Consecration Of The Kintore Lodge.

. p C N as S . J the Rev . G . W . Weldon , G . Chap . Hastie , t . •- DakerS ) Treas . j G . H . Newington Bridges , ( Cr -M -72 S . D . J J- T . N . Callaway , Scribe j and J . P- ¦ ' " „ ' Warder j the appointment of the various other VVh | tem b a "' deferred to the next regular meeting . ¦ v ? lodee was afterwards closed in theusual manner , I ne 10 & ^ Ainurn ^ A tn friR hnnnupfinor hall , whpre — — i—&

A IMP bremici ouj" —— -. - ----- —*» ¦ r was served in the usual good style peculiar to this dinner 65 ift-er -Tsump tuous repast , the usual loyal and Masonic ' were given and responded to , after which music and toaS ' nv enlivened the remainder of the evening , until Ihe h arance of the Tyler for the last toast brought to a close •" . PP uv-roi-inn of one of the happiest and most successful Sntfin the annals of Mark Masonry .

An Interesting Masonic Celebration.

AN INTERESTING MASONIC CELEBRATION .

The Masonic Hall , Institute-street , Bolton , was , on . v .. rrr ' h instant , the scene of a distinguished gathering , on t attainment by Bro . John Morris , P . P . G . S . of W ., f his Masonic majority . There was a large attendance f brethren of Lodge 146 , vvith vvhich Bro . Morris has been connected during the whole of the 21 years , and adtne occasion 01

ditional eclat was given co oy cne presence the Recorderof Bolton , Bro . S . Pope , a PastOfficar of Grand inrlop The following visitors were present : Bros . S . P „ Df P . M . 1610 , P . G . D ., P . P . S . G . W ., & c ; G . P . Z * bank . P-G- Std . Br . ; E . G . Harwood , P . M . 1723 , PPl . G . W . j J . W . Taylor , P . M . 221 , 1723 , C , P . P . S . CD East Lanes . ; H . Greenwood , P . P . G . P . ; J . Alcock , ,-R . ' P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Barrett , P . M . 1723 ; and J .

Walker P . M- 221 - lhe ot"Ce bearers 01 the Lodge ot Antiouitv present were Bros . J . T . Voce , W . M . ; T . Nightingale , I . P . M . ; W . Downs , S . W . ; C . B . Wingfield I . W . s W . Cooper , P . M ., Sec ; J . Whitaker , SD ; R . Johnson , J . D . ; J . Morris , D . of C , P . P . G . slofW . j J . Binns . Org . ; F . M . Milner , I . G . j E . Gee and H . Walker , Stwds . ; T . Higson , P . G . T . East Lanes . ; H . Ainsworth , P . M . ; J . Dooley , P . M . ; R . Horridge , P . M . j Broughton , P . M . j and J . F . Skelton ,

P . M . At the conclusion of the Masonic business the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , and " The Health of the Past Members of Grand Lodge " was cordially drunk , Bro . POPE and other brethren responding .

"The Health of Bro . Morris" was enthusiastically drunk , and , having been feelingly responded to , the remainder of the evening was harmoniously spent . Bro . Morris officiated as D . of C . in his usual style , assisted by Bro . J . F . Skelton .

Annual Supper Of The Hyde Park Lodge Of Instruction.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE HYDE PARK LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .

This lodge of instruction held its annual supper on Monday last , at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . With Bros . George Read , P . M ., as W . M . j Dr . Ingleby Mackenzie , P . M ., as S . W . ; and W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., as J . W ., the success of the gathering was assured before the evening was far advanced . The brethren , to the number of 35 , sat down to a very substantial and wel ' -served repast , vvhich did

credit to the ability of Bro . Smith , the genial proprietor of the establishment , to cater for a large number of guests . Alter grace , the toast list vvas vigorously attacked by the W . M ., who , in happy terms , proposed the usual loyal toasts . "Success to the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction " was ably proposed by the S . W ., and responded to by the W . M . as the the oldest membei of the Hyde Park Lodge present .

lhe toast of '' The Executive " called for special mention otthe indefati gable Secretary , Bro . H . Dehane , P . M ., ™ ° "l is in his work , and vvho is certainly deserving of au the praise bestowed upon him . success to the Mother Lodge " was proposed by Bro . STAGG , and responded toby tbe W . M . . [ he Host" was responded to by Bro . SMITH in verv tehcitous terms . J Bro . M . S . RubWein presided at the pianoforteand

, J ,, ?*** sdirection a capital programme served to render •ne narmony of the meeting complete , ru , fo ' lowin fr brethren vvere also present : Bros . H . E . P M K o ;' - - •J- - Wood - - - J J- - Michelburg , PM "; V" £ elllon ' P M 5 J- Stephens , P . M . j J . W . Cuff , : , ' ™ - > J . Sims , P . M . j C Hunt , P . M . j R . P . ) . Laundy ,

0 VV Ft , ; . !** J * D 5 , " - J- S-agg , J . < -orrie , N . Ipyer , m n H r " - - Yales > M S Rubinstein , VV . G . Cole-M S-In » ! J , P-V ,. - ChaPPle » H . Moss , R . Alexander , S ' Ba ™ ' ^ , S CIair - - Seaman > J- Davies . W . Death C . fcj p . . " » 'J . -I- S" - * - * . - Wretch , jun ., and w ! v ' Awards , Fnendship Lodge , U . S . A .

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¦ SF " artlficia t JihT , ? I ™™* K ent !< -m < -n , "' is Institute "M "' ! pwfomian "Vh ? St sclentlhc improvements ; extracts „ , ! ' ?» -HiSeC " h- f «„ f " ecessary operations painlessly , and ¦ •¦ H- ' ^' y-Pom . att , T ^ ° ¦ •«•< - •* ' •** - a- < -d upon this portion of A v ?/' anuThari «« i ^ hat would not seck , he aid ° * forth ' "" W L D S R CS V r ° ? S \ We ma , y add that Mr '" spitals ami „¦•: „ : ?¦ ' -V-:-S . E ., has had 20 years' exoerience in

- "inentl y fitUd f ^ . V : Pra « ' « , is of a very kindly disposition , and J kT *™ opt ^ f ITT ^ he h ° > ds - " ^ hashed earv a W' -know , ^? bS . lbrt **? - onsuJted him- Mr - P »» B « ana ^ P-j'itttose ^ e th ' ^"'" . . havin , g devoted ten years of his •s ' S hand relieved rfrfeof t " n vl i period u we" - t «'" - -ed - htt % P- > tiwts . »_ L ' ™ ll C ?^ ? ° less a " ««* ber than 20 , 000 I ; n ° "" Unernpioyef ., thlS Institl , te are moderate , knd

His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales And The Red Cross Of Constantine.

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE .

In answer to the address voted by the Knights of Rome and the Red Cross ofJConstantine , the following reply has been received : — "Sandringham , Norfolk , "April 21 st , 18 SS . " Sir ,

"I am desired by the Prince and Princess of VVales to acknowledge the receipt of a fraternal address from the members of the Masonic and Military Orders of the Knights of Rome and of the Red Cross of Constantine K . H . S ., and St . John the Evangelist , and in reply ,

to express their Royal Highnesses thanks for the kind congratulations and good wishes contained therein . —I am , Sir , " Your obedient Servant , " ( Signed ) FRANCIS KNOLLYS . "C . F . Hogard , Esq . "

A Day With The R.W.P.G.M. Of East Lancashire—Col. Le Gendre N. Starkie.

A DAY WITH THE R . W . P . G . M . OF EAST LANCASHIRE—COL . LE GENDRE N . STARKIE .

The Arthur Sullivan Lodge , No . 2156 , now in the second year of its existence , and composed principally of professional musicians , has on several occasions had the honour of supplying the vocal and instrumental musical talent at meetings and banquets over which our R . W . Prov . Grand Master has presided . So highly has he appreciated the ability displayed by our musical brethren that he

conceived the happy idea of having a " musical at home . " With this view he issued a general invitation to the members of the lodge to pay him a visit , and Wednesday , the iSth inst ., was fixed for the event . Special railway arrangements having been made , ~ the following brethren mustered at the Lancashire and Yorkshire terminus at 10 . 15 a . m ., viz ., Bros . A . H . Williams ,

W . M . j N . Dumville , I . P . M . j A . Avison , S . W . j F . W . Lean , J . W . j E . VV . Irving , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., Treas . j Ben Brierley , ( "Ab o' the Yate" ) Sec . j F . Gordon , S . D , j O . Gaggs , I . G . j C . Turner , P . M ., D . C ; W . O . Pettitt , Org . j Seymour Jackson and J . Whittaker , Stwds . j C . Blacow , J . Hulme , J . Mort , J . Dawson , P . M ., Tyler j VV . Dumville , P . M . ; Robert

Chadwick , P . M . ; T . Southern , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . j VV , Goldthorpe , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . j M . Stafford , P . M . W . Garside , P . M . j W . Oilier , P . M . j J . J . Lambert , P . M ., P . G . Reg . W . Lancashire ,- J . Hancock , P . M . ; J . Lord , E . Simmons , R . Morley , Yates , J . Goss , W . H . Murphy , J . E . Ashton , J . Grimshaw , and A . S . Kinnell , Leaving Manchester in special saloons at 10 . 30 , we arrived

at Rose Grove a little after noon , where omnibusses vvere awaiting us . Half an hour's drive through country roads and well-wooded park and grounds brought us to Huntroyde , the ancient seat of the Starkie family , a stone over one of the entrances bearing the inscription E . S . 1573 . Dismounting from our conveyances , we were ushered into the statuary gallery , where we vvere met by our kind host ,

supported by Bro . J . H . Sillitoe , who was acting as Masonic aide-de-camp for the dayj also Bros . Edmund Ashworth , Abraham Clegg , VV . H . Cunliffe , J . W . Abbott , and James Newton , with Mr . Edmund Starkie ( the Colonel ' s son and heir ) and Mr . Howson ( Col . Starkie ' s agent ) . After depositing our great coals and hats we were

permitted to inspect the many objects of interest , such as beautiful statuary antique bedsteads ( one dated 1614 ) , guns , swords , & c , vvith vvhich this old mansion is so plentifully stored j and at one o ' clock prompt the "gong " sounded forth the welcome call to luncheon . This substantial meal , which vvas presided over by our genial host , having been dispatched vvith the relish cf proverbial

hungry hunters , vve started on our peregrinations , under the guidance of Mr . Howson and the aide-de-camp , most of the brethren indulging in the fragrant weed . We first visited the rose garden and terrace , situated within a belt of magnificent trees , through vvhich runs a rippling stream , crossed at intervals by rustic bridges . Before leaving this interesting spot vve were joined by the gallant colonel , who

accompanied us through the extensive gardens in vvhich are placed the greenhouses and vineries . Our first visit was to the house vvhich contains the "Hampton Court vine , " an immense plant which was brought to Huntroyde more than 100 years ago , and which annually produces an enormous crop . Then vve passed through the " bloomhouse , " which is stocked with camelias , azaleas , acacias ,

roses , and other beautiful specimens in full bloom j then the orchid houses , wherein our friend " Ab o' the Yate " observed that " vve were having a cheap Turkish bath j " and afterwards to the peach-houses . The rain , vvhich had been threatening for some time , now commenced to fall , and the glee party were summoned to while away the time . " Foresters , sound the cheerful horn , " was admirably sung ,

and "Hail , smiling morn , " vvas commenced . The morn was not then smiling , but vve had "hail" in abundance , which had a noisy accompaniment on the grass as if in answer to the song , and the Pendle Hills , vvhich were visible a shcrt time before , instead of being "tipped with gold " were entirely enveloped in a black cloud . However , the storm soon passed away , and , following our

worthy host , we found ourselves in the vicinity of the stables , much to the delight of the few "horsey ones" of our party . The hunting stud is one of the finest in the country , and when one of the horses vvas stripped and led out of his box , the least experienced in horseflesh could not fail to see that a grand specimen stood before him . After looking through the stables , "to the dogs" was

the next order , and making our way up a grassy slope for about half-a-mile vve arrived at the kennels , and were led into a large shed known as " the puppies' ball room , " having been erected forthe exercise of the juvenile canines . About 40 dogs were brought out for inspection , and afterwards put in various parts of the shed which had been partitioned off vvith wire . Amongst the black and tan Gordon setters vvere several grand dogs vvhich reminded

one of the kennels of a certain well-known Surrey divine , who some years since held first place in this class on the show bench . The black and white and the lemon and white setters bore evidence that they vvere not far removed from the renowned kennels of Sir Richard Garth and the late Mr . Laverack , and a splendid group of liver and white and mottled pointers were sufficient in themselves to constitute a capital dog show . An amusing incident now

A Day With The R.W.P.G.M. Of East Lancashire—Col. Le Gendre N. Starkie.

occurred , vvhich shows that some music hath charms even to soothe a kennel of dogs . One of our brethren suggested a glee , and " Comrades in arms " was tried , but the dogs would have none of it , and howled it down before half-adozen bars had been sung . " Let ' s try something in another key , " suggested one of the singers , and when " Who will o ' er the downs" was commenced , the dogs

stood in groups , their eyes fixed steadily on the singers , and not so much as a tail was wagged , or the slightest sound heard during the whole glee . One old pointer stood with his tail and nose outstretched and his fore-leg raised just as he vvould when setting a covey of partridges in a turnip field . The aide-de-camp was seen to consult his time-piece ,

and " back to the Hall" vvas the order given . There we found that the photographer from Padiham had arrived , and much jocularity was indulged in while arranging the various groups for the first picture . This having been accomplished , vve had to group afresh for the second . At this moment " Old Sol " sent forth some of his brightest rays , and the venerable artist vvas unable to proceed , for ,

said he , " you'll have all the shade to the one side . " Many suggestions vvere made to overcome this difficulty , such as recommending him ( the artist ) " to put his hat over the sun" or , " go up to the top of a neighbouring tree and open out his umbrella , " but a friendly cloud soon came to our aid , and the second picture vvas manipulated . The "Pendle Valley fresh air sauce" had so sharpened

our appetites that the sound of the first dinner gong was a welcome one to all of us , and we again placed ourselves in the hands of the aide-de-camp , who conducted us to a new wing in the building , where several rooms had been converted into temporary lavatories . After performing our ablutions vve returned to the gallery , vvhen the second gong summoned us to the banquet room , which had been gaily

adorned with banners , & c . Our worthy host presided , supported on his right by Bros . Ashworth , Clegg , and Sillitoe , and on his left by Bro . Williams , W . M . j Mr . Edmund Starkie , and Bros . Cunliffe and Newton . Mc . Howson occupied the vice-chair . The menu was exceedingly choice , containing everything

in season , while to say that the wines were selected from the Huntroyde cellars is sufficient guarantee of their great excellency . As previously arranged , the toasts vvere few and brief . " The Health of our Worth y Host" was proposed by the W . M ., and , as may be imagined , was drunk with vociferous demonstrations of cordiality and enthusiasm .

This vvas followed by a specially adapted version of " The fine old English gentleman . " "The Health of the W . M . and Brethren of 2156 " was proposed by the CHAIRMAN . The toast of " Mrs . Starkie and the rest of the Famil y " vvas proposed , and received vvith great enthusiasm , and was responded to by Mr . EDMUND STARKIE in a maiden

speech , which shows that he possesses great fluency and more than ordinary ability . During the evening the glee party , consisting of 16 of the " creme de Ia creme" of male vocalists in and around Manchester , sang several glees and part songs , and solos vvere splendidly rendered by Bros . Seymour Jackson , C . Blacow , A . S . Kinnell , F . Gordon , J . Whittaker , N .

Dumville , and C . lurnerj and , at the request of Mr . Edmund Starkie , the inimitable banjoist and comic singer , Bro . Murphy , sang , with banjo accompaniment , " Ballyhooley " and " Father o' Flynn " in a manner which created roars of laughter . "Ab o'th' Yate" recited one of his own pieces in the Lancashire dialect , and at 8 . 30 the party

commenced to prepare for their journey homej but before this vvas done all present expressed their hearty thanks to their worthy chief for the princely manner in vvhich he had entertained them , everyone agreeing that it had been oae of the most enjoyable , and would ever remain a red-letter day in the annals of the Arthur Sullivan Lodge .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . G . SAVILLE . It is with the deepest regret that vve have to record the death of Bro . George Saville , the master of Buckland Schools , which event occurred very suddenly on Saturday morning at his residence , the School House . The deceased had for 15 years been the master of Buckland Boys' Schools . The funeral of the deceased took place on Tuesday

afternoon at Buckland Churchyard . Amongst those present were W . Mannering , Esq ., and Bro . J . VV . Bussey , W . M ., representing the Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . igg , the deceased having been a member of that lodge 12 years . ' Bro . Saville vvas initiated on December 4 , 1 S 76 , by Bro . J . Bordeaux , W . M ., P . P . S . G . D .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

BIRTHS . HARRIS . —On the 23 rd inst ., at Tilford House , Twickenham , the wife of E . Harris , of a daughter . MANDER—On the 24 th inst ., at Liverpool-street , City , the wife of T . R . Mander , of a daughter .

MARRIAGES . BONNER—DILLON . —On the 19 th inst ., at Holy Trinity Church , Folkestone , Charles Edward , son of C . F . Bonner , of Ayscoughfee Hall , Spalding , to Grace Minnie , daughter of Col . R . Dillon , of Westbourne

Gardens , Folkestone . MATSON— GREEN . —On the 23 rd inst ., at St . Paul's , Clacton-on-Sea , M . Malson , of St . Osyth , to Emily Florence , daughter of tne late W . G . Green , of Manningtree , Essex .

DEATHS . THOMAS . —On the nth inst ., after a long and painful illness , Mary Wright , the beloved sister of Bro . R . Palmer Thomas , I . P . M . Mozart Lodge , No . 1929 , and j . Mozart Chapter . ATKINSON . —On the 23 rd inst ., at 18 , Elsham-road , Kensington , Mary Elizabeth , wife of J . Priestman Atkinson . BEETON . —On the 23 rd inst ., at Clifton-hill , St . John's VVood , T . Beeton , aged 75 .