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and ho was proud to say thev « wns not one f thoso seventeen of whom he could say he wished he had not initiated them . As was well known to tbe members , he took a gre'ifc interest in those who wor- * proposed for initiation in the Lod « re , and personally satisfied himself they were worthy of being admitted . Ho felt justified in saying

that all thoso he had initiated were becoming worthy , trne , am upright Masons . As that was the first meeting of tho Lodge since the Festival of tho Royal Masouic Benevolent Institution he took the opportunity of announcing the result of his Stewardship , when he represented the Henry Levander Lodge ' at that

Festival . He had stndionsly avoided asking any brethren outside of the Lodge for subscriptions in support of his list , and tho result was that nearly all of what he took np had beon given by the members of tho Lodge . The exceptions showed a total of ten guineas , and consisted of two amounts of five guineas each which he had been

requested by outsiders to take up , and whicb , in the interests of the Institntion , he could not refuse . This result spoko wed for tbe desire of tho members of the Lodge to carry oufc the great work of Charity . He cordially thanked the brethren who had nobly supported his list , ancl was quite sure the Prov . Grand Master and his

Deputy , when fchey heard what the Honry Levander Lodgo—the youngest in Middlesex—had done , would agree it was not unworthy of being classed among the foremost in the Province . The Lodge was but a young one , but ho felt certain it had a great future before ifc , and he believed fche members would txo on and on nntil the

Lodge became one of the shining lights in Freemasonry . He was heartily pleased thoy bad thafc niudit established a Benevolent Fund in connection with the Lodgo , for misfortune might overtake tiny of thorn at any timo , and although ho hoped it mighfc never be tho case that any of thoso around him should havo to appeal , tho money

wonld be thero if they needed it . Ho again thanked tho brethren for the hearty manner in which thoy invariably received him , and hoped he should be connected , wifch the Lodge as long as his life listed . Bro . Scurrah next proposed the health of tho Initiate . The toast wag a very important one , and one he had had to bring forward

afc each of the meetings of the L : dgo which he had presided over . They had only one initiate that evening , which was an exception with them , but for a variety of circumstances fchey would have hacl three or fonr on that occasion . Ho felt suro that tho Initiate of that nicrht would prove—as thoso who had preceded him had

done—a brother of whom the Lodge would be proud . Bro , Stevens replied . He felt very much honoured by tho kindness he had met with thafc night , and hoped he should in time become a good Mason . Tho toast of the Visitors , the Worshipfnl Master said , was almost , if nofc quite , as important as the previous one . He did not think the Henry Levander Lodge was behind any other Lodge in the

heartiness with which they welcomed their visitors . Tbey were truly pleased to see guests , and hoped they might so enjoy themselves as to desire to attend the Lodge again and again . Several brethren having replied , the health of tbe Treasnrer and Secretary was given , Bro . McKay acknowledging tho compliment . Tho Tylor's toasfc followed almost immediately afterwards , and the brethren departed to catch fche London train .

Percy Lodge Of Instruction, No. 198.

PERCY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 198 .

rjHHE annual supper of this Lodge of Instruction took place on _ ¦* - Thursday , the 18 th ult ., at Bro . Langdale ' s , the Jolly Farmers , Southgate Road , Islington , and owing to the indefatigable exertions of the able Secretary , Bro . R . AV . Galer , the result was a complete success . Owing to a family anniversary the AVorshipful Master of

the mother Lodge vvas unable to preside , but his place was ably filled by Bro . I . P . Cohen , the respected Preceptor of fcho Lodge , who was supported by a number of popular Masons . Amongst those who were present wo may mention Bros . J . A . Powell , R . VV . Galer Sec , A . W . Fenner Treasurer , Browne-Kidder , F . Brasted , A . Mullord , J .

Glass , P . Recknell , G . P . Barnett , AV . Aynsley , J . Robinson , H . J . Kirk , J . AV . Saunders , VV . J . Nicholls , E . G . Lewis , E . Brett , Griffiths , A . Cook , M . E . Koogli , R . Aslett , AV . Beattnn , Green , H . Barnett , Yates , AVhite , Wood , J . A . Collings , Bayne , Langdale . Aftei tho snpper , which was served in a very satisfactory manner by Bro .

Lingrlale , tho usual Loyal toast was given , and responded to iu a patriotic manner . The National Anthem waa snng by Bro . A . Mullord , Bro . Collings presiding at the piano . Tho next toast given by the president was that which may be considered the toast of the evening , Success to the Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . Bro .

Cohen said bo thonght it was hardly his provineo to propose the toast , having tho honour of being its Preceptor . TheLodge claimed ( o be tho oldest nnd best attended Lodge of Instruction in London . Nothing could bo more gratifying to himself , and tho members generally , than to see this confcinned success ; he trusted the Percy

Lodge of Instruction would have the same snpport for many years to come , so that it might continue fco maintain its present proud position . Unanimity and concord , good-fellowship and harmony , had always prevailed iu ifc . The brethren might rely on him doing bis utmost to make it , if possible , still moro successful . In

conclusion ho begged to couple tho names of Bros . J . A . Powell and A . VV . Fenner , they being tha oldest members of tho Lodge present . The toast waa heartily responded to . Bro . Vales hero kindly gave a recitation , " The Fireman's Wedding . " Bro . Powell , responding , that : ked the brethren for their kind reception of tho toast , aud

congratulated tho Preceptor and Secretary on tho success which still attended their exertions ; ho hoped this would continue for many years to come . Bro . Fenner , in a short speech , whicb embodied all the good feeling wbich one Mason could express towards another , said if it wero required ho would givo his services in any way to further

the interests of the Locfee . Bro . Powell then gave the health of tho Preceptor , Bro . Cohen , than whom a more kindly , genial , or efficient brother conld not be . Bro . Cohen , waa always willing to instruct any brother who was anxious to attain that efficiency which was so essential to tit him to discharge the duties of office in his

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mother Lodgo . To our Secretary , Bro . Galer , we owe much for hia indefatigable exertions in the interest of the Lodge . Bro . Galer is always at his post , and tn him in n great measure is duo tho success of tho Lodge . In reply Bro . Cohen thanked the brethren . What he had done to deserve tho encomiums passed npon him by Bro . Powell

ho did not know ; bo had simply dono his best to convey knowledge to those brethren who required it ; nothing gavo him greater pleasure than to seo pupils attending the Lodge . Bro . R . VV . Galer said thero was not much left , for him to say ; he regretted Bro . Lambert , tho much respected Worshipful Master of tho mother Lodge , was not

present to hear how the Lodge of Instruction had progressed . Ho could not uo into statistics , as fche year bad nofc been completed , but ho could inform tbe brethren thafc it had sent up money fco fche Masonic Charities ; that the average attendance of its ¦ members had boon increased . Ifc bad been said that tho Strong Man Lodge

of Instruction was tho oldest , but there was documentary evidence to prove that this Lodgo of Instrnction was held as a Clnb of Instruction in 1791—so that it was really the premier Lodge of Instruction in London . lie felfc proud in being its Secretary , and expressed his thanks to the brethren generally for thoir good feeling and kind

support . The health of the President ( Bro . Glass ) , Secretary ( Bro . Galer ) , and Treasurer ( Bro . Cohen ) , of the Percy Charity Association , was then proposed by Bro . Fenner , who congratulated tho brethren on the good results whieh bad attended their labours . Theai Associations had dono wonderfnl service in aid of the Charities . The

Percy Association had been tho means of sending up a large amount to the Institutions , and still continued so to do . He asked the brethren to give tho toast full hononr . Brother Glass , responding , thanked the brethren for tho compliment paid him ; he could assure them he felt proud of the honour of being President of fche Percy

Association , and would exert himself to the utmost in bringing it to a successful eudinsr . Ho remembered the time when his esteemed friend Bro . Brasted , first introduced him to tho Percy Lodge of Instruction , it was with fear and trembling he ascended the stairs , but ho soon got over his nervousness , and became impressed with the

kind and brotherly feeling exhibited towards him on that memorable evening . Bros . Galer and Cohen followed , and spoke of the good work such Associations had done for the Charities . Tho Visitors ' toast came next ; it was proposed by Bro . Cohen in a happy speech , and Bros . II . Biirnett , White , Wood . Green ancl Cook responded . The

toast of Success to tho Mother Lodge was heartily received and duly honoured ; and a compliment was paid to Bros . Bayne , Collings , Brasted , Yates , Kirk and Langdale , who had so kindly contributed to the enjoyment of the evening . After Bro . Miulord had replied the final toast was given .

La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction , No . 538 . —At the meeting held on Wednesday last , at the Portland Arms , Great Portland Street , W . Present . * Bros . VV . Kelly W . M ., W . T . Burgess P . M . S . AV ., W . T . Thorn J . W ., VV . E . Willby S . D ., D . T . Biokerell J . D ., J .

H . Price T . G ., W . Lingdon P . M . Secretary , VV . Fowles Treasurer , acting as Preceptor . Also Bros . Lonsdale P . M ., Lloyd P . M ., Lafcreille P . M ., Hill , J . Hemmings , Wynman , & c . Lodge was opened by tbe W . M . and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Tho 1 st , 2 nd , aud 4 th sections were worked by Bros . Fowlea

and Hemmings , assisted by the brethren . Tho VV . M ., a young Mason , who displayed considerably efficiency , next rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , to tho satisfaction of all present ; Bro . Hill acted as candidate . Ifc was suggested by the VV . M . that thn- Lodge , having heard of the untimely death of Bro . Davies , Lodgo No . 72 , who had

been a frequent visitor , and who was Secretary of fche Savoy Lodge of Instrnction , thought some record should bo catered on the minutes to express the deep regret felt by tho brethren . This was unanimously carried . Bro . VV . T . Burgess P . M . was elected W . M .

for the ensuing week . Tho installation ceremony will be rehearsed here next week by Bro . Latreille P . M . 1260 . A vote of thanks was passed to the AV . M ., and there being no other business Lodge was closed and adjourned till Wednesday , the 10 th inst .

Masonic "At Home."

MASONIC "AT HOME . "

ON Thursday evening , the 2 oth ultimo , by invitation of tbe Worshipful Master and Officers of the Portsmouth Lodge , a most successful "Afc Home" was held at the Masonic Hall , Highbury-street . The hall was prettily decorated , the usual Masonic adornments being supplemented by pretty floral designs , cleverly executed by Messrs . Fay , of Southsea . By special dispensation of

tbe Provincial Grand Master , the members of the Craft appeared in Masonic clothing . The " Bluo " Lodges were strongly represented , and there were several prominent Masons in the purple decorations of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge . Graud Lodgo had one representative in tho person of Bro . Edward Terry , the eminent comedian , as Grand

Steward , and there wero also present members of tho Provincial Mark Lodge , the Rose Croix , Red Cross of Constantino , Royal Arch Degreo , Scottish Constitution , & c . The guests numbered about 130 , and were received by the Worshipful Master , Bro . If . E . Loader , ancl Mrs . Loader . Tho banquefcfcing hal ! was set apart for refresh menU ,

and elaborarely decorated , tho silver plate used ou tho occasion having been lent by Mr . E . Emanuel , of tho Hard . The oyster "bar" was a novel feature . The orchestra was occupied by

Mr . Wilton's band , and ifc goes without saying fchafc tho music waa excellent . The duties of Stewards were carried out by Messrs . Thackara , Whitehall , Bonghton , H . P . Holley , and Jenkins . — . Portsmouth T-imcn

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