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search after knoAvledge as he passed through this Avorld , and did not shrink from the solemn task of constantly reminding him of his duty to prepare for another sphere of labour ; frequently presenting to him in a most striking manner , emblematical—but none the less

impressive—suggestions of his ultimate inevitable destiny . After a high encomium upon Bro . Scotcher ' s Alasonic career , Bro . Poynter concluded by reminding the brethren , that if tlie contemplation of the close of this his mortal life could never be for any great length of time

absent from the mind of a Alason , to him more peculiarly Avas the great lesson taught that as men Ave sorroAV not Avithout hope , and that our blessed institution emphatically proclaims over the AVhole of the Great Creator ' s kingdom the sublime truth that the black cloud of a certain

corruption is lined with the silver glory of a promised immortality . The speaker , Avho had at intervals during his address been visibly affected , lesumed his seat amidst the evident emotion of the brethren , and was followed by the father and founder of the lodge , Bro .

Wigginton , P . M . 902 , and 129 S , who eloquently seconded the resolution , and spoke briefly , but highly , of the great assistance he had derived from Bro . Scotcher in the foundation of the lodge more than ten years ago . The resolution Avas carried unanimously , the brethren upstanding ,

and evincing every mark of respect and reverence , and , the lodge { having been closed , the brethren adjourned to banquet , Avhere the esteemed AV . AI . presided with that urbanity and cordiality of manner whicli is not the least of his distinguishing characteristics , and Avhich elicited

the Avarm applause of the brethren in the reception g iven to his health , when ably proposed by I . P . AI . Bro . Henry Smith . In responding to the toast of his health as Treasurer , Bro . Poynter , recommended the younger brethren to have but one horse and one hobby , and , if they rode their

business horse hard , not to fear indulging in numerous refreshing canters on their recreative hobby , and , heassured them , that a more harmless , nay a more useful and wholesome , hobby than Alasonry could not be found . During the evening the memory of the departed Secretary Avas

drank upstanding , and in solemn silence . This lodge hasnoAv adjourned for the recess , as , " emergencies excepted " there will , according to its bye-laws , be no further meeting until the fourth Alonday in October next , which will commence the winter session .

CORNWALL . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . A meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Corn-Avail was held on Thursday , the 2 , 3 rd ult ., at the Royal Hotel Falmouth , "for the purpose of furthering the progress and good of Alasonry generall y . and in that neighbourhood especially , and

advising with the brethren as to the mode , method , and measures most likely to promote that end . " There were present at the meeting -. —Bros . Augustus Smith , Provincial Grand Alaster ; Reginald Rogers , Past and Acting D . P . G . Alaster ; AV . H . Jenkins , S . G . W . ; E . T . Carlyon , P . G .

Sec . ; the Rev . J . L . Church , Chaplain : and Bros . T . Solomon , P . AI . 531 , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; AV . J . J ohns , P . AL 131 , P . Prov . G . R . ; Richd . Johns , P . AL 1 . 31 , P . Prov . G . D . C ; J . Chirgwin , P . AI . 131 , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; S . Jacob , P . Prov . Supt . of AVorks ; J . A . Spargo , ' P . AI . 967 ; H .

J . Risden , II . J epson , P . AL ; G . L . Church , AV . AI . 699 , A . P . G . Chaplain ; John Paul ! , P . AI . 6 99 , P . Prov . G . Supt . af AVorks ; S . Holloway , J . A 1 . 131 . P . Prov . G . S . D . : J . Niness , P . AL 6 99 , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; S . Harvev , P . AL i- , i , P . G . Purst . ; F . H . A . Wright , P . AL 331 ,

P . G . C ; AV . Manser , P . M ., 967 ; R . A . Courtenay , AV . AI ., 510 ; Thomas Gill , P . AL , 6 y ; AV . Hosken , P . G . Organist , 9 67 ; Ed . Jennings , S . AV ., 9 67 ; A . Vine , J . D ., 9 67 ; R . ' Hosken , Acting Steward , 967 ; E . A . Sanderson , P . M . . 3 . 3 1 , P . Prov . G . S . ; C Trevithick , AV . AI ., 12 7

Jacob Grigg , G . S ., 49 6 ; AV . Middleton , S . W ., 131 ; G . B . Zuppelin , P . AL ; F . Dinnis , P . AL , 7 . 5 ; John Vivian , P . AL , 75 ; AV . H . Jenkins . P . AL 331 , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; E . T . Carlyon ; P . AL 331 , P . G . Sec ; R . Rogers , P . AI . 331 , P . P . G . M . j E . R . GaA-- P . G . Tyler , 121 j S .

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Mitchell , P . M ., 6 c ) ¦ AV . Rusden ; 75 ; AV . K . Bullmore , T . Shilson , AV . M ., 75 ; . AV . H . Lean , and AV . Rooks , P . G . Purst , 131 . The object of the meeting was to consider the advisability of opening a neAV lodge in Falmouth ,

and after the P . G . See ., ( the lodge having been opened in due form first , ) had informed the lodge of letters from Bro . Lord Eliot and others relative to their absence , the P . G . Master explained this object , and invited discussion .

Bros . Jacobs and Bwllmore were the principal speakers in favour of the new lodge , and , refering to a discussion that had occurred in the old Lodge of Love and Honour , pressed the necessity of a neAV lotige . Considering the size of

Falmouth , the largest town in the county , they thought it could well bear another lodge , especially as there Aveve a large number of Masons unattached to any lodge . Truro , though Avith a smaller population , had two lodges , Avhich Avere

found to Avork admirably together , and they considered that the establishment of another lodge at Falmouth would prove a benefit to the cause of Freemasonry . On the other hand , it was urged by the AV . AI .

of the present lodge and his supporters , that the brethren should throw aside all differences , and meet amicably , as they were ready to receive them , and that the addition of another lodge Avould prove detrimental to the present one , the

oldest 111 the county . Several matters irrelevant to the exact question in debate , but yet closely connected with it , crept in , and prolonged the discussion , but it being concluded , the Provincial Grand Alaster

summed up the different arguments , l'he question Avill be Avell considered by him , and his decision probably made known at the next

provincial meeting . The lodge Avas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent dinner , prepared for them in another room of the hotel .

MIDDLESEX . HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lotige ( No . 1326 ) . — The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge Avas held on AVednesdav , the 22 nd ult ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . Bro . S . AViekens ,

AA . AL , at a few minutes past three , opened thc lodge . The minutes ofthe previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The ballots fot the candidates for initiation , taken separately , were unanimous in favour of their admission .

l'he AV . AI . in his usual impressive manner raised Bros . R . R . Alillington and C . F . Payne to the third degree , passed Bros . AV . II . Payne , H . Aloore , and G . Alontgomery . tothe second degree . Bro . J . T . AIoss , P . G . Steward Aliddlesex , P . AI .

and Ireasurer , took the chair lor the purpose of initiating several of his friends . He in able painstaking , and correct style , initiated Alessrs . J . Craven , G . Reynolds , G . E . AVood , H . Gloster , and S . Alarketis , into Freemasonry . The

W . AL , resumed the chair . Some propositions were made ibr joining members , and candidates for initiation . Business being ended , the lotige Avas closed in due form . Banquet and dessert followed . There were present during the

afternoon and evening ( besides those already men tinned ) : •Bros . R . AI . Bowman , S . AV . ; D D . Beck , J . AV . ; F . AValters , P . AL , Sec . ; H . A Dubois , S . D . ; AV . Hammond , P . AL , J . D . ; J AV . Jackson , I . G . ; J . Catchnole , D . C . ; H . Pot

ter , P . AL , AV . S . ; J . Bavin , P . AL , Tyler ; J . C Peckham , P . AI . : ( . Hills , P . AL ; H . E . Trotter J . T . IL Aloss , W . H . Scott , J . AV . Baldwin W . P . Saunders , AV . Stanton , T . Pallett , C . S Simpson , E . Hopwood , P . AL , and some others

Amongst a large number of visitors AVC noticed , Bros . G . Chapman , P . AL , Sec . 147 ; L . Alexander , P . AL 188 ; T . Price , 940 ; AV . Smeed , P . AL 946 ; F . Bouts , 1306 ; T . Terry , AV . AI . 1360 ; and others Avhose names we were unable to ascertain .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST ., AVARRINOTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 14 S . ) —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge Avas held on Alondav , the 27 th ult ., at the

Alasonic Rooms , Sankey-street . The AV . AI ., Bro . James Jackson , Avas supported by Bros . John Harding , S . AV . AV . Sharp , as J . AV . ; R . G . Stringer , P . M . ; AV . Richardson , P . M . ; D .

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AV . Finney , P . M . ; VV . Mossop , P . M . ; Dr . Bowes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Reg ., Cumberland and Westmoreland ; Thos . Grime , W . H . Spring , J . DimmeloAv , L . AVilson , Geo . A . Clark , Charles Crosier , Robt . Richardson , Dr . Gornall , and Jas . Hannah , Tyler . Visitor : —Bro . P . J .

Edelsten , 1250 . The lodge Avas opened in due form , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read , and declared to be correctl y recorded . Bros . Clark and Crosier , being candidates for preferment , having fully sustained their claim , they Avere entrusted , and retired . The lodge

Avas opened in the second degree , the candidates re-admitted and passed by the AV . M ., under the able deaconage of Bros . Past Masters Richardson and Finney . The lecture on the tracing board was delivered by Bro . Bowes , on the

conclusion of which , a cordial and unanimous vote of thanks Avas accorded to him for the interesting manner in which he rendered the ritual . There being no further business the lodge Avas duly closed .

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METROPOLITAN . CYRUS CHAPTER ( NO . 21 . )—The last meeting of this chapter for the season was held on Tuesday , at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhallstreet . Comp . AV . S . AVebster , M . E . Z , presided , and there where also present , Comps . C . Allen , H . ; George Lambert , P . Z . ; Thomas Harrison ,

P . Z . ; Edward Burrell , P . Z . ; Thomas Barringer , Al . D .. P . Z ., Treasurer ; Thomas AV . White , S . E . ; C . Saxon Hooper , P . S . ; C . F . Knight , C Harcourt , Harry AVeston , AValter Crookes , J . Mitchell , H . Massey , Z ., 619 ; and Chas . F . PaAvley , 452 . Five brethren were proposed for

exaltation at next meeting , and Dr . Barringer was entrusted with the arrangements for the summer festival in July . Dr . Barringer informed tee companions that on the introduction of the five new members , the limit fixed by the Byelaws of the chapter to the number of its

members coming in at the low fees would be reached , anil that all brethren seeking exaltation in the Cyrus Chapter afterwards , would be charged double fees . The chapter however would retain onl y half the amount of these fees , the other half being handed to one or other of the Alasonic Institutions . A superb banquet supplied by Comp . Painter concluded the evening ' s labours .

DEVONSHIRE . TIVERTON . —St . Peter ' s Chapter ( No . 1125 ) . —This new chapter , for Avhich a charter Avas granted in February last , Avas formally consecrated and dedicated on the 27 th May , by the AL E . and Rev . Comp . J . Huyshe , P . G . Supt . for Devon , assisted by E . Comps . AV . Cann , as 2 nd .

G . Principal ; Samuel Jones , as 3 rd . G . Principal ; and Comp . AV . G . Rogers , Prov . G . Scribe E . These solemn ceremonies having been most impressively performed , the following companions ( who we're appointed by the charter ) , were presented and installed with the accustomed

solemnities , viz : —E . Comps . VV . H . Reed , ( P . Z . ) Z . ; James Mills , H . ; and AV . R . G . Thomas , J . The following oflicers were also presented and invested : —Comps . H . Davey , Scribe E . ; H . S . Gill , Scribe N . ; T . B . Patterson , P . S . j and J . AVood , SteAvard . TAVCIVC brethren of St Peter ' s

Lodge were proposed as candidates for exaltation . After the closing of the chapter , the companions adjourned to a banquet , at the Palmerston Hotel , Avhere they were highly complimented by the Prov . G . Superintendent , on the handsome

hall they had set apart for Alasonic purposes , and on the beauly of the furniture and paraphernalia of the chapter . The consecration day Avas fixed for the . 27 th ., as a compliment to the venerable Z ., it being the 72 nd anniversary of his birthday .

SCOTLAND . PllOVlNClAl-GRANnCuAl'TER OF LANARKSHIRE . The Supreme Grand Chapter for Scotland having at the Quarterl y Communication , held December , 1871 , appointed Comp . F . A . Barrow as Grand Superintendent for Lanarkshire , a