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took part in the usual salutations , greetings and proclamations . The W . M . appointed aud invested the following as his officers for the ensiling year : Bros . H . M . Bartlett , I . P . M . ; Hallet , S . W . ; Coles , J . W . ; Taylor , S . D . ; Bentley , J . D . ; Tomes , Sec . ; Whidburn , Treas . ; Morris , I . G . ; Burton and Cotton , Stewards ; Hagerty , Tyler . The ceremony was finally concluded by the Installing Master giving the addresses to the I . P . M . explaining

, the Masonic application of his jewel , the W . M ., the Wardens and the brethren . No other business offering , the lodge was closed "b y the new W . M . and his officers at 5 p . m . The brethren adjournod to the Queen ' s Hotel , where the annual banquet had been liberally provided by the host , Bro . Bartlett . Owing to the indisposition of the AV . M . the Installing Master presided at first , but being obliged to leave early , Bro . Burden was

afterwards induced to occupy his proper position . The arrangements made for the entertainment of the members were all that could be desired , and a most agreeable evening was spent , the usual Masonic toasts being duly honoured .

TIVERTON . —St Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 1125 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the new Masonic Hall , being removed from Three Tuns Hotel . The installation of the Master took place at the Masonic Hall at three p . m ., on St . John ' s day , the 27 th nit . After the ceremony the officers were selected and invested in the usual form . The following is the list of the appointments : — Bros . John Sharland , W . M . ; Lieutenant-General MorrisP . M . ; Dr . R . R , G . ThomasS . W . ; James MillsJ . W . ;

, , , the Rev . R . Duckworth , Chap . ; E . Williams , Treas . ; Ratterton , Sec . ; H . Davey , S . D . ; W . E . Williams , J . D . ; H . Norrish , Org . ; H . Sharland and S . Markes , Stewards ; Mole , Dir . of Cers . ; J . B . Crahb , I . G . ; John Patey , Tyler ; Frank Reed , Assist . Tyler . At 5 p . m . the brethren assembled at Bro . Wood ' s the White Bell , where a sumptuous banquet was provided , to which ample justice was done .

DORSETSHIRE . SHAFTESBURY . —Lodge of Friendship and Sincerity ( No . 472 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst . The following were present : Bros . G . McGoud , W . M . ; J . Emblin , S . W . ; T . B . Haubam , J . W . ; J . Bennett , Treas . ; W . C . Usher , Sec . ; G . Williams , S . D . ; T . Imber , J . D . ; J . Foot , I . G . ; R . Beibin , Tyler ; J . Soppitt , I . P . M .

KENT . DOVER . —Lodge Peace and Harmony ( No . 199 ) . —Tho brethren of this lodge gave a ball at the Apollonian Hall , on Tuesday the 4 th ult ., and it was attended with the most gratifying success . The stewards were Bros . Major A . G . Dickson , M . P . ; Capt . Magrath , R . A ., P . M . ; Adamson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; H . S . Boyton , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Org . ; J . Coram , PMPProvGPurstAlfred Piov

.., . . . . ; W . Avers , P . M ., P . . G . Sec ; J . Honvey , P . M . ; J . 0 . Rees , " AV . M ., P . G . P . ; Capt . Kittoe , 4 th K . O . R . Regiment , J . B . Lame , 4 th K . O . R . Regiment , Corny . General Shortt , Thomas Fox , P . Prov . G . Sec . ; J . Marshall , L . R . C . P ., S . W . ; W . J . Adcock , S . D . ; Edward Fry , J . D ., and Thomas A . Terson . The room had been very tastefully and artisticall y decorated by Messrs . J . 0 . Rees , Adcock , FryT . A . Tersonand Coramtogether with CaptKittoeand

, , , . , altogether it had a charming aspect . A group of flags was placed in the centre of the gallery , and on either side were the names of the twelve tribes of Israel , whilst here and there around the room were various Masonic symbols . Iu front of the hall Was a large gas illumination representing a square and compass . The majority of the brethren wore the full Masonic costume , and many of them were accordingly very richly attiredthe of

, display jewels by those who had occupied high positions in the Craft being somewhat considerahle ; whilst the variety of colours bad a pleasing effect . The refreshments , supplied by Mr . Stone , were of the best description , and , as is always the case , reflected the greatest credit on the proprietor of the hall . Dancing was kept up with the utmost spirit from nine o ' clock on Tuesday evening until nearly four o ' clock on and

AVednesday morning , a great deal of the enjoyment of the hall was due to the capital music from Mr . Jarrett ' s band , whose excellent playing was much appreciated . There were over one hundred and twent y ladies and gentlemen present , the sterner sex comprising visitors from Folkestone , Canterbury , Deal , Ashford , and other Kentish towns ; and all were delighted with the ball , which was in every respect a "ood one . The arrangements were carried out so well that there was not a

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single hitch , and we trust that the success with which their efforts were attended , and the large sum they will be able to devote from the proceeds to one or other i . f the Masonic charities , will induce the committee to repeat the ball annually . The following wore amongst the party : — -Major Dickson , M . P . ; Mr . J . G . Churchward , Mr . A . Churchward , Mr . G . Churchward , Mr . T . FoxCaptain Kittoe 4 th K . OR , Regiment ; Mr . S .

, , . Court , Dr . Marshall , Mr . J . 0 . and Mrs . Rees . Mr ., Mrs ., and MissIIanvey , Mr . Hanvey , jun . ; Mr . W . Crundail and the Misses Ciundall , Mr . Langley , Miss Langley , the Misses Rigden , Mr . J . McCallnm , Mr . S . Weston , Mr . and Mrs . Fry , the Misses Wood , Mr . and Mrs . Adcock , the Misses Lukey , Mr . B . Lukey , Mr-Curtis Johnson . Miss Kingham , Miss Iron , Mr . Cotterell , Captain Billing , 4 th K . O . R . Regiment ; Mr . J . G . Lamarque , Miss

Wood , Miss AVootten , Mr . and Mrs . Buhner , Mr . M . Sandford , Mr . Thomas Denne , Mr . W . Bushell , Mr . J . G . AVeston , the Misses Boyde , Mr . and Mrs . AV . H . Boyde , the Misses Keble , Mr ., Mrs ., and Miss Coram . Mr . AVilson , Mr . A . Wilson , Mr . C Adams , Mr . AV . Forster , Miss Sackett , Mr . B . F . Wright , Mr . and Mrs . Fuer , the Misses Ross , Mr . and Mrs . Perry , Miss Karr ,. Mr . and the Misses Elms , Mr . S . J . Davies , Mr . AV . P , Gardner ,. Mr . J . D . Terson , Mr . J . V . Terson , Mr . and Mrs . Marley , Mr .

Law , Mr . Butts , Mr . and Mrs . Laws , Miss Prescott , Miss Barrett , Miss Donover , Mr . and Mrs . Birch , Miss Jenkins , Mr .. and Mrs . Chidwick , Miss Pilcher , Mr . Ritchie , Mr . G . Turner , Mr . Partridge , Mr . Harvey , Mr . Drury , Mr . A . Gardner , Mr . S . Philpott , Mr . and Mrs . Beeching , Mr . Douglas , Mr . Thomas A .. Terson , Hon . . Secretary ; Mr . C . Sclater . Mr . Barwise , Messrs . Lugard , Simpson , and Hooper , 4 th K . O . R . Regiment ; Mr ., Mrs ., aud Miss Foreman , Mr . White , Mr . R . AV . Philpott , and several officers of the garrison , & c ., & c .

ISLE OF AVIGHT . COWES . —Medina Lodge ( No . 35 ) . —The installation meeting of this ancient lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., when Bro . J . H . Smith , the W . M . elect , was duly installed in the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year , and appointed the following officers : —Bros . C . Sari , I . P . M . ; 0 . Haxthawson , S . W . ; J . G . AVhceler , J . AA . ; T . AV . Faulkner , P . M ..

and Treas . ; J . R . Dawson , P . M . and Sec . ; G . J . Jones , S . D . ; G . H . Hunter , J . D . ; J . Rotten , I . G . ; AV . C . AVellows , Stewaid ; and D . AVhite , Tyler . At five o'clock the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet at the Dolphin Hotel , provided by Mrs . Airs , at which the usual loyal , Masonic , and patriotic toasts wero given and duly responded to by the brethren present . The remainder of the evening was spent in harmony and brotherly love . LANCASHIRE ( EAST ) .

MAXCIIESTER . —Humphrey Cheetham Lodge ( No . G 4-5 ) . — The installation of this lodge was held on AVednesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , and was attended by a large number of members and visitors . The lodge was opened punctually at four o ' clock by Bro . Charles Heywood ,. W . M ., Prov . G . Reg . E . L ., assisted by his officers . The minutes were road and confirmed , and there being no other business before the lodge the installation was at once proceeded with .

The chair was taken by Bro . J . L . Hine , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . AV . E . L ., the Installing Master , and the AV . M . elect , Bro . P . Peterson , who had been unanimously elected , was then presented and installed according to ancient custom , and saluted in the several degrees . The following were appointed : —Bros . AAlnterbottom ,. S . AV . ; Gottz , J . W . ; Duffiekl , Treas . ( re-elected ); Heywood , I . P . M . and Sec , & c . The officers were invested by Bro . Hine ,

and the addresses to the AV . M ., AVardens , and brethren were delivered by Bro . J . A . Birch , P . M . Tho regular business having been disposed of the lodge was closed with solemn prayer at six o'clock , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall . The chair was taken by the AV . M ., supported by about forty of the brethren , among whom we noticed Bros . J . L . Hine , P . Prov . S . G . VA . E . L . ; C . Heywood , Prov . G . Reg . E . L . ; J . DuffieldProv . G . Supt . of Works E . L . ; HowardP . Prov

, , . S . G . D . Cheshire ; Hind , Simpson , Sowler , Petty , and Birch , P . M . 's ; Hartley , W . M . 204 ; Seed , P . M . ; C . F . Matier , Grand Steward , G . L . of Scotland ; Pratt .- Blackburn , Nelson , & c . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been proposed from tho chair , and du'y honoured by the brethren , the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " was proposed , b y Bro . J . L . Hine , who earnestly advocated the cause of the noble and benevolent institutions connected with the Masonic Order . He also gave a