failed him to thank them sufficiently for their very great kindness , which was the jewel he should of all others value the most . He wished them all and their lodges of instruction prosperity and success .

At the end of the proceedings a number of the brethren sat down to a dinner served in the Glee Room , to which Bro . W . C . Smith was invited . After a sufficient time had been pleasantly spent in doing justice to the good things provided , The Chairman , Bro . REYNOLDS , proposed , in felicitous terms , the toast of " The Queen and the Craft . " The CHAIRMAN , in prooosing " The Health of Bro . W .

C . Smith , " said he proposed that toast with a great deal of pleasure . They all regretted that he was going away trom them , as he had always served them truly and faithfully , but trusted that at no very distant time he would linu it convenient to pay them a visit , when he would have accorded him a hearty welcome . They would always remember him with feelings of gratitude for the very able manner in which he had conducted the work in the various lodges of instruction with which he had just severed his

connection . Bro . SMITH , in reply , spoke at considerable length , tracing his career as Preceptor from the time he joined the Emblematic Lodge of Insttuction to the present time . He thanited the bretnren most heartily for the enthusiastic manner in which they had drunk his health . He should alivays remember with pride the great honour they had conterred upon him in the handsome testimonial he had

just received . He begged once more to thank them for the very great kindness and courtesy he had always received at their hands . Several other toasts , including " The Chairman , " " Vice-Chairman , " "Committee , " and " The Secretaries of the various Lodges of Instruction , " were proposed and responded to in suitable terms , thus bringing to an end a most memorable and enjoyable evening .