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decree , Bro . William Waring was initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , the ceremonies being worked by the W . M . in a very able manner . The Secretary , ( Bro . Marsh ) informed the brethren that since the meeting in March last , thc lodge had lost two of its

members , Bro . John King , and Bro . \\ alter Putnam . The lodge passed a vote of condolence to Bro . E . King , P . M ., in the melancholy loss he had sustained by the decease of his father , who was an old member of this lodge , anel ordered the same to be entered on the minutes . A few notices

of motion haying been given , the lodge was closed in clue form , and adjourned to the next regular meeting . The remainder ofthe members present were—Pros . George Kenning , I . P . M . ; E . King , P . M . ; E . Roberts , P . M . ; S . Lucas , F . Jackson , S . Edwards , T . Fisher , W .

Figcs , George Parker , J . Anderson , PI . Davis , Charles Cann , T . Gardner , [ . Cook , S . Haynes , F . Scott , W . Cotter , F . Baker , W . R . Baker , J . Kent , W . Donne , W . Ilarwood , A . ] . Garnett , H . Legg , W . F . Bates , and 13 . Marsland . The brethren then repaired to a sumptuous banquet ,

well served by Bro . S . Spencer ( the proprietor ol the hotel ) , under the management of Pro . W . K . Bates , at which Bro . J . Harris , W . M ., presided . The cloth being removed , the W . M . ( during the evening ) gave thc customary loyal and Masonic toasts in the most efficient and appropriate terms ,

which were amply and heartily responded to , not excluding that of " The Visitors , " of which there were several present . Each returned thanks in excellent speeches , thanking the W . M . and brethren for the kind and genial hospitality they always received from the Lion and Lamb Lodge .

The well-known summons ot the Tyler to the back of the Master ' s chair , brought a very pleasant gathering to a close . The visitors present on this occasion were—Bros . W . Worrall , W . M . i -j 39 : W . E . P . Carter , S . D . 211 ; G . A . Archer , 4075 H . Dyne , j . W . . 596 , J . Lmsdell , J . W . 311 ; G . E . Quinton , 47 , 5 , Ireland .

INSTRUCTION . STROM ; MAN" Loom ; or INSTRUCTION . — The usual meeting of this ancient Lodge of Instruction was held on Monday last at St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenweli , Bro . Hames , W . M . ; Reuters , S . W . ; Owens , J . W ., and several either brethren were present . 13 re > . Beckett , the Preceptor , gave

the assemblage the benefit of his knowledge of Masonic lore , and at the close of the business Bro . Defries presented the lodge with a beautiful pair of compasses , and Bro . Davies presented a handsome square . Both jewels are of silver

and bear a suitable inscription , these handsome presents will complete the jewels of the lodge in silver . Some of the working tools are very old , dating so far hack as i 797 > aml xve eleiubt if tiny other lodge of instruction has such ancient implements of labour .

CORNWALL . BODMIN . —One ami sill Lodge ( Xe > . , ; . ; 6 ) .- —• The members of this lodge assembled at their Hall , on the 2 . 3 rd ult ., for the purpose of practically showing their appreciation of two of their oldest anel most esteemed brethren . Bro . John

R . Collins , \ V . M ., Prov . G . Keg ., was 111 the chair , and in a few introductory observations , explained the object of the meeting . The W . M . then , in a most appropriate speech , presented two Gold Past Master ' s [ ewels to Bro . Captain Hugh G . Colvill , P . G . W . of Cornwall and R . Rich , G . W . of Cornwall . Bro . Colvill , the W . M .

remarked , hat ! been of great service to the Craft , not only in this country , and especially at lioelmiii , but also in India , where on his leaving , even greater honours had been paid him than the One and All Lodge was able to perform . What the members however had unanimously atrreed

agreed to do , was done with the best of feeling and with the greatest of p leasure . To Pro . Richard Rich , a Past Master of Pie lodge of some twenty-two years standing , the ledge was considerabl y indebted , and ha \ ing been their Seere tarr lor several vears , and though old in the

service of the Craft , still continued to eliscluirge the onerous duties of that ollice , it was no wonder that the lodge had carried , with acclamation , the proposition to present the jewels It ) two such woith y and distinguished brethren . Thc W . M . also stated that the members feel that the

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election of the widow of the late Bro . White , as an annuitant of the Masonic Benevolent Institution , and of Bro . Harvey as a member of the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund , was mainl y due to their exertions . Bro . Captain Colvill , in a neat speech , thanked the W . M . and members

for the compliment paid to him , anel referred to the time when he joined the lodge , some twelve years since , anel the warm greeting lie received then , which , together y ? itli their present kindness , would ever be cherished most warmly by him . Bro . Ricli spoke in most grateful terms of

the flattering acknowledgement his humble services had received at the hands of No . , 3 . 30 . As an old Past Master , he took a great interest in tlie welfare of the lodge , anel he considered lie had done no more than his duty in seeking to attain the objects so ably mentioned by the W . M . in

his speech . He was very glad to state that the lodge was never in such a lit condition as at the present time . It was formed 7 , 5 years ago , and at no period of its history had it been financially and numerically so prosperous as now . The brethren were highly pleased with the whole of

the proceedings , whicli were brought to a close amidst the plaudits of the brethren . The ex-Prov . G . Secretary , Bro . W . J . Hughan , P . M . 113 , was specially invited to attend , anel as honorary member of the lodge , would have been

delighted to eto so 111 honour of the occasion , but a prior engagement prevented his doing so . The jewels were selected from the stock eif Bro . George Kenning , ( London and Liverpool ) , and were much admired for their excellence of workmanship and beaut ) ' of design .

Cn ACKWATI- ' . R . —Boscawen Lodge ( No . 699 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Monday last , Bro . Rev . G . L . Church , P . G . Chaplain , W . M . l'he business of the evening was to ballot for a joining member , to pass Bro . Lenkin , and raise Bro . Symons ;

there were a large number ol the lodge present . After the lodge had been duly worked up , and brought back to the first degree , Bro . Niness , P . M ., P . Prov . G . R ., after a lew appropriate remarks , proposed— " That this lodge having heard

with the deepest regret , ol the tleceasc ol tilt Prov . G . Master , Bro . Augustus Smith , do re cord on the minute book , its sense of the ver ) great loss the Province of Cornwall , and the fraternity at large lias sustained thereby , that tin unvarying kindness , sympathy , and ability of tilt

Plow G . Alaster , evinced towards the . brethren , anel in the successful administration of the affairs of the Province , hail so endeareel to the hearts of one and all , that his incinop will not soon be forgotten . " This was seconded by Pro . Paull , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . Supt . of Work ' s . Bro . P . M .

Paull proposed tint the brethren of this , the largest lodge in the province , invite their W . M . to draw up a petition to be signeel by himself and the Past Masters of the lodge , to the Most Worshipful G . M ., the Marquis of Ripon , in favour of the appointment of Bro . Sir F . M . Williams ,

Bart ., M . I' ., P . J . G . W of England , as Prow G . Master of Cornwall . This "' tis seconded by Bro . llui ? han , P . M ., P . G . Stewart ! , and supported bv the ' W . M ., Pro . Hall , P . M ., PG . S . D ., anel carried with applause , l'he following is a copy ofthe petition : — "To the M . W . G . M ., the Marquis ol

Ripon , K . G ., I ' ve , cec . The undersigned , W . M . and Past Alasters of the Boscawen Lodge , No . 6 99 , Chacjwater . desire to address your Grace under the following circumstances . Thc Province of Cornwall has , by the fiat ofthe G . A . O . T . U ..

been deprived by death ol the guidance and governance of its late P . G . M ., Pro . Augustus Smith , It would scarcely became us to do more than recall to ) our Grace s rembrance the many valuaable services whicli our late P . G . M . rendered to

the cause of Alasonry , especially in his own Province , as we tire well assured those services were not unknown to your Grace . Passing on from this , we look forward with anxiety , and at the same time with confidence , to the appointment

of our fiUtire P . G . M ., and we humbly beg to draw your Grace ' s attention to the very deep interest " which Pro . Sir F . M . Williams , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . J . W ., and Past Prov . G . S . W ., has always shown to Masonry in Grantl Lodge , as in his own Province , but meist especially to his muuiliceut assistance to all Masonic institutions .

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We beg to conclude , by assuring your Grace , that whoever may be appointed by the M . W . G . M . as the P . G . M . of Cornwall , will receive from the brethren of this lodge that dutiful allegiance which should at all times characterise the fraternity . Signed , George Lemon Church , W . M . No . 699 , Prov . G . Chaplain ; Samuel G . Moyle ,

P . M . 6 , p . p , ov . G . S . ; John Niness , P . M . 6 99 , P . Prov . G . Reg . William Bray , P . M . 6 99 ; John Paull , P . M . 6 99 , P . Prov . G . Wks . ; John Hall , P . M . 6 99 , Prov . G . J . D ; W . PHugoe , P . M . 6 99 , Prov . G . S . ; William Buckingham , P . M . 6 99 ; Samuel Mitchell , P . M . 6 99 ; James Bryant , P . M . 6 99 .

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DALTON-IN-FURNT . SS . —The Baldwin Lodge ( No . i . iy S ) .- —The first regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th August , in the lodge-room , the Castle , Dalton-in-Furness . In the absence of Bro . W . J . A . Baldwin , W . M .,

the lodge was duly opened by Bro . R . Pearson , W . M . of Lodge of Fnrness , 99 J , Ulverston , who was supported b y Bros . J . " Case , P . M . gcjjj ; W . Whiteside , S . W . ; J . Postlewaite , J . . ; and other officers , and a full lodge of

brethren . Ihe minutes of the Consecration and Installation were read and confirmed . A proposition was received for the admission of a candidate as serving brother , to perform thc office of Tyler . Five candidates for initiation , and

fov . r brethren as joining members , were proposed . The proposed bye-laws were taken as read , and the lodge was finally closed by the acting W . M . A lodge of emergency was held on the 27 th Aug ., when , under a dispensation obtained for the

purpose , Mr . I homas Cooper was duly initiated as serving brother , by I 3 ro . Pearson , W . M ., who announced that in respect to the memory ofthe late Prov . G . Master , Sir Thomas George Fernior-Hesketh , Bart , M . P ., the lodge would assume mournine" for the ensninp- three months .

Ihe second regular meeting was held on the 9 th nit ., under the presidency of Bro . R . Pearson , acting W . M . The ballot was taken for four joining members , and was unanimous in theii favour . The ballot was also taken for live

candidates , which proved favourable in two eases . Mr . James Harrison was dul y initiated by the W . M ., the charge being given by Bro . W . Whiteside , S . W . Two propositions for admission , anel one as joining member , were received .

A motion was made by the S . W ., and seconded by the J . W ., that a letter of thanks be forwarded in the name of the lodge to Edward Wadham , Est ] ., the local agent of His Grace the Dukeof Buccleuch , I ' o- his great kindness in granting the use of the ancient castle for the purposes of

Masonry . Hie lodge was closeel at 8 * 30 p . m . At a lodge of emergency held on the 2 jth ult ., presided over by Bro . Pearson , acting W . M ., one candidate was initiated , and the servingbrother , having proved his proficiency was passed to the Fellow Craft Degree . The loelge was afterwards closed in due form .

lcL \ KRSTON . —Lodge , ol ' Fnrness ( No . 995 ) . — The usual monthly commutiieatioii was held at the Masonic Temple-, on the ist instant . There was a large attendance of brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , by the W . M ., Bro . R .

Pearson , whose officers were all in their places . After the usual formal business , Mr . James Spcilding , being in attendance , was duly initialed by the W . M ., in his usual impressive manner . Pile working tools were admirably explained by

W . Bro . T . Dodgson , l . l ' . M ., and the charge by W . Bro . Barber , M . D ., P . M . The votes oY thc . Masonic Charities , requiring attention , were , as usual , placed at the discretion of the Master anil . Wardens . Considering the age of this lodge ,

the position it holds b y virtue of the votes it has secured in the London anel Provincial Masonic institutions , oilers a praiseworthy example to young lodges . W . Bro . Barber , M . D ., P . M ., the founder and lirst W . M . of this lodge , rose , and said he wished to bn ' usr before the brethren

a subject which he knew would recommend itsell to every brother present , he referred to the appointment of their Worshi pful Pro . Roger Dodgson , 86 , S . W . 99 _ - ; , and W . M . 1 , 390 , to an ollice , in the P . G . Lodge of Cumberland anel Westmoreland , ami remarked that the honour conferred