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over to his successor his badge of office with equal satisfaction to that of his predecessor , Bro . Ivey , whose health the W . M . begged topropose . The I . P . M ., Bro . Ivey , expressed his deep sense of gratitude for the great kindness and patience manifested towards him during his year of office . It had been said in one of the local papers that he had laid a solid foundation for tbe future prosperity of the loclge ; what he had done was merely the throwing in a mass of concrete for the foundation

. He took care to use plenty of cement iu that concrete , but the superstructure belonged to his successors . He hoped they would make it perfect in all its parts , and honourable to the builder . He concluded by proposing the health of the Installing Master , Bro . W . Biggs , and among many eulogistic remarks lie stated that the lodge without Bro . Biggs Avould be like a ship without a rudder . Bro . Bi iu returning thanks for the hih

ggs , g compliment paid him , assured the brethren he should always entertain the liveliest interest in all matters concerned with this , his pet lodge . In the course of his remarks he particularly impressed upon the newly-elected officers of the lodge the necessity of being diligent iii their duties and punctual in their attendance . Other toasts were proposed , and the evening was spent in a most agreeable manner .

CORNWALL . FALMOUTH . —Lodge of Lone and Honour ( So . 75 ) . —An important meeting of this loclge was held at Bro . Middleton ' s , Eoyal Hotel , on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at eight p . m . The subscribers to the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE will be aware of the antiquity and position of this loclge through reading the "History of the Craft in Cornwall , " by Bro . William James

Hughan . Its warrant was granted some hundred and sixteen years ago , and hence it is one of the oldest lodges in England , although its importance has not been recognised as it deserved until the interesting records contained in its voiuminous minute book , were brought to the light by the brother just referred to . To prevent disappointment we should advise our Cornish friends to lose no time in procuring the back numbers of the about thirt

MAGAZINE ( y in number ) , containing the history of this ancient lodge , as we understand there is no probability of the author acceding to the wishes of many ofthe Fraternity in printing it in a separate form , from the fact of his beingalread y quite overwrought with Masonic literary labour . The lodge having met regularly since A . D . 1751 is entitled to wear a centenary jeweland consequentlthe members unanimousl

, y y decided to petition the M . W . G . Master accordingly , and we feel confident that their laudable desire will meet with a ready response . Bro . AA ' . H . Dunstan , W . M ., sounded his gavel about the time stated on the summons , when Bros . W . IT . Fellow , S . AV . ; AVilliam F . Newman , P . M . and Prov . G . S ., and numerous

other members gladly answered the well-known call , and conjointly assisted to open the loclge . The minutes having been read and approved of , the I . P . M ., Bro . AV . F . Newman , proposed , and Bro . W . H . Fellow , S . W ., seconded , that Bro . AVilliam James Hughan , of Truro ( the well-known Mason ) , be presented with the thanks of the mother lodge of Cornwall for his able exposition ofthe history of the Craft in tlie county , and especially for the reverential and kind treatment she had received

at his hands , and the carefulness with which her records have been studied and transcribed for the FBEE . AIASONS' MAGAZINE . The members , however , were not satisfied with thanking tlie author , but also testified their gratitude by electing him honorary member of the lodge . The ballot was taken for a joining member , and Bro . Captain Storren was then passed to the second degree in au impressive manner bthe able WMTlie lod

y .. ge was tben opened up to the third degree , when the indefatigable Bro . W . F . Newman , P . M ., & c , presided , and raised Bro . Smith to that sublime degree . AVe regret that the lodge had to deplore the want of success attending its efforts ut the last election for the Masonic Institution for Boys , in not securing the return of the late Bro . Addison ' s son , especially when the lad is a whole orphan . We hope next time to hear of their

most sanguine expectations being realised . Bro . AV . H . Pellow , S . W ., a young and rising Mason , who relies for promotion on merit and ability , very kindly and handsomely presented the lodge with a harmonium . The business having been finished , the lodgo was closed at an earlv hour .

DEVONSHIRE . DAiratOUTH . —Hanley Lodge ( No . 797 ) . —The annual meeting of the brethren and friends of this lod ge Avas held at

Hanleyhall on the 11 th inst ., when the new Master , Bro . Henry Waymouth Farley , C . P-., was installed in ancient form . The installing Master was Bro . Augustus Newman , P . M . and Treas . of the lodge . A large number of brethren attended , as well as many visitors . After his installation the W . M . made tlie due appointment of officers , ancl invested them Avith their badges and jewels , making appropriate remarks to each . The following are the officers for the year 1867-68 : —Bros . W . G .

Ellis , S . W . ; Charles Elliot , J . W . ; Rev . W . L . Pope , L . D ., Chap . ; A . Newman , Treas . ; E . Prior , Sec ; F . Follett , S . D . ; J . C . Barber , J . D . ; S . Jarvis , O . ; P . L . Widdicombe , Dir . of Cers . ; J . Hurrell and J . Bovey , Stewards ; J . F . Roberts , I . G . Bro . H . AVinsor was unanimously re-elected Tyler . After the business of the lodge was concluded the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Castle Hotel . The following visitors were present-. —Bros . Capt . Bewes , AV . M . ; Stokes , Chudleigh , Lambie ,

and Stook , from Newton ; Bastin , Exmouth ; Glandfield , Torquay ; J . Kingston , Henley , Davis , and Lake . On the cloth being removed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts Avere proposed . STOKE DAJIEEEL . —Huyshe Lodge ( No . 1099 ) . —At a meeting of this loclge , held on the 9 fch inst ., a handsome testimonial was presented by the brethren of the lodge to Bro . R . Lose , Prov . G . Parst ., their W . M ., as a mark of their esteem and regard for him . The testimonial consisted of a rich set of Masonic

vestments , suitable for Bro . Lose s rank as a provincial grand officer , accompanied by a complimentary address , inscribed on an illuminated scroll , carefully framed and glazed . The occasion selected for the presentation was the nomination of the W . M . for the ensuing year , and consequent approaching vacation of that office by Bro . Lose . A large number of the brethren of the loclge and of visiting brethren were present . The presentation was made on behalf of the lodge by the Treasurer , Bro . S .

Chnpple , P . M ., P . Prov . Assist . G . Dir . of Cers ., in a very effective address , setting forth the warm appreciation of the loclge of the zeal and industry with which Bro . Lose had striven to further the ends of Masonry , and the earnestness with which he had proved himself a true Mason . At the close of the ceremony the brethren passed a pleasant evening together , Bro . Lose presiding at the festive board , supported by the present S . W ., and Bros . Chappie , May , AVarren , the W . M . for Brunswick Lodge , and Austin , W . M . nominate of Huyshe Lodge .

LANCASHIRE ( AA'EST ) . GAHSTON . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 220 ) . —Tho usual monthly mooting of this lodgo was hold on tho 27 th ultimo at tho Wellington Hotel . Tho members mot at fivo o ' clock in strong numbers , all tho officers being in thoir respective places except tho J . D . Thoro was also a largo muster of visitors , among whom wo noticed Bros . Fozzard , P . M . 1 , 035 ; Evans , 1 , 035 ; Dilworth and Cbaplor 580 StevensonJ . W . 537 ; Bainbrid S . W . 721 ;

, ; , go , Kirkpatrick , 219 , & c . Tho lodgo Avas opened by Bro . Leodham , tho W . M ., and tho minutos of tho previous mooting woro road and confirmed . Tho ballot was then taken for Mr . Jas . Glovor and Mr . Daniol Lowiy , and in each caso proved unanimous in thoir favour . Mr . Konnott Annat , residing at tho Old Swan , was proposed by vote , in consoquonco of his being compelled to loavo town , aud unanimously accojrtod . Mr . Lowry and Mr . Annat , being in attendanceworo prepared and initiated into tho

-, mys teries of Froomasonry by tho AV . M ., and declared thonisolvos subscribing members . Tho lodgo was then oponod to tho second dogroo , whon Bros . Dagliosh , Lyfcton AA arhm-st , J . Platfcs , and J . Clogg having expressed thoir dosiro to bo advanced , woro examined , and having satisfied tho brethren as to thoir jjroficioncy , retired for needful preparation . Thoy woro then re-admitted and raised to tho sublimo dogroo of Master Masons by Bro . Looilham , who also explained tho working tools and lecture .

Having closed doAvn to tho first dogroo , Bro . Hamer gave notice that ho intended to bring forward a motion to appropriate £ 10 from tho funds of tho lodgo towards tho Fund of Bonovolonco for Agod Freemasons ancl Widows . Bro . Cook produced several volumes of the FKEEMASONS' MAGAZINE , very elegantly bound , for tho lodgo library , to complete tho sot up to dato . Tho lodgo was then closed down , and tho brethren met again at tho banquet tablewhom tho usual good-followship and hospitalitworo

, y displayed . GAHSTON . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 220 . )—This lodga met on Wednesday , 3 rd April , at the Wellington Hotel , Garston , at a meeting of emergency for general business in arrears . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Laidlaw ; J . W . Baker , S . W . ; James Cook , J . W . ; James Hamer , P . G . Treas ., as P . M . ;