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was passed to the brethren of Lodge No . 12 , Winchester , somo of whom are specified by name for their exertions in behalf of the Craft , in very difficult circumstances . On the 27 th of tho same month , it was announced that " the present proprietors of this Lodge House , Had offered to tho different Lodges the three upper rooms , at tho rent of £ 30 per annum , and tho offer was accepted . Ifc was reported at the
same meeting that Bro . Jos . Dean had offered a plot of ground " 40 ft . in front and 130 foot iu depth , for one penny per annum ground rent for ever , provided the Freemasons will accept the same . " It is almost needless to say the offer is accepted , and a vote of thanks is nnanimonsly given to Bro . Dean . Certain trustees are appointed to receive the deed of trust , and a collection of money is recommended
forthwith . " Ifc being" further " reported to tho Lodge that onethird of tho purchase money arising from tho sale of tho Lodge House , will bo applied to a charitable purpose" ordered that tho II . W . G . Master Bro . Ball and Bro . Humphreys bo a Committee to wait upon tho late proprietaries , and inform them of our intention of building a now Lodge house , and solicit from them a preference in their intended
donation . " This request , however , wo havo already shown was not complied with , as the one-third was handed over to tho City of Philadelphia , to bo applied to tho formation of a fund for supplying the poor with coal . Ifc will , likewise bo borne in mind thafc tho House thus sold was the property of Lodgo No . 1 ( Moderns ) . On the Gth December the fee simple of tho
ground was duly presented to the trustees , who in their turn handed to Bro . Dean a declaration of their trust . It was also agreed unani . mously that the new building should bo called " The Grand Lodge House " of Pennsylvania , and arrangements wero made for tho continuance of tho trusteeship , as well as for ' procuring tho necessary funds to erect tho building . On Sfc . John ' s Day , after it had been
resolved to grant warrants for constituting two now Lodges , one at Winnsborongh , South Carolina , and tho other at Eeading , Pa ., tho customai'y election of Grand officers was proceeded with , Bro . Adcock being re-appointed Grand Master . A petition for a warrant for a Lodge at Pittsburgh was granted , and the warrant was signed . Ifc was also agreed that a letter bo prepared and " sent to tho
different Modern Lodges , expressive of onr wishes of a general attachment and union . " On the 3 rd February 178 G , application for a charter from some brethren at Capo Francois , written in French , and addressed to General Washington as Grand Master of all America , was taken into consideration , and it was resolved to grant one . A motion to the effect that , as the Grand Lodge had announced to the
other Grand Lodges on the continent , that its subordinate connection with the Grand Lodge of England ( Ancients ) no longer existed , tho words declaratory of such subordination should no longer be inserted in tho warrants , was postponed . On tho 27 th March , a circular letter was ordered to be sent to all tho Lodges in the jurisdiction , requesting their attendance , either by their proper officers or by
deputation , in writing , afc the September Communication , as ifc was resolved to consider at that meeting the propriety of erecting themselves into a Grand Lodge independent of Great Britain . The meeting was held accordingly on the 25 th September , twelve Lodges being represented , and Grand Master Adcock occupying'the chair ; and ifc was resolved unanimously , " That this Grand Lodge is , aud ought to be , a Grand
Lodge independent of Great Britain or any other authority whatever , and that they are nofc under any ties whatever to any other Grand Lodge except those of brotherly love and affection , which they will always be happy to cultivate and preserve with all Lodges throughout the Globe , " and there is added to the minutes of this important record , the remark " This Lodge , acting by virtue of a warrant from the
Grand Lodge of England , was closed for ever . " The day following a Grand Convention comprising thirteen Lodges was held , and it was resolved then and there to form themselves into a Grand Lodge , " to be called the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , and Masonic jurisdiction thereunto belonging , to be held in Philadelphia ; and thafc tho late Grand Officers of Pennsylvania continue to be the Grand Officers of
Pennsylvania , invested with all the powers , jurisdictions , preeminence , and authority thereunto belonging , till the usual time of the next election ; and thafc tho Grand Lodge and the particular Lodges govern themselves by the Pules and Eegulations heretofore established till other Eules and Eegulations shall be adopted . " Bro . Adcock was the Chairman of this Convention , and his signature
as such , as well as of those of twenty-four other brethren are appended to this minute . The same day , Avith the same brethren present as before , G . Lodge was opened , and after transacting certain business , it was agreed to appoint a Committee to form a Warrant to be granted to the Lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge , and Brothers J . B . Smith and Thos . D . Smith were chosen to form snch
Committee , which was further charged to send a letter to tho Grand Lodge of England , taking a formal leave of them . With the announcement that" the Lodge closed in good harmony , and adjourned to this day three weeks , " the minutes of the first meeting of tho new Independent G . Lodge of Pennsylvania ends , and so , likewise , does the first part of the History of Freemasonry in this State . It only
remains for us to congratulate the Committee charged with publication of this important and highly interesting work on the admirable manner in which , so far , they have fulfilled their duty . The work is a credit to them and to the printer , indeed to every one who has had a hand in its production . We shall await with some impatience the appearance of succeeding numbers ; bufc what is still more to the
point , we hope the brethren nofc only of this , but of other jurisdictions likewise , will give practical proof of the pleasure they feel in noting the publication of one more historical Masonic work by sending in their names and remitting their moneys as subscribers . Such a work involves both great labour and heavy expense , and we trust tho brethren will fulfil their parfc in the capacity of purchasers as
handsomely as the Library Committee have fulfilled theirs in compiling , and Messrs . Sherman and Co . of Philadelphia in publishing it . We , further , thank tho Committee for having afforded ns the opportunity of reviewing their labours , and wo assure them the task has been attended with a very considerable amount both of profit and pleasure .
Installation Meetings In Cornwall And Devon.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS IN CORNWALL AND DEVON .
AT the Annual Festival of St . John , hold bv tho Love and Honour Lodge , No . 75 , Falmouth , tho W . M ., Bro . Harry Tilly , was duly installed , and thou invested his officers as follow : —Bros . Dr . A . B . Harris I . P . M ., W . L . Fox S . W ., J . Wallace J . W ., W . F . Newman P . M . P . P . G . D . Treasurer , Eeginald N . Eogers Secretary , W . D . Rogers S . D ., Edward May J . D ., E . C . Carno jun . M . C ., F . D . Broad Organist , W . H . Dunstan P . M . P . P . G . D . I . G ., S . Collins and T . Webber
P . M . P . S . G . D . Stewards , and AV . Eusden Tyler . Tho banquet waa held afc tho Eoyal Hotel , and passed off most pleasantly , as usual , being served by Bro . E . Carter P . D . W . No . 121 , P . Pnrly Organist . Tho annual mooting of One and All Lodgo , No . 330 , was held on Thursday , 27 th ult ., at tho Masonic Hall , Bodmin , when tho W . M . elect , Bro . W . Eowo , was installed by tho retiring W . M ., Bro . T .
Hawkeu P . G . Steward , in a very able manner , supported by tho following Board of I . M . 's : —Bros . F . J . Hext P . P . G . S . W ., Captain Colvill P . P . G . S . W . and Treasurer , J . Crang P . G . S ., J . Dennis P . P . G . Steward , A . C . Sandoo and F . Parkyn 85 G Lostwithiol . At the close of the installation tho W . M . invested the following brethren as his officers for tho ensuing year : —Bros . Hawkon I . P . M .,
Adams S . W ., J . G . Vincent J . W ., Colvill P . M . Treasurer , W . H . Angwin Secretary , II . Jones S . D ., John Trevorton J . D ., T . II . Spear I G ., B . G . Dorry D . C , — Jacobs Organist , J . Gatty S . S ., J . F . Pagen J . S ., and Carroll Tyler . Pro . Crang was elected Steward of tho C . M . A . and B . Fund . The brethren afterwards repaired to Bro . Sandoe ' s , Eoyal Hotel , whero they partook of tho usual banquet .
The following * brethren from neighbouring Lodges wero also present Bros . F . Parkyn W . M . 850 , W . P . Smith W . M . elect 850 , Martyn S . W 1529 , Cox S . D . 1529 , Pearco 1529 , and Wallace No . 1 Cork . After tho banquet tho usual Loyal aud Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to , and a very pleasant evening was passed . A meeting of the members of tho Cornubian Lodge , No . 450 , Hayle >
was held on Thursday , 27 th ult ., to celebrate the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , and to instal tho W . M . elect , Bro . William Husband . The great respect aud esteem in which this brother is held will account for the unusually large attendance , larger than ever beforo known . Bro . Frank Harvey P . M . was unanimously re-elected Treasurer of tho Lodge , and appropriate remarks in recognition of his past valuable
services were made by tho Worshipful Master Bro . Gilbert B . Pearce . In the ceremony of installation , the installing Master , Bro . Gilbert B . Pearce , was supported by a large board of installed Masters , including Bros . J . Joyco W . M . 318 Helston , T . B . Williams W . M . 1272 St . Ives , and was assisted by Bro . N . J . West P . M . P . P . G . R . The newly-installed Worshipful Master appointed and invested as
his officers for the ensuing year Bros . Gilbert B . Pearce as I . P . M ., H . H . Trevithiok S . W ., B . Spray J . W ., Rev . G . Kennedy Chaplain , Frank Harvey P . M . Treasurer , John P . Smith P . M . Secretary , N . J . West P . M . D . of Ceremonies , T . Mills S . D ., J . Polglasejuu . J . D ., S . L . Eees Organist , W . J . Jordan I . G ., Bawden and Vivian Stewards , and J . V . Bray Tyler . The brethren wero afterwards
joined by Bros . Thomas W . M ., John-Hocking P . M ., VV . H . Tresider S . W . and W . M . elect 589 , Druids , Eedruth ; Bros . W . H . Kinsman S . W . and W . M . elect , James Lovell jun . Secretary , No . 121 , Mount Sinai , Penzance , and other brethren . Tho banquet which followed the business of the Lodgo was provided by Miss Oliver , afc the White Hart Hotel . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the
W . M ., Bro . Husband , who presided , by Bros . Thomas W . M . 589 , Eedruth , AVilliams W . M . 1272 , St . Ives , and by Bros . Eosowarne P . M ., Mudge P . M ., West P . M ., Eustice P . M ., and others , and some very interesting and eloquent speeches were made on matters relating to Freemasonry which are now regarded with special interest , particular reference being made to the movement among
Freemasons in France to make it no longer a necessary qualification that candidates for Freemasonry shall express their belief in a personal Deity . An agreeable evening was spent , terminating a festival long to bo remembered by the brethren of this large and prosperous Lodge .
Tho annual meeting of the brethren of True Love and "Unity Lodge , No . 248 , Brixham , was held on 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , for the purpose of installing tho W . M . elect , Bro . W . H . Hammick . The installation ceremony was ably performed by Bro . W . Brown , retiring W . M . At the close of which the W . M . invested tho
following brethren as Officers for the ensuing year . Bro . G . C . Searle S . W ., H . Cowell J . W ., G . Barry Treas ., H . B . Colstone Sec , D . Lavors S . D ., T . Williams J . D ., F . Baddelley D . C , E . Barter l . G . The brethren then adjourned to a bauquot at Bro . Blight ' s , Bolton Hotel . The annual meeting of the Masonic Lodge Dunheved , No . 789 ,
was held on 27 th ulfc ., at the Masonic Hall , Launcesfcon . Tho VV . M . elect , VV . Bro . Thomas Pomeroy Trood was installed by W . Bro . D . H . W . Horlock P . M . and P . G . S . W ., supported by the following board of I . M . 's : —W . Bros . Eev . G . Ross P . P . G . C , J . Hawkina P . G . J . D ., C G . Archer P . P . G . S ., P . F . Simcoo P . G . S ., W . S . Parsons P . P . G . S ., F . Couch P . M . 789 . At the close of the installation tho
W . M . invested the following brethren his Officers for tho ensuing year . —W . Bros . G . Ross I . P . M ., C . Parsons S . W ., E . Strood J . W ., Eev . VV . S . Sloane-Evans P . P . G . C . Chaplain , H . M . Harvey Treas ., J . Hawkins Sec , J . Kittow S . D ., W . Andrew J . D ., Langdon I . G ., P . F . Simcoo Steward Masonic Charities , E . Wilcocks S . S ., B . Parsons J . S ., J . Fidler Tyler . The business being concluded , the brethren adjourned to their dining hall , where a banquet was
provided by the custodian Bro . J . Fidler . The annual meeting of St .-John Lodge , No . 70 , the oldest in the immediate district , was held on Friday , tho 28 th ult ., at the Huyshs Masonic Temple , Princess-place , Plymouth . The VV . M . elect VV . Bro . Satnnel Eoach was installed by his predecessor iu tho chair , Bros . Richard Pengelley , assisted by Bro . J . B . Gover P . P . G . A . D . C , and supported by the following Board of I . M . 's : —Bros . C LeighP . P . G . Sec , Vincent Bird P . P . G , Treas ., S . Jow P . P . G . Treas ., L . D , Westcotb
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was passed to the brethren of Lodge No . 12 , Winchester , somo of whom are specified by name for their exertions in behalf of the Craft , in very difficult circumstances . On the 27 th of tho same month , it was announced that " the present proprietors of this Lodge House , Had offered to tho different Lodges the three upper rooms , at tho rent of £ 30 per annum , and tho offer was accepted . Ifc was reported at the
same meeting that Bro . Jos . Dean had offered a plot of ground " 40 ft . in front and 130 foot iu depth , for one penny per annum ground rent for ever , provided the Freemasons will accept the same . " It is almost needless to say the offer is accepted , and a vote of thanks is nnanimonsly given to Bro . Dean . Certain trustees are appointed to receive the deed of trust , and a collection of money is recommended
forthwith . " Ifc being" further " reported to tho Lodge that onethird of tho purchase money arising from tho sale of tho Lodge House , will bo applied to a charitable purpose" ordered that tho II . W . G . Master Bro . Ball and Bro . Humphreys bo a Committee to wait upon tho late proprietaries , and inform them of our intention of building a now Lodge house , and solicit from them a preference in their intended
donation . " This request , however , wo havo already shown was not complied with , as the one-third was handed over to tho City of Philadelphia , to bo applied to tho formation of a fund for supplying the poor with coal . Ifc will , likewise bo borne in mind thafc tho House thus sold was the property of Lodgo No . 1 ( Moderns ) . On the Gth December the fee simple of tho
ground was duly presented to the trustees , who in their turn handed to Bro . Dean a declaration of their trust . It was also agreed unani . mously that the new building should bo called " The Grand Lodge House " of Pennsylvania , and arrangements wero made for tho continuance of tho trusteeship , as well as for ' procuring tho necessary funds to erect tho building . On Sfc . John ' s Day , after it had been
resolved to grant warrants for constituting two now Lodges , one at Winnsborongh , South Carolina , and tho other at Eeading , Pa ., tho customai'y election of Grand officers was proceeded with , Bro . Adcock being re-appointed Grand Master . A petition for a warrant for a Lodge at Pittsburgh was granted , and the warrant was signed . Ifc was also agreed that a letter bo prepared and " sent to tho
different Modern Lodges , expressive of onr wishes of a general attachment and union . " On the 3 rd February 178 G , application for a charter from some brethren at Capo Francois , written in French , and addressed to General Washington as Grand Master of all America , was taken into consideration , and it was resolved to grant one . A motion to the effect that , as the Grand Lodge had announced to the
other Grand Lodges on the continent , that its subordinate connection with the Grand Lodge of England ( Ancients ) no longer existed , tho words declaratory of such subordination should no longer be inserted in tho warrants , was postponed . On tho 27 th March , a circular letter was ordered to be sent to all tho Lodges in the jurisdiction , requesting their attendance , either by their proper officers or by
deputation , in writing , afc the September Communication , as ifc was resolved to consider at that meeting the propriety of erecting themselves into a Grand Lodge independent of Great Britain . The meeting was held accordingly on the 25 th September , twelve Lodges being represented , and Grand Master Adcock occupying'the chair ; and ifc was resolved unanimously , " That this Grand Lodge is , aud ought to be , a Grand
Lodge independent of Great Britain or any other authority whatever , and that they are nofc under any ties whatever to any other Grand Lodge except those of brotherly love and affection , which they will always be happy to cultivate and preserve with all Lodges throughout the Globe , " and there is added to the minutes of this important record , the remark " This Lodge , acting by virtue of a warrant from the
Grand Lodge of England , was closed for ever . " The day following a Grand Convention comprising thirteen Lodges was held , and it was resolved then and there to form themselves into a Grand Lodge , " to be called the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , and Masonic jurisdiction thereunto belonging , to be held in Philadelphia ; and thafc tho late Grand Officers of Pennsylvania continue to be the Grand Officers of
Pennsylvania , invested with all the powers , jurisdictions , preeminence , and authority thereunto belonging , till the usual time of the next election ; and thafc tho Grand Lodge and the particular Lodges govern themselves by the Pules and Eegulations heretofore established till other Eules and Eegulations shall be adopted . " Bro . Adcock was the Chairman of this Convention , and his signature
as such , as well as of those of twenty-four other brethren are appended to this minute . The same day , Avith the same brethren present as before , G . Lodge was opened , and after transacting certain business , it was agreed to appoint a Committee to form a Warrant to be granted to the Lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge , and Brothers J . B . Smith and Thos . D . Smith were chosen to form snch
Committee , which was further charged to send a letter to tho Grand Lodge of England , taking a formal leave of them . With the announcement that" the Lodge closed in good harmony , and adjourned to this day three weeks , " the minutes of the first meeting of tho new Independent G . Lodge of Pennsylvania ends , and so , likewise , does the first part of the History of Freemasonry in this State . It only
remains for us to congratulate the Committee charged with publication of this important and highly interesting work on the admirable manner in which , so far , they have fulfilled their duty . The work is a credit to them and to the printer , indeed to every one who has had a hand in its production . We shall await with some impatience the appearance of succeeding numbers ; bufc what is still more to the
point , we hope the brethren nofc only of this , but of other jurisdictions likewise , will give practical proof of the pleasure they feel in noting the publication of one more historical Masonic work by sending in their names and remitting their moneys as subscribers . Such a work involves both great labour and heavy expense , and we trust tho brethren will fulfil their parfc in the capacity of purchasers as
handsomely as the Library Committee have fulfilled theirs in compiling , and Messrs . Sherman and Co . of Philadelphia in publishing it . We , further , thank tho Committee for having afforded ns the opportunity of reviewing their labours , and wo assure them the task has been attended with a very considerable amount both of profit and pleasure .
Installation Meetings In Cornwall And Devon.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS IN CORNWALL AND DEVON .
AT the Annual Festival of St . John , hold bv tho Love and Honour Lodge , No . 75 , Falmouth , tho W . M ., Bro . Harry Tilly , was duly installed , and thou invested his officers as follow : —Bros . Dr . A . B . Harris I . P . M ., W . L . Fox S . W ., J . Wallace J . W ., W . F . Newman P . M . P . P . G . D . Treasurer , Eeginald N . Eogers Secretary , W . D . Rogers S . D ., Edward May J . D ., E . C . Carno jun . M . C ., F . D . Broad Organist , W . H . Dunstan P . M . P . P . G . D . I . G ., S . Collins and T . Webber
P . M . P . S . G . D . Stewards , and AV . Eusden Tyler . Tho banquet waa held afc tho Eoyal Hotel , and passed off most pleasantly , as usual , being served by Bro . E . Carter P . D . W . No . 121 , P . Pnrly Organist . Tho annual mooting of One and All Lodgo , No . 330 , was held on Thursday , 27 th ult ., at tho Masonic Hall , Bodmin , when tho W . M . elect , Bro . W . Eowo , was installed by tho retiring W . M ., Bro . T .
Hawkeu P . G . Steward , in a very able manner , supported by tho following Board of I . M . 's : —Bros . F . J . Hext P . P . G . S . W ., Captain Colvill P . P . G . S . W . and Treasurer , J . Crang P . G . S ., J . Dennis P . P . G . Steward , A . C . Sandoo and F . Parkyn 85 G Lostwithiol . At the close of the installation tho W . M . invested the following brethren as his officers for tho ensuing year : —Bros . Hawkon I . P . M .,
Adams S . W ., J . G . Vincent J . W ., Colvill P . M . Treasurer , W . H . Angwin Secretary , II . Jones S . D ., John Trevorton J . D ., T . II . Spear I G ., B . G . Dorry D . C , — Jacobs Organist , J . Gatty S . S ., J . F . Pagen J . S ., and Carroll Tyler . Pro . Crang was elected Steward of tho C . M . A . and B . Fund . The brethren afterwards repaired to Bro . Sandoe ' s , Eoyal Hotel , whero they partook of tho usual banquet .
The following * brethren from neighbouring Lodges wero also present Bros . F . Parkyn W . M . 850 , W . P . Smith W . M . elect 850 , Martyn S . W 1529 , Cox S . D . 1529 , Pearco 1529 , and Wallace No . 1 Cork . After tho banquet tho usual Loyal aud Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to , and a very pleasant evening was passed . A meeting of the members of tho Cornubian Lodge , No . 450 , Hayle >
was held on Thursday , 27 th ult ., to celebrate the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , and to instal tho W . M . elect , Bro . William Husband . The great respect aud esteem in which this brother is held will account for the unusually large attendance , larger than ever beforo known . Bro . Frank Harvey P . M . was unanimously re-elected Treasurer of tho Lodge , and appropriate remarks in recognition of his past valuable
services were made by tho Worshipful Master Bro . Gilbert B . Pearce . In the ceremony of installation , the installing Master , Bro . Gilbert B . Pearce , was supported by a large board of installed Masters , including Bros . J . Joyco W . M . 318 Helston , T . B . Williams W . M . 1272 St . Ives , and was assisted by Bro . N . J . West P . M . P . P . G . R . The newly-installed Worshipful Master appointed and invested as
his officers for the ensuing year Bros . Gilbert B . Pearce as I . P . M ., H . H . Trevithiok S . W ., B . Spray J . W ., Rev . G . Kennedy Chaplain , Frank Harvey P . M . Treasurer , John P . Smith P . M . Secretary , N . J . West P . M . D . of Ceremonies , T . Mills S . D ., J . Polglasejuu . J . D ., S . L . Eees Organist , W . J . Jordan I . G ., Bawden and Vivian Stewards , and J . V . Bray Tyler . The brethren wero afterwards
joined by Bros . Thomas W . M ., John-Hocking P . M ., VV . H . Tresider S . W . and W . M . elect 589 , Druids , Eedruth ; Bros . W . H . Kinsman S . W . and W . M . elect , James Lovell jun . Secretary , No . 121 , Mount Sinai , Penzance , and other brethren . Tho banquet which followed the business of the Lodgo was provided by Miss Oliver , afc the White Hart Hotel . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the
W . M ., Bro . Husband , who presided , by Bros . Thomas W . M . 589 , Eedruth , AVilliams W . M . 1272 , St . Ives , and by Bros . Eosowarne P . M ., Mudge P . M ., West P . M ., Eustice P . M ., and others , and some very interesting and eloquent speeches were made on matters relating to Freemasonry which are now regarded with special interest , particular reference being made to the movement among
Freemasons in France to make it no longer a necessary qualification that candidates for Freemasonry shall express their belief in a personal Deity . An agreeable evening was spent , terminating a festival long to bo remembered by the brethren of this large and prosperous Lodge .
Tho annual meeting of the brethren of True Love and "Unity Lodge , No . 248 , Brixham , was held on 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , for the purpose of installing tho W . M . elect , Bro . W . H . Hammick . The installation ceremony was ably performed by Bro . W . Brown , retiring W . M . At the close of which the W . M . invested tho
following brethren as Officers for the ensuing year . Bro . G . C . Searle S . W ., H . Cowell J . W ., G . Barry Treas ., H . B . Colstone Sec , D . Lavors S . D ., T . Williams J . D ., F . Baddelley D . C , E . Barter l . G . The brethren then adjourned to a bauquot at Bro . Blight ' s , Bolton Hotel . The annual meeting of the Masonic Lodge Dunheved , No . 789 ,
was held on 27 th ulfc ., at the Masonic Hall , Launcesfcon . Tho VV . M . elect , VV . Bro . Thomas Pomeroy Trood was installed by W . Bro . D . H . W . Horlock P . M . and P . G . S . W ., supported by the following board of I . M . 's : —W . Bros . Eev . G . Ross P . P . G . C , J . Hawkina P . G . J . D ., C G . Archer P . P . G . S ., P . F . Simcoo P . G . S ., W . S . Parsons P . P . G . S ., F . Couch P . M . 789 . At the close of the installation tho
W . M . invested the following brethren his Officers for tho ensuing year . —W . Bros . G . Ross I . P . M ., C . Parsons S . W ., E . Strood J . W ., Eev . VV . S . Sloane-Evans P . P . G . C . Chaplain , H . M . Harvey Treas ., J . Hawkins Sec , J . Kittow S . D ., W . Andrew J . D ., Langdon I . G ., P . F . Simcoo Steward Masonic Charities , E . Wilcocks S . S ., B . Parsons J . S ., J . Fidler Tyler . The business being concluded , the brethren adjourned to their dining hall , where a banquet was
provided by the custodian Bro . J . Fidler . The annual meeting of St .-John Lodge , No . 70 , the oldest in the immediate district , was held on Friday , tho 28 th ult ., at the Huyshs Masonic Temple , Princess-place , Plymouth . The VV . M . elect VV . Bro . Satnnel Eoach was installed by his predecessor iu tho chair , Bros . Richard Pengelley , assisted by Bro . J . B . Gover P . P . G . A . D . C , and supported by the following Board of I . M . 's : —Bros . C LeighP . P . G . Sec , Vincent Bird P . P . G , Treas ., S . Jow P . P . G . Treas ., L . D , Westcotb