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been put forward without his knowledge or consent , ancl that he had omitted to require its withdrawal solely from the feeling that lie was desirous to be useful to the Craft in any position to which the will of the brethren might appoint him . He had therefore allowed his name to stand , under a conviction that Bro . Du Jardin would be re-appointed , and that additional honour would accrue to him by success over an opponent rather than by a simple uncontested nomination to the office . This election was now confirmed by tho investiture of the Prov . Grand Treasurer

by tho Prov . Grand Master , aud no other business or propositions being brought forward , tho Prov . Grand Lodge ivas closed in duo form and with the usual ceremonies , after which the new officers formed the procession to escort the Prov . Grand Master from the hall to the robing room . As usual on these occasions , tho brethren re-assembled at sis o ' clock to partake of a banquet which had been prepared at the Pomme d'Or Hotel , when about fifty sat down . Aftor full justice had been done to the viands placed on the table , the

usual loyal aud Masonic coasts were proposed by ffie Prov . Grand Master , who of course presided , the vice-chair being occupied by Bro . Jas . Johnson , Prov . S . G . W . It seemed quite understood that there wero to be no long speeches , inasmuch as- a great musical treat hacl been arranged , with the assistance of Bro . Bridgeman , Prov . G . Org ., who presided at the piano , and also delighted the brethren by his performances on the concertina . The following were among those who joined in the music of tho evening : —Bros . H . Drayton ( a host in himself ) FoordePerrott

, , , , Raticr , Jas . Johnson , Chas . Johnson , Du Jardin , & c . It need hardly be stated of a party of Masonic brethren , that the whole of tho jiroceedings at the banquet were characterized by kindly feeling ancl fraternal union , and that nothing was wantirg which could give eclat to the meeting or contribute to that spirit of social order aud brotherly affection which are the main objects of the Masonic bond . This was cemented in the course of tho evening by the introduction of the loving cup , which was conveyed round by the Stewards in clue form and presented to each brother in

turn , who received and partook of it standing , out of respect to tho virtues of which it is the symbol . It may be added , in conclusion , that the Stewards are worthy of all praise for their commendable attention and for the trouble they had taken to secure all possible satisfaction with the arrangements , in which they completely succeeded . —( H . H . )

CHESHIRE . APPOINTMENT , — fjtdgc , —Friday , -lime 2-ltli , Mersey Instruction ( 701 ) , Augel Inn , Birkenhead , fit 6 , CORNWALL . APPOINTMENT . —/ . cfye , — -Monday , .. UDO 20 tli , Phccnij : ot Honour and Prudence , Masonic KoomsTruroat 7 Encampment—FridayJuno 2 oUiConiubian Conclave of the Hol

, , . . , , , or y f / ity , Masonic Hall , Falmouth . PROVINCIAL CHANT ) IODGE . THE annual festival of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Cornwall , was held at Chaceivator , oa 31 st of May last . The Lodge was opened at about half-past ten o ' clock , in the National School-room , by the D . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Augustus SmithM . P . as Prov . Grand Master ; soon after which the brethren

, , walked iu procession to the church , the use of which for divine service had been kindly granted by the incumbent . Prayers wero read by tho Rev . G . L . Church , incumbent , and the lessons by the Rev . A , L . Taylor , vicar of St . Stephens iu Bvanwell . The sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . Hem-y Grylls , vicar of St . Iseob , Provincial Grand Chaplain , from Romans , 12 th chap ., 10 th verse : — "Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love . " Although the venerable Chaplain never fails to engross the closest attention of his auditoryoften as the

, Craft have been privileged to listen to his eloquent and forcible Masonic addresses , we believe but one impression rested upon tho minds of all who heard him on this occasion—that never in any previous efforts had he more happily introduced true Masonic teaching into what was of necessity in a mixed congregation , a general discourse . The choral part of the service was most efficiently conducted by d- D %