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cellence of the observance of the Masonic anniversaries by the-Brethren of the Donoughmore Lodge . Freemasonry can boast among its members / past and present , the most illustrious names that reflect historic renown on all countries blessed with civilization and enlightenment . It is an Institution of most ancient growth , and is , moreover , destined to exist to the end of time , because it is based on the immutable and imperishable principles of truth , justice , and charity .

Empires have decayed , and dynasties have passed away , while Freemasonry proudly overlooks the ruins of what was corruptible , and what had no inherent principle of permanency . But though old , like the virtues which it impersonates , it still wears the greenness of an immortal youth . We here echo the sentiments of a worthy Brother— "We rejoice that Freemasonry was introduced to Clonmel , where it was most needed , and we glory that it has now grown up to be one of the permanent establishments in our locality , "

NORTH MTJNSTEE . Limerick . —The Ancient Union Lodge , No . 13 , met on Thursday , January 4 th , to celebrate the festival of St . John , circumstances having prevented their doing so on the 27 th December . The officers installed for the coming session were—Bro . Dr . Murphy , W . M . ; W . F . Holland , S . W . ; Rev . Grantly Shelton , J . W . ; Bros . Cheyne and Lloyd , Deacons ; and Bro . E . W . Maunsell , Treasurer and Secretary . The Lodge adjourned to half-past six for refreshment , which was

provided at their new rooms , at Lynch's Hotel , Bedford-row , in a style highly creditable to that rising establishment . The newly-elected W . M ., of course , presided , and nothing was wanting on his part to promote the conviviality and good-fellowship of the evening . He was supported on the right and left by the R . W ., the Prov . G . M . of North Munster , Michael Furnell , 33 rd , and Col . Dickson ; several officers of the county and city militia were also present , some

as members of the Lodge , attending as visitors . The usual patriotic and Masonic toasts were drunk , and a handsome collection made for the distressed Brethren of the Order . Friendship , harmony , and true Masonic feeling , characterised the proceedings of the evening , and the Brethren departed at an early hour , delighted with the entertainment . This ancient Lodge was never in a more healthy state , and long may it continue to shed its lustre over the Province , and to encourage every social and moral virtue .

On Tuesday , January 2 , the Brethren of No . 202 , Newcastle , met at high noon , in their Lodge-rooms , to celebrate the festival of St . John , and install the Officers for the ensuing half-year . Bro . M . Leahy was advanced to the chair as W . M . ; Bro . D . Maunsell , S . W . ; Bro . M . Morris , J . W . ; Bro . Holmes , S . D . ; Bro . Donovan , J . D . ; Bro . John Palmer , J . G . ; Bro . A . Palmer , Secretary . The Treasurer and Chaplain were requested to retain office . Lodge was then adjourned to half-past six , p . m ., when the Brethren met for refreshment , and after the usual loyal and charter toasts having been received with due honours , the Brethren separated at eleven o ' clock , having enjoyed a delightful re-union .

The members of the Eden Masonic Lodge met in the Lodge-rooms , on St . JohnVday , the 27 th December , when Bro . Wm . Glover was installed W . M . ; Bro . John Bassett , S . W . ; George W . Bassett , J . W . ; H . Sterling , P . M ., Treas . ; John Bernal , P . M ., Sec . ; Bro . Geo . Ollis , S . D . ; Frederick L . Jones , J . D . ; Edward H . Goggin , J . G . In the evening they again assembled , to celebrate the festival in accordance with ancient custom . Amongst the visitors at the festive board was our R . W . Bro ., the Mayor of the city . The usual loyal and charter toasts , ( including our excellent P . G . M ., M . Furnell , whose unavoidable absence was

greatly regretted by the members ) , were followed by some excellently-given songs , for which the festivities of this Lodge are remarkable . The W . M . proposed the health of R . W . Bro . the Mayor , who gave a felicitous response , and proposed the health of the W . M ., R . W . Glover ( a demi-centenarian in Masonry ) . The Officers , Caterers , Visiting Brethren , and the "DistressedMason" followed ; then the usual collection ; after which , with a passing recollection of our Brethren of No . 771 , in the 14 th regt ., now in the Crimea , anrl our Brethren of No . 65 , in the 72 nd Highlanders , the Lodge separated at half-past ten , all delighted at being privileged to join these happy and fraternal unions .