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superb P . M . 's jewel of the value of twenty guineas , made by Bro . H . T . Lamb of No . 5 , St . Jobn's-square , Clerkenwell , according to a design by Bro . Robert J . Chappell , was presented to by Bro . Barford , in appreciation of his valuable services " as Master of tbe lodge , and as a slight token of recognition of his great generosity to it . " The gilt was accompanied by a graceful speech from Bro . AVilson , which was followed by a feeling reply from tbe I . P . M . Bro . John Hervey , G . Sec , responded for the Grand Officers , and Bros . H . Muggeridge and Jenkin Thomas for the visitors . Bro . H . Parker , ( 1 , 250 ) , conducted the musical arrangements , which were perfect .

LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . AVAVEETREE NEAR LIVERPOOL—Duke ofFdinhirgh Lodge ( No . 1 , 182 ) . —Installation . —The second anniversary of this flourishlodge was bold in tbe lodge room Coffee House Hotel , AVaverton , on Wednesday , the 18 th ult . The lodge was opened in due form and solemn prayer , the minutes of the previous lodge were read and passed . Bro . MottProv . S . G . D . was the Installing Officer .

, There were also present Bros . James Hamer P . G . Treas ., Lunt , P . M . 823 , and Bro . Hiram Thornton , AV . M . elect , who was presented to Bro . AV . AVoods , AV . M ., for installation by Bros . Mott and J . Thornton , I . P . M . The installation was then proceeded with , and upon re-admission of tbe brethren under the very able direction of Bro . Mott the full ceremony of installation was gone through in its most perfect and impressive manner . The

W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers for tbe ensuing year , when the following brethren were invested : Bro . AV . AVoods , I . P . M . ; Samuel Cookson , S . AV . ; Philip R . Thorn , J . AV . ; AV Brown , Treas . ; John G . Bales , Sec . ; R . G . Lupton , S . D . ; AV Pugh , J . D . ; James AA . AVilliams , I . G . ; John Taylor and B . B . Marson , Stewards , Crawford , W . M . The AV . M . then proceeded to initiate Capt . Fisher into tbe mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry which was done in a very effective

manner . The lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bros . Robinson and Humphreys were examined . The lodge was then opened in the third degree when Bros . Robinson and Humphreys were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . The brethren were then called from labour to refreshment , when fifty of the brethren sat down to a most sumptuous banquet prepared on the most liberal scale , and splendid style of the worthy hostess Mrs . Thomas Wriht . The usual loyal and Masonic

g toasts were given . Bros . Lupton , Parker and Mowbray , added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening , by singing several solos , glees and duets . The last toast of the evening having been given , tbe lodge was closed in due form and solemn prayer . PEESTON . —Concord Lodge ( No . 343 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place at tbe King ' s Arms Hotelon Thursday

, , the Wth ult ., and in tbe absence of tbe AV . M . and P . M . ' s , ihe lodge was opened by Bro . Potter , S . AV ., and after the minutes of the last lodgo were read and confirmed , and the ballots taken , Bro . Banning , J . W ., was called upon to give the loefcure on the tracing board in tbe first degree ; the brethren expressing a hope soon to hear it again . The lodge was then closed in peace and harmony , and with prayer , at an early hour .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTEE . — St . John ' s Zodr / e ( No . 279 ) . —This lodge resumed its regular meeting after the summer recess at the Freemasons ' Hall , on AVednesday week , when there were present Bros . Kelly , AV . M . and D . Prov . G . M ., Clarke , Pettifor and Weave , P . M . 's , Stanley , S . AV ., Crow , Sec . and Org ., Hart , I . G ., Atwood , Palmer , AViddowsou , Tarratt and Rope ; visitors : E- Garner ,

J . W . 890 , Lindon and Toller , W . M . ' s , Brewin and AV . B . Smith , P . M . 's , Buzzard , S . AV ., Scalthorpe , J . D ., Rev . J . Spittal , P . Prov . S . G . W . Chap ., Partridge , J . D ., Hunt and Miller , of No . S 23 . The minutes of the last regular lodge and . of three subsequent lodges of emergency having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Richard Augustus Barber as a candidate for Freemasonry , who was unanimously elected , but was

prevented attending for initiation on this occasion . Bro . Roper was called to the pedestal and examined in the first degree , after which he retired , and the lodge having been opened in the second degree be was passed thereto , after which the W . M . delivered the lecture on the tracing board . Bro . Tavratt was then examined as to his proficiency in the second degree , and , having answered the several questions , retired . A M . M . ' s lodge was then opened , and he was duly raised to that sublime degree . During the ceremonies the musical chants were led by Bro . Crow ,

Sec . and Org ., who presided at the instrument , assisted by Bro . Palmer and others . Two other candidates ( Bros . Dr . Finch and L . B . Atwood ) were due for the third and second degrees , but were not present . The lodge having been closed in the three degrees , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent an hour or two very pleasantly . Some excellent songs were sung by several brethren , and Bro . Crow ( who is a fellow of the College of Organists ) gave a masterly performance on the

piano . MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPOBT . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . —On Friday , the 3 rd inst ., the members of this lodge resumed business after their usual three month ' s holiday . Bro . Parnall , A \ . M ., was in tbe chair , and was supported by several P . M . ' s Prov . G . officers . The minutes of tbe last lodge and lodge of emergency having

been read and confirmed , the ballot took place , when Bro . A . Pugsley , of 333 , Glasgow , was unanimously admitted as a subscribing member . Tho brethren then proceeded to discuss three proposed amendments in tbe by-laws . This necessarily occupied a long time , and eventually two were carried , and one withdrawn , The Secretary brought up a petition to the Board of Benevolence , for relief to Mrs . Moreton , the widow of a brother who had

served tbe office of AV . M . in this lodge from December , 1845 , to 1846 , and the Secretary considering all correct , it was backed in the usual manner . The Secretary also produced two invitesone to the Prov . G . Lodge meeting for Herefordshire , at Leominster , on the 6 th inst . ; and the other for Prov . G . Lodge meeting for Somerset , at Weston-super-Mare , on the 16 th inst . —which were read and ordered to bo entered on tbe minutes . Bro . GratheJ . AV . then besought the charity of the brethren

, , on behalf of a foreign brother , now in Newport , named Despuzols , who was said to be in great distress and very ill . It was resolved that not only should two guineas be given to that brother out of the funds , but that a collection should be made there and then in the room , and wo are happy to say £ 2 3 s more was immediately collected . One gentlemen , a resident in the town , was then proposed for initiation at tbe next meeting , and the lodge was closed in harmony at a quarter to ten o ' clock .

NORTH AVALES AND SHROPSHIRE . PROVINCIAL GEAND LODGE . A Provincial Grand Lodge of tbe province of North AVales and Shropshire was held at Carnarvon on AVednesday , the 25 th ult . There was a large muster of brethren present . A sermon was preached in the parish church by the Rev . J . Hughes

, Chaplain of the Segontium Lodge ( No . 606 ) , Carnarvon , after which the sum of £ 18 was collected for local charities . The proceedings of the Provincial Grand Lodge were chiefly of a routine character , varied by a pleasing and well-deserved tribute of respect to a couple of old and honoured officers of the province , Bros . AVhite , Treas . ; and AVigan , Sec . The banquet took lace at the Sportsman HotelBro . Sir AVatkin AA \ AVynnthe

p , , Prov . G . M ., presiding . Tbe Prov . G . M . was supported by tbe following among other brethren : —Rev . E . H . Dymock , D . Prov . G . M . ; AV . Bulkeley Hughes , M . P ., P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Goldsbro , ' P . Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . R . Benson , Prov . G . Chap . ; Roden , the Rev . G . Sail , & c . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .

SUSSEX . BEIGTITOK' . Provincial Grand Lodge . In our report of this Grand Lodge which appeared in last issue , we were unable , consequent upon being pressed for space , to insert the proceedings at the banquet and the speeches which

followed , and we have now only space for the following extracts . After the R . AV . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Lord Pelham , M . P ., bad given the usual loyal and the first Masonic toasts , Bro . J . G . Dodson , M . F ., rose and responded for the Deputy Grand Master of England and Officers of Grand Lodge , past and present . On behalf of the D . G . Master , the Earl de Grey and Ripon , be felt it unnecessary for him to say anything ; those wbo knew him knew bow for years he bad persevered

, assiduously devoting himself to the duties of his office , and to tbe promotion of Masonry . Every one must acknowledge the high honour he conferred upon the Craft by the manner in which he performed the task assigned to him . On behalf of the other officers of Grand Lodge , it would ill become him as one of