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qualities , both as a man and Freemason ; also for the zeal he has shown in the establishment of the lodge as one of its founders . Br . J . AVeaver proposed , seconded by Bro . E . S . Jones , and carried unanimously , that ten guineas be voted to
purchase a Life Governorship of the Girls ' School , thereby making the lodge Governors of all the Charities within twenty months of its consecration . The lodge was then closed and adiourned .
LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held in Freemasons' Hall , Church Institute , Bolton , on Monday , ist July , when there were present Bros . Thos . II . Winder , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Pursuivant , in the chair ; Bros . Pilkington , S . AA .,
Slater , J . AV . ; AValker , S . D . ; Freeman , I . G ., Robinson and Newton , P . M . ' s -, F . A . AVinder , Rutter , E . Ainsworth , and Fielden . The Lodge being opened on the lirst degree , the minutes were confirmed , and the Lodge was then called
from labour to refreshment , after which business was resumed . Bro . Fielden was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by Brother Newton , P . M . The Lodge was then closed , after the reading of a portion of the ancient charges .
LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge ( No . 523 ) . —The Festival and installation meeting of this Lodge took place on Monday , the 24 th June ( St . John ' s Day ) , at Freemasons' Hall , Leicester . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Sculthorpe , AV M ., who was supported by nearly all his officers
and a considerable number of brethren and visitors . The first business was to pass Bro . T . A . AV y kes to the degree of Fellow Craft , and the AV . M . concluded his year of office by performing the ceremony in a very correct and efficient manner . Bro . the Revd . N . Haycroft , D . D ., P .
Prov . G . Chaplain , the AV . M . elect , was then presented for installation , and was duly installed into the chair , according to ancient form . The ceremony was performed in a most efficient manner by Bro . George Toller , jun ., P . M . and Prov . G . Sec . The AV . M . then appointed and
invested the following brethren as officers for the present year ; accompanying each investment with an appropriate address : Bros . AVm . Sculthorpe , l . P . M . ; F . J . Baines , S . AV . ; S . S . Partridge , JAV . ; the Revd . John Spittal , M . A . Chaplain ; AV . B . Smith , P . M ., Treasurer (
reelected ) ; John Y . Thorp , Secretary ; Revd . AV . T . Fry , S . D . ; AV . T . Rowlett , J . D . ; Alfred Sargeant and J . F . Smith , Stewards ; C . Bernbridge and T . Dunn Tylers . —A ' otes of thanks were passed to Bro . Sculthorpe , I . P . M ., for his efficient discharge of the duties of the chair
during the past year , to the Stewards for their valuable services , and to Bro . Toller , for the admirable manner in which he had conducted the ceremony of the installation , the duties of which he had undertaken at an hour ' s notice . A resolution was carried , and ordered to be entered
on the minutes , expressing the regret ol the brethren , on hearing of the indisposition of the esteemed Provincial Grand Master , the R . AV . Bro . AV . Kelly . Other business , including the proposal of two candidates for nutation , having been transacted , the lodge was called from labour
to refreshment , when the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , presided over by the newlyinstalled AV . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bros . Palmer , Crow , Taylor , Rowlett , and AVykes contributed materially to the pleasure of the evening by their
excellent singing , and Bro . Crow , Mus . Hue . Cantab , and Bro . Rowlett , by their skilful performance on the pianoforte and oboe . At thc close of the evening the brethren were recalled from refreshment to labour for a short period , when the lodge was closed , and the members separated in peace and harmony .
MIDDLESEX . HARROW . —Harrow Lodge ( No . 1310 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , 2 nd ult ., at the Railway Hotel , Harrow . — Bro . AV . H . Green , P . G . D . C . Middlesex , AV . M .,
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presided . He was supported by Bros . E . Mallett , as S . AV . ; J . Harrison , ] . AV . J . Coutts , P . G . P ., P . M ., Treasurer , ; F . AValters , P . M ., Sec . ; Captain G . A . Smith , S . D . ; F . Harrison , J . D . ; J . Cox , I . G . ; G . Pymm , l . P . M . ; AV . Smeed , P . M ., P . G . J . AV . ; AV . KippS , T . Brewer , & c . The
visitors were Bros . E . Mallett , I . G . 141 ; T . F . Clarke , 1357 ; & c . The minutes read and confirmed—Ballots unanimous in favour of admission of Bros . G . AVilton , P . M . 171 ; and AV . Kipps , Organist , 79 and 1275 ; as joining members , and Dr . T . T . Thompson , as a candidate
for initation , but professional duties prevented his attendance . The AV . M ., in his usual faultless style , passed Bro . Alfred Butler to the second degree . It was unanimousl y resolved thatthelodge meetings , be altered in 1873 from ist Tuesdays of May , June , July , and August , to April , Slay ,
July , and October . Some candidates were proposed for initation , and the lodge was closed . The next meeting will be held on Tuesday , August 6 th , at four o ' clock p . m . Banquet followed . The toasts were dispensed with . Some < rood sonsrs were sunsr . It was announced that
these members of the lodge were appointed as Provincial Grand Lodge Officers of Middlesex , viz ., Bros . AV . H . Green , AV . M . as P . G . D . C . ; Revd . C . J . Martyn , ( Past Grand Chaplain ) Prov . G . Chaplain , and AV . Smeed , P . M ., Prov . G . l . AV .
LEBANON- LODGE ( NO . 1326 ) . —On Thursday , 20 th ult ., a meeting of this lodge was held at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . Bro . S . AVickens , AV . M ., raised Bro . Montgomery , passed Bros . Craven , Reynolds , Bremerkamp , Gloster , Markctis , and Harris ( 871 ) , and initiated Mr .
AV . Cox , the work of'the several ceremonies being well done . The election of AV . M . for the ensuing year then took place , the choice of the brethren falling upon Bro John T . Moss , Prov . G . Steward , Middlesex , Sec . Bro . F . AValters ,
P . M ., Sec ,, was also elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Bavin , P . M ., Tyler .. A IPast Master ' s jewel , of the value of five guineas was unanimously voted from the lodge funds to the AV . M . The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed . Several visitors were present .
SOUTH AVALES . CARDII-I ' . —Glamorgan Lodge ( No . 36 . )—The annual installation of the AVorshipful Master of this lodge took place at the lodge-room , Royal Arcade , Cardiff , on Monday , being the festival of St . John the Baptist . Bro . Cooper , who has efficiently filled the chair for the past year ,
performed the installation ceremony , and the newly installed Master , Bro . M . J . Almond , P . G . S ., proceeded to invest his officers as follows : •—¦ Senior AVarden , Bro . F . C . Hill ; Junior Warden , Bro . AV . D , Blessley ; Honorary Secretary , Bro . E . C . Hurley ; Senior Deacon , Bro . j .
Bingham ; Junior Deacon , Bro . G . Strina ; Inner Guard , Bro . Charles Cross ; Stewards : J . AVilliams and Sanders . At the close of the lodge a most cordial vote of thanks was given to the retiring AV . M . for the assiduity and zeal with which he had applied
himself to his duties . The installation banquet took place at the Royal Hotel , and was admirably provided by Bro . Tissot . The AV . M ., Bro . Almond , presided , supported by Bros . R . J . Langley , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; S . Nash , P . Prov . G . D . ; E . ( . Thomas , P . Prov . G . D . C . ; E . Robertson
P . Prov . G . D ., J . Cooper , P . Prov . G . D . ; T . Hodge , P . Prov . G . D .. ; and N . B . Calder , all P . M . 'S . No . 36 ; Bros . F . AVarc . P . Prov . G . Reg . and J . llurnian , P . G . D ., P . M ' s ; and S . Weichcrt , P . Prov . G . D . C . AV . M . Bute Lodge ,
No . 9 60 ; Bro . F . P . Atkins , P . G . Organist , & c . Dinner being o \ er , the usual Masonic toasts were proposed and replied to , intermixed with \ ocal and instrumental music , and , altogether , a very pleasant evening was spent .
IRELAND . LARNK . —Roy a I Blue Lodge ( No . 515 ) . - —The members of Lodge 615 met in the Masonic Hall , Lame , on Monday , 24 th ult ., to commemorate the day set apart in memory of St . John , the Patron Saint of their ancient Order . After
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devotional exercises , led by the Worshipful Master , P . M'Gregor , P . M ., the members and their friends , to the number of about forty , sat down to dinner in the large room of the hall . AVhen the cloth had been removed , the Secretary ( Bro . Samuel Magill ) read letters of apology for
nonattendance from Bros . Robert M'Calmont , Thos . S . Dixon , and James M'Calmont , of Belfast . The AVorshi pful Master then gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were heartily received and responded to . Songs and recitations were given at intervals .
BELFAST .- —True Blue Lodge ( No . 272 ) . —The members of True Blue Lodge , with their lady friends , celebrated St . John ' s Day by proceeding to Langford Lodge , the residence of the Hon . A . Pakenham , who granted special permission to visit the private grounds and gardens . After inspecting everything of interest around the place ,
the party assembled for dinner . A number of toasts having been proposed and responded to by the members , a hearty vote of thanks was given to the Hon . A . Pakenham , for his kindness in affording such opportunities for public enjoyment . The party reached home safel y in the eveninsr .
COOKSTOWN .- —Green Lodge ( No . 470 . )—• According to annual custom , the members of this Lodge held their usual dinner in the Stewart Arms Hotel , in this town , on Monday evening . The Brethren appeared in the regalia of the order , several others being present as guests .
About fifty sat down to dinner . Among the gentlemen present were—Bros . Henry AVilson , AV . M . ; AV . J . Thompson , S . AV . ; T . M'Clelland , J . AV . E . J . Hanna , Charles James , S . D . : AV . C . Holmes , J . D . ; James Robinson , Treasurer ; J . M'Dowell , Secretary ; R . Develin , I . G . Among
thc general company and strangers were—Messrs . Noble , D . Smith , Parker , Bates , Gilmor , Ribbons , Rodgers , Smith , Stewart , AVilson , M'Intyre , Graham , M'Clelland , AV . J . Develin , Dunseith , M'Elroy , Henderson , Milne , Graves , & c , & c . The chair was occupied by Bro .
AVilson , the vice-chair b y Bro . Thompson . Grace having been said b y Bro . Wilson , the usual loyal toasts were proposed . Following these the " Three Grand Masters" was proposed , and drunk with much applause . The Chairman then gave the " Health of Sir John Marcus Stewart , "
Provincial Grand Master . The sentiment was acknowledged with respect b y Bro . M'Dowell , Provincial Grand Officer . The " New Officers " was next given , and acknowledged by Bros . AV . ] . Thompson and Thomas M'Clelland ; and "j . M'Dowell , Secretary , returned thanks for the
compliment , and in doing so said he considered that if Masonry progressed in the same ratio for the next ten years as it had done since his connection with it , it would in a short time be the most flourishing lodge in the country . Air . M'Dowell explained the object of Freemasonry ,
showing that it neither recognises politics nor sectarianism . After some other remarks , Mr . M'Dowell concluded b y formally acknowled ging the compliment paid to him in connection with the officers ol" the Lodge 470 . The Chairman next gave the " Past Masters of the Lodge , " which
was acknowledged by Bros . Graham , Robinson , and Devlin . The next toast given was " Our Visiting Brethren , " acknowledged by Bros . Rodgers , Milney , Smith , & c . Dr . Graves then proposed the " I fealth of Bro . AV . J . Thompson . " Mr . Thompson acknowledged the compliment
in a few well-chosen words . In the intervals between the toasts , several songs were given by Messrs . Millar , Devlin , James Henderson , and James Ribbons . The toast of "Our Visitors , not Masons , " was next given , and responded to by -Messrs . Smith , Henderson , Bates , and
Ribbons . The " Healths of Messrs . Rodgers , Devlin , and the host , Mr . Alullan , " were proposed and aptly responded to , after which the company separated . KILREA ( COUNTY DERKY ) . — Star Lodge ( No . 16 ) . —The brethren of this lodge
celebrated their anniversary in the fo'lowmg manner : —The brethren met at their lodge rooms at live , o ' clock p . m ., for the purpose of installing officers for the ensuing six months . The following were the officers installed : —Bros . James Tomb , W . M . ; Joseph M'Cahon , S . W . ; James Browne , J . AV .: Joseph Bamford , Sec . ; James M'Cahon ,
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qualities , both as a man and Freemason ; also for the zeal he has shown in the establishment of the lodge as one of its founders . Br . J . AVeaver proposed , seconded by Bro . E . S . Jones , and carried unanimously , that ten guineas be voted to
purchase a Life Governorship of the Girls ' School , thereby making the lodge Governors of all the Charities within twenty months of its consecration . The lodge was then closed and adiourned .
LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held in Freemasons' Hall , Church Institute , Bolton , on Monday , ist July , when there were present Bros . Thos . II . Winder , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Pursuivant , in the chair ; Bros . Pilkington , S . AA .,
Slater , J . AV . ; AValker , S . D . ; Freeman , I . G ., Robinson and Newton , P . M . ' s -, F . A . AVinder , Rutter , E . Ainsworth , and Fielden . The Lodge being opened on the lirst degree , the minutes were confirmed , and the Lodge was then called
from labour to refreshment , after which business was resumed . Bro . Fielden was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by Brother Newton , P . M . The Lodge was then closed , after the reading of a portion of the ancient charges .
LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge ( No . 523 ) . —The Festival and installation meeting of this Lodge took place on Monday , the 24 th June ( St . John ' s Day ) , at Freemasons' Hall , Leicester . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Sculthorpe , AV M ., who was supported by nearly all his officers
and a considerable number of brethren and visitors . The first business was to pass Bro . T . A . AV y kes to the degree of Fellow Craft , and the AV . M . concluded his year of office by performing the ceremony in a very correct and efficient manner . Bro . the Revd . N . Haycroft , D . D ., P .
Prov . G . Chaplain , the AV . M . elect , was then presented for installation , and was duly installed into the chair , according to ancient form . The ceremony was performed in a most efficient manner by Bro . George Toller , jun ., P . M . and Prov . G . Sec . The AV . M . then appointed and
invested the following brethren as officers for the present year ; accompanying each investment with an appropriate address : Bros . AVm . Sculthorpe , l . P . M . ; F . J . Baines , S . AV . ; S . S . Partridge , JAV . ; the Revd . John Spittal , M . A . Chaplain ; AV . B . Smith , P . M ., Treasurer (
reelected ) ; John Y . Thorp , Secretary ; Revd . AV . T . Fry , S . D . ; AV . T . Rowlett , J . D . ; Alfred Sargeant and J . F . Smith , Stewards ; C . Bernbridge and T . Dunn Tylers . —A ' otes of thanks were passed to Bro . Sculthorpe , I . P . M ., for his efficient discharge of the duties of the chair
during the past year , to the Stewards for their valuable services , and to Bro . Toller , for the admirable manner in which he had conducted the ceremony of the installation , the duties of which he had undertaken at an hour ' s notice . A resolution was carried , and ordered to be entered
on the minutes , expressing the regret ol the brethren , on hearing of the indisposition of the esteemed Provincial Grand Master , the R . AV . Bro . AV . Kelly . Other business , including the proposal of two candidates for nutation , having been transacted , the lodge was called from labour
to refreshment , when the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , presided over by the newlyinstalled AV . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bros . Palmer , Crow , Taylor , Rowlett , and AVykes contributed materially to the pleasure of the evening by their
excellent singing , and Bro . Crow , Mus . Hue . Cantab , and Bro . Rowlett , by their skilful performance on the pianoforte and oboe . At thc close of the evening the brethren were recalled from refreshment to labour for a short period , when the lodge was closed , and the members separated in peace and harmony .
MIDDLESEX . HARROW . —Harrow Lodge ( No . 1310 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , 2 nd ult ., at the Railway Hotel , Harrow . — Bro . AV . H . Green , P . G . D . C . Middlesex , AV . M .,
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presided . He was supported by Bros . E . Mallett , as S . AV . ; J . Harrison , ] . AV . J . Coutts , P . G . P ., P . M ., Treasurer , ; F . AValters , P . M ., Sec . ; Captain G . A . Smith , S . D . ; F . Harrison , J . D . ; J . Cox , I . G . ; G . Pymm , l . P . M . ; AV . Smeed , P . M ., P . G . J . AV . ; AV . KippS , T . Brewer , & c . The
visitors were Bros . E . Mallett , I . G . 141 ; T . F . Clarke , 1357 ; & c . The minutes read and confirmed—Ballots unanimous in favour of admission of Bros . G . AVilton , P . M . 171 ; and AV . Kipps , Organist , 79 and 1275 ; as joining members , and Dr . T . T . Thompson , as a candidate
for initation , but professional duties prevented his attendance . The AV . M ., in his usual faultless style , passed Bro . Alfred Butler to the second degree . It was unanimousl y resolved thatthelodge meetings , be altered in 1873 from ist Tuesdays of May , June , July , and August , to April , Slay ,
July , and October . Some candidates were proposed for initation , and the lodge was closed . The next meeting will be held on Tuesday , August 6 th , at four o ' clock p . m . Banquet followed . The toasts were dispensed with . Some < rood sonsrs were sunsr . It was announced that
these members of the lodge were appointed as Provincial Grand Lodge Officers of Middlesex , viz ., Bros . AV . H . Green , AV . M . as P . G . D . C . ; Revd . C . J . Martyn , ( Past Grand Chaplain ) Prov . G . Chaplain , and AV . Smeed , P . M ., Prov . G . l . AV .
LEBANON- LODGE ( NO . 1326 ) . —On Thursday , 20 th ult ., a meeting of this lodge was held at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . Bro . S . AVickens , AV . M ., raised Bro . Montgomery , passed Bros . Craven , Reynolds , Bremerkamp , Gloster , Markctis , and Harris ( 871 ) , and initiated Mr .
AV . Cox , the work of'the several ceremonies being well done . The election of AV . M . for the ensuing year then took place , the choice of the brethren falling upon Bro John T . Moss , Prov . G . Steward , Middlesex , Sec . Bro . F . AValters ,
P . M ., Sec ,, was also elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Bavin , P . M ., Tyler .. A IPast Master ' s jewel , of the value of five guineas was unanimously voted from the lodge funds to the AV . M . The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed . Several visitors were present .
SOUTH AVALES . CARDII-I ' . —Glamorgan Lodge ( No . 36 . )—The annual installation of the AVorshipful Master of this lodge took place at the lodge-room , Royal Arcade , Cardiff , on Monday , being the festival of St . John the Baptist . Bro . Cooper , who has efficiently filled the chair for the past year ,
performed the installation ceremony , and the newly installed Master , Bro . M . J . Almond , P . G . S ., proceeded to invest his officers as follows : •—¦ Senior AVarden , Bro . F . C . Hill ; Junior Warden , Bro . AV . D , Blessley ; Honorary Secretary , Bro . E . C . Hurley ; Senior Deacon , Bro . j .
Bingham ; Junior Deacon , Bro . G . Strina ; Inner Guard , Bro . Charles Cross ; Stewards : J . AVilliams and Sanders . At the close of the lodge a most cordial vote of thanks was given to the retiring AV . M . for the assiduity and zeal with which he had applied
himself to his duties . The installation banquet took place at the Royal Hotel , and was admirably provided by Bro . Tissot . The AV . M ., Bro . Almond , presided , supported by Bros . R . J . Langley , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; S . Nash , P . Prov . G . D . ; E . ( . Thomas , P . Prov . G . D . C . ; E . Robertson
P . Prov . G . D ., J . Cooper , P . Prov . G . D . ; T . Hodge , P . Prov . G . D .. ; and N . B . Calder , all P . M . 'S . No . 36 ; Bros . F . AVarc . P . Prov . G . Reg . and J . llurnian , P . G . D ., P . M ' s ; and S . Weichcrt , P . Prov . G . D . C . AV . M . Bute Lodge ,
No . 9 60 ; Bro . F . P . Atkins , P . G . Organist , & c . Dinner being o \ er , the usual Masonic toasts were proposed and replied to , intermixed with \ ocal and instrumental music , and , altogether , a very pleasant evening was spent .
IRELAND . LARNK . —Roy a I Blue Lodge ( No . 515 ) . - —The members of Lodge 615 met in the Masonic Hall , Lame , on Monday , 24 th ult ., to commemorate the day set apart in memory of St . John , the Patron Saint of their ancient Order . After
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devotional exercises , led by the Worshipful Master , P . M'Gregor , P . M ., the members and their friends , to the number of about forty , sat down to dinner in the large room of the hall . AVhen the cloth had been removed , the Secretary ( Bro . Samuel Magill ) read letters of apology for
nonattendance from Bros . Robert M'Calmont , Thos . S . Dixon , and James M'Calmont , of Belfast . The AVorshi pful Master then gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were heartily received and responded to . Songs and recitations were given at intervals .
BELFAST .- —True Blue Lodge ( No . 272 ) . —The members of True Blue Lodge , with their lady friends , celebrated St . John ' s Day by proceeding to Langford Lodge , the residence of the Hon . A . Pakenham , who granted special permission to visit the private grounds and gardens . After inspecting everything of interest around the place ,
the party assembled for dinner . A number of toasts having been proposed and responded to by the members , a hearty vote of thanks was given to the Hon . A . Pakenham , for his kindness in affording such opportunities for public enjoyment . The party reached home safel y in the eveninsr .
COOKSTOWN .- —Green Lodge ( No . 470 . )—• According to annual custom , the members of this Lodge held their usual dinner in the Stewart Arms Hotel , in this town , on Monday evening . The Brethren appeared in the regalia of the order , several others being present as guests .
About fifty sat down to dinner . Among the gentlemen present were—Bros . Henry AVilson , AV . M . ; AV . J . Thompson , S . AV . ; T . M'Clelland , J . AV . E . J . Hanna , Charles James , S . D . : AV . C . Holmes , J . D . ; James Robinson , Treasurer ; J . M'Dowell , Secretary ; R . Develin , I . G . Among
thc general company and strangers were—Messrs . Noble , D . Smith , Parker , Bates , Gilmor , Ribbons , Rodgers , Smith , Stewart , AVilson , M'Intyre , Graham , M'Clelland , AV . J . Develin , Dunseith , M'Elroy , Henderson , Milne , Graves , & c , & c . The chair was occupied by Bro .
AVilson , the vice-chair b y Bro . Thompson . Grace having been said b y Bro . Wilson , the usual loyal toasts were proposed . Following these the " Three Grand Masters" was proposed , and drunk with much applause . The Chairman then gave the " Health of Sir John Marcus Stewart , "
Provincial Grand Master . The sentiment was acknowledged with respect b y Bro . M'Dowell , Provincial Grand Officer . The " New Officers " was next given , and acknowledged by Bros . AV . ] . Thompson and Thomas M'Clelland ; and "j . M'Dowell , Secretary , returned thanks for the
compliment , and in doing so said he considered that if Masonry progressed in the same ratio for the next ten years as it had done since his connection with it , it would in a short time be the most flourishing lodge in the country . Air . M'Dowell explained the object of Freemasonry ,
showing that it neither recognises politics nor sectarianism . After some other remarks , Mr . M'Dowell concluded b y formally acknowled ging the compliment paid to him in connection with the officers ol" the Lodge 470 . The Chairman next gave the " Past Masters of the Lodge , " which
was acknowledged by Bros . Graham , Robinson , and Devlin . The next toast given was " Our Visiting Brethren , " acknowledged by Bros . Rodgers , Milney , Smith , & c . Dr . Graves then proposed the " I fealth of Bro . AV . J . Thompson . " Mr . Thompson acknowledged the compliment
in a few well-chosen words . In the intervals between the toasts , several songs were given by Messrs . Millar , Devlin , James Henderson , and James Ribbons . The toast of "Our Visitors , not Masons , " was next given , and responded to by -Messrs . Smith , Henderson , Bates , and
Ribbons . The " Healths of Messrs . Rodgers , Devlin , and the host , Mr . Alullan , " were proposed and aptly responded to , after which the company separated . KILREA ( COUNTY DERKY ) . — Star Lodge ( No . 16 ) . —The brethren of this lodge
celebrated their anniversary in the fo'lowmg manner : —The brethren met at their lodge rooms at live , o ' clock p . m ., for the purpose of installing officers for the ensuing six months . The following were the officers installed : —Bros . James Tomb , W . M . ; Joseph M'Cahon , S . W . ; James Browne , J . AV .: Joseph Bamford , Sec . ; James M'Cahon ,