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been proposed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren separated . NEWBURY . —Lodge of Hope , No . 574 . —The first regular lodge after the installation of Bro . W . H . Cave , P . M ., P . G . R ., as W . M . for the year ensuing , was held on the evening of Friday , the 4 th inst , in the Council Chamber , when there was a good attendance of officers and brethren .

Bro . the Rev . H . Barton was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . A vote of thanks was presented to the W . M ., for having generously purchased a handsome carpet for use in the lodge . Bro . A , Burns was appointed Steward ofthe lodge , and Bro . J . Banco , J . D ., consented to represent the lodge as Steward , at the Girls' School festival , in May next . The brethren resolved to purchase the

lithographic views of the Boys' and Girls' Schools , published by Messrs . Lewis and Mason , Worship-street , in aid of the funds of those charities . It was also decided that THE FREEMASON newspaper should be taken regularly at the cost of the lodge . Four gentlemen of the neighbourhood were proposed as members , and one or two brethren were likewise proposed as joining members . The

lodge was then closed in due form . SEACOMBE , CHESHIRE . —CombennereLodge , No . 609 . — The annual meeting of this lodge took place at the Seacombe Hotel , on Thursday , January 13 th , for the installation of Bro . Thos . R . Shaw , the W . M . -elect , and the appointment of officers for the ensuing year . Tiie ceremony of installation was performed in a most efficient

manner by Bro . W . Wade , P . M ., P . P . C . P ., Cheshire . The W . M . appointed his officers , as follows : —Bros . Joseph Tillitoe , P . G . S .. S . W . ; Walter Theobald , J . W . and Treasurer ; J . Hadden , S . D . ; W . Smith , J . D . ; W . T . Barry , and J . Collom , Stewards ; II . Fitherington , I . G . ; J . W . Howell , Secretary and Organist ; Roberts , Tyler . After which the brethren retired for refreshment ,

and most excellent provision had been made for them by the worthy host , Bro . Stokes . The usual formal toasts having been given , the health ofthe W . M . was proposed by I . P . M . Bro . H . Davis , in a neat and appropriate speech , which was ably responded to by the W . M ., the

evening was enlivened by some excellent songs by the musical brethren . The lodge-room was then closed in due form and harmony , and the brethren separated . Visiting brethren : Bros . II . Bulley , P . G . J . W ., Cheshire ; J . Piatt , P . P . G . J . W ., Cheshire ; J . Lea , P . M ., 605 ; & c ., & c .

WESTMORLAND . —Underley Lodge , No . 1074 . — The installation of the W . M . for the ensuing year , took place at Kirkby Lonsdale , on Friday the 28 th ult . The election having fallen on Bro . Wm . Dodd , P . G . S ., and S . W ., he was duly presented by Bro . Busher , P . G . S . B ., P . P . G . S . W ., & c , & c , who prefaced the presentation with a few appropriate remarks on Bro . Dodd ' s Masonic career .

Bro . Davis , W . M ., gave up the chair lo Bro . Capt . Molt , P . P . G . S . D ., of W . L ., who officiated as installing officer with his usual skill . Bro . Dodd invested his officers as follows , viz : —Bros . Davis , I . P . M . ; Win . fames , S . W . ; Rev . IL Hare , P . P . G . C , J . W . ; R . McSrphct , Sec . ; Thos . Wearing , S . D . ; Fastham , J . D . ; j . Atkinson , I . G . ; Thos . Anderson , Tyler . Bro . Wm . Smith , beiw

a candidate for the second degree , the newly-installed W . M . very efficiently passed him thereto . Tlie consideration ofthe reduction ofthe lodge fees and subscriptions in accordance with a notice to that eflect on the circular , was then proceeded with , and on the motion ofthe W . M ., supported by Bro . Busher , they were reduced accordingly to the sums previously agreed on . The proposal of a

candidate concluded the business , and the lodge was closed with solemn prayer . The brethren afterwards assembled at the Royal Hotel at a banquet , to celebrate the festival of St . John , under the presidency of the W . M ., when a thoroughly fraternal evening was spent . DOVER —Corinthian Lodge , No . 120 S . — On Monday , January 17 th , at the regular meeting of this lodge at the

Royal Hotel , Dover ( Bro . Adainson ' sJ Bro . George Neall was unanimously elected W . M ., by a very large meeting of the brethren , after the business of tlie lodge was over , the brethren adjourned for refreshment , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a very pleasant evening was spent . The installation is fixed for Monday , Feb . 28 th , the business of the regular lodge night , Feb . 21 st , being thought too much for one day .

DOUGLAS , ISLE OF MAN . —Tynwald Lodge , 2 X 0 . 1242 . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , St . James' Hall , ' on Wednesday evening last week , when there were present Bros . Jolmjoshua Harwood , W . M . ; Elwood Tibbits , I . P . M . ; James Adams , B . A ., S . W . ; George Robinson , J . W . ; W . H . Farrah , Secretary ; Rev . II . A . Burrows , Chaplain ;

R . Jackson , S . D . ; T . Cowley , J . D . ; R . Whiteside , I . G ., & c , & c ., and several visitors . The brethren having assembled and the lodge being opened in the fust degree , the Secretary read the minutes of the last regular lodge and a lodge of emergency , both of which were unanimously confirmed . The W . M . then initiated two candidates , the ceremony being performed in a very impressive manner ; the lecture on the tracing-board was given by the I . P . M ., and the charge by the Chaplain .

The W . M . then informed the brethren he had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to present a handsome gold Past Master ' s Jewel to Bro . Elwood Tibbits , as "a token of esteem and of Masonic proficiency ; " he , the W . M ., felt confident that the whole of the brethren united with him in wishing Bro . Tibbits long life to wear it . Bro . Tibbits having thanked the brethren for their very handsome present , the lodge was closed down in ancient form and adjourned .

SCOTLAND . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF GALLOWAV . A meeting was held in the lodge-room , Kirkcudbright , on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., for the purpose of installing Bro . G . R , Harriott , of Killicmorc Lodge , Wigtownshire ,

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as Deputy Provincial Grand Master for Galloway . We may mention that this ceremony would have taken place at the meeting in February last , but in consequence of a family bereavement Captain Harriot was unable to attend . —Bro . Cranstoun , as S . W . ofthe P . G . L ., occupied the chair , and opened it in the first degree . Bro . D . M'Lellan , Sec . P . G . L ., read the minutes of last meeting , at which

the other commissioned office-bearers were duly installed by Bro . Lauderdale Maitland , of Eccles . —Bro . Cranstoun read the authority from the Earl of Stair to appoint Capt . Harriott as Deputy Master , who was then introduced by the Deacons to the members of the lodges , and took the oath defi'dele . —The D . P . G . M . having taken the chair , stated there were several propositions to lay before the

brethren , which were all unanimously agreed to—2 s . od . per annum to be paid by members ofthe Provincial Grand Lodge , and 5 s . from each lodge in the province . The time for meeting quarterly was agreed to be two weeks before the meetings of the Grand Lodge , and the place of meeting to be in the lodge-room , Kircudbright . Minor

questions were remitted to a committee , to be composed of the P . G . L . office-bearers and Masters and W ardens of sister lodges in the province . The sederunt was then taken : —Pros . G . R . Harriott , D . P . G . M . for Wigtownshire and Stewartry of Kirkcudbright ; J . Cranstoun , P . S . G . W . ; James Slater , P . G . J . W . ; D . M'Lellan , P . G . S . ; J . Bruce , P . G . Treas . ; A . M'Kinly Millman ,

P . G . S . D . ; W . Bell , P . G . J . D . ; James Clark , P . G . I . G . ; J . Livingston , T . ; Martin , Rae , Armstrong , Hannay , & c . Bro . Maxwell , Treas . St . John ' s Lodge , Castle Douglas , No . 18 9 , was present . After the business was finished the party adjourned to dinner in the Royal Hotel . Captain Harriott occupied the chair , and Bro . Cranstoun , Rector of the Academy , officiated as Croupier . Afler a first-class

dinner , the chairman gave lhe Holy Lodge of St . John , " followed by the health of "The Queen , " "The Prince Steward of Scotland , " " Masonry all over the World , " "The Three Grand Lodges of Scotland , England , and Ireland , coupled with the health of the Earl of Dalhousie , a most enthusiastic Mason . " The health of the " Earl of Stair" was next proposed , and drank with all

honours . —Bro . Cranstoun next proposed the health ofthe " Chairman , " and in doing so referred to the great interest he ( the chairman ) had always taken in Masonry in Galloway , where he had assisted in resuscitating a number of lodges . He wished him long life and prosperity . ( The toast was drank with Galloway honours . )—Captain Harriott returned thanks in suitable terms . The following

toasts were then given , " Lieut .-Col . Laurie , " "Success to St . Cuthbert ' s ' Lodge , No . 41 , and St . John ' s , Castle Douglas , No . 1 S 9 , " " Bro . Blacklev , Junior Warden ofthe P . G . L ., "" Bro . D . M'Lellan , Sec . P . G . L ., " "Bro . Bruce , Treas . P . G . L ., " and "Bro . James Clark , as R . W . M . of St . Cuthbcrt ' s Lodge . " Several songs were sang during the evening , which was spent very pleasantly .

GLASGOW . —SI . Mango Lodge , No . 27 . —The 14 S 1 I 1 anniversary festival of the members of this lodge was lately held in the Tontine Hotel . The proceedings opened with an Assembly , dancing being commenced at seven o ' clock , and continued with spirit for about three hours . Soon after ten o ' clock supper was served in a small hall adjoining . Bro . John Scott , R . W . M . of the

lodge , presided , supported by Bros . M'Taggart , Sinclair , Lochhcad , Morrison , Cowan , & c . The duties of Croupier , were discharged by Bro . W . B . Paterson , who was supported by Bros . Sloan , Hamilton , Ewing , Lilsler , Ramsay , Dalrymple , & e . After supper , the toasts of " The Queen and the Craft , " " Uro . the Prince of Wales , and other members of the Royal Familv , " "The three

Grand Lodges , ami "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , " were given by the chairman and duly honoured . —In acknowledging the last-named toast , Bro . M'Taggart remarked that the Provincial Grand Lodge of this important province , was al present able to vie in wealth , power , and willingness lo do good with the Grand Lodge of Scotland itself . In token ofthe latter attribute ,

he mentioned the fact lhat it had last year given away in casual charily , £ 120 , a sum greater than that disbursed in the same way by the Grand Lodge of Scotland , which had a sunk fund of , £ 6000 . The speaker then referred to the proposal originating with the late Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Spiers , and now taken up by his successor , Bro . Montgomerie NciLon , for erecting a Masonic Hall

in Glasgow , worthy alike of the craft and of the city . What the Masons had lo do , was , in his ( die speaker ' s ) opinion , to build a palace lhat would look well in this age , and be a credit to Glasgow in all time to come . The project was in right hands , and he believed lhat before two years had passed over thoir heads ihey would see such a hall . — " Past Office-bearers of the Lodge , St .

Mungo , " was then given in a humorous address by the Croupier , coupled with lhe name of Bro . M'Taggart , whom he characterised as a faithful and worthy member of the lodge , who had never left a duty undone during the three years of his office as Master . —Bro . M'Taggart briefly replied , acknowledging , in the course of his remarks , the value of the co-operation he had received

during his term of office from such worthy and esteemed office-bearers ns Bro . Sinclair , Treasurer , nnd Bro . Pringle , their late Secretary . — "The Visiting Brethren , " given by Bro . Sinclair , anil responded to by Bro . Dalrymple , and "The Ladies , " proposed by Bro . Cowan , and replied to , on behalf of his fair clients , by lhe Croupier , exhausted a programme , which , under the

circumstances , was commendably brief . The Chairman then pronounced "Happy to meet , " & c ., and after a vote of thanks for the efficient discharge of his duties on this occasion had been awarded , on the motion of the Croupier , declared the proceedings so far to be concluded . An adjournment was then made to the ball-room , where dancing was resumed , and kept up with spirit for about a couple of hours longer . GLASGOW . —Lodge Garthland St , Winnoch , No , 205 .

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—The brethren of the Lodge Garthland St . Winnoch , No . 205 , met on Friday evening last week , in the hall of the Eagle Inn , ( Bro . Robertson ' s ) , Lochwinnoch , to celebrate their annual festival . The above lodge received its charter of erection from the Grand Lodge of Scotland upwards of seventy years ago ( the date being 6 th August , 1799 ) and is now in good health and working order ,

although previous to about four years ago no meetings for election of office-bearers or initiation of candidates had been held for a good many years The lodge is now revived by the exertions of some of the old members , assisted by brethren of other lodges residing in the village ; and their labours have been well rewarded by the admissiod of a good many entrants , who , we are sure , will be a

credit and honour to the Craft . The following lodges were represented by deputations , along with the brethren accompanying them : —Bros . Wallace , R . W . M . St . Mirrcn ' s 129 , Paisley ; O . M'Gregor , R . W . M . 156 , St . Barchan ' s , Kilbarchan ; W . Craig , R . W . M . 157 , St . John ' s , Beith ; W . Guy , R . W . M . 242 , Houston St . Johnston , Johnstone ; John Orr , R . W . M . 399 , Royal Blues ,

Kilbirnie ; C . M'Donald , 175 , St . Johns , Greenock . In the absence of Bro . W . C . Patrick , R . W . M ., of Woodside , whose health did not permit him to be present , the duties of the chair were ably discharged by Bro . R . Wylie , D . M ., supported by Bro . Ledgerwood , S . M , on the right , and on the left by Bro . Gemmell , SAY . After the loyal and patriotic toasts were disposed of , the various lodges

represented were given from the chair , according to seniority on Grand Lodge Roll , and replied to by their respective W . Masters . The Beith instrumental band , most of whom are brethren , was in attendance , and paraded the village during theevening , to the delight ofthe inhabitants .

The following brethren contributed much during the evening to the harmony of the meeting by song and sentiment : Bros . Robertson , Guy , Henderson , Wallace , members of the band , and others . The lodge having been closed in'due and ancient form , the brethren departed to their respective homes highly satisfied with the evening ' s entertainment .

FOREIGN . FALMOUTH , J AMAICA . —Athole Union Lodge , No . 367 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th ult ., when Bro . John Colston Lewis was installed ns R . W . Jl . ; Bros . Michael Angelo Nuncs , D . M . ; Robert S . McLachlan , S . M . ; John Pasmore , S . W , ; Daniel C . D'Souza , TAV . ; Edmund N . Hart ,

Treasurer ; John A . D'Souza , Secretary : Robert Delissa , S . D . ; A . R . White , J . D . ; A . T . Kidd , I . G . ; W . Rochford , Tyler . 'Hie working of the lodge was admirably carried out , and elicited the high enconiums of several visiting brethren , some of whom travelled nearly 80 miles ( including the return journey ) to bc present on this auspicious occasion . Afler the duties in lodge had been satisfactorily fulfilled

the brethren , to lhe number of 53 , sat down to a sumptuous banquet , and the utmost good feeling and conviviality prevailed throughout the evening . When the cloth had been cleared , the R . W . M . proposed Her Majesty ' s health coupled with success to the Royal Craft , a toast which was greeted with enthusiasm . A similar reception was accorded to the toast of our Masonic rulers , the three

Grand Masters of Scotland , England , and Ireland , the Earls of Dalhousie and Zetland , and the Duke of Leinster . Various speeches of a pleasing and complimentary nature were made , and the brethren separated about low twelve , highly gratified with the entire proceedings ofthe day . MADRAS . —Lodge of Faith , Hope , and Charily , No . 12 S 5 , Ootacamund , Madras . —At a meeting of this lodge

held recently , Worshipful Brother Pearl , Senior Warden , was elected Master for the ensuing year , vice Worshipful Brother Minchin who retired . Worshipful Brother Dawes was re-elected Treasurer . It was arranged that there should be a Masonic procession on the morning of

St . John ' s-day , the 27 th December , from the lodge to St . Stephen ' s church , where a sermon will bc preached b y tlie Rev . J . C . Griffiths , a brother Mason . Wc trust there will be a large attendance as well to witness this novel sight at Oolacamuiul , ns to hear the principles of Freemasonry expounded . —Nei / glicny Excelsior ,

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. METROPOLITAN . British Chapter , No . 8 . —This chapter met at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the 4 th , under the presidency of Comps . Jabez Tepper , Z . ; John Thomas Griffith , Jf . D . , 11 . ; and John Braddick Monckton , J ., when the chapter after being opened in ancient and solemn form ,

installed the three Principals-elect , viz . : —Comps . D . Griffith , as Z . ; Monckton , as H . ; and Frank Richardson , as J . Then Bro . Humphreys , ofthe Caveac Lodge , No . 176 , was exalted in ancient form . Comp . Joseph Stohwasscr , P . Z ., was again invested as Treasurer ; and Comp . Edward Baxter , P . Z ., as Director of Ceremonies ; Comps , Stanley Robinson , as Scribe E . ; J . li . Ciabatta , as Scribe N . ; A . A . Richards ,

as P . S ., who re-appointed Comps . S . II . Head , and Morris Evans , as his Assistants . Comp . Monckton , II ., ga \ c notice of three candidates for exaltation at the next chapter . The M . E . Z . ably worked the pedestal , and gave the Patriarchal Benediction . The companions afterwards , with eight visitors adjourned to the tavern , and partook of the usual sumptuous banquet and dessert , and the late M . E . Z . was presented with the usual complimentary jewel in recognition oi his services .

Joppa Chapter , No . 1 S 8 . —This excellent working Chapter held its quarterly convocation at the Albion , Aklersgale-slrcet , on Monday , the 31 st . ult . There was an unusually large attendance of members , and visitors . The customary observance of opening the Chapter and reading minutes were disposed of ; the ballot was taken for the following six candidates , which proved unanimous in the affirmative for their admission , viz ., Bros , M . J .