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an occasion to pass without publicly acknowledging the great and valuable services which Bro . Morris had rendered , not only to his own lodge , but to other lodges in the province . By his zeal , ability , and unremitting efforts , especially during the past year , he had succeeded in greatly improving and elevating the prestige of this lodge . By means of most successful lodges of instruction , and assiduous personal teaching , he had greatly

benefited the brethren of this and neighbouring lodges ; and he , the D . P . G . M ., was very gratified to have the opportunity of openly thanking Bro . Morris for his valuable aid and cooperation in every work which could tend in any way to the advancement of Masonry in the province . Bro . O . G . Williams , P . M ., as one of the oldest members of the lodge , and an old friend of Bro . Morris , could not refrain from adding his word of commendationpraiseand high esteemand after an

, , , eloquent and feeling speech , concluded by wishing that Bro . Morris might long live to be of service to the lodge , and to wear the honours he had so deservedly won . Bro . Edward J . Morris having suitably acknowledged the honours and compliments which had been showered upon him , the lodge was closed in harmony and peace . The brethren afterwards reassembled at the Mackworth Arms Hotel , when nearly seventy brethren sat down to partake of an excellent banquet , which

was provided by the hostess ( the widow of a deserving brother , formerly a member of the lodge ) in her best style . The proceedings were characterised by the greatest harmony and good feeling . The W . M ., after the removal of the cloth , gave the customary loyal and Masonic toasts ; and the speeches from the chair ivroi from the brethren respondents were worthy the occasion , and were calculated to show the high tone which the lodge had acquired in every respect . The entertainment was

enlivened by admirable singing , contributed by members of the lodge ; and the brethren separated at about eleven o ' clock , having passed a most agreeable evening . Among those present were Bros . James Richardson , the W . M . ; T . Mansel Talbot , D . P . G . M . ; John Nelson , P . G . D . ; 0 . G . Williams , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; Robert Eaton , Prov . G . Reg . ; George Allen , Prov . G . Sec ; W . L . Powell , Prov . S . G . D . ; Edward J . Morris , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; F . D . Michael , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; A . Wastfield ; Prov . G . Org . ( Western Division ); H . LI . Prichard , W . M .

eiect No . 883 ; J . T . Jcnfcin , S . Benson , JSdwarH Stride , J . P . Serocold ( Hong Kong ) , Phipps , Vivian , Dyke , II . W . Williams , Tennant , Jones , Jenkins , the officers before mentioned , & c . CABDIEF . —Pnte Lodge ( No . 960 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Tuesday , 20 th ult ., when there was , as usual , a largo attendance of brethren . Officers present , Bros . J . C . Thorp , W . M . ; D . Roberts , P . M ., W . M . 36 ; W . H . MartinS . W . ; Jno . WillansJ . W . ; M . DaviesS . D .

, , , ; T . Bell , J . D . ; B . Jenkins , Dir . of Cers . ; T . G . Glass , I . G . ; P . Bird , Treas .,- and W . H . Moreton , P . M ., Sec . In accordance with a recent alteration of the by-laws , this was the night for election of W . M . ; and a ballot having been taken , Bro . W . II . Martin was declared duly elected by a large majority . Bro . Philip Bird was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Davies reappointed Tyler . Bro . 'Master , W . M . elect , returned thanks

for the honour conferred upon him , as did also Bro . Bird ; and the arrangements for the installation banquet having been made , and three gentlemen proposed as candidates , the lodge was closed at 9 p . m . —On Friday , 30 th ult ., the brethren re-assembled for the installation of the W . M . elect , when there was again a numerous and influential gathering of brethren , including ( besides the W . M . and the whole of his officers ) , Bros . R . F . LangleyPProvSGWHancornPMSilurian Lod

, . . ... ; , .. ge , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ( Monmouth ); Evans , P . M . Silurian , Prov . G . D . ( Monmouth ); Hunt , P . M ., & c . Lodge having been opened at 3 o ' clock p . m ., a ballot was taken for five candidates , who were all unanimously accepted ; and two of them being master mariners , about to proceed to sea , were introduced , and regularly initiated by the W . M . elect , Bro . J . C . Thorp , in his usual able and efficient maimer . Bro . D . Roberts , P . M ., then

presented the W . M . elect for the benefit of installation , which he received at the hands of the W . M ., and was proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees . The lodge being resumed , the W . M . returned thanks in a very feeling manner , and proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : — Bros . Jno . Willans , S . W . ; Maurice Davies , J . W . ; Philip Bird ( re-elected ) Treasurer ; W . H . Moreton , P . M ., Secretary Thomas Bell

, S . D . ; Henry Allen . J . D . ; Benj . Jenkins , Dir . of Cers . ; Thos . G . Glass , I . G . ; Jno . Davies ( re-elected ) Tyler ; Elliott and Downton , Stewards . The addresses to the officers were eloquentl y given by Bro . Thorp , P . M ., whose perfect

rendering of the whole of the installation ceremony brought his unprecedentedly laborious term of office to a conclusion . Lodge having been closed shortly before six o'clock , the brethren adjourned to the Globe Hotel , where they sat down to one of the most elegant Masonic banquets ever provided in this town , and which did the utmost credit to the worthy and respected host , Bro . Thomas , No . 960 . The W . M . was ably and numerously supported ; and full justice having been done to the

sumptuous spread , the usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and a very agreeable evening spent . Some capital songs were sung by Bro . Gawn , Prov . G . Org ., and other brethren , and good hours were kept . YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . SoAEBOEOtrffn . — Old Q-lobe Lodge ( No . 200 ) . —The regular

stated meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 21 st ult . Bro . W . P . Rooke , W . M ., supported by Bros . W . Bean , P . M . ; i . W . Woodall , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; J . F . Spurr , P . M . ; W . Martin , P . M . ; and assisted by Bros . W . B . Stewart , S . W . ; H . A . Williamson , J . W . ; W . Garnett , S . D . ; G . Symons , J . D . ; Gaspere Guarnerio , See . Bros . J . W . Candler and J . Gibb were each raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . Mr . Daniel Fleet was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro .

W . B . Stewart , S . W ., was duly elected the W . M . for the ensuing year . An address was presented to Bro . W . Bean , P . M . ( who for half a century had regularly attended the duties of this lodge ) , proving the high estimation he is held iu amongst the brethren . Bro . Bean made a suitable reply , after which the lodge w as closed in harmony . The brethren then retired to refreshment , and spent a very pleasant evening .

Ireland.

IRELAND .

CORK . THIED LODGE or IRELAND . —This lodge assembled at noon on St . John ' s day , in the Masonic Hall , Maylor-street , for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . W . Stephens , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Edward Wigmore , P . M ., assisted by Bros . James Hackett , I . P . M . ; William A . Hackett , P . M . ; and John T . Archer , P . M . Polish Lodge , London . The

other officers were also invested . Bro . James Hackett presented Bro . Wigmore , Secretary of the lodge , with a very handsome and valuable Knight Templar's ring , as a token of his esteem and the zeal shown by this brother for the benefit of the lodge during the I . P . M . ' s year of office . The members of the lodge dined together at the Commercial Hotel , at six o ' clock , when a goodly haunch of English venison graced the board , together with the best of everything the season could affordand in the

, usual elegant style of the worthy proprietor . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and having enjoyed some excellent singing by the brethren , Bro . Taylor , of the Robert Burns Lodge , presiding at the piano , members and their visitors separated , after spending a very agreeable evening .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . LODGE LA CESABEE ( No . 590 ) . —At the ordinary meeting held at the Masonic Temple , on Thursday , December 29 th , the lodge was opened at seven o'clock by Bro . C . Le Sueur , W . M ., assisted by his Wardens , Bros . P . E . Le Sueur , and Chas . Benest , and Bro . J . Durell , P . M . The minutes wore read and confirmed . The usual questions having been put to three

candidates and satisfactory answered , they retired for preparation . The lodge having been opened in the second degree , Bros . Canning , J . F . Picot , and E . Le Gros , were re-introduced , and passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by the W . M ., who closed the ceremony with the usual charge , and Bro . J . Durell , P . M ., gave the lecture in explanation of the second tracing board . The lodge was resumed ia the first degree . The W . M . mentioned the intention of Bro . Dr . HopkinsP . M . to publish a local

, , Masonic Almanac for the Channel Isles , and called on the brethren to give all possible support to the undertaking . Bro . Oatley presented to the lodge a handsome charity box , ornamented with Masonic carvings , for which a cordial vote of thanks was awarded to him . No other business offering , the lodge was closed at a quarter to nine , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room for refreshment .