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chair , andwasupportedby Bros . G . Hatch , S . W . ; Liversage , J . W . ; Fluck , S . D . ; Woodward , Secretary . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . Whitaker , P . M . 1572 ; Edwards , P . M . 7 & S ; Fillan , VV . M . 1673 ; H . H . Cooper , 1 S 27 ; and Syckelwood , 12 SS . The lodge was opened with the choral hymn , under the direction of Bro . Archer , the energetic Organist of the lodge . ] 3 ro . Hatch , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was then presented by Bro .
Smith , P . M ., and installed inio the chair of K . S . by Bro . Parkes , the retiring VV . M ., who delivered the addresses in bis usual effective style , Bro . Whitaker acting most efficiently as Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Hatch proceeded to appoint and invest his officers , at the same time instructing them in their respective duties : Bros . Liversage , S . W . ; Fluck , J . W . ; Woodward , Secretary ; Larking ,
S . D . ; Mumford , J . D . ; Newell , I . G . ; Archer , Organist ; and Gilbert , Tyler . Bro . Robertson , P . M ., Treasurer , and Bro . Larking being absent through illness , their investiture was postponed until the next meeting . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , the Treasurer's balance sheet showing a handsome balance in hand . The W . M . then pinned to the breast of Bro . Parkes , I . P . M .,
the Past Master ' s jewel presented by the lodge in recognition of his services during his year of office . Three candidates were proposed for initiation . The banquet subsequently provided was of a very high order . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , "The Health of the W . M ,, " proposed in a racy speech by Bro . Parkes , was enthusiastically received .
Bro . Hatch , in responding , referred feelingly to the bonds of brotherhood and friendship existing between himself and all the brethren , and confidently anticipated their growth and increase during the coming year . Bro . Whitaker , P . M . 1572 , was toasted as " Director of Ceremonies , " and made a neat little speech in
acknowledgment . Bros . Hardy , Fillan , Edwards , and Davies responded for " The Visitors , " and _ other toasts followed , the proceedings being _ varied by a series of songs and recitations , under the direction of Bro . Archer , which contributed largely to the pleasure of a most successful evening .
ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at Baton ' s Court Hotel , * West Kensington , on Monday , the 12 th inst . Bro . F . Ernest Pocock , M . D ., VV . M ., occupied his chair , and was supported by his officers as follows : Bros . VV . H . Harris , acting as S . W ., in the absence of Bro . G . Marshall , LL . D . ; G . A . Berkeley , J . W . ; L . Lichtwitz , S . D . ; J .
Morley , J . D . ; Skar , I . G . ; VV . H . Smith , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Holland , P . M ., Sec ; Foakes , I . P . M . ; Phillips , P . M . ; Ramsay , P . M . ; Perry , F . Marshall , Conway , Levy , Gibbs , Rose , Rennie , and others . Visitors : Bros . M . Lindskoy , of Lodge Solomon a Trois Serrures , Gothenburg ; Sir Roper Lethbridge , 1642 ; Whaley , 172 ; and Hutchisson , 123 S . The minutes of the last lodge meeting having been read
and the revision of the bye-law confirmed , Bro . Mark Levy was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., after which Messrs . Charles Roe and John Cooper were initiated into Freemasonry according to ancient custom . This being election night , Bro . Berkeley , J . W ., was unanimously elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Marshall , the S . W ., who is already numbered amongst the rulers of the
Craft , declining to be nominated for the chair . Bro . W . H . Smith was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Potter , Tyler . Bros . Rose and Perry were elected as lay brethren on the Audit Committee . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the W . M . for his exertions in the chair . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
After grace had been said , the W . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft . " He said that it did not require words from him to introduce this toast to the notice of the brethren . They all knew the gracious lady to whose health they were drinking . She was the daughter of a Mason , and the mother of a race of Masons . "God save the Queen " was then sung , the brethren following the lead of Bro . Sir
Roper Lethbridge . In proposing the toast of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " Bro . Pocock reminded the brethren of the hard work done by the Grand Master , more particularly on the Commission for the Housing of the Working Classes . His Royal Highness had attended almost every meeting of the Commission , except during the period when he was
prevented from attending to any public business whatever through the lamented death of their late Bro . the Duke of Albany . " God bless the Prince of Wales " was then sung by Bro . Rennie . " The Grand Officers " toast was proposed by the W . M ., who alluded in a feeling manner to the absence through ill health of Bro . the Rev . Ambrose VV . Hall , P . G . Chap ., the
founder and first VV . M . of the lodge , and the brother from whom the lodge derived its appellation . Bro . Foakes , I . P . M ., then assumed the gavel , and in an exceedingly complimentary speech proposed " The Health of the W . M . " This was drunk with musical honours . Bro . Pocock , in returning thanks , said he considered it jortunate that he was not a very modest man , or he would
have been thoroughly overpowered by the demonstration of respect which had just been given by the brethren . In taking leave of them as their W . M ., he begged to tender his heartfelt thanks to his officers and to the brethren all , for the hearty support he had received at their hands during his year of office , and he assured them that whatever chair he mi ght hereafter attain to , he should always look back with exceeding great pleasure to his year of office as W . M . of
the St . Ambrose Lodge . In proposing "The Initiates , " Bro Pocock was sure the brethren would welcome the accession to their number of two such brethren as they had that night received into the Urder . He had been pleased to see that they had evidently been much impressed with the solemnity of the ceremony 'hey had just passed through , and he had no doubt that in Rood time they would prove themselves to be good Masons and true .
. Bros . Roe and Cooper , in reply , said that it was their intentions to take to heart the advice of the W . M ., and , as * as in them lay , to become thorough hard-working 'The Visitors " was the next toast proposed ; and Bro . ocock said they were honoured by the presence of four t 'SUors that evening—a small array for the St . Ambrose odge—but they made up in quality anything they might « k in quantity . The first name on the list was that of 11 ° ' L'ndskoy , from the lodge Solomon a Trois Serrures . wassure the brethren would feel themselves particularly
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honoured by the presence of Bro . Lindskoy , when he informed them that he hailed from the lodge in Sweden in which our beloved Grand Master was initiated . Surely the next best thing to being members of that lodge themselves , was to heartily welcome and to hold out the hand of fellowship to a brother from that lodge . Then he was highly hononred by having at his side a brother who at present wore only the plain white of an E . A ., Sir Roper
Lethbridge . Bro . Lethbridge was the last initiate in his ( the W . M . ' s ) mother lodge , the Earl of Carnarvon , and he had done him the honour to come there that evening to see whether they could do things in West Kensington as well as they could do them in North Kensington . He trusted it would not be the last time that they would see Bro . Sir Roper amongst them . The next visitor was Bro . Whaley , 172 , and he ( the VV . M . ) was pleased to see that the Old Concord Lodge still kept up its good old plan of sending
one if not more visitors to the St . Ambrose Lodge . He welcomed Bro . Whaley with the utmost cordiality , and as this was the first time his face had been seen amongst them , that was only the greater reason why it should be seen frequently in future . Bro . Hutchinson , of 123 S , they had seen before , and the more they saw of him the more they would want to . Bro . Hutchinson was steadily working up the ladder in his own lodge , and he ( the W . M . ) was sure that when he arrived at the chair of K . S . he
would make a most efficient Master . Bro . Lindskoy replied ( in English ) , thanking the brethren for their kind reception of his name , and assuring them that the brethren of the lodge to which he belonged considered it as one of their highest honours that their lodge had been selected in which to initiate H . R . H . our Grand Master of English Masons . He concluded his speech by inviting the brethren , one and all , to come to the lodge
Solomon a Trois Serrures , Gothenburg . Bro . Sir Roper Lethbridge said he was exceedingly pleased to have been present among them that evening , and had he known that it was possible , he would certainly have endeavoured to obtain permission from the VV . M . of his own lodge so that he might have been passed to the Second Degree by his friend Bro . Dr . Pocock . The brethren saw that he was but a young Mason , but had he known
the privileges of Masonry he was sure that he should have joined the Craft years ago . Bros . Whaley and Hutchinson also replied . The Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of "The Past Masters , " and again alluded feelingly to the ill-health of Bro . A . VV . Hall , P . G . C , which prevented him from being with them . Bro . Dr . Ramsay , their second Master , was , as they well knew , " all there . " Whenever there
appeared the slightest danger of their wandering from the straight and narrow line of Masonic rectitude , Bro . Ramsay was sure to be at his post to warn them of their danger , to lead them back to the beaten path , and to show by his advice , his presence , and his conduct the interest he took in the St . Ambrose Lodge . Bro . Tayleur , their third Master , was unfortunately prevented from being with them ; but he was sure his good wishes were then and at
all times with the lodge . Their I . P . M ., Bro . Foakes , who having for so long a time sat in ths chair close to it , was now about to go down to the bottom of the class , and , what was worse , he ( the W . M . ) felt that it was he himself who was to displace him . However , he felt sure that Bro . Foakes would bear him no ill-will , but , on the contrary , would always be ready to take his place were he unavoidably prevented from attending .
Bros . Dr . Ramsay and Foakes returned thanks . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary and the other Officers of the Lodge . " He said the thanks of the brethren were due to the Treasurer , Bro . W . H . Smith , for the admirable manner in which he had manipulated the finances of the lodge , and had converted the £ 30 deficit which existed 12 months ago into a balance , which , it was true , was a small one , but still it
was on the right side . Bro . Holland , the Secretary , they all knew , was an author , and therefore they were hardly surprised at the flow of oratory which fell from his . lips while reading the minutes of the last meeting of the lodge . Both to him and to the Treasurer , as well as to the other officers—to each of whom the W . M . referred in turn—his sincere thanks were due for the hearty way in which
they had supported him during his year of office . The Officers replied in turn , and the Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a most enjoyable evening . During the evening it was mentioned that the St . Ambrose Lodge of Instruction resumes its weekly meetings at Baron ' s Court Hotel on Monday , the igth inst ., at 8 p . m .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1 949 ) . ^ regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Brixton Hall , on Saturday , the 3 rd inst . The W . M ., Bro . Henry Baldwin , P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx ., presided , and most of the officers were present , with Bros . H . M . Williams , VV . M . j S . Richardson , VV . M . ; Phillips , P . M . ; and Porter , as visitors .
The candidate for raising not having returned from his trip to Italy , there was not much business before the lodge . After dinner Bro . Albert , who will represent the lodge at Bro . Terry ' s next festival , responded to the toast of " The Charities . " Recitations by Bro . J . Poore , P . M ., and songs by Bros . Williams , Phillips , R . Poore , Richardson , and the W . M ., enlivened the proceedings .
WALDECK LODGE ( No . 1969 ) . —The installation meeting of this small but successful lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . G . A . Wehlen , W . M ., in the chair . This lodge is composed entirely of Germans , but the ceremonies are worked in the English language , therefore the excellent way in which the ritual is carried out makes it the greater credit to the officers who have to work in a foreign tongue . The
Waldeck was founded at the time of Bro . the late Duke of Albany ' s marriage to a daughter of the Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont . His Royal Highness honoured the lodge by becoming a member , and gave the members permission to wear on their collars and on the founder ' s jewels the arms of the Waldeck Principality , which , together with the beautiful banner
overhanging the Master ' s chair , were made by Bro . George Kenning . No other business was transacted at this meeting , a Board of Installed Masters was therefore formed subsequent to the reading and confirmation of the minutes . The outgoing Master did what all Master of lodges should do , that is , instal his successor . Those present at the formation of the lodge included Bro . G . A . Wehlen
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VV . M . ; Emil Schutt , S . W . and W . M . elect ; Carl Quitmann , J . W . ; C . Walser , Treas . ; Ernest Ouitmann , STD . ; J . VV . Schiiller , D . C ; Chevalier L . E . Bach , Org . ( Court pianist to the Royal Prussian Court ); Ernest Voss , I . G . ; Julius Quitmann , P . M . ; H . L . Wolters , P . M . ; Ernest E . Wendt , Crand Sec . German Correspondence ; H . G . Buss , P . A . G . Sec , and W . Knoblanz . Visitors : Bros . John Weston , P . M . 1602 ; F . M . Thomas , 179 ; T . Walder
Cooper , P . M . 53 S ; R . Pierpont , VV . M . 177 ; George Reed , P . M . 511 ; Walter Braby , 1541 ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . I . Cantle , P . M . 1441 ; Tlios . Bicknell , S . D . 53 S ; Ch . Pfeister J . De Grabowski , W . M . 1 S 3 ; and Lieutenant Henry Wright , S . W . and W . M . elect 1 S 27 . After the installation the VV . M ., Bro . Emil Schott , proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . Carl Ouitman , S . W . ; C . WalserJ . W . ; Julius OuitmannTreas . ;
, , E . ' . Hollands , Sec . ; Ernest Ouitmann , S . D . ; Otto Ouitmann , J . D . ; E . Voss , I . G . ; L . E . Bach , Org . T J . Schiiller , D . C . ; and Max Lindlar , Steward . Bro . Wehlen next gave the addresses to the Wardens and brethren in a masterly style . The Master commanded the S . W . to close the lodge , and the brethren adjourned to banquet in the crown room . The usual loyal toasts were proposed from the chair .
In proposing "The Grand Officers , " the VV . M . said Bro . Dr . Wendt , Grand Secretary German Correspondence , was always present when his engagements would allow . Of Bro . Edgar Bowyer , he hoped it was not the last time they would see him amongst them . They must be aware that the M . W . G . M . was very particular about his choice
of officers , and as long as they had such officers they would flourish . Bro . Wendt , in replying , assured the W . M . that he heard with the greatest satisfaction the words which he had spoken . The Grand Officers feel very proud that their two chiefs are now holding important positions in the Government .
The Immediate Past Master next rose , and predicted that the Waldeck Lodge would continue to flourish under the jurisdiction of the new Master , whom he had great pleasure in installing . The Worshipful Master thanked the company for the very kind way they had received the toast of his health . It had pleased the I . P . M . to bestow a good deal of praise which was undeserved . He promised to do his utmost to discharge his duties with fidelity , so as to win the esteem of the brethren .
The Worshipful Master proposed "The Visitors" in a few words . Bro . Geo . Reed said the visitors had received very kind hospitality , and all wished the Master a happy year of office . He complimented the lodge on the unanimity which seemed to prevail , and all would agree that the Installing Master had carried out his duties well . Bro . Cooper observed that , though he had received
several invitations to the Waldeck Lodge , this was the first time he had been present . He saw the Master initiated , and was much pleased to see him installed in the chair of King Solomon . The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Installing Master , " made a warm eulogy on the way the late Master had gone through his year , especially with regard to a ladies' banquet , concert , and ball , which was so successful .
( We were informed that the Master had put his hand very considerably into his pocket to carry it out . ) The Immediate Past Master said he had endeavoured to uphold the Waldeck Lodge to the best of his ability . He was proud of being numbered amongst the P . M . ' s . He thanked the brethren for the magnificent jewel they had presented him with in the lodge . He remembered the anxious moment when they entertained the ladies , and felt
that a great deal was due to Bro . Bach , the Organist ; Bro . Wolters , P . M . ; and the W . M . The Master observed that the Past Masters , though few in number , were strong in quality . It was with Bro . Julius Quitmann the idea of founding the lodge originated , and he brought the matter to a successful issue . Bro , Wolters , P . M ., and Wehlen , P . M ., were with him the mainstay of the lodge .
The several Past Masters duly responded . Bro . Julius Quitmann said he had enjoyed the friendship of the W . M . for 14 years , and knew he was worthy of the position of Master in every respect . He ( Bro . J . Ouitmann ) had always taken a great interest in the lodge , and was ably assisted by the Past Masters and officers . The toast of " The Officers " was next drunk . The proceedings were enlivened by music by Bros . Bach Cantle , and the W . M . '
THE ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2 o o ) .-This nourishing lodge held its first meeting for the coming year , at the Westminster Town Hall , on Monday last , the 12 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . W . H . Baker the W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Burdett-Coutts
. f . M . ; J . W . Rogers , Treas . ; J . E . Shand , Sec . ; H . Bowman Spink , P . M . ; T . Bull , as S . W . ; R . E H Coffin , as J . W . ; H . R . Baker , J . D . ; J . Gibson , I . G . ' H . Mainwanng Dunstan , D . C ; C . C Piper and G . W * Wheeler , Stwds . ; S . H . Schartau , Org . ; the Rev . R . J Simpson , Chap . ; together with about 80 brethren arid * visitors .
The ceremonies in the lodge consisted of raising Bros . Cookson , Richards , Flury , and Todman ; passing Bros . Joshua Hawkins and J . E . Salway , while Messrs . Gammon , Hankin , and Shrives were admitted into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . It is needless to say that the work throughout gave satisfaction to the brethren , especiall y when it is considered that this was the first regular meeting of the year .
_ At the conclusion of the working the brethren and their v , s ' rf dined together to the number of 92 , Bros . Bertram and Roberts , the eminent caterers , supplying it in their very best possible manner . ,, Jl , Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Oueen and the Craft , " said that Freemasons had from time immemorial been loyal subjects to her Majesty , and always would continue so .
In connection with the toast of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., and the other Grand Officers , " the Chairman said he had received a communication from Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , regretting his inability to attend ; he was , though , pleased to see their old friend Bro . the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap , and the Chaplain of the lodge , present . ' ' _ In his usual eloquent manner the Chaplain responded his earnest remarks being listened to with great attention ,
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chair , andwasupportedby Bros . G . Hatch , S . W . ; Liversage , J . W . ; Fluck , S . D . ; Woodward , Secretary . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . Whitaker , P . M . 1572 ; Edwards , P . M . 7 & S ; Fillan , VV . M . 1673 ; H . H . Cooper , 1 S 27 ; and Syckelwood , 12 SS . The lodge was opened with the choral hymn , under the direction of Bro . Archer , the energetic Organist of the lodge . ] 3 ro . Hatch , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was then presented by Bro .
Smith , P . M ., and installed inio the chair of K . S . by Bro . Parkes , the retiring VV . M ., who delivered the addresses in bis usual effective style , Bro . Whitaker acting most efficiently as Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Hatch proceeded to appoint and invest his officers , at the same time instructing them in their respective duties : Bros . Liversage , S . W . ; Fluck , J . W . ; Woodward , Secretary ; Larking ,
S . D . ; Mumford , J . D . ; Newell , I . G . ; Archer , Organist ; and Gilbert , Tyler . Bro . Robertson , P . M ., Treasurer , and Bro . Larking being absent through illness , their investiture was postponed until the next meeting . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , the Treasurer's balance sheet showing a handsome balance in hand . The W . M . then pinned to the breast of Bro . Parkes , I . P . M .,
the Past Master ' s jewel presented by the lodge in recognition of his services during his year of office . Three candidates were proposed for initiation . The banquet subsequently provided was of a very high order . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , "The Health of the W . M ,, " proposed in a racy speech by Bro . Parkes , was enthusiastically received .
Bro . Hatch , in responding , referred feelingly to the bonds of brotherhood and friendship existing between himself and all the brethren , and confidently anticipated their growth and increase during the coming year . Bro . Whitaker , P . M . 1572 , was toasted as " Director of Ceremonies , " and made a neat little speech in
acknowledgment . Bros . Hardy , Fillan , Edwards , and Davies responded for " The Visitors , " and _ other toasts followed , the proceedings being _ varied by a series of songs and recitations , under the direction of Bro . Archer , which contributed largely to the pleasure of a most successful evening .
ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at Baton ' s Court Hotel , * West Kensington , on Monday , the 12 th inst . Bro . F . Ernest Pocock , M . D ., VV . M ., occupied his chair , and was supported by his officers as follows : Bros . VV . H . Harris , acting as S . W ., in the absence of Bro . G . Marshall , LL . D . ; G . A . Berkeley , J . W . ; L . Lichtwitz , S . D . ; J .
Morley , J . D . ; Skar , I . G . ; VV . H . Smith , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Holland , P . M ., Sec ; Foakes , I . P . M . ; Phillips , P . M . ; Ramsay , P . M . ; Perry , F . Marshall , Conway , Levy , Gibbs , Rose , Rennie , and others . Visitors : Bros . M . Lindskoy , of Lodge Solomon a Trois Serrures , Gothenburg ; Sir Roper Lethbridge , 1642 ; Whaley , 172 ; and Hutchisson , 123 S . The minutes of the last lodge meeting having been read
and the revision of the bye-law confirmed , Bro . Mark Levy was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., after which Messrs . Charles Roe and John Cooper were initiated into Freemasonry according to ancient custom . This being election night , Bro . Berkeley , J . W ., was unanimously elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Marshall , the S . W ., who is already numbered amongst the rulers of the
Craft , declining to be nominated for the chair . Bro . W . H . Smith was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Potter , Tyler . Bros . Rose and Perry were elected as lay brethren on the Audit Committee . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the W . M . for his exertions in the chair . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
After grace had been said , the W . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft . " He said that it did not require words from him to introduce this toast to the notice of the brethren . They all knew the gracious lady to whose health they were drinking . She was the daughter of a Mason , and the mother of a race of Masons . "God save the Queen " was then sung , the brethren following the lead of Bro . Sir
Roper Lethbridge . In proposing the toast of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " Bro . Pocock reminded the brethren of the hard work done by the Grand Master , more particularly on the Commission for the Housing of the Working Classes . His Royal Highness had attended almost every meeting of the Commission , except during the period when he was
prevented from attending to any public business whatever through the lamented death of their late Bro . the Duke of Albany . " God bless the Prince of Wales " was then sung by Bro . Rennie . " The Grand Officers " toast was proposed by the W . M ., who alluded in a feeling manner to the absence through ill health of Bro . the Rev . Ambrose VV . Hall , P . G . Chap ., the
founder and first VV . M . of the lodge , and the brother from whom the lodge derived its appellation . Bro . Foakes , I . P . M ., then assumed the gavel , and in an exceedingly complimentary speech proposed " The Health of the W . M . " This was drunk with musical honours . Bro . Pocock , in returning thanks , said he considered it jortunate that he was not a very modest man , or he would
have been thoroughly overpowered by the demonstration of respect which had just been given by the brethren . In taking leave of them as their W . M ., he begged to tender his heartfelt thanks to his officers and to the brethren all , for the hearty support he had received at their hands during his year of office , and he assured them that whatever chair he mi ght hereafter attain to , he should always look back with exceeding great pleasure to his year of office as W . M . of
the St . Ambrose Lodge . In proposing "The Initiates , " Bro Pocock was sure the brethren would welcome the accession to their number of two such brethren as they had that night received into the Urder . He had been pleased to see that they had evidently been much impressed with the solemnity of the ceremony 'hey had just passed through , and he had no doubt that in Rood time they would prove themselves to be good Masons and true .
. Bros . Roe and Cooper , in reply , said that it was their intentions to take to heart the advice of the W . M ., and , as * as in them lay , to become thorough hard-working 'The Visitors " was the next toast proposed ; and Bro . ocock said they were honoured by the presence of four t 'SUors that evening—a small array for the St . Ambrose odge—but they made up in quality anything they might « k in quantity . The first name on the list was that of 11 ° ' L'ndskoy , from the lodge Solomon a Trois Serrures . wassure the brethren would feel themselves particularly
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honoured by the presence of Bro . Lindskoy , when he informed them that he hailed from the lodge in Sweden in which our beloved Grand Master was initiated . Surely the next best thing to being members of that lodge themselves , was to heartily welcome and to hold out the hand of fellowship to a brother from that lodge . Then he was highly hononred by having at his side a brother who at present wore only the plain white of an E . A ., Sir Roper
Lethbridge . Bro . Lethbridge was the last initiate in his ( the W . M . ' s ) mother lodge , the Earl of Carnarvon , and he had done him the honour to come there that evening to see whether they could do things in West Kensington as well as they could do them in North Kensington . He trusted it would not be the last time that they would see Bro . Sir Roper amongst them . The next visitor was Bro . Whaley , 172 , and he ( the VV . M . ) was pleased to see that the Old Concord Lodge still kept up its good old plan of sending
one if not more visitors to the St . Ambrose Lodge . He welcomed Bro . Whaley with the utmost cordiality , and as this was the first time his face had been seen amongst them , that was only the greater reason why it should be seen frequently in future . Bro . Hutchinson , of 123 S , they had seen before , and the more they saw of him the more they would want to . Bro . Hutchinson was steadily working up the ladder in his own lodge , and he ( the W . M . ) was sure that when he arrived at the chair of K . S . he
would make a most efficient Master . Bro . Lindskoy replied ( in English ) , thanking the brethren for their kind reception of his name , and assuring them that the brethren of the lodge to which he belonged considered it as one of their highest honours that their lodge had been selected in which to initiate H . R . H . our Grand Master of English Masons . He concluded his speech by inviting the brethren , one and all , to come to the lodge
Solomon a Trois Serrures , Gothenburg . Bro . Sir Roper Lethbridge said he was exceedingly pleased to have been present among them that evening , and had he known that it was possible , he would certainly have endeavoured to obtain permission from the VV . M . of his own lodge so that he might have been passed to the Second Degree by his friend Bro . Dr . Pocock . The brethren saw that he was but a young Mason , but had he known
the privileges of Masonry he was sure that he should have joined the Craft years ago . Bros . Whaley and Hutchinson also replied . The Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of "The Past Masters , " and again alluded feelingly to the ill-health of Bro . A . VV . Hall , P . G . C , which prevented him from being with them . Bro . Dr . Ramsay , their second Master , was , as they well knew , " all there . " Whenever there
appeared the slightest danger of their wandering from the straight and narrow line of Masonic rectitude , Bro . Ramsay was sure to be at his post to warn them of their danger , to lead them back to the beaten path , and to show by his advice , his presence , and his conduct the interest he took in the St . Ambrose Lodge . Bro . Tayleur , their third Master , was unfortunately prevented from being with them ; but he was sure his good wishes were then and at
all times with the lodge . Their I . P . M ., Bro . Foakes , who having for so long a time sat in ths chair close to it , was now about to go down to the bottom of the class , and , what was worse , he ( the W . M . ) felt that it was he himself who was to displace him . However , he felt sure that Bro . Foakes would bear him no ill-will , but , on the contrary , would always be ready to take his place were he unavoidably prevented from attending .
Bros . Dr . Ramsay and Foakes returned thanks . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary and the other Officers of the Lodge . " He said the thanks of the brethren were due to the Treasurer , Bro . W . H . Smith , for the admirable manner in which he had manipulated the finances of the lodge , and had converted the £ 30 deficit which existed 12 months ago into a balance , which , it was true , was a small one , but still it
was on the right side . Bro . Holland , the Secretary , they all knew , was an author , and therefore they were hardly surprised at the flow of oratory which fell from his . lips while reading the minutes of the last meeting of the lodge . Both to him and to the Treasurer , as well as to the other officers—to each of whom the W . M . referred in turn—his sincere thanks were due for the hearty way in which
they had supported him during his year of office . The Officers replied in turn , and the Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a most enjoyable evening . During the evening it was mentioned that the St . Ambrose Lodge of Instruction resumes its weekly meetings at Baron ' s Court Hotel on Monday , the igth inst ., at 8 p . m .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1 949 ) . ^ regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Brixton Hall , on Saturday , the 3 rd inst . The W . M ., Bro . Henry Baldwin , P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx ., presided , and most of the officers were present , with Bros . H . M . Williams , VV . M . j S . Richardson , VV . M . ; Phillips , P . M . ; and Porter , as visitors .
The candidate for raising not having returned from his trip to Italy , there was not much business before the lodge . After dinner Bro . Albert , who will represent the lodge at Bro . Terry ' s next festival , responded to the toast of " The Charities . " Recitations by Bro . J . Poore , P . M ., and songs by Bros . Williams , Phillips , R . Poore , Richardson , and the W . M ., enlivened the proceedings .
WALDECK LODGE ( No . 1969 ) . —The installation meeting of this small but successful lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . G . A . Wehlen , W . M ., in the chair . This lodge is composed entirely of Germans , but the ceremonies are worked in the English language , therefore the excellent way in which the ritual is carried out makes it the greater credit to the officers who have to work in a foreign tongue . The
Waldeck was founded at the time of Bro . the late Duke of Albany ' s marriage to a daughter of the Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont . His Royal Highness honoured the lodge by becoming a member , and gave the members permission to wear on their collars and on the founder ' s jewels the arms of the Waldeck Principality , which , together with the beautiful banner
overhanging the Master ' s chair , were made by Bro . George Kenning . No other business was transacted at this meeting , a Board of Installed Masters was therefore formed subsequent to the reading and confirmation of the minutes . The outgoing Master did what all Master of lodges should do , that is , instal his successor . Those present at the formation of the lodge included Bro . G . A . Wehlen
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VV . M . ; Emil Schutt , S . W . and W . M . elect ; Carl Quitmann , J . W . ; C . Walser , Treas . ; Ernest Ouitmann , STD . ; J . VV . Schiiller , D . C ; Chevalier L . E . Bach , Org . ( Court pianist to the Royal Prussian Court ); Ernest Voss , I . G . ; Julius Quitmann , P . M . ; H . L . Wolters , P . M . ; Ernest E . Wendt , Crand Sec . German Correspondence ; H . G . Buss , P . A . G . Sec , and W . Knoblanz . Visitors : Bros . John Weston , P . M . 1602 ; F . M . Thomas , 179 ; T . Walder
Cooper , P . M . 53 S ; R . Pierpont , VV . M . 177 ; George Reed , P . M . 511 ; Walter Braby , 1541 ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . I . Cantle , P . M . 1441 ; Tlios . Bicknell , S . D . 53 S ; Ch . Pfeister J . De Grabowski , W . M . 1 S 3 ; and Lieutenant Henry Wright , S . W . and W . M . elect 1 S 27 . After the installation the VV . M ., Bro . Emil Schott , proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . Carl Ouitman , S . W . ; C . WalserJ . W . ; Julius OuitmannTreas . ;
, , E . ' . Hollands , Sec . ; Ernest Ouitmann , S . D . ; Otto Ouitmann , J . D . ; E . Voss , I . G . ; L . E . Bach , Org . T J . Schiiller , D . C . ; and Max Lindlar , Steward . Bro . Wehlen next gave the addresses to the Wardens and brethren in a masterly style . The Master commanded the S . W . to close the lodge , and the brethren adjourned to banquet in the crown room . The usual loyal toasts were proposed from the chair .
In proposing "The Grand Officers , " the VV . M . said Bro . Dr . Wendt , Grand Secretary German Correspondence , was always present when his engagements would allow . Of Bro . Edgar Bowyer , he hoped it was not the last time they would see him amongst them . They must be aware that the M . W . G . M . was very particular about his choice
of officers , and as long as they had such officers they would flourish . Bro . Wendt , in replying , assured the W . M . that he heard with the greatest satisfaction the words which he had spoken . The Grand Officers feel very proud that their two chiefs are now holding important positions in the Government .
The Immediate Past Master next rose , and predicted that the Waldeck Lodge would continue to flourish under the jurisdiction of the new Master , whom he had great pleasure in installing . The Worshipful Master thanked the company for the very kind way they had received the toast of his health . It had pleased the I . P . M . to bestow a good deal of praise which was undeserved . He promised to do his utmost to discharge his duties with fidelity , so as to win the esteem of the brethren .
The Worshipful Master proposed "The Visitors" in a few words . Bro . Geo . Reed said the visitors had received very kind hospitality , and all wished the Master a happy year of office . He complimented the lodge on the unanimity which seemed to prevail , and all would agree that the Installing Master had carried out his duties well . Bro . Cooper observed that , though he had received
several invitations to the Waldeck Lodge , this was the first time he had been present . He saw the Master initiated , and was much pleased to see him installed in the chair of King Solomon . The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Installing Master , " made a warm eulogy on the way the late Master had gone through his year , especially with regard to a ladies' banquet , concert , and ball , which was so successful .
( We were informed that the Master had put his hand very considerably into his pocket to carry it out . ) The Immediate Past Master said he had endeavoured to uphold the Waldeck Lodge to the best of his ability . He was proud of being numbered amongst the P . M . ' s . He thanked the brethren for the magnificent jewel they had presented him with in the lodge . He remembered the anxious moment when they entertained the ladies , and felt
that a great deal was due to Bro . Bach , the Organist ; Bro . Wolters , P . M . ; and the W . M . The Master observed that the Past Masters , though few in number , were strong in quality . It was with Bro . Julius Quitmann the idea of founding the lodge originated , and he brought the matter to a successful issue . Bro , Wolters , P . M ., and Wehlen , P . M ., were with him the mainstay of the lodge .
The several Past Masters duly responded . Bro . Julius Quitmann said he had enjoyed the friendship of the W . M . for 14 years , and knew he was worthy of the position of Master in every respect . He ( Bro . J . Ouitmann ) had always taken a great interest in the lodge , and was ably assisted by the Past Masters and officers . The toast of " The Officers " was next drunk . The proceedings were enlivened by music by Bros . Bach Cantle , and the W . M . '
THE ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2 o o ) .-This nourishing lodge held its first meeting for the coming year , at the Westminster Town Hall , on Monday last , the 12 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . W . H . Baker the W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Burdett-Coutts
. f . M . ; J . W . Rogers , Treas . ; J . E . Shand , Sec . ; H . Bowman Spink , P . M . ; T . Bull , as S . W . ; R . E H Coffin , as J . W . ; H . R . Baker , J . D . ; J . Gibson , I . G . ' H . Mainwanng Dunstan , D . C ; C . C Piper and G . W * Wheeler , Stwds . ; S . H . Schartau , Org . ; the Rev . R . J Simpson , Chap . ; together with about 80 brethren arid * visitors .
The ceremonies in the lodge consisted of raising Bros . Cookson , Richards , Flury , and Todman ; passing Bros . Joshua Hawkins and J . E . Salway , while Messrs . Gammon , Hankin , and Shrives were admitted into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . It is needless to say that the work throughout gave satisfaction to the brethren , especiall y when it is considered that this was the first regular meeting of the year .
_ At the conclusion of the working the brethren and their v , s ' rf dined together to the number of 92 , Bros . Bertram and Roberts , the eminent caterers , supplying it in their very best possible manner . ,, Jl , Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Oueen and the Craft , " said that Freemasons had from time immemorial been loyal subjects to her Majesty , and always would continue so .
In connection with the toast of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., and the other Grand Officers , " the Chairman said he had received a communication from Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , regretting his inability to attend ; he was , though , pleased to see their old friend Bro . the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap , and the Chaplain of the lodge , present . ' ' _ In his usual eloquent manner the Chaplain responded his earnest remarks being listened to with great attention ,