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D . C ; VI . Hall , Tyler . Bro . J . C . Lucas , was appointed Charity Steward . The newly-appointed W . M . presented Bro . White , on behalf of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of his services during the past year . The g ift was suitably acknowledged . At the close of the business the brethren dined together at the White Hart

Hotel , Mrs . Hunsley providing refreshment in a very excellent manner . About forty were present , including the Masters of several lodges in the province and other visitors , as well as thc officers and several members of the South Saxon Lodge . The after dinner proceedings were of a very agreeable character .

WHITBY . —Lion Lodge ( No . 312 ) . —On Monday , the 20 th ult ., the brethren of this Lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall , John-street ., on the occasion of the installation of Bro . John Stevenson , P . M ., as W . M . for the ensuing year , and also of the investiture of thc officers whom he has appointed to assist him in carrying on the work of the lodge . More than ordinary interest attached

to thc ceremonial from the fact that this is Bro . Stevenson ' s third re-election to the chair . Bro . Stevenson ' s third year of office ( 1878 ) was distinguished by the completion of a work of improvement in the spacious hall in which the brethren assemble from month to month . This hall , one of the mest beautiful and well proportioned in the province , has been , internally , much beautified and embellished since

the previous St . John ' s banquet , and the accomplishment nf a result so thoroughly artistic and satisfactory has been materially aided by the munificence of Bro . Stevenson , W . M . Thc lodge having been duly opened on Monday afternoon , Bro . W . Stonehouse , P . M ., officiated as Installing Master in an able manner . The investiture of the officers for thc ensuing year by thc VV . M . then took place . Thc

officers for 1879 ate as follows : —Bros . Francis Thornton , S . W . ; G . T . Crowther , J . W . ; W . E . Wolsey , S . D . ; G . Farrow , J . D . ; J . T . Thornton , I . G . ; J . N . Lawson , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . B . Dale , Secretary ; H . Hallgate , P . M ., Organist ; James Wood , Tyler ; T . H . Trucman and T . Harland . At thc conclusion ol the ceremony , thc brethren , to thc number of about

thirty , adjourned to thc Royal Hotel , and sat down to the installation banquet , which was provided and served up by Mrs . Attlay , the hostess , in an elegant and sumptuous style . The menu comprised the choicest viands , and the wines were of superior quality . The chair was occupied by Bro . Stevenson , P . M ., W . M ., and the vice-chair by Bro . Thornton , S . W . After the

removal of the cloth the Chairman proposed the customary toasts , " Her Most Gracious Majesty the Qaeen and the Craft , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., and the other Members of the Royal Family , " which were drunk with loyal cordiality . Bro . W . H . Falkingbridge , P . M ., gave the toast of "The Right Hon . thc Earl of Zetland , R . W . P . G . M ., and the other Provincial

Grand Officers , " which was heartily drunk , and Bro . T , N . Marwooel responeled . " The Army , Navy , anil Auxiliary Forces " formed the next toast , which was given by Bro . T . F . Pearson , and suitably acknowledged by Bro . W . II . Marwood , P . M . "The Health of the W . M ., and Prosperity to thc Lion Loelge " was proposed in au eloquent speech by Bro . Moss , P . M ., and drunk with enthusiasm

and all thc Masonic honours . The W . M . feelingly responded . The next toast , " The Immediate Past Master and the other Past Masters of the Lion Lodge , " was given by thc S . W ., anel responded to by Bro . Moss , P . M . Thc remaining toasts were " The Installing Master , " proposed hy thc W . M ., and responded to by Bro . Stonehouse , P . M . ; " The Ofiicers of the Lion Lodge . " proposed by Bro . T .

Smailes , and responded to by Bro . Crowther , J . W . ; " The Ladies , " proposed by Iiro . W . H . Marwood , P . M ., and responded to by Rro . T . Summerson ; " Thc Hostess , " and "Our Next Merry Meeting . " The proccedings ' afforded much enjoyment to all present , and the harmony of the evening was enhanced by songs from Bros . W . Falkingbridge ,

P . M ., T . N . Marwood , P . M ., G . Farrow , J . D ., J . T . Thornton , I . G ., T . I-I . Trueman , S . S ., and a recitation from the worthy Secretary , Bro . Dale . The " loving cup " went round before the brethren separated , the assembly dispersing after " Auld Lang Syne" had been sung as Free and Accepted Masons know how to sing it .

TRURO . —Poo-nix Lodge of Honour and Prudence ( No . 331 ) . —At thc meeting of this lodge held on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at Truro , Bro . J . H . Ferris , J . W ., was installed by Bro . S . Serpell , P . M ., assisted by the following Board of Past Masters : —E . Trewbody , Carlyon , P . G . S . ; R . Bell , E . D . Anderton , P . P . G . S . W . ; James Bryant , R . John , P . P . G . S . ; W . H . Christoe , W . H .

lenkins , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Jt . se , all of No . 331 , Phoenix ; E . Edwards , P . M ., 131 ; Thos . Webber , P . M ., 75 , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Michell , P . M . 1006 ; J . J . Taylor , W . M . 121 ; J . H . Sampson , W . M . 131 . The W . M . then invested the following as his officers : —Bros . J . Jose , I . P . M . ; J . j . Hawken , S . W . ; Sampson Stephens , S . D . ; J . Christoe , Sec ; C . Bryant , Org . ; I-. J . Christoe , J . W . ; J . H . Reynolds , J . D .

S . Serpell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Trcgoning , jun ., D . C ; J . Trcgoning , I . G . ; W . H . Watkins , Stwd . ; W . H . P . Martin , Stwd . ; W . Rooks , Tyler . Amongst the brethren present were : —Bros . R . Carter , 331 ; Captain Trcgoning , 331 ; T . J . Willco . ks , S . W . 131 j R . Angel , 131 ; F . J . Christoe , 33 i i . 1- Christoe , 331 j J . Rogers , 331 ; W . H . Watkins , 331 ; R . II . Carter , 331 ; J . J . Hawken , 331 ; J . Julian ,

331 ; Amos . Jennings , 331 ; T . Davey , 331 ; J . Juleff , 331 ; and others . Bro . W . Tweedy , P . M ., 331 , P . G . T ., was re-elected Treasurer of the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund . After some further business was transacted , the brethren , joined by several others who were unavoidably absent from the lodge , adjourned to the Red Lion Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was prepared for them , and a very pleisant evening was passed . PORTSEA . —Royal Sussex Lodgo ( No . 342 ) .

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—The first regular meeting in 1879 of this old and well conducted lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , St . George ' s-square , on Wednesday , the 15 th inst . The chief event of the evening was the installation of a well-known but much respected Mason , Bro . James Willmott , as the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . After the business of the lodge had been concluded , the brethren

adjourned to the banquet room , when a most excellent ban . quet was , provided by Bro . Sherman , of The Hard . The newly-installed W . M . most ably presided , and was enthusiastically supported by a large number of the brethren . After the cloth had been removed the W . M . gave the first toast of the evening , " The Queen and the Craft , " remarking that th- brethren as Freemasons must

necessarily be loyal men ; and the head of this realm at all times commanded the respect of the Craft ; but thc Queen not only was regarded with respect but with the sincerest affection , as she had shewn a warm interest in our Order by becoming a patroness of our Masonic Charitable Institutions . The W . M . in proposing " The Health of the M . W . Grand Master of England , " said that the ancient

Craft had made immense progress under the superintendence of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and although it was impossible for him to attend all the meetings of Grand Lodge , he continued to take the most active interest in the well-being of thc Order . The W . M . observed in proposing tlie next toast , " The M . W . Pro Grand Master of England , " that the Earl of Carnarvon was one of the most

energetic Masons in England , he ably assisted H . R . H . in conducting the onerous duties of the Grand Master ' s chair , and was also the P . G . M . of Somertshire . His name was respected not only by Masons , but by all Englishmen who were not members of the Craft . The next toast , that of "The D . P . G . M ., thc Earlof Skelmersdale , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Piesent and Past , " was proposed by thc

W . M . in enthusiastic terms , anil likewise cordially received . Thc W . M . in proposing "Thc R . W . P . G . M . of Hants and the Isle of Wight , W . W . D . Bacon , Esq ., M . P ., " and also that of " Die D . P . G . M ., Bro . W . Morgan , and the Officers , Present and Past , of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " said that the P . G . M . being more intimately connected with them , they could more highly appreciate his excellent

qualities ; hc was most ably supported by the D . P . G . M ., and likewise by the officers , and he had much pleasure in associating the name of Bro . Mark Frost , the P . G . Treas ., with the toast . Bro . Mark Frost , who was very cordially received , suitably replied . The other toasts were "The W . M ., " " The Installing Master , " " The Worshipful Masters of Neighbouting Lodges , " and was responded to by

Bto . Goble , W . M ., Bro . Hall , Havant , Bro . Townsend , Uniteel Service , Bro . Frost , United Brothers , Bro . Lancaster , Portsmouth , Bto . R . J . Monnell , Landport Lodges . " The Visitors " was responded to by Bros . E . S . Main , P . M ., and Haylcs , and after "The Past Masters of Lodge , " and " The Officers ol the Lodge " had been drank , the meeting closed . Some capital harmony was

contributed by several of the brethren during- the evening . The following brethren are the ofiicers appointed for this year —Bros . James W . Willmott , W . M . ; William Payne , I . P . M . ; R . Barnes , S . W . ; C . Knott , J . W . ; W . C . Redward , P . M ., Treas . ; J . R . Wilson , P . M ., Sec . ; Craven , jun ., S . D . ; H . Cmue-heel , J . W . ; J . E . Buck , I . G . ; T . Good , D . of C . ; Noiris , Mason , Stewards . Thc

undermentioned brethren attended : —Bros . J . Rastrick , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; G . Wilkins , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . R . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . Friedeborg , P . M . ; W . C Redward , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; A . Cawtes , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; S . R . Ellis , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . of C . ; R . J . Turney , P . M . ; H . J . Guy , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . of C . ; W . Payne , I . P . M . ; W . Grecnell , G . P . Arnold , A . Crosue , H . Smith , R . Barnes ,

H . Tnvers , J . S . Beckerman , C . Knott , G . Norris , J . L , Edwaids , H . Batter , J . L . Hackman , G . Gunnell , J . T . Cravcn , jun ., J . Cox , G . Shaiman . J . E . Buck , G . Mason , J . Carrick , T . Vincent , E . J . Smith , W . Welch , G . Watson , J . Bartlet , and others . Visitors : —Bros . J . Ogburn , P . M ., P . P .

J . G . W . ; C . Gale , P . M . ; E . S . Main , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; H . Hayles , V . Brown , W . M . 903 ; H . Townsend , W . M . elect ; C . Whitcomb , W . M . 1705 ; E . Goble , W . M . 309 ; H . J . Murrell , W . M . 1776 ; G . Lancaster , P . M . 487 , P . P . J . G . W . ; M . E . Fiost , P . M . 1069 , P . G . Treas . ; J . Clark , J . W . 1776 , and others .

WINSHILL . —Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 353 ) . The sixty-first anniversaiy of the above lodge was celebrated on Monday , the 23 th ult ., at the Swan Hotel , when Bro . W . J . Booth , S . W ., was installed in the chair of K . S . as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was most impressively performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . W . Boden , the brethren expressing their cordial approval of the manner in which

he had presided over the lodge during the past year . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bros . F . J . Roe , S . W . ; JW . Lobb , J . W . ; W . J . Drewry , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Walters , Sec . ; W . Johnson , S . D . ; W , L . Ball , J . D . ; W . J . Gothard , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., D . of C ; A . B . Plant , Org . ; J . C . Perfect , I . G . ; Johnson , Tyler . The business of the lodge being

concluded , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Spooner , which was well served and gave in every way satisfaction . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to in a truly Masonic spirit , and several subjects relating to the interests of Masonry were ably spoken to by brethren present , and a very hearty desire expressed that the newly-installed W . M . might experience a pleasant and successful year

of office . Thc Royal Sussex Lodge occupies a deservedly high position among the lodges of the Province of Derbyshire , being noted for its contributions to the various Masonic Charities , and always endeavouring to illustrate the fraternal spirit and the generous sympathies , which are the distinguishing characteristics of the Craft . The visiting brethren who honoured the lodge with their presence were as follows : —Bros . T . Cox , P . M . 253 , P . P . S . G . W Derbyshire , P . G ., Treasurer ; F . Campion ,

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P . M . 253 , P . P . S . G . W . Derbyshire ; H . Hillam , P . M . , v P . P . S . G . W . Derbyshire ; C . Graham , P . M . 624 , P . S . G . W . Staffordshire ; W . J . Mantle , P . M . 297 P . P . G ., Superintendent of Works , Lincolnshire ; S . Briggs , P . M . 624 ; K . Macrea , I . P . M . 624 ; T . C . C . Martin , VV . M . 624 ; W . G . Lowe , Secretary , 624 ; J . Samble , jun ., 624 ; H . J .

Lawrence , 624 . The D . P . G . M . Bro . Okeover , P . J . G . W . of England ; Bro . W . Naylor , P . M . 233 , P . P . S . G . W Derbyshire , P . G ., Secretary , and other distinguished brethren were in consequence of pressing engagements unable to be present at the installation ceremony and banquet .

SOUTHAMPTON . —Peace and Harmony Lodge ( No . 359 ) . —The installation of the W . M . of this lodge for the ensuing year took place at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 20 th inst ., when Bro . Thomas Lashmore , one of the Past Senior Wardens , was duly installed by Bro . T . P . Payne , P . M ., in the presence of a full attendance of brethren , including Bro . W . Hickson , D . P . G . M

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight -, the I . P . M , and the Treasurer of the Royal Gloucester Lodge , and the W . Ms , of the Southampton , Clausentum , and Shirley Lodges ; the Installed Masters numbering eighteen . The W . M . elect subsequently invested his officers as follow : —Bros . W . H . Martin , I . P . M . ; J . R . Weston , P . M ., Treas . ; A . J . Miller , P . M ., Sec ; Andrews , S . W . ; Stroud , J . W . ; Jones , S . D . ;

J . Patstone , J . D . ; W . Waters , D . C . ; K . G . Westley , I . G . ; and Goodwin , Org . Before the lodge closed the W . M . proposed a vote ot thanks to B-o . T . P . Payne , P . M ., for the able manner in which hc had performed the ceremony of installation , expressing the hope that he might live long to perform many similar offices . Bro . P . M . Dusautoy seconded thc proposition , and it was carried with

acclamation , and Bro . Payne acknowledged the compliment . A vote of thanks and a Past Master's jewel were awarded to Bro . Maitin , thc retiring Master , for his services during thc past year . The installation banquet , provided by Bro . Dartnall , was held in the evening , presided over by the new W . M ., to whom many congratulations were tendered

on his accession to an office for which he was eligible , and might have had , many years ago had he chosen , and confident hopes were also expressed that the present prosperous condition of the lodge would in no way suffer during his regime . The usual toasts were given , and a most pleasant evening was spent in true Masonic spirit .

HALIFAX . —St . James Lodge ( No . 448 ) . — On Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., thc annual installation festival was celebrated by the members of this lodge at the Freemasons' Hall . Bro . T . Whitaker , W . M . opened the lodge at half-past three . After the transaction of the ordinary business of the lodge . Bro . A . Roberts was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year accordingto ancient custom ,

in a masterly and impressive manner , by Bro . C . T . Rhodes , P . M . The interesting ceremony occupied about an hour and a half , and was highly appreciated by the numerous brethren present . The following biethren were appointed by the new W . M . to assist him in thc government of thc lodge during his year of office : —Bros . W . Swale , S . W . ; Councillor Richard Worsick , J . W . ; Richard

Jessop , P . M ., Treas . j G . H . Radchffe , Sec . ; W . Walshaw , S . D . ; J . G . Lee , J . D . ; C . T . Kendall , M . C . ; C . Taylor , Org . ; A . H . Booth , I . G . ; G . Greenwood , P . M ., Tylor ; J . Hanney , and S . Dickinson , Stewards . Hearty congratulations were accorded to Bro . Robeits , upon his elevation Before the lodge was closed , Bro . C . T . Rhodes , P . M . and J . W . ( in the absence of thc Rt . W . Prov . G . M . Bro . Lieut .-

Colonel Sir Henry Edwards , who had written excusing his attendance ) , presented , in appropriate terms , to Bro . l'has . Whitaker , the retiring W . M ., in the name of the ledge , a beautiful P . M . ' s jewel , in gold , as a mark of esteem for his services during the year , which was suitably and feelingly acknowledged by Bro . Whitaker ; after which the brethren adjourned to the handsome dining hall , to partake of the

usual sumptuous banquet ( provided on this occasion by Bro . J . C . Crocker , of the White Swan Hotel ) , where Bro . Roberts , who presided , was supported by many distinguished brethren , amongst whom were Bro . Thomas Perkinton , P . Prov . G . W . and P . Prov . G . M . M . M . of West Yorkshire ; Bro . John Fisher , Pro . G . Treas . and P . G . E . C . of K . T . of West Yorkshire ; Bro . B . N . Jackson , P . P . G . D . ; ,

Bro . Siddal , P . Prov . G . D . of East Lancashire ; Bro . J Gaukrogcr , P . M ., 61 ; Bro . Waghorn , W . M ., 61 ; Bro . George Scarborough , S . W ., 61 ; Bro . Jonn Leach , J . W ., 61 ; Bros . Thomas Whitaker , P . M ., C . T . Rhodes , P . M ., Richard Jessop , P . M ., C . J . Walshaw , P . M ., W . F . Wilkinson , P . M ., W . B . Spencer , P . M ., 448 , W . Cooke , W . M ., 1 3 02 , H . S . Holdsworth , W . M ., 408 , and H . Beaumont ,

W . M ., the officers of the lodge , and numerous brethren of the town and district . The menu was not only rich in the provisions afforded , but was unique in design , containing appropriate quotations from Shakespeare around the borders , and before and after the bill of fare and toasts . The " Two Gentlemen cf Verona" announced the fact that " Dinner ' s ready , " while from Macbeth was the desire ,

" Now good digestion wait on appetite , and health on both . " After an enjoyable repast , composed of innumerable dishes , the diners were invited by trie card to " Praise us as we are tasted , allow us as we prove ; " and on the border of the toast list was the caution from Othello , " Every inordinate cup is unblessed , and the ingredient is

a devil . " Heading the toast Hat was the hackneyed , but nevertheless trenchant , reminder that " Brevity is the soul of wit , and consequently the W . M ., Bro . Ro ' jerts , indulged in few , but nevertheless graceful , observations in giving the loyal toasts . After the name of her Majesty on the list came the words from Henry the Fiftb : —

" God and His angels guard her sacred throne , And make her long become it . " and how sincerely the sentiment was endorsed was evidenced in the cordial response to the health of "The Oueen , the Royal Family , and the Craft . " The next