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fullest , broadest , noblest meaning—not that charity which consists in mere almsgiving , but which enables each to put a libera construction on another ' s words and actions—that charity withl out which no society can exist with profit and comfort to its members ; and , finally , brethren , may the three grand principles upon which Freemasonry is founded , viz ., Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth , be the basis of our conduct until the close of lifeand when it shall lease the Great Architect of the Uni

, p - verse , in his unbounded and unerring wisdom " , to direct us , as Masons , to lay aside our working tools , and close our loelgeswhen our secrets are for ever buried in the safe and sacred repository ofthe grave—when , having safely passed through the valley of the shadow of death , and arisen from the tomb of transgression , may we all assemble at the Grand Loelge abovewhere the World ' s Great Architect livesand rei for

ever-, gns more . " _ This address was listened to by the brethren with admiration . Bro . P . M . Hamilton was most unanimously elected as Treasurer , Bro . AA ynne having declined to be re-elected . Bro . T . C . Speight was re-elected as Tyler . It was proposed by Bro . T . Barnes , seconded by Bro . Brown , and carried unanimously , that a Past Treasurer ' s jewel should be presented to Bro . Wynne , for the zeal displayed by him in the discharge of

bis duties , also that he become au honorary member of the lodge . The W . M . gave the health of the W . M . elect ( Bro . Mozely ) , who , in returning thanks , said : " AVorshipful Master and Brethren , I now appear before you at the banquet table for the first , and , in all probability , for the last time in my life , Master Elect of the Yarborough Lodge , and in that capacity thank you for that hearty response which the toast proposing my health has elicited . It has been said by that wise man , of whom you ,

sir , as Master of a Masonic Lodge , are a representative—even that great and mighty prince , King Solomon , ' that without counsel purposes are disappointed , but that in the multitude of counsellors they are established . ' Assuming , that the proceedings in lodge this evening are confirmed at our meeting in January , aud that my installation will then take place , it is my intention to adopt the proverb I have just quoted as my motto during of officeand to seek such counsellors

my year , and counsel of shall tend to establish all those purposes which have for their end the good of Freemasonry in general and of this lodge in particular . Brethren of the Yarborough Loelge , I ask you for your hearty and cordial co-operation . AV . M . and brethren I full y expect your entire concurrence in the statement which I am now about to make , namely , that our individual and collective experiences must force upon our minds

this conviction ; that unity anel co-operation are indispensible to the well being of society anel that the contrary may endanger even the very existence of a Masonic lodge . Then holding , as 1 do , this opinion I shall endeavour to secure for the Yarborough Lodge that peace and unanimity which must at all times characterise Freemasonry and which ought at all times to characterise Freemasons . Brethren , I believe that in the

Yarborough we have all the elements of success , then let onr watchword be 'Excelsior , ' our progress onward , our actions lively , and the Yarborough Loelge must take that position to which she will be justly entitled , second to none in the Craft . " The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings of a most interesting meeting and agreeable evening to a timely close ; the harmony prevalent amongst the brethren was further promoted by some excellent singing by Bro . J . Wainwright , 933 , Stride , Kimpple , and Stevens .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

BEDFORDSHIRE . BEDIOED . —Stuart Lodge ( No . 540 ) . —In the report , which appeared in our last of the anniversary meeting of this loelge . AVe should have added to the list of visitors present , the name of Bro . Avchdale , P . M . S 03 , and Bro . Col . Stuart , M . P ., should have been stated te be P . S . G . W . CORNWALL .

SALTASH . —Zetland Lodge ( No . 1 , 071 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst . The brethren were honoured by the presence of the Prov . G . AI . Bro . Augustus Smith , who placed the Master elect , Bro . J- G . Richards , in the chair of K . S . The brethren having again assembled on the conclusion of the ceremonies . The

W . M . apnointed and invested his officers , viz .: —W . Foxwell S . W . ; S . ' Warren , J . W . ; J . Dable , Treas . ; Dr . Littleton , Sec ; J . Dampney . S . D . ; R . B . Pascoe , J . D . ; Samuel Menheniot , I . G . ; Radmore , Tyler . The brethren met after the business to partake of the animal banquet . The usual toasts were given and duly honoured . '

DURHAM . HARTLEPOOL . —St . Helen's Lodge ( No . 531 ) . —The regularmeeting of this loelge was held in the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., when the W . M . was in the chair , supported by Bros . Dr . George Moore , P . M ., P . Prov . G . W . ; S . Armstrong , P . M . ; James Groves . P . M ., Prov . G . D . ; AV . Stonier Leigh , S . W . and Sec . ; L . M . Hill , J . AV . ; AV . J . Sievewright , as S . D , ; J . J . Armstrong , J . D . ; George Carter , I . G ., and others .

The business of the evening was the initiation of Mr . John Hyslop Bell , which , on the whole , was performed in a creditable manner . The excellent and practical address delivered by the R . W . Bro . John Fawcett , Esq ., Prov . G . M ., in accordance with the circular letter of the M . AV . G . M , at the last meeting ofthe Prov . Grand Lodge , impressing on the loelges of the province the greater care that should be exercised in the admission of candidates , was then read . It was decided that the annual

festival should take place , as usual , on St , John ' s Day—the lodge to be opened at two p . m ., and the banquet afterwards to be held at the King's Head Hotel . The lodge was then closed in love and harmony .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge took place at the Freemasons Hall , Halford-street , on AVednesday , the Sth instant , when among those present were Bros . W . Kelly , P . M . and D . Prov . G . M . ( who presided , in the absence , from indisposition , of the Rev . G . W . AVoolcock , the AV . M . ) , Pettifer , Morris , and Weare , P . M . ' s ; Adlard , J . W . ; Ride , S . D . ; Stretton , J . D . ; and

Gosling , J . G . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last lodge confirmed ,, a ballot took place for W . M . for the ensuing year , when the S . W . Bro . Leonard Alfred Clarke ( who was absent at the time , but arrived subsequently ) , was elected . The festival of the lodge was fixed to take place on St . John's day . The Rev . Charles John Anderson ( Prov . G . Chap . ) , of the Howe and Charnwood Lodge , Loughborough , was proposed as a joining member , after which , there being no further business , the lodge was closeel , aud the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was held on the 5 th inst . Bro . Henry Hellyer , W . M . in the chair . On the dais wo noticed five or six P . M . ' s ., the Chaplain , Treasurer , and Secretary ; and the room , which is one of the largest in Wales , was comfortably filled , several visiting brethren being present .

The minutes of the last meeting having been read and con finned . Tlie ballot took place when Bro . Capt . John Richard Pearson , of Craig-yr-hawl , near Castletown , Captain in the Royal Artillery , initiated in the Star of tho East Lodge , 80 Calcutta , was unanimously admitted as a subscribing member . The ballot again took place , when Mr . Richard William White , and Mr . Ben Lawrence , were also unanimously admitted , and the latter two gentlemen were initiated bBro . Hellyerin his

y , usual admirable manner . The AV . M . then in a neat address ,, told the brethren that that was the usual meeting for the election of a W . M . for the ensuing year , that he had heard of but two candidates , both of whom were in every way eligible to succeed him , and the result he would leave in the hands of the brethren present . The Secretary then read a list of all parties qualified , and scrutineers having been appointed , the

votes were duly recorded and the W . M . reported numbers as follows : —Bros . B . Thomas , P . S . W ., 26 ; C . H . Oliver , S . W ., 20 ; Beynon , P . AI ., 1 ; Farnall , J . W ., 1 . The AV . M ., therefore , declared the election had fallen on Bro . Thomas , who , returned , thanks for the honour thus conferred on him , saiel he should endeavour to rule so as to try to please all , anel although he could not hope to carry out the office in such an admirable manner as his immediate predecessor Bro . Hellyer , yet he would do his best , and he trusted the mantle from off Bro . Hellyer ' s shoulders , would in a measure fall gracefully on his , the speakers . Bro . Oliver also returned thanks for the number o