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and invest his officers as follow : W . Bro . Di \ Moore , I . P . M . ; Bros . W . Fleming , S . W . ; E . Airey , J . W . ; James Hatch . Treas . ; Edmund Simpson . Sec . ; W . J . Sly , S . D . ; J . Harrison , J . D . ; R . Taylor , I . G . ; J . Watson , Tyler ; and R . Gregson , Steward . The charsre to the W . M . was delivered bv the

Installing Officer , and those to the Wardens and brethren by Bro . John Hatch , P . M ., who also presented the working tools . After the lodge was closed a number of the brethren adjourned to the house of Bro . Sly ( the King ' s Arms ) , where a suitable ban que : had been provided .

CARLISLE . —Union Lodge , No . 310 . —The members of this lodge met at their rooms , Castle-stree't , on Tuesday se ' nnigbt , for the purpose of installing the W . M . -elect , Bro . John Slack , W . M ., in the chair . After die usual lodge business had been transacted , the W . M .-elect was presented for installation bv

Bros , the Rev . W . Cockctt , P . M ., P . P . G . C , and Thomas Blacklock , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , the ceremony being most ablv and correctly rendered by the retiring W . M ., Bro . John Slack , P . P . G . J . D . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . Court , P . G . P ., as S . W . and

Treasurer ; Jos . Moore , J . W ., Secretary ; Robert Melcalf , S . D . ; Edward Harrison , J . D . ; John Murray , I . G . ; John Barnes , Tyler ; Coo ' -e and Carrtithers , Stewards . At the conclusion of the business the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the Victoria Hotel , where dinner was

provided by Bro . Campbell . The new W . M . presided , supported on his right by Bro . Jos . Iredale , P . D . P . G . M ., and Bro . Moore , and on his loft bv Bro . J . Slack , P . M ., and Bro . Blacklock . The vicechair was taken by Bro . Court , S . W ., supported on his right and left by Bros . Murchie , Dallon . Corbctt ,

and J . Murray . Afler the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given , the W . M . presented to Bro . Slack , on behalf of the brethren , a beautiful P . M . ' s j ? wel , and in course of his remarks said that lie hoped that he might long live to wear it . I ' m . Slack replied in suitable teinis . The jewel , which

was supplied by Bro . George Kenning , Masorvc jeweller , London , bears the following inscription : ' •Presented to Bro . John Slack , P . M ., P . P . G . J . I ') .. by the members of the Union Lodge on the termination of his second year as W . M .. in token of their aopreciatitm and regard . Dec . 261 I 1 , 1 S 71 . " During the evening several excellent songs were sung .

WlGTON . — St . John ' s Lodge , No . 327 . —Wednesday , 27 th ult ., being the annual festival of St . John , was celebrated by the brethren as their sivty-foiirth anniversary . The lodge was opened at high twelve , in the lodge-room , Lion and Lamb Inn , after which Mr . George Stamper , of Lringri : g Bank , received

his first degree in Freemasonrv . Bro . Jami-s Porter , P . M ., P . G . S ., of the St . John ' s Lodge . Wigton , and the Concord Lodge , Preston , occupying the W . M . ' s chair . Bro . Henry Bowes wis then installed as W . M ., Bro . Porter officiating in a masterly miinnc as Installing Master . The W . M . then appointee !

the following officers for the ensuing twelve months : Bros . Shannon , S . W . ; Bowman . J . W . ; Richardson , Treas ; J . Norman Hodgson , Sec : McMcchnn , S . D . ; George Carrick . ( . D . ; and II iwitsnn . jup ., as I . G . Bro . II . R . Daiid is the retiring W . M . At the conclusion of tho business of the lodge , the

brethren , to the number of twenty four , sat down to a banquet prepared by Mrs . Martin , which well deserved the encomiums passed upon it by tho guests . Bro . Lemon , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., occupied tne chair , and Bro . S . Halifax-. P . M .. die vice-chair . The Chairman was supported by Bro- ; . Isaac l '

attmson , J . N . Hodgson , McMedian , and Shannon . The loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received in a tritely Masonic and spirited si vie-. The proceedings of tiie afternoon were of ihe most agreeable and harmonious character ; speech , toast , and song occupying the time for an hour or two after dinner .

_ TORQUAY . — St . John ' s Lodge , No . 32 S . held its six ' v-first anniversary , in the Masonic Il .-iil , on the 27 th u ' t . The lodge ' was opened by W . Hro . Thos . O iver , W . M ., who , after the regular badness of the lodge had been transacted , inlroduvd Hro . D . Watson , the W . M .-elecl . to tin- Iiistnlliiv . ' Maslrr ,

Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . P . G . W . Warwickshire , who had kindly consented to act on the occasion . There was a good attendance of brethren , and the ceremony was rendered hi ghly impressive bv the ab ' e rn inner in which Hro . d ) r . Hopkins conducted it . The newly-installed W . M . then proceeded to invest

the following as his officers for the ensuing ve . tr Bros . Thos . Oliver , I . P . M . ; John I'm ! . S . ' W •T Perrv , J . W .: R-v . R . Bowtkn , P . M ., P . Z .. P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; W . Hearder , Treas . ; Jas . Murray . Sea ; John Chaoman , S . D . : J . C . Parker , | . D . ' ¦ ' C ] ' H . adand , P . M ., DC ; j . II . M org in , '

Onanist-J . Piggott , I . G . ; Henry Day and W . ]•' . Ilinton , Stewards ; W . Cheuricour , Tyler . —At the close of the business , the brethren rciircd and partook of a substantial banquet . W . Hro . D . W . ason . W M in giving the first toast , "The Oueen and the Craft , ' ' referred in sympathetic terms " to the illness under

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which her Majesty had only recently been suffering , and also to the deep anxiety which she must have felt with regard to the illness of H . R . II . the Prince of Wales , and echoed the wish of every true Mason , in desiring for her a long and prosperous reign . The toast having been drunk with honours , the W .

Master next proposed "The better health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , P . G . M . of England , " alluded to the world-wide anxiety which had been expressed with regard to the issue of that serious attack under which his Royal Highness had been suffering ; reminded the brethren how his Royal Highness had

interested himself in promoting ihe interests of the Craft , and concluded by wishing him a speedy restoration t < .- health . The toast was received with musical honours , which were responded to in a manner indicating the deep fraternal sympathy of the brethren . —The usual Masonic toasts having

been given with due honours , the retiring Secretary , Hro . J . Chapman , in responding to the complimentary terms the W . M . had used in proposing his health , reminded the lodge that it was their cooperation , under the benign influence and wise rule of their I . P . M ., Bro . Oliver , which had produced

the success of the past year , and urged the brethren to continue those efforts that hail been crowned with such marked and satisfactory results . Among the items of interest that had transpired during the year , there appeared the result of the Masonic Hall , in February last , which produced a sum of f , v > for

Masonic charities . The income of the lodge had also very much improved , owing lo the brethren having paid up their dues , and thus enabling the lodge to meet all its engagements , and also to assist those noble institutions of charity which had become the brightest ornaments of the Order . In addition

to the regular elforts of the lodge , there had been , cluiing the year , all the necessary arrangements made , and ihe principal part of the funds realised , for tl . e formation of a R . A . chapter in connection with tbe lodge : the chief credit of which was due to Hro . Thomas Oliver ; and which , it was hoped ,

woulel be ready for consecration in February next . The numerical increase was also in keeping with the oilier happy features that had characterised the lodge during the year , there having be-cn added to its list of members onc-lifih of ils present number . One of the most interesting and important items

of expenditure during tiie year was the appropriation of above . £ 40 to . Masonic charities , while a very considerable sum had also been expended in improving the appearance of the lodge . In concluding his remarks with regard to the pa-sent improved condition of Freemasonry in Torquay , ihe retiring

Secretary appealed lo those present to continue their eflorts in die acquirement of knowledge and in the development of ihose grand principles of ihe Order , in the everyday life of all llie members , which could alone eniille them to rank as Freemasons . — " The Visiting Brethren " having been given , and

responded to by Hro . Dr . Hopkins , ami the ollu-r usual toasts disposed of ( in which Bros , ihe Rev R . Howden , T . Perry , J . Paul , J . Greenfield , P . G . S . D ., W . Wreyford , and others look a part , ihe meeting was brought lo a close , after the Tyler had given his toast , by singing the National Anthem .

HYDE , CHESHIRE . —Industry Lolge , No . 3 61 . — On the afic'iioon of Thursday , the 2 Sth ultimo , the brethren of this lodge met at llie Norfolk Arms Hotel to celebrate the fesiival of St . | ohn the Evangelist , and also to instal the W . M .-elect for ihe ensuing year . The loil-e was opened at 3 p . m . by

the W . M ., Hro . Frederick Drinkwater , supporteel by his officers . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Hro . Drinkwater presenicd Hro . John Beech , W . M .-elect , for the benefit of installation , wnich ceremony was most impressively performed by Hro . W . ivne , P . M . 003 . . The

newlvnistalled W . M . appointed his officers , anel thev were invested by Hro . Wayne , as follows : Uros . ' s . N . Brooks , S . W . ; Win . Hen-,- , J . W . ; Wm . Brooke-. Treas . ; B .-nah Cooper , P . M . and P . G . P ., Sec ; G . Ilesketh . S . D . ; Thus . North , J . D . ; Win . Jackson , I . G . ; Jesse Taj lor , Tyler ; Wm . Hill , Assi . Tvler

William Wignal and John Ainswortli , Siewaiels Hearty good wishes were expressed by visiting brethren from several lodges . Business concluded , the lodge was clo-eel with solemn pra > er . —Afar the ceremony , the fesiival banquet took place , which was served in a most excellent manner . The W . M .

presided , Bros . Wayne and Turner supporting him 01 the right , and Bros , ihe J . P . AL , Coopei " anel Capt . Arrowsmhli on the- lel ' l . About sixtv b . ediren were present . Tne usual fo _ , a ! and MasJnic loasts were proposed and duly honoured . A verv efficient

glee party , consisting of Bros . M . Sia ' l'forcl . B . Co-iper , R . T . Bon-den , and J . Cial ' ton , with Bro Kirk as accompanies ! , added much to ihe pleasures of a most enjo . able evening by singing glees , songs , & c , all of whi- . li were well received .

^ KimiKKMlNSTKR . — Hope and Charit y lodfe , AV . 377 . —I ' lii-j lodge celebrated lire annual festival ol St John the Evangelist in the lodge-room at liro . Lloyds , the Lion Hotel , Kidderminster , for the purpose of installing the Worshi pful Master-elect

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Bro . J . P . Wood , and of presenting a testimonial to Bro . J . Fitzgerald , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , consisting of a P . Z . jewel and a purse / 50 , as a maik of esteem and gratitude for his long and disinterested services . The ceremony of installation of the W . M . Bro . J . R . Wood , was very ably performed by Bro . J .

Fitzgerald , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , the Honorary Secretary of the lodge , after which the W . M . proceeded to induct the following brethren as officers for the ensuing twelve months : Bros . W . G . Hopkins , S . W . f B . Woodward , J . W . ; G . Southall , Treas . ; J . Fiizgerald , P . M .. P . P . G . D . C , Hon . Sec . ; Robins ,

Dir . of Cers . ; G . W . Grosvenor , S . D . ; W . Turton , J . D . ; J . Morton , I . G . ; G . J . Meredith , Steward ; II . Jones Tyler . The loelge was then closed in due form , and the brethren proceeded to the excellent banquet provided by Bro . Lloyd , and were highly pleased by the manner in which it was served .

When the cloth was cleared , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M ., who made a special reference to " the health of Brother Albert Edward Prince of Wales , expressing the gratification the lodge felt at his approaching convalescence . The Worshipful Master ' then presented Bro .

Fitzgerald with a purse containing fifty sovereigns and a P . Z . jewel , amidst loud Masonic applause . —Bro . Fitzgerald then rose and said : I can only say I am not deserving of the hig h honour you have this night paid me . Excuse an old man if I refer to \ r . m-c -i . rr , Tlii . fr , n limp whpn we had a diffi-^

J , . . . ^ . . . ^ , w . * . ... w culty in finding sufficient members to keep the lodge together . Tlv-rc was a time when we coulel not find enough members to install a W . M ., and a time when we were not so punctual to time as at present . I had this day tho honour of installing

the thirteenth Master of this lodge , and eleven of those Masters were pupils of my own , and I am happy to say they were all thoroughly imbued with the spirit of Freemasonry . I can only say that if my efforts to benefit the lodge have proved

successful I am proud , but feel , as a Mason , I have only done my duty ; and as long as I live it will be my wish to do all in my power for the benefit of the Craft . 1 only wish 1 had the means to return a similiar present to all the brethren who have subscribed towards this testimonial .

ULVKRSTON ' . — Lodge of Furuess , No . 995 . —The annual meeting of this distinguished lodge took place on tho 27 th of December , at the Masonic Temple , Theatre-street . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Thomas Dodgson , and the minutes of last regular lodge were read and confirmed .

Bro . Reuben , P . S . W ., was then presented for the benefit of installation by P . M . 's Barber and Case . The W . M ., Bro . Thomas Dodgson , then proceeded with the ceremony of installation in such an able , impressive , and correct manner as to elicit the warmest approval of the brethren and visitors

present . The W . M . then nppoin'ed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Roger Dodgson , S . W . ; W . Harrison , J . Sergeant-major Paxton , Sec . ; G . Brockleb .-mk . 'l ' icas . ;) . Posilethwaite . S . D . ; J . Gcldart . | . l ) . ; W . Whiteside , I . G . ; F . Bell , S . S . A . li . Lockett , J . S . ; J . Case , P . M ., D . C . ; J .

Robinson , Tyler . The lodge was called from 1 ibour to refreshment at the Queen's Hotel , where a most sumptuous repast was provided by Bro . Clayton . The room was beautifully decorated for the occasion , and the arrangement of flowers , & c , very pleasing . The W . M . very feelingly referred to

ihe illness of our esteemed P . G . M ., his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . The usual loyal and Masonie toasts were given and responded to . Tnerc were about fifty brethren present , amongst whom were the following visitors : Bros . T . Wylie , P . G . Reg . West Lancashire ; H . Cooke , P . G . Reg .

Cumberland and Westmorland '; Arthur Woodhotise , 310 , P . M . 412 , P . P . G . Purs . Cumberland and Westmorland ; W . Relph , P . M . 1021 ; G . Corafield , P . M . 1225 ; J . S . Ormandy , W . M . 1225 ; John lleald , W . M . and P . M . 730 ; A . Hadlev , 1225 ; W . H . Dawes , F . H . Clarke , R . Stirzaker , and G . Fel ,

1021 ; and others . The musical nrrangemen s were under the direction of Hro . Parker , Organist , assisted liy Bios . Matthes , P . S . W ., J . Harper , and F . Bell , S . S . The bretlncn separated at 10 . 30 p . m . after spending the evening in a truly fraternal and Masonic manner .

ISLE OF , M . w .- / i // w « Lodge , A o . 1004 , —The members of the Craft had a , very successful and enjoyable reunion on Wednesday week , on die occasion of the installation of Bro . Thomas Hundley , S . W ., into the office of W . M . of this lodge for the ensuing year . The members met at

the lodge-rooms , Si . James'Hall , shortly after two o ' clock , when a brother was passed to the second degree , by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Samuel Webb The gavel was then handed to Bro . G . M . Lofthou ? r , P . M ., wlra had consented to officiate r . s Inslallii g

Master ; the duties of S . W . being fulfilled bv Bn . J . A . Blown , P . M ., and of J . W . by Bro . S . Webb . During the installation ceremony , which was adinir ably performed by Bro . Lofthouse , the new W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . G . Heron , S . W . ; J . Lambert , J . W . ; G . M , Lofthouse , Treas .