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THE INSTALLATION , when the Right AA' orshipful Grand Alaster , Robert Hamilton , installed into office the AA ' orshipful R . It . Jackson , as the first Master of the Hamilton Lodge , No . 1107 . The ability displayed in expounding every matter relative to the duties of the AA'orshipful Master of a Lodge , was appreciated by all the brethren , from the manifestations of approbation evinced throughout the course of the Right AA ' orshipful Master ' s proceedings , who was loudly cheered at the conclusion of his work .

Bro . the Hon . Alexander Heslop ( her Majesty ' s Attorney General in this island ) , was then appointed by the AA ' orshipful Master of the new Lodge as his Junior AVarden , ancl was installed , into office by the Right AA ' orshipful Solomon Melhado , Provincial Grand Junior Warden , who carried out this duty in au address replete with Masonic lore , and which did not fail to obtain the plaudits of the brotherhood . Bro . John Bristowe ( Master of the High Court of Chancery ) , was next appointed by the AA'orshipful Alaster , as Senior AVarden of the Lodge , and was

installed by the Right AA'orshipful John Burger , the Senior Grand Warden , who discharged this duty with his usual ability . The Treasurer , Bro . William Q . Bell , and the Secretary , Bro . D . J . Snares , were then installed by the A'ery AA ' orshipful Grand Treasurer , Bro . S . Piertsz , ancl tbe A ' ery Worshipful Grand Secretary , Bro . John AVare . The Senior and Junior Deacons , Bros . Alexander Alexander and AVilliam Mullett , were installed by the AA'orshipful Grand Deacons , and the Inner GuardBroAHAlanfordwas installed bthe Grand

Pur-, . . . , y suivant , the A ' ery AVorshipful Michael Lawton . Bro . Edward Pike was appointed Tyler of the Lodge . The Worshipful Master of the . Hamilton Lodge having returned thanks for his election , the several other officers followed , and thanked him for their appointments . A vote of thanks was recorded to the llev . the Rector of St . Catherine for his kindness in placing the cathedral at the disposal of thc fraternity , and to the reverend gentlemen , and the Rev . Mr , Murphy for assisting

in the service at the church . Bro . the Rev . Aitchison Finlay was also thanked for his sermon at the cathedral , ancl Bro . the Rev . A . II . Delavante for his oration , delivered at the consecration ofthe Lodge . A vote of thanks was likewise recorded to Bro . Colonel AA'hitfield ancl the officers ofthe 2 nd AA ' . I . Regiment for their kindness in permitting their band to attend at the opening of the Lodge . The Provincial Grand Chaplain then offered up another prayer .. The Lodge was then duly closed , when the brethren separated to meet at seven o ' clock P . M ., for

THE BANQUET . The library room of tho assembly was kindly lent to the members of the Hamilton Lodge by the library committee , and was decorated in a style that reflects the highest credit on those to whom was entrusted this important duty . At the hour named for the brethren to assemble at the banquet , the Right AVorshipful Provincial Grand Master with his Grand Wardens and the other officers of the Grand Lodge entered the banqueting room , ancl were escorted to seats specially provided for them at the

head of the table . The band , which was under the direction of Bro . Beyer , at the same time performing a brilliant air . The AA ' orshipful R . R . Jackson , Alaster of the Hamilton Lodge , presided ; the Right AA ' orshipful Grand Alaster being ou his right , and the Right AA ' orshipful Grand AA ' ardens on either side . The other Provincial Grand Officers took their appropriate stations at the head of the table . The senior AVarden of the Hamilton Lodge took his position at the end of the table immediatelopposite to the Alasterthe Junior AVarden

, y , sitting at the end of another of thc three sets of tables . Ample justice having been clone to the viands , the AVorshipful Alaster . proceeded to give the usual patriotic toasts , namely— "The Queen ;" "The Prince Consort and the Royal Family ; " "The Governor of the Island and the Legislative Council and Assembly , '' having been drunk , ancl responded to by Bro . the honourable Robert Osborn , the AA'orshipful Master introduced tbe name of the "Right AA ' orshipful Grand Alaster , the Earl of Zetland , and the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and

Accepted Masons of England , " ivhich was received with all honour ancl loud applause . "The health of tbe Right AA ' orshipful Robert Hamilton and his Grand AA'ardens , and the other officers of the Provincial Grand Lodgo of East Jamaica , " was proposed and enthusiastically drunk . The Right AVorshipful Grand Alaster acknowledged the toast as did also the Grand AA ' ardens , TheProvincialGrandiAfaster then proposed the health of "TheAVirshipfid Master

of the Hamilton Lodge ; " in doing which the Right AA ' orshipful Brother congratulated the Alaster and members of the Hamilton Lodge on its formation ; thanked them for tbe great honour conferred on him by giving it his name , and wished the Lodge abundant .. iicecss and prosperity . The AA ' orshipful Master , Bro . II . It . Jackson , returned thanks in a manly , candid , affectionate , and eloquent speech , in the course of ivhich he pled ged himself that no exertion should be wanting on his part , in rendering the Lodge successful . The speech was received with immense applause .

fi . ! , leilltlla of " tho Ani ) y "" d Navy , " as well as of " The Bishop and C'd'gy , " were proposed by the AVorshipful Alaster , when the former toast was responded to by Bro . Bristowe , in an able speech , replete with patriotic sentiments ; the latter by Bro . the Hon . Sir Alexander Hislop , HI a speech characterized by enlightened views , set forth with much ability , Bptu these gentlemen wore loudly cheered .

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" The prosperity of the Sister Lodges , " and other complimentary toasts were likewise proposed , and responded to with much eclat . At about twelve . o'clock the brethren separated , after a day of proceedings unparalleled in the annals of Freemasonry in Jamaica , and an evening replete with enjoyment , ancl with the interchange of those kindly offices which bind Freemasons closely together iatlie holy bonds of brotherhood .

The Week.

THE WEEK .

Tire COURT . —Tho Queen , accompanied by tho Princess Alice , tho Prince ol AA'ales , and the Count of Flanders , honoured the performance of the Royal Italian Opera on Thursday evening with her presence . The Prince Consort and the Duke of Saxe-Coburg visited tbe Haymarket Theatre . Her Majesty had a dinner party on Friday at Buckingham Palace . The company included his Majesty the King of the Belgians , their Royal Highnesses the Princess Alice , the Prince of AA ' ales , the Count of Flanders and the Duke of Saxe-Coburg . Her Majesty held

a Privy Council and Court on Saturday afternoon at Buckingham Palace . In the evening her Majesty and the Prince Consort , accompanied by the Princess Alice , theiPrinee of AA'ales , and the Duke of Saxe-Coburg , visited the Royal Italian Opera , Covent-gardon . Her Majesty the Queen went on Monday afternoon to the . first prize meeting of the National Rifle Association on AVimbledon Common . The royal procession consisted of seven carriages ancl four , attended by outriders in scarlet liveries , ancl escorted by a detachment of Light Dragoons . Her Majesty fir-ed the

first shot , which went direct to the mark , the rifle having been adjusted by Mr . AVlutworth , the inventor . In the evening her Majesty and thc Prince Consort , accompanied by the Princess Alice , the Prince ol AA'ales , ancl the Duke of Saxe-Coburg , honoured the performance at the Olympic Theatre with their presence . The Queen and Prince Consort , accompanied by the Princess Alice , the Prince of AVales , Prince Arthur , and the Duke of Saxe-Coburg have again visited Covent-garclen Theatre ou Tuesday . Ou AVeclnesday the Royal Family proceeded to Osborne .

IMPERIAL PAI ! LIA _ > - T . — But little progress appears to have been made in legislation since our last . In the HOUSE of LORDS , ou Thursday , June 23 th , the Adulteration of Food and Drinks Bill was read a third time . On Friday , the Endowed Charities Bill , the Local Boards of Health , & c , Bill , the Tithe Commutation Bill , and tho Spirits ( Ireland ) Act Amendment Bill , were read a second time . On the motion of the Marquis of Ckuiriearde , a select committee was appointed to inquire how far it may bo practicable to afford better shelter for shipping

upon our coast than is at present afforded , by the adoption of some plan for the construction of breakwaters aud harbours less costly ancl better adapted for certain localities than the system of solid masonry hitherto in use . On Monday , the Duke of Marlborough moved a resolution to the effect that tho British Government in India , as the representative of a Christian nation , was charged with the duty of promoting the moral as well as the social welfare of the people of that country ; and that , in order effectually to further such objects , it was the opinion of the house that the

authoritative exclusion of the word of God from the course of education afforded in the Government colleges ancl schools ought , under suitable arrangements , to ho removed , which was negatived without ' a division . Ou Tuesday , on the motion for going into committee on the AA eights and Measures Bill , Lord Chelmsford moved its rejection , and no opposition being offered , the bill was thrown out . Lord St . Leonards moved tho second reading ofthe Masters and Operatives' Bill , which gives a permissive power for thc establishment of councils of conciliation for the settlement of disputes between masters and workmen . The bill was read a second time , and referred to a select committee . The Duke of Newcastle moved the second rending of tho New Zealand Bill . He explained that

thc object of the bill was to establish a native council , under the authority of the government , by whom all questions 1 elating to the transfer of land might be considered . Tho bill was read a second time , and various bills advanced a stage . The HocsE of COMMONS , on Thursday , was principally engaged in debating the European Forces India Bill ( amalgamating the British and Indian army ); but the debate , on an attempt to prevent the second reading , was adjourned until Monday . —On Friday some little progress was made

iu committee on tho Landlord and Tenant ( Ireland ) Bill . Air . AA ' alpole also brought up thc report of thc select committee on Tax Bills , which shows that tho Lords were justified by precedent in the course pursued with regard to the Paper Duties Bill . Various votes were taken in supply for the salaries and expenses of the Customs departments , the Inland Revenue , and the Post-office service . —On Monday the discussion on the European Forces bill was resumed , and the second reading carried by a majority of 282 to o ' i . —On Tuesday

Lord Lindsay moved for a select committee to inquire into and report upon the claims of seven major generals to thc pay of general officers , who are now receiving only the half-pay of brevet majors . The motion was rejected by 10 S to VI . —Captain I ' -smondo then moved for a select committee to inquire into the present system of nomination to cadetships in the royal navy . Thc motion was negatived by 81 to 2-1 .- —Air . Milner Gibson obtained leave to bring in a bill to facilitate the unshipincnt of goods , and to secure the shipowner ' s lien for freight . —Leave was also given to the Attorney-General for Ireland to bring in a bill h , amend the provisions of the Common Laiv Procedure ( Ireland ) Act Amendment flRr . 31 , lvlatin . to charginc i . i ' . lers . —The houso then went