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best regard toward the welfare of the lodge . Bro . Leigh , P . M ., also returned thanks . The toast of "The Wardens and other Officers of the Lodge " was suitably acknowledged by Br . J . Oxley Oxland , S . W ., and Bro . E . Northey , J . W ., and the toasts that followed were— " Visiting Brethren ,

and Success to all Sister Lodges , responded to by Bro . the Rev . P . H . Newnham , and " Our Poor and Distressed Brethren . " In proposing the latter toast , the D . G . P . M . of Devon asked for the support of the lodge on behalf of a child of a deceased brother , who was seeking admission into the Orphan Asylum at Stoke . The deceased

was formerl y a member of Metham Lodge , and therefore the case was essentially their own . It was decided that the matter should be considered at the next lodge meeting , but the W . M . and S . W . expressed a strong feeling that an effort should be made to obtain the admission of the child into the Asylum .

ST . IVES . —Tregemm Lodge ( No . 127 a ) . — On Friday the 21 st ult ., this young but flourishing lodge held its annual meeting , when Bro . John Richards , the W . M . Elect , was placed in the chair of K . S ., according to ancient form , by the W . M . Bro . Charles Trevithick , as Installing

Master . The lodge was summoned at high Twelve , at which hour a large number of the brethren presented themselves , as well as many visitors from the neighbouring lodges , especially from the mother lodge , Cornubian , Hayle , 450 . The lodge was opened in the first degree by the

W . M ., assisted by his officers , when the minutes of the last regular lodge and intermediate lodges of Emergency were read and confirmed . The Treasurer , Bro . Dunn , I . P . M ., then presented his accounts , which showed the year then closing to have been a highly prosperous one , upwards of

£ 70 having been added to the funds of the lodge , out of which all existing liabilities were paid , and an appreciable balance left in the Treasurer ' s hands . After sundry congratulations , the lodge was opened in the second degree , when the Installing Master proceeded with his work in such

a way as to leave no doubt that he was equal to the occasion ( which the sequel fully proved ) ; for although a Mason of only two or three years ' standing , we have rarely , if ever , witnessed that impressive ceremony more ably performed . The W . M . then invented the officers , with a few

words of congratulation and encouragement to each : —Bros . C . Trevithick , I . P . M . ; A . R . Harry , S . W . ; J . Wearm , J . W . ; J . B . Jones , Chap . ; J . T . Short , Treas . ; T . B . Williams , Sec ; T . T . lolin , S . D . ; S . Thomas , J . D . ; W . Trevorron , LG . ; H . D . Edwards , O . ; R .

Penberthy , D . of C . ; T . Stevens and M . D . Gyles , Stewards ; J . P . Trevorron , Tyler . Visitors—Bros . Jas . Pool , W . M . 450 ; F . H . Pool , I . P . M . 4 , 50 ; T . G . Greer , 8 . 33 ; G . Hamlyn , 430 ; E . Temby , 450 ; W . H . Thomas , 450 ; M . L . Nicholls , 430 . Bro . Coombe , the retiring J . W .,

P . M . 453 , P . P . G . D ., read some extracts from the minutes of the Old Ship Lodge , formerly held at the Ship Inn , St . Ives , from 1765 to 1780 , which were highly interesting and instructive , as showing that the consumption of " toddy and tobacco at the expense of the lodge , " which seems

from the minutes to be one of the cardinal virtues of the crew of the " Old Ship , " was by no means conducive to keeping her afloat , seeing that she got water-logged in fifteen years . Knill , the first W . M ., whose mausoleum still adorns art adjacent hill top , willed an amount ( in i / O /) of £ 10 , to

establish a " quinquennial celebration and divers charities in the Borough of St . Ives . " A portion of the rejoicings consisted of ten girls , not exceeding ten years of age and natives of the said borough , between the hoars of ten and twelve in the forenoon , dancing on the ground adjoining

the mausoleum . The £ 50 is divided into something like twelve or fourteen portions . ( Considerations of space prevents us giving more copious extracts of this strange bequest ; should , however , any of our readers wish for a copy of In ; document , the writer will be pleased to get

it transcribed , on receipt of the fee the professional writer may charge for the work . The address can be obtained through Bro . Kenning . ) A vote of thanks from the chair , supported by many of the brethren , having been presented to Bro . Coombe , for his excellent paper , the lodge was closed , when the brethren proceeded to Bro .

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Geo . Richards ' , White Hart Hotel , where a sumptuous repast awaited them , to which they did ample justice . After the cloth was removed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were ably given by the W . M . and duly honoured and acknowledged by the brethren . In responding for

the P . G . Officers , Bro . Coombe gave a short but interesting account of the Prov . G . L . of Cornwall , commencing with the year 1752 . Amongst his statements were the following : — "In t / f , 2 there were only five Master Masons in the Province ; the P . G . officers consisted of five only ;

from 1786 to 1839 Sir John St . Aubyn reigned as P . G . M ., occupying the position no less than fifty-three years ; from 1839 to J 844 there was an interregnum of five years , in consequence of no one being at once " able and willing to undertake the management of the work . " ( It is

impossible to give anything like a lengthened report of this interesting and instructive speech , but if he could be induced to put his Masonic facts and data into a pamphlet , many of his brethren would be amused and instructed . ) At length the Tylei ' s toast brought the formal part of the proceedings

to a close . Cigars , eofree , & c , coming on , a pleasant and lively conversation was continued until about nine o ' clock , when the brethren separated in peace and harmony , amid mutual congratulations on the enjoyable day that had been spent .

ACACIA LODGE ( No . 1309 ) . —An emergency meeting of this prosperous and well established lodge was held on Saturday , March 8 th , at the Railway Hotel , Potter ' s Bar , Middlesex . Bro .

John Henry Butten , P . G . Steward , Middlesex , W . M ., opened the lodge . The ballots for the five gentlemen who were candidates for initiation , taken separately were unanimous in favour of their admission . The veteran Bro . Frederick

Walters , P . M . and Sec . in an able and fluent manner raised Bro . H . D . Martin to the third degree . Bro . J . H . Butten , W . M ., then resumed the chair , and in an able , painstaking , and impressive manner initiated Messrs . Coltman and George into the secrets and mysteries of ancient

Freemasonry . He then stated it was his intention , in conjunction with the S . D ., Bro . Richard Limpus , to represent the Lodge as one of its Stewards at the forthcoming Festival of the Girls ' School , to be held on Wednesday , May J 4 th , 1873 . He was promised a liberal support , and

the business of the meeting being ended the lodge was closed . A good banquet followed , which reflected the greatest credit on Bro . Selby , who was , as usual with him , indefatigable in his exertions to please all present , and succeeded , as every one expressed their satisfaction . Bro . R .

Limpus with his friends amused all by the exquisite manner they rendered the splendid music . Their harmony was well appreciated ; all seemed pleased and delighted at their exertions . A few hours having been well and agreeably spent the brethren returned to town . The next meeting

was arranged to be held on Wednesday , April 9 th , at half-past four o ' cloek , p . m . There was a larger number of members present than on any forn . er occasion . The visitors were well represented by Bro . G . A . Taylor , P . M . 217 , who responded for them .

EBURY LODGE . —( No 1348 ) . —On luesday March 23 d , at the Morpeth Arms Hotel , Ponsonby-street , Pimlico , this well established and prosperous lodge held its regular meeting . We were gratified on entering the lodge room to

observe a new organ had been placed there since the last meeting . Bro . G . Stacey , P . M . 209 , and Organist of the " Ebury " Lodge added to the beauties of the ceremonies by the admirable manner he rendered the music . The work

done in efficient style was raising Brothers Bowler , White , and Hooper , to the third degree , passing Brothers Browne , Thomson , Taylor and Buckland to the second degree , and initiating Messrs . J . F . Lowden , and J . Hayes . The initiation fee is raised to seven guineas . A cordial rote of thanks was given to Brother J . Stacey for the

delight he had given to all present , as the Organist . Business being ended , the brethren partook of a cold collation which had been provided by Bro . Palmer with his usual good judgment . The regular toasts were given and responded to . Bro . W . Bourne , W . M . P . M . 749 , presided with his usual well known ability , supported by Bros .

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LAXGTIIOUNE LODGE ( No . J 421 ) . —This young but progressing Lodge held its last regular meeting for the winter session on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Swan Hotel , Stratford , E . The chair was occupied by the W . M . Bro . Charles

Lacey , and the following brethren were present , viz ., Bros . T . Mortlock , I . P . M . ; G . T . W . Mug-Iiston , S . W . ; G . E . Slee , J . W . ; Geo . Levick , Treasurer ; C . W . Ashdown , P . M ., Hon . Sec , R . G . Owen , S . D . ; B . Cundick , J . D . ; Jno . G .

Stevens , D . C ., ; H . Carter , W . S . ; Geo . Hollington , I . G . ; W . Stedman , Tyler ; T . F . Kirby ; W . Grover ; T . J . Barnes ; W . Shearman ; T . Taylor ; R . J . Donovan , and H . N . Taylor . The Lodge was opened in the first degree , and the

minutes of the former meeting having been read and duly confirmed , the lodge was opened in the second degree . Bros . Donovan and Taylor , candidates for the degree of M . M ., having answered the usual questions and retired , the lodge was

opened in the third degree , those brethren readmitted and duly raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason ; the ceremony being ably and impressively rendered by the W . M . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , when two

candidates were proposed for initiation , the W . M . announcing his intention to call a lodge of emergency for thepurposeof initiating those gentlemen , together with the candidate who was unable to attend that evening . The lodge was then closed ,

and the brethren and visitors adjourned to partake of an excellent banquet , which was served in firstrate style by the worthy host , Mr . Morley , and thoroughly enjoyed by all present , and which reflected the highest credit upon the establishment ,

The W . M . presided , and on the removal of the cloth , proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured , the health of the host and hostess being very warmly received . The Tylers' toast brought a most happy and pleasant meeting to a close at n p . m . The visitors

who honoured the lodge with their presence on this occasion were Bros . T . Austin , W . M . 933 ; Brayshaw , W . M . 1076 ; W . A . Thorp , P . M . fo and 1228 ; S . Watkins , P . M . 212 and 1076 ; T . Cohn , S . D . 192 ; Lewis Angell 33 and 1228 ; S . J . Girling , 1000 ; Jno . Rugg , 781 ; T . Fisher , 1228 ; H . B . Mugliston , 1228 ; T . J ohnston , 1000 , and S . H . Rawley , 174 .

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HERTI ' OUD . —Hertford Chapter ( No . 403 ) . — The installation meeting of this clrpter took place on Thursday , March 27 , at the Town Hall , Hertford . The companions present were E . Comps . H . B . Hodges , M . E . Z . ; J . R . Cocks , H . ; H . L . Thomas , / . ; J . Terry , P . Z . ; T . H . Wilson lies ,

P . Z . 404 ; II . C . Finch , P . Z . 404 ; T . Sf farter , S . E . ; L . B . Harvey , S . N . ; H . C . Heard , Prim Soj . ; E . H . Edwards , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; R . T . Andrews , E . A . Simson , J . Lowthin , W . Cutbush , W . Warrener , D . Roberts , and H . T . W . Greene . Bros , the Rev . Lewis Deedes , Prov .

Grand Chaplain , Herts , Chaplain Hertford Lodge 403 ; J . Hargreaves , Cecil Lodge 449 ; J . Livingston , M . D ., Ghidsmuir Lodge 1385 , and Hay ward Edward , 1385 , were exalted . The following Comps . were installed and inducted officers for the ensuing year viz . E . Comps . I .

R . Cocks , M . EZ . ; H . L . Thomas , H . ; H . C . Heard , J . ; H . B . Hodges , I . P . Z . and Treasurer ; S . S . Carter , S . E . ( re-elected ) ; E . A . Simson , S . N . ; R . T . Andrews , Prin . Soj . ; J . Lowthin , ist Asst . Soj . ; D . Roberts , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and T . Wright , Janitor . The whole of the

ceremonies were very carefully conducted and reflected great credit on all engaged . E . Comp . J . Terry acted as Installing Officer . E . Comp . Hodges , I . P . Z . kindly presented the chapter with a charity box and a vote of thanks was accorthd to him . The companions afterwards

partook of a sumptuous dinner , which was well supplied by Mr . E . M . Davis , of the Salisbury Arms Hotel . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . E . Comp . Hodges was presented with a neat gold jewel , which had been subscribed for by the members of the chapter .