Consecration Of A Masonic Hall At Kingsbridge.

and that happiness and goodwill would distinguish the brethren of the Lodge ; and the P . G . J . W . oil , as an emblem of cheerfulness , hoping that peace and prosperity would ever attend the members . The Lodge having been formally dedicated to brotherly love , relief , and truth , the ceremony ended , and the Lodge was closed in due form .

A banquet was afterwards held at Bro . Foales , Kings Arras Hotel . The W . M . W . Bro . Prant jnn . presided . About eighty sat down . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly hononred .

Ball At Penzance.

BALL AT PENZANCE .

THERE was held at Penzance on the 29 th alt ., one of the best attended and gayest balls the town has known . Judging by St . John ' s Hall , the lecture-room adjacent to it , and variona temporary retiring rooms , but especially the former spacious apartment , the assemblage also thoroughly enjoyed itself in the mazy

waltz or more stately quadrille . The ball was planned some time ago , the object of Major Rosa , a zealous supporter of Masonio Charities , being to get some benefit out of it for the three principal benefactions of Masonry . Absence from England of the Provincial Grand Master the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe delayed the needed dispensation . When that arrived an energetic Committee , with

Bro . G . Widlake W . M . of Mount Sinai Lodge at its head , went to work , and the result was several happy hours for about two hundred persons . St . John ' s Hall was decorated by Bro . and P . G . William Colenso with the banners of the various Lodges in the Province . He , assisted by Bros . Hancock , W . Jarvis , and R . Colenso , also arranged seventeen banners and standards of Royal Arch in front of tho

organ , while round the front of the balcony and gallery were placed portraits of some of the present and former worthies of Masonry , from those of tbe Duke of Cornwall and the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , to speaking likenesses of well-known local worthies . Bunting for festoons waa lent by Captain Reading District Superintendent for the Trinity House , Major Ross , Mr . Lillingstone , and Messrs . George

Pool and Son . Lending diversity to flags and portraits and further beautifying St . John ' s Hall were plants from Trewidden , Penalverne , Ponsandane ( homes of three of tbe Bolitho family ) , and from Chywoono , tho country residence of Mr . Chirgwin . Mr . A . C . Jenkin alio kindly lent arum lilies for the entrance hall . The refreshment room was very tastefully decorated , principally by means of Japanese

muslins and fans , by Bro . Frederick Olver ( Messrs . Olver and Sons ) . The space under the gallery of St . John's Hall was curtained and ¦ nprj -olsteied by Mr . Israel Oppenbeita , and former ! an elegant retiring and card-room . The whole of theso decorations reflected much credit on the industry and taste of variona sub-committees , all directed by two or three masters of decoration . The ball was under

the patronage of the Right Worshipfnl the Earl of Monnt Edgcumbe Prov . G . M ., and ; the Very Worshipful Sir Chas . Graves-Sawle , Bart ., Deputy Prov . G . M ., with an energetic General Committee . Th (> brethren were requested to appear in Masonio clothing and jewels ( Craft , Arch , and Mark ) , and the effect of this glittering ornament amid the gay and festive surroundings must be left to the reader ' ti

vivid imagination . The music was rendered by the Penzance Town String Band , under the able conductership of Herr Woolf Refreshments wore provided by Bro . George Hamlya , the well-known caterer of Chapel Street , Penzance . A novel peculiarity of thi ; supper was the ornamentation of the various edibles with Masonic devices cleverly piped in buttor , and numerous other designs , which

showed the ingenuity of the confectionor . There were smoking , rooms set apart for lovers of the weed . From the balcony a considerable number of interested spectators watched the dancing . It was somewhat of a disappointment that about sixty ladies only were present . Female partners being at a premium , the " Wall-flowers "

on this occasion were gentlemen . The knowing ones had engaged partners in the course of tbe afternoon , so gentlemen from a distance —Redruth , Camborne , Helston , and Falmouth—had to await their turn in patience . However , the couples who did take the floor enjoyed themselves heartily , and all was merry as a marriage bell .

"We learn it is the intention of the Hon W . T . Orde-Powlett , Provincial Grand Mark Master , to hold the next Provincial Grand Lodge of North and East Ridings of Yorkshire at the Masonic Hall , Beverley , on Wednesday , the 13 th of May next .

Tho East Surrey of Concord Lodgo of Instruction ,-No . 463 , has closed its work for the Session .

The Western Daily Mercury says : — Wo have received an advance copy of tbo Official Directory for tho Provincial Grand Masonic Lodge of Cornwall . The directory , which is in the twentieth year of publication , is edited by Bro . W . J . Hnghan , of Torquay , and Bro . Thomas Gill , of Penryu . Additional interest is attached to the work thia year , aa the officers of each Lodge aro printed , together with t > list of subscriptions to the London

Masonic Charities , while Bro . Hnghan gives the auuala of the Cornish Craft from 1751 to 1873 . The work is admirably compiled , aim should bo in the hands of every niember of the Province , as in addition to the Officers of the Provincial Graud Lodgo , it gives a list , of the trustees and tho objects of tho Cornwall Masouic United auti Benevolent Fund , the Officers of thc variona Chapters throughout tho Province , together with a list of votes held iu the Province for the Grand Masonic Charities .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

CORNUBIAN LODGE , No . 450 . A MEETING , held on Thursday , the 23 rd nit ., waa made very interesting by tbe presentation to Bro . J . P . Smith P . M . of a beautifully-illuminated address aud a parse of money , as a token of esteem and respect on hia retiring from the office of Secretary , whioh he had filled for a period of twenty-four years in the Craft and twenty years in the Mark Lodges . The presentation was made by Bro . G . B . Pearce , who spoke highly of the excellent services

rendered by Bro . Smith , and hoped he would live many years to assist them by bis experience and wisdom , and he also hoped that the younger members would be stimulated to follow such a good example . Bros . James Mudge P . M ., H . P . Vivian , and several others supported the address . Bro . Smith , in responding , laid be waa utterly unable to sufficiently thank them for the honour conferred on

him that day . When he looked upon their beautiful gift in days to come it would contribute to render his closing days happy , and he hoped it would stimulate them to do what waa necessary to ensure the success of their mother Lodge . While spared it would be one o ! his greatest pleasures to be amongst them and renew their old acquaintance , and from hii heart he thanked them . The brethren

adjourned to the White Hart Hotel for the banquet , and after the cloth was removed the Loyal aud Masonio toasts were given and suitably responded to . Bro . F . Harvey P . M . ancl P . Prov . G . S . W ., proposed the toast of the evening , " Health and happiness to our worthy brother , " which was supported by several of the brethren . Songs and recitations by some of tbo brethren bronght a very pleasant evening to a close .

LORD WARDEN LODGE , No . 1096 . T 1 HE installation meeting waa held at St . George ' s Hall , Deal , on the 24 th ult . The Worshipful Master , Bro . A . Mcintosh , after being installed by tho I . P . M . Bro . H . G . Frost , invested his Office ™ , as follow : Bros . F . B . Hulke S . W ., H . S . Drew J . W ., Rev . J . B . Harrison Chaplain , C . Rand Treasurer , J . S . Huntly Secretary , J . E . Turner S . D ., J . R . Catt J . D ., W . H . Collins D . C , W . Ellis I . G ., S . Willey Organist , S . R . Normau and R . B . Burton Stewards , and L . Holgate Tyler .

AGRICOLA LODGE , No . 1991 . THE installation took place at the Castlegate Masonic HaU , York , on the 27 th ult . Bro . J . E . Wilkinson presiding over a large gathering of brethren of the Lodge and visitors . The minutes having been confirmed , and now members having been ballotted for , the chief business of the day was dealt witb , the installation oftho W . M . elect , Bro . W . H . Wigham , who afterwards appointed his Officers , as

follow -. —Bros . J . E . Wilkinson I . P . M ., G . Manton S . W ., T . Laveraok J . W ., J . Booth Treasurer , T . N . Latham Secretary , D . Young S . D ., J . Dow J . D ., S . Spence I . G ., C . Garrood D . C , A . Sample acting Organist , & c . The Installing Master was Bro . Captain F . Hewson P . M ., & c . Subsequently the brethren dined together at the Elephant aud Castle Hotel .

THE RICHMOND LODGE , No . 2032 . THE installation meeting of this popular Lodge , whicb has just completed the first Septennial period of its existence , was cele . brated on Tuesday last . The members assembled at tbe Masonio Hall , at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , at 3 ' 30 p . m ., when the Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . John Morriss Marjason , who was supported by Past Masters Benj . Blasby , C . I . Digby , Edmund Dare , Forster Reynolds Treasurer , H . Sapawortb I . P . M ., & c . Amongst ths

visitors were Bros . S . Roberts 901 , W . W . Rydon P . M . 820 , J . W . Brooking 1541 , Arthur Roberts S . W . 771 , A . Skinner 2012 , R . W . Forge P . M . 1793 , J . E . Broderick I . G . 2309 , W . T . Peat Sec . 1656 , R . W . Simpson Steward 1656 , F . C Austin P . M . 1733 , C . W . Bennett 179 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , Thos . Butler 55 , N . Conrlander 975 , W . Morley I . P . M . 1769 , S . Carlingwood I . G . 1769 , Louis Honig ,

W . G . | Lowe S . W . 2348 , H . B . Tucker 1755 , J . C . Wildash I . G . 890 , B . Kenyon J . D . 2012 , S . Hunt 1196 , G . C . Leaver 1767 , & o . After the Lodge had been formally opened , the minutes of the meeting of the 3 rd March last were read and confirmed . The report of the Auditors was next presented , and this showed the Lodge to be working on a sound financial basis . Bro . Whittet , a candidate for

the third degree , was placed under examination ; he acquitted himself in a satisfactory manner , and waa entrusted . In dno course the Lodge was advanced a second stage , and the candidate had conferred npon him tbe privileges of the third degree ; the W . M . acquitting himself in an eminently satisfactory manner , and keeping np tbe prestige tho Lodge bears for sound workmanship . There was the

name of a candidate on the agenda paper who desired to join the Order , and the ballot was now bronght into requisition . Bros . Blasby P . M . and Sapsworth I . P . M . offered themselves as sponsors , and the gentleman we refer to , Mr . James Crouoh , successfully passed tbe ordeal , and later on received the benefit of Masonio Light . Bro . Sapsworth , as Director of Ceremonies , now introduced the W . M .

elect , Bro . Alfred Crew , and that worthy brother was obligated . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Marjason completed bis year ' s work by giving a masterly rendering of tbe ceremony of installation . After the customary salutations , the following brethren were invested with their respective collars of office : —John Morriss Marjason I . P . M ., A . Aldin S . W ., T . Covell J . W .,

W . F . Reynolds Treasurer , G . C . Rowland Secretary , J . Aldredgo S . D ., S . Abell J . D ., H . F . Nash I . G ., G . Trinder Dir . of Cers ., F . Hampton Organist , G . H . Hester and T . Keyea Stewards , F . G . Mitchell Tyler . The several addresses to Master , Wardens , and Brethren having been given , Bro . Marjason took his seat , amid hearty congratulations . Amongst matters that came under consideration