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That worthy ancl distinguished brother having acknowledged the compliment , the lodge was closed in due form , and with the usual solemnities . The brethren , in goodly numbers , now adjourned to the Patten Arms Hotel for the banquet . The W . M . took the chair , and was honoured with the presence of an unusually large number of distinguished Masons . Of the banquet we must say that it
was sumptuous in the extreme , and reflected the highest credit upon Bro . and Mrs . Hughes , the worthy host and hostess . The wines were of the choicest vintage . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and we regret that our space does not admit of our
giving them in extenso . We must , however , say , in conclusion , that the most perfect harmony and good fellowship prevailed throughout the entire proceedings , and we desire to offer our congratulations to Bro . Robinson on his attaining- so high an honour—the highest honour it is in the power of any lodge to confer upon any one of its
members . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The members of this lodge assembled at their hall , the Athen .-ieum , on the 29 th ult . for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , and also to celebrate the anniversary of St . John the Evangelist . Bro . Edward Airey , I . P . M ., occupied the Master ' s chair , and there was a numerous
attendance of brethren . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , when Bro . Longman , S . VV . 1051 , was unanimous ' y elected as a joining brother , and Mr . Aldous , professor of music , was initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . An abstract of the balance sheet was afterwards read , which shewed the lodge to be financially in a very prosperous condition . The next business was the installation of Bro .
Thomas Atkinson , S . W ., as Worshipful Master fur the ensuing year , the installation ceremony being veiy ably performed by Bro . Dr . J . D , Moore , P . G . S . B . of England , as Installing Officer . On the conclusion of the ceremony tha Master received the congratulations of the brethren in the usual manner . He then appointed and invested his offices-bearers for the ensuing year , as follows : —Bros . R .
Taylor , S . VV . ; f . Jowitt , J . W . ; James Hatch , 1 reas ; John Hatch , Sec , " ( re-elected ); E . Cardwell , S . D . ; J . McRaith , J . D . ; W . Warbrick , I . G . ; J . J . Croskell , S . S . ; John Atkinson , J . S . ; and John Watson , Tyler ( re-elected ) . The officers were inducted to their several offices by the Installing Officer . On its conclusion , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Dr .
Moore for the able and efficient manner in which he had nducted the installation . After the transaction of some formal business , the lodge closed in pc ^ ce and harmony The brethren then adjourned to the house of Br . i . Sly , the King ' s Arms Hotel , when about forty sat down to an excellent banquet , prepared by tbe worthy host of the establishment . The chair was occupied by the ncvvly-eUcted
VV . M ., and on the removal of thc cloth the usual loyal ancl patriotic toasts were given from the chair , and responded to in the usual manner . The leasts of " The M . W . G . M ., Pro G . M ., and D . G . M . of England , and other Grand Lodge Officers " followed , the latter bcinjr coupled with the name of Bro . Dr . Moore , who responded . Bro . Dr . Moore then gave " The Health of the W orshipful Master , " and in
highly complimentary terms spoke of the manner in which he had filled the lower offices in the lodge . He also impressed upon the Past Masters a more regular attendance at the lodge meetings , contending that nothing could exert a greater sway over the minds of young Masons than the fact that a number of Past Masters , who , themselves had passed through the office , were in their
places obeying the lawful commands ofthe Master . That fact of itself was a very great and important matter , and conduced very materially to the success of a large lodge . The toast was enthusiastically received , ancl the W . M . responded , and in a few well chosen sentences expressed himself conscious of the high honour which had been conferred upon him , and also thanked those Pdst Masters ,
and there were many of them , who had kindly offered their assistance during his year of office , if he should require it . Nothing should be wanting on his part to fulfil the duties of the office satisfactorily to the lodge , and alio cred itably to himself . Bro . Simpson proposed " The Health ofthe Immediate Past Master , " and expressed regret that he had been obliged to remove to the south of England . Bro .
Airey gave " The Health of the S . W . and J . W ., " who duly responded . Bro . Kelland proposed " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary" in highly commendatory terms ; the Chairman , " The Health of the W . M . 's" of the other Masonic lodges in the town ; Bro . King , " The Health of the other Officers ; " the Chairman , " The He ilth of the
Newly Initiate , " Bro . Hall , that of " The Press , " and Bro . Simpon , the Tyler ' s toast , all of which were severally responded to . The brethren separated at an early hour , after having spent a most enjoyable evening . In the course of the evening the piece of plate bequeathed to the lodge by a deceased brother , circulated pretty freely amongst the brethren .
TORQUAY . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 328 ) . — the annual festival was held at the Masonic Hall , on St . lohn ' s-day , Dec . 27 th , for the purpose of installing Bro . , | . Piggott as VV . M . for the ensuing year , when a large number of brethren assembled , including several P . M . ' s from lodges in the surrounding district . Among them were Bros . Warren , W . M . of the Torbay Lodge ; Johnson
W . M . of thc Jordan Lodge ; Goodridge , P . M . ; Murray , P . M . ; Oliver , P . M . ; Law , P . M ., and P . P . G . D . for Herts and Surrey ; Rev . R . Bowden , P . M . and Chaplain 328 ; D . Watson , P . M ., who acted as the Installing Master , and performed the entire ceremony , including the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren , in a most effective and
impressive manner . After the lodge had been closed the hrethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where the annual banquet was served . The VV . M . had as his right hand guest Bro . Sir Lawrence Palk , Bart ., M . P ., lord of the manor ; and as this was the first occasion on which the worth y and honourable baronet had attended a Masonic
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gathering in Torquay he was warmly and fraternally greeted . In responding to the toast of his health , Bro . Sir L . Palk alluded to thc vast antiquity of Freemasonry , records of which are found in every part of thc world , adding that an institution which inculcates universal ' charity and good feeling , and tends to bring men together , is
worthy of all encouragement and support , especially in Torquay . The usual routine of toasts having been duly honoured , and the harmony of the evening promoted by the vocal exertions of several who were present , the brethren separated , looking forward to a successful year under the rule of the new VV . M .
BODMIN . —One and All Lodge ( No . 3 : 50 ) . — This influential lodge in the Province of Cornwall held its annual meeting on the 29 th of December , to instal the W Master for the ensuing yrar . Bro . Capt . Colviil , P . M ., P . P . S . G . Warden of Cornwall , presided as Installing Master . Fifty brethren , including seventeen Past Masters , who formed the Board of Installed Masters , were present
on the occasion . Bro . Crauj , Mayor of Bodmin was duly installed . The VV . Master then invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . Colviil , P . M ., as I . P . M . and Treas . ; Rowe , S . W . ; Hon . C . Agar Robartes , J . W . ; Reek , P . M ., Sec . ; Dr . Adams , S . D . ; Sercoe , J . D . ; Vincent , D . C . ; Jacobs , Org . ; Jones and Trevcrton , Stewards ; O'Ncil , I . G . ; and Carrol , Tyler . A
vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Colviil by acclamation for the admirable manner in which the ceremony of installation had been performed , also for his able services as acting VV . Master during the past year . Prior to the time appointed for the installation of the W . Master elect a lodge of emergency was held , under the emergency clause , to ballot for ai . d initiate Mr . George Hext , second son of
Bro . Hext , P . M . of One and All , 330 , P . P . J . G . Warden of Cornwall . The candidate being a Lewis under age , a dispensation was obtained from the Provincial Grand Master . The eldest son of Bro . Hext was initiated on his coming of age in March last . The pleasing circumstance of having two only sons of so distinguished a brother enrolled with the father as members of the lodge is unique in the
history of the lodge , and highly gratifying to the brethren . The lodge was called off from labour , the brethren repaired to Bro . Past Master Sandoe ' s , Royal Hotel , for refreshment , at 3 pm ., when a sumptuous banquet in celebration of the festival , of St . John the Evangelist awaited them , of which about sixty brethren partook . Visitors from neighing lodges were welcomed as guests in a true Masonic spirit . The usual Masonic toasts were given from the
chair , and ably responded to by the respective brethren to whom the duties were assigned . The proceedings were greatly enlivened by the singing of Bros . Rowe and I lawken , Past and Present Junior Wardens , and other brethren , accompanied by Bro . Jacobs , the talented Oiganist of the lodge , also of St . Petroc ' s Church , Bodmin . A memorable day in the annals of One and All Lodge was brought to a close in " order , harmony ,-and brotherly love . "
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JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 183 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the Freemasons ' Tavern , on the second Tuesday in December last . The chapter was opened at six o ' clock by Comps . Smith , M . E . Z . ; Hammond , 11 . ; Elsam , J . ; Davidge , S . E . ; Wagner , N . ; Robinson , P . S . ; Manders , acting j ist S . ; Horfield , ( Treasurer ); Holbrook , P Z . ; LoewenstarkP . Z .
, Whitley , Walls . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed the M . E . Z . Comp . Smith , exalted Bro . Abraham Stewart , Southern Star . The very arduous , and difficult ritual was completely and most excellently rendered in its beautiful and impressive entirety by the M . E ., who had the able assistance of Comps . Hammond and Elsam , who discharged their duties as Second
and Third Principals in a manner that left nothing to be desired . The junior officers were also well up in their work , and the whole ceremony may be pronounced a success . Comp . Chandler , P . Z . and P . P . G . J . of Wiltshire , visited the chapter , and expessed himself hi ghly pleased at the manner in which the ceremony of exaltation had been conducted . The companions then adjourned to an
excellent banquet . The M . E . gave the usual loyal and R . A . toasts . Comp . Holbrook having been entrusted with the gavel proposed "The Health of the M . E . " in well set terms , in which he stated that the companions of the Jerusalem ought to be proud of so earnest and indefatigable a worker as Comp . Smith , who never allowed an opportunity to slip of being present at their convocations , although
he had sometimes to travel several hundred miles in order to be at his post to discharge the onerous duties of his position . This toast having beeu warmly received , the M . E . responded . In the course of his brief reply Comp . Smith stated that he had the prosperity and the credit of the chapter very much at heart , and he was sorry that he had not more opportunities of personally mixing with the
companions of his mother chapter , but being a resident in the provinces and his business frecmently calling him to the most remote parts of the kingdom , he could only find time to run up to London on the chapter days , and he was very proud to think that his endeavours to further the interests and working of thc chapter were so hi ghly appreciated by thc companions . " The Health of the P . Z . ' s of
the Chapter" was then giv : n and severally replied to by Comps . Holbrook , Hoi field , Loewenstark , and Davidge . In proposing "The Health of the new-exalted Comp . Stewart , " the M . E . hoped that he would never regret having entered the Supreme Degree ; and having heard
that he was a good worker in Craft Masonry , he trust : d that in due time , by attention and perseverance to the mysteries of thc R . A ., Comp . Stewart would fill the chair of First Principal in his mother chapter . Comp . Stewart having acknowledged the toast , the M . E . Z . proposed " The Healths of the Second and Third Principals . " In his
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speech he paid them a very high compliment by stating that the Jerusalem Chapter should be proud of having two so distinguished members of the R . A . and Craft Degrees as Comps . Hammond and Elsam fulfilling the duties of H . and J . They had both held Provincial Grand rank in the Crafl , and the former had but recently been appointed to a high office in the Middlesex G . C . ; and in
conclusion the M . E . stated that it augured well for the future prosperity of the chapter when the reins of government were to be successively held by those energetic and worthy companions . The toast having been honoured , Comps . Hammond and Elsam briefly renlied by thanking the companions , and stating that should iiu . y have the good fortune of being elected in turn by the chapter to the
position of M . E . Z ., they would endeavoui to merit the encomiums that had been passed upon them by thc M . E . that evening . The healths of the Treasurer , S . E ., and junior officers then followed , and were responded to by Comps . Horfield , Davidge , Wagner , Robinson , & Manders . In the intervals Comps . Robinson , Manders , and Walls vocally and dramatically amused the companions ,
who separated at a late hour . I he next convocation will be held on the second Tuesday in February . CHESTER . —Grosvenor Chapter ( No . 721 ) . — Some time ago , at a meeting of the members of this chapter , it was resolved , on the motion of Comp . Gerrard , P . Z ., seconded and supported by Comp . Dennis and Comp . H . Lloyd , P . S . G . W . Cheshire , that a testimonial should be
presented to Comp . R . VV . Worrall , P . Z ., P . Prov . G . S . B ., P . M ., in recognition of his distinguished services while principal officer of the chapter . At a chapter held ou Tuesday evening , the 28 th Dec , Comp . J . M'Evoy , 7 .., presiding , Comp . Worrall was presented with a handsome and valuable gold watch ancl chain , as a testimonial from
the chapter and the Lodge of Independence . At the banquet which followed he was further presented with a gold locket for Mrs . Worrall . The Worshipful Masters elect for Chester Masonic lodges are Bro . G . M'llattie for the Cestrian Lodge , and Bro . J . Cunnah for the Lodge of In . dependence .
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ST . MARK'S LODGE ( No . 1 ) . —The January meeiing of the above lodge was held on Tuesday last at Bro . Goslen ' s Masons' Hall , Basinghall-street . Present : Bros . Dr . Greatrex , as W . M . ; Charles Horsley , S . VV . ; Shepherd , J . W . ; P . M . Holden , VV . E . Newton , Hall , Wilkinson , R . Wentworth Little , Sec . ; H . C . Levander , Treas . ; Thos . Cubitt , P . M . ; Rev . W . B . Church ,
P . M . ; George Kenning , P . M . ; H . A . Dubois , Wm . Stephens , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Greatrex and Smith . Bros . Howe and Simmons were received as joining members . The usual business of the lodge being over , the brethren dined together . Much regret was occasioned by the absence of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Dr . Brette , D . D ., through indisposition .
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KILWINNING . —The Mother Lodge Kilwinning ( No . o ) . —The members of this lodge met on Tuesday , the 2 ist ult ., in their hall , for the purpose of proceeding with the annual election of office-bearers . In the absence of the Grand Master ( Colonel Mure , of Caldwell , M . P . ) , the Substitute Master ( Bro . J . G . Halkett , J . P . ) piesided . There was a large attendance of
the brethren . The following office-bearers were elected forthe ensuing year : —P . G . M ., Col . Mure , of Caldwell ; Depute Master , R . W . Cochran Patrick , of Woodside ; Proxy Master , R . Montgomeiie , M . P . ; Proxy Senior Warden , J . A . Ferguson ; Proxy Junior Warden , J . Tweed ; j . Johnston , S . VV . ; J . Gibson , J . W . ; Revs . W . Lee Ker , J . Syme , and A . Inglis ,
Chaplains ; R . Wylie , Sec . ; J . Whinton , Treas . ; R . Aird , S . D . ; G . Jack , J . D . ; A . II . Rodgers , S . S . ; VV . Pattrson , J . S . ; C . Aitken , I . G . ; J . Melvin , Tyler . In the evening the brethren assembled in the Eglinton Arms Hall to celebrate the festival of St , Thomas , and the lodge was visited by large deputations from the following lodges in the province : —St . John Kilwinning , Kilmarnock
22 ; Navigation , Troon , 86 ; St . Andrew , Irvine , 149 ; St . John , Beith , 157 ; Thistle and Rose , Stevenston ; Blair , Dairy , 290 ; St . Matthew Kilwinning , Dreghorn , 549 . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ancl responded to , and after spending a very happy night , at the usual hour of twelve the lodge was called to labour , and closed in due and ancient form by the S . G . M .
GLASGOW . —Lodge St . John ( No . 3 }) . —The largest meeting of this lodge ever known to have been held was that of Tuesday evening , the 21 st inst ., within their hall at No . 226 , Buchanan-street . The occasion was the election of office-bearers , and the special event of the evening the contest for the chair , for which there were three duly nominated candidates , viz ., Bros . D . JM . Nelson , D . M . ;
Dalziel , Treas . ; and David Home , J . W . So great was the interest taken in the matter , that brethren were qualified to vote were present from distant parts , whilst others turned up who had not been within the lodge for years , and there must have been very close upon 200 present . The lodge having been duly opened by the R . W . M ., Bro . W . Bell , and the minutes of last regular and one emergency meeting read and passed , the chairman called upon the
Secretary ( Bro . J . Dick ) to read thc following note , which he ( the Chairman ) had received from a well-known brother : — " City Chambers , Glasgow , 17 th Dec , 1875 . Wm . Bell , Esq . Dear sir , —The position in which my brethren proposed to place me 1 considered a high mark of honour , and 1 intended carefully to consider if I could accept it with justice to myself and the lodge . My late serious illness , however , incapacitates mc , and compels me to decline the preferred honour . 1 wish success to Masonry in general , and
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That worthy ancl distinguished brother having acknowledged the compliment , the lodge was closed in due form , and with the usual solemnities . The brethren , in goodly numbers , now adjourned to the Patten Arms Hotel for the banquet . The W . M . took the chair , and was honoured with the presence of an unusually large number of distinguished Masons . Of the banquet we must say that it
was sumptuous in the extreme , and reflected the highest credit upon Bro . and Mrs . Hughes , the worthy host and hostess . The wines were of the choicest vintage . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and we regret that our space does not admit of our
giving them in extenso . We must , however , say , in conclusion , that the most perfect harmony and good fellowship prevailed throughout the entire proceedings , and we desire to offer our congratulations to Bro . Robinson on his attaining- so high an honour—the highest honour it is in the power of any lodge to confer upon any one of its
members . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The members of this lodge assembled at their hall , the Athen .-ieum , on the 29 th ult . for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , and also to celebrate the anniversary of St . John the Evangelist . Bro . Edward Airey , I . P . M ., occupied the Master ' s chair , and there was a numerous
attendance of brethren . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , when Bro . Longman , S . VV . 1051 , was unanimous ' y elected as a joining brother , and Mr . Aldous , professor of music , was initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . An abstract of the balance sheet was afterwards read , which shewed the lodge to be financially in a very prosperous condition . The next business was the installation of Bro .
Thomas Atkinson , S . W ., as Worshipful Master fur the ensuing year , the installation ceremony being veiy ably performed by Bro . Dr . J . D , Moore , P . G . S . B . of England , as Installing Officer . On the conclusion of the ceremony tha Master received the congratulations of the brethren in the usual manner . He then appointed and invested his offices-bearers for the ensuing year , as follows : —Bros . R .
Taylor , S . VV . ; f . Jowitt , J . W . ; James Hatch , 1 reas ; John Hatch , Sec , " ( re-elected ); E . Cardwell , S . D . ; J . McRaith , J . D . ; W . Warbrick , I . G . ; J . J . Croskell , S . S . ; John Atkinson , J . S . ; and John Watson , Tyler ( re-elected ) . The officers were inducted to their several offices by the Installing Officer . On its conclusion , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Dr .
Moore for the able and efficient manner in which he had nducted the installation . After the transaction of some formal business , the lodge closed in pc ^ ce and harmony The brethren then adjourned to the house of Br . i . Sly , the King ' s Arms Hotel , when about forty sat down to an excellent banquet , prepared by tbe worthy host of the establishment . The chair was occupied by the ncvvly-eUcted
VV . M ., and on the removal of thc cloth the usual loyal ancl patriotic toasts were given from the chair , and responded to in the usual manner . The leasts of " The M . W . G . M ., Pro G . M ., and D . G . M . of England , and other Grand Lodge Officers " followed , the latter bcinjr coupled with the name of Bro . Dr . Moore , who responded . Bro . Dr . Moore then gave " The Health of the W orshipful Master , " and in
highly complimentary terms spoke of the manner in which he had filled the lower offices in the lodge . He also impressed upon the Past Masters a more regular attendance at the lodge meetings , contending that nothing could exert a greater sway over the minds of young Masons than the fact that a number of Past Masters , who , themselves had passed through the office , were in their
places obeying the lawful commands ofthe Master . That fact of itself was a very great and important matter , and conduced very materially to the success of a large lodge . The toast was enthusiastically received , ancl the W . M . responded , and in a few well chosen sentences expressed himself conscious of the high honour which had been conferred upon him , and also thanked those Pdst Masters ,
and there were many of them , who had kindly offered their assistance during his year of office , if he should require it . Nothing should be wanting on his part to fulfil the duties of the office satisfactorily to the lodge , and alio cred itably to himself . Bro . Simpson proposed " The Health ofthe Immediate Past Master , " and expressed regret that he had been obliged to remove to the south of England . Bro .
Airey gave " The Health of the S . W . and J . W ., " who duly responded . Bro . Kelland proposed " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary" in highly commendatory terms ; the Chairman , " The Health of the W . M . 's" of the other Masonic lodges in the town ; Bro . King , " The Health of the other Officers ; " the Chairman , " The He ilth of the
Newly Initiate , " Bro . Hall , that of " The Press , " and Bro . Simpon , the Tyler ' s toast , all of which were severally responded to . The brethren separated at an early hour , after having spent a most enjoyable evening . In the course of the evening the piece of plate bequeathed to the lodge by a deceased brother , circulated pretty freely amongst the brethren .
TORQUAY . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 328 ) . — the annual festival was held at the Masonic Hall , on St . lohn ' s-day , Dec . 27 th , for the purpose of installing Bro . , | . Piggott as VV . M . for the ensuing year , when a large number of brethren assembled , including several P . M . ' s from lodges in the surrounding district . Among them were Bros . Warren , W . M . of the Torbay Lodge ; Johnson
W . M . of thc Jordan Lodge ; Goodridge , P . M . ; Murray , P . M . ; Oliver , P . M . ; Law , P . M ., and P . P . G . D . for Herts and Surrey ; Rev . R . Bowden , P . M . and Chaplain 328 ; D . Watson , P . M ., who acted as the Installing Master , and performed the entire ceremony , including the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren , in a most effective and
impressive manner . After the lodge had been closed the hrethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where the annual banquet was served . The VV . M . had as his right hand guest Bro . Sir Lawrence Palk , Bart ., M . P ., lord of the manor ; and as this was the first occasion on which the worth y and honourable baronet had attended a Masonic
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gathering in Torquay he was warmly and fraternally greeted . In responding to the toast of his health , Bro . Sir L . Palk alluded to thc vast antiquity of Freemasonry , records of which are found in every part of thc world , adding that an institution which inculcates universal ' charity and good feeling , and tends to bring men together , is
worthy of all encouragement and support , especially in Torquay . The usual routine of toasts having been duly honoured , and the harmony of the evening promoted by the vocal exertions of several who were present , the brethren separated , looking forward to a successful year under the rule of the new VV . M .
BODMIN . —One and All Lodge ( No . 3 : 50 ) . — This influential lodge in the Province of Cornwall held its annual meeting on the 29 th of December , to instal the W Master for the ensuing yrar . Bro . Capt . Colviil , P . M ., P . P . S . G . Warden of Cornwall , presided as Installing Master . Fifty brethren , including seventeen Past Masters , who formed the Board of Installed Masters , were present
on the occasion . Bro . Crauj , Mayor of Bodmin was duly installed . The VV . Master then invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . Colviil , P . M ., as I . P . M . and Treas . ; Rowe , S . W . ; Hon . C . Agar Robartes , J . W . ; Reek , P . M ., Sec . ; Dr . Adams , S . D . ; Sercoe , J . D . ; Vincent , D . C . ; Jacobs , Org . ; Jones and Trevcrton , Stewards ; O'Ncil , I . G . ; and Carrol , Tyler . A
vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Colviil by acclamation for the admirable manner in which the ceremony of installation had been performed , also for his able services as acting VV . Master during the past year . Prior to the time appointed for the installation of the W . Master elect a lodge of emergency was held , under the emergency clause , to ballot for ai . d initiate Mr . George Hext , second son of
Bro . Hext , P . M . of One and All , 330 , P . P . J . G . Warden of Cornwall . The candidate being a Lewis under age , a dispensation was obtained from the Provincial Grand Master . The eldest son of Bro . Hext was initiated on his coming of age in March last . The pleasing circumstance of having two only sons of so distinguished a brother enrolled with the father as members of the lodge is unique in the
history of the lodge , and highly gratifying to the brethren . The lodge was called off from labour , the brethren repaired to Bro . Past Master Sandoe ' s , Royal Hotel , for refreshment , at 3 pm ., when a sumptuous banquet in celebration of the festival , of St . John the Evangelist awaited them , of which about sixty brethren partook . Visitors from neighing lodges were welcomed as guests in a true Masonic spirit . The usual Masonic toasts were given from the
chair , and ably responded to by the respective brethren to whom the duties were assigned . The proceedings were greatly enlivened by the singing of Bros . Rowe and I lawken , Past and Present Junior Wardens , and other brethren , accompanied by Bro . Jacobs , the talented Oiganist of the lodge , also of St . Petroc ' s Church , Bodmin . A memorable day in the annals of One and All Lodge was brought to a close in " order , harmony ,-and brotherly love . "
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JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 183 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the Freemasons ' Tavern , on the second Tuesday in December last . The chapter was opened at six o ' clock by Comps . Smith , M . E . Z . ; Hammond , 11 . ; Elsam , J . ; Davidge , S . E . ; Wagner , N . ; Robinson , P . S . ; Manders , acting j ist S . ; Horfield , ( Treasurer ); Holbrook , P Z . ; LoewenstarkP . Z .
, Whitley , Walls . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed the M . E . Z . Comp . Smith , exalted Bro . Abraham Stewart , Southern Star . The very arduous , and difficult ritual was completely and most excellently rendered in its beautiful and impressive entirety by the M . E ., who had the able assistance of Comps . Hammond and Elsam , who discharged their duties as Second
and Third Principals in a manner that left nothing to be desired . The junior officers were also well up in their work , and the whole ceremony may be pronounced a success . Comp . Chandler , P . Z . and P . P . G . J . of Wiltshire , visited the chapter , and expessed himself hi ghly pleased at the manner in which the ceremony of exaltation had been conducted . The companions then adjourned to an
excellent banquet . The M . E . gave the usual loyal and R . A . toasts . Comp . Holbrook having been entrusted with the gavel proposed "The Health of the M . E . " in well set terms , in which he stated that the companions of the Jerusalem ought to be proud of so earnest and indefatigable a worker as Comp . Smith , who never allowed an opportunity to slip of being present at their convocations , although
he had sometimes to travel several hundred miles in order to be at his post to discharge the onerous duties of his position . This toast having beeu warmly received , the M . E . responded . In the course of his brief reply Comp . Smith stated that he had the prosperity and the credit of the chapter very much at heart , and he was sorry that he had not more opportunities of personally mixing with the
companions of his mother chapter , but being a resident in the provinces and his business frecmently calling him to the most remote parts of the kingdom , he could only find time to run up to London on the chapter days , and he was very proud to think that his endeavours to further the interests and working of thc chapter were so hi ghly appreciated by thc companions . " The Health of the P . Z . ' s of
the Chapter" was then giv : n and severally replied to by Comps . Holbrook , Hoi field , Loewenstark , and Davidge . In proposing "The Health of the new-exalted Comp . Stewart , " the M . E . hoped that he would never regret having entered the Supreme Degree ; and having heard
that he was a good worker in Craft Masonry , he trust : d that in due time , by attention and perseverance to the mysteries of thc R . A ., Comp . Stewart would fill the chair of First Principal in his mother chapter . Comp . Stewart having acknowledged the toast , the M . E . Z . proposed " The Healths of the Second and Third Principals . " In his
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speech he paid them a very high compliment by stating that the Jerusalem Chapter should be proud of having two so distinguished members of the R . A . and Craft Degrees as Comps . Hammond and Elsam fulfilling the duties of H . and J . They had both held Provincial Grand rank in the Crafl , and the former had but recently been appointed to a high office in the Middlesex G . C . ; and in
conclusion the M . E . stated that it augured well for the future prosperity of the chapter when the reins of government were to be successively held by those energetic and worthy companions . The toast having been honoured , Comps . Hammond and Elsam briefly renlied by thanking the companions , and stating that should iiu . y have the good fortune of being elected in turn by the chapter to the
position of M . E . Z ., they would endeavoui to merit the encomiums that had been passed upon them by thc M . E . that evening . The healths of the Treasurer , S . E ., and junior officers then followed , and were responded to by Comps . Horfield , Davidge , Wagner , Robinson , & Manders . In the intervals Comps . Robinson , Manders , and Walls vocally and dramatically amused the companions ,
who separated at a late hour . I he next convocation will be held on the second Tuesday in February . CHESTER . —Grosvenor Chapter ( No . 721 ) . — Some time ago , at a meeting of the members of this chapter , it was resolved , on the motion of Comp . Gerrard , P . Z ., seconded and supported by Comp . Dennis and Comp . H . Lloyd , P . S . G . W . Cheshire , that a testimonial should be
presented to Comp . R . VV . Worrall , P . Z ., P . Prov . G . S . B ., P . M ., in recognition of his distinguished services while principal officer of the chapter . At a chapter held ou Tuesday evening , the 28 th Dec , Comp . J . M'Evoy , 7 .., presiding , Comp . Worrall was presented with a handsome and valuable gold watch ancl chain , as a testimonial from
the chapter and the Lodge of Independence . At the banquet which followed he was further presented with a gold locket for Mrs . Worrall . The Worshipful Masters elect for Chester Masonic lodges are Bro . G . M'llattie for the Cestrian Lodge , and Bro . J . Cunnah for the Lodge of In . dependence .
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ST . MARK'S LODGE ( No . 1 ) . —The January meeiing of the above lodge was held on Tuesday last at Bro . Goslen ' s Masons' Hall , Basinghall-street . Present : Bros . Dr . Greatrex , as W . M . ; Charles Horsley , S . VV . ; Shepherd , J . W . ; P . M . Holden , VV . E . Newton , Hall , Wilkinson , R . Wentworth Little , Sec . ; H . C . Levander , Treas . ; Thos . Cubitt , P . M . ; Rev . W . B . Church ,
P . M . ; George Kenning , P . M . ; H . A . Dubois , Wm . Stephens , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Greatrex and Smith . Bros . Howe and Simmons were received as joining members . The usual business of the lodge being over , the brethren dined together . Much regret was occasioned by the absence of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Dr . Brette , D . D ., through indisposition .
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KILWINNING . —The Mother Lodge Kilwinning ( No . o ) . —The members of this lodge met on Tuesday , the 2 ist ult ., in their hall , for the purpose of proceeding with the annual election of office-bearers . In the absence of the Grand Master ( Colonel Mure , of Caldwell , M . P . ) , the Substitute Master ( Bro . J . G . Halkett , J . P . ) piesided . There was a large attendance of
the brethren . The following office-bearers were elected forthe ensuing year : —P . G . M ., Col . Mure , of Caldwell ; Depute Master , R . W . Cochran Patrick , of Woodside ; Proxy Master , R . Montgomeiie , M . P . ; Proxy Senior Warden , J . A . Ferguson ; Proxy Junior Warden , J . Tweed ; j . Johnston , S . VV . ; J . Gibson , J . W . ; Revs . W . Lee Ker , J . Syme , and A . Inglis ,
Chaplains ; R . Wylie , Sec . ; J . Whinton , Treas . ; R . Aird , S . D . ; G . Jack , J . D . ; A . II . Rodgers , S . S . ; VV . Pattrson , J . S . ; C . Aitken , I . G . ; J . Melvin , Tyler . In the evening the brethren assembled in the Eglinton Arms Hall to celebrate the festival of St , Thomas , and the lodge was visited by large deputations from the following lodges in the province : —St . John Kilwinning , Kilmarnock
22 ; Navigation , Troon , 86 ; St . Andrew , Irvine , 149 ; St . John , Beith , 157 ; Thistle and Rose , Stevenston ; Blair , Dairy , 290 ; St . Matthew Kilwinning , Dreghorn , 549 . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ancl responded to , and after spending a very happy night , at the usual hour of twelve the lodge was called to labour , and closed in due and ancient form by the S . G . M .
GLASGOW . —Lodge St . John ( No . 3 }) . —The largest meeting of this lodge ever known to have been held was that of Tuesday evening , the 21 st inst ., within their hall at No . 226 , Buchanan-street . The occasion was the election of office-bearers , and the special event of the evening the contest for the chair , for which there were three duly nominated candidates , viz ., Bros . D . JM . Nelson , D . M . ;
Dalziel , Treas . ; and David Home , J . W . So great was the interest taken in the matter , that brethren were qualified to vote were present from distant parts , whilst others turned up who had not been within the lodge for years , and there must have been very close upon 200 present . The lodge having been duly opened by the R . W . M ., Bro . W . Bell , and the minutes of last regular and one emergency meeting read and passed , the chairman called upon the
Secretary ( Bro . J . Dick ) to read thc following note , which he ( the Chairman ) had received from a well-known brother : — " City Chambers , Glasgow , 17 th Dec , 1875 . Wm . Bell , Esq . Dear sir , —The position in which my brethren proposed to place me 1 considered a high mark of honour , and 1 intended carefully to consider if I could accept it with justice to myself and the lodge . My late serious illness , however , incapacitates mc , and compels me to decline the preferred honour . 1 wish success to Masonry in general , and