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brother to consecrate the Welshpool Lodge , and to install my friend , Dr . Goldsbro . I feel a strong desire that this lodge may prosper . I know the excellent qualifications of Bro . Dr . Goldsbro , and feel convinced that ho ancl Bro . Brown , the Hon . Sec . and S . D ., will do everything to promote its prosperity . It will and must prosper when I find on the night of consecration twenty members added to their number . Masonry is exceedingly popular in the town of Welshpool ,

or so many brethren would not have joined at this early period of its existence . I am very much pleased in having this opportunity of not only responding to the compliment paid me by the W . M . in proposing my health , but also for the many acts of kindness I have received in the town of Welshpool . I am not unused to Wales ( South Wales ) . Some ten years ago I was proposed and made honorary member of the Haverford West Lodgewhen Lord Milford was Provincial Grand Master .

, I am prepared to receive kindness from my Welsh brethren , aad I feel myself more than half a Welshman . I am happy to do anything in my power to benefit the cause of Freemasonry , ancl I may mention that I shall be happy to see any of the brethren of this lodge at the anniversary meeting of the Stability Lodge of Instruction , which will take place at Radley's Hotel , on tbe 6 th of May , on which occasion Bro . J . Stevens , Past Grand Wardenwill preside .

, The W . MASTEB next proposed "Tbe Health of tbe Officers of the Lodge ; " and remarked that he was happy to say how well he was supported by his officers , both as regarded zeal and punctuality . Bro . the Rev . ALEBED JENKINS , S . W . , in reply , said I am much obliged for the honour conferred on tbe officers of the lodge by the W . M ., and trust that we shall be able to fulfil

the duties devolving upon us not discreditably . I have the welfare of Masonry at heart throughout the principality , and more especially so in this town , and should not like , through any inefficiency on our part , that it should be brought into disrepute . A short time ago I thought it desirable that I should resign my post as Senior Warden , but , on second thought , I considered that a wrong interpretation might be put on it . I will to the utmost of my power do my best . We have had

opportunities of witnessing the groat working- powers of our W . M ., and hope that through our own diligence and his perseverance , with liis officers , we shall prove ourselves really a good working lodge in the Craft . W . M . and brethren , on behalf of the officers , 1 thank you . The W . MASTEE next proposed " The Health of the Treasurer , Bro . Thomas Newell ; " and said what pleasure it gave him to find that the lodge had unanimouslelected so estimable

y a brother to this honourable and responsible office . Bro . NEWEIA replied , that he hoped the way in which he should fill the office would give satisfaction to those who had elected him their Treasurer , and trusted that they would keep within compass , and begged to thank the brethren for the honour they bad done him in drinking his health . The Tyler being summoned , the usual final toast was given , and the brethren after

separated , having spent an evening in such an agreeable manner as will long dwell in the memories of all who were present . During the banquet , the baud of the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry ( of which Sir Watkin XV . Wynn is the colonel ) , under the direction of Mr . White , bandmaster , contributed much to the pleasure of the brethren , by playing an appropriate selection .

Among the number of the distinguished visiting brethren present , were : —Bros . Dr . Oakley , of Shrewsbury ; Worsnam , of Newtown ; Major BuVkeley Williams , of Pennant ; Francis Smith , of London , ancl of Newton Abbot ; Jos . Beattie , banker , of Birmingham ; Henry Muggeridge , P . M ., London ; Phillips , P . M ., of Shrewsbury ; Stanfield , P . M ., Shrewsbury , with many others , whose names we did not learn .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . BEADEOED . —Pentalpha Lodge ( No . 974 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was holden at the rooms of the Lodge of Hope , on Thursday evening , the 7 th inst ., at 6 . 30 . In the absence of Bro . W . Forster , the W . M ., Bro . M . Rhodes presided , assisted by Bros . E . XV . Shaw , S . W ., Arthur Briggs , S . W ., & c , and the ceremony of raising Bros . Jonas- Foster , John Foster , and Richard Wrighley , was conducted in an admirable manner . Bros . David Salmond ancl William Gath , P . Prov . G . W . 's ; R . B . Nelson , Prov . G . See . ; D . Taylor ancl Henry Smith , P . Prov . G . D . ' s ; Michael Rogerson , A . Hunter , James Lumb , and H . 0 .

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Mawson , P . M . s took a part of the duty , by command of the W . M . The lodge was closed at nine o'clock , when the supper was served in the banquet room . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , Bro . Burnley , P . M ., of the Lodge Harmony , rose , aud in a highly complimentary speech , proposed the health of Bro . Rhodes , the acting W . M ., who , in returning thanks , expressed bis great pleasure in seeing so many visitors , and his obligations for the services of so many P . M . 'sexpressing

, his conviction that , while they continued to give their assistance and advice , the lodge will prosper and increase in numbers . The health of Bro . Foster , W . M ., was heartily received and many regrets expressed at bis absence being caused by illness . Bros . Salmond and Watson added to the pleasure of the evening by singing several charming songs .

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JERSEY . LODGE LA CESAEEE ( NO . 590 ) . —At a very numerously attended meeting on March 31 st , about hundred brethren being present , the lodge was opened in the first degree at seven o ' clock , by Bro . J . Dnrrell , supported by his Wardens , Bros . Clement and Philip Edward Le Sueur . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Summers was examined as to his proficiency , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . The

lodge was opened in the second degree . A ballot was taken separately for Bro . D . Le Vesconte as a joining member , and for Messrs . P . Benest and E . Pixley as candidates for initiation , which was in each case unanimous in their favour . Bro . Summers was re-introduced and passed to the second degree by the W . M . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Hopkins read a communication from the Grand Secretary relative to the proposed ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new

Masonic buildings in London , and another from the Editor of the Scottish Freemasons' Magazine , - which accompanied a copy of a number of that periodical containing a report of the funeral sermon preached to the Craft in Jersey , in December last , by Bro . the Rev . E . De La Mare , Prov . G . Chap . The lodge having been closed in tbe second degree , Messrs . Benest and Pixley were introduced properly prepared , and dnly initiated into the Order by the W . M . the explanation of the

, working tools and the charge being given by the S . W . Bro . Du Jardin announced that the oldest member of the lodge , Bro . Le Geyt , who had been a Mason for more than half a century , had taken four shares in the Masonic Temple and presented them to the lodge . He proposed a vote of thanks to tbe donor , and a pledge on the part of the lodge to assist at the funeral obsequies of the brother whenever it might please the

G . A . O . l . U . to remove him from the world , in accordance with the expressed desire of Bro . Le Geyt . This was seconded by Bro . H . L . Manuel , and carried unanimously . The W . M . made a few remarks , in consequence of a rumour which had reached him , cautioning the members , and especially the junior ones and those just initiated , against visiting the lodge opened in Jersey under the authority of the Grand Orient du Rite Ecossais in France , which had been declared by the Grand

Lodge of England to be illegal . Bro . Manuel , as Treasurer of tbe Temple company , made a statement that of the 300 shares originally proposed to be issued , only twenty-two remained to be disposed of , ancl that , as it bad been determined to allot a number more in order to extend the building beyond what was at first contemplated , he was anxious to see these taken up before asking the brethren to pat down their names for the new ones . He concluded bproposing thatin addition to the

y , thirty shares already belonging to Lodge La Cesaree , twentymore be purchased , as the bank he represented had offered to lend the money . This was seconded by Bro . Du Jardin , and carried unanimously . A brother present offered to take the remaining two shares . The W . M . announced that as tbe building might not be quite ready for consecration on April 27 tb , which had been previously fixed , the board had determined to

postpone it to May 24 tii , Her Majesty's birthday . On the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the S . XV ., it was determined that the three lights and two pillars , which are unique in their character , be presented to the Temple Company , and also any thing else belonging to the lodge which might be considered serviceable . A brother was proposed as joining member , and a gentlemen as a candidate for initiation . The lodge was closed at half-past nine , and a large party sat down to partake of the usual refreshment .