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plant , J . G . Parker , G . C Tegetmeier , and Geo . Harrison , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . H . Bue , P . G . S . B . ; W . Rogers , W . M . 1 SG 1 ; C . F . Weller , S . D . 21 S 1 ; A . E . Pullan , 1107 ; G . T . Atkinson , S . W . 2191 ; G . S . Stainton , 2191 ; VV . Bril , 2060 ; J . J . Wright , S 79 ; G . H . Kitson , P . M . S 4 §; G . S . Jinman , 2434 ; VV . Wills , P . M . igoi ; S . C Newson , 1107 ; E . E . Salt , 45 ; A . E . Chaloner , 1069 ; and R . T . West , 1 744 . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Edward Branscombe , P . P . G . Org . Surrey , the chair was occupied by Bro . J . J . Lamigeon , P . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Lamigeon vacated the chair in
favour of Bro . C H . Howlett . P . M . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . A . Chalk , was then oresented by Bro . Lamigeon , P . M ., and installed into the chair of King Solomon by Bro . C . H . Howlett , P . M ., who subsequently gsve the usual addresses in a manner that made it impossible for them to have been better rendered , for which he received the hearty congratulations of the brethren . The following were appointed officers : Bros . Edward Branscombe , I . P . M . ; Walter Salmon , S . W . ; J . J . Kern , J . W . ; H . J . Macfarlane . P . M . Treas . ; Fredk . Flood , P . M ., Sec ; Augustus Toop , S . D . ; John
Sinclair , J . D . ; Trefelyn David , D . C . ; Harry Dearth , Org . ; C W . Freeman , I . G . ; F . Whatley , S . E . McLewin , W . H . Bartlett , and C W . Lloyd , Stwds . ; and Gecrge Harrison , Tyler , which was the 20 th time he had been invested in the lodge , aud the Tyler from its consecration . The Secretary , Bro . F . Flood , P . M ., said : I have received new- of the death of a member of the lodge , who , though unknown personally to the present generation of members , deserves to be kindly remembered by us all . Bro . Leresche becamea country
member many years ago , when he removed to Birmingham , and has not since visited the lodge , though right up to the day of his death he took the liveliest interest in out welfare and doings , was most punctual in his payments , and ever kept a warm corner in his heart for the Mozart brethren . Whenever I have appealed to the brethren for subscriptions for any object , Bro . Leresche ' s name was never missing from my list . On more than one occasion he has permitted me to act as his almoner , entrusting me with sums of money to be used in the cause of Masonic Charity . He always desired that his
name should be kept secret ; but now that he has gone , I think it due to his memory to mention it . By profession Bro . Leresche was an artist ; more than once he has placed his pencil gratuitously at the service of this lodge . But he was many sided—scientific author , poet , collector—a man of cultured taste for art in all its forms , and , above all , a devout Christian , who had done battle with his pen for his faith . He has left us in the
ulness of his age , having passed his 70 th birthday some time since . A vote of condoler . ce was passed to the deceased brother ' s family . Letters were read from the Prov . G . M . and Prov . G . Sec , regretting their inability to attend through illness . It was unanimously resolved that Bro . Lord Onslow be asked to accept honorary membership of the lodge asa slight recognition for his great efforts while he was P . G . M . of Surrey .
The lodge was then closed , and an excellent banquet followed , prepared by the proprietor , Bro . J . H . Anderson , in a manner that gave every satisfaction , whioh was openly expressed by those present . "The Queen and the Craft" and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales " were proposed from the chair , and duly accorded Masonic honours . The W . M . gave "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and he coupled with the toast the name of Bro . H . Bue , P . G . S . B .
The toast was received with enthusiasm , as was Bro . Bue on rising to respond . He said he felt proud to acknowledge the toast in such a good lodge as the Mozart . The G . Officers had the interest of the Craft at heart , and he was indebted to many of his colleagues for his advance in Masonry . In giving " The R . W . Prov . G . Master of Surrey , Brigadier-General John Davis , A . D . C , " the W . M . stated that he was everything a Prov . G . Master should be .
The toast of "The Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " followed , and with it the W . M . associated the name of Bro . Augustus Toop . Prov . G . Org . Bro . Toop said the honour to respond had been thrust upon him without any warning , and he was surprised to be called upon in the face of the veteran Prov . G . Officers who were present , but he appreciated the honour , and he thanked them for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast .
Bro . J . J . Lamigeon , P . M ., said that in the absence of the I . P . M .. Bro . Edward Branscombe , the pleasure had fallen to his lot to propose " The Worshipful Master , Bro . J . A . Chalk , " which was without any doubt the most important toast of the evening . They had seen the W . M . ' s work both in the lodge and at that festive board , and it augured well for his being a great success as Master . He knew the work of the ritual because he had it at his fingers' end , and in the words of the motto of the lodge , " Let Harmony prevail" during his year of office , which he felt would be a glorious one ,
and successful in every way . The W . M ., Bro . Chalk , on rising to respond , was enthusiastically received . He stated that he much appreciated their reception , and he was gratified with the kind things Bro . Lamigeon had said of him , but he could not find words to adequately express his feelings . Perhaps he could do the work of the ritual , but he was not a speechmaker . He was honoured to be installed Master of the Mozart Lodge , but it was not the ordeal he thought it would be , as he was surrounded by so many happy faces , which gave him courage ; and might he say that as Master he would do his very best to promote the interests of their good lodge .
The W . M . gave To the memory of Bro . S . J . Leresche and the Musician Mozart , " which was drunk in silence . In submitting the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . stated that they were honoured with the presence of a gcod few , and many of them were distinguished and well known in the Craft . Tfey were all welcome , and he joined with the toast the names of Bios . W . Rogers , W . M . 1 S 61 , and G . T . Atkinson , S . W . 2191 .
In response , Bro . Rogers said that the very kind way the toast had been proposed and received afforded him the greatest pleasure to be there to witness the good working , and that pleasure was enhanced because originally he intended to be initiated in the Mozart Lodge . , Bro . Atkinson also acknowledged the toast , observing that what they had seen that evening made it apparent that the W . M ., with the assistance of his good officers , would have a life of pleasure during his term as the ruler of thc lodge .
TheW . M . gave "The Installing Officer , Bn . C H . Howlett , P . M ., " remarking that he thought they would all agree with him that the ceremony was performed as well as it could possibly be done , and they were all indebted to him for his great services that
evening . Bro . Howlett , who was well received , stated that it was a great pleasure to him to act as Installing Master and his best thanks were due to the other Past Masters for allowing him to do so . He was gratified to instal the W . M . because he had watched him the last two years with much interest , and he felt that it went without saying that
he would be one of the most witty and painstaking W . Ms , the lodge had ever had . In giving "The Past Masters , " the W . M . made special mention of those who were present , and the great things they had done for the lodge-, and said the members were proud of the Past Masters , with the toast of whom he coupled the name of Bro . J . J . Lamigeon , P . M .
Bro . Lamigeon responded , and said he would do in ( he future as he hoped he had in the past , his very utmost for the lojge , which was next to his heart after his mother lodge . In the new Prov . Grand Mastcr , they had a worthy successor to Lord Onslow , and he hoped it would be the good fortune of the lodge to see him there . In eulcgistic terms the W . M . gave " The Treasurer and Secretary , " observing that they were two good ones , and they both responded in eloquent terms , and „ to the point . " The Officers of the Lodge " having been duly honoured , the Tyler ' s toast ended a most enjoyable evening .
The musical entertainment was , as it always is in the Mozart Lodge , of superior quality , in which the following well-known artistes took part : Bros . Trefelyn David ( who was in splendid voice ) , S . F . Donnelly , J . J . Kern , Stamford E . McLewin , and Miss Dorothea Walenn ( solo violin ) , who was doubly encored , and deservedly so . This was , we understand , her first appearance in Masonic circles , and we hope to hear her again un many occasions . Bro . Augustus Toop presided at the pianoforte with his wellknown ability .
St . Ambrose Lodge , No . 1891 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . DAVID F . NORRINGTON . The installation meeting was held at the St . James' Restaurant , Piccadilly , on the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . George May , VV . M . ; D . F . Norrington , S . VV . and W . M . elect ; P . P . Perry , P . M ., Treas . ; W . F . Bates , P . M ., Sec .: E . J . Rix ,
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J . D . ; F . W . Buxton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Berks ; W . Hoggins , P . M .: L . Licht witz , P . M . ; J . C Conway , P . M . ; VV . Ham , P . M . ; R . VV . Jones , P . M . ; G . B Spicer , P . M . ; Dr . Ivor Davis , I . P . M . ; H . J . Thwaites , Sydney Scott . Org . ; A Meo , R . Root . G . Gelardi , F . J . Read , F . Buck , R . H . Willis . J . Shrubb . R . Sandland , J . T . Rowland , F . P . Buxton , F . W . Garnham , B . Gerald , S . J . Ling , J . Latter , Rev , T . J . Filmer Bennett , M . A ., Chap . ; G . Thatcher , F . Leeks . J . A . Calfe . H . " Hudson , VV . iM'Cutcheon , A . K . Earle , G . A . Fle-. he , A . R . Godrich , R . Tyndall , F . A . Storey ,
A . E . Gadd , D . T . Davies , T . Hare , H . Smith , W . Worville , J . Butler , H . C Parke , W . J . Downes , A . Barnes . D . Bianco . S . Bianco , and G . A . Bill , P . M ., Tyler . The visitors were Bros . T . H . Nesbitt , P . A . G . D . C . ; VV . Vincent , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . W . Moorman , P . P . A . G . D . C . Surrey ; T . Oldroyd , P . M . 1050 ; H . J . May , 511 ; S . P . Tettamants , iGSt ; J . Freer , W . M . iGSr ; H . S . Moses , 511 ; H . Day . 2 GSS ; W . J . H . Denslow , 2768 ; T . Porter , 16 S 1 ; . W . T . Humphrey , 2512 ; H . R . Harding , 1524 ; J . May , 1767 ; G . VV . Turner , S 5 S ; T . Smith , 407 ; C Garrett , 1321 ; S . Blackstone , 2 S 24 ; and R . T . West , 1744 .
The W . M ., Bro . George May , opened the lodge , and raised Bros . R . Root and F . J . Read to the Third Degree . Then followed the installation of Bro . D . F . Norrington by the outgoing Master , the work being performed in a finished and perfect style , which called forth the approbation of those present . The new VV . M . next appointed and—with the exception of some absentees—invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . Geo . May , I . P . M . ; P . Whicher , S . W . ; A . Strutt , J . VV . ; Rev . T . J . Filmer Bennett , M . A ., Chap . ; P . P . Perry , P . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Bates , P . M .. Sec ; E . ) . Rix , S . D . ; H . J . Thwaites , J . D . ;
F . Percy Buxton , I . G . ; F . W . Buxton , P . M ., H . Smith , S . Ling . Geo . Thatcher , and F . Buck , Stwds . ; W . Hoggins , P . M ., D . C ; W . A . Hudson , M . D ., and VV . McCutcheon , Asst . D . Cs . ; Sydney Scott , Org . ; and G . A . Ball , P . M ., Tyler . The usual addresses were eloquently given by Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis , P . M ., which stamped him as a master of the art . The W . M ., Bro . Norrington , initiated Messrs . D . Bianco , S . D . Bianco , W . J . Downes , and A . Barnes , performing the ceiemony with care and efficiency . A Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . G'orge May , I . P . M ., on behalf of the lodge , by the W . M ., who remarked that it was a slight return
for his able services as W . M ., and in appreciation of the great interest he took in the lodge . Bro . George May , in a few well-chosen sentences , feelingly tendered his thanks for the honour the members had paid him . The Report of the Audit Committee , showing a good balance in hand , was received and adopted . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a superb banquet , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed .
In giving that of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the VV . M . stated that the G . Officers had worked hard for the Craft , and to attain Grand honours it was essential that all should work . That evening the lodge was honoured with the presence of two G . Officers , who had done good service , and he had much pleasure in associating the names of Bros . T . H . Nesbitt , P . A . G . D . C , and VV . Vincent , P . G . Std . Br ., with the toast .
In response , Bro . Nesbitt said that he was glad to renew his acquaintance with the lodge , which he first visited three years ago , and he was pleased it was going forward and that it would continue to do so while they had such a good W . M . in the chair , and he thanked them for the very hearty manner the toast had been received . Bro . Vincent also acknowledged the toast , which he did in a very eloquent speech , observing that if anyone deserved grand honours for what the had done for the Craft , their genial and energetic Secretary , Bro . Bates , did , as his efforts for Masonry were well known .
Bro . George May , I . P . M ., then gave "The VV . M ., Bro . D . F . Norrington , " and said it was a great honour as well as a duty to propose the toast of the evening . ( Applause . ) The VV . M . had been with them for some years ; they had seen him go through all the offices , and they were delighted to have him now in the chair . He was a hard working Mason , and well able to do everything in the ritual , and , in conclusion , he
wished him every happiness and prosperity . The VV . M ., Bro . Norrington , responehd , and in thinking them said that he was of a rather retiring nature , and at first he did not like to tike office , but being surrounded by so many friends , he could not resist the chair , and he hoped the result of his efforts would he that at the end of his year they would not have occasion to regret that they elected him to that high office .
In proposing " Tne Initiates "the W . M . stated thit the Craft could not progress without initiates . They had four that evening , who were proposed by good members of the Iodge , and he felt they were all excellent men , and would prove themselves good Masons . The Iodge was strong and could afford to ) wait for the best men , but they could not be too careful as to whom they admitted . Bro . D . Bianco responded , and said it was a greit plsisurj to him to be a Mison , as all the Masons he knew were gentlemen and honest m : n , and he was glad to join the Order . He was a foreigner , and they must forgive him not miking a speech , but they were all brothers —( applause)— ind he thmksd them for their kindness in accepting him as one of them .
Bro . S . D . Bianco also responded , remirking that he wis very much surprised with the grand ceremony of his initiation , and he hoped to be able to carry out all the things that would be expected of him , and would dj his utinost to be an honour to the Cratt . Bros . VV . J . Downes and A . Barnes also acknowledged the toast in brief , but happy , speeches , and tu the point . Bro . VV . F . Bates , P . M ., at the request of the W . M ., proposed "The Visitors , " and , on behalf of the lodge , he accorded them a very hearty welcome , coupling with the toast the names of Bros . VV . J . H . Denslow , J . VV . Moormin , T . Oldroyd , P . M ., and J . Freer , W . M . iGSt .
These brethren responded in very appropriate terms , congratulating the VV . M ., the I . P . M ., and Bro . Dr . Ivor Divis , P . M ., on their excellent working , and thinking th « members for the hearty manner trie visitors had been received and lavishly entertained . In submitting "The I . P . M . and Past Masters , " the W . M . said that no words of his were necessary to extol their great services , as the prosperity of the Iod _ f s wis the result of their efforts , and he hoped to be able to follow in their footsteps , SJ thit the lodge might further prosper .
Bro . G . May , I . P . M ., responded , thanking them for the way the toast had been given and received , and said he should never forget the kindness he had always received at their hands , and especially during the time he occupied the chair . Bro . I < . W . Buxton , P . M ., also responded , and sad they might congratulate themselves in having a VV . M . who would be able to do everything asked of him , as he was a most able Mason . He ( Bro . Buxton ) had the honour of introducing the W . M . to thc lodge , and he was proud of it . The VV . M . was fond of work , and he hoped he would have plenty , and when he installed his successor he would leave the chair with a greater number of members than when he was installed , and at the end of his term of otlice they would all be able to say " well done . "
Bro . J . C Conway , P . M ., also acknowledged the toast , remarking that after the able speech of Bro . Buxton it left him very little to add , except th it those who had gone before the W . M . were all excellent worker :,, with the result that the lodge had earned the repute of being one of the best in the metropolis . Bros . L . Lichtwitz , P . M ., and W . Hoggins , P . M ., also responded in happy terms . Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis , P . M ., stated that it was a very great pleasure to him to support thc VV . M ., and to assist in the installation ceremony by giving the three addresses , and he appreciated their kind remarks for the little he had done that evening .
In eulogistic terms , Bro . L . Lichtwitz , P . M ., at the request of the W . M ., proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary , " making special reference to their past services , which al ! the members appreciated . Bro . F . W . Bates , P . M ., Sec , responded . " The Officers of the Lodge " followed , to which suitable responses were made bv Bros . E . J . Rix , S . D . ; H . J . Thwaites , J . D . ; and F . Percy Buxton , I . G .
The lyler ' s toast brought the happy proceedings to an end , which was considerably enhanced by an excellent programme of music , in which the following took part : Madame Clarie Doram , Miss Elsie Steadman , Bros . G . VV . Turner , George Thatcher Alphonso Meo ( violin solo ) , and T . Oldroyd . Miss Steadman was in splendid voice and sang with marked effect , gaining enthusiastic plaudits of the company present , and for one of her encores she gave , by special request , " Hell 3 , ma Baby . " Bro . Sydney Scott ably presided at the pianoforte .
MESSRS . TOM SMITH AND Co . have again forwarded 25 , 000 crackers to be distributed among the juvenile inmates of the London hospitals and workhouses participating in the distribution of toys by the proprietor of Truth .
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plant , J . G . Parker , G . C Tegetmeier , and Geo . Harrison , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . H . Bue , P . G . S . B . ; W . Rogers , W . M . 1 SG 1 ; C . F . Weller , S . D . 21 S 1 ; A . E . Pullan , 1107 ; G . T . Atkinson , S . W . 2191 ; G . S . Stainton , 2191 ; VV . Bril , 2060 ; J . J . Wright , S 79 ; G . H . Kitson , P . M . S 4 §; G . S . Jinman , 2434 ; VV . Wills , P . M . igoi ; S . C Newson , 1107 ; E . E . Salt , 45 ; A . E . Chaloner , 1069 ; and R . T . West , 1 744 . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Edward Branscombe , P . P . G . Org . Surrey , the chair was occupied by Bro . J . J . Lamigeon , P . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Lamigeon vacated the chair in
favour of Bro . C H . Howlett . P . M . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . A . Chalk , was then oresented by Bro . Lamigeon , P . M ., and installed into the chair of King Solomon by Bro . C . H . Howlett , P . M ., who subsequently gsve the usual addresses in a manner that made it impossible for them to have been better rendered , for which he received the hearty congratulations of the brethren . The following were appointed officers : Bros . Edward Branscombe , I . P . M . ; Walter Salmon , S . W . ; J . J . Kern , J . W . ; H . J . Macfarlane . P . M . Treas . ; Fredk . Flood , P . M ., Sec ; Augustus Toop , S . D . ; John
Sinclair , J . D . ; Trefelyn David , D . C . ; Harry Dearth , Org . ; C W . Freeman , I . G . ; F . Whatley , S . E . McLewin , W . H . Bartlett , and C W . Lloyd , Stwds . ; and Gecrge Harrison , Tyler , which was the 20 th time he had been invested in the lodge , aud the Tyler from its consecration . The Secretary , Bro . F . Flood , P . M ., said : I have received new- of the death of a member of the lodge , who , though unknown personally to the present generation of members , deserves to be kindly remembered by us all . Bro . Leresche becamea country
member many years ago , when he removed to Birmingham , and has not since visited the lodge , though right up to the day of his death he took the liveliest interest in out welfare and doings , was most punctual in his payments , and ever kept a warm corner in his heart for the Mozart brethren . Whenever I have appealed to the brethren for subscriptions for any object , Bro . Leresche ' s name was never missing from my list . On more than one occasion he has permitted me to act as his almoner , entrusting me with sums of money to be used in the cause of Masonic Charity . He always desired that his
name should be kept secret ; but now that he has gone , I think it due to his memory to mention it . By profession Bro . Leresche was an artist ; more than once he has placed his pencil gratuitously at the service of this lodge . But he was many sided—scientific author , poet , collector—a man of cultured taste for art in all its forms , and , above all , a devout Christian , who had done battle with his pen for his faith . He has left us in the
ulness of his age , having passed his 70 th birthday some time since . A vote of condoler . ce was passed to the deceased brother ' s family . Letters were read from the Prov . G . M . and Prov . G . Sec , regretting their inability to attend through illness . It was unanimously resolved that Bro . Lord Onslow be asked to accept honorary membership of the lodge asa slight recognition for his great efforts while he was P . G . M . of Surrey .
The lodge was then closed , and an excellent banquet followed , prepared by the proprietor , Bro . J . H . Anderson , in a manner that gave every satisfaction , whioh was openly expressed by those present . "The Queen and the Craft" and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales " were proposed from the chair , and duly accorded Masonic honours . The W . M . gave "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and he coupled with the toast the name of Bro . H . Bue , P . G . S . B .
The toast was received with enthusiasm , as was Bro . Bue on rising to respond . He said he felt proud to acknowledge the toast in such a good lodge as the Mozart . The G . Officers had the interest of the Craft at heart , and he was indebted to many of his colleagues for his advance in Masonry . In giving " The R . W . Prov . G . Master of Surrey , Brigadier-General John Davis , A . D . C , " the W . M . stated that he was everything a Prov . G . Master should be .
The toast of "The Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " followed , and with it the W . M . associated the name of Bro . Augustus Toop . Prov . G . Org . Bro . Toop said the honour to respond had been thrust upon him without any warning , and he was surprised to be called upon in the face of the veteran Prov . G . Officers who were present , but he appreciated the honour , and he thanked them for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast .
Bro . J . J . Lamigeon , P . M ., said that in the absence of the I . P . M .. Bro . Edward Branscombe , the pleasure had fallen to his lot to propose " The Worshipful Master , Bro . J . A . Chalk , " which was without any doubt the most important toast of the evening . They had seen the W . M . ' s work both in the lodge and at that festive board , and it augured well for his being a great success as Master . He knew the work of the ritual because he had it at his fingers' end , and in the words of the motto of the lodge , " Let Harmony prevail" during his year of office , which he felt would be a glorious one ,
and successful in every way . The W . M ., Bro . Chalk , on rising to respond , was enthusiastically received . He stated that he much appreciated their reception , and he was gratified with the kind things Bro . Lamigeon had said of him , but he could not find words to adequately express his feelings . Perhaps he could do the work of the ritual , but he was not a speechmaker . He was honoured to be installed Master of the Mozart Lodge , but it was not the ordeal he thought it would be , as he was surrounded by so many happy faces , which gave him courage ; and might he say that as Master he would do his very best to promote the interests of their good lodge .
The W . M . gave To the memory of Bro . S . J . Leresche and the Musician Mozart , " which was drunk in silence . In submitting the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . stated that they were honoured with the presence of a gcod few , and many of them were distinguished and well known in the Craft . Tfey were all welcome , and he joined with the toast the names of Bios . W . Rogers , W . M . 1 S 61 , and G . T . Atkinson , S . W . 2191 .
In response , Bro . Rogers said that the very kind way the toast had been proposed and received afforded him the greatest pleasure to be there to witness the good working , and that pleasure was enhanced because originally he intended to be initiated in the Mozart Lodge . , Bro . Atkinson also acknowledged the toast , observing that what they had seen that evening made it apparent that the W . M ., with the assistance of his good officers , would have a life of pleasure during his term as the ruler of thc lodge .
TheW . M . gave "The Installing Officer , Bn . C H . Howlett , P . M ., " remarking that he thought they would all agree with him that the ceremony was performed as well as it could possibly be done , and they were all indebted to him for his great services that
evening . Bro . Howlett , who was well received , stated that it was a great pleasure to him to act as Installing Master and his best thanks were due to the other Past Masters for allowing him to do so . He was gratified to instal the W . M . because he had watched him the last two years with much interest , and he felt that it went without saying that
he would be one of the most witty and painstaking W . Ms , the lodge had ever had . In giving "The Past Masters , " the W . M . made special mention of those who were present , and the great things they had done for the lodge-, and said the members were proud of the Past Masters , with the toast of whom he coupled the name of Bro . J . J . Lamigeon , P . M .
Bro . Lamigeon responded , and said he would do in ( he future as he hoped he had in the past , his very utmost for the lojge , which was next to his heart after his mother lodge . In the new Prov . Grand Mastcr , they had a worthy successor to Lord Onslow , and he hoped it would be the good fortune of the lodge to see him there . In eulcgistic terms the W . M . gave " The Treasurer and Secretary , " observing that they were two good ones , and they both responded in eloquent terms , and „ to the point . " The Officers of the Lodge " having been duly honoured , the Tyler ' s toast ended a most enjoyable evening .
The musical entertainment was , as it always is in the Mozart Lodge , of superior quality , in which the following well-known artistes took part : Bros . Trefelyn David ( who was in splendid voice ) , S . F . Donnelly , J . J . Kern , Stamford E . McLewin , and Miss Dorothea Walenn ( solo violin ) , who was doubly encored , and deservedly so . This was , we understand , her first appearance in Masonic circles , and we hope to hear her again un many occasions . Bro . Augustus Toop presided at the pianoforte with his wellknown ability .
St . Ambrose Lodge , No . 1891 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . DAVID F . NORRINGTON . The installation meeting was held at the St . James' Restaurant , Piccadilly , on the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . George May , VV . M . ; D . F . Norrington , S . VV . and W . M . elect ; P . P . Perry , P . M ., Treas . ; W . F . Bates , P . M ., Sec .: E . J . Rix ,
Craft Masonry.
J . D . ; F . W . Buxton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Berks ; W . Hoggins , P . M .: L . Licht witz , P . M . ; J . C Conway , P . M . ; VV . Ham , P . M . ; R . VV . Jones , P . M . ; G . B Spicer , P . M . ; Dr . Ivor Davis , I . P . M . ; H . J . Thwaites , Sydney Scott . Org . ; A Meo , R . Root . G . Gelardi , F . J . Read , F . Buck , R . H . Willis . J . Shrubb . R . Sandland , J . T . Rowland , F . P . Buxton , F . W . Garnham , B . Gerald , S . J . Ling , J . Latter , Rev , T . J . Filmer Bennett , M . A ., Chap . ; G . Thatcher , F . Leeks . J . A . Calfe . H . " Hudson , VV . iM'Cutcheon , A . K . Earle , G . A . Fle-. he , A . R . Godrich , R . Tyndall , F . A . Storey ,
A . E . Gadd , D . T . Davies , T . Hare , H . Smith , W . Worville , J . Butler , H . C Parke , W . J . Downes , A . Barnes . D . Bianco . S . Bianco , and G . A . Bill , P . M ., Tyler . The visitors were Bros . T . H . Nesbitt , P . A . G . D . C . ; VV . Vincent , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . W . Moorman , P . P . A . G . D . C . Surrey ; T . Oldroyd , P . M . 1050 ; H . J . May , 511 ; S . P . Tettamants , iGSt ; J . Freer , W . M . iGSr ; H . S . Moses , 511 ; H . Day . 2 GSS ; W . J . H . Denslow , 2768 ; T . Porter , 16 S 1 ; . W . T . Humphrey , 2512 ; H . R . Harding , 1524 ; J . May , 1767 ; G . VV . Turner , S 5 S ; T . Smith , 407 ; C Garrett , 1321 ; S . Blackstone , 2 S 24 ; and R . T . West , 1744 .
The W . M ., Bro . George May , opened the lodge , and raised Bros . R . Root and F . J . Read to the Third Degree . Then followed the installation of Bro . D . F . Norrington by the outgoing Master , the work being performed in a finished and perfect style , which called forth the approbation of those present . The new VV . M . next appointed and—with the exception of some absentees—invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . Geo . May , I . P . M . ; P . Whicher , S . W . ; A . Strutt , J . VV . ; Rev . T . J . Filmer Bennett , M . A ., Chap . ; P . P . Perry , P . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Bates , P . M .. Sec ; E . ) . Rix , S . D . ; H . J . Thwaites , J . D . ;
F . Percy Buxton , I . G . ; F . W . Buxton , P . M ., H . Smith , S . Ling . Geo . Thatcher , and F . Buck , Stwds . ; W . Hoggins , P . M ., D . C ; W . A . Hudson , M . D ., and VV . McCutcheon , Asst . D . Cs . ; Sydney Scott , Org . ; and G . A . Ball , P . M ., Tyler . The usual addresses were eloquently given by Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis , P . M ., which stamped him as a master of the art . The W . M ., Bro . Norrington , initiated Messrs . D . Bianco , S . D . Bianco , W . J . Downes , and A . Barnes , performing the ceiemony with care and efficiency . A Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . G'orge May , I . P . M ., on behalf of the lodge , by the W . M ., who remarked that it was a slight return
for his able services as W . M ., and in appreciation of the great interest he took in the lodge . Bro . George May , in a few well-chosen sentences , feelingly tendered his thanks for the honour the members had paid him . The Report of the Audit Committee , showing a good balance in hand , was received and adopted . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a superb banquet , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed .
In giving that of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the VV . M . stated that the G . Officers had worked hard for the Craft , and to attain Grand honours it was essential that all should work . That evening the lodge was honoured with the presence of two G . Officers , who had done good service , and he had much pleasure in associating the names of Bros . T . H . Nesbitt , P . A . G . D . C , and VV . Vincent , P . G . Std . Br ., with the toast .
In response , Bro . Nesbitt said that he was glad to renew his acquaintance with the lodge , which he first visited three years ago , and he was pleased it was going forward and that it would continue to do so while they had such a good W . M . in the chair , and he thanked them for the very hearty manner the toast had been received . Bro . Vincent also acknowledged the toast , which he did in a very eloquent speech , observing that if anyone deserved grand honours for what the had done for the Craft , their genial and energetic Secretary , Bro . Bates , did , as his efforts for Masonry were well known .
Bro . George May , I . P . M ., then gave "The VV . M ., Bro . D . F . Norrington , " and said it was a great honour as well as a duty to propose the toast of the evening . ( Applause . ) The VV . M . had been with them for some years ; they had seen him go through all the offices , and they were delighted to have him now in the chair . He was a hard working Mason , and well able to do everything in the ritual , and , in conclusion , he
wished him every happiness and prosperity . The VV . M ., Bro . Norrington , responehd , and in thinking them said that he was of a rather retiring nature , and at first he did not like to tike office , but being surrounded by so many friends , he could not resist the chair , and he hoped the result of his efforts would he that at the end of his year they would not have occasion to regret that they elected him to that high office .
In proposing " Tne Initiates "the W . M . stated thit the Craft could not progress without initiates . They had four that evening , who were proposed by good members of the Iodge , and he felt they were all excellent men , and would prove themselves good Masons . The Iodge was strong and could afford to ) wait for the best men , but they could not be too careful as to whom they admitted . Bro . D . Bianco responded , and said it was a greit plsisurj to him to be a Mison , as all the Masons he knew were gentlemen and honest m : n , and he was glad to join the Order . He was a foreigner , and they must forgive him not miking a speech , but they were all brothers —( applause)— ind he thmksd them for their kindness in accepting him as one of them .
Bro . S . D . Bianco also responded , remirking that he wis very much surprised with the grand ceremony of his initiation , and he hoped to be able to carry out all the things that would be expected of him , and would dj his utinost to be an honour to the Cratt . Bros . VV . J . Downes and A . Barnes also acknowledged the toast in brief , but happy , speeches , and tu the point . Bro . VV . F . Bates , P . M ., at the request of the W . M ., proposed "The Visitors , " and , on behalf of the lodge , he accorded them a very hearty welcome , coupling with the toast the names of Bros . VV . J . H . Denslow , J . VV . Moormin , T . Oldroyd , P . M ., and J . Freer , W . M . iGSt .
These brethren responded in very appropriate terms , congratulating the VV . M ., the I . P . M ., and Bro . Dr . Ivor Divis , P . M ., on their excellent working , and thinking th « members for the hearty manner trie visitors had been received and lavishly entertained . In submitting "The I . P . M . and Past Masters , " the W . M . said that no words of his were necessary to extol their great services , as the prosperity of the Iod _ f s wis the result of their efforts , and he hoped to be able to follow in their footsteps , SJ thit the lodge might further prosper .
Bro . G . May , I . P . M ., responded , thanking them for the way the toast had been given and received , and said he should never forget the kindness he had always received at their hands , and especially during the time he occupied the chair . Bro . I < . W . Buxton , P . M ., also responded , and sad they might congratulate themselves in having a VV . M . who would be able to do everything asked of him , as he was a most able Mason . He ( Bro . Buxton ) had the honour of introducing the W . M . to thc lodge , and he was proud of it . The VV . M . was fond of work , and he hoped he would have plenty , and when he installed his successor he would leave the chair with a greater number of members than when he was installed , and at the end of his term of otlice they would all be able to say " well done . "
Bro . J . C Conway , P . M ., also acknowledged the toast , remarking that after the able speech of Bro . Buxton it left him very little to add , except th it those who had gone before the W . M . were all excellent worker :,, with the result that the lodge had earned the repute of being one of the best in the metropolis . Bros . L . Lichtwitz , P . M ., and W . Hoggins , P . M ., also responded in happy terms . Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis , P . M ., stated that it was a very great pleasure to him to support thc VV . M ., and to assist in the installation ceremony by giving the three addresses , and he appreciated their kind remarks for the little he had done that evening .
In eulogistic terms , Bro . L . Lichtwitz , P . M ., at the request of the W . M ., proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary , " making special reference to their past services , which al ! the members appreciated . Bro . F . W . Bates , P . M ., Sec , responded . " The Officers of the Lodge " followed , to which suitable responses were made bv Bros . E . J . Rix , S . D . ; H . J . Thwaites , J . D . ; and F . Percy Buxton , I . G .
The lyler ' s toast brought the happy proceedings to an end , which was considerably enhanced by an excellent programme of music , in which the following took part : Madame Clarie Doram , Miss Elsie Steadman , Bros . G . VV . Turner , George Thatcher Alphonso Meo ( violin solo ) , and T . Oldroyd . Miss Steadman was in splendid voice and sang with marked effect , gaining enthusiastic plaudits of the company present , and for one of her encores she gave , by special request , " Hell 3 , ma Baby . " Bro . Sydney Scott ably presided at the pianoforte .
MESSRS . TOM SMITH AND Co . have again forwarded 25 , 000 crackers to be distributed among the juvenile inmates of the London hospitals and workhouses participating in the distribution of toys by the proprietor of Truth .