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Royal Edward Lodge , No . 892 . On the 14 th ult ., a meeting * of this lodge was held at the Royal Oak Hotel , Leominster , when Bro . Henry Gosling was installed W . M . for the second vear . The following brethren were present : Bros . H . Go'ling . Richard Bright , J . A . Dages J . B . Dowding , Wilford G . Burkle . R . W . Derry . W . H . Bax-er . Samuel Mayer , Richard Evans , Peregrine Prince , VV . V . Tuson , VV . Spooner Langfnrd , Alfred G . Hudson , K . Bellow , H . Scarlett Davies , George J . Abell , and C . E . A . Moore . Visitors : Bros . G . T . Goodwin , R . A . Ballard . VV . M .. and Robert Williams , P . M ., of 2240 ; T . J . Sa ' wey , P . M Grr ; and W . R . Stafford , P . M . 892 . and at

The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . R . W . Stafford , r . M . 120 , the conclusion of the ordinary business Bro . Gosling distributed the collars of nffi-. e as follows : Bros . Rirhard Bright , S . W . ; j . A . Daggs , P . M ., I . W . ; J . B . Dowding , S . D . ; R . "W . Derrv , J . D . ; H . Scarlett Davies , I . G . ; Rev . W . Buckle ,-P . M ., Chap . ; Rev . M . H . Powell , Sec . ; and Rev . Samuel Mivnr . P . M ., Org . The brethren subsequently dined together , Host and Hostess Bradford serving the repast in excellent style .

Duu ' ng dessert Ihe VV . M . submitted "The Ouren and Craft , " "The Grand Master of England ( H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ) , andlhe Officers of Grand Lodge . " "The Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . Sir Joseph R . Bailey ) , and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , Presentand Past . " The gavel was entrusted to Bro . Peregrine Prince , who submitted in felicitous terms "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Henrv Gosling , " which was drunk in bumpers .

The VV . M . replied , remarking that he should continue to carry out the duties entrusted to him . with the assistance of his officers , in the same manner as during the past 12 months . ' He greatly relied on the help of those in office , and testified to th-: support accorded him during his first term as their VV . M . He trusted he should still retain tbe confidence of the brethren , and he could assure them it would be his constant care to pass through the chair another year without treading on anyone's corns . ( Applause and laughter ) .

Bro . Edward Bellow , in a neat speech , welcomed the visitors to the gathering , and said how pleased they all were to see laces from other lodges . They always were welcomed at " Royal Edward , " and he must say thit his experience had been that the same warmth of welcome had been extended to him when visiting other lodges in the Province .

Bro . Salwey , whose name was coupled with the toast , humorously replied , and said he considered it was well Masons should be known as such wherever they went . They had had that evening the privilege of listening to the words of wisdom from the Installing Master , and he could not sit down without bearing testimony the high merit of the work done by Bro . StafforcL ( App ' ause . )

The W . M . submitted "The Officers ol the Lodge , " complimenting Bro . W . H . Powell on Ihe efficiency of his work during the past year . Speaking for himse'f , he must admit that he was one of the most forgetful of men —( laughter)—and had it not been for the care and attention of Bro . Powell , he feared the correspondence of the Iodge must have suffered . The Secretary admirably replied , and the Tyler ' s toast , submitted by Bro . W . H . Baxter , concluded the proceedings .

Bros . H . P . Gosling , W . Bradford , A . G . Hudson , W . H . Powell , Edward Bellow , and T . J . Salwey , contributed to the harmony of the evening by giving songs and recitations . Bro . Samuel Mayor played the accompaniments to the songs .

St . Ambrose Lodge , No . 1891 . The installation meeling of this well-known lodge was held at St . James ' s Res taurant , Piccadilly , on the 7 th ult . Bro . Wm . Ham , W . M ., presided , and he was supported by Bros . R . VV . Jones , I . P . M . ; G . B . Spicer , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Dr . Ivor Davis , J . W ., * W . F . Bates . P . M ., Sec . , * G . May , S . D . ; D . F . Norrington , J . D . ; A . E . Gadd , I . G . ; F . W . Buxton , P . M ., Prov . G . S . of VV . Bucks ; J . C . Conway , P . M . ; VV . Hoggins , P . M . ; E . T . Edwards , F . Whicher , A . Strutt , E . J . Rix , S . J .

Ling , H . D . Poulter , H , Hudson , J . Burke , II . Smith , G . C . E . Gelardi , F . Buck , F . W . Leeks . H . C . Parke , G . W . Thatcher , VV . A . Hudson , W . H . Page-Nash , H . VV . Roach , W . MCutcheon , J . W . Brown , R . Tynd ? ll , Geo . White , Rev . T . J . Filmer Bennett , M . A ., J . A . Caffe , and R . Sandland . Visitors : Bros . G . Read , P . G . S . B . ; E . L . Berry , P . M ., Prov . G . S . of VV . Bucks ; Dr . R . Bowdler Sharpe , P . M . 2430 ,

P . P . G . D . C . Bucks ; G . Holland , P . M . 1 G 04 ; VV . Kitson , P . M .. 54 S ; G . White , VV . M . 2030 ; W . Thatcher , I . P . M . 1 G 04 ; R . Goodwin , P . M . 176 S ; W . Girling , 1604 ; W . J . H . Denslow , 2512 ; J . James , 254 ; C . Arnold , 2550 ; C . Gilbert , 2473 ; G . H . White , 2010 ; H . Jackson , 1694 ; G . Harvey , 23 G 1 ; F . Haywocd , S 62 ; J . A . Parsfield , 511 j J . Claxton , 2550 ; ' VV . H . Handover , J . VV . 1642 ; J . Youens , 12 S 7 ; H . Stubbs , 771 ; T . Kempton , 170 G ; E . Marriott , 1319 ; W . Davis , 340 ; ard R . T . West , 1744 .

After the usual mutine business , the VV . M ., Bro . Ham , passed Bro . J . VV . Burke to the Second Degree . The VV . M . elect , Bro . George Blake Spicer , was then presented and installed into the chair by thc outgoing Master , Bro . VV . Ham , in a most impressive manner . The following brethren were appointed officers , and , with the exception of several absentees , through ill-health , were invested : Bros . W . Ham , l . P . M . j Dr . Ivor Davis . S . VV . ; G * o . May , J . W . ; the Rev . T . J . Filmer Bennett , M . A ., Chap . ; P . P . Perry , P . M ., Trras . ; VV . F . Bates , P . M .. Sec ; D . F . Norrington , S . D . ; A . E . Gadd , J . D . ; E . T . Edwards , I . G . ; F . VV . Buxton , P . M .,

F . Whicher , A . Strut' , and E . Rix , Stwds . ; II . J . Thwaites , D . C ; F . P . Buxton , A . D . C ; and II . Evenden , P . M ., Tjler . The customary addresses werc eloquently given by the I . P . M ., Bro . Ham . The report of the Audit Committee wis received and adopted ard thanks voted to them for their able services . The newly-installed W . M . initiated Messrs . James Shrubb and If . T . May , and his excellent working of- the ritual was much appreciated by the large gathering . Bro . J . C . Conway , P . M ., report ' d the death cf Bro . Albert Licht * itz , which sad event took place that mornirg .

He underwent an rperation the day previous , bu ; the Great Architect had been pleisel to take him away . He was deputed by his father , Bro . Ludwig Lichtwi'z , P . VI ., to impait the very sad news to the brethren . I he members had looked forward to him as oneof the shining lights , and when he was initiated in the lodge it was to the great delight ol his fatler . It was his ( Pro . Cennay's ) painful duty to move that a letter be sent to Bro . Ludwig Lichtwi'z , P . M ., expressing to him their deepest and most earnest

syrrpUhy in Ihc great trouble which had befallen him , and lhat a wreath be sent from lhe ledge . Ihe proposition was seconded by Bro . R . VV , Jones , P . M ., who spoke in fcelirg teims of Ihe great lo : s the lodge had sustained , and on being put to the vote , was carried unanimously . The W . M . having stated his intention of going up as Steward at lhe foithcoming Ccntrniry Festival of the B > ys * Institution , the sum of 20 guineas was vited frem the lodge Funds to be pliced on his list .

A gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and , after other business , thc lodge was closed . A in hen he barquet followed , fir which Bro . Scott Roberts was responsible . At the corelusion of the re-pas ' , the W . M . gave in brief , but happy , terms the usual leyal and Mascnic toasts , which were cordially received . Bro . George Read , P . G . S . B ., in replying to the toast of "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " stated that he was honoured to hive the pleasure and privilege to ackncwledgethe toast , whicli was always kindly given and received in every lodge . The

reason that the W . M . had been good enough to associate his name with the toast , was perhaps because he ( Bro . Read ) initiated him seven years ago in the Londesborough Lodge , and , in conclusion , he congratulated the members on having such a good Master and so earnest a worker in the Craft . , Bro . VV . Ham , I . P . M ., taking the gave ] , proposed "The Health ef Bro . G . B . Spicer , VV . M . " He said he had the honour and pleasure of submitting the toast , but , if it was ncc-srary , it would take him a long time to expatiate on the many virlues of tie W . M . He was well known as an ardent Mason and a good worker , and he thought he would be a great success as ruler in their lod je .

., lhe teast was received with much enthusiasm , as was the VV . M ., Bio . Spicer , en using to respond . Bro . Spicer slated that he need hardly express how highly he appreciated the great honour of having been elected Master of that important lodge , and he earnestly hoped that the Great Architect would give him health and strength to enable him to carry out lhe duties of his office . Words failed him to express what he then felt , but he thanked Bro . Ham for Lis kind remarks in proposing the toast and the members for their great reception . 1 v 1 ,

'n giving " The Initiates , " the VV . M . said it was a toast that wauld commend itself J l "" *^ was P ' ' ' ° *' had the honour that evening of having two initiates and that they might become good and efficient Masons was his earnest wish .

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The initiates on rising to respond had quite an ovation . Bro . H . T . May thanked them for the hearty way they had received the initiates , and said that he was honoured to be a Mason , and he would do his utmost to prove himself an honourable member of their grand Order . Bro . James Shrubb also responded , remarking that he would do his very best to be a good Mason , and—might he arid—an honour to the Craft .

The next toast was "The Installing * Master , Bro . W . Ham , I . P . M ., " theW . M stating that c-uring the past year Bro . Ham had performed his duties with every satisfaction to them all , and in presenting him with a Past Master's jewel , he remarked that his great services to the lodge would never be forgotten . The remarks of the W . M . were received with grot applause . Bro . VV . Ham . I . P . M ., responded . He stated that he was deeply grateful for the

very kind words ef the W . M ., and for the prolonged applause of thebrethren . He felt somewhat embarrassed and not able to adequately express in words his feelings , but he would endeavour to assist the W . M . in every way in his power , and that was a ' s a the wish of all the Past Misters . He thanked them from the bottom of his heart for the way they had received him , and for the great kindness he had always had at their hands .

The W . M . gave " The Visitors , " observing that they were all most welcome , and , on behalf of the members , he gave them all a hearty greeting , with a wish that they would come again , and he joined with the toast the names of Bros . Dr . R . Bowdler Sharoe , P . P . G . D . C . Bucks , and G . Holland , P . M . 1604 . Bro . Dr . R . Bowdler Sharpe responded . He said that was the first time for two years _ that he had visited a Iodge , as his health had not permitted him . The W . M . 's working was exceedingly good , and the visitors were much pleased with the way they had been received and entertained .

Bro . G . Holland , P . M ., also acknowledged the toast , remarking that that was not his first visit bv many times , and it was his privilege to be well known to the members , as he was the Preceptor of three lodges of instruction , and he was ever willing to do his best to give instruction in the beautiful ritual . It augured well for the lodge to have a Master who , the moment the gavel wis put into his hand , was able to use it as he had done , by initiating two members that evening , and the excellent working of the I . P . M ., Bro . Ham , was deserving of great praise .

Bro . G . White , W . M . 2030 , who was also called upon , slid that he was very pleased to be present , and hoped for many years to have the honour of meeting the members in that and his lodge and also in other lodges . He felt that they were all deeply impressed with the good working of the W . M . and the I . P . M . After repeated calls , Bro . E . L . Berry , P . M ., also responded . He said thit it wis a great pleasure to him to again attend the lodge where he met so many old friends . The St . Ambrose was a most genial and happy lodge , and he hoped it might long continue lo be so .

The hour being late , the W . M . gave as one toast that of "The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary . " He said the Past Misters were an important body , and they were all good , and their services were appreciated . The Treasurer , Bro . Perry , P . M ., was one of the best , and their thanks were due to him for his efforts , and they regretted that illness was the cause of his absence . Then , as to the Secretary , Bro . Bates , P . M ., it would be impossible to find a better one , and the success of the lodge was due mainly to him .

In response , Bro . F . H . Buxton , P . M ., stated thit all the Fast Masters would have great pleasure in doing everything they could to mike the W . M . ' s year of office a big

success . Bro . J . C Conway , P . M ., also responded in eloquent terms . Bro . W . F . Bites , P . M ., Sec , said h » was certain they all regretted the enforced absence of the Treasurer , and no one regretted it more than Bro . Perry . As Secretary , if they gave him more work the bett-r would he be pleased , as h *! was not afraid of hard work after 20 vears' experience in Masonry . He wis hippy they hid voted 20 guineas for the Bovs' Institution , because it was the largest amou-t ever given by the lodge . „ The W . M . orrposed "The Officers , " and he associated with the toast the names of Bros . Dr . Ivor Davis , S . VV . ; Geo . Miy , J . W . ; and the Rev . T . J . Filmer Bennett , Chap . Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis responded in a neat , but brief speech , and to the point .

Bros . May , J . W ., and the Rev . J . Filmer Bennett , Chap ., also acknowledged the toast , the latter stating that he had known the W . M . for many years , and was glad see him installed , as no one ' s heart was more in Misonry than that of the W . M . ' s . The Tyler ' s toast brought to an end one of the many happy meetings of the St . Ambrose Lodge it has been our privilege and pleasure to attend . An excellent musical programme was contributed to by Bros . Marriott , Harry Stubbs , Wm . Davies , Tho-. Keoip ' on , and Geo , Thatcher .

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BRO . THOMAS PIPER , P . M . 1597 , S . W . 2272 , P . Z . 2035 , & c . It i . s with deep regret we have to record the somewhat sudden death of our late highly esteemed brother on the i 8 ih ult ., at his residence in High street , Peckham , having only survived his wife about three months . By his death South London has lost a benevolent and genial friend , he having attached himself to the various local Charitable Institutions as Life Governor of Peckham and Old Kent

Road Pension Society , of the New Cross and Deptford Pension Society , and also Life Governor of the Grocers' Benevolent Association . Hc was also Life Governor of each of the Misonic Charities of which he was a most ardent supporter . For many years past he had been a very active member of Hanover Chapel , Rye Lane , Peckham , and took a deep interest in all its work . He wis an active man of the firm of Piper Bros , and Company , Tea Importers , * -cc ., who hive severil

branches in South London , and was highly appreciated by his employe 3 . The Masonic brethren have lost a true friend , and his kindly presence will be greatly missed . He was P . M . Musgrave Lodge No . 1597 ; S . W . Rye Lodge , No . 2272 ; P . Z . Brooke Chapter , No . 2005 ; Founder of Rye Chapter , No . 2272 ; and Prov . G . Soj . Essex , the e . fiioe to which he had most recently been appointed . The funeral took place at Nunhead Cemetry , on VVednesay , the 22 od

ult ., attended by a large gathering of brethren and friends . The first put of the funeral ceremony took place at the residence of the deceased ' s brother , conducted by the . Pastor of Hanover Chapel , the Rev . Bowman . Among those present were noticed Bros . Dr . Cock , P . M . and D . C . 1597 , P . Prov . G . D . Middx ; F . S . Smith , 1597 , P . Prov . G . Org . Middx . ; Thos . Grummant , P . M . 1559 ; F . E . Pow , W . M . 1901 ; C . A . Adams , S . W . 619 ; J . Pointer , S . W . i 85 i ; D .

Channon , P . M . ; R . Thompson , P . M . 1597 ; W . Thompson , P . M . 1597 ; Fred Dunn , P . M . 2272 ; VV . T . Warner , 2272 ; Isaac Dunn , P . M . 1622 ; J . May , Sweet ' ng , and Frampton , of 1901 ; Witty , 1155 ; J . Whitehead , P . M . 1446 ; H . Hayward , 1901 ; C . E . W . Russell , 1632 ; W . S . Proe , Messrs . Miles and Gates , and many others . The wreaths and floral tributes were many , and beautifully arranged from the following : " In loving memory of our dear father from his children ; " the

Musgrave Lodge of Freemasons ; the Rye Chapter ; the Brooke Chapter ; the Selwyn Lodge of Instruction , 1901 ; Mr . and Mrs . Friday ; " From Phil and the family ; " the emplojes at Camberwell ; the employes at no and 114 , Highstreet , Peckham ; " In sincere respect from the Rye Lane Managers—W . Bride and S . Thorpe ; " the Rye Lane assistants ; the New Cross employe :. ; " With sincere respect and sympathy from 21 , Fore-street—Mr . and Mrs . W . Allen ; " "In

remembrance from Mr . and Mrs . Burgess ; " "With sympathy from P . L . Lampard and Mrs . King ; " "With deep sympathy from Will and Emma ; " Mrs . and Mr . G . B . Cooper and family ; Mr . W . T . Warner ; Mr . May ; Mr . W . B . Tissington ; Mr , J . Pointon ; Mr . and Mr * . Jones ; and Mr . and Mrs . Wells . The funeral arrangemsnts were personally conducted by Bro . Isaac Dunn .