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S . AV . ; T . Hardy , J . AV . ; H . St . John Ingram , See . ; R . Thompson , S . D .: H . Dalwood , I . G . ; Seymour Smith , Org ., and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of tbe former lodge being read and confirmed , Bros . J . G . Taylor , Herman , and Simpson were raised to the sublime degree of Alaster Masons , in a most perfect and impressive mannerand Bro . Knox was duly passed to the

, second degree by tiro . Littell , the AV . M . This being the night for the election of the AV . M . for the ensuing year , the brethren were unanimous in choosing for that office Bro . Williams , S . AA . Bro . W . Biisto , P . M ., was elected Treas ., and Bro . Bradley , Tyler . Bros . Simpson , Taylor , and Warrington were elected Auditors . Bro . Bristo , P . M ., then proposed that a gold P . AI . ' s jewel be presented from the funds of the lodto the AA . M . on

ge his retirement from tbe chair , for the very able maimer he had in every way , not only by his admirable working , but also for the kind , courteous , and excellent manner he had conducted the ¦ duties of W . M . during the past year , which was carried unanimously . The lodge ivas then closed iu due form and witli solemn prayer . At the banquet which followed , the chair was occupied by the AV . M . elect , Bro . Williams , the AV . M ., Bro . Littell , being

unable to remain . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and responded to . Tbe toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . "Wright , P . AI . 504 , P . G ., S . D . ( Herts ) , among whom were : Bros . G . A . Kean , 933 ; H . M . Levy , P . M . 188 ; AV . AVhitley , J . AV . 946 ; W . Montgomery , Hiawatha Lodge , 434 , New York ; R . H . Murray , 539 , & c , After some very excellent singing from Bros . AVright , Knox , Warrington , and Whitley , the Tyler ' s toast followed , and the brethren separated at an early hour .

PECKHAM LODGE ( No . 879 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Bro . Scott's , the Maismore Arms , Park-road , Peckham , on Alonday , the 1-itli inst ., and was well attended . There being no special business for the AA . Af . to perform , the by-laws of the lodge were read , according to notice , and subjected to a thorough and searching discussion , the result being that tho lodge will for the future meet every month , except June , July , Augustand Septemberinstead of holding onlfive meetings as

, , y heretofore . On the eleetioniof a successor to the office of Treasurer , vacant , owing to the death of the late lamented Bro . Colvill , Bro . Barton , P . M ., No . 45 , who has lately joined the Peckham Lodge as a subscribing member , was elected to fill that responsible office . A repast followed .

MoSTEFioitE LODGE ( Ne . 1 , 017 ) . —The brethren of this lodgo met at Freemasons'Hall , on Monday , the 9 i . h inst ., the W . AI ., Bro . S . Pollitzer , in the chair , assisted by the AVardens and Past Masters . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bros . Dalton , Kino , and Sloman were raised to the decree of Master Masons . Jlessrs . E . Petit , F . Trillat , and G . Faenza having been balloted for and approved , were duly initiated into the Order . The ceremonies were conducted iu excellent style by the W . M . and his officers .

GREAT NORTHERN LODGE , ( NO . 1 , 287 ) . —This lodge met on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the Great Northern Hotel . The only business was the raising of live brethren aud passing three , the ceremonies being very ably performed . The lodgo was adjourned to the third Thursday in Mirch , and the brethren after partaking of some slight refreshment retired early . There were mvsent : — Bros . S . AVebb , AV . M . ; E . Moody , S . AV . ; H . T . Reed , J . AV . ; T . H . Staton , S . D . ; It . Bescob . v , , T , DJ ; G . Hooper , I . G . ; J . Forbes , See . pro . tern . ; and Bros . Kitchie , Elliot , Lancaster , Verdm , Buckman , Hartley , Jupe , Wriglitsou , and Freeman . Visitor -. —Bro . Tysell , P . M .

PROVINCIAL . DERBYSHIRE . DERBY . —Arloretum Lodf / e ( No . 731 ) . —At the anniversary oo this nourishing lodgo of Free and Accepted Alasons , held on the 2 nd inst ., an unusuall y large number of members and visiting brethren were present . The lodge was opened at half-past

three o'clock p . m ., by Bro . IT . Hillam , W . AI ., who was assisted by his officers . Bro . Jolm Smith was dul y installed AV . AI . for the ensuing year , the installation ceremony being performed by Bro . T . Cox , P . Prov . S . G . AV . of Derbyshire . The newlyinstalled AV . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . J . 0 . Gribble , S . AA . ; H . Burn , J . AV . ; Rev . T . Welch , Chap . ; Burton , Treas . ; Gee , Sec . ; Harrison , Dir . of ¦ Cers . ; Coulttmrst , S . D . ; G . T . Ferneyhough , I . D . ; Holbiook ,

Org . ; Speight , I . G . The business of the evening being concluded , lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the dining-room at tho Arboretum Hotel , Litehurch , where a most recherche banquet awaited them , provided by Bro . Baldock .

DEVONSHIRE . TORQUAY . — -Si . John ' s Lodge ( No . 328 ) . —Tbe fortnightly meeting of this lodge wos held at the Alasonic Rooms on Alonday , tho 21 st inst . The duties were commenced at 7 . 15 p . m . by Bro . Glanlicld , AV . AI ., assisted by Bros . Greenfield , I . P . M . ; Harland , P . M . ; Oliver , S . AV . ; AVatson , J . AV . ; Oliver , S . D . ; Paul , J . D . ; and about a dozen others . The only visitor present was Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . AI ., P . Prov . G . S . AV . for AVarwickshire , Sc .

The minutes of tho previous meeting having boon read and confirmed , the AV . M . stated that he had received a note from the Rev . Bro . Bowden , P . AI . and Chap ., apologising for unavoidable absence . The circular of summons contained the names of two gentlemen , previously admitted by ballot as candidates for initiation . One only , however , presented himself , the other having been suddenly summoned away by telegram , received only an hour before the time of meeting . The AV . M . announced that

Bro . Dr . Hopkins , was present by his express invitation , in order to give his assistance in the work of tbe evening . He accordingly placed him in the chair . Mr . A . Gowan was then introduced , properly prepared , and duly initiated as a member of the Craft by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , who congratulated him on the

seriousness with which he had received tbe benefit of the ceremony , and the close attention he had paid to it . The officers , too , received his commendations for the care and efficiency they had displayed in the performance of their several duties . Bro . Glanfield then resumed his chair , and called on Bro . Harlnnd , P . M ., to deliver the charge , which he did in a style equalled by few . The proceedings were brought to a close by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , wdio explained and illustrated the first degree to the

candidate by giving him the lecture on the tracing board . On the proposition of the I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . Harland , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Hopkins for the impressive manner in which he had conducted the ceremony , and the lucidity of his subsequent illustrations . By permission of tbe W . M . the visitor laid before the brethren his publications of musical accompaniments to Alasonic rituals , and liis diagrams and bookmarkers sold for the benefit of the Charities . The lodge was

finally closed soon after nine , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . On the whole , a satisfactory and agreeable evening was spent , everything having passed off with order , propriety , and good effect , as it should do . The only exception was the limited attendance of the members .

ESSEX . COLCHESTER . — United Lodge , ( No . 697 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 11 th inst ., at th George Hotel , Bro . Newman , AV . M ., in tbe chair . There wer also present : Bros . Kay , S . AV . ; J . S . Smith , J . W . ; Rix , Treas . ; Calthorpe , S . D . ; Eustace , J . D . ; Saunders , I . G . ; E . Williams , M . D ., P . M . ; Boswortb , P . AI . ; Carnegie , P . AI . ; H . Joslin ,

Bigley , Woodland , Dunne , Chalk , Comery , Kinlock , O'AIallaj , J . Smith , Light , Piper , Bolton , Fenn , Warren , Bell , G . Smith , Middleton , and Guiver . Visitors—Bros . T . J . Rawling and Fitch , of Angel Lodge , No . 51 . The lodge having been opened in duo form , Bro . John Boswortb , All Souls , was unanimously elected a joining member . The brethren then proceeded according to ancient custom to elect the W . AI . for the ensuing yearand Bro . G . H . RayS . AV . was unanimously elected . Bro .

, , , J . S . Smith was then appointed Treasurer , and Bro . AVitten , Tyler . After some further business , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren subsequently met round the festive board , where mutual regrets were expressed that the altered military arrangements of the garrison would take from Colchester the great majority of the members present previous to the next meeting . A arious toasts were drankincluding " tho

, AV . AI ., " proposed in flattering terms by Bro . F . AVilliams , 21 . D . ; "the Prov . G . Officers , " with which was connected the names of Bros . E . Williams , M . D ., P . G . J . \ A . ; Newman , P . G . J . D . ; Carnegie , P . G . S . A \ . ; and Ray , P . G . Steward , proposed by Bro . J . S . Smith , and responded to by Bro . E . AVilliams , M . S .

ISLE OF MAN . RAMSEY . —Lodge St . Mauyhold ( No . 1 , 075 ) . —Tbe usual monthly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic