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MIDDLESEX . UXBKIDGE . —Boijal Union Lodge ( No . 536 ) . —Tlie regular meeting of this flourishing lodge met ou the 19 th inst ., at Bro . Line's , the Chequer ' s Inn . The AV . M ., Bro . Carter , was supported by Bros . Cobham , as SW . ; Boose , as JW . ; AVeedon , Sec ; Coombes , S . D . ; Herring , J . D . ; Gaball , as I . G . ; Daly , Tyler , and a numerous attendance of brethren . Visitors Bros . Loewy

, 247 ; Boose , J . D . 53 ; Chambers , 53 . Bros . Lee , Byrne , and Cock , were raised to the degree of M . M ., the charge being delivered hy Bro . AA atson , in his well known style . Messrs . Dyte , J . AV . Coombes , and Felsendorf were ballotted for , and unanimously approved . The resignation of Bro . Weedon , as Secretary , was received with regret , he having rendered his services to the lodge during a great number of years . It was

proposed , and unanimously agreed to make him an honorary member of tlie lodge . The brethren then proceeded to the election of W . M ., when the choice fell unanimously upon Bro . Cobham , J . W ., a brother who will , no doubt , very efficientl y perforin the arduous duties of the office . Bro . Levison was reelected Treasurer , and Bros . Chegwidden , AVilliams , and Gaball , Auditors . There being no other business the lodge was called

from labour to refreshment , when upwards of twenty brethren sat down to an excellent dinner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . A P . M ' s . Jewel was voted to Bro . Carter , in recognition of the zeal he had displayed for the good of the lodge . during his year of office . The T yler ' s toast brought to a close a happy meeting . The evening ' s enjoyment was enhanced by the vocal exertions ot Bros . Carter , Newall , Exall , Crawley , Byrne , and others .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPOET . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 693 ) . —On Thursday afternoon , January 15 th , 1863 , the ceremony of the installation of the AV . M . took place at the Masonic Hall , Dock-street , Newport , and we understand it was the largest gathering for similar purposes that has taken place in Newport for many years . Perhaps the chief cause of this was owing to the removal of tlie ordinary

W . M . elect for 1863 to another town , a brother ranking hWi in the Order had kindly volunteered to attend each lodge nMit ( from London ) , and undertake the duties of AA . M . The events of the day were commenced by a sumptuous champagne breakfast , given at the King's Head Hotel , by the retiring AV . M ., Bro . Samuel Hancorn , to his officers and visiting brethren , which was attended also by tlie W . M . elect , Bro . Constantino William de Bernard

y , of London , Bro . Natusch , Bro . Charles Lyne , & c . At the conclusion , the brethren were conveyed in carriages to the Masonic Hall in Dock-street , for the installation proceedings . Some additions to tho number of the fraternity bavin" - been made by new Silurian members , the solemn and interesting work of installing Bro . de Bernardy , as WM . of tile lodge , was performed by the V . W . Bro . Bridges , D . Prov . G . M . for SomersetshireThe

. following are the officers for the ensuing year : —Bros R . B . Evans , S . AV . ; J . Griffiths , J . W . ; AV . AVilliams , Sec . ; AA ' . Pickford , Treas . ; Bartholomew Thomas , S . D . ; C . H . Oliver J . D . ; G . J . Hands , I . G . Tlie display of jewels , and insignia of

the Craft , at the Masonic Hall , was of the most gorgeous character . The banquet , which was ordered for five o'clock , took place at the King ' s Head Hotel . AVe need not state this festivity was quite equal to the expectations of all who were present . The banquet room was most tastefully decorated . The AA . M ., Bro . De Bernardy , presided : Bros . R . B . Evans , SAY . , and J . Griffiths , JW ., acting as Vice-chairmen . Of the Silurian Lodgo , there were present : —Bros . S . HancornP . M .

NatuschLon-, ; , don ; H . Bridges , D . Prov . G . M . for Somerset ; George Roberts Prov . G . Chap . ; J . E . AV . Rolls , D . Prov . G . M . ; John AVhitchurch , P . M . ; Qhas . Lyne , P . M . and Prov . G . SW . ; T . Beynon , P . M . ; Thomas AVakeman , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Edward AVells , P . M ., Prov . G . T . ; S . Combs , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; Wm . AVilliams , Prov . G . D . C . ; William , Pickford , Prov . G . Steward ; Bartholomew Thomas , S . D . ; C . H . Oliver , J . D . ; George J . Hands , I . G . ; '

AVyndham Jones , Prov . G . Steward ; H . Edwards , AV . Randall George AA m . Jones , ( Mayor ); AVilliam AVest , P . M . ; J . H . Parsons , E . Quelch , Hellyer , J . Gobbett , J . Lloyd , Edward H . Evans ( Risca ) , J . Isaacs , H . L . AVilliams , S . T . Haller , J . M , Scott , Thos . Heal , Thomas , H . P . Bolt , J .. Pulpots , J . S . Stone ! H . J . Parnall , L . B . Moore , AA \ Morris , Edwin Whitehall , R , Wade , J . Gould , T . Edmonds , M . Burridge , H . S . AVilliams H . Powell ; and H . Collier . John Laybourne , W . M . Isca Lodge , and Bros . J . D . Steel , John Middleton , R . J . Cathcart , C . Simpson , J . Thomas , AV . M . 43 , Cardiff , Philip Bird , and J . C .

Thorpe , H . J . Higginson , P . M . Abergavenny ; and Bros . AV . Saunders , T . Rees , J . C . Hazard , Morgan , Dinner , Carl Charles J . Hopkes , Amsterdam , J . B . Saunders , Taunton , & c The following toasts were given and enthusiastically responded to : — . "The Queen and the Craft ; " " The M . AV . the Earl Zetland , G . M . of the Order ; " The R . AV , the Earl De Grey and Ripon , Dep . Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers ; " " The R . AV . Col . Tynte , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master for Monmouth ; "

responded to by the V . AV . the D . Prov . G . M . The AV . M ., in giving " The V . AV . Bro . Rolls , D . Prov . Grand Master , " spoke In eulogestic terms of that gentleman . The D . Prov . G . M ., responded in one of his most happy speeches , whleh elicited loud plaudits from the brethren . The AV . M ., in proposing the toast of " The R . AV . Col . Tynte , Prov . Grand Master for Eastern Division of South AVales , " much regretted tlie absence of tbe Prov . G . M . who would have been only too gratified to

, have been able to be present on so happy an occasion . The toast was received with the usual Masonic honours . " The AVorshipful Master of the Silurian Lodge , " was given by Bro . Rolls , and received with enthusiastic honours . The reply of Bro , De Bernardy , the AV . M ., expressed the pride ho felt in assuming the office , the duties of which he hoped would be performed to the satisfaction of the lodge . The toast of the " Visitors " was responded to in eloquent language by Bro .

Natusch , of London , whose graphic details of his first connexion with Masonry , which was blessed by the friendship and countenance of the AV . M ., was enthusiastically received . " The Newly Initiated , Bro . E . H . Evans . " Bro . Evans ( of Risca ) in a truly eloquent and pathetic speech acknowledged the toast , and dwelt with much appositeness and effect on the advantages of associations of a kindred kind among the working classes ; trusting his anticipations of the gratification he should enjoy from

penetrating the mysterious of Masonry , would be fully realised . The AA . M . in proposing the toast of the P . M . 's of the Silurian Lodge ( No . 693 ) , eulogised in warm terms the conduct of __ Ts young brother ( Hancorn ) , who had so admirably performed the duties of his vear of office . Tho customary honours having been

paid , the J . P . M . feelingly acknowledged the compliment , and was proud tlie lodge had so gratifyingly prospered during his term . The health of the worthy Chaplain of Monmouthshire , Bro . GeorgeRobcrts . elieitedan eloquent reply from that esteemed divine . " The AV . M . and brethren of the Loyal Monmouth Lodge ( No . 67 ) , " Bro . AVakeman , P . Prov . G . S . W ., responded . "Bro . Coombs , P . M ., the father of Masonry in Newport , " Bro . Coombs feelingly responded . The " Cardiff Lodge ( No . 43 ) , "

was received with warm plaudits , and was dulv acknowledged by the W . M . of that brotherhood , Bro . E . J . Thomas . " The AV . M . and brethren of the Isca Lodge ( No . 983 ) , Newport , was warmly pledged and replied to by the W . M ., Bro . Laybourne , in appropriate terms . Bro . Cathcart also spoke very eloquently in reply . The following toast was enthusiastically received , " The W . M ., and brethren of the Philanthrophic Lodge ( No . 1120 ) , Abergavenny . " Bro . H . J . HigginsonP . M . responded . " The officers

, , past and present of the Silurian Lodge , " Bro . R . B . Evans , S . AV ., briefly responded . The V . AV . D . Prov . G . M . in eloquent terms proposed " Tlie health of the Mayor of Newport , Bro . G . AV . Jones , " and the worthy chief magistrate acknowledged the courteous compliment . Bro . Hancorn , P . M ., proposed the health of his S . W ., Bro . Hallyer , and regreted tbe loss they would sustain by his removal to Swansea . Bro . Hallyer

suitably acknowledged the toast . Bro . Pickford solicited subscriptions towards the Aged and Decayed Fund , and a suitable sum was immediately collected . Bro . Lyne , P . M ., proposed the health of the Treasurer , Bro . Pickford , which that brother also suitably acknowledged . The AV . M . in eloquent terms proposed the health of the Secretary , thanking him most cordially for the extraordinary trouble he had taken in the business of the day , and the general welfare of the lodge . Bro . Williams briefly

responded . " The health of P . M . Whitchurch , " which was responded to by that brother . " The Ladies , " this brought Bro . AVyndham Jones up , who proposed a Masonic Ball . Other toasts , & c , were given , and the brethren separated a little after twelve o'clock , highly delighted with the pleasant evening which had been spent . The dinner and wines were admirable and reflected great credit on the worthy host .

AVARAVICKSHIRE . BIRMINGHAM . —Athol Lodge ( No . 88 ) . —On Wednesday , Jan . 14 , this lodge held their annual meeting for the installation of the AV . M . and appointment of officers . The business included a raising , passing , and five initiations , A resolution voting ten