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Master , Bro . Thomas , " upon whom he passed a high euloginm for the readiness with which on all occasions he advanced the interests of the Craft in every lodge with which he was connected . The toast was received with loud cheers , and Bro . Thomas replied in very felicitous terms . " The Health of the Worshipful Master" was next proposed and heartily responded to , and that brother thanked the brethren for the marked favour shown to him by his

re-election , and for the confidence thus again reposed in him . He ivas glad to know that his brethren were of opinion that he had been of some use to the lodge , and he promised that during the next year he would still further endeavour to place the lodge over which he presided in the highest possible position in the Craft . "The Health of the Initiates" was next proposedand Bro .

, Henry F . Hodges and Bro . J . T . R . Roberts severally responded . The Entered Apprentices' song was admirably sung by Bro . Thomas , P . M ., and the brethren joined most heartily in the chorus . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of the Visitors , "

coupled with the name of the W . M . of the United Pilgrim ' s Lodge , whom he was glad to see had honoured the Panmure brethren by his presence . Bro . Worthington ( W . M . 507 ) replied for himself and for the rest of the visiting brethren , expressing the great satisfaction he had experienced by partaking in the proceedings of the day . "The Health of the Past Masters , " was next proposed , the W . M . specially alluding to the services rendered to the lod

ge , and to himself , by Bro . Gardner , who returned thanks . "The Health of the Wardens" was next proposed , and responded to in neat and appropriate addresses , by Bros . Taylor and Gates . " The Treasurer and Secretary" were next given from tho chair , and Bro . Thomas , P . M ., holding the former office having already spokendesired Bro . W . P . Moorethe Secretaryto

, , , acknowledge the compliment ou behalf of both , which he did in a modest speech . "The Health ofthe rest of tho Officers" being also given , elicited an excellent speech from Bro . Gwilt , J . D ., and short acknowledgments , couched in agreeable language , from Bro . Prust , Dir . of Cers ., and Bro . Wolpert , I . G . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .

INSTRUCTION . UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE OE INSTEUCTION ( NO . 507 ) . —The weekly meeting of the United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction was held on Friday evening , the Sth inst ., at tho Durham Arms , Harleyford-road , Kennington . Bro . Orel presided as W . M ., and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Webb , P . M ., of the parent lodge , being the candidate ; after which

some of the sections of the degree were very ably worked by the brethren . Bro . Thomas , P . M . of the parent lodge , then drew the attention of the brethren to the very unsatisfactory manner in which the lodge of instruction had been going on for some time past , which , he said , was a source of great regret to the older members of it , as at one time it was well supported and attended . Lately , however , it had fallen oil ' , and on two or

three occasions they had been unable to form a lodge , there not being sufficient members for that purpose . It was very discouraging to those members of the Craft who were themselves well versed in their ceremonies and lectures , who attended , and were willing to afford information to others , if they found themselves almost alone in the lodge , and unable to carry out the duties from the want of a sufficient number to form a lod

ge . At one time they had a full attendance , and from the contributions of tho members they were able so devote a considerable sum to their Masouic charities , but of lato that had fallen oil ' altogether . The subject had attracted the attention of the members of tho parent lodge under the warrant of which that lodgo of instruction was held , and they had como to the conclusion that it was desirable to remove the lodge from its

present place of meeting ; and , in accordance with " their views , he had to move that the United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction be removed , and henceforth held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington . Bro . Worthington , W . M . of the parent lodge , seconded the motion . Bro . Francis , P . M . of the St . James ' s Union Lodge , said he failed to see what advantage would be gained by the lodgo iu its removal to the ITorns ~ Tavorn , as they had every accommodation afforded to them in the house in which they were

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then assembled . It was quiet and retired , and they could do there just as they pleased . It was stated that Bro . Pannell , the host of the Durham Arms , was himself anxious for its removal , as their meeting at his house was to him a positive loss . Bro . Pannell said he had heard before that it had been determined to remove the lodge , and although it had been a loss to him he had been most anxious to afford them all the

accommodation in his power . After some further observations from other members the motion was put and agreed to , and the meetings henceforth will be held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington .

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DEVONSHIRE . DEVOKTORT . —Lodge St . Aiibyn ( No . 854 ) . —The regular meeting was held on Tuesday , the llth inst . In addition to the three degrees worked by the W . M ., assisted by the W . B . Ives , of the Philanthropic Lodge , King ' s Lynn , who was present as a visitor , the report of the Audit Committee and the balance sheet for the year were received and adopted . The S . W . of the lodgeBro . P . B . Clemenswas unanimouslelected W . M . for

, , y the year ensuing , as was also Bro . Chappie , P . M ., the Treasurer . It is a remarkable fact that this lodge , numbering over 10 O members , have always been unanimous in the election of their officers , which abundantly proves that the cement of the lodge has been well preserved . The installation of W . M . and appointment of officers will take place on St . John ' s Day , and the banquet at the Odd Fellows' Hall , Devenport .

DURHAM . WEST HARTLEPOOL . —Sarbour of lief age Lodge ( No . 764 ) . —This lodge met at tho Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday , the llth inst , for the purpose of installing in the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year , Bro . W . C . Ward-Jackson , the W . M . Bro . R . B . Harpley occupied the chair with his usual ability , and opened tho lodge to the second degree . The ceremony of installation

was then proceeded with , and conducted by Bro . G . Moore , M . D ,, P . M . 531 and 7 G 4 , P . Prov . J . G . W ., with that impressiveness , clearness of enunciation , and perfectly natural manner , so peculiar to him , the rich tones of his voice giving additional effect to the beautiful addresses for which this ceremony is deservedly held in high estimation . Bro . Jackson ' s first dutybeing to select his officers , his choice fell upon Bros . S . Gom-ley ,,

M . D ., S . W . ; J . Byres Watt , J . W- ; W . Stonier , See . ; W . Farrar , S . D- ; J . W . Cameron , J . D . E . Hudson , I . G ., who , with Bros . J . Miller , who had been elected Treas ., and Atkinson , re-elected Tyler , were all invested and presented with the badges and emblems of their respective offices . The ceremony over , the W . M . reminded the brethren of the many valuable services Bro . Moore had rendered to the Harbour of Refuge Lodge , how that he was its first Master , had subsequently installed three of its Masters , and in many other ways had testified tho warm feeling he entertained towards a lodge he had been one of the means

of bringing into being , that it must ever tend to the advantage of the lodge to secure his advice and counsel among the Past Masters , and would he a graceful act of courtesy to elect him . as honorary member of this lodge . Ho accordingly made a , proposition to that effect . The Immediate Past Master , in seconding it , remarked that Bro . Moore had held the chair for a year and nine months , and during that period had initiated more candidates than of his successors . The motion was

any then carried by acclamation , and acknowledged by the recipient of the honour in simple and graceful terms . A candidate was then proposed for initiation and the lodge was closed . At the banquet , which was served at Bro . Gallon's , the Royal Hotel , upwards of forty brethren sat down , including a considerable number of visitors . The W . M . was supported right and left by the Installing Master , the I . PM ., Bro . Harpley ; Bros . Smailey ,

W . M . 541 ; T . Anderson , P . M . 541 , and Prov . G . Sec . Northumberland ; Smith , P . M . 24 and 541 ; J . B . Winter , P . M . 541 ; Sivewriaht , W . M . 531 ; Young , S . W . 124 ; Stokoe , S . W . 541 , and Treas . 48 ; Sharp , S . W . 94 ; J . W . Hearon , 124 and 531 ; Drs . Stamp and Inglis , Sutton , and Berner , 531 ; Brunton , P . M . ; Rank , P M . ; Kirk , P . M . and P . Brov . J . G . W . ; Wood , Stafford , Carter , and others of this lodge . To praise the excellency of the fare , and to repeat all tho expressions of good will that were interchanged during the evening , would be an iteration of what perhaps too often appears in these columns ,