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occupied by the AV . M ., Bro . Edward Busher , Prov . G . Sec , who ivas supported on the occasion by Bros . Johnston , P . M ., P . prov . G . D . ; John Bowes , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C ; AVhitwell , S . AA ., Prov . G . Reg . ; T . AVilson , J . AV ., Prov . G . Treas . ; Mann , Sec ; Gawith , J . D . ; Butterwith , Org . ; Kibbert , M . C . ; J . AVilson , I . G . ; and Bros . Capt . Braithivaite , J . AV . 1074 . ; AV . AVilson , S . W 1074 ; Tattersall , Grayson , T . Busher , Robinson , iJarratt , GreenallEev . R . JamesChapJonesJCAtkinsonEMedcalf

, , . ; , . . , . , Dodd , Gibson , Cleary , Tyler . Visitor : —Bro . Richard Atkinson , Underley Lodge ( No . 1074 ) , Kirkby Lonsdale . The lodge was opened in due form with prayer , according to ancient custom . Bros . H . D . Robinson , James Barratt , and G . B . Greenall being candidates for advancement , and having given proof of proficiency , were intrusted and retired . The lods ; e was opened in the second degree , and fche three brethren duly admitted and

passed to the degree of F . C . 's by fche AV . M . The chair Avas now assumed by Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., & c . Bros . R . James , AV . Tattersall , and J . Grayson , being candidates for promotion , and having proved their claim ; were entrusted and retired . The lodge ivas opened in the third degree , Avhen the three brethren were admitted in due form and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . ' s . The lod was then duland solemnlclosedand

ge y y , adjourned until Thursday , January 25 th , at two o ' clock , for the confirmation of the minutes , the installation of the AV . M . elect , Bro . John AVhitwell , S . AV ., and the celebration of the Festival of St . John the Evangelist- AVe hope to give a report of the proceedings in our next issue . CARLISLE . —Union Zodge ( No . 310 ) . —AA ednesday the 10 th ult . may be considered a red letter day for Freemasonry in this '

city . Not long ago it was at a verylow ebb , its members obscure and humble , the lodge struggling and gasping for existence , scarcely able to meet its dues . But having had some new blood infused into its body , ifc has again become resuscitated , and now holds a prominent position in the province , its members are now numerous and influential , and it has assumed an importance that Avas little anticipated a short time ago . The

system of meeting in a publichouse having been decided as obnoxious , not only to personal members , but to the carrying out of the principles upon wliich the Order is founded . About six years ago the lodge removed into private rooms , which were

considered ample for years to come . But of late there has been such au accession of members , that the accommodation has proved inadequate to the requirements . A large building therefore in the centre of the city at the corner of Castle-sfcreefc has been taken upon lease , and extensive alterations made . The lower portion being let as shops , the second floor as offices , which can at any time be put to the further accommodation of the lod and the top floor to the present of the lodge

ge , purposes . On account of the newness of the plastering- the lodge is " of necessity yet only very plain . Ifc is intended that the ceiling be painted to imitate the firmament with the rising and setting sun , and in the centre the moon and emblematical stars . Around the Avails are the tracing boards ofthe various degrees intersected with framed portraits of Masonic celebreties , and medallions containing various Craft devicesthe windows are

, fitted with Venetian blinds . In fche east is a raised platform or dais with an arched recess in Avhich is placed the Masters ' chair , around are maroon covered seats for the brethren , and chairs for the S . AA ' . and J . AA . The floor is covered with a moss woven pattern of crimson and black . The symbolical floor-cloth in the centre has been beautifully and correctly painted bv Bro . James Atkinsonfrom a desi furnished bBroFAV

, gn y . . . Kayward , P . M ., and upon which are placed the immovable jewels , the pedestals are white and gold , and the rest of the wood work painted oak , a spacious landing separates the lodge from the refreshment room , which has been fitted up with taste , from the ceiling which is plain hangs a neat chandelier , the Avails are covered with crimson paper with maroon diamond figured patternrelieved with a fillet of gold moulding .

, Iu the centre is placed a 16-day clock of novel design , being a freewill offering from Bro . Jas . A . Wheafcley , jeweller . The chimney-piece is from the chisel of Bro . Pickering , sculptor , and is carved witli Craft , Arch , and Mark emblems . The floor is covered with a carpet of Masonic tesselated pattern ; upon the landing is placed the Tyler's desk " . A little higher is the lavatory and ante-room fitted in a similar manner to the

refreshment room . The brethren assembled upon the day previously mentioned , according to summons , at nine a . m ., to consecrate the new lodge . As intimation had been received from the D . Prov . G . M ., Dr . Greaves , that merely removing from one building to another did not necessitate that ceremony ,

ifc was dispensed with , and the lodge was adjourned , and a meeting of the Union Chapter ( No . 310 ) was then held , and wliich will be found in another page under the head of " Royal Arch . " At three o ' clock the brethren of No . 310 re-assembled , Bro . Murray , AV . M ., in the chair , surrounded by his officers , breshren , and visitors , amongst whom Avere Bros . Dr . Greaves , D . Prov . G . M . for Cumberland and AVestmorland ; C . J „ BanisterPGSBof the Grand Lodge of England ; Edward

, .... Busher , P . M ., 129 , Kendal , and Prov . G . Sec ; Roufcledge , P . M . ; Gibson , 327 ; Boulton , 111 , 339 , S . AV . 1073 ; AV . Dodd , 129 and 1074 ; Lucock , P . M . ; Thompson , 371 ; J . Dodd , _ P . M . 600 , 1018 , & c . The lopge having been opened , and fche minutes read and confirmed , it was announced Bro . Gibson , ivas a candidute for admission into Masonry , and having- been balloted for and previouslapprovedwas initiated into the degree of E . A .

y , by Bro . Hay wan , P . M . The working tools being explained by Bro . J . Dodd , P . M ., 600 , the next business was the installation , of AV . M . The election afc the previous meeting having fallen upon Bro . the Rev . AV . CockettJ M . A ., J . AV . and P . Prov . G . Chap ., he was now presented to the D . Prov . G . M . for installation , and having assented to fche usual charges upon taking office , a board of Installed Masters Avas formed , and Bro . to

Cocketfc ivas duly elevated into , the chair of K . S ., preside over the lodge until his successor be appointed . He Avas then , saluted in fche east , west , and south by the brethren according to their several degrees , and afterwards appointed his officers as under : —G . G . Hay ward , S . AV . ; John Slack , J . AV . ; AV . Garrick , S . D . ; Dr . T . D . AVheatley , J . D . ; A . Woodhouse , I . G . ; G . Murchie , Org . ; F . AV . Hay ward , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Dean , Sec . ; G . Clark , Ass .

Sec . In the evening a banquet was held afc the house of Bro . McGowan , presided over by the newly-elected AV . M ., supported by C . J . Banister , Murray , Halifax , & c , the S . W ., surrounded by F . AV . Kayward , P . M . ; Lieut . Donald Eoutledge , Kerr , Gibson , & c Grace having been pronounced , it was soon apparent that the labours of " the day had whetted the appetite for refreshment , for the good things provided rapidly disappeared , and soon rendered necessary the removal of the cloth . The first toast of the evening , the Queen , daughter of a Mason , is

always responded to with ten-fold feeling since her great bereavement . The Prince and Princess of Wales . The Prince , who has shown such exemplary conduct as a young man , makes us trust that he is about to follow in the steps of his great and Avise parent , Albert the Good . Army , Nai'y , and Volunteers , was briefly responded to by Bros . Lieufc . Donald , Earl of Zetland , G . M ., Earl de Grey and Ripon , D . G . M ., and rest of Grand Officers led with the name of BroBanisterwho bore

, coup . , testimony to the unwearied exertions of the Grand Master , who had presided over our Masonic affairs for twenty-two years , since the death of the Duke of Sussex , and should he ever retire in favour of another prince of royal blood , he would do so Avith bays of honour encircling his head and gracing his brow . In the Grand Lodge above , the toast of the Prov . Grand Ofiicers led with the name of Bro . BlacklockP . M . Avas

, coup , , then given , and responded to by Bro . Blacklock , P . M . The toasts" of the newly elected AV . M ., Bro . Murray , the immediate P . M ., the Past Masters , the Officers of the Lodge , and the Visiting Brethren followed , and were suitably responded to . Bro . Roufcledge in replying for the Visiting Brethren , eulogized the Order , quoting the following from a Trans-atlantic Bro . — ' ¦ ' Masonry is the most perfect and sublime institution ever

formed for promoting the happiness of individuals , or increasing the general good of the community . Its fundamental principles are those great bulwarks of society , —universal benevolence and brotherly love , —it holds out in its precepts those captivating pictures of virtue Avhich stimulate the brotherhood to deeds of greatness , and offers to its professors dignity and respect ; ifc expands the ideas , enlarges the benevolent feelings of

the heart , and renders man the friend of all his species ; ifc teaches us the great and awful truth in which futurity is founded , and points to the happy means by which we may obtain the reward of virtue . " The toast of the Masonic Charities , coupled with the name of Bro . Dean , steward for the Boys ' School , followed . Bro . Dean , in reply , urgently p leaded their cause . The last toast of the evening w-as entrusted to Bro . Kerr , Avho closed the proceedings in a happy , humorous , but appropriate manner .

DURHAM . GATESHEAD . —Zodge of Industry ( No . 4 S ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this old and flourishing lodge Avas held in the lodge-room , Grey Horse Inn , on Monday , January 22 iul