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moving memories to tho renewed culture of those choieo graces by which tho Masonic character should over bo adorned ; and to the faithful practice of those cardinal virtues by which a true Mason ' s conduct must over bo distinguished ; so that , when wo shall bo summoned from this sublunary abode , our end may bo peaceful and safe , and our works shall follow us . Suffer , brethren , this word of exhortation , for this if for no other—that wo have novor mot in like circumstances as a lodge before , aud aro

scarcely likely thus to be visited again . I would urge you all , and myself as well , as our glorious ritual enjoins , to bo careful to perform your allotted task while if is yet day . Continue to listen to those many voices , within and around , which bears witness that our intellectual and spiritual nature is destined to an immortal lifo ; that our being ' s groat end can only bo compassed by Charity to man aud love to God , and that , possessed of those , wo shall bo enabled at length to trample tho King of

Terrors beneath our foot , and lift our eyes to that bright Morning Star , whose rising brings peace and tranquility to tbe faithful ancl obedient of tho human race . Brethren , it remains for us only to pass a resolution of condolence to-night . But our sympathy is not to bo offered to Bro . Lawson—ho is far beyond its roach , and , wo fervently hope , for over above its need . He is now only a name in this world—an immortal spirit in the land beyond . Still , our softest and strongest sympathy turns to his family iu

that home which was daily brightened by his lifo , but is now darkoned by his death . There loved ones mourn in tho bitterness of a sorrow with which no stranger may intermeddle , but on account of which this lodge may offer most fittingly tho sympathy

of fraternal regard . That was offered , I know , at tho funeral by a number of P . M . ' s by whom tbe lodge was represented . Their condolonco wo endorse , and , if possible , emphasize this evening , and may tho God of Comfort bind up the broken-hearted and comfort them that mourn . " Tho letter of condolence was as follows : — " To Mrs . John Lawson , —Dear Madam , —On behalf of tho members of the Freemasons' Lodge ( No . 44 ) , wo beg to approach you with tho language of condolence on your recently

heavy bereavement , whereby , in tho inscrutable wisdom of tho Great Architect of the Universe , you have been deprived of a loving husband , your children of an affectionate parent , wo of an esteemed Master of our lodge , and those with whom ho was associated of a sincoro and valued friend . Lot us assure you and your family of our sincoiest sympathies in this your hour of heavy affliction , and of our earnest and heartfelt prayer that our Heavenly Fatherwho has thus suddenly laid his chastening hand

, upon you , will henceforth pour out tho abundance of his consolations . That with tho affliction , strength will be vouchsafed you to believe that Ho doeth all things woll . May tho contemplation of the virtues of him who is gone , and tho high esteem in which ho was hold by all who knew him ( aud those who know him best valued him most ) , afford you relief in your hour of trial , and enable you to submit resignedly to tho affliction thus laid upon you , believing that it is for some wiso end that you aro thus

brought low . Praying earnestly that every temporal and eternal blessing may be vouchsafed to you and yours . Signed on behalf of the Lodge of Friendship ( No . 44 ) , C . D . Ward , P . M . ; James Parry , jun ., Sec . "

LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . KlEKDAIE . —Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 1 . 035 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge ivas held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at St . Mary ' s Schoolroom , Bro . T . Fozzard , W . M ., was in the chair , supported by Bros , the Rev . H . G . Vernon , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap . ; J . Hamer , Prov . G , Treas . ; S . E . Ibbs , Prov . G . S . ; De la Perrells , W . M . 249 ; Healin and Hockin , P . M . ' s . The principal feature of the evening was the installation of Bro . H . Williams

as W . M ., Bro . Hamer , Prov . G . Treas ., acting as Installing Master . The W . M . then proceeded to appoint aud invest his officers for the ensuing year . A banquet followed , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

BARROW-IN-FURNESS . —Hartingion Lodge ( No . 1021 ) . —On Monday , the 10 th inst ., the members of this lodge assembled for the purpose of inslallinsr Bro . Henry Cook , P . M . and P . P . G ., S . of AV . The ceremony was most admirably and impressively perforformed by Bro . Ken worthy , P . M . 119 and P . G . J . Deacon of Cumberland and Westmorland , assisted by Bros . Gibson , P . M . 119 and P . P . G . S . W ., ancl S pittal , P . M . 872 and P . P . G . S . ot W . of Whitehaven . Suitable addresses

were given to the following officers , who were invested : —Bros . Cox , as S . W . ; Johnson , J . W . ; Jas . Fisher , Treas . ; Bagot , Sec ; Thos . Kendall , S . D . ; Thomson , J . D . ; Ormandy , I . G . ; Lewis , Org . ; Gradwell , Steward ; Haslam , Dir . of Cirs .: aud

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Gabbotfc , Tyler . The banquet which followed was of the most recherche description , reflecting great credit upon the host , Bro . Brownrigg . The newly appointed Master presided , and was supported by Pros . Kc'iworthy , Gibson , Spittall ( Installing Officers ) , Barber , P . M . 995 ; Case , W . M . 995 ; and Cornfield , W . M . 1225 . Tha following toasts were given in succession , and received due honours : — "Tho Queen , " "The Prince and Princess of Wales , " "Tlie M . W . the Grand Master , " "The

R . W . the D . G . M . and Officers of the Grand Lodge , " " The R . W . P . G . M . Sir T . G . Fermor Hesketh , Bart ., M . P ., " "The D . Prov . G . M ., Lord Skelsinersdale , aud rest of the Provincial Officers of West Lancashire . " In proposing the health of the newly installed Master , Bro . Gibson , P . M ., passed a hi gh eulogium on that brother ' s zeal for the welfare and spread of Masonry , and congratulated the lodge upon having so talented a brother to occupy the chair . Bro . Cook expressed his

gratitude tothe brethren for having chosen hi in to preside over them , ancl his wish to make the working of the lodge a model for imitation . He also gave some excellent advice to the brethren , and spoke of the advantages aud beauty of Masonry . The health of the Installing Officer was proposed by the W . M ., who rendered a warm tribute of approbation to that brother for his services , and was sure the knowledge displayed , the careful aud correct practice which they had witnessed would call a

hearty vote of thanks from all present ( given with Masonic honours ) . Bro . Kenworthy said he could not express his gratitude for the kind manner the W . M . had alluded to their past friendship , and to the brethren for the heartiness with which they had received his name . The pleasure ho had received from the installation that day was enhanced by his never having known a more deserving officer , or one more zealous and expert . Other toasts followed , including "Newly Installed Officers "

, " Past Masters and Wardens of Hartingion Lodge , " which were suitably proposed and responded to . Of course the ladies were not forgotten . The last toast , " Speedy relief to all poor and distressed Masons , " was given by the W . Master . Harmony , " the chief strength and support of all societies , " was kept up in speech and song till ' -hi gh twelve , " when the brethren separated , each and every one deli ghted with the proceedings of the day .

LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND . MELI ' ON MOWRRAY . —Rutland Lodge ( No . 1 , 130 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., when there was a very good attendance of the brethren of the lodge and two or three visitors , Bro . the Itev . AV . Langley , W . M ., in the chair . Bro . H . Douglas , S . AV ., one of the best working Masons in the province , was unanimously elected W . M . ; and Bro . F , J . Oldham , Treas ., for the ensuing year . A P . M . ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Langley , and arrangements were made for holding the annual festival on Thursday , Feb . 3 rd , The lodge was closed at an early hour , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

OAKHAM . —Fate of Catmos Lodge ( No . 1 , 255 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this young lodge was held oc AVednesday , the 12 th inst ., when Bro . tlie Rev . W . Langley , W . M . of 1 , 130 , presided in the absence of Bro . Brown . One brother was raised and another passed , and the lodge closed at eight o ' clock .

MIDDLESEX . UXBIUDGE . —Royal Union Lodge ( No . 382 ) . —The brethren met at the Masonic Hall on tho 17 th inst . The AV . M ., Bro . G . Fehrenbach , was in the chair , supported by Bro . Coulton , S AV ., and the rest of the officers . The minutes of previous meeting were read ancl confirmed . The following resolutions were brought forward as special business : —1 . "To erase 19 th bye-law ;" 2 . " To alter 21 st bye-lawby making the election of AV . M . take

, place in January instead of November , and the installation in . Marck instead of January in each year . " 3 . " To erase the word ' regular' from tlie 40 th bye-law . " These amendments were proposed by the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Wm . Smith , P . M ., and carried unanimously . Bros . Marshall , Freeman , and Chisholm were raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . Tanner , P . M . of Domatic Lodge ; Bro . Kost was passed to the second degreeand Mr . E .

, Dudley and Major Hawkins were initiated to the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry . Mr . W . M . Boulter was proposed fcr initiation , and unanimousl y elected . Bro . Glashier , P . M . No . 33 , was proposed to rejoin the lodge , but the proposer not being present tho ballot did not take place . Several letters were