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loyally received by the brethren , and the choir sung tho Alasonic version of the national anthem . The PROV . GRAND MASTER then gave "Tho Prince Consort , the Prince of AVales , ancl the rest of the royal family . The PROV . GRAND MASTER next gave " The Earl of Zetland , Alost AVorshipful Grand JIaster of England . " The P . Prov . G . Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . P . Nicholson , then gave " Lord Panmure , the Most AVorshipful Deputy Grand Master of England . " The Prov . G . Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . J . PHILLIPS , next gave " Bro . Stephen ^ Blair , the Right AVorshipful Prov . Grand Master for East Lancashire . "

The Prov . G . Alaster having responded , Bro . JOUN BELL , AV . M ., No . 432 , gave "Bro . AlbertRoyd , the Very AA'orshipful Deputy Grand Alaster for East Lancashire" ( Bro . Royd was compelled , from indisposition , to leave after the business of the . Lodge was concluded ) . Bro . E . SUEPIII . RD , P . AI ., No . 336 , next gave " The Provincial Grand Officers of East Lancashire , present and past , " ivhich was responded to by Bro . J . Tunnah , Prov . G . See . Bro . JOHN AViTiiEtis , P . AL , No . 330 , then gave " The Provincial Grand Alasters of

AVest Lancashire , Cheshire , aud the neighbouring provinces , and their Grand Officers . " ^ BI-O . AVJI . HUTCHINSON , P . Prov . S . G . D ., gave "ThoAYorshipful Alasters , Past Alasters , and Officers of Lodges , " ivhich was responded to by Bro . E . S . Morley , AVAL , No . 336 , and Prov . G . S . D . Bro . Charles Tiplady , J . AV ., No . 432 , gave "The Masonic Charities . " Bro . Thos . Clough , P . Prov . G . Reg ., gave " The Visiting Brethren , " which was responded to by Bro . BannisterProv . G . S . D . DurhamBro Thomas Parker

, , . , P . Prov . G . J . D ., gave " The Ladies . " Bro . A . R . Valley , Prov . G . Supt . of AVorks , then gave "The Provincial Grand Stewards , " which ivas responded to by Bro . AY . T . Townley , Prov . G . Steward . The PROV . G . AIASTEU then gave the last toast of the evening . " To all poor and distressed Alasons , and speedy relief to them . " This finished the programme of the proceedings , and the hour for which the special trains had been engaged being near at handthe brethrenafter the

, , "National Anthem" had been sung dispersed—a good selection of music having been performed during the evening—about ten o ' clock . The exertions of the stewards to secure the comfort of the guests , particularly that of the ladies , were deserving of all praise . The banquet , which was of a most recherche character , was supplied by Bro . Bolton of the Old Bull Hotel . It is seven years since the annual Provincial meeting was held here beforeaud considering that the working staff this

, on occasion was composed principally of the young members of the two Lodges , the greatest credit is duo to them for the admirable manner in which all the arrangements were carried out . The day was delightfully fine , ivhich added materially to the pleasure of the proceedings and , in fact , all went merry as a marriage bell .

STAFFORDSHIRE . AVoLi-ERiiAMrroN . —Lodge of Honour ( No . 769 ) . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held in the Lodge room , Star and Garter , AYolverhampton , ou Friday , the Sth instant . Shortly after two o ' clock the AV . AI ., Bro . Foster Gough , opened the Lodge , and proceeded to raise two brethren to the third degree . Bro . Gough then in an efficient and impressive maimer proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . J . AA . h who had been unanimousl

Humpreys , y elected by the brethren of the Lodge . A good number of brethren and visitors witnessed the ceremony , amongst whom was Bro . Lieutenant-Colonel A ernon , Prov . G . AI . of Staffordshire , and Bro . Shuttleworth , representative of the Grand Lodge of England in Switzerland , who is now on a visit to the Prov . G . AI . The AV . AI . elect having been duly proclaimed , appointed his officers , after ivhich Bro . Lewis presented Bro . F . Gough with a beautiful P . AI . ' s jewel as a token of esteem of the valuable services conferred

upon the Lodge during the past two years . Bro . Stortz presented to the Lodge a truthful photograph of the Prov . G . AI . in full Afasonic costume , taken by himself . At five o ' clock about fifty of the brethren sat down to a good dinner well served up by Bro . Trigger . The usual loyal toasts having been given , the AA . M . proposed the health of Bro . Gough , P . AI ., iu very warm terms , ivhich was duly responded to . Bro . Shuttleworth , in responding'to the toast of the " Visitors " observed that it was in this Lodge and beneath that very roof that he was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry .

AVoLVERHAJtriON . — , 57 . Peter's Lodge ( No . 007 ) . — -The usual monthly meeting of this Lodgo was held on the 7 th inst ., when there was a good attendance of the brethren , including the worthy Prov . G . AI ., Lieutenant-Colonel Vernon , and Bro . Alark Shuttleworth . The business consisted of raising Bros . Alartinings and Acton to the sublime degree of M . M ., which ivas done in a very effective manner b y the AV . AI ., Bro . J . Betts .

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GRAND LODGE . INSTALLATION or THE EARL OE CARNARVON AS CIRAND MASTER . A SPECIAL GRAND LODGE of Alark Masters was held at tho Freemasons ' Tavern , on AA ' edncsday last , to instal the G . AI . elect , there being present the R . AV . Bro . Lord Leigh , G . AI ., supported by Bros . Cole , P . G . W . ; Dr . Jones , G . Treas . ; Rov . G . R . Portal , G . Chaplain ; Beech , M . P . , Prov . G . AI , for Hants and Berks ; tho Roy , J , Huyshe , Prov , G , M . for

Devonshire ; AA . Kelly , Prov . G . AI . for Leicestershire ; and about thirty other brethren . The Lodge having been opened , Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon was presented to Lord Leigh for installation . The Grand JIaster , Lord LEIGH , having thanked the brethren for the great kindness and support he had received from them during the period he had presided over them , stated that he had great pleasure in installing his distinguished brother , the Earl of Carnarvon , as his successor ,

feeling assured that from his we'l known zeal , talent , and energy , tho degree would be much benefited by his presiding over its members . The ceremony of installation having been gone through , the Earl of CARNARVON thanked tho brethren for the high honour conferred upon him , and assured them that no exertions should be wanting on his part to promote the prosperity of the degree . The noble Earl then proceeded to appoint his Grand Officers for the ensuing year ( though many were absent owing to various circumstances )

as follows : —Bros . Viscount Holmesdale , M . P ., D . G . AI . ; Viscount Poiverscom-fc , S . A \ . ; Ridgway , J . AA . ; Burrell , Reg . ; Jones , Treas . ; Collins , Sec . ; Binckes , Assist . Sec . ; Rev . — Davies , Chap . ; Barringer , 1 st Overseer ; Lavender , 2 nd ditto ; Dr . Harcourt , 3 rd ditto ; Barker , S . D . ; Emanuel , J . D . ; Empson , S . B . ; Lambert , Dir . of Cers . ; Payne , Supt . of AVorks ; Snencer , Elwes , Stocks , and Iiaward , Stewards ; Rice , Tyler . The Board of General Purposes was appointed as follows : —Bros .

Empson , Jones , Cole , Burrell , Lambert , Cottcrell , Barringer , aud Rev . G . R . Portal . , - - The business having boon brought to a termination the Lodge was closed . The brethren shortly afterwards reassembled at the installation banquet , ivhich was presided over by the new Grand Master , Lord Leigh and a few other brethren being unable to stop ancl take part in the festivities .

On the withdrawal of the cloth—The GRAND AIASTEU of Alark Alasons said that the first toast always drunk iu assemblies of Englishmen was "The Queen , " and never with greater cordiality than amougst Alasons , one of its principles being loyalty to the throne and obedience to tho constituted authorities . He had

been lately reading a Alasonic book in ivhich ho found au account , he would not call ita legend , of how Freemasonry flourished in Britain under a truly British Queen Boadicea , ; history had further informed them how it flourished in the times of good Queen Bess ; and the events of that evening showed them how Alark Alasonry was flourishing under the reign of Queen Victoria . He gave then " The Queen and the Craft . " ( Applause . ) Bro . G . B . COLE said he felt he would have some difficulty in

proposing the next toast , though it was a great honour to bo allowed to do so ; notwithstanding it required greater eloquence than he had at his command to do justice to it . They might regard that clay as one of the proudest in the history of Alark Masonry . Their late Grand Alaster , Lord Leigh , having resigned , they had met to witness the'installation of the noble earl , who then presided over them , as his successor—the noble earl having beeu elected by the free and unanimous suffrage of every member of Grand Lodge—aud he felt that their vote ivould be ratified

by every Alark Mason's Lodge in England . He had the honour to be the Alaster of the Lodge when Earl Carnarvon was introduced into this degree , and he therefore had the greater pleasure in seeing him installed that evening and being allowed the honour of proposing his health . ( Cheers ) . He had a similar pleasure a few years since iu proposing the health of their late GrandMaster , when Lord Leigh consented to preside over them upon their determining to place that beautiful degree under regular constituted authority , and thus restore to Alasonry a most important link between the present and past ages . They were greatly indebted to Lord Leigh for his past services , and now that he had

retired , he felt convinced that if they searched throughout the whole of their members they coulcl not have found a more fitting successor than the Earl of Carnarvon , who , was a most excellent , talented , and zealous Mason , and would , he was convinced , reflect honour on their choice ( cheers ) , and whose health he now called upon them to drink . ( Cheers ) . The Earl of CARNARVON thanked Bro . Cole for the manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the kindness with ivhich they hacl received it , and which he regarded as a high compliment alike which had clone him

to himself and the distinguished position to they the honour to elect him . He did not conceal from himself that they had many difficulties to overcome and that much was required in the way of organization to put the ivorking of the degree on a proper footing , and so long as he held office he would do his utmost to promote that object . He was sauguine of the result if he was only assisted by his officers aud every officer attended carefully to his duties . To every subject brought under his notice he would give the closest attention ,

with the view of promoting the interests of the degree . He was determined to act honestly towards ' all , and though it ivould be at all times most grateful to him , as Grand Alaster , to praise his officers , ho would never shrink from finding fault if he found it necessary to do so . He thought it best to make this declaration at once , as it would probably avoid misconception in the future and tend to the advantage of all . He . admitted that tho position of the degree was not to him altogether satisfactory—numerically they wero not strong—things were out of order—their vessel was cut away from its moorings , and they were floating on the sea without being able to bring her into port , But these