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were read and confirmed , there being no other business than that of the installation . Bro . Thomas Chirgwin , P . M . 87 , & c , G . S . and P . G . S . AA ., took the chair for installation , assisted by Bro . AA . J . Hughan , P . M ., 78 , 87 , 94 , & c , G . O . and P . G . S . Bro . Dr . Mudge , P . G . S . D ., was then introduced by the retiring W . M ., Frank Harvey , P . G . M . O ., after going through the necessary forms according to the ancient custom all the brethren who were not P . M . ' s were ordered to retire . After being again

readmitted they saluted Bro . Dr . Mudge as AA ' . M . of the Cornubian Lodge , No . S 7 , in such manner as is only known by Mark Masters . The ceremony was faithfully performed , particulars need not here be stated as Bros . Chirgwin and Hughan are so well known by the readers of the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE that the mention of their names is a satisfactory proof that the ceremonies were ably performed . The W . M . then proceeded

to invest his officers as follows-. Bros . Frank Harvey , I . P . M ., P . G . M . O ; J . II . Burall , S . W . ; AA " . J . Crotch , P . G . Prov . J . W . ; F . H . Pool , M . O . ; George Eustice , S . O . ; A \ . AV . Mildren , , 1 . 0 . ; N . J . AVest , Chap . ; F . IT . Pool , Treas . ; John Coombe , P . G . S . AA' ., K . of M . and Sec . ; James Pool , S . D . ; Martin Dunn , J . D . ; AV .

TV . Tabb , I . G . ; and Christopher Trathen , Tyler . After the nsual address had been given to the officers , Bro . Hughan , favoured them with an eloquent lecture on ancient and modern history of the Mark Degree , which was not only a credit but a honour to him , if the same were published in the FREEMASONS ' MAGAZINE it would be highly appreciated by its readers , and richly rewarded would he be that read it . A vote of thanks was then proposed to Bro . Hughan aud Chirgwin for the able

manner in which they had conducted the ceremony , and for the interest that they take in Masonry , the same was ordered to be entered into the minutes . The lodge was then closed in solemn form by the TV . M ., and the brethren adjourned to the banquetxoom , where there was a recherche banquet provided by Bro . Crotch ( an old Mason of sixty years standing and equally good as old ) comprising every delicacy in seasonand wines of the

, , rarest flavour and bouquet . Bro . Dr . Mudge , AV . M . and P . G . S . D ., presided and the I . P . M . Frank Harvey , P . G . M . O ., filled the vice-chair . An agreeable and fraternal evening was spent , and the brethren retired at an early hour in love and harmony , trusting to the Great Architect of the Universe that they should meet again .

DEVONSHIRE . ToTNES . — -Pleaides Lodge ( No . 26 . ) In the number of the MAGAZINE of December 28 th ult ., it was announced that on the 19 th a preliminary meeting had been held to consider the question of tho revival of Mark Masonry at Totneswhich was decided in the affirmative . No

, time was lost , as appears from the fact that on that day five weeks , Thursday , January 23 rd , the arrangements were brought to a successful issue by the opening of a new lodge , under warrant bearing date December 26 th , 1867 , as the successor of the Dart Lodge of Mark Masters , 45 , whose warrant aud apparatus bad been consumed in the fire which destroyed the premises and furniture in December , 1859 , the only article saved being the

keystone , which has now again been brought into use , and the Minute Book , which was in tbe possession of the Secretary . On the evening of the day named , the brethren of the Mark decree assembled at the Masonic Rooms , Mill-lane , there being present Bros . Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 74 , AA . M . designate ; Rev . R . Bowden , S . W ., designate ; John Heath , J . AA' ., designate ( these three being nominated in the warrant ); John MarksA . S .

, Distiu , John Adams ; and as visitors , Bro . Vincent Bird , P . G . M . O ., and AA . M . of St . Aubyn's Lodge , 64 , Devonport , Installing Master , ancl Bro . Wherry . Two of the promoters were unavoidably absent . At 7 . 30 p . m . proceedings commenced by the AA' . M . designate introducing Bro . Bird as Installing Master , who , after having ascertained that all present were Master Masons , called for the

warrant , which was read . Ho then announced that as Bro . Dr . Hopkins was already an Installed Master , it would be unnecessary to go through the whole of the ceremony , and at once proceeded to administer the obligation of AA ' . M . elect , after which he placed him in the chair ' , of the lodge . The customary procession , salutation , ancl proclamation took place . The AV . M . then appointed his officers , investing those who were present as follows : Bros . Rev . R . Bowden , S . W . ; John Heath , J . W . ; John Marks , M . O . ; R . H . AVatson , S . O . ; William Oldrey , J . O . ; A . S . Distiu , Treas . ; John Adams , S . D . Tho

Installing Master completed the ceremony by delivering the charges to the Wardens , Officers and brethren . The AA ' . M . commenced bis duties by opening the lodgo in the prescribed form . The minutes of the preliminary meetings were read and confirm ed .

A ballot was taken for the following candidates for advancement at seven days' notice , which proved unanimous in their favour : Bros . Arthur B . Niner , Hatter , of Totnes ; John Hains , Surgeon , of Bridgetown ; George Heath , Surveyor , of Exeter ; Thomas Edward Owen , Surgeon , of Totnes ; John Crocker , Tvler of the Pleiades Craft Lodge , as a serving brother .

The AA . M ., having announced that the by-laws of the lodge , as previously agreed upon , had received the sanction of the board in London , to which they are required to be submitted , the M . S . copy was signed in open loclga by the W . M . and AVardens . Estimates for printing the same , ancl also a blank form of circulars of summons , having been laid before the brethren , it was determined that they should be accepted . The W . M . presented to the lodge the following books which he had

prepared for its use , with the proper headings , & c . : M . S . Book of By-Laws , Register , with about two hundred marks copied from ancient buildings , for adoption by candidates ; Attendance Book , Register for returns to Grand Lodge and Prov . Grand Lodge ; Scripture extracts for Chaplain , Tabular Register of Fees and Subscriptions ; Receipt Book ; also twenty copies of Mark Master ' s Song and two diagrams .

The AA' . M . stated that he had improvised a wicket , part of which had been presented by the J . W ., to serve the purpose until the lodge could afford to have a superior one constructed on the plan a drawing of which was offered . Five brethren from Newton were proposed as candidates foi advancement at the meeting in March . Of those already ballotted for three were unavoidably absent .

Bro . A . B . Kinor and J . Crocker were introduced , properly prepared , and duly advanced to the degree of Mark Master by the W . M ., who also gave them the lecture illustrative of the history and traditions of the degree . He afterwards invested the former of these brethren as Secretary , and announced to the latter his appointment as Tyler of the lodge . The AA ' . M . unexpectedly delivered a formal opening address , which was listened

to by the brethren with the most perfect attention , and which will be found hi another page . Ou the proposition of the AVardens it was resolved that the Secretary be requested to procure twelve copies of the Book of Constitutions for presentation to candidates on their advancement . The AA ' . M . having inquired four times , and no other business offering , the lodge was closed at half-past nine , in perfect harmony , and with solemn prayer .

SUSSEX . BRIGHTON . —Royal Sussex Lodge of Marie Masters ( No . 75 ) . The installation meeting of this young and successful lodge was held on the 25 th ult ., at the Old Shi ]) Hotel , at five o ' clock , when Bro . J . M . Cunningham , AV . M ., Grand Steward , presidedand in a most impressive manner advanced Bros . AV .

, Hudson and James Dobson to the ancient degree . The report of the audit committee having been presented by the Secretary , Bro . Sabine , G . 3 ., Bro . Cunningham , AA' . M . G . S ., then proceeded to instal Bro . H . N . Goulty , S . W . and AV-M . elect , as the AV . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . The ceremony was beautifully rendered by the outgoing AV . M . At the conclusion the AV . M . then invested his officers as follows : —Bros . JM

. . Cunningham , G . S ., as I . P . M . ; Nelson Smith , S . AA . ; T . Cook , J . AV . ; W . R . AA'ood , Treas . ; T . J . Sabine , Chap . ; G . R . Loekyer , Sec ; E . Lewis , M . O . ; M . Hornsey , S . O . ; B . Chatfield , J . O . ; E . AA ' rigglesworth , R . M . ; H . C . Davis , S . D . ; AV . J . Smith , J . D . ; A . Cowley , I . G . ; E . Turner , P . M . P . G . J . D ., Dir . of Cers .

On tne motion of Bro . T . J . Sabine , the sum of one guinea was voted to tiie list of Bro . Thos . Meggy , P . G . S ., who is acting as P . G . Steward to the Boys' School on behalf of the Mark Lodges and Mark Masons of England . Several brethren were proposed for advancement , and one as a joining member , when , all business being ended , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony at seven o ' clock , and the brethren adjourned to the Ladies' Boudoir , Roval Pavilion , where Bra