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could not only boast of being the head of large and increasing numbers , but good men , also ( Applause . ) It was a good sign when they could find nun of rank and opulence who were willing to enrol themselves amongst the Masons , not to benefit themselves , but to benefit others . He thought they were therefore deeplj indebted to noblemen like Lord Bective for coming amongst them , and
thus exemplifying the Grand principles , " Fear God , Honour tlie Queen , Love the Brotherhood . " Bro . Hoodlcss next gave "The R . W . Deputy Prov . Giand Master , Colont 1 Whitwell , M . P ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Past and Present " which he coupled with the names of Bros . Gibson , Kenwoithy , Lemon , Lamonby , Lewthwaitc , G . Gate , and Richardson , all of whom
replied . Bro . Lazonby then proposed the Chairman's health in very complimentary terms , and Bro . Robinson in response proposed the I . P . M ., who likewise returned thanks . The Chairman gave " The Installing Masters , " Bro . Gibson and Kenworthy , who acknowledged the compliment . " The Visiting Brethren , " from Bro . Lemon , elicited replies from Bros . Black , Kirkwood and Recce . Bro .
Kennyworthy proposed "The Newly nominated Officers , " all of whom returned thanks . Bro . Gibson proposed "the Masonio Charities , " and in doing so said that their institutions were a great means of proclaiming to the world a portion of the good Freemasons do . Nothing could come up to their schools , two which were perfection in an educational sense . Then again , a Wigton brother now was reaping the
benefits of the Benevolent Institution in his old days ; and some days since , he ( Bro . Gibson ) had a letter from Bro . Terry , intimating that the papers of the widow of a Whitehaven brother Wrre correct , and her petition would be placed before the committee at their next meeting . The husband of the old lady mentioned was made a Mason in Lodge 119 , Whitehaven , twenty-five years ago ,
and he proved a very zealous Mason , was held in high esteem by thebrethren of his lodge , and for a few years served as Tyler of 119 . Mis widow now kept the rooms of the Masonic Hall , and it was hoped she would be successful in her candidature for the annuity of thi Benevolent Institution . The Prov . Grand Lodge decided to support her at the forthcoming election , and he ( Bro .
Gibson ) hoptd every lodge would also support her . ( Hear , hear . ) They would rcouire to secure her about 800 votes , and the total in the province was about 140 , so that a most strenuous effort would be required . He strongly urgeil on every lodge in the province to follow the example of Sun a . id Sector Lodge , Workington , tl . c members of which had adopted a sislcra , which consisted in
subscribing 2 s . each per month , and so soon as enough money was raised a ballot was taken , and the winning number constituted a life-vote for whatever institution the member who drew it chose to elect . By this means they wrre steadily securing a number of votes , and such system , if carried out , would redound to the credit of any lodge . He added that Bective Lodge , 1 . ^ 32 , Carlisle , was
organising the system . He concluded by saying that Cumberland and Westmorland had hail a good share of the benefits arising from the chaiilics , more than he thought they were justly entitled to . Bro . Recce , of Lodge 9 62 , explained that they had already about 17 votes from the system alluded to , and he added that some members were- giving votes to their wives and eldest sons . Bro .
Carrick , on behalf of Lodge 327 , intimated his willingness to set the scheme floating in his own lodge , and would commence with himself . The Tyler's toast , brought a very enjoyable afternoon to a close about seven o ' clock . Bro . Lewthivaite presided nt the p ianoforte , and songs were contributed by Bros . Carrick , Kirkwood , Lamonby and Black .
BODMIN . —Ono and All Lodge ( N o . 330 ) . — The annual mecti . ig of this lodge was held ou Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Bodmin , when the W . M . elect , W . Bro . W . ROWJ , was installed by the retiring W . M ., W . Bro . T . Hawken , P . G . Steward , in a very able nianmr , supported by the following Board of I . M . ' s : — W . Bros . F . J . Ilcxr , P . P . G . S . W . ; Capt . Colvill ,
P . P . G . S . W ., au I Treasurer ; J . Cuing , P . G . Steward ; . ! Dennis , P . P . G . Steward ; A . C . Sandoe , and F . Parkyr , 8 5 6 , Lostwithiel . At the close ofthe installation the W . M invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Hawken , I . P . M . ; R . Adams , S . W . ; J , G . Vincent , J . W . ; \ V . Colvill , Treasurer ; W . H . Angvvin , Sicretary ; Jones , S . D . ; Trevi-rton , J . D . ; T . H .
Spear , I . G . ; B . G . Derry , D . C . ; H . Jacobs , Org . ; Gatty , S . Stwd . ; J . F . Pagcn , J . Stwd . ; and Carroll , Tyler . W . Bro . Crang , P . M ., was elected Steward of tlie C . M . A . and B . Fund . At 3 o'clock the brethren repaired to Bro . Sandoe ' s , where they partook of the usual banquet . The following brethren from neighbouring lodges were
present 1—Bros . W . F . Parkyn , W . M . 8 3 6 ; W . P . Smith , W . M . elect 8 5 6 ; Martyn , S . W . 1529 ; Cox , S . D . 1529 ; Pearce-, 1329 ; and Wallace , of No . 1 , Cork . After the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were g iven , and heartily responded to , and a very pleasant evening was passed .
MART PORT . —Lodge of Perseverance ( No . 371 ) . —On Friday 28 th ult . the brethren ol Lodgeof Perseverance , 371 , in connection with Whitwell Lodge , 151 , Mark Masters , Iv . Id at the same place , celebrated the Feast of Saint , | Im by a soiree musical .-ami d insante , to which wove invited their wives , daughteis , s-Ut- rs , and SwtclhcarH . Tile festivics were held ill the spacious and well unpointed Masonic Hall , which , in addition to its
conventional decorations , was handsomely embellished with evergreens , flajis , e \ : c . The attendance was very numerous and the lai'diancy of Masonic paraphernalia , was closely rivalVd by tlie handsome costume :, of the ladies . The entertainments opened at halfpast six o'clock with a bountiful and well-served tea , which being cleared away , dancing commenced , whilst at intervals songs and ducts were contributed by several of
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the brethren , and one or two ladies . Dancing however , is not to everyone ' s taste , and those unhappy individuals had ample opportunity to while away the evening in the seductive influence of the " Imperial game of Napoleon . " Ia f icf , tin : whole affair was quite a happy family party , worthy of the festive s .-asou , and the members of tne two lodges at . Viarvpevt
are to be congratulated ami complimented on the u-uccevs if so enjoyable an innovation , in which those " near and dear to them , " can participate the proceedings wound up at about four a . m . with Sir Roger de Covcrley , " This is only the second occasion of the festival , and we trust t ' rat next season it will bc imitated by other lodges in the province of Cumberland and Westmorland . To attempt an (
imumcration of those present would bc both laborious antl invidious , as amongst tlie couple of hundred or so ladies and gentlemen present , not a few might bc overlooked , suffice it to mention , that Bro . J . Smith , Organist of both lodges , and P . P . G . Org ' ., had charge of the musical arrangements whilst Bro . W . Armstrong , P . M . 371 , P . P . G . D . C , was M . C .
HAYLE . —Cornubian Lodge ( No . 450 ) . —The annual festival of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated by the brethren of Cornubian Lodgo 430 , Hayle , on Thursday the 27 th ult . Thelodge was opened about noon by Bro . Gilbert B . Pearce , the W . M ., who proceeded to instal the W . M . elect for the ensuing year , Bro . Wiliiam Husband . In this ceremony he wis assisted by
Bro . N . J . West , P . M . and P . P . G . R ., and supported by Bros . Joyce , W . M . 318 ; T . U . Williams , W . M . 1272 ; and a b / rge number of th :-brethren of the lodge . The newly-installed VV . M . appointed as his officers for the ensuing year Bros . Gilbert B . Pearce , I . P . M . -. H . H . Trevilhick , S . W . ; B . Spray . J . W . ; Rev . George Kennedy , Chaplain ; Frank R . H . irny , Tiviisunr ; John P . Smith ,
P . M ., Secretary ; N . | . West , P \\ L . Director of Ceremonies ; T . Mills , S . D . ; J . * Pnlglase , jun ., J . D . ; L . L . Ross , Organist ; W . J . Jordan , I . G . ; Bros . Baivdcn and Vivian , Stewards ; and Bray , Tiler . The brethren then repaired to the White Hart Hotel , were au cxcel'cnl banquet was provided by the hostess Miss Olver . They were joined by Bro . John Thomas , W . M . ; John 1-cvHng ,
P . M . ; and W . H . Tressider , S . W . 3 89 . Redruth ; W . II . Kinsman , W . M . elect ; Jam ; s Lovell , jn : i ., Secretary No . 121 , Penzance , anil other visiting biethren , the lotal number present bting 64 . The usual loyal antl Masonic 10 ists were ably given and cloqucntli nsponded to , tlie W . M ., Bro . Thomas , 5 8 } , and Bro . Williams , i _ : ; 2 , bo : h making very appropriate remaiks on several subj . cls that just
now are of peculiar interest to Freemasons . The latt r referred to the suggestion made by Freemasons in France uf their desire to expunge from their ceremonials all reference lo tits Deity , and contended that lo do this would be to undermine the foundation on which Freemasonry rests . A most pleasant evening was spent , and it will be remembered as one of the largest and most interesting of
the annual festivals of this most successful and flourishing Lodge . —I Tester n JJoili / Mevatrt / . ' WHITEHAVEN . —Lewis ' Lodgc ( No . 872 ) . — The St . John ' s festival of this lodge vvas held on Wednesday afternoon , the 26 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Dukestreet . There vvas a large at : er . dance of members , as well as brethren from other lodges . The W . M ., Iiro . Cowman ,
opened the lodge , there being also present the following Past Masters , viz ., Bros . W . Gill , Spittal , Atkinson , lluddlcston , Kenworthy , Gibson , Barr , and Sindwith , belonging to Lodges 119 and 872 . Bros . Kc-mvortliy , P . P . G . J . W ., and Gibson , P . G . Sec , were the Installing Masters , and discharged the duties of their respective offices in an admirable manner , 'bo . Thomas Bell , having been duly
installed , nppointci' his ollieers as follows : —Bros . I " . Hodgson , S . W . ; J . Lav , J . W . ; J . Spittal , Treasurer ; R . Twenty man , Secretary ; J . VVintir , S . U . ; J . Jackson , J . D . ; J . Cooper , Organist ; A . Ilaidie , I . G . ; J . Sali > bury , Tyler ; V . P . Baiv ) ins , andT . lillwood , Stewards . Thelodge having been closed in form , the br . thren repaired to tlie banqueting room , where an excellent siread awaited them . The
chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . Bell , suppoited right anil left by P . M . 's of 872 and 1 19 . The following was the toast list : — "The Queen and the Craft , " hy the Chairman ; " The Prinress of Wales and the- rest of the Royal Family , " ly the Chairman ; "The M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Walts , " by the Chairman ; "The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , the D . G . M ., Lord Skelmeisdale , and the
rest of the Officers of Grand Lodge , " proposed by Bro . Atkinson ; " The R . W . P . G . M ., M . P ., lhe Earl of Bective , " proposed by Bro . Gibson ; " The I . P . G . M ., Bro . Whitwell , M . P ., and the rest of the Officers of P . G . L . " proposed by Bro . Sp ittal ) , responded to by Bro . Gibson and others ; "The Newly-Installed VV . M . of Lewis Lodge , 872 , Whitehaven , Bro . Bell , " proposed by B'o . Cowman , responded to bv Bro .
Bell ; " The W . M . and P . M . ' s of Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge , 119 , Bro . Paitson , " proposed by Bro . Huddleston , responded to by Bro . Alsop and others ; "The Retiring Blaster of Lodge S 72 , Bro . Cowman , " proposed by the Worshipful Master , responded to by Bro . Cowman ; 'The Past Masters of Lewis Loilge , " proposed by Bro . Alsop , responded to by Bros . Gill , Sp ina ) , and others ;
" T he Installing Masters , Bros . Kenworthy and Gibson , proposed by Bro . Atkinson , responded lo by Bros . Kenworthy and Gibson ; - 'The Newly invested Office is of 872 , " proposed by Iiro . Kenwoithy , responded to bv Bros . Hodgson , Hay , ; : iid others ; " The Vi . iitiug Brethren , " pri . po-cd by Bro , Spittal , responded to by Bros . Barr , Sandwith , Fletcher ( Barrow ) , and Smallwod ( Harrington ); " The
Masonic Charities , " piopo-cd by bro . Barr ; " All Poor and l . Jislies-ed Masons . " proposed by the W . M . LISKEARD . — Saint Martin ' s Lodge , ( No . 310 ) . —The aimi / al meeting of the St . Martin ' s Lotlge took place on Thursday 271 I 1 ult ., St . John ' s Day . The lodge was opened at 4 p . m ., and after the confirmation of the minutes , the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . J . Beaglchole , S . W ., was proceeded with , the ceremony
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being impressively performed by tlie I . P . M ., Bro . John F . Chiltls , P . G . Reg . ; who was supported by the following board of P . M . 's : —R . Hooper . P . M . ; K . Coath , , P . M . ; R . A . Courtney , P . AI ., P . P . G . D . C ; T . White , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . W . Chegwidden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C : VV . Polkinghorne , P . M . 1151 P . P . G . St . l . ; G . Hanus , P . M . 1164 ' , P . G . P . ; S Mitchell , P . M . 6011 , P . P . G . Sul . II .
Pole , W . M . 1164 ; and J . lUwling , W . M . 1 .. 71 . Af . ei the installation the VV . M . appoint ' , d and invested his ofii .-crs for the year , \ i / . : —Bros . J . F . Childs , I . P . M ; W . Nettle , S . W . ; J . Harris , J . VV . ; the Rev . W . Koolces , Chaplain ; T . White , Treasurer ; R . A . Courtney , See . ; () . Colmer , S . D . ; W . Sargent , J . D . ; E . Venning , Organist ; W . Hockeii , D . C . ; I . U . Hill , I . G . ; T . E . Moon , and A .
Heathman , Stewards ; R . 1 ' enwarden , 1 ylcr , Bro . W . Nettle , S . VV ., being unanimously appointed Steward to the C . M . A . Fund . The accounts i . i the Treasurer were passed , and the sum of £ 10 voted to the funds of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for the Widows of Freemasons . During lhe yi ar the lodge had also made grants of £ 10 1 os ., to lhe Roval Masonic Institution for Girls ; £ ( 0 10 s to
the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; tz 2 S . to the C . M . A . Fund ; and £ 30 in reduction of the debt die on the building ; the Saint Martin's Chapter aLo sub cri !_ ing the sum of £ 10 to tlie Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons . At C ) pan . the brethren adjourned io Webb ' s Hotel , and sat down to a Mimpm v . is repast , presided over by the W . M . On the ' remoial of the
cloth the loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to , interspersed with some capital songs aud music , rend : red by tome of the brethren , which id Jed Considerably to the enjoyment of the evening . BEDFORD . —Stuart Lodge ( Ne . ' . 340 ) . —The Christmas meeting of tbis lodge vvas held in the lodge rooms , at the Swan Hotel , Bedford , on VVeancs . lay , the
2 "th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . Rhys V . 'illiams , M . D ., P . A . G . D . C , W . M . ; Cipt . Col'auin , S . VV . Coombs , | . W . ; Rev . C . Brnvton , K . D ., Chap . ; Prior , M . D , P . M ., Treas . ; Aid . Sergeant , P . M , Sec ; Aid . Bull , J . P ., P . M ., Steward : Cookson , P . M ., acting I . P . M . ; Bdloo , P . M ., acting S . D . ; Thody , J . D . ; Caller , i . G . ; and
Rcyr . olds , Tyler ; whilst nm-inijst tlie brethren pre . eat were Bros . H . Young , Allen , Jarvis , Ayres , R . Boughton-Smtlh , and others . A son of a fevnv . r me . uher of the lodge vvas proposed as a joining member , and a resident in the neighbourhood for initi ilion . There being no furihov work , the brethren ailj . iiinitd from labour LJ refreshment , fifteen sitting down to an excellent supper . A pleasant
evening vvas spent , enlivened wilh the c lpital singing of Bros . S . rgeant , Cookson , Alien , Young , and Jarvi ; . SLEAFORD . —St . Botolph ' s Lodge ( No . 5 88 ) . —The installation meeting of this little lod ;; c took place as usual ou St . Jolm ' j day , when the Rev . Bro . W , Lynes , P . G . C attended , and a del nsIn-tiLiag M-isler . The following are the officers appointed : Bros . K . Thorp .-, VV . M . ; W , Stringer , S . VV . ; R . VVildgoose , J . VV . ;
T . | . Tomlinson , P . M ., Secretary ; C . V . Jackson , S D . ; G . Bellamy , J . D . ; A . W . l . imbeil , Organist ; W . Hipkin , I . G . ; and T . Chapman , Ty lc-. Bro ; . Hildred , P . M . 272 , and J . T . Harmaton , Org . 4 ( 19 , were present as vi .-ilors . The baiupict took place at the Bristol Anns after ihe lodge was closed , when the usual Masonic leasts were given , and a pleasant evening vvas spent under tlie pr . sidencv of the nevvly-iustalled W . M .
LAUNCESTON . — Dunheved Lodge ( No . 7 S 9 ) . —The annual meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , 27 th ulr ., at tlie Masonic Hail , l . atmce ton . The VV . M . elect , VV . Bro . Thomas Pomtry Trood , was installed by W . Bro . D . H . W . I lorlock , P . M . and P . G . S . W ., supported by the following board of I . M . ' s : —VV . Bros Rev . G . Ross , P . P . G . C ; J . Hawkins , P . G . I . D . ; C . G .
Archer , P . P . G . S . ; P . F . Simcoe , P . G . S . ; VV . T . Puson , P . P . G . S . ;! ' . Couch , P . M . 7 89 . At me cloe e , f tlie installation Ihe VV . M . invested the following bre'hreii as his officers for tlie ensuing vtar : — VV . Bros . G , Reiss , I . P . M . ; C Parsons . S . W . : li . Trood , J . VV . ; Rev . W . S . Slo ire-Evans , P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; H . M . Harvey , Ticasuur ; J . Hawkins , Secretary ; J . KilUnv , S . D . . VV . Andrew , J . D . ;
T . C . Langdon , I . G . ; P . r . simcoe , Steward to Masonic Charities ; IC . Wilcocks , S . S . ; B . Parsons , J . . ; J . Fid ' er , Tjler . The business being concluded , the brethren adjourned to their diuing-liall , and putookof aa exeeiieal bant ] uet , provided by the custodian , Bro . j . l'iiller . A very p le-asam evening was enjoyed by all . COCKERMOUTH .-Skiddaw Lodge ( No .
1002 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 27 th ult ., there being present Bros . R . Robinson , P . M . and Treasurer , in the chair ; Isaac Evening , S . W . ; Dr . Dodgson , P . M . as J . W . ; T . Bird , S . D . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . ami Sec . ( Freemason ) ; W . Shilton , P . M ., ns I . G . ; W . 11 . Lewthwaitc , P . M . and Org . ; [ as . Black , W . M . elect ; T . C . Robinson , Capt . F .
R . Sewell ; H . Peacock , R . Harriso :, and J . Fearon . The W . M ., in the chair , having read the notice convening the meeting , which was a resolution for the admission of two candidates , Messrs . Thomas Armstrong and John Tovvtrs , they were balloted for , unanimously accepted , and duly initiated into Masonry . The lodge being closed in foim , ; i lodge of instruction was held .
ST . GERMANS . —Lodge Eliot , ( No 1164 ) . — Theannual meeting of this lodg ¦• was held at tlie Masonic Rooms on Thursday , lhe 27 th nil . T ., __ VV . M ., i-l . ct , Bro . Henry Pole , was installed by Iiro . G . Harm's , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst ' ., assisted by Bros-, | . ' | 5 . Kerswill , P . M ., P . P . G S . B ., and lohn ChiUs , VV . M . L . j-lge : io . Al the il ne of the
installation the following brethren were appointed as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . F . S . Hawke , S . W . ; John Oates ,. j . W . ; Gciirge B unes , Treasurer ; William Pctlnick , Secretary ; Fiancis Johns , S . D ; l ! Miard Broad , J . D . ; P . O'Dogherty , I . G . ; ' john Hawke , Tyler ; andS . Johns , Organist . At the close of the lodge the brethren , with many other brethren from Liskeard . Saltash , St .
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could not only boast of being the head of large and increasing numbers , but good men , also ( Applause . ) It was a good sign when they could find nun of rank and opulence who were willing to enrol themselves amongst the Masons , not to benefit themselves , but to benefit others . He thought they were therefore deeplj indebted to noblemen like Lord Bective for coming amongst them , and
thus exemplifying the Grand principles , " Fear God , Honour tlie Queen , Love the Brotherhood . " Bro . Hoodlcss next gave "The R . W . Deputy Prov . Giand Master , Colont 1 Whitwell , M . P ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Past and Present " which he coupled with the names of Bros . Gibson , Kenwoithy , Lemon , Lamonby , Lewthwaitc , G . Gate , and Richardson , all of whom
replied . Bro . Lazonby then proposed the Chairman's health in very complimentary terms , and Bro . Robinson in response proposed the I . P . M ., who likewise returned thanks . The Chairman gave " The Installing Masters , " Bro . Gibson and Kenworthy , who acknowledged the compliment . " The Visiting Brethren , " from Bro . Lemon , elicited replies from Bros . Black , Kirkwood and Recce . Bro .
Kennyworthy proposed "The Newly nominated Officers , " all of whom returned thanks . Bro . Gibson proposed "the Masonio Charities , " and in doing so said that their institutions were a great means of proclaiming to the world a portion of the good Freemasons do . Nothing could come up to their schools , two which were perfection in an educational sense . Then again , a Wigton brother now was reaping the
benefits of the Benevolent Institution in his old days ; and some days since , he ( Bro . Gibson ) had a letter from Bro . Terry , intimating that the papers of the widow of a Whitehaven brother Wrre correct , and her petition would be placed before the committee at their next meeting . The husband of the old lady mentioned was made a Mason in Lodge 119 , Whitehaven , twenty-five years ago ,
and he proved a very zealous Mason , was held in high esteem by thebrethren of his lodge , and for a few years served as Tyler of 119 . Mis widow now kept the rooms of the Masonic Hall , and it was hoped she would be successful in her candidature for the annuity of thi Benevolent Institution . The Prov . Grand Lodge decided to support her at the forthcoming election , and he ( Bro .
Gibson ) hoptd every lodge would also support her . ( Hear , hear . ) They would rcouire to secure her about 800 votes , and the total in the province was about 140 , so that a most strenuous effort would be required . He strongly urgeil on every lodge in the province to follow the example of Sun a . id Sector Lodge , Workington , tl . c members of which had adopted a sislcra , which consisted in
subscribing 2 s . each per month , and so soon as enough money was raised a ballot was taken , and the winning number constituted a life-vote for whatever institution the member who drew it chose to elect . By this means they wrre steadily securing a number of votes , and such system , if carried out , would redound to the credit of any lodge . He added that Bective Lodge , 1 . ^ 32 , Carlisle , was
organising the system . He concluded by saying that Cumberland and Westmorland had hail a good share of the benefits arising from the chaiilics , more than he thought they were justly entitled to . Bro . Recce , of Lodge 9 62 , explained that they had already about 17 votes from the system alluded to , and he added that some members were- giving votes to their wives and eldest sons . Bro .
Carrick , on behalf of Lodge 327 , intimated his willingness to set the scheme floating in his own lodge , and would commence with himself . The Tyler's toast , brought a very enjoyable afternoon to a close about seven o ' clock . Bro . Lewthivaite presided nt the p ianoforte , and songs were contributed by Bros . Carrick , Kirkwood , Lamonby and Black .
BODMIN . —Ono and All Lodge ( N o . 330 ) . — The annual mecti . ig of this lodge was held ou Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Bodmin , when the W . M . elect , W . Bro . W . ROWJ , was installed by the retiring W . M ., W . Bro . T . Hawken , P . G . Steward , in a very able nianmr , supported by the following Board of I . M . ' s : — W . Bros . F . J . Ilcxr , P . P . G . S . W . ; Capt . Colvill ,
P . P . G . S . W ., au I Treasurer ; J . Cuing , P . G . Steward ; . ! Dennis , P . P . G . Steward ; A . C . Sandoe , and F . Parkyr , 8 5 6 , Lostwithiel . At the close ofthe installation the W . M invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Hawken , I . P . M . ; R . Adams , S . W . ; J , G . Vincent , J . W . ; \ V . Colvill , Treasurer ; W . H . Angvvin , Sicretary ; Jones , S . D . ; Trevi-rton , J . D . ; T . H .
Spear , I . G . ; B . G . Derry , D . C . ; H . Jacobs , Org . ; Gatty , S . Stwd . ; J . F . Pagcn , J . Stwd . ; and Carroll , Tyler . W . Bro . Crang , P . M ., was elected Steward of tlie C . M . A . and B . Fund . At 3 o'clock the brethren repaired to Bro . Sandoe ' s , where they partook of the usual banquet . The following brethren from neighbouring lodges were
present 1—Bros . W . F . Parkyn , W . M . 8 3 6 ; W . P . Smith , W . M . elect 8 5 6 ; Martyn , S . W . 1529 ; Cox , S . D . 1529 ; Pearce-, 1329 ; and Wallace , of No . 1 , Cork . After the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were g iven , and heartily responded to , and a very pleasant evening was passed .
MART PORT . —Lodge of Perseverance ( No . 371 ) . —On Friday 28 th ult . the brethren ol Lodgeof Perseverance , 371 , in connection with Whitwell Lodge , 151 , Mark Masters , Iv . Id at the same place , celebrated the Feast of Saint , | Im by a soiree musical .-ami d insante , to which wove invited their wives , daughteis , s-Ut- rs , and SwtclhcarH . Tile festivics were held ill the spacious and well unpointed Masonic Hall , which , in addition to its
conventional decorations , was handsomely embellished with evergreens , flajis , e \ : c . The attendance was very numerous and the lai'diancy of Masonic paraphernalia , was closely rivalVd by tlie handsome costume :, of the ladies . The entertainments opened at halfpast six o'clock with a bountiful and well-served tea , which being cleared away , dancing commenced , whilst at intervals songs and ducts were contributed by several of
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the brethren , and one or two ladies . Dancing however , is not to everyone ' s taste , and those unhappy individuals had ample opportunity to while away the evening in the seductive influence of the " Imperial game of Napoleon . " Ia f icf , tin : whole affair was quite a happy family party , worthy of the festive s .-asou , and the members of tne two lodges at . Viarvpevt
are to be congratulated ami complimented on the u-uccevs if so enjoyable an innovation , in which those " near and dear to them , " can participate the proceedings wound up at about four a . m . with Sir Roger de Covcrley , " This is only the second occasion of the festival , and we trust t ' rat next season it will bc imitated by other lodges in the province of Cumberland and Westmorland . To attempt an (
imumcration of those present would bc both laborious antl invidious , as amongst tlie couple of hundred or so ladies and gentlemen present , not a few might bc overlooked , suffice it to mention , that Bro . J . Smith , Organist of both lodges , and P . P . G . Org ' ., had charge of the musical arrangements whilst Bro . W . Armstrong , P . M . 371 , P . P . G . D . C , was M . C .
HAYLE . —Cornubian Lodge ( No . 450 ) . —The annual festival of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated by the brethren of Cornubian Lodgo 430 , Hayle , on Thursday the 27 th ult . Thelodge was opened about noon by Bro . Gilbert B . Pearce , the W . M ., who proceeded to instal the W . M . elect for the ensuing year , Bro . Wiliiam Husband . In this ceremony he wis assisted by
Bro . N . J . West , P . M . and P . P . G . R ., and supported by Bros . Joyce , W . M . 318 ; T . U . Williams , W . M . 1272 ; and a b / rge number of th :-brethren of the lodge . The newly-installed VV . M . appointed as his officers for the ensuing year Bros . Gilbert B . Pearce , I . P . M . -. H . H . Trevilhick , S . W . ; B . Spray . J . W . ; Rev . George Kennedy , Chaplain ; Frank R . H . irny , Tiviisunr ; John P . Smith ,
P . M ., Secretary ; N . | . West , P \\ L . Director of Ceremonies ; T . Mills , S . D . ; J . * Pnlglase , jun ., J . D . ; L . L . Ross , Organist ; W . J . Jordan , I . G . ; Bros . Baivdcn and Vivian , Stewards ; and Bray , Tiler . The brethren then repaired to the White Hart Hotel , were au cxcel'cnl banquet was provided by the hostess Miss Olver . They were joined by Bro . John Thomas , W . M . ; John 1-cvHng ,
P . M . ; and W . H . Tressider , S . W . 3 89 . Redruth ; W . II . Kinsman , W . M . elect ; Jam ; s Lovell , jn : i ., Secretary No . 121 , Penzance , anil other visiting biethren , the lotal number present bting 64 . The usual loyal antl Masonic 10 ists were ably given and cloqucntli nsponded to , tlie W . M ., Bro . Thomas , 5 8 } , and Bro . Williams , i _ : ; 2 , bo : h making very appropriate remaiks on several subj . cls that just
now are of peculiar interest to Freemasons . The latt r referred to the suggestion made by Freemasons in France uf their desire to expunge from their ceremonials all reference lo tits Deity , and contended that lo do this would be to undermine the foundation on which Freemasonry rests . A most pleasant evening was spent , and it will be remembered as one of the largest and most interesting of
the annual festivals of this most successful and flourishing Lodge . —I Tester n JJoili / Mevatrt / . ' WHITEHAVEN . —Lewis ' Lodgc ( No . 872 ) . — The St . John ' s festival of this lodge vvas held on Wednesday afternoon , the 26 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Dukestreet . There vvas a large at : er . dance of members , as well as brethren from other lodges . The W . M ., Iiro . Cowman ,
opened the lodge , there being also present the following Past Masters , viz ., Bros . W . Gill , Spittal , Atkinson , lluddlcston , Kenworthy , Gibson , Barr , and Sindwith , belonging to Lodges 119 and 872 . Bros . Kc-mvortliy , P . P . G . J . W ., and Gibson , P . G . Sec , were the Installing Masters , and discharged the duties of their respective offices in an admirable manner , 'bo . Thomas Bell , having been duly
installed , nppointci' his ollieers as follows : —Bros . I " . Hodgson , S . W . ; J . Lav , J . W . ; J . Spittal , Treasurer ; R . Twenty man , Secretary ; J . VVintir , S . U . ; J . Jackson , J . D . ; J . Cooper , Organist ; A . Ilaidie , I . G . ; J . Sali > bury , Tyler ; V . P . Baiv ) ins , andT . lillwood , Stewards . Thelodge having been closed in form , the br . thren repaired to tlie banqueting room , where an excellent siread awaited them . The
chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . Bell , suppoited right anil left by P . M . 's of 872 and 1 19 . The following was the toast list : — "The Queen and the Craft , " hy the Chairman ; " The Prinress of Wales and the- rest of the Royal Family , " ly the Chairman ; "The M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Walts , " by the Chairman ; "The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , the D . G . M ., Lord Skelmeisdale , and the
rest of the Officers of Grand Lodge , " proposed by Bro . Atkinson ; " The R . W . P . G . M ., M . P ., lhe Earl of Bective , " proposed by Bro . Gibson ; " The I . P . G . M ., Bro . Whitwell , M . P ., and the rest of the Officers of P . G . L . " proposed by Bro . Sp ittal ) , responded to by Bro . Gibson and others ; "The Newly-Installed VV . M . of Lewis Lodge , 872 , Whitehaven , Bro . Bell , " proposed by B'o . Cowman , responded to bv Bro .
Bell ; " The W . M . and P . M . ' s of Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge , 119 , Bro . Paitson , " proposed by Bro . Huddleston , responded to by Bro . Alsop and others ; "The Retiring Blaster of Lodge S 72 , Bro . Cowman , " proposed by the Worshipful Master , responded to by Bro . Cowman ; 'The Past Masters of Lewis Loilge , " proposed by Bro . Alsop , responded to by Bros . Gill , Sp ina ) , and others ;
" T he Installing Masters , Bros . Kenworthy and Gibson , proposed by Bro . Atkinson , responded lo by Bros . Kenworthy and Gibson ; - 'The Newly invested Office is of 872 , " proposed by Iiro . Kenwoithy , responded to bv Bros . Hodgson , Hay , ; : iid others ; " The Vi . iitiug Brethren , " pri . po-cd by Bro , Spittal , responded to by Bros . Barr , Sandwith , Fletcher ( Barrow ) , and Smallwod ( Harrington ); " The
Masonic Charities , " piopo-cd by bro . Barr ; " All Poor and l . Jislies-ed Masons . " proposed by the W . M . LISKEARD . — Saint Martin ' s Lodge , ( No . 310 ) . —The aimi / al meeting of the St . Martin ' s Lotlge took place on Thursday 271 I 1 ult ., St . John ' s Day . The lodge was opened at 4 p . m ., and after the confirmation of the minutes , the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . J . Beaglchole , S . W ., was proceeded with , the ceremony
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being impressively performed by tlie I . P . M ., Bro . John F . Chiltls , P . G . Reg . ; who was supported by the following board of P . M . 's : —R . Hooper . P . M . ; K . Coath , , P . M . ; R . A . Courtney , P . AI ., P . P . G . D . C ; T . White , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . W . Chegwidden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C : VV . Polkinghorne , P . M . 1151 P . P . G . St . l . ; G . Hanus , P . M . 1164 ' , P . G . P . ; S Mitchell , P . M . 6011 , P . P . G . Sul . II .
Pole , W . M . 1164 ; and J . lUwling , W . M . 1 .. 71 . Af . ei the installation the VV . M . appoint ' , d and invested his ofii .-crs for the year , \ i / . : —Bros . J . F . Childs , I . P . M ; W . Nettle , S . W . ; J . Harris , J . VV . ; the Rev . W . Koolces , Chaplain ; T . White , Treasurer ; R . A . Courtney , See . ; () . Colmer , S . D . ; W . Sargent , J . D . ; E . Venning , Organist ; W . Hockeii , D . C . ; I . U . Hill , I . G . ; T . E . Moon , and A .
Heathman , Stewards ; R . 1 ' enwarden , 1 ylcr , Bro . W . Nettle , S . VV ., being unanimously appointed Steward to the C . M . A . Fund . The accounts i . i the Treasurer were passed , and the sum of £ 10 voted to the funds of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for the Widows of Freemasons . During lhe yi ar the lodge had also made grants of £ 10 1 os ., to lhe Roval Masonic Institution for Girls ; £ ( 0 10 s to
the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; tz 2 S . to the C . M . A . Fund ; and £ 30 in reduction of the debt die on the building ; the Saint Martin's Chapter aLo sub cri !_ ing the sum of £ 10 to tlie Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons . At C ) pan . the brethren adjourned io Webb ' s Hotel , and sat down to a Mimpm v . is repast , presided over by the W . M . On the ' remoial of the
cloth the loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to , interspersed with some capital songs aud music , rend : red by tome of the brethren , which id Jed Considerably to the enjoyment of the evening . BEDFORD . —Stuart Lodge ( Ne . ' . 340 ) . —The Christmas meeting of tbis lodge vvas held in the lodge rooms , at the Swan Hotel , Bedford , on VVeancs . lay , the
2 "th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . Rhys V . 'illiams , M . D ., P . A . G . D . C , W . M . ; Cipt . Col'auin , S . VV . Coombs , | . W . ; Rev . C . Brnvton , K . D ., Chap . ; Prior , M . D , P . M ., Treas . ; Aid . Sergeant , P . M , Sec ; Aid . Bull , J . P ., P . M ., Steward : Cookson , P . M ., acting I . P . M . ; Bdloo , P . M ., acting S . D . ; Thody , J . D . ; Caller , i . G . ; and
Rcyr . olds , Tyler ; whilst nm-inijst tlie brethren pre . eat were Bros . H . Young , Allen , Jarvis , Ayres , R . Boughton-Smtlh , and others . A son of a fevnv . r me . uher of the lodge vvas proposed as a joining member , and a resident in the neighbourhood for initi ilion . There being no furihov work , the brethren ailj . iiinitd from labour LJ refreshment , fifteen sitting down to an excellent supper . A pleasant
evening vvas spent , enlivened wilh the c lpital singing of Bros . S . rgeant , Cookson , Alien , Young , and Jarvi ; . SLEAFORD . —St . Botolph ' s Lodge ( No . 5 88 ) . —The installation meeting of this little lod ;; c took place as usual ou St . Jolm ' j day , when the Rev . Bro . W , Lynes , P . G . C attended , and a del nsIn-tiLiag M-isler . The following are the officers appointed : Bros . K . Thorp .-, VV . M . ; W , Stringer , S . VV . ; R . VVildgoose , J . VV . ;
T . | . Tomlinson , P . M ., Secretary ; C . V . Jackson , S D . ; G . Bellamy , J . D . ; A . W . l . imbeil , Organist ; W . Hipkin , I . G . ; and T . Chapman , Ty lc-. Bro ; . Hildred , P . M . 272 , and J . T . Harmaton , Org . 4 ( 19 , were present as vi .-ilors . The baiupict took place at the Bristol Anns after ihe lodge was closed , when the usual Masonic leasts were given , and a pleasant evening vvas spent under tlie pr . sidencv of the nevvly-iustalled W . M .
LAUNCESTON . — Dunheved Lodge ( No . 7 S 9 ) . —The annual meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , 27 th ulr ., at tlie Masonic Hail , l . atmce ton . The VV . M . elect , VV . Bro . Thomas Pomtry Trood , was installed by W . Bro . D . H . W . I lorlock , P . M . and P . G . S . W ., supported by the following board of I . M . ' s : —VV . Bros Rev . G . Ross , P . P . G . C ; J . Hawkins , P . G . I . D . ; C . G .
Archer , P . P . G . S . ; P . F . Simcoe , P . G . S . ; VV . T . Puson , P . P . G . S . ;! ' . Couch , P . M . 7 89 . At me cloe e , f tlie installation Ihe VV . M . invested the following bre'hreii as his officers for tlie ensuing vtar : — VV . Bros . G , Reiss , I . P . M . ; C Parsons . S . W . : li . Trood , J . VV . ; Rev . W . S . Slo ire-Evans , P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; H . M . Harvey , Ticasuur ; J . Hawkins , Secretary ; J . KilUnv , S . D . . VV . Andrew , J . D . ;
T . C . Langdon , I . G . ; P . r . simcoe , Steward to Masonic Charities ; IC . Wilcocks , S . S . ; B . Parsons , J . . ; J . Fid ' er , Tjler . The business being concluded , the brethren adjourned to their diuing-liall , and putookof aa exeeiieal bant ] uet , provided by the custodian , Bro . j . l'iiller . A very p le-asam evening was enjoyed by all . COCKERMOUTH .-Skiddaw Lodge ( No .
1002 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 27 th ult ., there being present Bros . R . Robinson , P . M . and Treasurer , in the chair ; Isaac Evening , S . W . ; Dr . Dodgson , P . M . as J . W . ; T . Bird , S . D . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . ami Sec . ( Freemason ) ; W . Shilton , P . M ., ns I . G . ; W . 11 . Lewthwaitc , P . M . and Org . ; [ as . Black , W . M . elect ; T . C . Robinson , Capt . F .
R . Sewell ; H . Peacock , R . Harriso :, and J . Fearon . The W . M ., in the chair , having read the notice convening the meeting , which was a resolution for the admission of two candidates , Messrs . Thomas Armstrong and John Tovvtrs , they were balloted for , unanimously accepted , and duly initiated into Masonry . The lodge being closed in foim , ; i lodge of instruction was held .
ST . GERMANS . —Lodge Eliot , ( No 1164 ) . — Theannual meeting of this lodg ¦• was held at tlie Masonic Rooms on Thursday , lhe 27 th nil . T ., __ VV . M ., i-l . ct , Bro . Henry Pole , was installed by Iiro . G . Harm's , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst ' ., assisted by Bros-, | . ' | 5 . Kerswill , P . M ., P . P . G S . B ., and lohn ChiUs , VV . M . L . j-lge : io . Al the il ne of the
installation the following brethren were appointed as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . F . S . Hawke , S . W . ; John Oates ,. j . W . ; Gciirge B unes , Treasurer ; William Pctlnick , Secretary ; Fiancis Johns , S . D ; l ! Miard Broad , J . D . ; P . O'Dogherty , I . G . ; ' john Hawke , Tyler ; andS . Johns , Organist . At the close of the lodge the brethren , with many other brethren from Liskeard . Saltash , St .