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the third degree . The W . M . elect , Bro . Goode , was then presented , and in the present of a board of Installed Masters , among whom were Bros . W . Davis , H . Grey , F . J . Sharp , J . How , Allison , Corner , Kersley , Emmen 3 , Nicholson , and others , was duly installed in the chair . The W . M . appointed the following brethren to their respective offices : —Bros . Griffiths , S . W . ; Wilkinson , J . W . ; Edinger , Sec ; Hammond , S . D . ; AyresJ . D . ; ClayDir . of Cers . ; WattsI . G . ; PetitSteward ;

, , , , E . H . Davis was re-elected Treas . ; and Speight , Tyler . The sum of four guineas was voted by the lodge towards a testimonial in acknowledgment of the services of Bro . E . W . Davis , to which the members also liberally contributed . There were several visitors . An excellent banquet followed the day's proceedings . « -

PHCENIX LODGE ( NO . 173 ) . —The first meeting of 1864 was held at the Freemasons' Tavern on Saturday last , Bro . G . S . States , W . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . Hubbard , S . W . ; Coldcleugh , as J . W ., in the absence of G . Wilson ( in consequence of a domestic affliction , his wife having died on the previous AVednesday , at the early age of 35 , after a very short illness ); Watson , P . M . as S . D . ; Simpson , J . D . ; Faulkner , I . G . ; Stanton , Dir . of Cers . ; Warren , Webber , and Harrison , P . M . ' s , and a

large number of the brethren , amongst whom were several visitors . The lodge having been duly opened , Bro . Gridley was most ably passed to the second degree , and Mr . Francois Averaile initiated into the Order . Two candidates having been proposed for initiation , and other business transacted , tbe brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet . On the cloth being removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proceeded with . In proposing the health of the initiate

, the W . M . stated that he had had tho pleasure of the acquaintance of their newly-made brother for many years , and had great pleasure in introducing him to the lodge , feeling assured that he would prove not only a most agreeable companion , but an excellent Mason . Bro . Averaile responded . Though born at the other side of the Channel ( in France ) , he had resided very many years in this country , and could assure the brethren that in feelingshabitsaud general appreciation of the good

, , qualities of the inhabitants he was an Englishman . He was proud at having been initiated into Freemasonry , and trusted that , by due attention and a determination to endeavour to become acquainted with their mysteries , he might not only become a good Mason , but profit by the excellent precepts of

the Craft . Bro . Morris , I . P . M ., proposed the health of the W . M ., who was too well known to the brethren to need any eulogy from him as an excellent working Mason , a kind brother , and able exponent of their laws . He alike had won honours and , above all , the respect of the brethren . Bro . States , W . M ., thanked Bro . Morris for the manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the unanimitwith which th had responded to itHe felt

y ey . obliged to them for the support they had afforded him during the period of his Mastership , and trusted he should ever continue to enjoy their confidence , which it would be his proudest boast to merit . The W . M . next gave " The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bro . Winsdale , P . M . 69 . He was always happy in visiting the Phoenix Lodge , as the excellent working afforded the visitors a real Masonic treat , followed by a most

pleasant evening . The P . M . 's having been duly toasted , Bros . Morris and Warren returned thanks , the latter concluding hy an appeal on behalf of a brother late of the St . Thomas's Lodge , about to sail with his family in the following week for New Zealand , in search of that future which he has failed to meet in his native country . The appeal met with a liberal response , the amount collected being iven to Bro . Stanton

g , who introduced tho petition , to he handed to our distressed brother . The officers , acknowledged hy Bro . Hubbard , S . W ., and other toasts , brought the evening to a happy conclusionthe proceedings having been much enlivened by the brilliant pianoforte playing of Bro . Coward , and the singing of Bros . Coward , Weeks , Webber ( the respected Treasurer ) , and other brothers .

CANOXBUEY LODGE ( NO . G 5-7 ) . —Tbe brethren of the above lodge assembled on Tuesday , 11 th inst ., for the purpose of witnessing the installation of Bro . Turner as W . M . for the ensuing year , which ceremony was ably rendered by Bro . Savage . The new officers were Bros . Winn , S . W . ; Berry , J . W . ; King , S . D . ; Cover , J . D . ; Bros . Bohn , Sec . ; Longstaff , Tyler , were reinstated in their previous positions . The business , in addition to the installation , consisted in the passing of Bros . Pearseand Sewell to the degree of F . C ., aud the raising of Bros . Protheroe

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and Stagg to the final degree of M . M ., -which ceremonies were performed in a manner deserving the highest commendation . Bro . Bohn , P . M ., proposed that a jewel be presented to Bro . Chancellor , the I . P . M ., as a testimonial of their appreciation of . the way in which he had fulfilled his onerous duties during his year of office . This proposition was seconded by Bro . Warman , P . M ., and carried by acclamation . Bro . Chancellor , P . M ., returned thanks , expressing his sense of the obligation bestowed ,

and his pleasure at their considering that he had deserved it at their hands . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren retired to partake of the banquet , which deserved the highest praise . An unusual number of visitors partook of the hospitality of the lodge , among whom we noticed Bros . S . B . Wilson , P . G . D . ; Binekes , Secretary of Boys' School ; Thompson , of the Crystal Palace Lodge ; Pritchard , of the Arcana Lodge , New York ; and Bros . GoodwinWoodwardEdingerWells

, , , , Price , Ryan , Berri , Laird , Laing , and Charles Sloman . ROTAD AEBEET LODGE ( NO . 907 ) . —Tbe regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Monday , the 15 th inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . C . J . Jefferys , the W . M ., assisted by his officers , after which the minutes were read and confirmed . Ballots were then severally taken for Bros . E . Terry , No . 172 , and C . D . Sewell , No . 975 , as joining members ,

and for Messrs . Stephen Neate and Horatio Ravaison for initiation , which proving to be in their favour , the latter gentlemen were separately introduced and initiated into the mysteries of . the Order by Bro . Watson , P . M . The lodge was opened in the second and third degrees , and Bros . Chard , Nugent , and Walkerwere raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and a ballot was taken for W . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . J . Downs , S . W ., was declared

unanimously elected . Bro . J . Smith , P . M ., was also -unanimously re-elected Treasurer . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , under the presidency of Bro . Jefferys , W . M . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the health of the initiates was given and responded to—Bro . H . Potter , P . M . 11 , for the visitors ; Bro . T . R . Lewis for the P . M . 's ; Bro . J . A . Famfleld , J . W ., for the officers . Bro . R . W . LittleSecreturned thanks on behalf of tho Treasurer and

, , himself , and added his regrets to those expressed by previous speakers at the absence , through illness , of Bro . Smith , the respected Treasurer of the lodge . After a very happy evening , the brethren separated , hoping to have as prosperous a year under the incoming Master as they have had under Bro . Jefferys . The visitors were Bros . H . Potter , P . M . 11 ; H . Eluies , P . M . 206 ; and J . Neumann , G . Expert , G . Org . France .

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BERKSHIRE . WINDSOE . —Castle Lodge ( No . 771 ) . —On Tuesday last theinstallation of the W . M . of the Castle Lodge took place , in the presence of one of the largest Board of Installed Masters ever assembled , at the Castle Hotel , by the talented and correct Brother Devereux , whose memory was taxed for two hours without a single slip . The whole ceremony was conducted in the most admirable mannerand was deserved and sincerely

esti-, mated by all present . Under the presidency of the present courteous Master , tho Castle Lodge is certain of success . HAMPSHIRE . WIKOUESTEE . —Lodge of Economy ( No . 76 , late 90 ) . —On the 29 th ult . being the 103 rd anniversary of this ancient lod the

, ge , brethren assembled at their Masonic Rooms for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . J . Rankin Stebbing , P . M ., who has been for many years a highly esteemed member of the lodge . In selecting this eminent Mason to rule over them during the ensuing year , the Winchester brethren were anxious to testify their gratitude and affection to Bro . Stebbing , not only for his distinguished services as Vice-President of the Board of

General Purposes , but also for his able and unwearied exertions to promote the interests of provincial Masons . The anniversary of the Lodge of Ecomony has been generally celebrated by a large and influential gathering of the Hampshire brethren ; and most gladly would they , on this interesting occasion , have mustered in strong force to do honour to their distinguished brother . But , owing to the unfortunate illness of several emiuent Masons , and also to other considerations of general