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masonry a gentleman who had been duly proposed and ballotted for—the work throughout being creditably performed , considering that , to some of the officers , this was the first time they had shared in the work . The lodge was afterwards duly closed , when the brethren reassembled at the Angel Hotel

to partake of a most excellent banquet , under the presidency of the new W . M . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M ., in proposing the usual loyal toasts , remarked on the universal sympathy shown by the nation in general , and the Craft in particular , towards the Queen and the Royal family during the

recent severe illness of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and felt sure that he onl y echoed the sincere wish of the Craft when he hoped that , by the blessing of the G . A . O . T . U ., the Prince might be spared for many long years of usefulness amongst us . After the toasts of " The Oueen " and " the Prince of Wales , " Bro . R . Wylie , P . G . Deacon , sung "God

Save the Queen" and " God Bless the Prince of Wales " insuch a manner as to call forth the warmest applause of the brethren . In replying to the toast of " The Visitors , " Bro . the Rev . J . H . Jukes , P . P . G . Chaplain Herefordshire , expressed the gratification it afforded him at having assisted at the installation of so old a friend as their new W . M . ; that he had come from Hereford for that

sole purpose , and would carry away with him a grateful remembrance of the kindness and hospitality afforded him by the brethren of the Lodge of Sincerity . Many excellent songs were given , and at an early hour the brethren separated , after having spent a most pleasant evening . Much regret was

expressed that the I . P . M ., Bro . Pillain , was unable to be present , on account of his health . Amongst the visitors present were : Bros , the Rev . J . H . Jukes , P . M . 120 , & c . ; Dr . Ridley , P . M . 321 ( I . C . ) , and S . W . 1350 ; Laidlaw , P . M . 216 and P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; M'Kune , P . M . 216 ; Jeffery , 1094 ; & c , & c

HELSTON . — True and Faithful Lodge , No . 31 S . —On Thursday , 25 th ult ., the annual meeting of this lodge was held , when Bro . H . Trcmbath was installed as Worshipful Master by W . Bro . T . N . Curry , P . G . S . D . The W . M . appointed the following as his officers : Bros . Rev . YV . H . Bloxsome ,

S . W . ; R . H . Cade , J . W . ; T . Taylor , P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ( re-elected ) ; J . O . James , P . M ., Sec . ; T Davey , P . M ., D . C . ; Re \\ W . H . Bloxsome , Chap . ; P . G . Hill , P . P . G . R ., Org . ; W . K . Stephens , S . D . ; E . R . Ridington . J . D . ; T . J . [ oyce , I . G . ; and R .

James , Tyler . The brethren of the lodge , joined by several visitors , enjoyed an excellent banquet at the Angel Hotel , which was served in Mrs . Bennett ' s best style . The proceedings were very harmonious and enjoyed by all .

YEOVIL . —Lodge of Brotherly Love , A ' o . 329 . — The annual meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., at the lodgeroom , Three Choughs Hotel , to celebrate the festival of St . John the Evangelist , and to instal the W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was opened

in due form by the V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . Capt . Hy . Bridges , who attended to perform the ceremony of installation . The minutes of the former lodge having been read and confirmed , Bro . the Rev . R . J . F . Thomas , P . G . Chap . England , presented the W . M .-elect , Bro . John Chaffin ' . S . W ., to Bro . Capt .

Bridges for installation , which ceremony , it is needless to say , was performed in a most able and impressive manner . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . John Howe Farley , P . P . A . G . P . and P . S . G . D . Somersetshire , I . P . M . ; William B . Millborne , S . W . ; Win . Cox ,

J . W . ; Rev . R . J . F . Thomas , P . M . and P . G . Chap . England , Chap . ; John Millborne , Treas . ; Henry Raymond , P . M . and P . P . J . G . D . Somersetshire , Sec . ; Charles Parsons , S . D . ; Robert J . Damon , J . D . ; J . W . Nosworthy , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; R . S . Chant , I . G . ; John Hole and Edwin Helliar ,

Stewards ; and James Harvey , Tyler . —Bro . the Rev . R . J . F . Thomas , P . M . and P . G . Chap ., then rose , and proposed in eulogistic terms , " That the hearty thanks of the lodge be recorded to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Farley , for the very able and efficient services he had rendered to the lodge during

his year of office , " which was seconded , and enthusiastically carried . — Bro . Farley , P . M ., acknowledged the compliment in a most suitable reply . — The W . M . then alluded to the very high compliment which the V . W . D . P . G . M . had conferred on them byattending that clay to perform the ceremony

of installation—a compliment which was immediately acknowledged with the fraternal thanks of the brethren present . The sum of £ 10 having been voted in aid of the Yeovil General Hospital , ana £ 5 towards the relief of the suffering poor of the town , the lodge was closed in due form . The

brethren then adjourned to the banquet , provided by Bro . T . Sharland , which , together with the arrangements , were so perfect as to call forth the warmest approbation of the whole party . The loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with the utmost enthusiasm , all the brethren joining heartily in the strains of the National Anthem and

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"God bless the Prince of Wales . " The beautiful singing of Bros . W . Millborne , Raymond , Thomas Sampson , and J . R . Damon contributed largely to the harmony of the evening , especially the latter , whose style was much admired for the tender feeling and pathos with which his selections were

rendered , and altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent . UXIIRIDGE . —Royal Union Lodge , Ac . 3 82 . —The January meeting of this lodge ( the oldest in the province of Middlesex ) was held at the hall in the Chequers on Monday sc ' nnight . Bro . Jaquin ,

W . M .. presided , and the members present were : Bros . W . H . Coulton , I . P . M . ; Coombes . P . M ., Sec ; C . Horsley . P . M . ; Lonsdale , S . W . ; J . L . Coulton , J . W . ; B . Swallow , S . D . ; C . Cloak , J . D . ; Davis , I . G . ; and numerous other brethren and visitors . The W . M . worked the several decrees with much

ability . Bro . Folkeywas raised to the third degree , Bros Pitkin and Jenkins were passed , and Messrs . Raven and Kosner were initiated . At the conclusion of the ceremonies , the election of Master for the ensuing year was proceeded with , and Bro . Lonsdale , S . W .. was unanimously elected to the

office of Master for 1872-3 , his ability as a working Mason having long been appreciated . Bro . Woodward was again elected Treasurer . After the appointment of the Audit Committee , the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a very quiet , but excellent repast at the Chequers' Hotel , which

was supplied by Bro . McPherson . At the conclusion of the banquet , Bro . Charles Horsley . P . M . ( having been deputed for that purpose bylhcW . M ., Bro . Jaquin ) , presented to Pro . W . H . Coulton , Prov . ' G . S . W ., the Immediate P . M . of the lodge , a very beautiful gold watch ; and , in an eulogistic

address , pointed out the distinguished claims of Bro . W . H . Coulton to the gratitude of all the members of the lodge for his untiring devotion to their service during his year of office , for his veryarduous duties , admirably performed , when the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex visited the

Royal Union Lodge last March , and for his revising the whole of the by-laws , in conjunction with Bro . Horsley ; and he ti-istedthat the Great Architect of the Universe would spare him for many a long year , and give him health and strength to wear the gift which lie had so much pleasure in presenting . —After the warm -applause which the remarks of

the presenter had called forth had died away , Bro . W . H . Coullon warmly returned his heartfelt thanks for the munificent gift which had been presented to him , and said , if he had done anything during his term of office for the good of his mother lodge , he was more than amply rewarded by the kind and generous remarks of the presenter , and the fraternal greetings of the brethren .

GLOS . SOP . —Devonshire Lodge , Ao . 625 . —The usual monthly meeting was held at the Norfolk Arms , Glossop , Derbyshire . Amongst those present wc noticed Bros . Bramhall . W . M . ; J . Vcrtegans , P . M ., P . P . G . A . J . D . ; Dawson . S . W . ; D . Davis , J . W . ; Mason , and others . The lodge was attired in mourning through the sudden death of Bro .

Woodhead , printer and proprietor of the " Glossop-dalc Chronicle . " The Master Mason dress was worn , with the usual crape rosettes , supplied by George Kenning , London . The very appropriate lecture was given by Bro . Verlegans , in a most impressive and beautiful manner , and the condolence of the brethren was expressed for the widow and children of our departed brother .

Lovru . —L / ndsey Lodge , No . 712 . — 'Die brethren of this lodge held their Festival of St . John the Evangelist , on Friday , 26 th ult . A goodly number of brethren were present to witness the installation of Bro . Geo . Hy . Porter , P . P . G . O ., as W . M ., whose patient and assiduous study and untiring energy in

the interest of the Craft have , for many years , been the admiration of his fellow-workers . The ceremony of installation was ably performed bv Bro . James Fowler , I . P . M . and P . P . G . Sup . of ' Works . The W . M . selected and invested the following officers : Bros . F . D . Mrtrsden , P . G . Sec , S . W . ; Rev . S .

Pepper , J . W . ; Rev . Gen . Wash . P . P . G . C . Chap . ; E . Locock . I > . P . G . W ., Treas ; J . G . Tupholmc , Sec ; F . Goodhand , S . D . ; W . Oliver , J . D . ; J . Fuller , ' . G . ; Jos . Richardson , Steward ; W . Griffin , P . P . G . D . of C , D . C . and Almoner . After the close of the business the brethren adjourned to a banquet joined by Bro . Richardson , of the Mason ' s Arms

Hotel , in his usual splendid style , and a most friendly evening was spent , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts being given and responded to . A handsome sum was collected by Bro . Locock , P . P . G . W ., after the banquet , to be devoted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for the support of aged Freemasons and their widows .

LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge , No . 724 . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , Hope-streel , Liverpool , on Wednesday , 24 th Jan ., for the purpose of installing Bro . J . F . Jones , the W . M .-elect . There was a numerous attendance of visitors and members , the former consisting of :

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Bros . Jas . Hamcr , P . P . G . Treas . West Lancashire , Installing Master ; J . P . Piatt , P . P . J . G . W . Cheshire ; Thos . Piatt , P . PJ . G . D . Cheshire ; W . Bullev , P . P . J . G . D . Cheshire ; H . James , W . M . 203 ; R . Nelson , P . M . 241 ; H . Pearson , W . M . 249 ; W . J . Sunt , P . M . 823 ; R . H . D . Johnson , P . M . 1094 ; J .

Pemberton , P . M . 1264 ; T . S . Jones , W . M . 1276 ; Bradley , SS 4 ; Ockleston , 241 ; McArthur , 10 S 6 ; C . Leighton , 249 ; Fieldmann , 241 ; Rupell , 419 ; R , Wilson , 43 ; R . W . Holt , Pennington , Taylor , Evans , and Brewer , all of 1276 . The following P . Masters of the Derby Lodge were also present

Bros . Stcdiford , Chesworth , Caine , and Hill , besides many other brethren . Bro . Ward ably presided at the organ . The lodge was opened by Bro . Hill , W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , and the transacting of the ordinary business of the lodge , the W . M . proceeded

to initiate Mr . Robert Crispe into the mysteries of the Craft . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . J . F . Jones took the customary 0 . 13 . A Board of installed Masters was then opened by Bro . Hamer , as W . Installing Master who then proceeded to instal the W . M .-elect in that able and

efficient manner for which this Masonic veteran is so justly celebrated . Bro . Jones having been placed in the chair of K . S ., forthwith proceeded to appoint and invest his officers , viz . : C . H . Hill , I P . M . ; Shortis , S . W . ; McLaren , J . W . ; Cheswonh , Treas . ; Hutchin , Sec ; Ballard , S . D . ; Beckin , J . D . ; Ward

Org . ; Barker , I . G . ; Parker and McSwiney , Stewards . The lodges was then closed down by the new W . M ., and the brethren retired to refreshment . During the course of the proceedings the W . M . in the name of the lodge , presented a gold P . M . jewel to Bro .

Hill , I . P . M ., for his services to the lodge , for which Bro . Hill returned thanks in suitable terms , and after spending a very enjoyable evening the brethren separated in peace and harmony , much pleased with their entertainment both moral and social .

BRIGG . — Ancholmc Lodge , A a . 12 S 2 . — The annual meeting of this lodge took place on Friday , the 19 th ultimo , for the purpose of installing Bro . Decimus Mallei Robbs as W . M . for the ensuing year . After the ceremony of installation , the new W . M . proceed to appoint his officers as follows

Bros . George Nelson , I . P . M . ; Geo . Murris , S . W . ; William Pigott , J . W . ; J . Fryer , Sec . ; H . H . Cave , S . D . ; W . A . Field , J . D . ; and J . 13 . Kirkham , I . G . The usual proclamations and salutes were given in a hearty and impressive manner , the W . M . closing the lodge in the three degrees in a way that promises well for the future working the lodge . The

brethren retired to Bro . Kirkham ' s , where a banquet was laid out for them . Grace was first said by the Chaplain of the lodge ( Bro . the Rev . J . Hodgson ) , who had been invested with his collar of office during the evening . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and after spending a pleasant evening , the biethrcn separated at an early hour .

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PROV . GRAND CHAPTER OF DURHAM . On Tuesday afternoon sc ' nnight , the Provincial Grand Superintendent , Com ]) . John Fawett , held his annual convocation in the Freemasons' Hall , Old Elvet , Durham , when there was a very numerous assemblage of the companions of the Order .

The Chapter was opened shortly afier one o'clock by theM . E . Z . J . Fawcett , assisted by Comp . Anthony Wilkinson , Prov . G . H ., and Comp . W . Brignall , Senior Prov . G . J . Amongst the visitors present was M . E . Comp . Lonsdale M . Cockcroft , Provincial G . Superintendent for the Provinccof Northumberland .

The customary reports having been made from the representatives of the different chapters in the province , the Prov . G . Superintendent congratulated those present on the flourishing condition of this most distinguished branch of the Masonic Order , and strongly exhorted them to persevere in their

efforts to uphold its dignity . He then appointed and invested his officers for the present year as follows : Anthony Wilkinson , J . P ., Prov . G . H . ; J . Morrell , Prov . G . J . ; W . H . Crookes , Prov . G . S . E . ; J . E . McNay . Prov . G . S . N . ; G . Lawson , Prov . G . Pr . Soj . ; D . Clark and T . Nelson , Prov . G . Assistant Sojs . ; Rev . J . Cundill , B . L ., Prov . G . Treas . ; W .

Brignall , jun ., Prov . G . Reg . ; W . A . Malcolm , Prov . G . Sword-bearer ; R . Dixon , Prov . G . Standardbearer ; J . W . Marshall , Piov . G . Org . ; S . J . Wade , Prov . G . Dir . of Ccrs . ; and J . Thompson , Prov . G . Janitor . The Provincial Grand Chapter was then closed in proper form .

WKH AM . —Chapter of Concord , A ' o . 124 . —On Tuesday evening sc ' nnight , the annual meeting of this chapter was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Durham , under the presidency of Comps . W . A . Malcolm , Prov . G . Sword-bearer , M . E . Z . ; C . Rowlandson , H . ; and W . Brignall , jun ., Prov . G . Keg ., J . Several candidates for exaltation were ballotted