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attended the Lodge meetings without some cause arising for great satisfaction . Whether as Master on many occasions , or as Secretary or Treasurer on others , the interest and welfare of the Lodge had been to him of paramount importance , and he attributed the gratification he and his fellow members had received to the fact that thoy

had never introduced as members any man whom thoy could have objected to introduce to their respective family circles . As Worshipful Master he woro a jewel which had been that of the late Bro . Peter Gilkes , and he was proud to know that the precepts of that worthy brother had ever guided the teachings and practice of

the Percy Lodge . He had already expressed himself as gratified by the attendance of the numerous visitors on this occasion , and hoped that the jubilee entertainment he had suggested as forthcoming would also have their presence , and that of many civic magnates . He would at once propose the toast of the Visitors , and ask them to

excuse him , as time was getting short , from naming each and all of them . There were more present than at any former meeting , and he hoped that the welcome whioh the Lodge had endeavoured to extend and fche right-hand of fellowship he now offered would afford

them the same amount of pleasure which their presence had afforded his fellow members and himself . Bros . Shoppee and Fredk . Binckes returned thanks in suitable terms ; and , after the usual recognition of the Officers of fche Lodge , and the Tyler ' s toast , the proceedings , whioh had been enlivened by some excellent music , terminated .

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 . THE members of this Lodge held their regular meeting at th Albion , Aldersgate-street , on Tuesday , 14 th inst ., under th presidency of Bro . Henry Martin , the Worshipfnl Master . He wa supported by Bros . E . Thring S . W ., Usher Back P . M . as J . W ., W . Radoliffe P . M . Secretary , F . T . Bennett S . D ., Lindfield I . G ., P . M . ' s

A . Green , T . H . Lavers , F . J . Hentsch , Peirce , W . W . Morgan , and Visitors J . A . Collings , Isaac White 1949 , G . W . Thompson 410 , W . G . Jennings 1580 , W . G . Gates D . C . 2096 , D . Anderton 1901 . The minutes having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Francis Henry Horscroft , who was proposed by the W . M .,

and seconded by Bro . Burr . Tbe ballot being unanimous in favour of the candidate , he was , later in the evening , regularly admitted to Masonio light . Bros . Henry Percy Harrison , Orlton Cooper , and George Cookrell were pissed , after whioh Bro , S . W . Thompson of the Grove Lodge , No . 410 , was , by request of the

Worshipful Master of that Lodge , raised to the degree of M . M . After the closing of the Lodge , refreshments of a frugal character were partaken of , and the limited toast list customary on these off nights , was done justice to . The proceedings were interspersed with some capital songs .

AMHERST LODGE , No . 1223 . AN emergency meeting of this Lodge was held at the Amherst Arms Hotel , Riverhead , near Sevenoaks , on Saturday . 4 th inst ., when thera were present Bros . E . S . Strange W . M ., W . Sparrowhawk J . W ., R . Durtnell P . M . P . P . Grand Superintendent of Works Treasurer , J . H . Jewell P . M . P . P . G . O . Seoretarv , A . IJ . Leo S . D ., J . Hamlin J . D ., F . P . Leo I . G , W . H . Pascoe Organist , A . W . Lloyd

Steward , D . J . Kent , J . Potter , T . Baker , J . Willmot , H . Cnn , L . G . Smith , A . W . Buret P . M . P . G . S ., J . C . Craig I . P . M ., N . Strange , C . Holcroft W . M . 1414 . Bro . Josiah Willmot was raised , and Mr . Samuel Newnvin initiated , both ceremonies being performed by

the W . M . in a most impressive manner . A very pleasant evening was afterwards spent , and some excellent singing contributed by J . C . Craig I . P . M ., H . Crane , Pascoe , WallaceJLloyd , N . Strange , and Willmot .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE , No . 1891 . THE brethren of this Lodge celebrated their Annual Meeting on St . Ambrose Day , Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at tbe Baron ' s Cowt Hotel , West Kensington . The Lodge was opened by Bro . G . A . Berkeley , the Worshipful Master of the Lodge , who was well sup . ported by the Officers and o her members , while among the visitors present were Bros . H . D . Aslett J . D . 1892 , A . G . Boswell J . W . 1339 ,

E . Rogers S . W . 1238 , J . T . Bolding 91 , J . D . Dick 2030 , Cipt . Nico ' a P . G . D . Supt . of Works Punjaub , T . Rossdall 1012 , C . A Walter P . M . 865 , G . Towerzcy 1158 , R . D . Warner , W . F . Bates J . D . 1507 , W . II . Eawkins 858 , A . T . Bass late 247 , U . Sehlvsin ^ er 1017 , G . Davi * P . M . 1642 , J . Baker 511 , J . Gillingham P . M . 1238 , T . Low P . M . 181 ,

T . E . Crispe P . M . 680 , R . Pierpoint P . M . 1828 , C . Thompson P . M . 55 , M . S . Rubinstein 1642 , H . Nash 1017 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , J . Whitaker 1828 , B . Ollondorf 1017 , Henry Fress 25 , C . Dawson-Phillips , & c . The business comprised the working of the first and third degrees , in addition to the installation , and tbe whole of tbii was

most perfectly carried oufc by Bro . Dr . F . E . Pocock . Bro . E . T . Edwards was raised , and Messrs . George Henry Brook and Richard Chard were initiated . Tho Worshipful Master elect , Bro . Lu-lvvig Lichtwitz , was , in due course , presented for installation , and was placed in the chair of K . S . with the usual formalities . He appointed

the following as tho Officers for the year : —J . W . Morlev S . W .. J . Skar J . W ., W . H . Smith P . M . Treasurer , Thos . Holland P . M . Secretary , P . Perty S . D ., F . Buxton J . D ., W . E . Smith I . G , J . C . Conway Director of Ceremonies , W . Windsor Organist ,

Minard Steward , J . H . F . Taylor Asst . Steward , Potter P . M . Tyler . The addresses having been given by Bro . Dr . Pocock , Lodge vvas closed , and a banquet followed ,, bub the arrange me ntd made for the party were imperfect ; the attendance was lamentably deficient , and as a consequence the after proceedings were shorn of the enjoyment usually looked for , B * . \> , Liyht wit's uxensd himself strenuously , and

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sought in every way to make his guests feel at home . On rising to propose the first toast he designated the Queen as the best and wisest of Sovereigns , and hoped she might long live to reign over her people . With the toasfc of the Mosfc Worshipfnl the Grand Master waa coupled the health of the Grand Officers , a united

toasfc , which fche Worshipful Master considered needed no encomiums from him . Bro . Berkeley , the I . P . M ., proposed the health of tho Worshipfnl Master , whom he described as a zealous and enthusi isfcic Mason , winning popularity wherever he was known . Bro . Lichtwitz felt deeply sensible of the kind and flattering terms in which hia

health had been proposed . Much more had been said of him than ho deserved , but he assured tbe brethren it would be hia earnest en . deavour to discharge his duties in such a mnnnor as to merit tbe good opinion of every member of the Lodge . He trusted that , afc the termination of his year of office , the brethren would be able to accord to

him some meed of satisfaction . He next submitted the tout of the Past Masters of the Lodge , first of all acknowledging h s indobtednra-i to Bro . Dr . Pocock for having installed bim in so excellent a manner . To the other Past Masters ho owed debfcs of gratitude for the courtesy and kindness they had shown towards him fince the

formation of the Lodge . They had all distinguished themselves and required no eulogium from him . With the to'iat the Worsh ' pful Master coupled the name of Bro . Berkeley , to whom he wa = i cspeclil ' y indebted for tbe very kind way in whioh that brother had poposod his health . The Worshipful Master next submitted the toast of

the Visitors . He was honoured thafc night by the presence of many distinguished guests , and he offered them a moat cordial welcome . Since its formation the Lodge had ever warmly welcomed brethren of other Lodges who might occasionally favour them with a visit . Personally he thanked the guests for their attendance that d vy , anrl

assured them that the more frequently they attended the Lodge , the more delighted the members would be . The toast waa heartily received , and acknowledged by several of those present . The toast of the initiates followed . The Lodge bad had much pleasure iuadd . ing two members to its roll , both of whom had that

evening been admitted to a participation in the benefits of Masonio light . On behalf of the members of the Lodge be greeted them well , and offered them the right hand of fellowship . They h » d more fco learn than had that night been impartel to them , and he was confident the more they saw of Freemasonry the more

they would congratulate themselves on gaming admission to ifca ranks . Bros . Chard and Brook responded in effective terms . The toasts of the Charities and of the Officers were also given , and acknowledged , after which tho proceedings wen brought to a conclusion . During the evening some excelle * ifc sonars w ^ re rendered

nnder the direction of Bro . Windsor , Orgsnisfc . Miss Rite Graves sang "If love were what the rose is , " "To morrow will be Friday , " & c , while Miss Ada Doyle gave "Never Again , " " The Minstrel Boy , " and other pieces . During the evening a Past Master ' s jewel waa presented to tho outgoing Master .

UNITED NORTHERN COUNTIES LODGE , No . 2128 A REGULAR Meeting of this Lodsre waa held on Thnraday , 2 nd December , afc the Masonic Hall , 8 a Red Lion Squar" , W . C . Amongst those present were Bros . J . S . Cumberland P . M . P . P . J . G . W . N . and E . Yorks W . M ., W . F . Smifchson P . M . P . P . G . D Works S . W ., W . Masters P . M . J . W ., Fitz Herbert Wright P . M . P . P . G . W . Derbyshire Treasurer , J . L . Cooke Secretary , W . H .

Bullock S . D ., Theo . Carr J . D ., Samuel Lamb P . M . D . C , J . L . Putts I . G ., J . Woodall-Woodall P . M . P . G . Treasurer , & c , Edward Carr P . M ., U J . Wood P . M ., H . J . Giller P . M ., S . B . Bolas , Jas . Clayton , and Geo . Davis . The following were amongst the visitors : —R . W . Bro . T . H . Tilton D . G . M . New York City , T . C . Smyth P . M . 2069 , A . P . Wood

P . G . St . B . Notts , E . Berlandina 2108 , R . D . Hewefc- * on 1517 , W . R . Heagerty I . G . 907 , E . Archer 407 Malta , R . Townsend 1984 , A , Toovay 1541 , J . Cook 907 , T . R . Temple 1384 , W . B . Burwd I . P . M . 1662 , H . Sadler W . M . 2148 Graud Tyler . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last regular Lodge and of fcTo « uh .

sequent Emergency Lodges were read and confirmed . A ballot w- a then taken for Mr . Frank Wright , colliery agent , Kilburn , w ' lifh proved clear , and Mr . Wright being in attendance was ini'iated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., who also gave the charge . Bro . F . Smithson S . W . was elected W . M ., for the ensuing- year , and Bro .

Fitz Herbert Wright was re-elected Treasurer , white Bros . Mat'r- * , Carr and Potts were appointed Auditors . The sum of ten guineas was voted from the Lodge Benevolent Fund towards the Masonic Charities . Bro . Smithson W . M . elect announced hia intention of representing the Lodge as Steward at the next Festival of the Royal

Masonic Benevolent Institution , at the same time presenting t ° n guineas , and endowing the S . W . 's chair . Hearty good wishes having been given by the Visitors , to whom the W . M . on behalf of the Lodge offered a very fraternal welcome , the Lodge waa closed in due form , and the members and their visitors sat down to a

substantial supper , at Freemasons Tavern , the usual Masonic toasts w ^ re duly hononred , and a most happy evening was spent , many of the brethren contributing songs , which were greatly appreciated .

During the evening W . Bro . Fitz Herbert Wright , Treasurer , generously intimated his intention to act aa a Steward along with the W . M . elect at the coming Benevolent Festival , and that he would contribute twenty guineas to the funda .

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