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descent into Widdicombe having been safely negotiated , a rest was made to examine the church there , known as the Cathedral of the Moor , now much too large for the population , but which had not been too large at the time the mines in the neighbourhood were being worked . Then on across the moor to beautiful Dartmeet , with its old bridge and still older rude bridge composed of piles of boulders with flat slabs of granite laid across . At Two Bridges a stop of an hour and a half was made for luncheon , which was ready spread out in a large shed , having been sent on ahead from

Exeter . After lunch the inevitable photographer performed his mission , and some of the more energetic walked up the valley to inspect the primeval forest of stunted oaks known as Wistman ' s Wood . Here the party was joined by Mr . Hansford Worth , who had driven over from L ydford to act as instructor

later on . A fresh start having been made , the next pause was shortly before Merivale Biidge was reached , where on the bare hill side is a marvellous collection of hut circles , sacred circles , parallel rows of stones , kistvaens , and

menhirs , which were all duly explained by Mr . Worth , the Secretary of the Dartmoor Exploration Committee . The steep descent to Merivale Bridge was made on foot , although practice had now made the most timid and inexperienced quite ready to go anywhere behind such teams and drivers as were supplied to them .

Finally the long line of coaches drew up in the town of Tavistock , where , after partaking of tea at the hotel , a move was made to the station , where the L . and S . W . Railway had provided a special train , which brought the brethren back to Exeter by 7 o ' clock , having in the 11 hours since starting skirted the Moor by train on its eastern side , driven 2 S miles across it , and

skirted it again on its north edge by train . A long day , truly , but a most enjoyable one , even the weather , so uncertain a quantity on the wild , bleak moor , having been all that could be wished . The trip was one long triumph of organisation , of which the brethren in charge have every right to be proud , not a hitch of any kind , and time kept almost to a minute throughout .

After dinner the visitors were "at home"' to the Exeter brethren , and entertained them at a smoking concert in the ball-room . A few speeches were made , but not many , music and conversation being rightly given the preference . It was , however , necessary to thank the Exeter brethren for all their kindness , which was done by the W . M . and Bro . Speth , and

acknowledged by Bro . John Stocker , the Prov . G . Sec . A most gratifying event , and totally unexpected , was the appearance of our venerable Bro . Canon Tristram , of Durham , whose presence in the city was not known previously , but who , when he heard that his co-members of the Quatuor Coronati were receiving their hosts , felt he could not do better than join them .

The feature of the musical entertainment was the charming hand-bell ringing of Bro . Tipper . We in London know it well , but it came as a revelation to Exeter . Once more the fatal hour of 11 p . m . approached all too soon , and the brethren joined heartily in Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem , separating with reluctance , mutually pleased with each other .

Sunday , the iSth , opened with a small instalment of the much wanted rain . After attending morning service in the Cathedral , an early lunch was partaken of , and at 2 . 5 the train moved out of the station on its way to London bearing with it the majority of the visitors , the parting "God speed " of the many Exeter brethren crowding the platform ringing in their

ears . Tea was taken on board once more at Salisbury , and town was reached at 6 . 45 p . m ., where final farewells were exchanged on Waterloo platform , with a unanimous expression of opinion that the Exeter outing uf the Quatuor Coronati Lodge could not be beaten , and was equal to the best of its predecessors .

Surely , quite apart from the gratification ' of the participants , such gatherings ot the Craft must be conducive to the good of the Fraternity as a whole , and the wonder is that more are not undertaken . For three days brethren from all parts of these Islands have sat side by side , wandered in loving < ompanship through the city and country , made new friends ri ght and left , learnt to know and appreciate each other , played alternately the equall y delighted parts of host and guest . Why is the Quatuor Coronati the only lodge which annually provides such an opportunity 1

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St . Luke ' s Lodge , No . 225 . On Wednesday , the 14 th instant , the final meeting of the summer session of the above lodfie was held at Freemasons' Hall , Soane-street , Ipswich . Bro . George W . ' ™ tonj W . M ., was in the chair of K . S ., and was supported by Bros . W . Rumsby , ' ¦'¦ M . j J . A . Pettitt , acting S . W ., in place of Bro . Hugh Burton , who wis laid aside I'y sickness } H . J . Brook , J . W . ; G . Powell Price , Sec . ; A . W . Cook , D . C . j chn Thompson , Ore . ; S . Soarkes , S . D . ; R . Miller , I . D .: T . Whiteside . I . G .:

U . Lewccck , Taylor and Christie , Stwds . ; VV . J . Whitehead , P . M . ; and a arge attendance of brethren including Bros . Hills , Unsworth , and Kemp . Visitors : i - ' ros . Pearce , Carter , and Odlam , all of 959 j Ward , 37 G ; and II . R . P . Hodgson , 712 . W 1 WL - " 16 ' ^ had been opened and the routine business transacted , Bro . ... ' . J- Whitehead performed the ceremonv of raisinir Bro . H . B . Clarke ( M .-inairinir

r r /^ i ""'' ?"'"¦'"'/)» similar ceremonies being performed by Bro . Pettitt to Bro . , £ 7 > and Bro . Rumsby to Bro . H . R . P . Hodgson . The latter was performed » y bt . Luke ' s by special request of the Lindsey Lodge , No . 712 , Louth . Bro . G . W . aenton gave the secrets , working tools , and historical portion of the ceremony in a '" Obt impressive manner , and h 'er "le cIos'ng of tl , e lod 2 ' the remainder of the evening was devjted to banquet

Blackheath Lodge , No . 1320 . 11 1 T ^ ct ! on m"ting of this highly successful lodge was held at the Bridge House ! i >\ j T , , wsday , the 15 th inst . Present : Bros . G . Hobley , W . M . ; E A . Rice , , V 'i Wa ^ - King , S . W . ; II . Cornford , J . W . ; VV . H . Morson , P . M ., Treas . ; '• A Stunt , P . M ., Sec . j Thos . Tucker , S . D .,- H . Tempest , J . D . j A . Hesekiel , ( WD-V , ? ' P , M , ) D C , ! R Brown ' Stwd -: J- Whiteman , Tyler ; T . R . llrnu u ' . .: - U Crcn > P - - J H - W . Parker , J . P . Bliss , D . T . Birkbeck , F . "' iton , H . A . Ellis , A . Smith , and C . Martin . The visitors were Bros . 1 . R . Wilkes .

•^• Lawrence , C 41 , Montreal ; W . J . Newstead , I . G . 1973 ; l ' rand Sivinford , W . M . AH' .- 0 re- ; . - Masters , 234 GJ F . G . Murray , 1 S 20 J ] . Miller , S 79 ; [ )• . ?• Wastie , 2473 j VV . H . Harper , P . M . 21 S 2 ; A . Taylor , 217 ; Geo . Thompson , ' -1744 j Win . Dawson , P . M . 1 G 22 ; and C . H . Stone , P . M . <; o 7 , S . W . 1641 . was n , « "J'P utes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . II . A . Ellis Year l ^ l 1 a Pel , fect inanner by the W . M . The election of W . M . for the ensuing " toon place and was unanimous in favour of Bro . Wal . R . King , S . W . ; also for

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that of Treasurer , which was also unanimous in favour of Bro . W . H . Morson , P . M . Bro . J . Whiteman was elected Tyler . TheW . M . was highly congratulated upon the very successful and enjoyable summer outing , which consisted of an up-river trip from Windsor to Great Marlow . The W . M . very suitably acknowledged the compliment , and stated he had been ably supported by the indefatigable Secretary , Bro . Stunt , P . M ., and also a large body of Stewards , which he highly appreciated , and heartily thanked them .

The business of the lodge ended , it was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a capital supper , supplied by the worthy host , Bro . Callingham . The cloth removed , the W . M . gave the customary loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured . The W . M . next proposed the toast of " The Grand Officers , " which was cordially responded to .

Bro . E . A . Rice next rose and said it gave him most peculiar pleasure to propose the toast of "The W . M ., " whom he had known for the past 11 years , and he had found him a most staunch friend and a good man . All had witnessed his excellent work , and he asked the brethren to drink to his health , and also that of his wife , and wish them long life and happiness . Bro . T . Hobley , W . M ., in some well-chosen and pertinent remarks , most cordially thanked the brethren lor so hearty a greeting .

The W . M . next proposed the toast of " The W . M . elect , Bro . Wal . King , " , who was an excellent worker , and he congratulated him upon his unanimous election . All knew his capabilities , and he hoped the brethren would introduce worthy men and true , that the W . M . elect might have a most successful year . All regretted his absence from the summer outing , as he certainly missed a great treat , but all knew it was on account of his professional duties . He would ask the brethren to drink most cordially to the toast .

In reply , Bro . King said it was the proudest moment of his life , for he was not married , and even if he were , it would to him not be more so than that of being elected W . M . of his mother lodge . From the time of his initiation he had always been most kindly received , although he was almost an entire stranger , knowing only his respected brother-in-law , Bro . Rice , P . M ., and Bro . Cass , P . M ., whose genial voice he heard , and he at once felt at home ; and he trusted that feeling would exist as long as he lived . He

hoped the coming year would be as happy as the past . He had endeavoured to perform his duty , had attended every meeting of the lodge , and now had reached that very honourable position . There had never been a jarring note during his association with the lodge and he hoped that that good fortune would continue as long as the lodge lasted . He thanked them for the high honour bestowed upon him , which was an epoch in any br ither's life , to be chosen head of so worthy a lodge , and for such cordiality shown .

The W . M . next presented the toast of "The Visitors , " giving them all a very hearty welcome , especially his friend Bro . Wilkes , from Montreal , who was now visiting an English lodge for the first time , and also Bro . Dawson , the worthy Preceptor of the Blackheath Lodge of Instruction . The toast was most ably responded to by Bros . Wilkes , Stone , Frank Swinford , and George Thompson .

The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary" received at the hands of the W . M . well-merited praise for efficient services , and was duly responded to by Bro . H . A . Stunt , P . M ., Sec , who especially remarked upon the successful outing which was well carried out by the W . M ., and also commented on the great cordiality shown throughout . The W . M . had worked with great zeal and he was sure the W . M . elect would be as zealous in all he undertook . Bro . Cass , P . M ., had had during his year a ladies' night

which was most successful , but the river trip was not in any measure behind that . He hoped that the same good fellowship would exist and he should endeavour at all times to create that hearty feeling in the lodge . The W . M . gave the toast of " The Past Masters " in eulogistic terms , which was ably replied to by Bros . Rice , Le Cren , and Cass . That of " The Officers" was ably proposed in kindly terms , and most cordially responded to by the S . and I . Wardens .

The Tyler ' s toast closed a very happy meeting . Some excellent harmony was given by Bros . Parker , Frank Swinford , Jos . Hay , H . A . Stunt , Wilkes , and Arth . Taylor . Bro . W . Harper ablv presided at the rjiano .

Royal Wharfedale Lodge , No . 1108 . On the iCth instant , the above lodge observed the Festival of St . John , and commemorated the 33 rd anniversary of consecration , in the presence of a numerous gathering of members and visiting brethren from the Leeds , Bradford , Harrogate , and llkley lodges . The W . M . elect was Bro . F . I * . Coupland , who was duly installed by Bro . Wm . Laycock , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., assisted by Bro . Strain , P . M .

Subsequently the newly-installed Master invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros . R . C . Williamson , I . P . M . j F . C . Dawson , S . W . j William A . Walker , J . W . j Wm . Laycock , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; J . T . Spink , Sec ; H . Pepper , S . D . ; W . E . Walker , J . D . j R . Muschamp , I . G . j A . Suttle , P . M ., Chap . j W . E . Turner , P . M ., D . C . j A . Walker , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Org . j J . C . Collings and F . Mudd , Stewards j and J . Mason , Tyler .

Subsequently the members and visiting brethren commemorated the Festival of St . John and the 33 rd anniversary of the consecration of the lodge , which has been twice visited by Royalty , and which has , in consequence , the requisite warrant for using the word " Royal" as a prefix to its name . The banquet was held at the Black Bull Hotel .

Anglo-American Lodge , No . 2191 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last at the Hotel Cecil , London , under the Worshipful Mastership of Bro . Charles G . Rotter . There was a company of brethren present , consisting of , besides the W . M ., Bros . Charles O . Burgess , I . P . M . j J . W . Elvin , S . W . j A . H . P . Snow , J . W . j Frederick Kedge , P . M ., Treas . j F . Jackson , P . M ., Sec . ; C . T . Atkinson , S . D . ; William James Harvey , J . D . ; Walter Hancock , P . M ., D . of C . ; W . H . Martin Burgess , I . G . ; W . A . Kitto , Org . ; John

Skinner , P . M . ; J . J . Woolley , P . M . ; VV . B . Swannell , W . Stevertson , Frank E . Baker , George J . Craven , James Rowe , John O . Hickman , M . S . Lincoln , G . S . Stainlon , C . E . Cottrell , W . McWilliam , A . Goodman , C . Gaumanns , A . Paget , George Wintle , and Robert John Wood . Ihe visitors were Bro ? . P . Hardy , S . D . 2105 ; Pam Rothernuts , 2545 ; H . W . Couzens , 2 O 1 ; G . H . Foan , P . M . 1614 ; John Paul , P . M . 12 S 7 ; VV . D . Couitney , 2030 ; W . J . Purser , 134 SJ W . Speanng , P . M . 1512 , P . P . G . S . Middx . ; F . A . Gjss , 273 S ; Walter Rien ,

1973 , P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Kent ,- W . H . Kidson , W . M . 2611 ; William Kedge , 749 ; William B shop , 2395 ; G . H . Wavell , P . M . SG 2 ; W . Goring , 1471 ; Charles P . Cotes , 1 744 ; T . Jeston White , SGo ; VV . G . Adcock , P . M . 2202 ; Charles Corby , P . M . 957 ; F . W . Garnham , W . M . 94 6 ; John Durnc , M . D ., 2381 j J . M . Wilson , 170 S ; George Roberts , S . D . 751 ; j Charles Coram , W . M . 2552 ,- Henry Vates , P . M . 2 395 > John G . Shearman , 1997 J Bernand Abrahams , S . W . 534 ; B . R . Maltby , W . M . 2562 j Ed . Lane , J . W . 1305 j Turle Lee , 2264 j A . Deluup , 1506 ; C .

Sansom Taylor , 7 GG ; W . J . Thomas , 133 ; George Isiac , IGOJ A . Tacagrie , 2395 ; H . Massey , P . M . G 19 and 172 S ; and J . Franklin Clive , 1319 . The first business after the opening of the lodge and the reading and confirm ition of the minutes was the passing of Bro . ] . O . Hickman to the Second Degree , which ceremony was well performed by Bro . Rotter , W . M . Following upon this cam ; ths installation of the new W . M ., and this duty was assigned to Bro . C . O . Burgess , P . M ., who in excellent style installed Bro . J . VV . Elvin , P . M . 538 , & : > one of the few

Patrons of all three of the Mascnic Institutions , as the 13 th Master of the Anglo American Lodge . Bro . Rotter was invested as I . P . M . During the installation Bro . Hancock , P . M ., discharged the duties of Director of Ceremonies . The brethren invested as officers of the lodge for the new W . M . 's year were 1 Bros . A . H . P . Snow , S . W . ; G . T . Atkinson , J . W . j F . Kedge , P . M ., Treas .- ; F . Jackson , P . M ., Sec ; W . J . Harvey , S . D . j VV . H . M . Burgess , J . D , j W . H .

M . Burgess , J . D . j VV . H . Kitto , I . G . j W . Hancock , P . M ., D . C . j VV . Stevenson , Org . j W . H . M . Fenn , W . H . Swannell , and C . Guttmann , Stewards ; and R . F . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . When the ceremony had been completed , the new W , Master initiated Mr . Samuel C . Hillis into Freemasonry , and gave the brethren evidence that a year of excellent work wa . betore the lodge . The new officers also did their work admirably . The balance-sheet , which showed over £ , 100 in hand , was adopted , an i then the lodge was closed , and a charming banquet was partaken of .