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thanks for so cordial a greeting , but he felt it to be a somewhat responsible situation to find himself at the head of so many Masons , and all his work to come . He should endeavour to do his best , although he felt he must suffer under a disadvantage in following such an able W . M . as the immediate P . M ., and to be succeeded by the excellent brethren who would follow himself . His desire was to see more local members' and he knew there were many brethren living around them who , if they

inew the lodge , would like to join it . He was well satisfied , however , with what had been accomplished , as few lodges could equal their success in the same period , viz ., one brief year . For the prowl position they had placed him in , and their cordiality in receiving his health , he returned his hearty thanks . — The W . M . was always pleased when visitors favoured the lodge with their company , and they had some eminent "brethren there that day whose healths he proposed

coupling the toast with the name of Bro . Muggeridge . —Bro . MTJGGEEIDGE returned thanks , chiefly on his own account , in which he gave a history of the charities , and his connection with the Girls' School . —The W . M . proposed the health of Bro . Hardey , P . M .., which he was sure would be received in tho

most cordial manner , for every member there knew his work , courtesy , and energy . —Bro . H AEDEX begged to return his sincere ihanks , for the kind expressions which had fallen from their W . M . They had all , in lodge , paid him a compliment for those ¦ exertions which he felt were simply duties . As a young Mason , he had endeavoured to attain some knowledge ofhis art , and if they were satisfied , he was pleased that they received his attempts so kindly . The W . M . said they were pecxliaily fortunate

in their officers , for nothing but perfection and the most constant jattention would do for them . He was sure that Bro . Willett would attain the highest dignity in that lodge ( as he had already done in another ) , and he coupled the name of that Brother , their S . W ., with the toast . —Bro . WILLETT , S . W ., thanked them for the honour . As one of the originators , with the W . M . and P . M ., he had done as much as could he expected of him . He lenew there were many Masons in the neighbourhood who

intended to join , and he saw nothing but a prosperous and happy future before him . The Tylers' toast followed , and the London hrethren returned to town , all having spent a very agreeable and pleasant day , amidst admirable work , and a hospitable ¦ entertainment .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPOET . —As we briefly noticed in our last , a grand display took place in Newport on Friday 30 th May . A Prov . Grand lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , under the presidency of Bro . John E . W . Bolls , Prov . D . G . M . Afterwards the hrethren , wearing their aprons and insignia , formed in procession , and , headed by the band ofthe'fhirdMonmouthshire Rifle Volunteers ,

( in uniform ) and up Stow-hill to Woolos church . A large concourse of spectators lined the route of the procession , hut unfortunately the rain poured down in torrents , and ( doubtless in consequence of this ) , the number of brethren who took part in the proceedings was not , we believe , so great as had been anticipated . The whole distance , from the hall to the church , the band played , in capital style , the tune of the " Entered Apprentice . " At St . Woolos divine service was celebrated , the

llev . Edward Hawkins , vicar , reading the lessons and prayers . The sermon was preached by tho Rev . George Roberts , Prov . G-. Chap ., of Cheltenham . He selected as his text the passage : — "' Charity never faileth" —1 st Cor , 13 , viii . These words formed the basis of an admirable discourse , The collection at the close amounted to £ 6 10 s . » , the whole of which ( instead of a moiety , as had . been proposed , ) being generously presented to the Dispensary . The musical portions of the service were very effectively rendered hy iir . H . J . Groves , Org . of St . Woolos , ancl several of the principal amateurs of the town .

WALES , SOUTH ( EASTERN DIVISION ) . CAIDIFE . —Glemnorgan Lodge ( No . 43 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge on Tuesday , the 10 th instant , Bro . Thomas , S . W ., who had previously been proposed at a former lodge , was unanimously approved as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation is to be performed by the W . P . M . South , on Tuesday the 2 = lth inst . Bro . E . S . Cossens , W . M ., 1202 ,

P . M ., 1097 , visited the lodge , and paid some well merited enconiums on Bro . Gaskell ( the retiring W . M . ) , on the accuracy of his working . One gentleman was initiated into the arena of Freemasonry , and Bro . Waller was raised to the sublime degree

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of M . M . Auditors were appointed to investigate the accounts of the lodge , which appear to be in a flourishing condition , After a long and arduous year of office , Bro . Gaskell will now retire amongst the honourable band of P . M . s , at all times considered to be the highest position in the lodge . The B . A . Chapter attached to this lodge , is appointed to be held on Tuesday next , the 17 th inst .

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JERSEY . — Lodge La Cesaree , No . 860 . A regular meeting of the members was held on Thursdav , May 26 th , when not more than thirty were present , the small number being accounted for by the unusual horn-, 1 . 30 r . sr . The Lodge was opened b y Bro . Bairdains , W . M ., assisted by Bros . Ph . Lesueur and Roberts acting as Wardens . The minutes of the last meeting were read ancl confirmed . Charles Benest was announced as a

candidate for initiation , havingbeenproposed ' onafoi-mer occasion , when several Brethren rose in succession , bearing most unequivocal testimony to his high reputation ancl exemplary conduct , which would render his accession to the Craft an honour . The ballot was forthwith taken ancl declared unanimous in his favour . The Secretary read the following letter from Bro . Ch . Hocquard , in reply to the address of condolence given in the

report of the meeting hi April . DEAR SIB AND BROTHER . — I am deeply impressed with gratitude for the sympathy which the members of the Lodgo have heen so ready to express , in reference to the severe loss with which it has pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to afflict me . His will be done . Allow mo to assure you , that this evidence of esteem and friendship , which you have been appointed to communicate to meshall be cherished by me to iny

, latest hour ; for if there be any ono thing more than another by which grief can he assuaged , it is a knowledge of having the sympathy and kind feeling of friends , but more particularly of those united by the ties of Masonic Brotherhood . Accept , worshipful Master my esteem , and assurance that I am your devoted brother . —CHAELES J . HOCQUAED . St . HolierMay 22 nd 1 S 62 ;

, , On the proposition of Bro . Schmitt , seconded by Bro . J Durell , the Lodge decided that the above letter should be entered on the minutes . The Lodge was then opened in the second degree . At the request of tho W . M . his chair was assumed by Bro . Schmitt , P . M ., in order to conduct the installation of

Bro . J . Din-ell , VV . M . elect , who was in due course presented to receive this honour ; a Board of installed masters was formed , consisting of Bro . A . Schmitt , Ph . Baudains , J . T . Du Jardin , P . W . Renham , P . M . 302 ; W . Adams , P . M . 302 ; J . B . Le Roy , P . M . 722 . Bro . J . Durell was then regularly installed with the usual ceremonies , and the immediate Past- Master , received , his declaration and charge . The brethren , saluted their new president . The installing master proceeded to invest the now

officers , as follows : —Bro . Ph . Le Sueur , S . W . ; Bro . Ol . Lc Sueur , J . W . ; Bro . F . Mannan , S . D . ; Bro . Edward Le Sueur , J . D . ; Bro . Dr . Piscarfc , I . G . ; Bro . Alavoine , Sec ; Bro . Goupillot , Treas . ; Bro . T . J . Le Maistrc , D . C . ; Bro . Ph . Starck , assist . D . C . On . the conclusion of the ceremony of Installation , the now candidate , having submitted to theneeessary formalities , was admitted within the precincts of the Lodge , and duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by ihe new W . M ., who

acquitted himself in so distinguished a manner as to call forth the congratulations of all the members present . He also gave the charge on the termination of the ceremony to Bro . Benest , who expressed his desire to become a subscribing member of the Lodge . Bro . A . Schmitt , P . M ., having taken a- review of the proceedings of the last two years , under tho Presidency of Bro . Ph . Baudains , did justice to his well sustained efforts , and to the enlihtened zeal with which he had discharged his difficult and

g important duties ; he enumerated his many high personal qualities , truly admirable in themselves , and such as to contribute most essentially to the harmony and prosperity of the Lodge ; lastly he pointed out that , by his habitual courtesy , urbanity , and impartiality , he had gained the approbation and the affection of all the brethren . Consequently , Bro . Schmitt proposed , that in recognition of numerous services rendered to dis

the Lodge , among others the devotedncss and zeal he had - played in reference to the erection of a Masonic Temple , a token of esteem of friendship ancl of gratitude be presented to Bro . Ph . Baudains , now P . M . of Lodge La Cesaree . This motion was