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The brethren having assembled in the lodge room , the presiding officer took the chair , and appointed two P . M . 's as his AVardens , fro tern . The brethren of the new lodge having been arranged in order , the lodge was opened in the three degrees , ancl a piece of solemn music played . The presiding officer then addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting ; the Secretary addressed the presiding officer , who replied ancl gave directions . The Secretary then read the petition and warrant ,

and the presiding officer inquired of the brethren if they approved of the officers named in the warrant . The brethren having signified their approval in Masonic form , the presiding officer called on the Chaplain to deliver the oration , which , having been given , was followed bv an anthem , 133 rd Psalm ( Tallis' chant ) : — " ' 1 . Behold how good and joyful a thing it is , brethren , to dwell together in unity .

2 . It is like the precious ointment upon the head that ran down unto the beard , even unto Aaron ' s beard , and went down to the skirts of his clothing 3 . Like as the dew of Bermon , which fell upon the hill of Sion . 4 . For there the Lord promised his blessing , and life for evermore . The Chaplain then offered up the prayer ( first portion ) .

The chant , " So mote it be , " and Sancfcns , " Glory be to Thee , 0 Lord , " having been given , all the brethren turned towards the east , whilst the presiding officer pronounced the invocation , which was followed by the chant , " So mote it be . " The lodge was then uncovered , and three P . M . ' s carried the cornucopia , wine , ancl oil throe times round the lodge ( solemn music being performed during the procession ) , and halted in the east ; the anthem" Glory . be God on highpeace on

earthgood-, , , will towards men" was sang . Tlie Chaplain then took the censer three times round the lodge ( solemn music being performed during his progress ) , and halted in the east , ancl offered up the second portion ofthe prayer , which was followed by the chant , " So mote it be , and anthem" Glory to God on high , Let heaven and earth reply ,

Praise ye His name ; Masons His love adore , Tiled in their mystic lore , Ancl cry out evermore , Glory to God . " The presiding officer then dedicated and constituted the lodge . Chant , " So mote it be , followed by the Hallelujah Chorus .

The AA ' . M . designate , Bro . Morton , was then installed by Bro . Captain Mott , P . M ., M . E . Z ., Prov . G . S . B ., ancl Preceptor of the lodge of instruction founded , in 1858 , by Bro . Vounghusband , on the model of the Emulation Lodge of Instruction in London . The accuracy and impressiveness with which both the consecrating and installing Masters performed their work , elicited the warmest approbation of the bretliren present . After the business of the evening a dinner was providedand

, the usual loyal and Masonic toasts given and responded to . AVAERINGTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 148 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street , on Monday night last . In the unavoidable absence of the AA' . M . Bro . Gilbert Greenall , M . P ., Prov . S . G . AV ., the chair was filled by Bro . 11 . B . AVliite , P . M . and Treas ., who ¦ was supported by Bros . AA ' . Smith , S . AV ; Robert Stevenson , John BowesI . P . M . and Sec ; Rev . John PorterS . D . David

, , ; Finney , J . D . ; Oakden and Ekkert , Organists , AVoods and Richardson , Stewards ; Ahern , I . G . ; Shaw Thewlis , P . M . ; P . Prov . S . G . D . ( Mayor of Warrington ); AV . Savage , P . Rylands , B . P . Coxon , C . E . ; Dr . Pennington , John Pilling , jun ., John Pierpoinfc , James Hepherd , James AA ' oods , Jos . Maxfield , P . M . ; G . J . Higgiubottom , AA ' . H . Spring , G . Blackhurst , Thomas Jones , R . Gibbons , Jos . Robinson , Tyler ; James Johnson .

Visitor -. —Bro . Aug . Samuel Leopold Leonhardt , Berlin . The lodge was opened in due form according to ancient custom , and the minutes read and declared to be correctly recorded . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Thomas Jones , a candidate duly proposed at the last meeting , which proved unanimously in that gentleman ' s favour . Mr . Jones being present he was duly admitted . The chair was now assumed hy Bvo . Joliu . Bowes , P . M . ; Bros . Rylands and AA ' oods being candidates for promotion , and having given proof of proficiency were entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the second degree , the

candidates admitted ancl passed to the degree of F . C . s . Bros . Oakden , Elckort , Filling , jun ., and Savage , being candidates for the third degree , were entrusted aud retired . Tlie lodge was opened in the third degree , the candidates severally admitted and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . ' s by Bros . H . B . AVhite and Bowes . The lodge was closed clown to the first degree . The auditors , Bros . Hepherd and Pierpoint , then tendered their report which was of a hihly satisfactory character .

g Bro . Thewlis proposed , Bro . AVarden seconded , and it was unanimously resolved that the accounts do pass , and that the warmest thanks of the lodge are due and hereby given to Bro . AVhite , Treas ., and Bro . Bowes , Hon . Sec , for the excellent and elaborate manner in which they record the transactions of the lodge . It was duly resolved to subscribe two guineas and one guinea respectivelto the Royal Freemasons' School for Boys

y and Girls . The receipt of several communications was announced by Bro . Sec . Bro . Leonhardt was proposed as a joining member , ancl two gentlemen as candidates for the mysteries . There being no further business the lodge was duly closed at fifteen minutes past ten , and the brethren separated in harmony .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —ISCA LODGE ( NO . 683 ) . The installation of Bro . R . Bond as AV . M . of the Isca Lodge took place at the Lodge-room , in Dock-street , Newport , on Thursday , the 25 th ult . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Bridges , D . Prov . G . M . for Somerset , who , with his uniform kindness , came expressly for the purpose from Bridgewater . The lodge was opened in due form , when the following

appointments were made : —Bros . R . Bond , AV . M . ; J . Middleton , P . M . ; J . Maddocks , S . AV . ; T . AVilliams , J . W . ; H . Mullock , Treas . ; AV . J . Russell , Sec . ; Rev . F . Davis , Chap . ; H . J . Groves , Org . ; A . Isaacs , S . D . ; S . J . AVood , J . D . ; F . T . Boshier , I . G . ; W . M'Fee , Tyler . The lodge having been duly closed , the brethren adjourned to tlie AA ' estgate Hotel , where Bro . Host Hallen had prepared a sumptous banquetat which a numerous company sat down ,

, comprising not only the bretliren of the Isca , but those of the Silurian Lodge , as well as other visiting brethren . Among those present were : —Bros . R . Bond , AA ' . M ., in the chair ; J . Middleton , P . M . ; R . B . Evans , P . M . 471 ; H . Hellyer , AV . M . 471 ; Rev . F . Davis , Chap . ; R . Laybourne , P . M . ; S . Coombs , P . M . ; W . J . Lloid , 471 ; T . AVilliams , J . AV . ; E .

Blackborrow , H . J . Groves , Org . ; C . E . Sloper , Tredegar ; AV . Benson , ditto ; J . Phillips , ditto ; J . Lewis , ditto ; H . Collier , 471 ; Capt . J . F . Cox , 960 , New Brunswick ; J . Maddocks , S . AV ., vice-chair ; J . Burnett , P . M ., 291 , Highbridge ; S . J . AVood , J . D . ; B .. Bodmer ; R . H . Richards , 471 ; M . O . Scott ; Henry Mullock , Treas . ; F . T . Boshier , I . G . ; W . Pickford , P . M ., 471 ; AV . J . Bussell , Sec , & c . ' After the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic

toasts wore given , and , as usually , heartily responded to . Bro . HELLYER , AV . M . of the Silurian Lodge , in returning thanks for the toast of ' The Lodges of the Provinces , " in his address recited the following poetical effusion , which was received with great cheering : — AA ' e meet upon the level , we part upon the square , What words of precious meaning these words Masonic are ; Comelet us contemplate themthey are worthy of a thought

, , , AVith the highest , with the lowest , with the rarest they are fraught . AA ' e meet upon the level , tho' from every station come , The king from out his palace , or the poor man from his home , The one must leave his diadem outside the Mason's door , ¦ And the other finds his true respect upon tiie chequered floor

We part upon the square , for the world must have its clue , And we mingle with Us multitude , a eold unfriendly crew . Yet the influence of our gatherings in memory is green , And we long upon the level to renew the happy scene . There ' s a world where all are equal , we ' re hurrying ; towardsit fast , AVe shall meet upon the level there when the gates of death are past

, AA ' e shall stand before the Orient , and our Master will be there , To try these blocks we offer up with His own unerring square . AVe shall meet upon the level there , ancl never thence depart , There ' s a mansion , 'tis all ready for each faithful trustinpheart ,