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have that pleasure . He hoped to be of some service to the lodge in the future , as the members had been pleased to think he had been in the past . The St . Ambrose was his mother lodge , and he should never secede Irom it . He honoured the jewel that had been presented to him , and he should never forget the kindness and support that he had always received from them all .

In eulogistic terms the W . M . proposed The Past Masters , " making special reference to Bros . F . W . Buxton , P . P . Perry , and L . Lichtwitz . Bro . C . J . Foakes , as senior Past Master , replied in appropriate terms . Bro . L . Lichtwitz also responded , remarking that he was proud that his son had been initiated that evening .

Bro . F . W . Buxton also replied . He thanked the W . M . for his kind words . Every Past Master would do his level best to make the lodge a success . When he was installed in the chair there were very few members , and he did his utmost to help make the lodge prosperous as it now was . He had the honour of introducing the VV . M . into the lodge , and he was gratified that he was their ruler .

Bro . J . C . Conway also responded , observing that the brethren looked upon Bro . F . W . Buxton as the resuscitator of the lodge . The Worshipful Master gave the toast of " The Visitors . " They had 32 present , many distinguished , and he gave them all a hearty welcome . He was glad Bros . G . H . Foan , J . Hemming , W . Cleghorn , and J . Paul

had honoured him with their company that evening , lhey were splendid workers of the ritual and it was from them that he had gained all his Masonic knowledge . He felt somewhat proud to state that at a recent meeting of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , at which there were 79 members present , he had worked the Fifteen Sections . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Cleghorn , whom

he asked to respond . Bro . Cleghorn , P . M ., in reply , said that he was pleased to have seen their genial W . M . installed in such an excellent manner . His working was also of the very best , and when his term of office expired all would say that he had been an exceptionally good officer , and no lodge could have a better .

The Worshipful Master in proposing " The Installing Master , Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers , " paid a tribute to the work done by Bro . Buxton , P . M ., the Installing Master that night , who had distinguished himself . He was pleased to have appointed Bro . W . F . Bates , P . M ., as Secretary . He was well known in the Craft and had great abilities . He referred to the other officers in appropriate

terms , who were all efficient and would go forward . Bro . Buxton , in reply , said that it was a great honour to him to have been called upon to install the W . M . Bro . VV . F . Bates , P . M ., Sec , also responded . He was proud to have been appointed and would do his very best to carry out his duties to the satisfaction of the brethren . Bros . Rymer , S . W , and R . XV . Jones , J . VV , also replied .

I he Tyler ' s toast brought a very ; happy and pleasant gathering to a close . The vocal entertainment , under the direction of Bro . Hedley Carus , was good and was much appreciated . The following took part : Victor Opferman ( violin solo ) , Stuart Walker , Wilson , G . Nolan VVebb , Bros . Rubinstein and Fred . Stephens , the last named rendering his songs with marked effect . The portrait of the W . M . appears in our gallery of Worshipful Masters .

Tyssen Amherst Lodge ( No . 2242 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Amherst Club , Stoke Newington , on Monday the 4 th inst , when there were present , among others : Bros . T . J . Cusworth , P . M ., P . Z , W . M . j R . S . Ellis , J . W . j A . F . Lay , I . P . M . and Treas . ; S . J . Cross , P . M ., Sec . ; H . G . Coard , S . D . ; j . Thompson , J . D . ; Pinder , Prov . G . T . Essex , P . M . 15 , 1662 ,

1997 , 2318 , 237 . 4 ; Greenwood , P . M . 747 ; Denny , W . M . 1 G 07 , Loder , J . W . 179 ; Lawson , 1607 ; Coram , 2332 ; Milton , Sps ; Lodge , 1567 , were visitors . The minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed , Uro . Cooper Corbidge was passed to the Second Degree , and a ballot having been taken for Mr . D . M . Upsdale , he was duly initialed , the W . M . discharging his

duties in a most eloquent and impressive manner , and being most efficiently assisted by his officers . Bros . Pinder and Milton having obtained thc assent and signature of the W . M . and his Wardens , to their petition to Grand Lodge for a new lodge in Hackney , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed .

The I . P . M , in proposing "The VVorshipful Master , " congratulated Bro . Cusworth upon the efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremonies of initiation and passing , and felt sure the Tyssen Amherst Lodge would continue to improve in numbers and influence under the guidance of such an excellent W . M . The W . M . thanked the brethren most heartily for their

good wishes , and concluded with a kind reference to Bro . A . F . Lay , I . P . M . "The Initiate" followed , and Bro . Upsdale suitably replied . Bros . Greenwood and Denny in acknowledging the toast

of "The Visitors , " paid a high compliment to the working and hospitality of the lodge . During the evening Bros . Coram , Loder , Winckworth and others greatly entertained the brethren by their vocal selections , while Bro . George Allan proved vastly interesting with some feats of legerdemain . — - *~ -

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ALTRINCHAM . Stamford Lodge ( No . 1045 ) . —I NITIATION or MK . CoNi . Nti . snv DISKAEU , M . P . — 'lhe regular monthly meeting was held at the Town Hal ) on Monday , the . ) th inst . The very interesting occasion had caused a [? reat manv brethren of distinction , including the following ,

toattend : Bros , the Hon . Alan de Tatton Egerton , M . P , P . P . G . W . ; G . F . Smith , VV . M . ; VV . K . Blunsum , IPM . ; W . Agar Renshaw , P . M . ; Sam . Thompson , P . M . ; R . IL Potter , P . M . ; F . R . Ii . Lindsell , P . M , P . S . G . W . ; J . Hamilton , P . M , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; Joel Foden , P . M . ; J . W . Byrom , S . VV . ; H . Brundett ; IL II . Mayor , J . W . ; 1 . Siddeley , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Newhouse , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec . ; Martin Stone , P . M . ; Jas .

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Davenport , I . G . ; M . W . Hargreave , G . H . Hollins , W . Hughes , J . Parker , Org . ; Edwin Nickson , J . Harrison , T . Nicholson , Wm . Allwood , O . Burrow , G . J . Plimmer , P . Fortune , VVm . Dykes , 1 . Hawker , G . H . Hollins , the Rev . R . Hodgson , P . M , P . G . Chap ., * E . J . Soares , R . C . Whitelegge , and E . G . Parker , P . M . The visiting brethren comprised Bros . J . Walker , 37 , 2359 ; James Cookson . 2 S 7 . P . P . G . T . : H . Small . 2 . 16 S . P . G . D . C .: W .

Hall , P . M . 13 S 7 ; John Roberts ,- 204 , P . P . G . D . ; E . Morgan , P . M . 2144 ; f . Cliffe , P . M . 204 ; F . Hough , 1011 ; J . B . Pownall , I . W . 430 ; J . Clayton , P . M . Sg , Treas . ; J . H . Evans , P . M ., Sec . 1565 , P . P . G . S . B . ; M . Longridge , P . M . ; J . S . Derbyshire , 15 ( 05 ; W . H . Pugh , P . M . 15 G 5 ; J . M . Sinclair , P . M . 163 ; F . jVV . Broadsmith , P . M . 1166 , W . M . 2477 ; Isaac Garstock , 477 ,

1134 ; A . VV . btanley , 1774 ; H . Jackson , V . M ., t ' . r . a . G . D . ; J . Lewis , P . M , P . P . D . G . D . C ; F . Bishop , A . E . Bishop , J . Hampson , 1357 ; A . C . Sparkes , P . M . 1565 ; W . Forster , 1565 ; VV . A . Doherty , J . W . 2144 ; J . T . Goulding , I . P . M . 2144 ; R . Fowden , 1565 ; C . S . Stubbs , 100 S ; F . Johnson . P . M . 2144 ; G . S . Smith , P . M , P . G . Org . ; C . F . Vlies , 1161 ; George Bowen , P . M . 2144 , P . P . G . P . ; Hy . Goulden , 323 ; and M . H . Wells ,

2144 . The lodge was opened , and the Prov . G . Officers were received by the brethren in due form and saluted . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for Mr . Coningsby Disraeli , M . P , and , being favourable , he was initiated by Bro . G . F . Smith , VV . M , in a very impressive manner . At no time

during the history of the lodge has there been such a large number of Prov . G . Officers and visiting brethren present as on this occasion , to witness this interesting ceremony on the part of the distinguished candidate . Regret was expressed on all sides at the unavoidable absence of Lord Egerton , P . G . M , who intended being present , but owing to his daughter ' s ill-health he was compelled to accompany

her on a journey to the Continent . The Town Hall had been specially renovated for the occasion , and under the practised hand of Bro . J osiah Drinkwater and Bro . James Davenport quite a transformation had taken place in the appearance of the int erior since the members held their last monthly meeting . The charge to the candidate was impressively given by Bro . H . H . Mayor , J . W .

At the close of the lodge a convivial evening was spent , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given . The toast of the evening , that of " The New Initiate , " was proposed in very felicitous terms by Bro . The Hon . Alan de Tatton Egerton , M . P , and Bro . Disraeli duly responded . The speeches were interspersed with songs , & c , given

by Bros . James Parker , J . b . Derbyshire , 1 . Nicholson , Smith , Hargreaves , Hochis , Nickson ; recitation by Bro . Coleman , violin solo by Bro . J . S . Derbyshire , and Hute solo by Bro . S . Thompson . Bro . James Parker , Organist , presided at the piano , and had charge of the musical arrangements . A word of praise is due to the host of the Unicorn Hotel , Mr . F . Rohlederer , for his unique management in coping with such a large muster in the catering department .

BRADFORD . Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 1 C 4 S ) . — 'The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the ist inst , at the Masonic Hall , Rawson-square , In the regrettable absence of the VV . M , Bro . J . VV . H . Durant , who was seriously ill , Bro . J . Pelham Browne , P . M , occupied the chair and opened the lodge . There were also present Bros . F . Percy Carter , as I . P . M . ;

Samuel Nutter , S . W . ; Oliver Lamb , J . VV . ; J . Cope , as S . D . ; J . R . Russell , J . D . ; W . Famish , LG . ; Hemy . Holmes , Tyler ; Rev . J . Brown , B . A , Chap . ; F . C . Robinson , P . M , Treas . ; J . W . Barber , P . M , Prov . G . Std , Sec ; Alfred Stephenson , P . M , P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; J . Hooper , Org . j Booth , Shears , Jester , VVarren , Heap , Birch , Winter , Miles , Misdale , Lister , Coucher ,

Alvey , Famish , O'Keefe , Hainsworth , King , Field , and Cordingley . Visitors : Bros . J . Butler , W . M . 304 ; Jose Rickard , P . M . 304 J J- Haste VV . M , 439 J W . Greenwood , P . M ., Sec . 439 ; W . Haley , P . M . 101 S ; John Haley , VV . M . 1034 ; F . Hartman , Secretary . 1034 ; Joshua Hill , W . M . 2330 ; VV . G . Stansfield , W . M . Ooo ; C . Fara , VV . M . 101 S ; II . Carter , P . M . 1420 ; J . Astley , P . M . 1721 ; J . T . Last , VV . M . 2321 ; E . P . Peterson . P . M ,

Sec 2321 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been ] read and confirmed , Bro . A . Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , presented Bro . S . Nutter , S . W , W . M . elect , lor the benefit of installation . A Board of 17 Installed Masters having been duly opened by Bro . Stephenson , Bro . . Nutter was installed into the chair of K . S , Bros . Browne , P . M .,

and Carter , P . M ., assisting in the ceremonial . lhe VV . M . invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . H . Fearnside , S . W . ; J . R . Russell , J . W . ; Rev . J . Browne , B . A , Chap . ; F . C . Robinson , P . M , T " reas . ; J . W . Barber , P . M , P . G . Stwd , Sec . ; A . Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; J . Hooper , Org . ; Wm . Farnish , S . D . ; G . E . Rawnsley , J . D . ; J . Cope , I . G . ; 1 .

Barraclough , S . of VV . ; J . toy , H . Johnstone , and O . Keefe , Stewards ; and Chas . Woodcock , Tyler . Bro . A . Stephenson , P . M , P . P . G . D . C , was re-elected the representative of the lodge on the Prov . Charity Committee of West Yorks . Apologies were tendered for the unavoidable absence of several brethren , and the lodge was closed .

After refreshment thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . the Rev . J . Browne , B . A , Chap , in proposing the toast— "The Immortal Memory of St . John the Evangelist "—a toast seldom omitted from the list on the annual meetings of lodges in the North—remarked that , according to the [ Ecclesiastical calendar , thc . t was not one of the movable feasts , but it appeared to him that the feast was always at

its meridian as regards I'reemasonry , for whenever it happened to be the annual and installation meetings of the lodges , at whatever time of the year , the Festival of St . John was celebrated . St . John was regarded as the patron saint of the Masonic Craft ; he was truly thc apostle of love , and it was the great principle of brotherly love that bound the Brotherhood together , for it was in the lodge that

the brethren met together for social intercourse and on common ground , from the Exchange , the professional round and study , and ( seeing several military brethren present ) also from the camp and the barracks . Hc could also see brethren present from both the Liberal and Conservative Clubs , who outside the lodge were in keen rivalry but who were then enjoying each other ' s society in peace ,

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love , and harmony , and , interwoven with their enjoyment they sympathised with their less fortunate brethren , who were suffering in sickness or trouble . Bro . J . W . Barber , P . M , P . G . Stwd , Sec , in responding on behalf of " The Prov . Grand Lodge , " referred to the regretted retirement of Bro . T . W . Tew and the recent installation of Bro . the Right Hon . W . L . Jackson , M . P .

as Prov . G . M , and stated that the Prov . Grand Officers were always found ready to do their duty whenever called upon . " The Visitors " was proposed in felicitous terms by Bro . J . Pelham Brown , P . M , he referred to the regretted absence of s veral influential brethren who had accepted invitations to be present , but who had been unfortunately

prevented from fulfilling their engagements , and he gave those brethren who had honoured the lodge that evening a most cordial welcome . The Worshipful Masters of Lodges 304 , 439 , 101 S , 1034 , 2321 and 2330 responded , and acknowledged the very hearty manner in which the toast had been received , and complimented the W . M . on the position he had attained .

Bro . Birch of a Gibraltar lodge responded on behalf of the military brethren , and stated that he had visited lodges in Egypt and in the Mediterranean , but had experienced no such good working as he had seen in their lodge that evening . Bro . Stephenson in submitting the toast of " W . Bro . Durant , I . P . M , " expressed the regret of all the brethren

at his unavoidable absence , and deplored the cause of it . He trusted that the Great Architect of the Universe would speedily restore him to his usual health and strength , and once more enable him to visit the brethren , and fulfil the duties he was so admirably fitted for . His year of office had been a most successful one , and he could assure him of the hearty sympathy of all the brethren in his sufferings .

The toast was sympathetically received . Bro . Robinson , in proposing" The Health of the W . M , " expressed the pleasure it gave him to do so , as from a long acquaintance with Bro . Nutter , both inside and outside the lodge , he knew him to be worthy of the position in every respect , and well adapted for filling the honourable position in which he had that evening been placed . He felt assured

that the honour and interest of the lodge particularly , and of Freemasonry generally , would be jealously guarded during his tenure of office . The VV . M , in responding , thanked Bro . Robinson for his kind remarks respecting him , and also the brethren and visitors for the manner in which they had received the toast . He assured the brethren that he highly appreciated the

honourable position in which they had placed him , and trusted that the dignity of the lodge would be maintained during his year of office . He feelingly alluded to the absence of Bro . Durant , I . P . M , through illness , and thanked the Past Masters of the lodge for their invaluable assistance . He valued and appreciated most highly thc confidence of the brethren , and trusted they would have a

happy and prosperous year . " The Health of the , Past Masters of the Lodge " was proposed by Bro . Astley , 2193 , and responded to in an eloquent speech by Bro . Stephenson , P . P . G . D . C , thc senior Past Master of 1 G 48 . Bro . Carter proposed " The Officers of the Lodge " in felicitous terms , and Bro . Russell , J . VV , suitably responded . The Tylver ' s toast brought to a close a most successful and happy meeting .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . Noel Lodge ( No . 2444 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at St . James's Hall , on Wednesday , the 20 th ult , when there were present Bros . Lewis , W . M . ; G . H . Lister , S . W . ; E . J . Packington , J . W . ; A . M . Levy , P . M , 1 reas . ; G . Free , Sec . ; L Hall , S . D . : F .

Hullett , J . D . ; J . Old , D . C ; G . Brooker , I . G . j A . Watkins , Org . ; F . G . Smith , Stwd . ; G . Handley , P . M . ; J . Herbert , P . M . ; Bradbury , Shearlock , Gardener , Biesly , J . II . Vicary , J . D . Vicary , T . Pennington , G . Evans , and G . Anderson . Bros . J . Edgell , W . M . SSg ; J . Sumner , S . W . 163 S ; W . Williams , 1016 ; McCubbin 125 ( S . C ); F . Lockett , J . W . 2222 ; F . H . Gill , 720 ;

and A . Wainwright , 1638 . lhe minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge by-laws were read . The W . M . then ably initiated Mr . G . Evans into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bros . G . Anderson and A . A . Wrinwright were impressively

raised to the M . M . Degree , the latter at the request of the W . M . of 1638 . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant evening spent .

LOWER BROUGHTON . St . Thomas Lodge ( No . 992 ) . — The installation was held on Wednesday , the Cth inst , at the Griffin Hotel . The lodge was opened by Bro . Hawkins , W . M . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . R . Taylor , and , being favourable , he was initiated by the

W . M . Bro . McGill , S . W . ( W . M . elect ) , was presented to the Installing Master by Bro . J . W . Millward , P . M ., Sec , and , after the usual formula , Bro . McGill was declared to be the W . M . and saluted . Bro . J . W . Millward presented the working tools in each Degree . Bro . Sam . Moore , P . M . addressed the W . M . and Wardens , whilst Bro . J . J . Meakin , P . M , P . P . G . W , addressed

the brethren generally . But the greatest treat of all was to hear Bro . J . H . P . Leresche , P . P . G . Reg , invest and address the officers for the ensuing year , and the performance was quite impromtu , as he was only called upon at a moment ' s notice , and a greater treat could never have been heard . The officers for the ensuing year are : Bros . T . W . McGill , W . M . ; W . Hawkins , I . P . M . ; T . M .

Johnson , S . W . ; VV . Martin , J . W . ; J . Hancock , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B , Treas . ; J . W . Millward , P . M , Sec . ; PHeaton , P . M , P . P . G . Std , D . C . ; A . B . Wightman , S . J . ; J . Mumby , J . I ) . ; W . L . Clark , LG . ; J . J . H . Ormerod , A . Percival , and J . J . Millson , [ Stewards ; and | . lohnson , P . M , Tyler . The sum of ten pounds was

voted , on the motion of Bro . J . VV . Millward , P . M , to the East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution . " Hearty good wishes " were given from a large number of visitors present . Subsequently a banquet was held , according to the unique style usually given by Bro . Oilier , P . M ., and a very merry evening was spent .