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buted by the brethren to these Charities . Bro . Binckes had handed him a statement , showing that nearly £ 1000 per week had been col . lected for the Charities during the past year . In years gone by it would havo beon thought fabulous that such large sums could ever havo boon raised . IIo mentioned how many candidates thoro were receiving tho benefits of tho throe Institutions , and said ho would
act as Steward for tho Girls' School , while Bro . Walker would serve as Steward for tho Boys ' . As Bro . Binckes , the excellent Secretary of tho latter Institution , was present , ho wonld call on him to respond . Bro . Binckes said it was correct that tho sum of £ 50 , 000 , or nearly so , had been subscribed during the last year ; thus , notwithstanding tho depression of trade , which latter fact was too
patent to be looked upon as a mere figure of speech , it was intensely gratifying to know the Institutions had not suffered . However , he must remind those present that the claims on them had materially increased . He had a Festival twelve years ago , when it was represented to him that the sum of £ 3600 , which he then secured , was thonght to be a great effort . On behalf of those
associated with him in the Masonio Institutions , he begged to return his sincere thanks . The W . M . next proposed the toast of the Officers . Bros . Kidder , Bedell , and Pigache were all good working Masons , and he hoped to see each occupy the chair . Bros . Kiddor , Bedell , Matthews , Pigacho , and Jones severally responded . Tho W . M . said
he thonght it was a duty incumbent on them to drink to tho health of Bro . W . Raynham Stewart , a Past Master of the Lodge and a Grand Officer . Bro . Stewart had been ill for fourteen days , but he trusted he might be spared , and soon appear among them . He was sure the brethren all would join in wishing him a speedy return to health . The Tyler was then summoned , and the final toast was given .
PHCENIX LODGE , No . 173 .
THE Fourth Annual Ball of the members of this Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 8 th instant , nnder the presidency of Bro . James Blyth W . M ., who was assisted by an efficient array of P . M . ' s , and a committee , consisting of Bros . E . W . W . Allen I . P . M ., T . J . Bentley , H . Conolly , A . Culverhouse , Captain Finch P . M ., F . Foxley J . W ., E . Filmer ,
W . Holcombe W . S ., G . Garden , G . Gutterbrook I . G ., S . S . Phillips P . M ., F . H . Riddle , F . R . Vine P . M ., and W . Williams , to whom every credit is due for his consideration for the comfort of the ladies and brethren . Bro . Hon . Secretary H . W . Davis also rendered good service . At the supper , which was a most essential feature of the evening ' s proceedings , Bro . Blyth the W . M . presided . Ho said
there were but few toasts to be given on tho occasion . First , he would call on them to drink to Her Majesty the Queen . The present might be considered a somewhat critical time . However , he felt there wasaspirit of loyalty among all , but more especially so among Freemasons , and he felt proud to propose the toast . Bro . Allen P . M . Baid it was with , great pleasure he proposed the health of their W . M .
It was a great honour to be W . M . of a Lodge , but the one he presided over he might be especially proud of . They also were proud of their W . M ., who might be said to be overflowing with charity . Bro . Blyth said he felt proud to be their W . M ., and also President at this social gathering ; he would quote a very old saying—he was pleased to be happy himself , and communicating happiness to others . Bro . Phillips
P . M ., in a humorous speech , proposed the toast of the Ladies . Bro . Davey responded , and then the brethren and ladies again repaired to the ball room , where dancing was resumed . Bro . Blyth , the W . M ., who had so ably contributed to the enjoyment of the evening , also presented each Steward with a souvenir , consisting of an elegant shield , with a solid silver Phoenix , emblematic of the title of the
Lodge . One little feature we have omitted . Before the W . M . left the chair , he asked the brethren present to drink to the health of Bro . Foxley ; this was his natal day , and all the brethren wished him many happy returns of it . Bro . Foxley fluently responded to the compliment . Bros . Coote and Tinney's band , which was in attendance , gave unqualified satisfaction to all present at this most agreeable assembly .
ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 .
THE installation meeting of this popular Lodge took place on Tuesday last , at the Albion , Aldersgate-street . The W . M . Bro . William Radcliffe presided ; he was supported by a goodly number of Past Masters and members . Amongst the former body being the esteemed father of the Lodge , Bro . Douglas Drysdale ; also Bros . Charles Greenwood ( G . Sword Bearer ) Treasurer , T . H .
H . W . Madeley 1543 , G . King P . M . 172 , W . Bonner P . M . 1348 , W . Alexander 1348 , John Case P . M . 190 , John Glynes 1027 , 0 . W . Bevis 511 . The Lodge was opened at five o'clock , and the minutes of last meeting were read by Bro . W . W . Morgan the Hon . Secretary . In due course the W . M . opened the Lodge in the second degree , and Bro . P . M . T . H . Lavers introduced the Senior Warden ancl W . M . elect , Bro . John Waters , to receive the benefits of installation . Bro .
Waters having given his assent to the requisite conditions of Mastership , Lodge was further advanced , and in due course a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and the ceremony proceeded with . On the re-admission of the brethren , the new Worshipful Master was saluted , and he appointed the following brethren his Officers : —
Bros . Usher Back S . W ., C . E . Young J . W ., C . Greenwood P . M . G . S . B . Treasurer , W . W . Morgan Sec , F . J . Hontsch S . D ., T . H . Peirce J . D ., H . Green ( by proxy ) I . G ., Martin Org ., A . Withers P . M . D . of C , and C . T . Speight Tyler . Bro . W . Radcliffe , who had performed the ceremony throughout in a most perfect manner , then gave
Lavers , John Laver , George Parsons , T . T . Pyecroft , Jas . Linsdell , Alfred Green , and Alfred Withers I . P . M . Amongst the visitors were Bros . R . F . Gould P . M . 92 S . G . D ., C . Greenwood P . G . R . Surrey , E . C . Woodward P . M ., B . E . Blasby W . M . 780 , John B . Stevens W . M . 1627 , Wainwright 34 , A . Goldicutt late 211 , Charles Maton 780 , H . Nash 150 , J . Coppen 1219 , J . M . Wohlgemuth P . M . 916 ,
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a forcible and very effective rendering of the several addresses to tho Master , Wardens , and Brethren , and took his seat amidst the con . j ratulations of tho many distinguished brethren who wero present . Wo must not omit to mention that the new W . M ., in investing tho Officers , addressed some forcible remarks to each as to what was expected of them in tho discharge of thoir respective duties ; theso
remarks wero greatly relished for their originality and the earnestness with which they wero ottered . Tho Auditors had hold their meeting tho week previous , and a copy of tho accounts will be placed in tho hands of each of tho members at an early date . Tho I . P . M . was presented with the jewel of tho Lodge , the W . M . complimenting Bro . Radcliffe on the admirable way in which he had conducted the
work of tho past year ; likewise on the ability he had shown as an Installing Master . After routine work , during which the names of two gentlemen were handed in as candidates to be proposed at tho next meeting . Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which , speaking from a pretty long experience , we do not hesitate to say was a magnificent one , in every way worthy of so
famous an hostelry . On the removal of the cloth the accustomed Loyal and Masonio toasts were given from the chair , the responsibility of replying for that of the Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers present and past , being entrusted to Bro . Gould G . S . D ., who acknowledged the compliment in a well considered speech . He pointed out that the services of the
Earls of Carnarvon and Lathom in the interests of the Craft were recognised on all sides , so that the value of such services needed no embellishment at his hands . Thore were also , he remarked , among the Grand Officers several who , like Bros . Sir Albert Woods Grand Director of Ceremonies , iEneas Mclntyre Grand Registrar , John Gibson Grand Supt . of Works , held , almost as a matter of course
life-long appointments , whose services were also appreciated as they deserved ; and who , he trusted , would long remain to adorn the front rank of English Masonry . He also complimented the Worshipful Master in having been chosen to his high office by the unanimous voice of his fellow-members , and the I . P . M . on the ability he had displayed in the capacity of Installing Master . On Bro . Radcliffe , of
course , devolved the agreeable duty of proposing the health of the Worshipful Master , whom he congratulated on his attainment of the chair , as well as on the ability he had already displayed during his brief tenancy of the office . Bro . Waters , in reply , thanked his predecessor for the kindly manner in which he had proposed his health , and all present for the heartiness with which
they had received it . He hoped he should be found equal to the discharge of the important duties they had entrusted to him , and that during his period of office the St . Michael ' s Lodge would be as prosperous as it had been nnder his predecessors . The toast of the Visitors followed , and was responded to by Bros . Stevens , Blasb y , and Bourne , Bro . C . Greenwood jun . adding a few words . With the
toast of the Past Masters was associated the name of Bro . Radcliffe I . P . M ., who took that opportunity of reiterating his thanks to the Lodge for the Past Master ' s jewel which had been pre - sented to him earlier in the evening . He also thanked the brethren of St . Michael ' s generally for the kindly support they had extended to him during his Mastership . When Bro . Radcliffe resumed his
seat , Bro . Pyecroft P . M . was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel which had been voted him by tbe Lodge for his services when occupying the chair , but which , owing to his inability to attend , had not been handed to him . Bro . Pyecroft in a few words expressed his thanks for so grateful an acknowledgment of his services as Master , and the other toasts having been given and respoiided to , the
brethren rose and separated after a most agreeable evening had been passed , as old minute books are wont to record , " in perfect harmony . " Of the ten Past Masters of the Lodge who were preseutand whose presence may be regarded as indubitable evidence of the hearty good feeling which has always prevailed in the Lodge—one ( Bro . Drysdale ) occupied tbe chair for the first time as far back as
1849 , while another ( Bro . 0 . Greenwood ) held the same position in 1855 . We must not conclude our notice without mentioning that Bro . Radcliffe I . P . M . presented each member of the Lodge with a copy of its recently published history , the cost of reproducing which in book form from the columns of this journal was most generously under , taken by our worthy brother . We trust the deep interest thus exhi
bited by Bro . Radcliffe in the Lodge of which he is , and , we hope , will long remain , a most conspicuous member , will be appreciated b y his fellow-members . For ourselves we thank him most cordiallyas , indeed , we have already done in our brief preface to tho historyfor his kind assistance in placing at our disposal the materials necessary for the completion , as well as in suggesting and contributing , towards its reprint .
CHERWELL LODGE , No . 599 .
THE Annual Festival of this Lodgo was held at the Red Lion Hotel , Banbury , on 8 th inst ., upon which occasion Bro . W . P . Ellis was installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Potts , Bro . Ellis afterwards appointed and invested his Officers as follow : —Bros , T . W . Holland I . P . M ., J . S . Palmer S . W ., C . Claridge J . W ., Rev
A . W . Ayton P . M . Chaplain , R . Havers P . S . G . D . Treasurer , E . J . Hartley P . M . Secretary , W . H . Garland S . D ., W . A . Samman J . D ., Dr . Griffin P . M . D . C , T . Fowler and W . Chamberlin Stewards ,
H . Kilby I . G ., T . Moss Tyler . The brethren afterwards dined together , when Mr . Johnson catered in a style that does the highest credit to tho cuisine of the Red Lion . The dinner was truly sumptuous , and was served up most admirably . The W . M . presented the wines .
Polish National Lodge , Wo . 534 . —Tho regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , at Freemasons' Hall , W . C , when Bro . Dr . Jagielski the W . M . presided . Several matters of business were disposed of , and tho Lodge having been closed , a most enjoyable evening was spent at the festive board .
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buted by the brethren to these Charities . Bro . Binckes had handed him a statement , showing that nearly £ 1000 per week had been col . lected for the Charities during the past year . In years gone by it would havo beon thought fabulous that such large sums could ever havo boon raised . IIo mentioned how many candidates thoro were receiving tho benefits of tho throe Institutions , and said ho would
act as Steward for tho Girls' School , while Bro . Walker would serve as Steward for tho Boys ' . As Bro . Binckes , the excellent Secretary of tho latter Institution , was present , ho wonld call on him to respond . Bro . Binckes said it was correct that tho sum of £ 50 , 000 , or nearly so , had been subscribed during the last year ; thus , notwithstanding tho depression of trade , which latter fact was too
patent to be looked upon as a mere figure of speech , it was intensely gratifying to know the Institutions had not suffered . However , he must remind those present that the claims on them had materially increased . He had a Festival twelve years ago , when it was represented to him that the sum of £ 3600 , which he then secured , was thonght to be a great effort . On behalf of those
associated with him in the Masonio Institutions , he begged to return his sincere thanks . The W . M . next proposed the toast of the Officers . Bros . Kidder , Bedell , and Pigache were all good working Masons , and he hoped to see each occupy the chair . Bros . Kiddor , Bedell , Matthews , Pigacho , and Jones severally responded . Tho W . M . said
he thonght it was a duty incumbent on them to drink to tho health of Bro . W . Raynham Stewart , a Past Master of the Lodge and a Grand Officer . Bro . Stewart had been ill for fourteen days , but he trusted he might be spared , and soon appear among them . He was sure the brethren all would join in wishing him a speedy return to health . The Tyler was then summoned , and the final toast was given .
PHCENIX LODGE , No . 173 .
THE Fourth Annual Ball of the members of this Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 8 th instant , nnder the presidency of Bro . James Blyth W . M ., who was assisted by an efficient array of P . M . ' s , and a committee , consisting of Bros . E . W . W . Allen I . P . M ., T . J . Bentley , H . Conolly , A . Culverhouse , Captain Finch P . M ., F . Foxley J . W ., E . Filmer ,
W . Holcombe W . S ., G . Garden , G . Gutterbrook I . G ., S . S . Phillips P . M ., F . H . Riddle , F . R . Vine P . M ., and W . Williams , to whom every credit is due for his consideration for the comfort of the ladies and brethren . Bro . Hon . Secretary H . W . Davis also rendered good service . At the supper , which was a most essential feature of the evening ' s proceedings , Bro . Blyth the W . M . presided . Ho said
there were but few toasts to be given on tho occasion . First , he would call on them to drink to Her Majesty the Queen . The present might be considered a somewhat critical time . However , he felt there wasaspirit of loyalty among all , but more especially so among Freemasons , and he felt proud to propose the toast . Bro . Allen P . M . Baid it was with , great pleasure he proposed the health of their W . M .
It was a great honour to be W . M . of a Lodge , but the one he presided over he might be especially proud of . They also were proud of their W . M ., who might be said to be overflowing with charity . Bro . Blyth said he felt proud to be their W . M ., and also President at this social gathering ; he would quote a very old saying—he was pleased to be happy himself , and communicating happiness to others . Bro . Phillips
P . M ., in a humorous speech , proposed the toast of the Ladies . Bro . Davey responded , and then the brethren and ladies again repaired to the ball room , where dancing was resumed . Bro . Blyth , the W . M ., who had so ably contributed to the enjoyment of the evening , also presented each Steward with a souvenir , consisting of an elegant shield , with a solid silver Phoenix , emblematic of the title of the
Lodge . One little feature we have omitted . Before the W . M . left the chair , he asked the brethren present to drink to the health of Bro . Foxley ; this was his natal day , and all the brethren wished him many happy returns of it . Bro . Foxley fluently responded to the compliment . Bros . Coote and Tinney's band , which was in attendance , gave unqualified satisfaction to all present at this most agreeable assembly .
ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 .
THE installation meeting of this popular Lodge took place on Tuesday last , at the Albion , Aldersgate-street . The W . M . Bro . William Radcliffe presided ; he was supported by a goodly number of Past Masters and members . Amongst the former body being the esteemed father of the Lodge , Bro . Douglas Drysdale ; also Bros . Charles Greenwood ( G . Sword Bearer ) Treasurer , T . H .
H . W . Madeley 1543 , G . King P . M . 172 , W . Bonner P . M . 1348 , W . Alexander 1348 , John Case P . M . 190 , John Glynes 1027 , 0 . W . Bevis 511 . The Lodge was opened at five o'clock , and the minutes of last meeting were read by Bro . W . W . Morgan the Hon . Secretary . In due course the W . M . opened the Lodge in the second degree , and Bro . P . M . T . H . Lavers introduced the Senior Warden ancl W . M . elect , Bro . John Waters , to receive the benefits of installation . Bro .
Waters having given his assent to the requisite conditions of Mastership , Lodge was further advanced , and in due course a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and the ceremony proceeded with . On the re-admission of the brethren , the new Worshipful Master was saluted , and he appointed the following brethren his Officers : —
Bros . Usher Back S . W ., C . E . Young J . W ., C . Greenwood P . M . G . S . B . Treasurer , W . W . Morgan Sec , F . J . Hontsch S . D ., T . H . Peirce J . D ., H . Green ( by proxy ) I . G ., Martin Org ., A . Withers P . M . D . of C , and C . T . Speight Tyler . Bro . W . Radcliffe , who had performed the ceremony throughout in a most perfect manner , then gave
Lavers , John Laver , George Parsons , T . T . Pyecroft , Jas . Linsdell , Alfred Green , and Alfred Withers I . P . M . Amongst the visitors were Bros . R . F . Gould P . M . 92 S . G . D ., C . Greenwood P . G . R . Surrey , E . C . Woodward P . M ., B . E . Blasby W . M . 780 , John B . Stevens W . M . 1627 , Wainwright 34 , A . Goldicutt late 211 , Charles Maton 780 , H . Nash 150 , J . Coppen 1219 , J . M . Wohlgemuth P . M . 916 ,
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a forcible and very effective rendering of the several addresses to tho Master , Wardens , and Brethren , and took his seat amidst the con . j ratulations of tho many distinguished brethren who wero present . Wo must not omit to mention that the new W . M ., in investing tho Officers , addressed some forcible remarks to each as to what was expected of them in tho discharge of thoir respective duties ; theso
remarks wero greatly relished for their originality and the earnestness with which they wero ottered . Tho Auditors had hold their meeting tho week previous , and a copy of tho accounts will be placed in tho hands of each of tho members at an early date . Tho I . P . M . was presented with the jewel of tho Lodge , the W . M . complimenting Bro . Radcliffe on the admirable way in which he had conducted the
work of tho past year ; likewise on the ability he had shown as an Installing Master . After routine work , during which the names of two gentlemen were handed in as candidates to be proposed at tho next meeting . Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which , speaking from a pretty long experience , we do not hesitate to say was a magnificent one , in every way worthy of so
famous an hostelry . On the removal of the cloth the accustomed Loyal and Masonio toasts were given from the chair , the responsibility of replying for that of the Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers present and past , being entrusted to Bro . Gould G . S . D ., who acknowledged the compliment in a well considered speech . He pointed out that the services of the
Earls of Carnarvon and Lathom in the interests of the Craft were recognised on all sides , so that the value of such services needed no embellishment at his hands . Thore were also , he remarked , among the Grand Officers several who , like Bros . Sir Albert Woods Grand Director of Ceremonies , iEneas Mclntyre Grand Registrar , John Gibson Grand Supt . of Works , held , almost as a matter of course
life-long appointments , whose services were also appreciated as they deserved ; and who , he trusted , would long remain to adorn the front rank of English Masonry . He also complimented the Worshipful Master in having been chosen to his high office by the unanimous voice of his fellow-members , and the I . P . M . on the ability he had displayed in the capacity of Installing Master . On Bro . Radcliffe , of
course , devolved the agreeable duty of proposing the health of the Worshipful Master , whom he congratulated on his attainment of the chair , as well as on the ability he had already displayed during his brief tenancy of the office . Bro . Waters , in reply , thanked his predecessor for the kindly manner in which he had proposed his health , and all present for the heartiness with which
they had received it . He hoped he should be found equal to the discharge of the important duties they had entrusted to him , and that during his period of office the St . Michael ' s Lodge would be as prosperous as it had been nnder his predecessors . The toast of the Visitors followed , and was responded to by Bros . Stevens , Blasb y , and Bourne , Bro . C . Greenwood jun . adding a few words . With the
toast of the Past Masters was associated the name of Bro . Radcliffe I . P . M ., who took that opportunity of reiterating his thanks to the Lodge for the Past Master ' s jewel which had been pre - sented to him earlier in the evening . He also thanked the brethren of St . Michael ' s generally for the kindly support they had extended to him during his Mastership . When Bro . Radcliffe resumed his
seat , Bro . Pyecroft P . M . was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel which had been voted him by tbe Lodge for his services when occupying the chair , but which , owing to his inability to attend , had not been handed to him . Bro . Pyecroft in a few words expressed his thanks for so grateful an acknowledgment of his services as Master , and the other toasts having been given and respoiided to , the
brethren rose and separated after a most agreeable evening had been passed , as old minute books are wont to record , " in perfect harmony . " Of the ten Past Masters of the Lodge who were preseutand whose presence may be regarded as indubitable evidence of the hearty good feeling which has always prevailed in the Lodge—one ( Bro . Drysdale ) occupied tbe chair for the first time as far back as
1849 , while another ( Bro . 0 . Greenwood ) held the same position in 1855 . We must not conclude our notice without mentioning that Bro . Radcliffe I . P . M . presented each member of the Lodge with a copy of its recently published history , the cost of reproducing which in book form from the columns of this journal was most generously under , taken by our worthy brother . We trust the deep interest thus exhi
bited by Bro . Radcliffe in the Lodge of which he is , and , we hope , will long remain , a most conspicuous member , will be appreciated b y his fellow-members . For ourselves we thank him most cordiallyas , indeed , we have already done in our brief preface to tho historyfor his kind assistance in placing at our disposal the materials necessary for the completion , as well as in suggesting and contributing , towards its reprint .
CHERWELL LODGE , No . 599 .
THE Annual Festival of this Lodgo was held at the Red Lion Hotel , Banbury , on 8 th inst ., upon which occasion Bro . W . P . Ellis was installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Potts , Bro . Ellis afterwards appointed and invested his Officers as follow : —Bros , T . W . Holland I . P . M ., J . S . Palmer S . W ., C . Claridge J . W ., Rev
A . W . Ayton P . M . Chaplain , R . Havers P . S . G . D . Treasurer , E . J . Hartley P . M . Secretary , W . H . Garland S . D ., W . A . Samman J . D ., Dr . Griffin P . M . D . C , T . Fowler and W . Chamberlin Stewards ,
H . Kilby I . G ., T . Moss Tyler . The brethren afterwards dined together , when Mr . Johnson catered in a style that does the highest credit to tho cuisine of the Red Lion . The dinner was truly sumptuous , and was served up most admirably . The W . M . presented the wines .
Polish National Lodge , Wo . 534 . —Tho regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , at Freemasons' Hall , W . C , when Bro . Dr . Jagielski the W . M . presided . Several matters of business were disposed of , and tho Lodge having been closed , a most enjoyable evening was spent at the festive board .